JP2005322989A - Signal transmission apparatus, signal transmission system, and signal transmission method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology of capable of receiving the operating state of a first apparatus outputted from the first apparatus and displaying the operating state. <P>SOLUTION: The signal transmission apparatus is configured to include a voice notice registration means for registering, in advance, the processing for displaying prescribed notice contents in voice outputted from the first apparatus onto a display apparatus; a voice receiving means for receiving a voice outputted from the first apparatus; a voice discriminating means for comparing the received voice, with the voices with respect to the processing registered in advance by the voice notice registration means and discriminating whether the received voice is the voice with respect to the processing, registered in advance; and a display signal output means for generating and outputting a display signal with respect to the prescribed notice contents, when it is discriminated that the received voice is the voice, with respect to the processing registered in advance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a signal transmission device that receives an operation status of a first device output from a first device (recording / reproducing device or the like) and outputs a display signal to display the operation status.

  In recent years, a remote controller provided with a monitor has been used.

Patent Document 1 discloses a VTR remote controller with a monitor that receives a video signal transmitted from a video signal transmission unit provided in the VTR and displays the video signal with respect to a remote control for controlling the operation of the VTR. Yes. However, this Patent Document 1 does not sufficiently disclose a technique for receiving the operation status of the first device output from the first device and outputting a display signal for displaying the operation status.
JP-A-8-251671

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to receive and display the operating status of the first device output from the first device.

  The signal transmission device according to the present invention is output from the first device and voice notification registration means for registering in advance processing for displaying predetermined notification contents by voice output from the first device on the display device. A voice receiving means for receiving the voice, and comparing the received voice with a sound related to the process registered in advance by the voice notification registration means, and whether the received voice is a sound related to the pre-registered process A sound determination means for determining whether or not, and a display signal output means for generating and outputting a display signal related to the predetermined notification content when the received sound is determined to be a sound related to the previously registered process Are provided.

  The signal transmission system according to the present invention is output from the first device and voice notification registration means for registering in advance processing for displaying predetermined notification contents by voice output from the first device on the display device. A voice receiving means for receiving the voice, and comparing the received voice with a sound related to the process registered in advance by the voice notification registration means, and whether the received voice is a sound related to the pre-registered process A sound determination means for determining whether or not, and a display signal output means for generating and outputting a display signal related to the predetermined notification content when the received sound is determined to be a sound related to the previously registered process And a display means for receiving the display signal output from the display signal output means and displaying the predetermined notification content.

  The signal transmission method according to the present invention includes a step of pre-registering a process for displaying predetermined notification contents by sound output from the first device on the display device, and a sound output from the first device. A step of receiving and comparing the received voice with a sound relating to a process registered in advance by the voice notification registration means, and determining whether or not the received voice is a sound relating to the pre-registered process. And a step of creating and outputting a display signal related to the predetermined notification content when the received voice is determined to be a sound related to the previously registered process. .

  According to the configuration described above, it is possible to receive and display the operating status of the first device output from the first device. In addition, this makes it possible to visually notify the user of the operating status of the first device output from the first device.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing an outline of a signal transmission apparatus.

  Reference numeral 101 denotes a recording / reproducing apparatus (first apparatus), reference numeral 102 denotes a signal transmission apparatus, reference numeral 103 denotes a video display apparatus, reference numeral 104 denotes a recording / reproducing apparatus (second apparatus), reference numeral 105 denotes a remote control, and reference numeral 105a denotes a remote control. It is a display unit.

  The recording / reproducing apparatus (first apparatus) 101 is, for example, a DVD recorder. For example, when the recording process is completed, the recording / playback apparatus (first apparatus) 101 outputs, for example, a beep sound (hereinafter also referred to as voice) to notify the completion of the recording process. The signal transmitting device 102 is installed near the recording / reproducing device (first device) 101. It is desirable that the signal transmission device 102 be installed at least in a range where notification by sound reaches the recording / reproducing device (first device) 101.

  In the signal transmission apparatus 102, processing contents corresponding to the sound output from the recording / reproducing apparatus 101 are registered in advance. The signal transmitting apparatus 102 receives the sound output from the recording / reproducing apparatus (first apparatus) 101, and creates a display signal when the sound is related to processing registered in advance. Then, the generated display signal is transmitted to the remote controller 105. At this time, the display signal is preferably transmitted by wireless communication.

  The remote controller 105 receives the display signal transmitted by wireless communication, and displays the processing content corresponding to the sound output from the recording / reproducing apparatus 101 on the display unit 105a of the remote controller configured by, for example, liquid crystal. In addition to this, an operation guide may be displayed.

  FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a flowchart mainly explaining the operation of the signal transmission apparatus.

  Reference numeral 1100 is a start step here. Then, it progresses to the step which attached | subjected the code | symbol 1101.

  Reference numeral 1101 denotes a step of registering in advance in the signal transmission device a process for displaying the sound notification of the recording / reproducing device on the remote controller. Then, it progresses to the step which attached | subjected the code | symbol 1102.

Reference numeral 1102 denotes an installation step in which the signal transmission apparatus is located near the recording / reproducing apparatus (range in which sound can reach). Then, it progresses to the step which attached | subjected the code | symbol 1103.

  Reference numeral 1103 denotes a step of outputting a sound output (sounding) at the time when the recording / reproducing apparatus is registered in advance (for example, when recording is finished). Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 1104.

  Reference numeral 1104 denotes a step in which the signal transmitting apparatus receives the sound output from the recording / reproducing apparatus. Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 1105.

  Reference numeral 1105 denotes a step of determining whether or not the sound received by the signal transmission apparatus 102 is a sound related to a process registered in advance. If it is determined that the sound received by the signal transmission apparatus 102 is a sound related to a process registered in advance, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 1106 (Yes). If it is determined that the sound received by the signal transmission device 102 is not a sound related to a process registered in advance, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral 1102 and the above process is repeated (No).

  Reference numeral 1106 denotes a step in which the signal transmission device creates a display signal and transmits the created display signal to the remote controller 105. Then, it progresses to the step which attached | subjected the code | symbol 1107.

  Reference numeral 1107 denotes a step in which the remote controller 105 receives the display signal and displays a sound notification on the display unit 105a. Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 1108.

  Reference numeral 1108 denotes an end step, and the processing here ends.

  That is, in the embodiment of the present invention, a process for displaying the predetermined notification contents by voice output from the first device (101) on the display device (105) is registered in advance (voice notification registration means). ), The voice output from the first device (101) is received (voice receiving means), the received voice is compared with the sound related to the process registered in advance by the voice notification registration means, and the received voice is It is determined whether or not the sound is related to the registered process (voice determination means), and if it is determined that the received sound is a sound related to the previously registered process, a display signal related to a predetermined notification content is created And output (display signal output means), receive the display signal output from the display signal output means, and display predetermined notification contents (display means).

  FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram for explaining the outline of a signal transmission apparatus.

  The same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  Reference numeral 205 denotes a video display device, and reference numeral 205a denotes a display unit of the video display device.

  As described above, the recording / reproducing apparatus (first apparatus) 101 is constituted by, for example, a DVD recorder. When the dubbing process is completed, the recording / playback apparatus (first apparatus) 101 outputs a sound (sound) such as a beep and notifies the completion of the recording process. It is desirable that the signal transmission device 102 be installed near the recording / reproducing device (first device) 101 and at least be installed in a range where notification by sound reaches.

  In the signal transmission apparatus 102, processing contents corresponding to the sound output from the recording / reproducing apparatus 101 are registered in advance. The signal transmitting apparatus 102 receives the sound output from the recording / reproducing apparatus (first apparatus) 101, and creates a display signal when the sound is related to processing registered in advance. Then, the generated display signal is transmitted to the video display device 205 such as a liquid crystal. At this time, the display signal is preferably transmitted by wireless communication.

  The video display device 205 receives the display signal transmitted by wireless communication, and displays the processing content corresponding to the sound output from the recording / playback device 101 on the display unit 205 a of the video display device 205. Here, the message “Dubbing is complete” is displayed.

  FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart mainly explaining the operation of the signal transmission apparatus.

  Reference numeral 2100 is a start step here. Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 2101.

  Reference numeral 2101 denotes a step of registering in advance in the signal transmission device the processing for displaying the notification by the sound of the recording / reproducing device on the remote control. Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 2102.

Reference numeral 2102 denotes an installation step in which the signal transmission apparatus is located near the recording / reproducing apparatus (range in which sound can reach). Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 2103.

  Reference numeral 2103 denotes a step of outputting a sound output (sounding) at the time when the recording / reproducing apparatus is registered in advance (for example, the end of recording). Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 2104.

  Reference numeral 2104 denotes a step in which the signal transmitting apparatus receives the sound output from the recording / reproducing apparatus. Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 2105.

  Reference numeral 2105 denotes a step of determining whether or not the sound received by the signal transmission apparatus 102 is a sound related to a process registered in advance. If it is determined that the sound received by the signal transmission apparatus 102 is a sound related to a process registered in advance, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral 2106 (Yes). When it is determined that the sound received by the signal transmission device 102 is not a sound related to the process registered in advance, the process proceeds to the step denoted by reference numeral 2102 and the above process is repeated (No).

  Reference numeral 2106 denotes a step in which the signal transmission device creates a display signal and transmits the created display signal to the display device 205. Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 2107.

  Reference numeral 2107 denotes a step in which the display device 205 receives a display signal and displays a sound notification on the display unit 205a. Subsequently, the process proceeds to a step denoted by reference numeral 2108.

  Reference numeral 2108 denotes an end step, and the processing here ends.

  FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram for explaining an example of displaying an operation guide, for example.

  The same components as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  Reference numeral 104 denotes a recording / reproducing apparatus (second apparatus). Here, the video display device 205 communicates with the recording / reproducing device (second device).

  The display device 205 requests the display / recording device (second device) 104 to display data recorded in the recording / playback device (second device) 104.

  Subsequently, the recording / reproducing device 104 transmits, for example, status information, editing operation information, operation guide information, key lighting information, and the like to the display device 205. The display device 205 receives the information and displays it on the display unit 205a of the display device according to the contents. The display device 205 may be configured to turn on / off the key according to the received content. Further, according to the operation description (here, high-speed dubbing operation description: HDD → DVD copy, HDD → DVD transfer, HDD → HDD disk, etc.) displayed on the display unit 205a, the user moves from the display device 205 to the recording / playback device 104. On the other hand, an operation instruction may be given.

  With the configuration described above, it is possible to receive and display the operating status of the first device output from the first device. In addition, this makes it possible to visually notify the user of the operating status of the first device output from the first device.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by variously modifying the constituent elements without departing from the spirit of the invention in the implementation stage.

The figure which shows embodiment of this invention and is a figure explaining the outline of a signal transmitter. The flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and mainly demonstrates operation | movement of a signal transmitter. The figure which shows other embodiment of this invention and is a figure explaining the outline of a signal transmitter. The flowchart which shows other embodiment of this invention and mainly demonstrates operation | movement of a signal transmitter. The figure which shows embodiment of this invention and is a figure explaining the example which displays an operation guide, for example.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 ... Recording / reproducing apparatus (1st apparatus), 102 ... Signal transmission apparatus, 103 ... Video display apparatus, 104 ... Recording / reproducing apparatus (2nd apparatus), 105 ... Remote control, 105a ... Display part of remote control, 205 ... Video | video Display device, 205a... Display unit of video display device.

Claims (5)

In a signal transmission device that outputs a display signal for displaying a display related to the first device based on sound output from the first device,
Voice notification registration means for pre-registering a process for displaying predetermined notification contents by voice output from the first device on the display device;
Audio receiving means for receiving audio output from the first device;
A voice determination unit that compares the received voice with a sound related to a process registered in advance by the voice notification registration unit, and determines whether the received voice is a sound related to the pre-registered process;
Signal transmission comprising display signal output means for generating and outputting a display signal related to the predetermined notification contents when the received voice is determined to be a sound related to the pre-registered processing apparatus. In a signal transmission system for creating and displaying a display signal for displaying a display related to a first device based on sound output from the first device,
Voice notification registration means for pre-registering a process for displaying predetermined notification contents by voice output from the first device on the display device;
Audio receiving means for receiving audio output from the first device;
A voice determination unit that compares the received voice with a sound related to a process registered in advance by the voice notification registration unit, and determines whether the received voice is a sound related to the pre-registered process;
Display signal output means for creating and outputting a display signal related to the predetermined notification content when the received sound is determined to be a sound related to the pre-registered processing;
A signal transmission system comprising: display means for receiving the display signal output from the display signal output means and displaying the predetermined notification content.   The signal transmission apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display signal output from the display signal output means is transmitted in a wireless form. In a signal transmission method for outputting a display signal for displaying a display related to a first device based on sound output from the first device,
Pre-registering a process for displaying predetermined notification contents by voice output from the first device on the display device;
Receiving audio output from the first device;
Comparing the received voice with a sound related to the process registered in advance by the voice notification registration means, and determining whether the received voice is a sound related to the pre-registered process;
And a step of creating and outputting a display signal related to the predetermined notification content when the received voice is determined to be a sound related to the previously registered process. In a signal transmission method for creating and displaying a display signal for displaying a display related to a first device based on sound output from the first device,
Pre-registering a process for displaying predetermined notification contents by voice output from the first device on the display device;
Receiving audio output from the first device;
Comparing the received voice with a sound related to the process registered in advance by the voice notification registration means, and determining whether the received voice is a sound related to the pre-registered process;
Creating and outputting a display signal related to the predetermined notification content when the received voice is determined to be a sound related to the pre-registered processing;
Receiving the display signal output by the display signal output means, and displaying the predetermined notification content.

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