JP2006140583A - Broadcast recording apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem of a conventional broadcast recording apparatus such as a mobile terminal that is frequently moved that causes wasteful use of a limited capacity of a recording medium and a limited power if the recording is continued while not obtaining a sufficient reception level when the reception state is deteriorated although it is estimated that the reception state is fluctuated during broadcast recording and the viewing may be difficult in the conventional broadcast recording apparatus, the reception state may possibly be recovered and the recording cannot immediately be interrupted. <P>SOLUTION: The broadcast recording apparatus is proposed, which can temporarily stop/restart the recording in response to a reception state during the broadcast recording in the light of the realities as above. The broadcast recording apparatus checks the reception level, temporarily stops the recording when the broadcast reception is difficult, and restarts the recording when the reception state is recovered. Further, the broadcast recording apparatus displays information with respect to a state of the recording execution/interruption for a viewer for the convenience of the viewer when the viewer reproduces recorded data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a broadcast recording apparatus.

  In the conventional broadcast recording apparatus, even when the broadcast reception becomes difficult due to weather conditions or the like during the recording of the broadcast, the recording of the distorted broadcast or the blue back screen is performed. However, since conventional broadcast recording devices are mostly installed and used in an environment where reception is good, reception is difficult due to sudden conditions such as the above example, which causes trouble in recording. It was not a problem because it was rare to do.

Further, in the mobile information terminal device, when it is difficult to continue the recording process due to the deterioration of the reception level, a method of notifying the user of an alarm is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1). ).
JP 2004-153333 A

  The deteriorated reception state may be recovered, and it is not always necessary to terminate the recording just because a reception difficult state has occurred once.

  However, in spite of the difficulty in receiving the broadcast, continuing to record the broadcast is a waste of limited recording media and power. In addition, when reproducing the recorded program, unnecessary data is viewed, which impairs the convenience of the viewer.

  In particular, in the case of a broadcast recording apparatus such as a portable terminal that is frequently moved, the reception state constantly fluctuates, so that it is assumed that a state in which reception is difficult frequently occurs. In addition, the same inconvenience occurs in a fixed broadcast recording apparatus when it is difficult to receive a reception under sudden conditions.

  In view of such circumstances, the present invention proposes a broadcast recording apparatus that can pause and resume recording according to the reception state during broadcast recording.

  This broadcast recording apparatus checks the reception level, pauses recording if it is difficult to receive the broadcast, and resumes when the reception state is recovered.

  It is also possible to manage recording status information related to execution / interruption of recording so that a viewer can check when recording is reproduced.

  In the broadcast recording apparatus of the present invention, recording can be paused and resumed according to the reception state, and the waste of recording media and power caused by recording broadcasts with poor reception state and difficult to watch is eliminated. Can do.

  In addition, it is possible to manage the recording status information, display a portion that could not be recorded due to the deterioration of the reception state, and provide convenience for viewing the recorded data to the viewer.

  The best mode for carrying out each invention will be described below. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The first embodiment will mainly describe claims 1 and 7. In the second embodiment, claims 2 and 8 will be mainly described. The third embodiment will mainly describe Claim 3 and the like. The fourth embodiment will mainly describe claim 4 and the like. The fifth embodiment will mainly describe claim 5 and the like. The sixth embodiment will mainly describe claim 6 and the like.

<< Embodiment 1 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 1>
This embodiment is a broadcast recording apparatus that checks the broadcast reception level and, if the reception state is not good, pauses the recording of the broadcast and resumes when the reception state becomes good. is there.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of the concept of this embodiment. Recording is paused while the reception level is low and viewing is difficult, and resumed when the reception state is restored. In FIG. 1, the recording is interrupted during the period from T2 to T3 when the reception state deteriorates.

<Configuration of Embodiment 1>
FIG. 2 shows an example of functional blocks of the present embodiment. The “broadcast recording device” (0200) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 2 includes a “reception unit” (0210), a “recording unit” (0220), a “reception level determination unit” (0230), and a “recording command”. Output section "(0240).

  The “reception unit” (0210) is provided for receiving a broadcast. Although the target broadcast type differs depending on the device, it can be considered as a target for general television / radio broadcasts including terrestrial digital broadcasts.

  The “recording unit” (0220) is provided for recording the broadcast received by the receiving unit. Recording to a recording device such as an HDD or DVD is performed.

  The “reception level determination unit” (0230) is provided to determine whether the reception level at the reception unit satisfies a predetermined condition.

Predetermined conditions refer to the broadcast being received
・ It is a reception situation that can be viewed and recording can be performed. ・ It is set to judge whether it is a reception situation that is difficult to view and recording must be interrupted. The setting conditions may differ depending on the function. For example, if the reception level is greater than or equal to the value set for each device, it can be viewed, and if it is less, it is determined that viewing is difficult. Judgment can be considered.

  The “recording command output unit” (0240) executes the recording in the recording unit when the determination result in the reception level determination unit is a determination result that the reception level satisfies a predetermined condition, or It is provided for outputting a recording command which is a command for interrupting. The recording unit performs recording execution / interruption in accordance with a recording command.

  Note that even if the determination result at the reception level determination unit does not satisfy the predetermined condition, a recording command may be output depending on the setting of the predetermined condition. For example, when it is determined only whether or not viewing is possible as a predetermined condition, a recording command for executing recording is output when the condition is satisfied, and recording is performed when the condition is not satisfied It is conceivable to perform processing so as to output a recording command for interrupting.

  It is conceivable to use two types of recording commands: recording execution and recording interruption. When a recording command for recording execution is output, the recording unit continues processing if recording is being executed, and performs processing for resumption if recording is being interrupted, and executes recording. When a recording instruction for recording interruption is output, the recording unit performs processing for interrupting recording if recording is being executed, and maintains the state as it is if recording is being interrupted.

  Depending on the setting of the predetermined condition, the determination result by the reception level determination unit may be that the reception level does not satisfy the predetermined condition. In this case, since the recording command is not output, the recording unit continues the current state until the next determination is made, that is, if the recording is being executed, the recording unit continues the execution and the recording is interrupted. If it is in the middle, it will not be resumed.

  It is also conceivable that only one type of recording command is used, and a method that does not distinguish between recording execution and interruption is used. In this case, even if the reception level satisfies a predetermined condition, the reception level determination unit gives a determination result that the predetermined condition is satisfied only when the recording state in the recording unit is changed, Control is performed so that a recording command is output.

  When a recording command is output, the recording unit changes the recording state, that is, interrupts if recording is being executed, and performs processing for resumption if recording is being interrupted.

<Description of Specific Example of Embodiment 1>
A specific example of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 shows an example of specific functional blocks of the present embodiment. In this specific example, the reception level determination unit checks the reception level according to the determination condition held, determines whether or not the recording operation should be executed or interrupted, and the recording command output unit includes the reception level determination unit. A recording command for recording execution or interruption is output according to the determination result.

As a judgment condition in the reception level judgment unit,
-Judgment based only on the value of the reception level Set one or two numerical values, and if the reception level exceeds a certain value, viewing is possible.
If it is less than (or below) a certain value, it is determined that viewing is difficult. • Judged based on the value of reception level and time factors. Viewing is possible only after the state determined based on the above reception level is maintained for a certain period of time. Or, it may be determined that viewing is difficult.

In this specific example, two values Rh and Rl are set (Rh> Rl),
Viewing is possible when reception level> = Rh Consider a case where it is determined that viewing is difficult when reception level <Rl.

  If Rh> reception level> = Rl, it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied because it is not possible to determine whether viewing is possible or viewing is difficult. The reception level determination unit checks the reception level of the broadcast at regular or random intervals and determines whether or not the above condition is satisfied.

  In this specific example, it is assumed that the broadcast reception level changes as shown in the graph of FIG. 3, from the time point (1) during recording execution to the time point (2), (3), (4). Check the reception level.

  The receiving unit (0310) receives a broadcast from a broadcast antenna or the like.

  The reception level judgment unit (0330) first checks the reception level of the broadcast at that time.

When the reception level at each time point is expressed as R1 to R8, R1, R2, R6, R7, and R8 are:
Reception level> = Rh
Thus, it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied as a viewable state.

  The recording command output unit (0340) outputs a recording command for executing recording in accordance with the determination by the reception level determination unit.

  The recording unit (0320) executes recording according to the recording command.

  Since the recording is in progress at the time of (1), (2), (7), (8), the recording is continued as it is, and the recording is interrupted at the time of (6). Process and resume recording.

Similarly, for R3 and R4,
Reception level <Rl
Thus, it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied as a viewing difficult state, and the recording command output unit (0340) outputs a recording command for interrupting recording according to the determination by the reception level determination unit.

  The recording unit (0320) interrupts recording according to the recording command.

  At the time point (3), a process for interrupting the recording in progress is performed. At the time point (4), the processing is already interrupted, so the state is kept as it is.

  Regarding R5, Rl <= reception level <Rh, and it is determined that viewing is possible / difficult to view, and it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, so the recording command is not output and recording is interrupted. Will remain.

  Through the processing as described above, in this specific example, recording is executed during (1) to (3), (6) and thereafter. In (8) and after, similar processing is continued and recording is executed / interrupted.

<Processing flow of Embodiment 1>
FIG. 4 shows an example of the flow of processing in the first embodiment. The operation method of the broadcast recording apparatus in the present embodiment includes the following steps. The broadcast recording process is started by a viewer or a recording execution instruction by setting a timer, etc., performs a process for starting recording, and performs a process for receiving a broadcast (reception step S0410). If there is a recording execution stop instruction due to a viewer or a timer timeout, the processing is ended as it is. Processing for determining whether or not the reception level in the reception step satisfies a predetermined condition is performed (reception level determination step S0430). When the determination result in the reception level determination step is a determination result that the reception level satisfies a predetermined condition, a process for outputting a recording command that is a command for executing or interrupting recording is performed. (Recording command output step S0440). According to the recording command, a process for executing or interrupting recording of the broadcast received in the receiving step is performed (recording step S0450). An example of the determination regarding the predetermined condition in the reception level determination unit is shown in FIG.

<Effect of Embodiment 1>
In the broadcast recording apparatus of the present invention, recording can be paused and resumed according to the reception state, and the waste of recording media and power caused by recording broadcasts with poor reception state and difficult to watch is eliminated. Can do.

<< Embodiment 2 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 2>
This embodiment is a broadcast recording apparatus that checks the broadcast reception level and, if the reception state is not good, pauses the recording of the broadcast and resumes when the reception state becomes good. And recording status information related to the execution / interruption of recording is managed and provided to the viewer.

<Configuration of Embodiment 2>
An example of functional blocks of this embodiment is shown in FIG. The “broadcast recording device” (0600) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 6 includes a “reception unit” (0610), a “recording unit” (0620), a “reception level determination unit” (0630), and a “record command”. It consists of “output unit” (0640), “recording status information management unit” (0650), and “display unit” (0660).

  The configuration excluding the “recording status information management unit” (0650) and the “display unit” (0660) is the same as that in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the recording status information related to execution / interruption of recording is stored. It is managed and displayed.

  The “recording status information management unit” (0650) is provided to manage the recording status information in the recording unit (0620).

  Here, the “recording status information” is information relating to the status of recording execution / interruption of broadcasting in the recording unit, for example, the time when execution / interruption processing occurs, the elapsed time since the start of recording, Execution / interruption elapsed time is considered. The recording status information management unit (0650) creates the recording status information as additional information for broadcast recording, and refers to it as necessary on the display unit (0660).

  The “display unit” (0660) is provided to display the recording status information managed by the recording status information management unit (0650). When a recorded broadcast is interrupted, it provides a means for the viewer to refer to where the recording was not recorded.

<Description of Specific Example of Embodiment 2>
If recording is interrupted / resumed depending on the reception status of the broadcast, when the recorded broadcast is played back, it will be unclear where and how much was recorded even if the recording was interrupted, causing inconvenience to the viewer. Can be considered. Therefore, this broadcast recording apparatus provides means for the viewer to refer to the status of recording execution / interruption.

  In this specific example, as in the first embodiment, when processing is performed in the reception unit, reception level determination unit, recording command output unit, and recording unit, and recording is interrupted by a recording command for interruption When the recording is resumed by the execution recording command, the recording status information management unit performs processing. The recording status information management unit creates recording status information based on the recording command and the recording interruption / resumption time.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the recording status information. Here, when the broadcast recording start / end time and recording interruption / resumption occur, the contents and time are used as the recording status information.

  It is conceivable that the display unit displays the recording status information according to the viewer's request at the time of recording / playback or at an arbitrary time including the recording process.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a screen that displays the recording status information. Here, information such as the program name and recording date, and the time when the recording was performed are displayed.

<Processing flow of Embodiment 2>
FIG. 9 shows an example of the flow of processing in the second embodiment. The operation method of the broadcast recording apparatus in the present embodiment includes the following steps. As in the first embodiment, the processing from the reception step (S0910) to the recording step (S0950) is performed. Thereafter, in accordance with the recording execution / interruption process, a process for managing the recording status information in the recording step is performed (recording status information management step S0960).

  A process for displaying the recording status information managed in the recording status information management step is performed in accordance with a viewer's request at any time including recording and playback or during the recording process (display step).

<Effect of Embodiment 2>
In the broadcast recording apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to manage and display recording status information of recording execution / interruption performed according to the reception state. Further, when recording is interrupted, the recording status information is displayed to the viewer, so that it is possible to clarify where and how much has not been recorded, and to facilitate the convenience of the viewer.

<< Embodiment 3 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 3>
This embodiment is a broadcast recording apparatus that checks the broadcast reception level and, if the reception state is not good, pauses the recording of the broadcast and resumes when the reception state becomes good. And recording status information related to execution / interruption of recording, and providing information on recording interruption time to viewers.

<Configuration of Embodiment 3>
An example of the functional block of this embodiment is shown in FIG. The “broadcast recording device” (1000) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 10 includes a “reception unit” (1010), a “recording unit” (1020), a “reception level determination unit” (1030), and a “record command”. An “output unit” (1040), a “recording status information management unit” (1050), and a “display unit” (1060). The “recording status information management unit” (1050) includes “recording interruption time calculation means”. (1051).

  The configuration excluding the “recording interruption time calculating means” (1051) is the same as that of the second embodiment, and this embodiment is characterized in that the recording interruption time can be obtained from the managed recording status information.

  “Recording interruption time calculating means” (1051) is provided for calculating the recording interruption time based on the recording command. The recording interruption time can be obtained by calculating the time from the time when the recording interruption by the recording command is performed to the time when the next recording execution is performed, which is managed as the recording status information. The total interruption time during recording can be calculated by summing the interruption times.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a screen that displays recording status information including the recording interruption time.

<Processing flow of Embodiment 3>
The process flow of the broadcast recording apparatus in the present embodiment is the same as the process in the second embodiment. However, processing for calculating the recording interruption time based on the recording command is performed in the recording status information management step, and the recording interruption time is also displayed in the display step.

<Effect of Embodiment 3>
In the broadcast recording apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to manage and display recording status information of recording execution / interruption performed according to the reception state. In addition, when there is a recording interruption, the recording interruption time is displayed together with the recording status information, so that it becomes possible to see at a glance how much interruption time has occurred, and for the convenience of the viewer. Can be planned.

<< Embodiment 4 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 4>
This embodiment is a broadcast recording apparatus that checks the broadcast reception level and, if the reception state is not good, pauses the recording of the broadcast and resumes when the reception state becomes good. And recording status information related to execution / interruption of recording, and providing information on the number of recording interruptions to viewers.

<Configuration of Embodiment 4>
An example of functional blocks of this embodiment is shown in FIG. The “broadcast recording device” (1200) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 12 includes a “reception unit” (1210), a “recording unit” (1220), a “reception level determination unit” (1230), and a “record command”. An “output unit” (1240), a “recording status information management unit” (1250), and a “display unit” (1260). The “recording status information management unit” (1250) includes “recording interruption number calculation means”. (1251).

  The configuration excluding the “recording interruption number calculating means” (1251) is the same as that in the second or third embodiment, and this embodiment can obtain the number of recording interruptions from the managed recording status information. To do.

  The “recording interruption count calculation means” (1251) is provided for calculating the recording interruption count based on the recording command. The number of recording interruptions can be calculated by counting the number of times recording is interrupted by a recording command, which is managed as recording status information.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a screen that displays the recording status information including the recording interruption time.

<Processing Flow of Embodiment 4>
The process flow of the broadcast recording apparatus in the present embodiment is the same as the process in the second or third embodiment. However, in the recording status information management step, processing for calculating the number of recording interruptions based on the recording command is performed, and in the display step, the number of recording interruptions is also displayed.

<Effect of Embodiment 4>
In the broadcast recording apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to manage and display recording status information of recording execution / interruption performed according to the reception state. In addition, when recording is interrupted, the recording status information is displayed together with the number of recording interruptions, so that the number of interruptions can be seen at a glance, which is more convenient for the viewer. Can be planned.

<< Embodiment 5 >>
<Outline of Embodiment 5>
This embodiment is a broadcast recording apparatus that checks the broadcast reception level and, if the reception state is not good, pauses the recording of the broadcast and resumes when the reception state becomes good. Yes, it is characterized in that a portion having a good reception state is extracted for reproduction according to the state of execution / interruption of recording.

<Configuration of Embodiment 5>
An example of the functional block of this embodiment is shown in FIG. The “broadcast recording device” (1400) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 14 includes a “reception unit” (1410), a “recording unit” (1420), a “reception level determination unit” (1430), and a “record command”. An “output unit” (1440), a “recording status information management unit” (1450), a “display unit” (1460), and a “playback part extraction unit” (1470).

  The configuration excluding the “playback part extraction unit” (1470) is the same as that in Embodiments 2 to 4, and this embodiment plays back from the recorded recording status information the location where reception is good and withstand viewing. It is characterized by extracting for.

  The “reproduction part extraction unit” (1470) is provided for extracting a reproduction part which is a recorded broadcast part to be reproduced based on the recording status information in the recording status information management unit (1450). Even when the reception state is not stable and there is a part where the recording is frequently interrupted, it is possible to reproduce the data as easy to view by omitting the part. The reproduction part extraction unit determines whether or not each interrupted recording part is a reproduction part, and performs control so that only the corresponding recording part is reproduced.

  Specifically, the recording time of each interrupted recording part is calculated from the recording execution time and recording interruption time managed as the recording status information, and if it is less than the set time, it is excluded as recording interruption. , Only the part that has been recorded for more than the set time is set as the playback part, and the viewer can specify whether to play each recording part by referring to the reception status information, and the playback is instructed. It is conceivable that only a part is used as a playback part, or both are used together, and a playback part is further selected by a viewer's instruction from a recorded part recorded for a set time or more.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of a display for the viewer to give a playback instruction. The recording status is displayed, and it is instructed whether or not to reproduce each recording portion, and that portion is extracted as a reproduction part. In FIG. 15, a recording state is displayed so that the state of recording interruption can be seen, and a check box for instructing whether or not to reproduce each recording portion represented by recording time is prepared. When the viewer checks a portion to be reproduced, the recorded portion is selected as a reproduction part. Here, in order to know at a glance how many recording parts have been selected, a reproduction instruction status reflecting the instruction is also displayed.

<Processing Flow of Embodiment 5>
The processing flow of the broadcast recording apparatus in the present embodiment is the same as the processing in the second to fourth embodiments. However, at the time of recording reproduction, a process for extracting a reproduction part which is a recorded broadcast part to be reproduced is performed based on the recording condition information managed in the recording condition information management step.

<Effect of Embodiment 5>
In the broadcast recording apparatus of the present invention, by managing the recording status information of the recording execution / interruption performed according to the reception state, even when the reception state deteriorates and the recording is interrupted, the reception state is It is possible to extract and reproduce a portion that is good and can withstand viewing, and can provide a record useful for the viewer.

<< Embodiment 6 >>
<Overview of Embodiment 6>
This embodiment checks a broadcast reception level, and if a reception state is not good, a broadcast recording apparatus that can temporarily stop recording of a broadcast and resume when the reception state becomes good This is a portable terminal device provided.

<Configuration of Embodiment 6>
An example of functional blocks of this embodiment is shown in FIG. The “broadcast recording device” (1610) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 16 includes a “reception unit” (1611), a “recording unit” (1612), a “reception level determination unit” (1613), and a “record command”. It consists of “output unit” (1614) and is mounted on “portable terminal device” (1600). The configuration of the broadcast recording apparatus of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and is the same as that of any of the second to fifth embodiments.

  The “portable terminal device” (1600) is a portable terminal device having a function of receiving, recording and reproducing various broadcasts, including those capable of viewing, recording and reproducing digital terrestrial broadcasting.

  The portable terminal device is assumed to be used while moving, and there is no guarantee that a sufficient reception state can always be secured. However, the deteriorated reception level has a high possibility of recovery because the condition varies with movement.

  In such a situation, by mounting the broadcast recording device on the portable terminal device, it is possible to reduce the waste of the recording medium and power caused by recording a broadcast for which a sufficient reception level cannot be obtained, and to perform only effective recording. Can be provided to viewers.

<Effect of Embodiment 6>
In the portable terminal device of the present invention, it is possible to use while moving by eliminating waste of recording media and power by recording a broadcast for which sufficient reception level cannot be obtained, and providing only effective recording to the viewer. Can help overcome the weaknesses of doing so.

<< Other Embodiments >>
An example of the configuration of another embodiment is shown in FIG. This embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a portable terminal device. In FIG. 17, the received video / audio data (1720) is stored in the receiving unit, the recording function unit (1730) and the recording device (1750) are stored in the recording unit, and the reception state monitoring unit (1760) is included in the receiving level determining unit and the recording unit. The recording command output unit includes a recording time management unit (1770) and interruption time information (1742) in the recording status information management unit, a recording data management display unit (1790) in the display unit, and a recording interruption information analysis unit (1780). ) Corresponds to the recording interruption time calculating unit, the recording interruption number calculating unit, and the reproduction part extracting unit, respectively.

  A state transition diagram in the case of recording in this embodiment is shown in FIG. When the recording start button is pressed by the user (1810), the reception state monitoring unit (1760) first determines whether recording is possible. When it is determined that recording is possible, a signal for resuming recording is sent from the reception state monitoring unit (1760) to the recording function unit (1730) and the recording time management unit (1770), and recording starts. The management unit (1770) records the recording start time (1820).

  If reception becomes difficult at the start of recording or during recording (1840), the recording status unit (1760) causes the recording function unit (1730) and the recording time management unit (1770) to suspend recording. A signal is sent. At this time, the recording function unit (1730) stops recording, and the recording time management unit (1770) records the recording stop time (1830).

  When reception is possible again, a signal for resuming recording is sent from the reception state monitoring unit (1760) to the recording function unit (1730) and the recording time management unit (1770). Thereby, the recording function unit (1730) resumes recording, and the recording time management unit (1770) records the recording start time (1820).

  If the data of the recording interruption time and the recording resumption time are in the video / audio data, they may be used.

  According to the present invention, when the reception level fluctuates during broadcast recording, recording can be paused / resumed according to the reception state, and waste due to recording a broadcast that is difficult to view can be saved. Therefore, it is useful as a broadcast recording apparatus.

Conceptual diagram for explaining the first embodiment Functional block diagram for explaining the first embodiment Specific functional block diagram for explaining the first embodiment The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 1. The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 1. Functional block diagram for explaining the second embodiment The figure which shows an example of the recording status information for describing Embodiment 2. The figure which shows an example of the display of the recording status information for describing Embodiment 2. The figure explaining the flow of processing of Embodiment 2. Functional block diagram for explaining the third embodiment The figure which shows an example of the display of the recording status information for describing Embodiment 3 Functional block diagram for explaining the fourth embodiment The figure which shows an example of the display of the recording status information for describing Embodiment 4 Functional block diagram for explaining the fifth embodiment The figure which shows an example of the user interface for describing Embodiment 5 Functional block diagram for explaining the sixth embodiment Functional block diagram for explaining other embodiments The figure which shows an example of the state transition diagram for demonstrating other embodiment

Explanation of symbols

0200 Broadcast recording device 0210 Reception unit 0220 Recording unit 0230 Reception level determination unit 0240 Recording command output unit

Claims (8)

A receiver for receiving broadcasts;
A recording unit for recording the broadcast received by the receiving unit;
A reception level determination unit for determining whether the reception level at the reception unit satisfies a predetermined condition;
When the determination result at the reception level determination unit is a determination result that the reception level satisfies a predetermined condition, a recording command that is a command for executing or interrupting recording at the recording unit is output. A recording command output unit,
A broadcast recording apparatus. A recording status information management unit for managing recording status information in the recording unit;
A display unit for displaying recording status information managed by the recording status information management unit;
The broadcast recording apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:   The broadcast recording apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the recording status information management unit includes recording interruption time calculating means for calculating a recording interruption time based on the recording command.   4. The broadcast recording apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the recording status information management unit includes a recording interruption number calculating unit that calculates a recording interruption number based on the recording command.   5. The broadcast recording apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a reproduction part extraction unit that extracts a reproduction part that is a recorded broadcast part to be reproduced based on the recording state information in the recording state information management unit.   A portable terminal device comprising the broadcast recording device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A receiving step for receiving the broadcast;
A recording step of recording the broadcast received in the receiving step;
A reception level determination step for determining whether the reception level in the reception step satisfies a predetermined condition;
If the determination result in the reception level determination step is a determination result that the reception level satisfies a predetermined condition, a recording command that is a command for executing or interrupting the recording in the recording step is output. Recording command output step to perform,
A method of operating a broadcast recording apparatus including: A recording status information management step for managing recording status information in the recording step;
The operation method of the broadcast recording apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising a display step of displaying the recording status information managed in the recording status information management step.

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