JP2003091354A - Interface device for tenkey of remote controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow people unfamiliar with the operation of a remote controller to easily and surely search and transmit information. SOLUTION: A key image being the same in shape as a ten-key 11 of the remote controller is displayed on a screen 2 of the remote controller. By operating the keys of the ten-key 11 corresponding to selective instruction items displayed on the keys of the key image 20, hierarchical key images 30, 40, e.g. corresponding to the selective instruction items of the keys of the key image 20 are displayed and furthermore hierarchical key images 50-80, e.g. corresponding to the selective instruction items of the keys of the hierarchical key images 30, 40, e.g. are displayed, thus permitting the selective instruction items of the keys of the hierarchical key images 30-80 to be selected by operating the keys of the ten-key 11.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention displays a key image or a hierarchical key image having the same shape as the numeric keypad of a remote controller on the screen, and the selection instruction content displayed on each key of the key image or the hierarchical key image is displayed. The present invention relates to a numeric keypad interface device of a remote controller that searches and transmits information by operating the corresponding numeric keypad.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recent remote controllers are capable of referring to various information by using the Internet, which is an operation target, such as a cable television or other digital equipment. Normally, when referencing this information,
You need to access a home page that provides that information. The homepage has a homepage address (UR
L) is assigned and the home page can be accessed by inputting the home page address (URL) from the remote control.

[0003]

However, with the above-mentioned remote controller, it is very difficult to input a home page address (URL) of several tens of characters because there are very few input keys. Homepage address (URL)
In some cases, a link to the desired home page is set based on the results of the initial screen or page search so that you don't have to enter. However, for example, those who are unfamiliar with operating the remote control will find it extremely difficult to do so. .

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and even a person who is unfamiliar with the operation of a remote controller can easily and surely retrieve and transmit information, and a numeric keypad interface device of the remote controller. Is to be able to provide.

[0005]

A ten-key interface device for a remote controller according to the present invention is a ten-key interface device for a remote controller that retrieves and transmits information by operating the ten key on the remote controller. A function of displaying a key image having the same shape as the numeric keypad having the selection instruction content, and if any of the first selection instruction content is selected by the operation of the ten-key pad, the information of the information is displayed according to the selected first selection instruction content. It is characterized by having a function of searching and transmitting. Further, in the remote keypad interface device according to the present invention, the remote keypad, the function of displaying a key image having the same shape as the numeric keypad having various first selection instruction contents, and the first keypad operation When any one of the selection instruction contents of 1 is selected, a function of searching and transmitting information according to the selected first selection instruction content is provided. Further, when any one of the first selection instruction contents is selected, the first hierarchy of the same shape as the ten-key pad having various second selection instruction contents related to the selected first selection instruction contents is displayed. The function of displaying the key image and the function of searching for and transmitting information according to the selected second selection instruction content when one of the second selection instruction contents is selected, and the second selection instruction content When any one is selected, a function of displaying a key image of the second hierarchy having the same shape as the ten-key pad having various third selection instruction contents related to the selected second selection instruction content, When any one of the three selection instruction contents is selected, it is possible to have a function of searching and transmitting information according to the selected third selection instruction content. Further, it is possible to have a function of displaying each key of the key image in different colors. Further, when any one of the selection instruction contents is selected, it is possible to have a function of outputting a voice corresponding to the selected selection instruction content. Further, it is possible to have a function of selecting the selection instruction content by voice recognition. Further, a predetermined operation can be performed by inputting a predetermined number in the key image of the first or second layer. Also, the predetermined operation is the page designation of the key image,
Direct designation by product number, designation by phone number,
It may include the designation of a postal code. Further, the key image can be displayed by a plurality of keys. The ten-key interface method of the remote controller of the present invention is an interface method of the ten-key of the remote controller that retrieves and transmits information by operating the ten key of the remote controller, and has the same shape as the ten-key pad having various first selection instruction contents. A step of displaying a key image, and a step of retrieving or transmitting information according to the selected first selection instruction content when any one of the first selection instruction content is selected by operating the ten-key pad. Characterize. When any one of the first selection instruction contents is selected, the first key having the same shape as the ten-key pad having various second selection instruction contents related to the selected first selection instruction content
The step of displaying the key image of the hierarchy, and the step of searching and transmitting information according to the selected second selection instruction content when any one of the second selection instruction contents is selected,
When any one of the selection instruction contents of is selected, a key image of the second hierarchy having the same shape as the numeric keypad having various third selection instruction contents related to the selected second selection instruction content is displayed. It is possible to have a step of performing the operation and a step of searching and transmitting information according to the selected third selection instruction content when any one of the third selection instruction content is selected. Also, a step of displaying each key of the key image in different colors may be provided. Further, when any one of the selection instruction contents is selected, it is possible to have a step of outputting a voice corresponding to the selected selection instruction contents. Further, it is possible to have a step of selecting the selection instruction content by voice recognition. Further, a predetermined operation can be performed by inputting a predetermined number in the key image of the first or second layer. Also, the predetermined operation is the page designation of the key image,
Direct designation by product number, designation by phone number,
It may include the designation of a postal code. Further, the key image can be displayed by a plurality of keys. The program of the present invention is characterized by executing any one of the steps of claims 10 to 17. The recording medium of the present invention is characterized by recording a program for executing the process according to any one of claims 10 to 17. In the interface device of the ten-key pad of the remote controller according to the present invention, a key image of the same shape as the ten-key pad of the remote controller having various first selection instruction contents is displayed, and any one of the first selection instruction contents is operated by operating the ten-key pad. When is selected, information is retrieved or transmitted according to the selected first selection instruction content.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of an interface device for a numeric keypad of a remote controller according to the present invention, and FIG.
FIGS. 3 to 10 are views for explaining a key image of the numeric keypad interface device of the remote controller of FIG.
1 to 19 are flow charts for explaining the operation of the interface apparatus of FIG. 1, FIG. 11 to FIG. 19 are flow charts for explaining the operation of the interface apparatus of FIG.
1 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG. 1, FIGS. 22 to 24 are diagrams showing a case where the configuration of the interface device of FIG. 2 is changed, and FIGS. 25 and 26 are
It is a figure which shows the application example of the interface apparatus of FIG.

The remote controller ten-key interface device 100 shown in FIG. 1 is mounted inside the main body of the remote controller having the screen 2 and the ten-key 11. On the screen 2, a key image, a hierarchical image, etc. having the same shape as the numeric keypad 11 of the remote controller as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B are displayed, and various selections are made for each key of the key image and the hierarchical image. Information is displayed and information can be retrieved and transmitted in response to the operation of the ten-key pad 11 of the remote controller. The details will be described later. Note that in FIGS. 2A and 2B, [1] to [0]
It shows the case where 10 keys of are displayed.
Other keys such as [*] and [#] may be displayed.

The interface device 100 also includes an access control unit 101, an access unit 102, and a storage unit 10.
3, a content (image) display control unit 104, a key layout image data selection unit 105, a key layout image data storage unit 106, and an operation allocation unit 107.

The access control unit 101 accesses a predetermined home page on the Internet and displays a key image 20 and hierarchical key images 30 to 30 which will be described later on the screen 2.
80 call control is performed. In addition, the access control unit 101
Controls the search and transmission of information according to the selection of each key of the key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 described later by the ten-key 11 of the remote controller, the details of which will be described later.

The access unit 102 is an access control unit 10.
Under the control of No. 1, access to a predetermined home page on the Internet to call a key image 20 and hierarchical key images 30 to 80 which will be described later, and to select the key image 20 and hierarchical key images 30 to 80 by the ten-key 11 of the remote controller. Search and communicate information according to
The storage unit 103 has a key image 20 and hierarchical key images 30 to 8 (to be described later) called by the access unit 102.
0 or the like is stored.

The content (image) display control unit 104 displays a key image 20 and hierarchical key images 30 to 80, which will be described later, and displays the key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 by the ten-key 11 of the remote controller. The information according to the selection is displayed.

The key layout image data selection unit 105
Data for displaying a key image 20 and hierarchical key images 30 to 80 of various shapes, which are stored in the key arrangement image data storage unit 106, on the screen 2 are selected. Further, it receives the data from the operation allocating unit 107 described later, and receives the key image 20 and the hierarchical key image 30 to be described later.
The contents of each key of 80 are changed.

The key layout image data storage unit 106 stores data for displaying a key image 20 and hierarchical key images 30 to 80, which will be described later, of various shapes on the screen 2. The operation allocating unit 107 holds data for changing the respective key contents of the key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 described later, and the key contents to be changed to the key layout image data selecting unit 105 as necessary. Give data according to.

Next, the basic operation of the interface device 100 will be described. The key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 described below are key images of the numeric keypad of the keyboard, but since they perform the same operation as the key image of the remote control, they substitute the key image of the numeric keypad of the keyboard. And

First, when the power supply of the remote controller is turned on, a key image 20 as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the screen 2. The key image 20 is called by the access to the predetermined home page on the Internet by the access unit 102 and stored in the storage unit 103.

Here, the key image 20 has the same shape as the numeric keypad 11 of the remote controller, but as described above,
Since the key image of the numeric keypad is used instead, "N
"UMLock" key 21, "/" key 22, "*" key 23, "-" key 24, "1" to "9" keys 25,
"+" Key 26, "0" key 27, "." Key 28,
It becomes the “Enter” key 29.

The key image 20 is an initial screen (top page), and the "*" key 23 displays, for example, "system guide". For example, “top page” is displayed on the “−” key 24. The “+” key 26 displays, for example, “size change, standard, enlargement”. The “next page” is displayed on the “0” key 27, for example. "." Key 2
In "8", for example, "previous page" is displayed. By the way, in the case of the remote controller key image 20, these "system guide", "top page", "size change, standard, enlargement", "next page", "previous page"
For example, the key 25 of “1” to “9” or the key “0” 2
It may be displayed in any one of 7.

When the "-" key 24 of the key image 20 is selected by operating the ten-key pad 11,
On the screen 2 of the remote controller, for example, the hierarchical key image 30 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed. That is, the hierarchical key image 30 is the second page for the "top page" of the "-" key 24. Here, the "1" key 25
The content of the "PC software" selection instruction is displayed in a. The contents of the instruction to select "Sports, car" are displayed on the "2" key 25b. "Health, housing" is displayed on the "3" key 25c. The "4" key 25d displays the contents of the instruction to select "accessories, perfume". "5"
The content of the instruction to select “fashion, clothing” is displayed on the key 25e. The "6" key 25f displays the contents of the instruction to select "travel, meal, household goods". "7" key 2
The contents of the selection instruction of "various sites" are displayed on 5g. The "8" key 25h displays the selection instruction contents of "food, spice". The content of the selection instruction of "confectionery, drink" is displayed on the "9" key 25i.

When the "+" key 26 of the key image 20 is selected by operating the ten-key pad 11,
For example, an enlarged hierarchical key image 30 as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. Further, in the hierarchical key image 30 of FIG. 4 or 5, when the “1” key 25a of the key image 20 is selected by operating the numeric keypad 11,
Information about "PC software", which is the selection instruction content, is displayed on the screen 2. Similarly, when another key is selected, information corresponding to each selection instruction content is displayed.

Further, in the hierarchical key image 30 of FIG. 4, when the "*" key 23 of the key image 20 is selected by operating the ten-key pad 11, for example, "system guide" is selected, the hierarchical key image 40 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed. Is displayed. Here, the content of the selection instruction "If it can be done like this" is displayed on the "1" key 25a-1. "2"
The content of the selection instruction of "Minna no Hiroba" is displayed on the key 25b-1. The "3" key 25c-1 displays the contents of the instruction to select "opinion, impression". "4" key 25
The content of the instruction to select "Disclaimer" is displayed in d-1. The "5" key 25e-1 displays the contents of the selection instruction for "opening a store, advertisement". The “search” selection instruction content is displayed on the “6” key 25f-1. "7" key 25
The selection instruction content of "1147, 4147" is displayed in g-1. The "8" key 25h-1 displays the contents of the selection instruction of "ten-key rabbit". "9" key 25
The contents of the instruction to select "shopping road" are displayed in i-1. Here, when any key is selected by operating the ten-key pad 11, information corresponding to each selection instruction content is displayed.

Further, in the hierarchy key image 30 of FIG. 4, when the "4" key 25d "accessories, perfume" is selected, the hierarchy key image 50 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. Here, the "1" key 25a
The content of the instruction to select "Ring" is displayed at -2.
The content of the "hair" selection instruction is displayed on the "2" key 25b-2. The "Other" selection instruction content is displayed on the "3" key 25c-2. The "4" key 25d-2 displays the selection instruction content of "perfume". The "5" key 25e-2 displays the contents of the instruction to select "hat, scarf". "Clock, glasses" on the "6" key 25f-2
Is displayed. "7" key 25g-
The contents of the “Accessory” selection instruction are displayed in 2. The "8" key 25h-2 displays the content of the instruction to select "shoes, back". The "cosmetics" selection instruction content is displayed on the "9" key 25i-2.

That is, the hierarchical key image 50 shown in FIG.
It is related selection instruction content related to the selection instruction content of "accessories, perfume" of the "4" key 25d of the hierarchy key image 30 of FIG. Similarly, by selecting any key of the hierarchy key image 50 of FIG. 7, the hierarchy key having the related selection instruction content related to the selection instruction content of any key of the hierarchy key image 50 of FIG. The image can be displayed. When any key of the hierarchical key image 50 in FIG. 7 is selected, information corresponding to the contents of each selection instruction is displayed.

Further, in the hierarchical key image 30 of FIG. 4, by operating the ten keys 11, for example, the "7" key 2
When the selection instruction contents of "Various sites" of 5 g are selected, for example, a hierarchical key image 60 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. Here, the selection instruction content of "finance" is displayed on the "1" key 25a-3. The “Ticket” selection instruction content is displayed on the “2” key 25b-3. "3"
The content of the selection instruction of "antique, folk craft" is displayed on the key 25c-3. The "4" key 25d-3 displays the contents of the "hometown information" selection instruction. "5" key 25
The content of the selection instruction of "pet" is displayed on e-3.
The “6” key 25f-3 displays the selection instruction content of “toys, games”. The "7" key 25g-3 displays the contents of the selection instruction of "department store, convenience store".
The “8” key 25h-3 displays the selection instruction content of “auction, flea market”. "9" key 2
The content of the selection instruction of "present" is displayed on 5i-3. Here, if any key of the hierarchical key image 60 of FIG. 8 is selected, information corresponding to the contents of each selection instruction is displayed.

Further, in the hierarchy key image 30 of FIG. 4, when "food, spices" of the "8" key 25h is selected, the hierarchy key image 70 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. Here, the selection instruction content of "seasoning, spice" is displayed on the "1" key 25a-4. "2" key 2
5b-4 shows the selection instruction contents of "pickled vegetables, delicacy". The content of the "other" selection instruction is displayed on the "3" key 25c-4. The "4" key 25d-4 displays the selection instruction contents of "vegetables and fruits". The content of the “frozen food” selection instruction is displayed on the “5” key 25e-4. The content of the selection instruction of “ramen, soba, udon” is displayed on the “6” key 25f-4. "7" key 2
The contents of the selection instruction of "rice, bread" are displayed on 5g-4. The content of the selection instruction of "meat, ham" is displayed on the "8" key 25h-4. Press the "9" key 25i-4 to "Seafood,
The selection instructions for "Processed product" are displayed. Here, when one of the keys of the hierarchical key image 70 of FIG. 9 is selected, information corresponding to each selection instruction content is displayed.

Further, in the hierarchy key image 30 shown in FIG. 4, if "confectionery, drink" of the "9" key 25i is selected, the hierarchy key image 80 shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. Here, "Japanese confectionery" is set to the "1" key 25a-5.
Is displayed. "2" key 25b-
The content of the selection instruction of "Western confectionery" is displayed at 5.
The selection instruction content of "other" is displayed on the "3" key 25c-5. "Tea, coffee" selection instruction contents are displayed on the "4" key 25d-5. "5" key 25
The content of the selection instruction for "water" is displayed on e-5.
The content of the "dairy product" selection instruction is displayed on the "6" key 25f-5. The selection instruction content of "Japanese sake" is displayed on the "7" key 25g-5. The “wine, beer” selection instruction content is displayed on the “8” key 25h-5.
The "9" key 25i-5 displays the selection instruction content of "Shochu, whiskey". Here, when one of the keys of the hierarchical key image 80 of FIG. 10 is selected, information corresponding to each selection instruction content is displayed.

Next, an example of a specific operation will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 11, the key input for the top page is awaited (step 1001). Here, for example, in FIG. 3, the "-" key 24 is selected, and the hierarchy key image 30 of FIG. 4 is displayed by the selection. Also here, as mentioned above,
The "1" key 25a displays the "PC software" selection instruction content, the "2" key 25b displays the "sports, car" selection instruction content, and the "3" key 25c selects "health and living". The instruction content is displayed, and the "Instruction, perfume" selection instruction content is displayed on the "4" key 25d,
The "5" key 25e displays the selection instructions for "fashion, clothing", the "6" key 25f displays the selection instructions for "travel, meals, daily necessities", and the "7" key 25g displays various sites. "8" is displayed.
The key 25h shows the selection instruction contents of "food and spices", and the "9" key 25i shows the selection instruction contents of "sweets and drinks".

First, as shown in FIG. 12, the Key
When "/" is selected (step 1102), the English version /
The Japanese version of the display can be switched (toggle type) (step 1103, step 1801 in FIG. 19). That is, when the site is displayed in Japanese, "/"
When the key 22 is selected, the display is in English. Also, if the “/” key 22 is selected while the site is displayed in English, it will be displayed in Japanese. In addition, the display switching here is not limited to the English / Japanese version, but French,
The display can be switched to any language such as Chinese or German.

In FIG. 3, "Num Loc"
"k" key 21, "-" key 24, "Enter" key 2
The selection instruction contents are not stored in the 9, “.” Key 28, and “0” key 27 (steps 1101, 1106).
1109, 1110, 1111). That is, the fact that the selection instruction contents are not provided means that there is no function.

When the "*" key 23 is selected (step 1104), the contents of the selection instruction of "system guide" are displayed (step 1105). This flow is
As shown in FIG. 17, its description will be given later. When the "+" key 26 is selected (step 110)
7), for example, the standard size hierarchical key image 3 in FIG.
0 can be enlarged and displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (step 1108, 1802 in FIG. 19). That is, when the "+" key 26 is selected while the site is displayed in the standard size, the enlarged size display is performed. If the "+" key 26 is selected when the site is displayed in the enlarged size, the standard size is displayed.

Then, in (step 1112),
If the WWW is canceled or there is a request for another Web page, the process ends, and if there is no such request, (step 100 in FIG.
Go to 1). Here, when WWW is stopped, for example, in FIG. 3, after selecting the "-" key 24,
By selecting the "Enter" key 29, the cancellation can be executed. In addition, other Web
The request for the page will be described later. Here, FIG.
In, when the "1" key 25a is selected (step 1002), the second page of the top category 1 not shown is displayed (step 1003). It should be noted that displaying the second page of the top category 1 means displaying a hierarchical key image having related selection instruction content related to the selection instruction content of the "1" key 25a, as described above. The same applies to the description of. After that, the process moves to the flow of FIG. 13, which will be described later. When the “2” key 25b is selected (step 1004), the second page of the top category 2 (not shown) is displayed (step 1005). Then, Figure 1
The procedure moves to the flow of No. 3, but the description will be given later as well.

When the "3" key 25c is selected (step 1006), the second page of the top category 3 (not shown) is displayed (step 1007). After that, the process shifts to the flow of FIG. 13, but the description thereof will be described later. When the "4" key 25d is selected (step 1008), the second page of the top category 4, which is the hierarchical key image 50 shown in FIG. 7, is displayed (step 1009). After that, the process shifts to the flow of FIG. 13, but the description thereof will be described later. Also,
When the "5" key 25e is selected (step 101
0), the second page of the top category 5 not shown is displayed (step 1011). After that, the process shifts to the flow of FIG. 13, but the description thereof will be described later. Also,
When the "6" key 25f is selected (step 101
2) Then, the second page of the top category 6 (not shown) is displayed (step 1013). After that, the process shifts to the flow of FIG. 13, but the description thereof will be described later.

When the "7" key 25g is selected (step 1014), the second page of the top category 7, which is the hierarchical key image 60 shown in FIG. 8, is displayed (step 1015). After that, the process shifts to the flow of FIG. 13, but the description thereof will be described later. When the “8” key 25h is selected (step 101
6), for example, the second page of the top category 8 which is the hierarchical key image 70 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed (step 1017). After that, the process shifts to the flow of FIG. 13, but the description thereof will be described later. Also, the "9" key 25
When i is selected (step 1018), for example, in FIG.
The second page of the top category 9 which is the hierarchical key image 80 shown in 0 is displayed (step 101).
9). After that, the process shifts to the flow of FIG. 13, but the description thereof will be described later.

Next, in FIG. 13, the key waits for the second page Key selection (step 1201). Here, for example, the hierarchical key image 50 shown in FIG. 7 will be described. First, in FIG. 14, when the "/" key 22 is selected (step 1302), the English / Japanese version display can be switched (toggle type) (step 1303, step 1801 in FIG. 19). That is,
When the site is displayed in Japanese, "/" key 22
When is input, it will be displayed in English. If the "/" key 22 is pressed while the site is displayed in English,
It will be displayed in Japanese.

In FIG. 7, "Num Loc"
The "k" key 21 and the "Enter" key 29 do not have the same function as above (steps 1301 and 13).
10). Further, when the "*" key 23 is selected (step 1304), the selection instruction content of "system guide" is displayed (step 1305). This flow is shown in Figure 1.
7, which will be described later. Also,
When the "-" key 24 is selected (step 1306),
Move to top page display (step 1307, FIG. 1)
A-1) of 1.

When the "+" key 26 is selected (step 1308), for example, the standard size hierarchical key image 50 of FIG. 7 can be enlarged and displayed as shown in FIG. 5 ( Step 1309, 18 in FIG.
02). That is, when the "+" key 26 is selected while the site is displayed in the standard size, the enlarged size display is performed. Further, when the "+" key 26 is selected while the site is displayed in the enlarged size, the standard size is displayed.

When the "." Key 28 is selected (step 1311), the display shifts to the top page display which is the previous page (step 1312, A-1 in FIG. 11). When the “0” key 27 is selected (step 131
3) and shifts to the next page display (step 131)
4). Then, in (step 1315), WWW
If there is a request to cancel or other web page, the process ends, and if there is no such request, the process shown in FIG. 13 (step 1202).
Move to. When the "1" key 25a-2 is selected in (step 1202), a link page of the second category 1 (not shown) is displayed (step 120).
3). After that, the process moves to the flow of FIG. 15, which will be described later. Here, stopping the WWW is pressing the "-" key 24 in FIG. 3, for example, as described above. Regarding requests to other web pages,
It will be described later.

When the "2" key 25b-2 is selected (step 1204), the link page of the second category 2 (not shown) is displayed (step 1205).
After that, the process moves to the flow of FIG. 15, and the description thereof will be described later. When the "3" key 25c-2 is selected (step 1206), the link page of the second category 3 (not shown) is displayed (step 1207).
After that, the process moves to the flow of FIG. 15, and the description thereof will be described later. When the "4" key 25d-2 is selected (step 1208), the link page of the second category 4 (not shown) is displayed (step 1209).
After that, the process moves to the flow of FIG. 15, and the description thereof will be described later.

When the "5" key 25e-2 is selected (step 1210), the link page of the second category 5 (not shown) is displayed (step 1211).
After that, the process moves to the flow of FIG. 15, and the description thereof will be described later. When the "6" key 25f-2 is selected (step 1212), the link page of the second category 6 (not shown) is displayed (step 1213).
After that, the process moves to the flow of FIG. 15, and the description thereof will be described later. When the "7" key 25g-2 is selected (step 1214), a link page of the second category 7 (not shown) is displayed (step 1215).
After that, the process moves to the flow of FIG. 15, and the description thereof will be described later. When the "8" key 25h-2 is selected (step 1216), the link page of the second category 8 (not shown) is displayed (step 1217).
After that, the process moves to the flow of FIG. 15, and the description thereof will be described later. When the "9" key 25i-2 is selected (step 1218), a link page of the second category 9 (not shown) is displayed (step 1219).
After that, the process moves to the flow of FIG. 15, and the description thereof will be described later.

Next, in FIG. 15, K of the link page
The system waits for ey selection (step 1401). here,
For example, the link page according to the Key selection of the hierarchical key image 50 shown in FIG. 7 will be described. First, FIG.
When the "/" key 22 is selected in step (step 1
502), English / Japanese display switching (toggle type)
Can be performed (step 1503, 18 in FIG. 19).
01). That is, if the "/" key 22 is pressed while the site is displayed in Japanese, it will be displayed in English.
Also, when the site is displayed in English, "/" key 2
When 2 is input, it will be displayed in Japanese.

In FIG. 7, "Num Loc"
The “k” key 21 and the “Enter” key 29 do not have the same function as above (steps 1501, 15).
10). Further, when the "*" key 23 is selected (step 1504), the selection instruction content of "system guide" is displayed (step 1505). This flow is shown in Figure 1.
7, which will be described later. Also,
When the "-" key 24 is selected (step 1506),
Move to top page display (step 1507, first)
Fig. 1 A-1). When the "+" key 26 is selected (step 1508), the standard size hierarchical key image 50 of FIG. 7 can be enlarged and displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (steps 1509 and 19). 18
02). That is, when the "+" key 26 is selected while the site is displayed in the standard size, the enlarged size is displayed. If the "+" key 26 is selected when the site is displayed in the enlarged size, the standard size is displayed. When the “.” Key 28 is selected (step 1511), the display shifts to the top page display, which is the previous page (step 1512, 1201 in FIG. 13).
When the "0" key 27 is selected (step 151)
3), the next page is displayed (step 151)
4). Then, in (step 1515), WWW
If there is a request to cancel or other web page, the processing ends, and if there is no such request, step 1402 in FIG.
Move to.

In step 1402, the “1” key 2
When the portion corresponding to 5a-2 is selected, the link site of the link category 1 (not shown) is moved to (step 1
403). Also here, the selection of steps 1801 to 1803 in FIG. 19 is possible. Also, the "2" key 2
When the portion corresponding to 5b-2 is selected (step 14
04), and shifts to the link category 2 link site (not shown) (step 1405). Also here, the selection of steps 1801 to 1803 in FIG. 19 is possible. Further, when the portion corresponding to the "3" key 25c-2 is selected (step 1406), the process moves to the link category 3 link site (not shown) (step 140).
7). Also here, the selection of steps 1801 to 1803 in FIG. 19 is possible.

When the portion corresponding to the "4" key 25d-2 is selected (step 1408), the process moves to the link category 4 link site (not shown) (step 1).
409). Also here, the selection of steps 1801 to 1803 in FIG. 19 is possible. Also, "5" key 2
When the portion corresponding to 5e-2 is selected (step 14
10) Then, the process moves to a link category 5 link site (not shown) (step 1411). Also here, the selection of steps 1801 to 1803 in FIG. 19 is possible. Further, when the portion corresponding to the "6" key 25f-2 is selected (step 1412), the process moves to the link category 6 link site (not shown) (step 141).
3). Also here, the selection of steps 1801 to 1803 in FIG. 19 is possible.

When the portion corresponding to the "7" key 25g-2 is selected (step 1414), the process moves to the link category 7 link site (not shown) (step 1).
415). Also here, the selection of steps 1801 to 1803 in FIG. 19 is possible. Also, "8" key 2
When the portion corresponding to 5h-2 is selected (step 14
16) Then, the process moves to a link category 8 link site (not shown) (step 1417). Also here, the selection of steps 1801 to 1803 in FIG. 19 is possible. When the portion corresponding to the "9" key 25i-2 is selected (step 1418), the process moves to the link category 9 link site (not shown) (step 141).
9). Also here, the selection of steps 1801 to 1803 in FIG. 19 is possible.

Next, referring to FIG. 17, the system guide page will be described.

First, the system waits for Key selection on the system guide page (step 1601). The guide page of this system corresponds to the hierarchical key image 40 shown in FIG. Therefore, first, in FIG. 18, when the “/” key 22 is selected (step 170
2) The display can be switched between English and Japanese (toggle type) (step 1703, step 1801 in FIG. 19). That is, if the "/" key 22 is selected while the site is displayed in Japanese, it will be displayed in English. Also, if the “/” key 22 is selected while the site is displayed in English, it will be displayed in Japanese.

Incidentally, in FIG. 7, "Num Loc"
“K” key 21, “*” key 23, “+” key 26, “E”
The "nter" key 29 has no function as in the above (steps 1701, 1704, 1707, 1).
708). When the "-" key 24 is selected (step 1705), the display shifts to the top page display (step 1706, A-1 in FIG. 11). Also, the “.” Key 28
Is selected (step 1709), the display shifts to the previous page, which is the top page display (step 1710, F in FIG. 17). Further, when the "0" key 27 is selected (step 1711), the display shifts to the next page display (step 1712, G in FIG. 17). Then, (step 171
In 3), if the WWW is canceled or there is a request for another Web page, the process ends, and if there is no such request, the process proceeds to (step 1602) in FIG.

When the "1" key 25a-1 is selected in step 1602, a page of the guidance category 1 not shown is displayed (step 1603, inf).
o). Further, when the "2" key 25b-1 is selected (step 1604), a page of the guidance category 2 not shown is displayed (step 1605, info). When the "3" key 25c-1 is selected (step 1
606), the page of the guidance category 3 not shown is displayed (step 1607, info). Also, "4"
When the key 25d-1 is selected (step 1608),
A guide category 4 page (not shown) is displayed (step 1609, info).

When the "5" key 25e-1 is selected (step 1610), guidance category 5 (not shown) is displayed.
Page is displayed (step 1611, inf
o). When the "6" key 25f-1 is selected (step 1612), a page of the guidance category 6 not shown is displayed (step 1613, info). When the "7" key 25g-1 is selected (step 1
614), the page of the guidance category 7 not shown is displayed (step 1615, info). Also, "8"
When the key 25h-1 is selected (step 1616),
A guide category 8 page (not shown) is displayed (step 1617, info). Also, the "9" key 25i
When the portion corresponding to -1 is selected (step 161)
8) The page of the guide category 9 (not shown) is displayed (step 1619, info).

The operation described above can be briefly summarized as shown in FIG. 20, for example. That is, FIG.
For example, the key image 20 shown in FIG.
20. When, for example, the key “5” is selected in FIG.
A hierarchical key image as shown in (b) is displayed. FIG. 20B is a hierarchical key image having related selection instruction content related to the selection instruction content of the key “5”.
In FIG. 20B, for example, since keys “4” to “9” are assigned so that the hierarchical key image in the same home page is displayed, any one of the keys “4” to “9” is displayed. When is selected, each hierarchical key image is displayed as shown in FIG. Also,
In FIG. 20B, for example, when a jump function to another home page is assigned to the keys “1” to “3”, by selecting any of the keys “1” to “3”, As shown in FIG. 20C, a jump to another home page is performed.

When the number of displayed hierarchical key images corresponding to the keys "4" to "9" shown in FIG. 20C is large, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, the page of the hierarchical key image is displayed. It is also possible to specify. That is, in the hierarchical key image 20 corresponding to, for example, FIG. 3 illustrated in FIG. 21A, the keys “1” to “9” are included.
When any one is selected or selected, as shown in FIG. 21B, a hierarchical key image corresponding to any one of the selected or selected keys “1” to “9” is displayed.

In FIG. 21 (b), when the key to which the number designation is assigned is selected or selected (FIG. 21 (c) is an enlarged view of the key to which the number designation is assigned in FIG. 21 (b). ), As shown in FIG. 21 (d), for example, the content prompting the user to enter "Enter a number in the range of 0001 to 0112" is displayed. Here, for example, when "0021" is input, an image corresponding to the page of "0021" is displayed as shown in FIG.

Although a case has been described here where a number in the range of, for example, 0001 to 0112 is input, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, "* 123Enter" may be used to specify the number 123. In the telephone specification, the 123rd number can be designated by "* 123 #". Thus, for example, "* 12
By specifying No. 123 with “3Enter” or “* 123 #”, for example, a direct specification function by product number, a specification function by phone number, a postal code specification, a latitude / longitude specification function, etc. can be provided. It is also possible to do so.

In the key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 described above, the shape and the like are selected by selecting the data from the key layout image data storage unit 106 by the key layout image data selection unit 105 in FIG. Can be changed. Further, the content of each key of the key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 can be changed by receiving the data from the operation allocating unit 107.

That is, in the key image 20 and the hierarchy key images 30 to 80, the ten key 11 of the remote controller is used.
The display is not limited to the same shape as the above, but may be any display as long as each key of the numeric keypad 11 is visible. Further, each "1" key 25a, "2" key 25b, "3" key 25c, "4" key 25d, when customized according to the purpose of use,
"5" key 25e, "6" key 25f, "7" key 25
The display contents of g, the "8" key 25h, the "9" key 25i, etc. can also be changed.

Specifically, including the "0" to "9" keys,
"/", "*", "-", "+", "Ente"
The operation of “r” and “.” can be freely set depending on the screen and the cursor position. For example, on the first screen (top page), "/" is used to switch the screen for entering the necessary items for ordering, and on the order screen (second page), the orderer's signature is automatically entered depending on the item. It is also possible to use an instruction screen for. Further, when "/" is assigned to the function of the service menu, it can be assigned as a function of, for example, search / print / number input (function not displayed on the "*" key). Further, when the "*" is assigned to the special number input for the relevant site, it can be assigned as a function of page / image / product / Internet address / FAX / telephone or the like.

Further, when "-" is assigned to the top page, "to the upper category" / "return to the entrance" /
It can be assigned as a function such as "end". Further, when "+" is assigned to switch the display mode, it can be assigned as a function of enlargement / standard, automatic page break reproduction / stop, and the like. Also, "Ente
r "may be assigned to the definite.
Further, when "." Is assigned to the previous page, the data display category can be displayed when the data is displayed. Also, "0" can be assigned to the next page. Also,
"1" to "9" can be assigned functions as numbers / categories / genres / actions / search words.

Further, in addition to the function of instructing or designating the nature and operation of the hierarchy, it is possible to set the designation / instruction of all operations depending on the item. In addition, each “1” key 25a and “2” key 25 of the hierarchical key image 30
b, "3" key 25c, "4" key 25d, "5" key 25e, "6" key 25f, "7" key 25g, "8"
The keys 25h, the "9" key 25i, etc. can be displayed in different colors.

In this case, for example, as shown in FIG.
The key color setting unit 108 is added to the interface device 100, and the key color data held by the key color setting unit 108 is selected. This makes key image 2
By displaying each key of 0 or the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 by color, it is easy to identify each key.

When each screen is displayed, the minimum necessary information on the screen can be notified by voice. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG.
A voice output unit 109 is added to the interface device 100, and when a key of the key image 20 or the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 is selected, the voice output unit 109 generates a selection instruction corresponding to the selected key. Can be In this state, the state is kept waiting for the selection of the next key. If "Enter" or the same key as the one selected once is selected, it can be made to operate as a confirmation instruction. When any other key is selected, the standby state is released and the voice of that key operates.

The input characters and numbers can be confirmed by reading them out or by inputting the same characters again to see if they match. For example, when confirming the transfer amount, it can be confirmed by inputting twice.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 24, by adding a voice recognition unit 110 to the interface device 100, for example, selection of each key of the key image 20 of FIG. 3 and each of the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 are performed. It is also possible to select each key by voice. In this case, for example, the operation with the ten-key pad 11 of the remote controller is not necessary, so that the operability can be further improved.

The key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 described above can be applied not only to information retrieval but also to information transmission. That is, for example, in the top page shown in FIG.
"1" key 25a "care taxi", "2" key 25
b) "Collaboration with Couriers, Introduction", "3" key 25c "Guide to the center", "4" key 25d "I want to know",
"5" key 25e "well end meeting", "6" key 25f
"Outside assistance", "7" key 25g "coming soon, emergency", "8" key 25h "health information, reception", "9"
The key 25i is caused to display the contents of the selection instruction of "change schedule".

Then, when the "8" key 25h "health information, reception" is selected by operating the ten-key pad 11, for example, "1" is displayed on the second page of FIG.
Key 25a-1 is in "good condition", "2" key 25b-
1 is "headache, fever", "3" key 25c-1 is "dizziness, tinnitus", "4" key 25d-1 is "teeth ache",
"5" key 25e-1 "I have a sore throat", "6" key 2
5f-1 is "chest pain", "7" key 25g-1 is "back pain", "8" key 25h-1 is "bad gastrointestinal condition", "9" key 25i-1 is "limb"・ My body hurts. "Is displayed. Then, on such a second page, the intention can be transmitted by selecting each key.

Further, for example, the "1" key 25a, the "2" key 25b of the hierarchical key image 30 described with reference to FIG.
"3" key 25c, "4" key 25d, "5" key 25
e, the "6" key 25f, the "7" key 25g, the "8" key 25h, the "9" key 25i, etc., a selection instructing function such as what is desired to be displayed, an instructing function for inputting characters and numerals, It is also possible to provide an input function, a proxy input function of characters, a function of inputting a signature / address by attaching data registered in advance. In addition, each key has the function of narrowing down only the data that is judged to correspond to the condition or the range of the condition from many data, or has the function as a question system for collecting necessary information. It can also be set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the key image 20 having the same shape as the numeric keypad 11 of the remote controller is displayed on the screen 2 of the remote controller, and the selection instruction content displayed on each key of the key image 20 is displayed. By operating the key of the numeric keypad 11 corresponding to, for example, the hierarchical key images 30 and 40 corresponding to the selection instruction contents of the respective keys of the key image 20 are displayed, and further, the respective keys of the hierarchical key image 30 are selected. For example, by displaying the hierarchical key images 50 to 80 corresponding to the instruction content and selecting the instruction content of the respective keys of the respective hierarchical key images 30 to 80 only by operating the ten-key 11 keys, information can be searched for. It can be done easily. Further, the selection instruction content of the information to be transmitted is displayed on the keys of the key image 20 and the hierarchy key images 30 to 80, and the selection instruction content of each key is displayed on the ten-key pad 11.
Information can be easily transmitted by selecting only by the key operation of. Further, since the key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 having the same shape as the numeric keypad 11 of the remote controller are displayed on the screen 2 of the remote controller, the numeric keypad 11, the key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 are displayed. You can easily grasp the relationship visually.

Therefore, even a person who is unfamiliar with the operation of the remote control can easily and surely retrieve and transmit information. Further, since the information can be retrieved and transmitted only by the key operation of the ten-key pad 11 in this manner, it is possible to easily switch between TV (multi-channel etc.) / Internet / mail and the like.

In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the home page on the Internet is accessed and the key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 having the same shape as the numeric keypad 11 are displayed on the screen 2 of the remote controller. However, not limited to this example, information indicating the key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 is stored in a medium such as an optical disc, and the information is read and stored in the storage unit 103 in FIG. Good.

The number of hierarchical key images 30 to 80 is not limited and may be any number. Further, the number of keys of the key image 20 and the hierarchical key images 30 to 80 may be any number as long as the correspondence with the ten keys 11 can be visually recognized, and may be three or more.

Further, a key image 20 and a hierarchical key image 30 having the same shape as the ten key 11 of the remote controller described above.
The 80 is not limited to the screen 2 of the remote controller, but can be operated by the remote controller such as cable TV and digital devices (TV, video, ticketing machines, other home appliances, industrial equipment, etc.).
It may be displayed on the screen of the medical device).

[0072]

As described above, according to the ten-key interface device for a remote controller according to the present invention, a key image having the same shape as the ten-key pad of the remote controller having various first selection instruction contents is displayed, and the ten keys are operated. When any one of the first selection instruction contents is selected, the information is retrieved and transmitted according to the selected first selection instruction content, so that even a person who is unfamiliar with the operation of the remote controller can retrieve the information. Can be transmitted easily and surely.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of an interface device for a numeric keypad of a remote controller of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a key image by an interface device of a numeric keypad of the remote controller of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

11 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

12 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

15 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

16 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

17 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

18 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

19 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG.

20 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the interface device of FIG. 1.

22 is a diagram showing a case where the configuration of the interface device of FIG. 2 is changed.

23 is a diagram showing a case where the configuration of the interface device of FIG. 2 is changed.

24 is a diagram showing a case where the configuration of the interface device of FIG. 2 is changed.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an application example of the interface device of FIG. 1.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an application example of the interface device of FIG. 1.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 screens 11 numeric keypad 20 key image 30-80 layer key image 100 interface device 101 access control unit 102 Access 103 storage 104 Content (image) display control unit 105 Key layout image data selection section 106 key layout image data storage unit 107 Motion allocation unit 108 key color setting section 109 audio output section 110 Speech recognition unit

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Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. An interface device of a ten-key pad of a remote controller for searching and transmitting information by operating a ten-key pad of the remote controller, which displays a key image having the same shape as the ten-key pad having various first selection instruction contents. A function and a function of retrieving or transmitting the information according to the selected first selection instruction content when any one of the first selection instruction content is selected by operating the ten-key pad. Remote control numeric keypad interface device. 2. A ten-key pad of a remote controller, a function of displaying a key image having the same shape as the ten-key pad having various first selection instruction contents, and any one of the first selection instruction contents by operating the ten-key pad. And a function of searching and transmitting the information according to the selected first selection instruction content, the ten-key interface device of the remote controller. 3. When any one of the first selection instruction contents is selected, the same shape as the numeric keypad having various second selection instruction contents related to the selected first selection instruction contents. Of displaying the key image of the first layer of the above, and a function of searching or transmitting the information according to the selected second selection instruction content when any of the second selection instruction content is selected. And when any one of the second selection instruction contents is selected, a second key having the same shape as the numeric keypad having various third selection instruction contents related to the selected second selection instruction contents. Has a function of displaying a key image of the hierarchy and a function of retrieving or transmitting the information according to the selected third selection instruction content when any of the third selection instruction content is selected. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein Interface device of remote control numeric keypad. 4. A function for displaying each key of the key image in different colors.
The remote controller numeric keypad interface device according to any one of 3 above. 5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a function of outputting a sound corresponding to the selected selection instruction content when any one of the selection instruction content is selected. Remote control numeric keypad interface device. 6. The remote keypad interface device according to claim 1, further comprising a function of performing voice recognition to select the selection instruction content. 7. The remote control ten-key pad according to claim 3, wherein a predetermined operation is performed by inputting a predetermined number in the key image of the first or second hierarchy. Interface equipment. 8. The ten-key pad of the remote controller according to claim 7, wherein the predetermined operation includes page designation of the key image, direct designation by product number, designation by telephone number, and designation of postal code. Interface equipment. 9. The remote keypad interface device according to claim 1, wherein the key image is displayed by a plurality of keys. 10. A remote keypad interface method for searching and transmitting information by operating a numeric keypad of a remote controller, wherein a key image having the same shape as the numeric keypad with various first selection instruction contents is displayed. And a step of retrieving or transmitting the information according to the selected first selection instruction content when any one of the first selection instruction content is selected by operating the numeric keypad. How to interface the remote control numeric keypad. 11. When any one of the first selection instruction contents is selected, the same shape as the numeric keypad having various second selection instruction contents related to the selected first selection instruction contents. Of displaying the key image of the first hierarchy, and when any one of the second selection instruction contents is selected, a step of searching or transmitting the information according to the selected second selection instruction content And when any one of the second selection instruction contents is selected, a second key having the same shape as the numeric keypad having various third selection instruction contents related to the selected second selection instruction contents. And a step of displaying the key image of the hierarchy, and when any one of the third selection instruction contents is selected, a step of searching or transmitting the information according to the selected third selection instruction content. 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein
How to interface the numeric keypad of the remote control described in. 12. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a step of displaying each key of the key image in different colors.
The method of interfacing the numeric keypad of the remote controller according to 0 or 11. 13. The method according to claim 10, further comprising a step of outputting a voice corresponding to the selected selection instruction content when any one of the selection instruction content is selected.
The method of interfacing the numeric keypad of the remote controller according to any one of 1. 14. The method according to claim 10, further comprising a step of performing voice recognition to select the selection instruction content.
14. The remote keypad interface method according to any one of 13 above. 15. The ten-key pad of the remote controller according to claim 11, wherein a predetermined operation is performed when a predetermined number is input in the key image of the first or second hierarchy. Interface method. 16. The ten-key pad of the remote controller according to claim 15, wherein the predetermined operation includes page designation of the key image, direct designation by product number, designation by telephone number, and designation of postal code. Interface method. 17. The remote keypad interface method according to claim 10, wherein the key image is displayed by a plurality of keys. 18. A program for executing the process according to claim 10. 19. A recording medium on which a program for executing the process according to claim 10 is recorded.