JP2005184534A - Reception apparatus, tuner and tuner management apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce costs by dispensing with a selecting switch for turning off an input signal (multiplex signal) to a decoder. <P>SOLUTION: A reception apparatus 1 comprises: a tuner management section 28 for monitoring whether or not decoding signals detected by tuners 12a and 12b interferes with each other; a frequency setting section 13b for setting a frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 12a or 12b to the frequency not to be interfered with the decoding signal detected by the tuner 12b or 12a if the tuner management section 28 detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other; and an RF signal gain control section 13c for controlling a gain of an RF signal so as to set the frequency of a detected signal by the frequency setting section 13b and to make the frequency of the RF signal lower than the gain of the RF signal in the steady state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention provides a receiving device including a plurality of tuners for detecting a decoding signal having a desired frequency from a received radio wave, a tuner for detecting a decoding signal having a desired frequency from a received radio wave, and a plurality of tuners. More particularly, the present invention relates to a tuner management apparatus that manages decoding signals in an integrated manner, and in particular, eliminates a selection switch for turning off an input signal (multiplexed signal) to a decoder, thereby reducing costs, and a tuner and tuner. It relates to a management device.

  Conventionally, multiplex broadcasting performed by FM broadcast stations, etc., broadcasts a multiplex signal such as audio, text or program code different from the main program in the current FM broadcasting, and provides various new services It is something to try.

  However, in a receiving apparatus that receives such multiplex broadcasts, a multiplex signal (composite signal) such as voice, text, or program code other than the main program is extracted from the baseband signal obtained from the received radio wave, and the extracted Multiplex signals are input to the decoder, but the receiver is configured to control the output signals (decode signals) from multiple tuners with an existing output display device (for example, an in-vehicle navigation device) When such a multiplexed signal is input to the decoder, it interferes with a decoding signal input from another tuner, thereby reducing the reception quality.

  Therefore, in the FM multiplex broadcast receiving apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, a selection switch for selecting whether or not to receive a multiplexed signal multiplexed with an FM broadcast audio signal is installed in the receiving apparatus, and another decoder is provided. When the signal can interfere with the signal for use, the selector switch is switched to turn off the input signal (multiplexed signal) to the decoder, thereby preventing interference with other decoder signals and improving the reception quality. Making it possible.

JP-A-10-107664

  However, in the above prior art (Patent Document 1), it is necessary to newly install a selection switch for turning off the input signal to the decoder, and the cost performance is reduced as the selection switch is installed. There was a problem. Specifically, the receiver is configured to control output signals (decoding signals) from a plurality of tuners with an existing output display device (for example, an in-vehicle navigation device). It is not assumed at the manufacturing stage. For this reason, when configuring a receiving apparatus having a plurality of tuners, an input signal (multiplexed signal) to the decoder is maintained in order to maintain the reception quality in spite of a function that is not essentially necessary as a receiving apparatus. It was necessary to install a selection switch to turn off the switch.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art, and eliminates the need for a selection switch for turning off an input signal (multiplexed signal) to the decoder, thereby reducing costs. It is an object of the present invention to provide a receiving device, a tuner, and a tuner management device capable of performing the above.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a receiving device according to claim 1 is a receiving device including a plurality of tuners for detecting a decoding signal having a desired frequency from a received radio wave, Monitoring means for monitoring whether or not decoding signals detected by a plurality of tuners interfere with each other, and a signal detected by a predetermined tuner when the monitoring means detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other Frequency setting means for setting the frequency to a frequency that does not interfere with a decoding signal detected by another tuner.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the receiving device according to the first aspect, the frequency setting means detects a predetermined tuner when the monitoring means detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other. The frequency of the signal is set to a frequency band that does not include multiple signals.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a receiving apparatus according to the first or second aspect, wherein the frequency setting means detects a predetermined tuner when the monitoring means detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other. The frequency of the signal to be detected is set to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a receiving apparatus according to the first, second or third aspect of the present invention, further comprising an amplifier circuit for amplifying the detection output from the tuner, and the frequency of the signal to be detected is set by the frequency setting means. And a gain control means for controlling the gain of the amplifier circuit to be low.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the receiver according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the amplifier circuit is a high frequency amplifier circuit.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tuner for detecting a decoding signal having a desired frequency from a received radio wave, and interpreting an instruction to turn off an input signal to the decoder as a frequency setting instruction for the tuner. When receiving a frequency setting instruction by the instruction receiving means, the frequency setting for setting the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by the other tuner Means.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tuner according to the sixth aspect, wherein when the frequency setting means receives a frequency setting instruction by the instruction receiving means, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is multiplexed. Is set to a frequency band that does not include

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tuner according to the sixth or seventh aspect of the present invention, wherein when the frequency setting means receives a frequency setting instruction by the instruction receiving means, the frequency of a signal detected by the tuner is detected. The frequency band is set so that wireless broadcasting cannot be received.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth, seventh or eighth aspect of the invention, the gain control of the steady RF signal is performed based on the intensity of the received radio wave, and the frequency The frequency of the signal to be detected is set by the setting means, and further includes RF signal gain control means for controlling the gain of the RF signal to be lower than the gain of the RF signal in the steady state. .

  A tuner management apparatus according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is a tuner management apparatus that centrally manages decoding signals output from a plurality of tuners, wherein the decoding signals output from the plurality of tuners are mutually connected. A monitoring means for monitoring whether or not interference occurs, and when the monitoring means detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is set to at least one tuner with another tuner. Detection frequency setting instruction means for instructing to set the frequency so as not to interfere with the decoding signal detected by.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tuner management apparatus according to the tenth aspect, wherein the detection frequency setting instruction means has at least one detection signal when the monitoring means detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other. The tuner is instructed to set the frequency of a signal detected by the tuner to a frequency band that does not include a multiplexed signal.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tuner management apparatus according to the tenth or eleventh aspect, wherein the detection frequency setting instruction means is at least when the monitoring means detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other. One tuner is instructed to set the frequency of a signal detected by the tuner to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received.

  The receiving apparatus according to the present invention monitors whether or not decoding signals detected by a plurality of tuners interfere with each other, and detects a predetermined tuner when it is detected that the decoding signals interfere with each other. Since the frequency of the signal is set to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by other tuners, the selection switch that turns off the input signal (multiplexed signal) to the decoder becomes unnecessary, thereby reducing costs. There is an effect that a receiving device that can be achieved is obtained.

  Also, according to the present invention, when it is detected that the decoding signals interfere with each other, the frequency of the signal detected by the predetermined tuner is set to a frequency band that does not include the multiplexed signal. Thus, it is possible to obtain a receiving apparatus capable of setting the frequency of a signal to be detected to a frequency at which the decoding signals do not interfere with each other while allowing reception of a wireless broadcast that does not include the.

  In addition, according to the present invention, when it is detected that the decoding signals interfere with each other, the frequency of the signal detected by the predetermined tuner is set to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received. It is possible to obtain a receiving apparatus that can set the frequency of the same.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the amplifier circuit for amplifying the detection output from the tuner is set, the frequency of the signal to be detected is set, and the gain of the amplifier circuit is controlled to be low. As a result, it is possible to obtain a receiving apparatus that can reduce adjacent interference to a signal in the reception band.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the amplifier circuit is a high frequency amplifier circuit, it is possible to reduce the amplification of the interference wave that is amplified along with the high frequency (RF) signal, and the high frequency (RF) of the reception band. There is an effect that a receiving apparatus capable of reducing adjacent interference given to a signal can be obtained.

  Further, according to the present invention, the instruction to turn off the input signal to the decoder is interpreted as a frequency setting instruction for the tuner, and when the frequency setting instruction is received, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is determined. Since it is set to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by other tuners, the selection switch is not required without changing the instruction to turn off the input signal to the decoder to a new control signal. There is an effect that a tuner capable of reducing the cost can be obtained.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a frequency setting instruction is received, the frequency of a signal detected by the tuner is set to a frequency band that does not include a multiplexed signal. As a result, it is possible to obtain a tuner that can set the frequency of a signal to be detected to a frequency that does not interfere with a decoding signal detected by another tuner.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a frequency setting instruction is received, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is set to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received, so the frequency of the signal to be detected is unified. There is an effect that a tuner that can be set is obtained.

  Further, according to the present invention, the frequency of the signal to be detected is set, and the control is performed so that the gain of the RF signal is lower than the gain of the RF signal in the steady state. As a result, it is possible to reduce the amplification of the interference wave amplified in this manner, and to obtain a tuner capable of reducing the adjacent interference applied to the RF signal in the reception band.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is monitored whether or not decoding signals output from a plurality of tuners interfere with each other, and when it is detected that the decoding signals interfere with each other, at least one tuner is detected. Therefore, the instruction to set the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by the other tuner is provided, so that it is not necessary to change the configuration of the existing tuner. There is an effect that it is possible to obtain a tuner management device that eliminates the need for a selection switch for turning off an input signal and can reduce costs.

  Further, according to the present invention, when it is detected that the decoding signals interfere with each other, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is set to a frequency band that does not include the multiplexed signal for at least one tuner. Therefore, the tuner management apparatus is capable of instructing to set the frequency of the signal to be detected to a frequency at which the decoding signals do not interfere with each other while allowing reception of a radio broadcast that does not include a multiplexed signal. The effect that is obtained.

  Further, according to the present invention, when it is detected that the decoding signals interfere with each other, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is set to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received for at least one tuner. Therefore, there is an effect that a tuner management device capable of centrally setting and instructing the frequency of the signal to be detected can be obtained.

  With reference to the accompanying drawings, the radio receiver (tuner) is applied to an in-vehicle navigation device (tuner management device) that collectively manages a decoding signal output from the radio receiver according to the present invention. A preferred embodiment of the receiving device in the case will be described in detail. In the following, after describing the outline and features of the receiving apparatus according to the present invention, the start conditions of the processing operation according to the present invention will be described, and then the receiving apparatus according to the first and second embodiments will be described. In addition, various modified examples (Example 3) will be described as other examples.

(Overview and features)
First, the outline and features of the receiving apparatus according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the receiving apparatus according to the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the receiving apparatus 1 generally includes a radio receiver 10 (tuners 12a and 12b) that detects a decoding signal having a desired frequency from a received radio wave, and outputs from the tuners 12a and 12b. A signal (decoding signal) is input to the in-vehicle navigation device 20.

  On the other hand, the in-vehicle navigation device 20 generally controls output signals (decoding signals) from the radio receiver 10 (tuner 12a and tuner 12b), and information to be output and displayed from the integrated decoding signals. This is an output display device that is determined in accordance with an input from a user. As a rough processing operation, an audio signal and a multiplexed signal (composite signal) input from the radio receiver 10 are demodulated by a decoder 27a or 27b, and an audio output is performed. The audio output unit 23 or the display unit 25 outputs the signal via the control unit 22 or the display control unit 24.

  Here, the receiving apparatus 1 according to the present invention monitors whether or not decoding signals detected by a plurality of tuners interfere with each other, and when it is detected that the decoding signals interfere with each other, The main feature of the “frequency setting process” is that the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is set to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by other tuners. By this “frequency setting process”, the input signal ( This eliminates the need for a selection switch for turning off the multiple signals), thereby reducing costs.

  This main feature will be described in detail. When the receiving apparatus 1 detects that the decoding signals detected by the tuner 12a and the tuner 12b interfere with each other (for example, the tuner 12a detects the audio signal and the tuner 12b When the audio signal multiplexed with the multiplexed signal is detected), the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 12b is set to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by the tuner 12a. With this configuration, the input signal to the decoder can be set to the “OFF” state by the existing reception control.

  Therefore, as in the prior art described above, a selection switch that turns off the input signal (multiplex signal) to the decoder is newly installed, and the input signal (multiplex signal) to the decoder is turned off by switching the selection switch. Set the frequency of the signal detected by the specified tuner to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by the other tuner, and set the input signal to the decoder to “OFF” with the existing reception control. Therefore, as described above, the selection switch for turning off the input signal (multiplex signal) to the decoder becomes unnecessary, and the cost can be reduced.

  In addition, the receiving apparatus according to the present invention additionally has the following characteristics related to the main characteristics described above. That is, in the present invention, when it is detected that the decoding signals interfere with each other, the frequency of the signal detected by the predetermined tuner is set to a frequency band that does not include the multiplexed signal. It is possible to set the frequency of the signal to be detected to a frequency at which the decoding signals do not interfere with each other while allowing the reception of unacceptable radio broadcasts.

  Further, in the receiving apparatus according to the present invention, when it is detected that the decoding signals interfere with each other, the frequency of the signal detected by the predetermined tuner is set to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received. In this way, if the frequency of the signal to be detected is set to a frequency band where radio broadcast cannot be received, the decoding signals cannot interfere with each other, so the frequency of the signal to be detected can be set centrally. It becomes possible.

  In the receiving apparatus according to the present invention, the frequency of the signal to be detected is set, and the RF signal gain is controlled to be lower than the steady-state RF signal gain. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the amplification of the interference wave that is amplified along with the adjacent interference to the RF signal in the reception band.

(Starting condition of processing operation according to the present invention)
Next, the start condition of the processing operation according to the present invention will be described. The “frequency setting process” according to the present invention is started when decoding signals detected by a plurality of tuners interfere with each other. Therefore, FM multiplex broadcasting will be described in order to explain a multiplex signal (composite signal) that is a main factor in which decoding signals detected by a plurality of tuners interfere with each other. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a frequency spectrum of FM multiplex broadcasting. FM multiplex broadcasting is transmitted after converting information of a signal arrangement as shown in FIG. 2 into a predetermined frequency assigned to a broadcasting station.

  Specifically, the occupied bandwidth of FM broadcast is defined as ± 100 kHz, and the current FM broadcast stereo signal uses a band up to 53 kHz. A frequency band exceeding this frequency and up to 100 kHz is used. That is, the stereo signal L + R uses a frequency band of 0 to 15 kHz, the pilot signal uses a frequency of 19 kHz, the stereo signal LR uses a frequency band of 23 to 53 kHz, and the multiplexed signal has a frequency of 76 kHz. Each frequency band centered on is used. The bit rate of the multiplexed signal is 16 kbps (LMSK).

  This multiplexed signal is a display signal (composite signal) such as audio, text, or program code that is different from the main program extracted from the baseband signal obtained from the received radio wave, and this multiplexed signal (composite signal) is another There are roughly two cases of the situation that can interfere with the decoding signal. First, when the radio receiver includes a plurality of tuners, when the multiplexed signal and the decoding signal are input to the decoder, the multiplexed signal and the decoding signal may interfere with each other (Example 1). It is done. For example, when the radio receiver includes two tuners, there is a case where an audio signal is input from one tuner to a decoder and interference occurs when a multiplexed signal is input from the other tuner to the decoder.

  Secondly, the multiplexed signal input from the tuner of the radio receiver to the decoder and the decoding signal input from the tuner of another receiver (for example, a device such as a TV receiver or ETC) to the decoder mutually. An interfering case (Example 2) is conceivable. For example, a TV signal (composite video signal) is input from the tuner of the TV receiver to the decoder and a VICS signal is input from the tuner of the radio receiver to the decoder.

  In the first embodiment, an instruction to turn off the input signal to the decoder is interpreted as a frequency setting instruction for the tuner, and when the frequency setting instruction is received, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is changed to another. A radio receiver set to a frequency that does not interfere with a decoding signal detected by the tuner will be described.

  The radio receiver 10 is generally a receiver that is connected to an antenna 11 and includes two tuners that detect a decoding signal having a desired frequency from a received radio wave received from the antenna 11. A tuner 12a, a tuner 12b, and a CPU 13 are provided.

  The tuner 12a and the tuner 12b (hereinafter referred to as the tuner 12 as appropriate) amplify a radio frequency (RF) signal input from the antenna 11 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 13, and then detect a signal having a desired frequency. The frequency of the detected signal is converted to an intermediate frequency, and the converted intermediate frequency signal (IF signal) is amplified by an intermediate frequency. In this way, the signal having the signal arrangement shown in FIG. 2, that is, the baseband signal (decoding signal) is obtained.

  The CPU 13 is a processing unit that controls the tuner 12 based on an instruction from the in-vehicle navigation device 20, and includes an internal memory for storing a program that defines various processing procedures and necessary data, and various processes. Execute. In particular, those closely related to the present invention include an instruction receiving unit 13a, a frequency setting unit 13b, and an RF signal gain control unit 13c in terms of functional concept.

  Of these, the instruction accepting unit 13a instructs the tuner 12 to set an instruction to turn off an input signal to the decoder 27 (hereinafter, the decoder 27a and the decoder 27b are appropriately referred to as the decoder 27). Accept it as an instruction. For example, when an audio signal is input from the tuner 12a to the decoder 27a, the tuner management is performed when an instruction to input a multiplexed signal from the tuner 12b to the decoder 27b (from the user via the input unit 21) is given. In response to the decoding signal “OFF” instruction (instruction to turn the input signal to the decoder 27b in the “OFF” state) from the unit 28, the decoding signal “OFF” instruction is given to the tuner 12b as an operation instruction for “frequency setting processing”. To be interpreted.

  In this way, the decoding signal “OFF” instruction is interpreted as an operation instruction of “frequency setting process”, so that the “frequency setting process” is used instead of the selection switch for setting the input signal to the decoder to the “OFF” state. Is performed without changing the decoding signal “OFF” instruction (instruction for setting the input signal to the decoder to the “OFF” state) output from the in-vehicle navigation device 20 to a new control signal. To be able to do that.

  The frequency setting unit 13b is a processing unit that sets the frequency of a signal detected by the tuner 12. Specifically, when the instruction receiving unit 13a receives an operation instruction of “frequency setting processing”, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 12b is set to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by another tuner. .

  That is, the frequency setting unit 13b sets the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 12b to a frequency band that does not include a multiplexed signal (a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting that does not include a multiplexed signal is performed). In this way, it is possible to set the frequency of a signal to be detected to a frequency that does not interfere with a decoding signal detected by another tuner while allowing reception of a wireless broadcast that does not include a multiplexed signal. ing. Alternatively, the radio channel information in the area where the vehicle is traveling may be received from the in-vehicle navigation device 20, and the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 12b may be set to a frequency band in which radio broadcasting is not performed.

  Further, the frequency setting unit 13b sets the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 12b to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received (for example, a frequency band other than 76.0 MHz to 90.0 MHz in Japan). In this way, if the frequency of the signal to be detected is set to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received, it is impossible to mutually interfere with other decoding signals, so the frequency of the signal to be detected is set centrally. It becomes possible.

  The RF signal gain control unit 13c sets the frequency of the signal to be detected by the frequency setting unit 13b, and controls the gain of the RF signal to be lower than the gain of the RF signal in a steady state. That is, the gain control of the RF signal in the steady state is performed based on the intensity of the received radio wave received by the antenna 11, but when the decoding signals detected by the tuner 12 interfere with each other, the tuner 12 performs RF control. The sensitivity of the antenna 11 is lowered by reducing the signal amplification factor. In this way, it is possible to reduce the amplification of the interference wave that is amplified along with the RF signal and reduce the adjacent interference applied to the RF signal in the reception band.

  On the other hand, the in-vehicle navigation device 20 generally controls an output signal (decoding signal) from the radio receiver 10 (tuner 12), and information to be output and displayed from the integrated decoding signal from the user. The output display device is determined according to the input of the input, and includes an input unit 21, an audio output control unit 22, an audio output unit 23, a display control unit 24, a display unit 25, and a main control unit 26.

  The input unit 21 is an instruction input unit such as a touch panel or instruction buttons for inputting various types of information. Specifically, the input unit 21 accepts reception radio broadcast (frequency) settings. The audio output unit 23 is an audio output unit such as a speaker. Specifically, the audio output unit 23 outputs the audio signal demodulated by the decoders 27 a and / or 27 b via the audio output control unit 22.

  The display unit 25 is output display means such as a display. Specifically, the display unit 25 receives the multiplexed signal (display data such as character information and program code) demodulated by the decoders 27a and / or 27b via the display control unit 24. indicate.

  The main control unit 26 is a processing unit that controls the entire in-vehicle navigation device 20, and controls the decoder 27a, the decoder 27b, and the tuner management unit 28 as related to the present invention. Among these, the decoder 27 a and the decoder 27 b demodulate the audio signal input from the radio receiver 10 (tuner 12) and output it to the tuner management unit 28 when the multiplexed signal is not included in the decoder signal. When the multiplexed signal is included in the decoder signal, the multiplexed signal is extracted from the decoding signal using a predetermined bandpass filter, and the extracted multiplexed signal is demodulated. If there is an error in the audio signal or the multiplexed signal, error correction processing is performed using an error correction code that is added to the signal and transmitted.

  The tuner management unit 28 is a processing unit that manages the output signal (decoding signal) from the radio receiver 10 (tuner 12). Specifically, the tuner management unit 28 receives the decoding signals detected by the tuner 12 from each other. The information to be output and displayed is determined from the decoding signal according to the input from the user. For example, when an audio signal is input from the tuner 12a to the decoder 27a, an instruction is given to input a multiplexed signal from the tuner 12b to the decoder 27b (that is, the tuner 12b receives a radio broadcast including the multiplexed signal). When the instruction input to be received is received (via the input unit 21), a decoding signal “OFF” instruction (an instruction to set the input signal to the decoder 27b to the “OFF” state) is output to the CPU 13. In this embodiment, two decoders are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two tuners may be used as the decoder. At that time, a changeover switch or the like may be provided between the tuner and the decoder so that the tuner connected to the decoder is switched.

  Next, specific processing contents of the instruction receiving unit 13a, the frequency setting unit 13b, and the RF signal gain control unit 13c according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the frequency setting process according to the first embodiment. This process is started when decoding signals detected by a plurality of tuners interfere with each other. For example, when an audio signal is input from the tuner 12a to the decoder 27a, a multiplexed signal is received by the tuner 12b. Is received from the tuner management unit 28 in the in-vehicle navigation device 20 (when the input signal to the decoder 27b is set to “OFF”). The “instruction to set the state” is output.

  Here, if the instruction receiving unit 13a receives a decoding signal “OFF” instruction (an instruction to set the input signal to the decoder 27b in the “OFF” state) from the tuner management unit 28 (step S301 “OFF”). The decoding signal “OFF” instruction is interpreted and accepted as an operation instruction of “frequency setting processing” for the tuner 12b (step S302). The frequency setting unit 13b receives the operation instruction of the “frequency setting process” from the instruction receiving unit 13a, and changes the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 12b to a frequency at which the wireless broadcast cannot be received (for example, “75.6 Mhz”). Setting is made (step S303).

  On the other hand, when receiving a decoding signal “ON” instruction (an instruction to turn on the input signal to the decoder 27) from the tuner management unit 28 (step S301 “ON”), a decoding signal “OFF” instruction is issued. Wait until it is accepted.

  Subsequently, the RF signal gain control unit 13c performs control so as to lower the gain of the RF signal as compared with the gain of the RF signal in the steady state (step S304). Specifically, the tuner 12b reduces the amplification factor of the RF signal, lowers the sensitivity of the antenna 11, and reduces the amplification of the interference wave that is amplified along with the RF signal.

  Note that the processing of the above steps S303 and S304 (frequency setting processing and RF signal gain control processing) is performed by the tuner management unit 28 with a decoding signal “ON” instruction (an instruction to turn on the input signal to the decoder 27b). ) Until it is accepted.

  As described above, according to the radio receiver (tuner) according to the first embodiment, an instruction to turn off the input signal to the decoder is interpreted as a frequency setting instruction for the tuner, and the frequency setting instruction is received. When received, since the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is set to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by the other tuner, the decoding signal “OFF” instruction (input signal to the decoder) Is not required to be changed to a new control signal, thereby eliminating the need for a selection switch, thereby reducing costs.

  Further, according to the radio receiver according to the first embodiment, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is set to the frequency band in which the wireless broadcast cannot be received, and therefore the frequency of the signal to be detected is set centrally. Is possible.

  In addition, according to the radio receiver according to the first embodiment, the frequency of the signal to be detected is set, and the gain of the RF signal is controlled to be lower than the gain of the RF signal in the steady state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the amplification of the interference wave that is amplified along with the RF signal, and it is possible to reduce the adjacent interference applied to the RF signal in the reception band.

  In the second embodiment, a signal detected by the tuner 12a when a multiplexed signal input from the tuner of the radio receiver to the decoder and a decoding signal input from the tuner of the television receiver to each other interfere with each other. Will be described with reference to a receiver that sets a frequency that does not interfere with a decoding signal detected by the tuner 32. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the receiving apparatus according to the second embodiment.

  Here, in the present invention, a multiplexed signal (VICS signal in the second embodiment) that interferes over a wide range with a decoding signal from a tuner of another device (the television receiver 30 in the second embodiment) The radio receiver 10 that puts the input signal (VICS signal) to the decoder 27a in the “OFF” state will be described because the main point is to prevent the input to the decoder. The television receiver 30 for setting the input signal (television signal) to the decoder 27c to the “OFF” state will be described in Example 3 (various modifications).

  Specific processing contents of the instruction receiving unit 13a, the frequency setting unit 13b, and the RF signal gain control unit 13c according to the second embodiment will be described. The operation of the frequency setting process according to the second embodiment is functionally conceptually similar to the first embodiment, and will be described with reference to FIG. 3 again.

  Similar to the first embodiment, this processing is started when the decoding signals detected by a plurality of tuners interfere with each other. For example, the television signal from the tuner 32 in the television receiver 30 is transmitted to the decoder 27c. When the (composite video signal) is being input, if the tuner 12a of the radio receiver 10 is instructed to input the VICS signal to the decoder 27a, a decoding signal is received from the tuner management unit 28 in the in-vehicle navigation device 20. An “OFF” instruction (an instruction to turn the input signal (VICS signal) to the decoder 27a into the “OFF” state) is output.

  If the instruction receiving unit 13a receives a decoding signal “OFF” instruction (an instruction to set the input signal (VICS signal) to the decoder 27a to the “OFF” state) from the tuner managing unit 28 (step S301 “ OFF ”), the decoding signal“ OFF ”instruction is interpreted and accepted as an operation instruction of“ frequency setting processing ”for the tuner 12a (step S302). The frequency setting unit 13b receives an operation instruction of “frequency setting processing” from the instruction receiving unit 13a, and changes the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 12a to a frequency (for example, “75.6 Mhz”) at which the wireless broadcast cannot be received. Setting is made (step S303).

  On the other hand, when receiving a decoding signal “ON” instruction (an instruction to turn on the input signal to the decoder 27) from the tuner management unit 28 (step S301 “ON”), a decoding signal “OFF” instruction is issued. Wait until it is accepted.

  Subsequently, the RF signal gain control unit 13c performs control so as to lower the gain of the RF signal as compared with the gain of the RF signal in the steady state (step S304). Specifically, the tuner 12a reduces the amplification factor of the RF signal to lower the sensitivity of the antenna 11, thereby reducing the amplification of the interference wave amplified along with the RF signal.

  Note that the processing of the above steps S303 and S304 (frequency setting processing and RF signal gain control processing) is performed by the tuner management unit 28 instructing a decoding signal “ON” (an instruction to turn on the input signal to the decoder 27a). ) Until it is accepted.

  As described above, according to the radio receiver according to the second embodiment, the application range of the present invention can be applied only when the decoding signals output from the plurality of tuners 12 in the radio receiver 10 interfere with each other. The decoding signal (television signal) and the multiplexed signal (composite signal or VICS signal) input from the tuner 32 of the other device (in the second embodiment, the television receiver 30) to the decoder 27c are not limited to each other. Even if the present invention is applied to the case where the interference occurs, the same effect can be obtained.

  Although the first and second embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments described above, and various other implementations are possible within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. It may be implemented in an example.

  For example, in the second embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied when the input signal (VICS signal) to the decoder 27a is set to the “OFF” state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The same applies to the case where the input signal (television signal) to the decoder 27c is set to the “OFF” state (see FIG. 4).

  That is, in the television receiver 30, the instruction receiving unit 33 a in the CPU 33 receives the decoder signal from the tuner 12 a of the radio receiver 10 when the television signal (composite video signal) is input from the tuner 32 in the television receiver 30 to the decoder 27 c. In response to an instruction to input a multiplexed signal (VICS signal) to the terminal 27a, a decoding signal “OFF” instruction (an instruction to set the input signal to the decoder 27c to the “OFF” state) is received from the tuner management unit 28. The decoding signal “OFF” instruction is interpreted as an operation instruction of “frequency setting processing” for the tuner 32.

  Then, the frequency setting unit 33b, when receiving an operation instruction of “frequency setting processing” by the instruction receiving unit 33a, does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by the other tuner with the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 32 Set to. Specifically, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 32 is set to a frequency band that does not include a multiplexed signal (a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting that does not include a multiplexed signal is performed). In this way, it is possible to set the frequency of a signal to be detected to a frequency that does not interfere with a decoding signal detected by another tuner while allowing reception of a wireless broadcast that does not include a multiplexed signal. ing. Alternatively, the television channel information in the area in which the vehicle is traveling may be received from the in-vehicle navigation device 20, and the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 32 may be set to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting is not performed.

  Further, the frequency setting unit 33b is a frequency band in which radio broadcasting cannot receive the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner 32 (for example, 90.0 MHz to 108.0 MHz, which are frequency bands of “VHF I” and “VHF II”) and 170 .. (Frequency band other than 0 MHz to 222.0 MHz). In this way, if the frequency of the signal to be detected is set to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received, there is no possibility of mutual interference with other decoding signals. Therefore, the television receiver 30 can detect the signal to be detected. It becomes possible to set the frequency centrally.

  In the first and second embodiments, a decoding signal “OFF” instruction (an instruction to set the input signal to the decoder 27 to the “OFF” state) is received from the tuner management unit 28 in the in-vehicle navigation device 20, and the decoding is performed. Although the radio receiver interpreting the signal “OFF” instruction (instruction for setting the input signal to the decoder 27 in the “OFF” state) as the operation instruction of the “frequency setting process” has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it monitors whether or not the decoding signals output from a plurality of tuners interfere with each other, and if it is detected that the decoding signals interfere with each other, the tuner Tuner management that instructs to set the frequency of the signal to be detected to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by other tuners It may be used location (vehicle navigation system).

  For example, a case is assumed in which an instruction is given to input a multiplexed signal from the tuner 12b to the decoder 27b when an audio signal is input from the tuner 12a to the decoder 27a (a case similar to the first embodiment). At this time, the in-vehicle navigation device (tuner management device) 20, as shown in FIG. 5, when the tuner management unit 28 detects that the decoding signals from the tuner 12 interfere with each other, A detection frequency setting instruction unit 28a that instructs to set the frequency of the signal detected by 12b to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by the tuner 12a is provided.

  That is, when the tuner management unit 28 detects that the decoding signals from the tuner 12 interfere with each other, the detection frequency setting instruction unit 28a instructs the decoding signal “OFF” (the input signal to the decoder 27b is “OFF”). In place of the “instruction to set” state), the frequency to be set (frequency band not including multiple signals or radio broadcast reception) is received for the tuner 12b whose input signal to the decoder 27 should be in the “OFF” state. Instructing the frequency band that cannot be performed) eliminates the need for a selection switch that turns the input signal to the decoder into the “OFF” state without changing the configuration of the existing tuner, thereby reducing costs.

  In the first and second embodiments, as a situation where a multiplexed signal (composite signal) may interfere with other decoding signals, when a radio receiver has two tuners, an audio signal is input from one tuner to the decoder. When a multiplexed signal is input from the other tuner to the decoder, a “case” that interferes, and a TV signal (composite video signal) is input from the tuner of the TV receiver to the decoder, and from the tuner of the radio receiver to the decoder Although the case where the present invention is applied to the “case” that interferes with the input of the VICS signal to the vehicle is described, the present invention is not limited to this, and is a request from the in-vehicle navigation device (tuner management device) 20 side. The same applies to the case where the decoding signal “OFF” is instructed based on .

  In the first and second embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to the “radio receiver” and / or the “television receiver” has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other devices are used. The present invention can be similarly applied to a case where a multiplexed signal (composite signal or VICS signal) interferes with a decoding signal from the tuner. For example, if the multiplex signal (composite signal) output from the tuner of the radio receiver causes noise interference with the “display” or “ETC”, the multiplex signal includes the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner in the radio receiver. By setting to a frequency band that cannot be received or a frequency band that cannot be received by wireless broadcasting, it is possible to eliminate the need for a radio receiver selection switch that turns off the input signal to the decoder.

  In addition, among the processes described in this embodiment, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or the processes described as being performed manually can be performed. All or a part can be automatically performed by a known method. In addition, the processing procedure, control procedure, specific name, and information including various data and parameters shown in the above-described document and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified.

  Further, each component of each illustrated apparatus is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally or physically distributed or arbitrarily distributed in arbitrary units according to various loads or usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured. Further, all or any part of each processing function performed in each device may be realized by a CPU and a program analyzed and executed by the CPU, or may be realized as hardware by wired logic.

  As described above, the receiving device, the tuner, and the tuner management device according to the present invention include a receiving device including a plurality of tuners for detecting a decoding signal having a desired frequency from the received radio wave, and for decoding the desired frequency from the receiving radio wave. Useful for tuners that detect signals and tuner management devices that collectively manage decoding signals output from a plurality of tuners, and in particular, a selection switch that turns off input signals (multiplexed signals) to the decoder. Is suitable for a receiving apparatus, a tuner, and a tuner management apparatus that can reduce costs.

3 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. It is a figure which shows the frequency spectrum of FM multiplex broadcasting. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of frequency setting processing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration of a receiving apparatus according to a second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the receiver which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Receiver 10 Radio receiver 11 Antenna 12a, 12b Tuner 13 CPU
13a Instruction receiving unit 13b Frequency setting unit 13c RF signal gain control unit 20 On-vehicle navigation device 21 Input unit 22 Audio output control unit 23 Audio output unit 24 Display control unit 25 Display unit 26 Main control unit 27a, 27b, 27c Decoder 28 Tuner management Unit 28a Detection frequency setting instruction unit 30 TV receiver 31 Antenna 32 Tuner 33 CPU
33a Instruction receiving unit 33b Frequency setting unit 33c RF signal gain control unit

Claims (12)

A receiving device including a plurality of tuners for detecting a decoding signal of a desired frequency from a received radio wave,
Monitoring means for monitoring whether or not decoding signals detected by a plurality of tuners interfere with each other;
A frequency setting means for setting a frequency of a signal detected by a predetermined tuner to a frequency that does not interfere with a decoding signal detected by another tuner when the monitoring means detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other;
A receiving apparatus comprising:   The frequency setting means sets a frequency of a signal detected by a predetermined tuner to a frequency band not including a multiplexed signal when the monitoring means detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other. The receiving device according to claim 1.   The frequency setting means sets the frequency of a signal detected by a predetermined tuner to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received when the monitoring means detects that decoding signals interfere with each other. Item 3. The receiving device according to Item 1 or 2. It has an amplifier circuit that amplifies the detection output from the tuner,
The frequency of the signal to be detected is set by the frequency setting means, and further comprises gain control means for controlling the gain of the amplifier circuit to be low. Receiver device.   The receiving apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the amplifier circuit is a high-frequency amplifier circuit. A tuner for detecting a decoding signal of a desired frequency from a received radio wave,
Instruction accepting means for interpreting and accepting an instruction to turn off an input signal to the decoder as a frequency setting instruction for the tuner;
A frequency setting means for setting a frequency of a signal detected by the tuner to a frequency that does not interfere with a decoding signal detected by another tuner when a frequency setting instruction is received by the instruction receiving means;
A tuner characterized by having   The frequency setting unit, when receiving a frequency setting instruction by the instruction receiving unit, sets a frequency of a signal detected by the tuner to a frequency band that does not include a multiplexed signal. Tuners.   The frequency setting means, when receiving a frequency setting instruction by the instruction receiving means, sets a frequency of a signal detected by the tuner to a frequency band in which wireless broadcasting cannot be received. The tuner described. The constant gain control of the RF signal is performed based on the intensity of the received radio wave,
The frequency setting means further includes an RF signal gain control means for setting the frequency of the signal to be detected and controlling the gain of the RF signal to be lower than the gain of the RF signal in a steady state. The tuner according to claim 6, 7 or 8. A tuner management device that collectively manages decoding signals output from a plurality of tuners,
Monitoring means for monitoring whether decoding signals output from a plurality of tuners interfere with each other;
When the monitoring unit detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner is set to a frequency that does not interfere with the decoding signal detected by another tuner for at least one tuner. Detection frequency setting instruction means for instructing to set;
A tuner management device comprising:   The detection frequency setting instruction means, when the monitoring means detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other, the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner with respect to at least one tuner is a frequency not including a multiplexed signal. 11. The tuner management apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the tuner management apparatus instructs to set a band.   The detection frequency setting instruction means, when the monitoring means detects that the decoding signals interfere with each other, to at least one tuner, a frequency band in which radio broadcast cannot receive the frequency of the signal detected by the tuner The tuner management apparatus according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the tuner management apparatus is instructed to set to the following.

Images