JP2006179097A - Optical disk device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optical disk device which enables a user to easily operate a main body key, in the case that he/she uses the main body key instead of a remote controller key when he/she loses the remote controller or a remote controller breaks down, and performs various functions of the remote controller without an increase in cost. <P>SOLUTION: When a STOP key is pressed down a plurality of times in a state that the PLAY key of a main body operation part is continued to be pressed down, the number of times of pressing down is counted. When the PLAY key is released and a count value is zero, original functions of the PLAY key are fixed. When the count value is not zero, a key code corresponding to the count value is extracted from a table, and functions of a remote controller which the key code indicates are fixed to the PLAY key of the main body operation part. In addition, the name of the remote controller key corresponding to the count value is extracted from the table, and a display means displays the name. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention can be operated by a remote controller having a plurality of keys, and includes a main body operation unit having a number of keys smaller than the number of keys of the remote controller, and reproduces information from or records / reproduces information on an optical disc. The present invention relates to an optical disc apparatus that performs the above.

Conventionally, an optical disc apparatus can be operated by a remote controller having a plurality of keys, and includes a main body operation unit having a number of keys smaller than the number of keys of the remote controller,
The remote controller key or the main body key is pressed to turn on / off the power, start playback, stop playback, or perform various other operations.
JP 2000-267992 A JP-A-8-17172 JP 2004-140811 A

By the way, the remote controller is often provided with a plurality of keys corresponding to various functions, a numeric keypad for inputting numbers, and the like. In recent years, due to the demand for downsizing of the main body of the apparatus, the main body operation section of the apparatus tends to concentrate the keys on the remote control side by reducing the number of keys as much as possible in order to reduce the space of the main body operation section. is there. However, if the user loses the remote control or the remote control breaks down, the functions that can be operated only with the remote control cannot be operated by the key operation of the main unit, which is very troublesome for the user. Problems arise.

Therefore, in the key operation selection device and the key operation selection method described in Patent Document 1, the function key is pressed a predetermined number of times while pressing the auxiliary key, and the number of presses is held in the press counter.
The function corresponding to the number of times is read from the function table, the function is displayed on the output device, the auxiliary key is released when the function desired by the user is reached, and the function display / control unit executes the function set at that time It is configured to do. However, the related art having such a configuration has a problem that the cost increases because the auxiliary key must be provided in the main body operation unit.

In the information reproducing apparatus described in Patent Document 2, a “+” button, a “−” button, and a “select” button are used.
It is configured to substitute the function of the remote control key by three main body keys with the button, but when the remote control is lost or broken, the function of the remote control key can be substituted with the main body key “+” button Since the three main body keys, i.e., the "-" button and the "select" button have to be operated, there arises a problem that the key operation is somewhat troublesome for the user.

In the digital broadcast receiving device described in Patent Document 3, the remote control function is substituted by providing the touch panel with the remote control function, but a new touch panel is required, which increases costs. Challenges arise.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. When the user loses the remote control or the remote control breaks down, when the function of the remote control key is substituted with the main unit key, the main unit key is used. It is an object of the present invention to provide an optical disc apparatus that can easily perform the above operations and that can realize each function of the remote controller without increasing the cost.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 is capable of being operated by a remote controller having a plurality of keys, and includes a main body operation unit having a number of keys smaller than the number of keys of the remote controller, and an optical disc In the optical disk apparatus for reproducing information or recording / reproducing information, the other main body key is pressed while one main body key selected from the two main body keys selected by the main body operation unit is kept pressed. A counter that counts the number of times the button is pressed, a table that indicates the correspondence between the count value of the number of times pressed, the key code of the remote control key, and the name of the remote control key, and the count value when the one main body key is released. Key confirmation means for extracting a corresponding key code from the table and confirming the function of the one main body key as a remote control key indicated by the key code; To provide an optical disk apparatus characterized by comprising a system controller and a key name display means for displaying the names of the remote control key corresponding to the count value extracted by the display means from said table.

In this configuration, for example, when the PLAY key of the main body operation unit is continuously pressed and, for example, the STOP key is pressed a plurality of times in this state, the number of presses is counted by the counter.
And when the PLAY key is released, if the count value of the counter remains 0,
Although the original function of the Y key is confirmed, when the count value is not 0, the key confirmation means extracts the key code corresponding to the count value from the table, and the remote control key indicated by the key code Is confirmed on the PLAY key of the main body operation unit. The key name display means extracts the name of the remote control key corresponding to the count value from the table and displays it on the display means.

According to this configuration, when the user loses the remote control or the remote control is broken, when the remote control key is substituted with the main body key, the main body key is pressed a plurality of times to determine each function of the remote control key. In addition, the name of the remote control key that is confirmed at this time is also displayed, so that the operation of the main unit key can be easily performed, and the current main unit key can be used as it is, thereby increasing the cost. Therefore, each function of the remote controller can be realized, and thus the convenience for the user is improved.

The invention of claim 2 can be operated by a remote controller having a plurality of keys, and has a main body operation unit having a number of keys smaller than the number of keys of the remote controller, In an optical disc apparatus that performs recording / reproduction, a remote controller according to the number of times the other main body key is pressed while one main body key selected from the two main body keys selected by the main body operation unit is being pressed. There is provided an optical disc apparatus comprising a system controller that designates a key and determines a function of the designated remote control key as a function of the one main body key.

In this configuration, when one of the two main body keys selected by the main body operation unit is continuously pressed and the other main body key is pressed a plurality of times, a plurality of remote control keys are selected according to the number of times the key is pressed. One remote control key is sequentially designated, and the function of the designated remote control key is determined as the function of the one main body key.

According to this configuration, when the user loses the remote control or the remote control is broken, when the remote control key is substituted with the main body key, the main body key is pressed a plurality of times to determine each function of the remote control key. In addition, the name of the remote control key that is confirmed at this time is also displayed, so that the operation of the main unit key can be easily performed, and the current main unit key can be used as it is, thereby increasing the cost. Therefore, each function of the remote controller can be realized, and thus the convenience for the user is improved.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, the system controller holds the other main body key in a state where one of the two main body keys selected by the main body operation unit is kept pressed. A counter that counts the number of times the button is pressed, a key determination unit that determines the function of the one main body key as a remote control key indicated by a key code corresponding to the count value of the number of times pressed, and a remote controller that corresponds to the count value Key name display means for displaying the name of the key on the display means, for example, the PLAY key of the main body operation unit can be kept depressed,
For example, if the STOP key is pressed several times in this state, the number of times of pressing can be counted, and when the PLAY key is released, if the count value remains 0, the original function of the PLAY key is confirmed. However, when the count value is not 0, the function of the remote control key indicated by the key code corresponding to the count value can be determined on the PLAY key of the main body operation unit, and the name of the remote control key corresponding to the count value Can be displayed on the display means.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the third aspect of the invention, the system controller depresses the other main body key while pressing one of the two main body keys selected by the main body operation unit. A counter that counts the number of times the key is pressed, a table that indicates the correspondence between the count value of the number of times the key is pressed, the key code of the remote control key, and the name of the remote key, and the count value when the one main body key is released The key code corresponding to the key number is extracted from the table and the function of the one main body key is determined as the remote control key indicated by the key code, and the name of the remote control key corresponding to the count value is extracted from the table. And the key name display means to be displayed on the display means, for example, the PLAY key of the main body operation unit is kept depressed, and in this state When the STOP key go pressed multiple times if For example, the press count is counted, and, when the PLAY key is released, if left the count value is 0, P
The original function of the LAY key is confirmed, but when the count value is not 0, the key code corresponding to the count value is extracted from the table, and the function of the remote control key indicated by the key code is indicated on the main body operation unit. The name of the remote control key corresponding to the count value can be extracted from the table, and the name of the remote control key can be displayed on the display means.

As described above, according to the present invention, an operation can be performed by a remote controller having a plurality of keys, and a main body operation unit having a number of keys smaller than the number of keys of the remote controller is provided, and information is stored on the optical disc. In an optical disc apparatus that performs reproduction or recording / reproduction, the number of times of pressing when the other main body key is pressed while one main body key selected from the two main body keys selected by the main body operation unit is being pressed. A counter for counting, a table indicating the correspondence between the count value of the number of times of pressing, the key code of the remote control key and the name of the remote control key, and the key code corresponding to the count value when the one main body key is released. Key confirmation means for confirming the function of the one main body key as a remote control key extracted from the table and indicated by the key code; and the count value Since the system controller has a key name display means for extracting the name of the corresponding remote control key from the table and displaying it on the display means, the remote control can be used when the user loses the remote control or the remote control breaks down. When substituting a key with the main unit key, you can press the main unit key multiple times to confirm each function of the remote control key, and the name of the remote control key determined at this time is also displayed. The operation of the remote control can be easily performed, and the main body key currently provided can be used as it is, so that each function of the remote control can be realized without increasing the cost. Therefore, it is easy for the user to use.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to operate with a remote controller having a plurality of keys,
In an optical disc apparatus that includes a main body operation unit having a number of keys smaller than the number of keys of the remote control and performs information reproduction or recording / reproduction with respect to the optical disc, two main body keys selected by the main body operation unit A remote control key is designated according to the number of times the other main body key is pressed while one of the main body keys is being pressed, and the function of the specified remote control key is designated as the function of the one main body key. If the user loses the remote control or the remote control breaks down and the remote control key is substituted with the main unit key, press the main unit key multiple times The function can be confirmed, and the name of the remote control key to be confirmed at this time is also displayed, which makes it easy to operate the main unit key. It can be, moreover, it can accept the body keys provided currently without cost, can implement the functions of the remote control, thus, usability is improved for the user.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an optical disc apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, an optical disk device such as a DVD player for reproducing information recorded on an optical disk (DVD) will be described. However, an optical disk device such as a DVD recorder for recording / reproducing information on / from an optical disk (DVD) is also described. Similarly, the function of the remote control key can be substituted with the main body key.

This optical disk apparatus includes a spindle motor 5 that rotates an optical disk (DVD) 1,
Laser light for reproducing information recorded on the optical disc 1 is emitted and the optical disc 1
An optical pickup 2 that receives reflected light from the optical disk, a sled 3 for moving the optical pick-up 2 in the radial direction of the optical disc 1, and the spindle motor 5 and the sled 3 according to an instruction from the system controller 22 and light A servo control unit 4 that performs control to move the focal position of the laser beam in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction with respect to the recording surface of the optical disc 1 by moving an objective lens (not shown) built in the pickup 2; Yes.

The optical disc apparatus also includes an RF amplifier 6 that amplifies an RF signal that is a read signal from the optical pickup 2 during reproduction of the optical disc 1, and an optical disc 1 that converts the RF signal output from the RF amplifier 6 into digital data. A digital signal processing unit 8 that stores data generated by performing signal demodulation processing and error correction processing according to the data format of the RAM 7 in the RAM 7, and a data stream output from the digital signal processing unit 8 in response to an instruction from the system controller 22 Is provided with a stream separator 9 for separating audio data, sub-picture data, and video data.

The optical disc apparatus also stores an audio decoder 11 that receives the audio data output from the stream separator 9 and performs a predetermined decoding process, and temporarily stores the data to perform the decoding process in the audio decoder 11. The RAM 10, the sub-picture decoder 13 that inputs the sub-picture data output from the stream separation unit 9 and performs a predetermined decoding process, and temporarily stores the data to perform the decoding process by the sub-picture decoder 13 A RAM 12, a video decoder 15 that receives the video data output from the stream separation unit 9 and performs a predetermined decoding process, and a RAM 14 that temporarily stores data to perform the decoding process in the video decoder 15. It has.

The optical disk apparatus also combines a video processor 17 that synthesizes data output from the video decoder 15 and data output from the sub-picture decoder 13 in accordance with an instruction from the system controller 22, and output from the video processor 17. A video encoder 18 that converts the synthesized data into a video signal for display and displays an image on the display device 20, and a D / D converter that converts the data output from the audio decoder 11 into an analog audio signal and supplies the analog audio signal to the speaker 19, for example. A converter 16 is provided.

The optical disk apparatus also includes a main body operation unit 21 having various operation keys for giving various instructions to the system controller 22, and the system controller 22 for controlling the entire apparatus. The main body operation unit 21 includes a remote controller (remote controller) 26.
Light receiving means (not shown) for receiving an optical signal indicating an operation command from the optical signal is converted into an electric signal by the light receiving means and the command signal is input to the system controller 22. The remote control 26 has various operation keys similar to those of the main body operation unit 21 and further has a plurality of keys. The arrangement of the keys (main body keys) of the main body operation unit 21 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the remote control 26
The arrangement of the keys (remote control keys) will be described with reference to FIG.

The optical disk apparatus also includes a flash ROM 23 for storing programs and data for controlling each component of the apparatus and for controlling the entire apparatus, and an arithmetic process according to the programs and data in the flash ROM 23. A CPU 24 that controls the controller 22 and a display unit 25 that is a display unit on the main body side that displays operation contents from the operation unit 21 or the remote controller 26 are provided.

The system controller 22 includes a main body operation unit 2 as a component that characterizes the present embodiment.
A counter 221 that counts the number of times of pressing when the other body key is pressed while one of the two body keys selected is kept pressed, and the count value of the number of times pressed and the remote control key A table 222 indicating the correspondence between the key code and the name of the remote control key;
A key code corresponding to the count value when the main body key selected by the main body operation unit 21 is pressed and released is extracted from the table 222 and the function of the one main body key is determined as a remote control key indicated by the key code. And a key name display unit 224 for extracting the name of the remote control key corresponding to the count value from the table 222 and displaying it on the display device 20 or the display unit 25 as a display unit.

FIG. 2 is a layout diagram of main body keys provided in the main body operation unit provided in the optical disc apparatus of the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, P indicates a front surface of the main body operation unit 21 provided on the front surface of the apparatus main body. On the front surface P, a disk tray T on which an optical disk is placed is disposed, and the disk tray T is OPEN / CLOSE key for opening / closing operation,
A PLAY key for performing an operation for reproducing the loaded optical disc, a STOP key for performing an operation for stopping reproduction, and a POWER key for performing an operation for turning on / off the power of the apparatus are arranged. Have been.

FIG. 3 is a layout diagram of keys on a remote controller for remotely operating the optical disk apparatus according to the present embodiment using infrared signals. In FIG. 3, R indicates the upper surface of the remote control 26. On the upper surface R, there are a POWER key for performing an operation for turning on / off the apparatus, a DISPLAY key for performing an operation for displaying a screen, a title, and a chapter. SEARC for performing search operations
H key, OPEN / CLOSE key for opening / closing the disk tray T, AUDIO key for switching sound, 1, 2, 3 for inputting numbers when searching, etc. , 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, +10 key, SUBTITLE key for performing subtitle switching operation, ANGLE key for performing angle switching operation, and operation for repeating titles and chapters RPEAT for
The key is placed.

Further, on the upper surface R of the remote control 26, CLEA for performing an operation of canceling the inputted numerical value.
R key, AB key for performing an operation for repeating between A and B, PAUSE key for performing an operation for temporarily stopping, SKIP-DOWN for performing an operation for skipping down
Key, SKIP-UP key for performing a skip-up operation, REV key for performing a fast-rewind operation, PLAY key for performing an operation for starting reproduction, and a STOP key for performing an operation for stopping reproduction, etc. , FWD key for fast-forwarding operation, SETUP key for initial setting operation, and T for performing setting operation for top menu
An OPMENU key is arranged.

On the top surface R of the remote control 26, an up cursor key, a MENU key for performing an operation for setting an ordinary menu, a MODE key for performing an operation for calling an adjustment screen such as an image quality adjustment screen, and the left Cursor key for direction, ENTER key for operation to determine input contents, cursor key for right direction, VSS key for operation for realizing virtual surround system, 2x or 4x image ZOOM key for performing an operation for enlarging the screen, a downward cursor key, and an R for performing an operation for returning to the previous screen.
An ETURN key is arranged.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of a table indicating the correspondence between count values, key codes, and key names in the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, the count values are the PLAY key and ST in FIG.
Using the OP key and holding down the PLAY key, press the STOP key several times to
This is a value obtained by counting the number of times the STOP key is pressed until the AY key is released. The following key codes are codes assigned to the remote control keys shown in FIG. The key name indicates a remote control key, and indicates the name of the remote control key corresponding to the count value. For example, if the count value is "
If “3”, the key code is “03”, which indicates the third SEARCH key in FIG. Therefore, when the PLAY key in FIG. 2 is continuously pressed for 3 seconds, this PLAY key has a function as a SEARCH key on the remote control 26 side.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining processing when the main body key is provided with the function of the remote control key in the present embodiment. With reference to this flowchart, processing when the main body key has the function of the remote control key will be described.

Here, it is assumed that the remote controller 26 is lost or broken, and the optical disk apparatus can be operated only with the keys of the main body operation unit 21. First, when the POWER key of the main body operation unit 21 is pressed, the optical disk device is turned on (step S1). The count value n of the counter 221 of the system controller 22 is set to n = 0 (step S2). This count value indicates the number of times the STOP key of the main body operation unit 21 is pressed. Here, for example, when the PLAY key of the main body operation unit 21 is kept pressed (step S3) and the PLAY key is released (step S4), if the count value n of the counter 221 remains n = 0, the PL
The original function of the AY key is confirmed (steps S8 and S10). That is, n
= 0 because the number of times the STOP key of the main body operation unit 21 is pressed is zero, so the function of the remote control key is not fixed and the function of the PLAY key of the main body operation unit 21 is not changed.

When it is determined in step S8 that the count value n is not n = 0, the key determination means 223 of the system controller 22 extracts the key code corresponding to the count value n from the table 222 shown in FIG. The function of the remote control key indicated by the key code is assigned to the main body operation unit 21.
The PLAY key is confirmed (step S9). If the count value n is “3”, the key code is “03”, which indicates the third SEARCH key in FIG.
The LAY key has a function as a SEARCH key on the remote control 26 side.

The PLAY key of the main body operation unit 21 is continuously pressed. In this state, the ST of the main body operation unit 21
When the OP key is depressed (step S5), the count value n of the counter 221 is incremented (n = n + 1) according to the number of depressions (step S6). Then, the key name display means 224 of the system controller 22 extracts the name of the remote control key corresponding to the count value n from the table 222 and displays it on the display device 20 or the display unit 25 (step S7). For example, as the count value n is incremented to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,..., The “POWER key”, “DI”
“SPLAY key”, “SEARCH key”, “OPEN / CLOSE key”, “AUDIO”
Key names “O key”,... Are displayed. Therefore, the user can reliably set the function of the remote control key to be operated by using the PLAY key of the main body operation unit 21 by looking at the displayed key name.

In the description here, the STOP key of the main body operation unit 21 is pressed and the STOP key is pressed.
The function of the remote control key is fixed to the PLAY key of the main body operation unit 21 by pressing the key a plurality of times. However, not limited to this, the PLAY key is pressed a plurality of times while the STOP key of the main body operation unit 21 is pressed. The function of the remote control key may be fixed to the STOP key of the main body operation unit 21.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the user loses the remote control or the remote control breaks down, when the remote control key is substituted with the main unit key, the main unit key is pressed several times to In addition, the names of the remote control keys to be confirmed at this time are also displayed, which makes it easy to operate the main unit keys. It can be used as it is, and can realize each function of the remote control without increasing the cost. Therefore, it is convenient for the user.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an optical disc device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a layout diagram of main body keys provided in a main body operation unit provided in the optical disc apparatus of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a layout diagram of keys on a remote controller for remotely operating the optical disc apparatus of the embodiment by an infrared signal. It is a figure which shows the content of the table which shows the correspondence of a count value, a key code, and a key name in the said embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process in the case of giving the main body key the function of a remote control key in the said embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 Optical disk 20 Display device (display means)
21 Main unit operation unit 22 System controller 25 Display unit (display means)
26 Remote control 221 Counter 222 Table 223 Key determination means 224 Key name display means

Claims (4)

It is possible to operate with a remote controller having a plurality of keys, and includes a main body operation unit having a number of keys smaller than the number of keys of the remote controller,
Alternatively, in the optical disc apparatus that performs recording / reproduction, the number of pressings when the other body key is pressed while one of the two body keys selected by the body operation unit is continuously pressed is counted. A table showing a correspondence relationship between a counter, a count value of the number of times of pressing, a key code of a remote control key, and a name of the remote control key; and a key code corresponding to the count value when the one main body key is released. A key determining means for determining the function of the one main body key as a remote control key indicated by the key code, and a key for extracting the name of the remote control key corresponding to the count value from the table and displaying it on the display means An optical disc apparatus comprising a system controller having name display means. It is possible to operate with a remote controller having a plurality of keys, and includes a main body operation unit having a number of keys smaller than the number of keys of the remote controller,
Alternatively, in an optical disk apparatus that performs recording / reproduction, according to the number of times the other main body key is pressed while one main body key selected from the two main body keys selected by the main body operation unit is being pressed. An optical disc apparatus comprising: a system controller that designates a remote control key and determines a function of the designated remote control key as a function of the one main body key. The system controller includes a counter that counts the number of times of pressing when the other body key is pressed while one of the two body keys selected by the body operation unit is being pressed, and the pressing Key confirmation means for confirming the function of the one main body key as a remote control key indicated by a key code corresponding to the count value of the number of times, and key name display means for displaying the name of the remote control key corresponding to the count value on the display means The optical disc apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The system controller includes a counter that counts the number of times of pressing when the other body key is pressed while one of the two body keys selected by the body operation unit is being pressed, and the pressing A table indicating the correspondence between the count value of the number of times, the key code of the remote control key, and the name of the remote control key, and the key code corresponding to the count value when the one main body key is released are extracted from the table. Key confirming means for confirming the function of the one main body key as the remote control key indicated by the key code, and key name display means for extracting the name of the remote control key corresponding to the count value from the table and displaying it on the display means. The optical disk apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a system controller having the system controller.

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