JP2006217292A - Remote control system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To carry out channel selection and a plurality of other functions, using simple remote-control operations. <P>SOLUTION: A menu, comprising items corresponding to each function imitating each key for a remote controller, is displayed on a display unit for a television receiver 220. When the remote controller is operated and the item corresponding to the desired function is selected, the function corresponding to the selected item is carried out. When a lower page key for the remote controller is depressed once, the menu is moved to an upper section by one line, and the item covered up on the lower side of the menu is displayed. When an upper page key for a remote-controller key is depressed once, the menu is moved to a lower section by a single line, and the item covered up on the upper side of the menu is displayed. The functions or the like, instructing the reproduction of the latest programs of the channel-selections of a data broadcast and video recordings besides channel numbers, can be set as each item. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote control system, and more particularly to a remote control system for remotely operating a device such as a television receiver.

  Conventionally, an operation unit of a remote controller (hereinafter abbreviated as a remote controller) for remotely operating a television receiver or the like is provided with a plurality of keys corresponding to functions that can be executed by the television receiver. By pressing, a control signal corresponding to each function is transmitted to the television receiver by infrared rays or the like, and a desired function can be executed.

In addition, in order to execute the icons on the graphic user interface (GUI) screen with the 10 keys of the remote controller, an electronic program guide is displayed by the same operation as the remote controller for selecting a broadcast station by adding a number to each icon. By changing the cursor selection of the program name in the menu, it is possible to perform menu processing with a small number of button presses and a remote control operation that is familiar to everyday use (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).
JP 2003-143433 A

However, in the background art, various functions such as a data broadcasting viewing instruction, a reservation recording program playback instruction, or a reservation recording instruction cannot be executed by a simple operation using fewer keys than the number of functions. was there.
The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and allows various functions to be executed by a simple operation.

The remote controller according to claim 1 is a remote control system including a remote controller and a device controlled by the remote controller. The remote controller is provided on a page change key provided on the casing and on the casing. Corresponding to the page change key when the page press key is detected by the key press detection means, and the key press detection means for detecting whether or not the page change key and the select key are pressed. A first generation means for generating a first control signal to be generated, and a second control signal for generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key when the key press detection means detects that the selection key has been pressed. The generation unit, the first control signal generated by the first generation unit, and the second control signal generated by the second generation unit are transmitted. A display means for combining and displaying a graphic corresponding to the video and the selection key; and a receiving means for receiving the first control signal and the second control signal sent from the remote controller. In response to the first control signal received by the receiving means, the changing means for changing the correspondence between the graphic displayed on the screen and the predetermined function, and the second control signal received by the receiving means In response to the above, a selection means for selecting a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the graphic displayed on the screen of the display means, and an execution means for executing the function selected by the selection means, To do.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a television receiver that is remotely controlled by a predetermined remote controller, comprising: display means for combining and displaying images and graphics corresponding to selection keys; and a remote controller. A receiving means for receiving the transmitted first control signal and second control signal, a figure displayed on the screen of the display means in accordance with the first control signal received by the receiving means, and a predetermined In response to the second control signal received by the receiving means and the changing means for changing the correspondence with the function, a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the graphic displayed on the screen of the display means is selected. A television receiver comprising: selection means; and execution means for executing a function selected by the selection means.
The remote controller according to claim 3 is a remote controller for remotely controlling a predetermined device, and the remote controller includes a page change key provided on the housing, a selection key provided on the housing, and a page change. A key press detecting means for detecting whether or not the key and the selection key are pressed, and when the key press detecting means detects that the page change key is pressed, a first control signal corresponding to the page change key is received. A first generation means for generating, a second generation means for generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key when it is detected that the selection key is pressed by the key press detection means; It is characterized by comprising a first control signal generated by the generating means and a sending means for sending the second control signal generated by the second generating means.
The remote control system control method according to claim 4 is a remote control system control method for controlling a remote control system including a remote controller and a device controlled by the remote controller, and the remote controller is provided in a casing. A key press detecting step for detecting whether or not the page change key and the selection key are pressed, and when it is detected that the page change key is pressed in the key press detecting step, the first corresponding to the page change key is detected. A first generation step for generating a control signal for the second key, and a second generation step for generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key when it is detected that the selection key is pressed in the key press detection step. The first control signal generated in the first generation step and generated by the second generation means And a transmission step for transmitting the control signal, and the device synthesizes the graphic corresponding to the video and the selection key and displays the combined graphic on a predetermined display device, and the first control signal transmitted from the remote controller. And a reception step for receiving the second control signal, and a correspondence relationship between the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device and the predetermined function is changed corresponding to the first control signal received in the reception step. A selection step that selects a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device in response to the second control signal received in the reception step; and a selection in the selection step. And an execution step for executing the performed function.
The television receiver control method according to claim 5 is a television receiver control method that is remotely controlled by a predetermined remote controller, and synthesizes a picture and a figure corresponding to a selection key of the remote controller. Corresponding to a display step for displaying on a predetermined display device, a reception step for receiving the first control signal and the second control signal sent from the remote controller, and the first control signal received in the reception step The change step for changing the correspondence between the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device and the predetermined function and the second control signal received in the reception step are displayed on the screen of the display device. A selection step for selecting a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the figure, and an execution step for executing the function selected in the selection step. Tsu, characterized in that it comprises a flop.
The remote controller control method according to claim 6 is a remote controller control method for remotely controlling a predetermined device, and detecting whether or not a page change key and a selection key provided on the housing are pressed. A key press detection step, a first generation step for generating a first control signal corresponding to the page change key when it is detected that the page change key is pressed in the key press detection step, and a key press detection. A second generation step for generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key, and a first control signal generated in the first generation step when it is detected that the selection key is pressed in the step; And a sending step for sending the second control signal generated by the second generating means.
The remote control system control program according to claim 7 is a remote control system control program for controlling a remote control system including a remote controller and a device controlled by the remote controller. Corresponds to the page change key when it is detected that the page change key is pressed in the key press detection step and the key press detection step that detects whether the selection key is pressed or not. A first generation step for generating a first control signal, and a second control signal for generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key when it is detected that the selection key is pressed in the key press detection step. A generation step; and a first control signal generated in the first generation step; A sending step for sending the second control signal generated by the second generating means, and a display step for causing the device to synthesize a graphic corresponding to the video and the selection key and display it on a predetermined display device; A receiving step for receiving the first control signal and the second control signal sent from the remote controller, and a graphic displayed on the screen of the display device corresponding to the first control signal received in the receiving step A predetermined step among the functions corresponding to the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device in response to the second control signal received in the receiving step and the changing step for changing the correspondence relationship between the predetermined function and the predetermined function A selection step for selecting the function and an execution step for executing the function selected in the selection step.
The television receiver control program according to claim 8 is a television receiver control program that is remotely controlled by a predetermined remote controller, and synthesizes images and graphics corresponding to selection keys of the remote controller. Corresponding to a display step for displaying on a predetermined display device, a reception step for receiving the first control signal and the second control signal sent from the remote controller, and the first control signal received in the reception step The change step for changing the correspondence between the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device and the predetermined function and the second control signal received in the reception step are displayed on the screen of the display device. A selection step for selecting a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the figure, and the function selected in the selection step is executed. An execution step of, characterized in that to be executed by the television receiver.
The remote controller control program according to claim 9 is a remote controller control program for remotely controlling a predetermined device, and whether or not a page change key and a selection key provided on the remote controller casing are pressed. A key press detecting step for detecting whether a page change key is pressed in the key press detecting step, and a first generating step for generating a first control signal corresponding to the page change key; When it is detected that the selection key is pressed in the key press detection step, a second generation step that generates a second control signal corresponding to the selection key, and a first generation that is generated in the first generation step A remote controller comprising a control signal and a sending step for sending a second control signal generated by the second generating means Characterized in that to execute.

  According to the remote control system of the present invention, various functions can be assigned to a limited number of keys, and the assignment can be changed as appropriate, so that a limited number of keys can be operated to execute various functions. Can do.

  FIG. 1 shows an external view of an embodiment of a remote controller (hereinafter abbreviated as a remote controller) to which the present invention is applied. As shown in the figure, the remote control 100 is operated to display a power button 120 for instructing power on / off and a page above a menu displayed on the screen of a television receiver 200 described later. An upper page key 122, a lower page key 123 operated when displaying the lower page, a volume button 121 operated when adjusting the volume, and a desired item from the menu displayed on the screen. And a selection key 124 composed of a plurality of keys operated when selecting.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the remote controller 100 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the remote control 100 includes a power button 120, a volume button 121, an upper page key 122, a lower page key 123, a selection key 124, an interface 102, a control unit 101, and a light emission control unit. 110 and a light emitting unit 111.

  The power button 120, the volume button 121, the upper page key 122, the lower page key 123, and the selection key 124 are connected to the control unit 101 via the interface 102, respectively.

  When the power is turned on or off, the power button 120 supplies a corresponding signal to the interface 102, and the interface 102 transmits data indicating that the power is turned on or off based on this signal to the control unit 101. To supply.

  When the volume button 121 is operated to increase or decrease the volume, the corresponding signal is supplied to the interface 102, and the interface 102 is operated to increase or decrease the volume based on this signal. Data indicating this is supplied to the control unit 101.

  When the upper page key 122 is pressed, the upper page key 122 supplies a signal indicating that the upper page key 122 has been pressed to the interface 102, and the interface 102 presses the upper page key 122 based on this signal. Data indicating this has been supplied to the control unit 101.

  When the lower page key 123 is pressed, the lower page key 123 supplies a signal indicating that the lower page key 123 has been pressed to the interface 102, and the interface 102 presses the lower page key 123 based on this signal. Data indicating this has been supplied to the control unit 101.

  The control unit 101 generates a command corresponding to each operation based on data corresponding to each operation supplied via the interface 102 and supplies the command to the light emission control unit 110.

  The light emission control unit 110 supplies a control signal corresponding to the command supplied from the control unit 101 to the light emission unit 111. The light emitting unit 111 emits infrared light in accordance with a control signal from the light emission control unit 110 and transmits the command.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the television receiver 200 that can be controlled by the remote controller 100 of FIG. As shown in the figure, the television receiver 200 includes a light receiving unit 201, an interface (I / F) 202, a control unit 203, an overlay graphic processing unit 204, an audio processing unit 206, a tuner 210, The video signal processing unit 211, the audio signal processing unit 212, the video output processing unit 213, the audio output processing unit 214, the display unit 220, the speaker 230, and the like are included. The tuner 210 can receive a terrestrial broadcast, a BS broadcast, a CS broadcast, a data broadcast, and the like and can select a desired channel.

  The light receiving unit 201 receives infrared rays emitted from the light emitting unit 111 of the remote controller 100, converts the infrared rays into corresponding electric signals, and then supplies them to the interface (I / F) 202. The I / F 202 supplies control data corresponding to the electrical signal supplied from the light receiving unit 201 to the control unit 203. The control unit 203 controls each unit based on the control data supplied from the I / F 202 and executes various processes corresponding to the operation of the remote controller 100.

  Under the control of the control unit 203, the overlay graphic processing unit 204 generates an overlay graphic composed of characters and graphics to be superimposed on the video and supplies the generated graphic to the video output processing unit 213. For example, a menu as shown in FIG. 4 is generated.

  The sound processing unit 206 generates a sound signal based on a command from the control unit 203 and supplies the sound signal to the sound output processing unit 214. For example, an audio signal corresponding to a key operation of the remote controller 100 is generated.

  The tuner 210 extracts a video / audio signal of a predetermined channel from a reception signal received by an antenna (not shown), supplies the video signal to the video signal processing unit 211, and supplies the audio signal to the audio signal processing unit 212. It has become.

  The video signal processing unit 211 performs predetermined processing on the video signal supplied from the tuner 210 and then supplies the video signal to the video output processing unit 213. The audio signal processing unit 212 performs predetermined processing on the audio signal supplied from the tuner 210 and then supplies the audio signal to the audio output processing unit 214.

  The video output processing unit 213 generates a composite video signal by superimposing the overlay graphic generated by the overlay graphic processing unit 204 on the video signal supplied from the video signal processing unit 211, and supplies the composite video signal to the display unit 220. ing. The display unit 220 displays a video corresponding to the composite video signal supplied from the video output processing unit 213 on the screen.

  The audio output processing unit 214 synthesizes the audio signal supplied from the audio signal processing unit 212 and the audio signal supplied from the audio processing unit 206 and supplies the synthesized signal to the speaker 230. The speaker 230 outputs the audio signal supplied from the audio output processing unit 214.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of a menu displayed on the screen of the display unit 220. The menu displayed under the control of the control unit 203 includes a plurality of items corresponding to a recording function executable by the television receiver 200, a data broadcast receiving function, a channel selection function for selecting each broadcast station, and the like. It is configured. These items are represented by a figure imitating the keys and buttons of the remote controller 100, and are displayed on the screen in the same arrangement as the keys and buttons of the remote controller 100.

  Next, a processing procedure of the control unit 101 when the remote controller 100 is operated will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG. First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the upper page key 122 has been pressed. If it is determined that the upper page key 122 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the upper page key 122 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S <b> 2, a command A indicating that the upper page key 122 has been pressed is generated by the control unit 101 and supplied to the light emission control unit 110. The light emission control unit 110 supplies a control signal corresponding to the command A supplied from the control unit 101 to the light emission unit 111. The light emitting unit 111 emits infrared light in accordance with a control signal supplied from the light emission control unit 110 and transmits a command A.

  In step S3, it is determined whether or not the lower page key 123 has been pressed. If it is determined that the lower page key 123 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lower page key 123 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S <b> 4, a command B indicating that the lower page key 123 has been pressed is generated by the control unit 101 and supplied to the light emission control unit 110. The light emission control unit 110 supplies a control signal corresponding to the command B supplied from the control unit 101 to the light emission unit 111. The light emitting unit 111 emits infrared light according to the control signal supplied from the light emission control unit 110 and transmits a command B.

  In step S5, it is determined whether or not the selection key 124 has been pressed. If it is determined that the selection key 124 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the selection key 124 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S 6, a command C indicating the selection key 124 pressed by the control unit 101 is generated and supplied to the light emission control unit 110. The light emission control unit 110 supplies a control signal corresponding to the command C supplied from the control unit 101 to the light emission unit 111. The light emitting unit 111 emits infrared light in accordance with a control signal supplied from the light emission control unit 110 and transmits a command C.

  In step S7, it is determined whether or not the volume button 121 has been operated. If it is determined that the volume button 121 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S8. On the other hand, if it is determined that the volume button 121 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S <b> 8, the control unit 101 generates a command D corresponding to the operation of the volume button 121, that is, a command D corresponding to an operation for increasing the volume or an operation for decreasing the volume, and supplies the command D to the light emission control unit 110. The light emission control unit 110 supplies a control signal corresponding to the command D supplied from the control unit 101 to the light emission unit 111. The light emitting unit 111 emits infrared light in accordance with a control signal supplied from the light emission control unit 110 and transmits a command D. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S9, it is determined whether or not the power button 120 has been operated. If it is determined that the power button 120 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, when it is determined that the power button 120 has not been operated, the process returns to step S1 and the processes after step S1 are repeatedly executed.

  In step S <b> 10, a command E indicating that the power button 120 has been pressed is generated by the control unit 101 and supplied to the light emission control unit 110. The light emission control unit 110 supplies a control signal corresponding to the command E supplied from the control unit 101 to the light emission unit 111. The light emitting unit 111 emits infrared light according to the control signal supplied from the light emission control unit 110 and transmits a command E. Then, it returns to step S1 and the process after step S1 is repeatedly performed.

  Next, a processing procedure of the television receiver 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Now, on the screen of the television receiver 200, a predetermined operation of the remote controller 100 displays an image of the currently selected channel, as shown in FIG. 4, and corresponds to the channel selection key 124 of the remote controller 100. It is assumed that a menu composed of items and graphics corresponding to the upper page key 122 and the lower page key 123 is displayed over the video.

  That is, the control unit 203 generates an overlay graphic for displaying a graphic corresponding to each key as shown in FIG. 4 and supplies it to the overlay graphic processing unit 204. The tuner 210 supplies the video signal to the video signal processing unit 211 among the video and audio signals of the selected channel, and supplies the audio signal to the audio signal processing unit 212.

  The video signal processing unit 211 supplies the video signal supplied from the tuner 210 to the video output processing unit 213. The audio signal processing unit 212 supplies the audio signal supplied from the tuner 210 to the audio output processing unit 214.

  The video output processing unit 213 superimposes and overlays the overlay graphic supplied from the overlay graphic processing unit 204 on the video signal supplied from the video signal processing unit 211, and supplies the combined video signal to the display unit 220. The display unit 220 displays the video signal supplied from the video output processing unit 213 on the screen. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, an image in which the graphic corresponding to each key is displayed as an overlay is displayed.

  First, in step S <b> 11, whether or not the control unit 203 receives the command A transmitted from the remote controller 100 by the light receiving unit 201, and whether control data corresponding to the command A is supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202. Is determined.

  As a result, when the command A transmitted from the remote controller 100 is received by the light receiving unit 201 and it is determined that the control data corresponding to the command A is supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202, the process proceeds to step S12. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the command A transmitted from the remote controller 100 is not received by the light receiving unit 201 and the control data corresponding to the command A is not supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202, Proceed to step S13.

  In step S12, based on the command A transmitted from the remote controller 100, the function assigned to the item displayed on the screen of the display unit 220 is changed, and characters representing the changed function are assigned to the keys of the remote controller 100. Is displayed in a figure imitating.

  FIG. 7 shows the correspondence between each function that can be executed by the television receiver 200 and the function that is assigned to each item that constitutes the menu displayed on the screen of the display unit 220. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, among the functions virtually set in 6 rows × 3 columns, the number of functions that can be displayed in the screen is 9 in 3 rows × 3 columns. Upon receiving the command A, the control unit 203 moves each function virtually set in 6 rows × 3 columns relatively downward with respect to the screen of the display unit 220 represented by a broken line, and displays it on the screen. Change the function corresponding to each displayed item.

  For example, when the upper page key 122 is pressed once in a state where each item as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed, each virtually set function shown in FIG. It virtually moves downward with respect to the enclosed area (corresponding to the screen of the display unit 220). Thereby, the item “reservation” disappears from the menu of the display unit 220, the menu item “d weather” moves to the center of the menu, and the item corresponding to the function “E” above the function “d weather” is in the menu. Moving.

  In step S <b> 13, whether or not the control unit 203 has received the command B transmitted from the remote controller 100 by the light receiving unit 201, and whether control data corresponding to the command B has been supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202. Is determined.

  As a result, when the command B transmitted from the remote controller 100 is received by the light receiving unit 201 and it is determined that the control data corresponding to the command B is supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202, the process proceeds to step S14. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the command B transmitted from the remote controller 100 is not received by the light receiving unit 201 and control data corresponding to the command B is not supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202, Proceed to step S15.

  In step S14, based on the command B transmitted from the remote controller 100, the function assigned to the item displayed on the screen of the display unit 220 is changed, and a character or the like representing the changed function is assigned to each key of the remote controller 100. Is displayed in a figure imitating.

  For example, when the lower page key 123 is pressed once in a state where each item as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the screen, each virtually set function shown in FIG. It virtually moves upward with respect to the area surrounded by the broken line. As a result, the item “d weather” disappears from the menu of the display unit 220, and the item corresponding to the function “H” under the function “reservation” moves into the menu. That is, the area surrounded by the broken line in FIG. 7 corresponds to the screen of the display unit 220, and items corresponding to the functions in the area surrounded by the broken line are displayed on the screen of the display unit 220. become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S <b> 15, whether or not the control unit 203 has received the command C transmitted from the remote controller 100 by the light receiving unit 201, and whether or not control data corresponding to the command C is supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202. Is determined.

  As a result, if the light receiving unit 201 receives the command C transmitted from the remote controller 100 and determines that the control data corresponding to the command C is supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202, the process proceeds to step S16. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the command C transmitted from the remote controller 100 is not received by the light receiving unit 201 and control data corresponding to the command C is not supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202, Proceed to step S17.

  In step S <b> 16, which function has been selected from among the functions assigned to each item displayed on the screen of display unit 220 based on command C transmitted from remote controller 100 by control unit 203. Is determined and the selected function is executed.

  For example, when the item “d Weather” is selected, the control unit 203 instructs the tuner 210 to select a weather forecast program for data broadcasting. Upon receiving this instruction, the tuner 210 selects a weather forecast program for data broadcasting and supplies a video signal to the video signal processing unit 211. The video signal processing unit 211 supplies the video signal supplied from the tuner 210 to the video output processing unit 213. The video output processing unit 213 supplies the video signal supplied from the video signal processing unit 211 to the display unit 220. As a result, the weather forecast program for data broadcasting is displayed on the screen of the display unit 220.

  In addition, when the item “latest recording” is selected, the control unit 203 plays back the latest program recorded in a recording device (not shown) connected to the television receiver 200 and plays back the program. Command to supply a signal. In response to this command, the recording apparatus (not shown) plays the latest recorded program and supplies a playback signal to the television receiver 200.

  The video output processing unit 213 inputs a video signal among the playback signals supplied from the recording device and supplies the video signal to the display unit 220. The audio output processing unit 214 inputs an audio signal among the reproduction signals supplied from the recording device, and supplies the audio signal to the speaker 230. As a result, the latest recorded program is reproduced, the reproduced video is displayed on the display unit 220, and sound is output from the speaker 230. When the process of step S16 ends, the process proceeds to step S17.

  In step S <b> 17, whether or not the control unit 203 has received the command D transmitted from the remote controller 100 by the light receiving unit 201, and whether control data corresponding to the command D has been supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202. Is determined.

  As a result, when the command D transmitted from the remote controller 100 is received by the light receiving unit 201 and it is determined that the control data corresponding to the command D is supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202, the process proceeds to step S18. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the command D transmitted from the remote controller 100 is not received by the light receiving unit 201 and control data corresponding to the command D is not supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202, Proceed to step S19.

  In step S <b> 18, the control unit 203 adjusts the volume based on the command D transmitted from the remote controller 100. That is, the control unit 203 instructs the audio output processing unit 214 to adjust to a predetermined volume based on the command D. Upon receiving this instruction, the audio output processing unit 214 adjusts the output of the audio signal output to the speaker 230. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S <b> 19, whether or not the control unit 203 has received the command E transmitted from the remote controller 100 by the light receiving unit 201, and whether control data corresponding to the command E is supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202. Is determined.

  As a result, when the command E transmitted from the remote controller 100 is received by the light receiving unit 201 and it is determined that the control data corresponding to the command E is supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202, the process proceeds to step S20. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the command E transmitted from the remote controller 100 is not received by the light receiving unit 201 and control data corresponding to the command E is not supplied to the control unit 203 via the interface 202, Returning to step S11, the processing after step S11 is repeatedly executed.

  In step S20, the control unit 203 turns the power on or off based on the command E transmitted from the remote controller 100. That is, based on the command E, the control unit 203 instructs a power supply control unit (not shown) to turn off the power of the television receiver 200 when the power of the television receiver 200 is turned on. If is turned off, command to turn on the power. Upon receiving this command, the power control unit (not shown) turns off the power when the television receiver 200 is turned on, and turns on the power when the television receiver 200 is turned off. To. Then, it returns to step S11 and the process after step S11 is repeatedly performed.

  As described above, since a desired function can be executed from a plurality of functions by a simple remote control operation, the usability of the remote control system can be improved.

  Note that each function represented by 6 rows × 3 columns shown in FIG. 7 is an example, and a desired function can be set and stored in advance. The number of functions that can be set can be arbitrarily set.

  Further, the configuration and operation of the above-described embodiment are examples, and it goes without saying that they can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  As an application example of the present invention, for example, the present invention can be applied to a remote control system that remotely controls a recording device, a car navigation system, or the like that can receive a television broadcast.

It is an external view of one embodiment of a remote controller in the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the remote control of FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a television receiver controlled by the remote controller in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the menu displayed on the screen of the display part of a television receiver. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process sequence of a remote control. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process sequence of a television receiver. It is a figure which shows a response | compatibility with each item of a menu, and each function.

Explanation of symbols

100 Remote control 102, 202 Interface (I / F)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101,203 Control part 110 Light emission control part 111 Light emission part 120 Power button 121 Volume button 122 Upper page key 123 Lower page key 124 Selection key 200 Television receiver 201 Light receiving part 204 Overlay graphic processing part 206 Audio | voice processing part 210 Tuner 211 Image | video Signal processing unit 212 Audio signal processing unit 213 Video output processing unit 214 Audio output processing unit 220 Display unit 230 Speaker

Claims (9)

A remote control system comprising a remote controller and a device controlled by the remote controller,
The remote controller is
A page change key provided on the housing;
A selection key provided on the housing;
Key press detection means for detecting whether or not the page change key and the selection key are pressed;
First generation means for generating a first control signal corresponding to the page change key when the key press detection means detects that the page change key is pressed;
Second generation means for generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key when it is detected by the key press detection means that the selection key is pressed;
The first control signal generated by the first generation means, and the transmission means for transmitting the second control signal generated by the second generation means,
The equipment is
Display means for combining and displaying a picture and a figure corresponding to the selection key;
Receiving means for receiving the first control signal and the second control signal sent from the remote controller;
A changing means for changing a correspondence relationship between the graphic displayed on the screen of the display means and a predetermined function in response to the first control signal received by the receiving means;
Selecting means for selecting a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the graphic displayed on the screen of the display means in response to the second control signal received by the receiving means;
An execution unit that executes the function selected by the selection unit. A television receiver remotely controlled by a predetermined remote controller,
Display means for combining and displaying a picture and a figure corresponding to the selection key;
Receiving means for receiving the first control signal and the second control signal sent from the remote controller;
A changing means for changing a correspondence relationship between the graphic displayed on the screen of the display means and a predetermined function in response to the first control signal received by the receiving means;
Selecting means for selecting a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the graphic displayed on the screen of the display means in response to the second control signal received by the receiving means;
An execution means for executing the function selected by the selection means. A television receiver, comprising: A remote controller for remotely controlling a predetermined device,
The remote controller is
A page change key provided on the housing;
A selection key provided on the housing;
Key press detection means for detecting whether or not the page change key and the selection key are pressed;
First generation means for generating a first control signal corresponding to the page change key when the key press detection means detects that the page change key is pressed;
Second generation means for generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key when it is detected by the key press detection means that the selection key is pressed;
A remote controller comprising: the first control signal generated by the first generation unit; and a transmission unit that transmits the second control signal generated by the second generation unit. A control method of a remote control system for controlling a remote control system comprising a remote controller and a device controlled by the remote controller,
The remote controller is
A key press detection step for detecting whether a page change key provided on the housing and a selection key are pressed;
A first generation step of generating a first control signal corresponding to the page change key when it is detected that the page change key is pressed in the key press detection step;
A second generation step of generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key when it is detected that the selection key is pressed in the key press detection step;
The first control signal generated in the first generation step, and the sending step of transmitting the second control signal generated by the second generation means,
The equipment is
A display step of synthesizing a picture and a graphic corresponding to the selection key and displaying the synthesized figure on a predetermined display device;
Receiving the first control signal and the second control signal sent from the remote controller;
A changing step of changing a correspondence relationship between the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device and a predetermined function in response to the first control signal received in the receiving step;
A selection step of selecting a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device in response to the second control signal received in the reception step;
An execution step of executing the function selected in the selection step. A control method for a remote control system, comprising: A control method of a television receiver remotely controlled by a predetermined remote controller,
A display step of synthesizing a picture and a figure corresponding to a selection key of the remote controller and displaying the synthesized figure on a predetermined display device;
Receiving a first control signal and a second control signal sent from the remote controller;
A changing step of changing a correspondence relationship between the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device and a predetermined function in response to the first control signal received in the receiving step;
A selection step of selecting a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device in response to the second control signal received in the reception step;
An execution step of executing the function selected in the selection step. A control method for a television receiver, comprising: A remote controller control method for remotely controlling a predetermined device,
A key press detection step for detecting whether a page change key provided on the housing and a selection key are pressed;
A first generation step of generating a first control signal corresponding to the page change key when it is detected that the page change key is pressed in the key press detection step;
A second generation step of generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key when it is detected that the selection key is pressed in the key press detection step;
A remote controller comprising: the first control signal generated in the first generation step; and a transmission step of transmitting the second control signal generated by the second generation unit. Control method. A control program for a remote control system for controlling a remote control system comprising a remote controller and a device controlled by the remote controller,
To the remote controller,
A key press detection step for detecting whether or not a page change key and a selection key provided on the casing of the remote controller are pressed;
A first generation step of generating a first control signal corresponding to the page change key when it is detected that the page change key is pressed in the key press detection step;
A second generation step of generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key when it is detected that the selection key is pressed in the key press detection step;
Executing the first control signal generated in the first generation step and the sending step of transmitting the second control signal generated by the second generation means;
In the equipment,
A display step of synthesizing a picture and a graphic corresponding to the selection key and displaying the synthesized figure on a predetermined display device;
Receiving the first control signal and the second control signal sent from the remote controller;
A changing step of changing a correspondence relationship between the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device and a predetermined function in response to the first control signal received in the receiving step;
A selection step of selecting a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device in response to the second control signal received in the reception step;
A control program for a remote control system, which executes an execution step of executing the function selected in the selection step. A television receiver control program remotely controlled by a predetermined remote controller,
A display step of synthesizing a picture and a figure corresponding to a selection key of the remote controller and displaying the synthesized figure on a predetermined display device;
Receiving a first control signal and a second control signal sent from the remote controller;
A changing step of changing a correspondence relationship between the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device and a predetermined function in response to the first control signal received in the receiving step;
A selection step of selecting a predetermined one of the functions corresponding to the graphic displayed on the screen of the display device in response to the second control signal received in the reception step;
A control program for a television receiver, which causes a television receiver to execute an execution step of executing the function selected in the selection step. A remote controller control program for remotely controlling a predetermined device,
A key press detection step for detecting whether or not a page change key and a selection key provided on the casing of the remote controller are pressed;
A first generation step of generating a first control signal corresponding to the page change key when it is detected that the page change key is pressed in the key press detection step;
A second generation step of generating a second control signal corresponding to the selection key when it is detected that the selection key is pressed in the key press detection step;
A remote controller is caused to execute the first control signal generated in the first generation step and a transmission step of transmitting the second control signal generated by the second generation means. Remote controller control program.

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