JP2004286894A - Speech processing unit, broadcast receiving device, reproducing device, speech processing system, speech processing method, broadcast receiving method, reproducing method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To previously set sound field outputs classified by genres according to user's preference. <P>SOLUTION: This speech processing unit is equipped with a means of setting sound fields by genres of outputted speeches according to user's preference, a means of receiving data regarding specified contents, a means of receiving data including genre data assigned to data regarding the specified contents, a means of obtaining the genre data assigned to the data regarding the specified contents from the data containing genre data received by the genre data receiving means, and a speech processing means of performing speech processing so that output is carried out with sound fields by the genres based upon the user's preference set by the sound field setting means according to the genre assigned to the data regarding the specific contents. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an audio processing device, and more particularly to an audio processing device that processes audio related to a predetermined content so as to be output in a sound field corresponding to a genre assigned to the content.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional audio processing device that processes audio related to a predetermined content in a sound field corresponding to a genre assigned to the content uses a genre data transmitted by the EPG to generate a sound field corresponding to the genre. Audio is automatically output. (For example, Patent Document 1).
[0003]
In addition, a conventional audio processing device that processes audio related to a predetermined content to output a sound field corresponding to a genre assigned to the content outputs a sound field corresponding to the genre. (For example, Patent Document 2).
[0004]
In addition, a conventional audio processing device that processes audio related to a predetermined content in a sound field corresponding to a genre assigned to the content adjusts the sound field while receiving a broadcast. . (For example, Patent Document 3).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-159099 (pages 3 to 5, FIGS. 1 and 2)
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-2002-31447 (pages 3-4, FIGS. 1 and 2)
[Patent Document 3]
JP 2001-257964 A (page 3-4, FIGS. 1 and 2)
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the technology of Patent Document 1, the sound field according to the genre is fixedly set in the audio output device, and it is not possible to output the sound field for each genre according to the user's preference, which differs depending on the user's preference. Was.
[0006]
The techniques of Patent Literature 2 and Patent Literature 3 cannot previously set the sound field for each genre according to the user's preference.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The sound processing device according to the present invention includes: a sound field setting unit in which a sound field for each genre of output sound is set according to a user's preference; a content data receiving unit that receives data relating to predetermined content; Genre data receiving means for receiving data including genre data allocated to the data relating to the predetermined content, and allocating data including genre data received by the genre data receiving means to data relating to the predetermined content Genre data acquiring means for acquiring the genre data obtained, and according to the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content acquired by the genre data acquiring means, according to the user's preference set by the sound field setting means. Audio processing that performs audio processing so that it is output in the sound field for each genre It is configured with the stage.
[0008]
Also, a broadcast receiving apparatus according to the present invention relates to a broadcast receiving unit for receiving a broadcast to which data relating to a content and genre data allocated to the content are transmitted, Content data extracting means for extracting data, genre data extracting means for extracting data relating to a genre assigned to the content from a broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means, and a sound field for each genre of output audio. Sound field setting means set according to the user's preference, content data receiving means for receiving data relating to the content extracted by the content data extracting means, and data relating to the content extracted by the genre data extracting means Genre data reception to receive genre data assigned to Means, genre data obtaining means for obtaining genre data received by the genre data receiving means, and the sound field according to a genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content obtained by the genre data obtaining means. The sound processing unit is configured to perform sound processing so that the sound is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the setting unit.
[0009]
Also, the reproducing apparatus according to the present invention has a storage means for storing data relating to content and genre data assigned to the content, and a content data extraction for extracting the data relating to the content from the data stored in the storage means. Means, genre data extraction means for extracting data relating to the genre assigned to the content from the data stored in the storage means, and a sound field for each genre of the output sound is set according to the user's preference. Sound field setting means, content data receiving means for receiving data relating to the content extracted by the content data extracting means, and genre data assigned to the data relating to the content extracted by the genre data extracting means Genre data receiving means, and the genre data Genre data acquisition means for acquiring the genre data received by the reception means, and genre data set by the sound field setting means according to the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content acquired by the genre data acquisition means. An audio processing means for performing audio processing so as to be output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference is provided.
[0010]
In addition, the audio processing system according to the present invention includes a data receiving unit that receives data relating to content and genre data assigned to the content, and a content that extracts data relating to the content from the data received by the data receiving unit. Data extracting means, genre data extracting means for extracting data relating to the genre assigned to the content from the data received by the data receiving means, and a sound field for each genre of the output sound according to the user's preference. Sound field setting means, content data receiving means for receiving data relating to the content extracted by the content data extracting means, and a genre assigned to the data relating to the content extracted by the genre data extracting means Genre data reception to receive data Step, genre data acquisition means for acquiring genre data received by the genre data reception means, and the sound field according to a genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content acquired by the genre data acquisition means. The sound processing unit is configured to perform sound processing so that the sound is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the setting unit.
[0011]
Also, the sound processing method according to the present invention includes the steps of: setting a sound field for each genre of output sound in accordance with a user's preference; receiving data relating to predetermined content; Receiving data including the genre data assigned to the data; and obtaining genre data assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content from the data including the genre data received by the genre data receiving means. In accordance with the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content obtained by the genre data obtaining means, the sound field is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the sound field setting means. And a step in which audio processing is performed as described above.
[0012]
Further, the broadcast receiving method according to the present invention includes a step of receiving a broadcast in which data relating to content and genre data assigned to the content are transmitted,
Extracting data related to the content from the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving unit; extracting data related to the genre assigned to the content from the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving unit; A sound field for each genre of sound is set according to the user's preference; a step of receiving data relating to the content extracted by the content data extracting means; and a step of receiving data related to the content extracted by the genre data extracting means. Receiving the genre data assigned to the data, acquiring the genre data received by the genre data receiving means, and assigning the genre data to the predetermined content acquired by the genre data acquiring means. Set by the sound field setting means according to the genre It is configured with a step in which the voice processing is performed so as to output the sound field for each genre in accordance with the preferences of the user.
[0013]
Also, the reproducing method according to the present invention includes a step of storing data relating to the content and a genre data assigned to the content; a step of extracting the data relating to the content from the data stored in the storage means; Extracting data related to the genre assigned to the content from the data stored in the storage means; setting a sound field for each genre of the output audio according to user preference; Receiving the data related to the content extracted by the extracting unit; receiving the genre data assigned to the data related to the content extracted by the genre data extracting unit; and receiving the genre data received by the genre data receiving unit. Obtaining genre data; In accordance with the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content obtained by the content data obtaining means, audio processing is performed so that the sound field is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the sound field setting means. Is performed.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0015]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a digital broadcast receiving apparatus and an audio processing apparatus according to the present invention.
[0016]
Reference numeral 1 denotes a digital broadcast receiving device, and reference numeral 2 denotes an audio processing device (AV amplifier device).
[0017]
First, the digital broadcast receiving device 1 will be described.
[0018]
Reference numeral 3 denotes a digital broadcasting antenna, reference numeral 4 denotes a tuner, reference numeral 5 denotes a reception signal processing unit, reference numeral 6 denotes a video signal processing unit, reference numeral 7 denotes a monitor which is a video signal display unit, reference numeral 8 denotes an audio processing unit, and reference numeral 9 denotes Reference numeral 10 denotes a genre analysis processing unit, and reference numeral 11 denotes a main CPU (CPU) which is a control unit for controlling the digital broadcast receiving device.
[0019]
Reference numeral 12 denotes a ROM which is a program storage unit in which a program for instructing control of the digital broadcast receiving device is written, reference numeral 13 denotes a RAM which is a primary storage unit for temporarily storing data, and reference numeral 14 denotes an external remote controller ( Reference numeral 15 denotes a keyboard serving as operation means such as operation buttons provided on the main body of the digital broadcast receiving apparatus 1.
[0020]
Reference numeral 16 denotes a remote controller that is provided outside the digital broadcast receiving device 1 and transmits a control signal to the digital broadcast receiving device 1. Reference numeral 17 denotes a communication processing unit that performs processing for communication. Reference numeral 18 denotes input and output of communication. This is a communication terminal.
[0021]
The CPU 11 is connected to the tuner 4, the received signal processing unit 5, the video signal processing unit 6, the audio processing unit 8, the genre analysis processing unit 10, the ROM 12, the RAM 13, the remote control light receiving unit 14, the keyboard 15, and the communication processing unit 17. Control.
[0022]
The digital broadcast signal received by the digital broadcast antenna 3 is transmitted to the tuner 4.
[0023]
The tuner 4 is controlled by the CPU 11 to select and receive a desired program (service) from the digital broadcast signal transmitted from the digital broadcast antenna 3 and output it in the form of a signal.
[0024]
The reception signal processing unit 5 receives a program (service) signal selected and output by the tuner 4, performs processing such as QPSK demodulation and error correction, and outputs the data in the form of data in the MPEG2 transport packet format. . The data in the MPEG2 transport packet format includes information such as genres related to video, audio, and programs in the form of data.
[0025]
The data in the MPEG2 transport packet format output from the reception signal processing unit 5 is input to the video signal processing unit 6, where the video signal processing is performed and the video signal is output.
[0026]
The video signal output from the video signal processing unit 6 is input to the monitor 7, and the video is displayed on a display unit (not shown) of the monitor 7.
[0027]
The data in the MPEG2 transport packet format output from the reception signal processing unit 5 is input to the audio processing unit 8 and subjected to audio processing to output an audio signal.
[0028]
The audio signal output from the audio processing unit 8 is transmitted to the audio output terminal 9 and output to the outside through the audio output terminal 9.
[0029]
The MPEG2 transport packet format data output from the reception signal processing unit 5 is input to the genre analysis processing unit 10, and genre information or broadcast assigned (attached) to predetermined content or predetermined program data. The genre assigned to (attached to) the program data, such as EPG data transmitted from the station, is analyzed. The genre analyzed here is transmitted to the communication processing unit 17 under the control of the CPU 11.
[0030]
The communication processing unit 17 transmits the predetermined genre and the genre information relating to the predetermined program transmitted from the genre analysis processing unit 10 to the communication terminal 18 under the control of the CPU 11. The communication terminal 18 outputs the genre information processed by the communication processing unit 17 to the outside.
[0031]
Here, the data subjected to the genre analysis processing by the genre analysis processing unit 10 is controlled by the CPU 11 in the form of a table (FIG. 2) in which genre information of a program (service) transmitted by digital broadcasting is written, as described later. , Are written to the RAM 13.
[0032]
The ROM 12 stores programs and data necessary for processing controlled by the CPU 11. The remote control light receiving unit 14 receives a control signal in the form of a code signal of IR (infrared light) transmitted from the remote control 16 whose remote control key is operated by the user. The control signal received by the remote control light receiving unit 14 is transmitted to the CPU 11, and the digital broadcast receiving device 1 is controlled.
[0033]
The keyboard 15 is provided in the main body of the digital broadcast receiving apparatus 1, and control information of a key operated by a user is transmitted to the CPU 11 to control the digital broadcast receiving apparatus 1.
[0034]
Next, the audio processing device (AV amplifier device) 2 will be described.
[0035]
Reference numeral 19 denotes an audio input terminal. The audio signal output from the audio output terminal 9 is received. Reference numeral 20 denotes an audio processing unit, reference numeral 21 denotes a speaker audio output terminal from which audio is output from the audio processing device 2 to a speaker (not shown), reference numeral 28 denotes a communication terminal connected to the communication terminal 18 for communication. Reference numeral 29 denotes a communication processing unit which is connected to the communication terminal 28 and performs processing of the connected communication; reference numeral 22, a main CPU (CPU) for controlling the audio processing device 2; and reference numeral 23, a program for instructing the operation of the CPU 22. ROM as a storage unit to be written, reference numeral 24 denotes a RAM as a storage unit to which audio setting information for each genre set in advance by a user is written, and reference numeral 25 denotes a control signal transmitted from an external remote controller (remote controller 27). Reference numeral 26 denotes a remote control light receiving unit which is a remote control control signal receiving unit for receiving operation of an operation button or the like provided on the main body of the audio processing device 2. A keyboard is a means.
[0036]
The CPU 22 is connected to and controls the communication processing unit 29, the audio processing unit 20, the ROM 23, the RAM 24, the remote control light receiving unit 25, and the keyboard 26.
[0037]
The audio input terminal 19 is connected to the audio processing unit 20, and the audio signal received at the audio input terminal 19 is transmitted to the audio processing unit 20. The audio processing unit 20 receives the audio signal, processes the audio signal under the control of the CPU 22, and outputs the signal to the audio output terminal 21 for the speaker.
[0038]
The communication terminal 28 is connected to a communication processing unit 29. The genre information output from the communication terminal 18 and received by the communication terminal 28 is received by the communication processing unit 29 controlled by the CPU 22, subjected to predetermined communication processing, and output.
[0039]
Genre information output from the communication processing unit 29 is controlled by the CPU 22 and stored in the RAM 24.
[0040]
Further, in the embodiment according to the present invention, as will be described later, a table (FIG. 3) in which the sound field for each genre of the output sound is set according to the user's preference is provided.
[0041]
That is, as for the audio setting information for each genre processed by the audio processing unit 20, in addition to the genre information, a table in which audio setting information for each genre set in advance by the user is stored in the RAM 24.
[0042]
The ROM 23 stores programs and data necessary for the processing of the CPU 22. The CPU 22 operates according to programs and data stored in the ROM 23.
[0043]
Further, the remote control light receiving unit 25 receives a remote control signal transmitted from the remote control 27 by a user operation, and gives an instruction to the CPU 22.
[0044]
The user operates the keyboard 26 to give an instruction to the CPU 22. As described above, the CPU 22 that has received the instruction controls the audio processing device 2.
[0045]
Note that, as described above, the communication processing unit 29 communicates with the digital broadcast receiving device 1 via the communication terminal 28, but in the embodiment of the present invention, the communication processing unit 17 of the digital broadcast receiving device 1 Communication is performed by the communication processing unit 29 of the processing device 2, and communication is performed as appropriate. For this reason, the digital broadcast receiving apparatus 1 is configured to notify the audio processing apparatus 2 of genre information at an appropriate timing.
[0046]
In addition, communication is performed between the communication processing unit 17 and the communication processing unit 29 via the communication terminal 18 and the communication terminal 28. As a communication means, for example, wireless LAN (local area network) communication is used. It is also possible that
[0047]
Next, a description will be given of a table in which data obtained by subjecting service (channel) information to genre analysis processing by the genre analysis processing unit 10 is written to the RAM 13.
[0048]
The service (channel) information is acquired by the genre analysis processing unit 10 from the received broadcast data or content, and stored in the RAM 13.
[0049]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a form in which genre data relating to acquired content is stored in a memory in the digital broadcast receiving apparatus according to the present invention.
[0050]
In this table, service (channel) information and genre information are configured to correspond. That is, the program title “「 ”is configured as a drama, and the program title“ XX ”is configured as a sport,...
[0051]
Next, the sound field for each genre of output sound set according to the user's preference according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0052]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a form in which information set to be output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference is stored in a memory in the audio processing device according to the present invention.
[0053]
The user operates the remote controller 27 or the keyboard 26 that gives instructions to the voice processing device 2, and a selection screen is displayed on a display screen (not shown) connected to the voice processing device 2.
[0054]
The user selects a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference from the display screen, and the selected sound field (sound setting information) for each genre is stored in the RAM 24, and is stored in the RAM 24 for each genre according to the user's preference. (Sound field setting means).
[0055]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the sound field setting according to the audio processing device of the present invention.
[0056]
When the process starts, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference symbol S101.
[0057]
In step S101, the genre selected by the user is displayed on the display screen of the audio processing device (AV amplifier device) 2. Step S101 is a step in which a genre is selected by the user from the options displayed on the display screen. The genre displayed here may be a character. Further, an icon representing the sound field as a graphic may be used. Further, a form in which characters and icons are written together may be used. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral S102.
[0058]
Step S102 is a step in which the user selects a sound field from the options displayed on the display screen. The sound field displayed here may be characters or icons as described above. Further, a form in which characters and icons are written together may be used. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral S103.
[0059]
Step S103 is a step of checking the combination of the genre and the sound field selected by the user. The combination of the genre and the sound field selected by the user is displayed on the display screen so that the user can easily confirm the combination. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral S104.
[0060]
Step S104 is a step in which the combination of the genre and the sound field displayed on the display screen and confirmed by the user is set as the sound field for each genre according to the user's preference. When the sound field for each genre according to the user's preference is set, the processing here ends.
[0061]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of the sound field setting according to the sound processing apparatus of the present invention.
[0062]
When the process starts, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral S201.
[0063]
In step S201, the sound field selected by the user is displayed on the display screen of the audio processing device (AV amplifier device) 2. Step S201 is a step in which the sound field is selected by the user from the options displayed on the display screen. The sound field displayed here may be a character. Further, an icon representing the genre as a graphic may be used. Further, a form in which characters and icons are written together may be used. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral S202.
[0064]
Step S202 is a step in which the genre is selected by the user from the options displayed on the display screen. The genre displayed here may be characters or icons as described above. Further, a form in which characters and icons are written together may be used. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral S203.
[0065]
Step S203 is a step of checking the combination of the sound field and the genre selected by the user. The combination of the sound field and the genre selected by the user is displayed on the display screen so that the user can easily confirm the combination. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral S204.
[0066]
Step S204 is a step in which the combination of the sound field and the genre displayed on the display screen and confirmed by the user is set as the sound field for each genre according to the user's preference. When the sound field for each genre according to the user's preference is set, the processing here ends.
[0067]
Here, as an example, the sound setting information 0011A is set as a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference for the drama. Also, audio setting information 0022C,... Are set as sound fields for each genre according to the user's preference for sports.
[0068]
Here, since the voice setting information set by the user has different preferences of the user, the voice setting information is not uniquely or automatically determined by the genre, but is determined by the user in the embodiment of the present invention. Is done.
[0069]
That is, the drama does not necessarily have to be 0011A and the sport has to be 0022C. For example, the drama may be set to 0022C and the sport may be set to 0011A.
[0070]
In the above description, the sound field for each genre according to the preset user preference is stored in the RAM 24, that is, a volatile memory. However, in the embodiment of the present invention, a nonvolatile memory such as an EPROM is used. It is also possible. This configuration is more preferable because the set information can be held.
[0071]
Next, the operation of the digital broadcast receiving apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0072]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the digital broadcast receiving apparatus according to the present invention.
[0073]
After the start of the process, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference symbol S1 (step S1).
[0074]
Step S1 is a step of checking whether or not the power is turned on to the digital broadcast receiving apparatus 1. When it is confirmed that the digital broadcast receiving apparatus 1 is powered on, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference symbol S2.
[0075]
Step S2 is a step of acquiring genre information of the viewing program (service). Regarding the acquisition of the genre information, the genre information relating to the program (service) selected by the tuner 4 is acquired by causing the main CPU 11 to execute the operation of the genre analysis processing unit 10. Alternatively, it is obtained by referring to the table (FIG. 2) written in the RAM 13. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral S3.
[0076]
Step S3 is a step of notifying the genre information of the viewing program (service) to the audio processing device (AV amplifier device) 2.
[0077]
The genre information of the viewing program (service) is notified (transmitted) from the communication processing unit 17 to the audio processing device (AV amplifier device) 2 via the communication terminal 18. Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral S4.
[0078]
Step S4 is a step of confirming whether or not the genre information of the viewed program (service) has changed when the program (service) is selected, when the program (service) is switched, or periodically at predetermined time intervals. . When a program selection signal is received from the remote control light-receiving unit 14 or the keyboard 15 provided in the main body, or when a program (service) is switched, or whether the genre information is periodically changed is confirmed. If there is a change in the genre information of the viewing program (service), the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference symbol S5. If there is no change in the genre information of the viewing program (service), the process of step S4 is repeated.
[0079]
Step S5 is a step of acquiring genre information of the viewing program (service). The main CPU 11 executes the genre analysis processing unit 10 to acquire genre information of a viewing program (service). Alternatively, genre information is acquired with reference to a table (FIG. 2) stored in the RAM 13. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral S6.
[0080]
Step S6 is a step for determining whether or not the genre information of the viewing program (service) has changed. If it is determined that there is a change in the genre information of the viewing program (service), the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference symbol S7 (Yes). If it is not determined that there is a change in the genre information of the viewing program (service), the process proceeds to step S4 (No).
[0081]
Step S7 is a step of notifying the audio processing device (AV amplifier device) 2 of the genre information of the viewing program (service) when the genre information has changed. Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S4, and the process of step S4 is executed.
[0082]
Next, the operation of the audio processing device (AV amplifier device) 2 will be described.
[0083]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the audio processing device 2 according to the present invention.
[0084]
After the start of the process here, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference symbol S8 (step S8).
[0085]
Step S8 is a step in which, in the audio processing device (AV amplifier device) 2, the genre information notified from the digital broadcast receiving device 1 is acquired by the communication processing unit 29 controlled by the main CPU 22. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference S9.
[0086]
In step S9, the table (FIG. 3) written in the RAM 24 based on the notified genre information, that is, the sound setting information corresponding to the sound field table for each genre set according to the user's preference is acquired. It is a step to do. Subsequently, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral S10.
[0087]
Step S10 is a step in which audio processing is performed by the audio processing unit 20 according to audio setting information (information in which a sound field for each genre set according to the user's preference). Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S8, and the above process is repeated.
[0088]
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to output a sound field for each genre that differs according to a preset user preference.
[0089]
Next, another embodiment according to the present invention will be described.
[0090]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a digital broadcast receiving apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. The same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.
[0091]
Here, the present invention is configured as a digital broadcast receiving device 30 in which the digital broadcast receiving device 1 and the audio processing device (AV amplifier device) 2 in the above description are integrated.
[0092]
Also in this case, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the user operates the remote controller 27 or the keyboard 26 for giving an instruction to the audio processing device 2, and a selection screen is displayed on a display screen (not shown) connected to the audio processing device 2. You.
[0093]
The user selects a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference from the display screen, and the selected sound field (sound setting information) for each genre is stored in the RAM 24, and is stored in the RAM 24 for each genre according to the user's preference. (Sound field setting means).
[0094]
Here, as an example, the sound setting information 0011A is set as a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference for the drama. Also, audio setting information 0022C,... Are set as sound fields for each genre according to the user's preference for sports.
[0095]
Since the voice setting information set by the user has different user preferences, the voice setting information is not uniquely or automatically determined depending on the genre, but is determined by the user in other embodiments of the present invention. Is done.
[0096]
According to another embodiment of the present invention, it is also possible to output a sound field for each genre different according to a preset user preference.
[0097]
Next, another embodiment according to the present invention will be described.
[0098]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a reproducing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0099]
The same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.
[0100]
A storage device 100 stores programs (services) and contents as data. Here, an HDD (hard disk) is used. A storage signal processing unit 105 receives program (service) or content data stored in the storage device, performs signal processing, and outputs the processed signal.
[0101]
Also in this case, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the user operates the remote controller 27 or the keyboard 26 for giving an instruction to the audio processing device 2, and a selection screen is displayed on a display screen (not shown) connected to the audio processing device 2. You.
[0102]
The user selects a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference from the display screen, and the selected sound field (sound setting information) for each genre is stored in the RAM 24, and is stored in the RAM 24 for each genre according to the user's preference. (Sound field setting means).
[0103]
Here, as an example, the sound setting information 0011A is set as a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference for the drama. Also, audio setting information 0022C,... Are set as sound fields for each genre according to the user's preference for sports.
[0104]
Since the voice setting information set by the user has different user preferences, the voice setting information is not uniquely or automatically determined according to the genre, but is determined by the user in other embodiments of the present invention. Is done.
[0105]
According to another embodiment of the present invention, it is also possible to output a sound field for each genre different according to a preset user preference.
[0106]
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, an audio processing device (AV amplifier device) that can mainly constitute a receiving device for receiving digital broadcasts and a speaker system is taken as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications are possible.
[0107]
Also, in the description of the embodiment of the present invention, when the genre of the viewing program (service) is switched in the digital broadcast receiving apparatus 1, the audio setting of the audio processing apparatus (AV amplifier apparatus) 2 is switched to the genre. Although the configuration in which the switching is performed in accordance with the audio setting has been described, it is also possible to control whether to perform the switching of the audio setting.
[0108]
The function of controlling the audio setting may be provided on the digital broadcast receiving apparatus 1 side or on the audio processing apparatus (AV amplifier apparatus) 2 side.
[0109]
For example, when the audio setting control function is configured on the digital broadcast receiving apparatus 1 side, when the audio setting OFF signal is received from the remote control light receiving unit 14 or the keyboard 15 provided in the main body, the audio processing apparatus (AV amplifier apparatus) 2) The main CPU 11 and the communication processing unit 17 are configured to perform control so that the genre information is not notified to 2).
[0110]
When the audio setting control function is provided on the audio processing device (AV amplifier device) 2 side, when the audio setting OFF signal is received from the remote control light receiving section 25 or the keyboard 26 provided on the main body, the digital broadcast receiving device is set. The main CPU 22 and the communication processing unit 29 are configured to control so that the genre information notified from 1 is not picked up.
[0111]
When the digital broadcast receiving apparatus 1 receives a signal indicating that the audio setting is OFF, the digital broadcasting receiving apparatus 1 notifies the AV amplifier apparatus 2 that the audio setting is OFF using the communication function between the two apparatuses, and the AV amplifier apparatus 2 It is also possible to configure so that the audio setting is controlled so as not to be switched.
[0112]
With the above configuration, it is possible to preset the sound field for each genre of the sound output from the sound processing device according to the user's preference.
[0113]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the sound field for each genre of the sound output from the sound processing device can be preset according to the user's preference.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a digital broadcast receiving device and an audio processing device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a form in which genre data relating to acquired content is stored in a memory in the digital broadcast receiving apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a form in which information set to be output in a sound field for each genre according to a user's preference is stored in a memory in the audio processing device according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the digital broadcast receiving apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the voice processing device according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a digital broadcast receiving apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a reproducing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a sound field setting according to the audio processing device of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing another example of the sound field setting according to the audio processing device of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1. Digital broadcast receiver
2. Audio processing device (AV amplifier device)
3. Digital broadcasting antenna
4… Tuner
5: Received signal processing unit
6 Video signal processing unit
7 Monitor
8 Voice processing unit
9 Audio output terminal
10… Genre analysis processing unit
11: Main CPU (CPU)
12… ROM
13… RAM
14… remote control receiver
15… Keyboard
16… Remote control
17 Communication processing unit
18 Communication terminal
19: Audio input terminal
20 ... voice processing unit
21 ... Audio output terminal for speaker
22… Main CPU (CPU)
23… ROM
24… RAM
25… remote control receiver
26… Keyboard
27… Remote control
28… Communication terminal
29: Communication processing unit

Claims (11)

In an audio processing device that processes audio related to a predetermined content to be output in a sound field according to a genre assigned to the content,
Sound field setting means in which a sound field for each genre of the output sound is set according to a user's preference;
Content data receiving means for receiving data relating to predetermined content,
Genre data receiving means for receiving data including genre data assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content,
Genre data acquisition means for acquiring genre data assigned to data relating to predetermined content from data including genre data received by the genre data reception means,
According to the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content obtained by the genre data obtaining means, the sound field is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the sound field setting means. Voice processing means for performing voice processing. The audio processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication means used for the genre data receiving means is provided so that a data transmission path is different from the communication means used for the content data receiving means. The sound field setting means includes a memory in which information set to be output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference is stored, and each genre is stored so as to correspond to the setting. The audio processing device according to claim 1, wherein: In a broadcast receiving apparatus that performs processing to output audio related to received broadcast content in a sound field according to a genre assigned to the content,
Broadcast receiving means for receiving a broadcast in which data relating to the content and genre data assigned to the content are transmitted;
Content data extracting means for extracting data relating to the content from the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means,
Genre data extracting means for extracting data relating to a genre assigned to the content from the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means,
Sound field setting means in which a sound field for each genre of the output sound is set according to a user's preference;
Content data receiving means for receiving data relating to the content extracted by the content data extracting means,
Genre data receiving means for receiving genre data assigned to the data relating to the content extracted by the genre data extracting means,
Genre data acquisition means for acquiring genre data received by the genre data reception means,
According to the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content obtained by the genre data obtaining means, the sound field is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the sound field setting means. A broadcast receiving apparatus, comprising: audio processing means for performing audio processing. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the genre data extracting means extracts genre data by performing a genre analysis from data included in the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means. In a playback device that processes audio to be output in a sound field corresponding to a genre assigned to the content, the audio related to the content stored in the storage unit,
Storage means for storing data relating to the content and genre data assigned to the content,
Content data extraction means for extracting data relating to the content from data stored in the storage means,
Genre data extraction means for extracting data relating to the genre assigned to the content from the data stored in the storage means,
Sound field setting means in which a sound field for each genre of the output sound is set according to a user's preference;
Content data receiving means for receiving data relating to the content extracted by the content data extracting means,
Genre data receiving means for receiving genre data assigned to the data relating to the content extracted by the genre data extracting means,
Genre data acquisition means for acquiring genre data received by the genre data reception means,
According to the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content obtained by the genre data obtaining means, the sound field is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the sound field setting means. And a sound processing means for performing sound processing. 7. The reproducing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said storage means is a memory for storing digital data. In an audio processing system that performs processing to output audio related to a predetermined content in a sound field corresponding to a genre assigned to the content,
Data receiving means for receiving data relating to the content and genre data assigned to the content,
Content data extracting means for extracting data relating to the content from the data received by the data receiving means,
Genre data extraction means for extracting data related to the genre assigned to the content from the data received by the data reception means,
Sound field setting means in which a sound field for each genre of the output sound is set according to a user's preference;
Content data receiving means for receiving data relating to the content extracted by the content data extracting means,
Genre data receiving means for receiving genre data assigned to the data relating to the content extracted by the genre data extracting means,
Genre data acquisition means for acquiring genre data received by the genre data reception means,
According to the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content obtained by the genre data obtaining means, the sound field is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the sound field setting means. Voice processing means for performing voice processing. In a sound processing method for processing so that sound related to a predetermined content is output in a sound field corresponding to a genre assigned to the content,
A step in which a sound field for each genre of the output sound is set according to the user's preference;
Receiving data relating to the predetermined content;
Receiving data including genre data assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content;
Acquiring genre data assigned to data relating to predetermined content from data including the genre data received by the genre data receiving means;
According to the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content obtained by the genre data obtaining means, the sound field is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the sound field setting means. Performing audio processing. In a broadcast receiving method for processing to output sound related to a received broadcast content in a sound field according to a genre assigned to the content,
Receiving a broadcast in which data relating to the content and genre data assigned to the content are transmitted;
Extracting data relating to the content from a broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means;
Extracting data related to the genre assigned to the content from the broadcast received by the broadcast receiving means;
A step in which a sound field for each genre of the output sound is set according to the user's preference;
Receiving data relating to the content extracted by the content data extracting means,
Receiving genre data assigned to data relating to the content extracted by the genre data extraction means;
Obtaining the genre data received by the genre data receiving means;
According to the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content obtained by the genre data obtaining means, the sound field is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the sound field setting means. Performing a voice processing. In a reproduction method for processing so that sound related to a content stored in a storage unit is output in a sound field corresponding to a genre assigned to the content,
Storing data relating to the content and genre data assigned to the content;
Extracting data related to the content from the data stored in the storage unit;
Extracting data relating to the genre assigned to the content from the data stored in the storage means;
A step in which a sound field for each genre of the output sound is set according to the user's preference;
Receiving data relating to the content extracted by the content data extracting means,
Receiving genre data assigned to data relating to the content extracted by the genre data extraction means;
Obtaining the genre data received by the genre data receiving means;
According to the genre assigned to the data relating to the predetermined content obtained by the genre data obtaining means, the sound field is output in a sound field for each genre according to the user's preference set by the sound field setting means. Performing audio processing.

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