JP2004088461A - Broadcasting receiver, and remote controller for broadcasting receiver - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a user from failing in listening to and watching an original broadcast program even if channel selection data is temporarily changed. <P>SOLUTION: The broadcasting receiver comprises a tuner for receiving a broadcast program on the basis of channel selection data set by a setting means, a storing means for storing a setting state of the setting means, a changing means for operating the setting means so as to make a setting state different from the setting state stored by the storing means after the storing means stores the setting state, a first measuring means for measuring a time from the point of time when the changing means operates, and a returning means for returning the setting means to the setting state stored in the storing means in accordance with the matter that the first measuring means detects that a measuring time has elapsed equally to or more than a first prescribed time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a broadcast receiver having a tuner for receiving a program broadcast based on channel selection data set by setting means, such as a radio or a television, and a broadcast receiver for remotely controlling the broadcast receiver. It relates to a remote control device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, when using a radio or television device, if the content that is not of interest continues temporarily during the broadcast of a program, the user must temporarily change the channel selection state to receive another broadcast program as a countermeasure. It was manually changed and then changed back.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, there is a problem that the user forgets to perform the operation of returning to the original broadcast program because he or she is distracted by other broadcast programs, and loses sight of the original broadcast program.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to eliminate loss of hearing or loss of the original broadcast program even if the channel selection state is temporarily changed.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention, in order to solve the above problems, in a broadcast receiver, a tuner that receives a broadcast program based on channel selection data set by a setting unit, a storage unit that stores a setting state of the setting unit, A change unit that operates the setting unit so that the setting state is different from the setting state stored by the storage unit after the storage unit stores the setting state, and measures a time from the time when the changing unit operates. First measuring means, and returning means for returning the setting means to the setting state stored in the storage means in response to the fact that the first measuring means has detected that the measuring time has elapsed for a first predetermined time or more; , Is provided.
[0006]
A remote control device for a broadcast receiver for remotely operating a broadcast receiver having a tuner for receiving a broadcast program based on channel selection data set by a setting means, wherein the setting means sets the channel selection data in the setting means. Transmitting means for transmitting a command; operation storing means for storing that the transmitting means has transmitted a first setting command for setting first channel selection data; and second transmitting means for storing the operation setting means. Transmission control means for transmitting a second setting command for setting channel selection data; second measurement means for measuring a time from the time when the transmission control means operates; Re-operating means for causing the transmitting means to transmit the first setting command in accordance with the contents stored in the operation storing means in response to the detection that the predetermined time has elapsed. Characterized in that it Bei.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a television apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a tuner, which receives a broadcast program according to set channel selection data, drives a display panel 3 using a driver 2, and displays a video signal. The description of the reception of the audio signal is omitted.
[0008]
Reference numeral 4 denotes a control circuit that controls the tuner 1 and the driver 2. Reference numeral 5 denotes an operation panel including a return mode setting button 5a, a return time setting button 5b, and a tuning button 5c. Is what you do. The display panel 3 also displays the operation status of the operation panel 5 and whether or not a return mode described later is set.
[0009]
When the return mode setting button 5a is operated, the control circuit 4 operates according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the return mode setting button 5a is pressed, the value of the flag F indicating that the return mode for returning the channel selection data after a predetermined time is set is checked (S1). If it has not been set, the value of F is set to 1 to set the return mode (S2), and then the return time, which is the time required to return by operating the return time setting button 5b, is set (S3). . The return time is set by operating the return time setting button 5b and directly inputting values of 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 3 minutes. Note that the toggle type may be set to 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and so on. On the other hand, in step S1, if the value of F is 1, that is, if the return mode is set, the value of F is set to 0 and the return mode is released (S4).
[0010]
Next, the operation of the control circuit 4 when the tuning button 5c is operated will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the tuning button 5c is operated, the value of the flag F indicating that the return mode is set is checked (S5). If the value of F is 0, that is, if the return mode is not set, the channel selection data is immediately changed (S6), and the process ends. If the value of F is 1, that is, if the return mode is set, the tuning data itself or the selection data for specifying the tuning data is stored to store the tuning state of the tuner 2 (S7). Then, the channel selection data is changed (S8). Then, the operation of the timer for measuring the return time is started (S9). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the timer has exceeded the return time set in step S3 of FIG. 2 (S10), and until the time has elapsed, the tuning data is changed by operating the tuning button 5c. (S11) and (S12), and if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the program returns to the tuning state before changing the tuning data in step S8 based on the tuning data or the selection data stored in step S7. Let it.
[0011]
According to the first embodiment, in the television apparatus, if the return mode is set, even if the channel selection data is changed by operating the channel selection button 5c, the channel is returned to the original channel selection state after a predetermined time has elapsed. So that the original broadcast program is not missed.
[0012]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing a television device controlled by a remote controller according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is the remote controller. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 1 denotes a tuner, which receives a broadcast program according to set channel selection data, drives a display panel 3 using a driver 2, and displays a video signal. The description of the reception of the audio signal is omitted.
[0013]
Reference numeral 6 denotes a control circuit for controlling the tuner 1 and the driver 2. Reference numeral 7 denotes an operation panel having a channel selection button 7c for performing various settings on the control circuit 6. Unlike the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a light receiving device 8 that receives a control signal (infrared light) transmitted from a remote control device described later and sends a control signal to the control circuit 6 is provided.
[0014]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the remote control device has an operation panel 11 including a return mode setting button 11a, a return time setting button 11b, and a tuning button 11c, a control circuit 12, and control signals from the control circuit 12. A light emitting device 13 for transmitting and a display device 14 are provided. The display device 14 displays the operation status of the operation panel 11 and whether or not a return mode described later is set.
[0015]
When the return mode setting button 11a is operated in the remote control device, the control circuit 6 operates according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the return mode setting button 11a is pressed, the value of the flag F indicating that the return mode for returning the selected data after a predetermined time is set is checked (S21), and the value of F is 0, that is, the return mode is If it has not been set, the value of F is set to 1 to set the return mode (S22), and then the return time, which is the time until the operation panel 5 is operated to return, is set (S23). The return time is set by operating the return time setting button 5b and directly inputting values of 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 3 minutes. Note that the toggle type may be set to 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and so on.
[0016]
Next, as an operation of specifying and storing a broadcast program to be restored, a tuning data instruction signal for setting tuning data corresponding to the broadcast program to the tuner 1 of the television device is transmitted to the television device using the light emitting device 13. It transmits (S24) and stores the transmitted tuning data instruction signal itself or selection data for specifying the transmitted tuning data instruction signal (S25). That is, in this embodiment, steps S24 and S25, which are operations for specifying and storing a broadcast program to be restored, are performed when the return mode is set. The tuning data instruction signal is received by the light receiving device 8, and the control circuit 6 sets tuning data to the tuner 1 according to the tuning data instruction signal. On the other hand, in step S1, if the value of F is 1, that is, if the return mode is set, the value of F is set to 0 and the return mode is released (S26).
[0017]
Next, the operation of the control circuit 6 when the tuning button 11c is operated will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the tuning button 5c is operated, a tuning data instruction signal is transmitted to the television device using the light emitting device 13 in accordance with the operation (S27). Next, the value of the flag F indicating that the return mode is set is checked (S28). If the value of F is 0, that is, if the return mode is not set, the process ends without doing anything. If the value of F is 1, that is, if the return mode is set, the operation of the timer for measuring the return time is started (S29). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the timer has exceeded the return time set in step S23 in FIG. 6 (S30), and until the time elapses, a tuning data instruction signal by operating the tuning button 11c. 6 is freely received (S31) (S32), and if it is determined that the time has elapsed, a tuning data instruction signal is transmitted based on the data stored in step S25 of FIG. The program returns to the channel selection data setting state after executing step S24.
[0018]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The television device controlled by the remote controller according to the second embodiment and the functional block diagram of the remote controller are common to those of the second embodiment, and the detailed description is omitted.
[0019]
When the return mode setting button 11a is operated in the remote control device, the control circuit 6 operates according to the flowchart shown in FIG. Steps common to those in the flowchart of FIG. 6 showing the operation of the remote controller according to the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted.
[0020]
The difference from the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 is that steps S24 and S25 are not provided. In the present embodiment, the operation of storing the transmitted tuning data instruction signal itself or the selection data for specifying the transmitted tuning data instruction signal is performed when the tuning button 11c is operated.
[0021]
Next, the operation of the control circuit 6 when the tuning button 11c is operated will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Steps common to those in the flowchart of FIG. 7 showing the operation of the remote controller according to the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
[0022]
The difference from the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is that if it is determined in step S28 that the value of the flag F indicating that the return mode is set is 0, that is, if the return mode is not set, the process proceeds to step S27. The transmitted tuning data instruction signal itself or the transmitted selection data for specifying the transmitted tuning data instruction signal is stored (S34), and the process ends. That is, in this embodiment, the operation for specifying and storing the broadcast program to be returned is performed every time the tuning data instruction signal is transmitted before the return mode is set. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S30 that the time measured by the timer has exceeded the return time set in step S23 in FIG. 8, a channel selection data instruction signal is transmitted based on the data stored in step S34 (S35). Then, the tuner 1 is returned to the channel selection data setting state at the time when step S24 of FIG. 8 is executed.
[0023]
According to the second and third embodiments, if the return mode is set in the remote control device for controlling the television device, a predetermined time elapses even if the change of the channel selection data is instructed by operating the channel selection button 11c. Since the control signal for returning to the original channel selection state can be automatically transmitted later, the original broadcast program is not missed.
[0024]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the television device and the remote control device for controlling the television device, but may be implemented as a radio or a remote control device for controlling the radio. Further, the remote control device is not limited to infrared light, and may use radio waves or ultrasonic waves, or may be a remote control device connected by a signal line.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a broadcast receiver and a remote control device for a broadcast receiver that can avoid a loss of hearing or a loss of viewing of an original broadcast program with a simple configuration even when the channel selection state is temporarily changed. Yes, the effect is great.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a television device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of the television device shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of the television device shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing a television device controlled by a remote controller according to second and third embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing remote controllers according to second and third embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation of the remote control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation of the remote controller according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation of the remote control device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation of the remote control device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tuner 4 Control circuit 5 Operation panel 8 Light receiving device 11 Operation panel 12 Control circuit 13 Light emitting device

Claims (4)

A tuner for receiving a broadcast program based on channel selection data set by the setting means,
Storage means for storing a setting state of the setting means,
Changing means for operating the setting means so that the setting state is different from the setting state stored by the storage means after the storage means stores the setting state,
First measuring means for measuring time from the time when the changing means operates;
Return means for returning the setting means to the setting state stored in the storage means in response to the first measuring means detecting that the measurement time has elapsed for a first predetermined time or more;
A broadcast receiver comprising: The broadcast receiver according to claim 1, further comprising a first setting change unit configured to change the setting of the first predetermined time. A remote control device for a broadcast receiver for remotely operating a broadcast receiver having a tuner for receiving a broadcast program based on channel selection data set by a setting means,
Transmission means for transmitting a setting command for setting channel selection data to the setting means,
Operation storage means for storing that the transmission means has transmitted a first setting command for setting first channel selection data;
Transmission control means for causing the transmission means to transmit a second setting command for setting second channel selection data after the operation storage means operates;
Second measuring means for measuring a time from the time when the transmission control means operates,
Re-operation means for transmitting the first setting command to the transmission means in accordance with the contents stored in the operation storage means in response to the second measurement means detecting that the measurement time has passed a second predetermined time or more; ,
A remote control device for a broadcast receiver, comprising: 4. The remote control device for a broadcast receiver according to claim 3, further comprising a second setting change unit configured to change the setting of the second predetermined time.

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