JP2006295544A - Remote-operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote controller that is easy to operate by user in the remote controller, capable of remotely controlling the operations of a plurality of apparatuses. <P>SOLUTION: A remote operating device has a ROM 112 for storing standard layout informations made previously to correspond at each apparatus, and has a CPU 110 setting layout informations for a display, based on the standard layout informations stored in the ROM 112 and a flash memory 114 for making the set layout informations for the display correspond to the apparatuses and storing the set layout information. The remote operating device, further has an image generating section 122 for generating display informations, on the basis of the layout informations for the display, a console panel 130 displaying the display informations generated by the image generating section 122, while being capable of receiving inputs from the user and an input-signal processing section 116 for detecting the inputs from the user in the console panel 130. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote control device, and more particularly to a touch panel type remote control device that can remotely control the operation of a plurality of devices.

  Conventionally, there has been a remote control device (hereinafter referred to as “remote control”) that can remotely control the operation of a plurality of devices such as a television receiver, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) recorder, and an audio device. However, in order to be able to operate the operations of a plurality of devices in this way, it is necessary to arrange a large number of dual-purpose keys having a plurality of functions or to increase the total number of keys. Inconvenience arises.

  Thus, it has been proposed to avoid the above-described disadvantages by adopting a touch panel type operation surface.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that the layout of the operation panel is changed by operating a rewrite instruction button provided on the back surface of the remote control. According to this technique, when a rewrite command is set, a screen layout stored in advance in a ROM (Read Only Memory) is read and the screen is rewritten.

Further, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses that different screens are displayed on the liquid crystal touch panel based on the counterpart device. According to this technique, the screen is updated by acquiring menu data from a counterpart device in which the station system is stored in advance.
JP 2001-22508 A International Publication No. 2002/021877 Pamphlet

  However, it is not always easy for a user to operate a remote control using the above-described technology.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a remote controller that can remotely operate the operations of a plurality of devices and is easy for a user to operate. It is.

  A remote control device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first storage unit for storing standard layout information previously associated with each device, and a display unit based on the standard layout information stored in the first storage unit. Setting means for setting layout information. The display layout information includes at least information for specifying a plurality of image data included in the standard layout information and availability information indicating whether each image data can be displayed, and the display layout set by the setting unit Second storage means for storing information in association with the device is further provided. The setting means is selected to allow the user to select whether or not to edit the standard layout information stored in the first storage means, and to edit by the first selection means. And editing means for editing the standard layout information stored in the first storage means. The editing unit includes a second selection unit for causing the user to select whether or not each image data can be displayed, and a designation unit for designating availability information based on a selection result by the second selection unit. The setting unit selects the first storage unit that stores the layout information after editing by the editing unit in the second storage unit as display layout information, and the first selection unit selects not to perform editing. Further includes second storage means for storing the standard layout information in the second storage means as display layout information. The remote control device determines a display image based on the availability information of the display layout information, and a first generation for generating display information based on the display image determined by the determination unit Means for displaying the display information generated by the first generating means, receiving the input from the user, detecting means for detecting the input from the user in the display means, and by the detecting means Based on the detection result and the availability information, a second generation unit for generating a command based on the detection result and a transmission unit for transmitting the command generated by the second generation unit are further provided.

  A remote control device according to another aspect of the present invention includes a first storage unit for storing standard layout information associated with each device in advance, and a display based on the standard layout information stored in the first storage unit Based on the setting means for setting the layout information for the display, the second storage means for storing the display layout information set by the setting means in association with the device, and the display layout information And a first generating unit for generating display information based on the display image determined by the determining unit, and display information generated by the first generating unit. , Based on the detection means that can accept the input from the user, the detection means for detecting the input from the user in the display means, and the detection result by the detection means, It comprises a second generating means for generating a command, a transmitting means for transmitting a command generated by the second generating means.

  Preferably, the setting unit stores the editing unit for editing the standard layout information stored in the first storage unit and the layout information edited by the editing unit in the second storage unit as display layout information. First storage means.

  Preferably, the setting means selects the first selection means for allowing the user to select whether or not to perform editing by the editing means, and the standard selection when the first selection means does not perform editing. And second storage means for storing the layout information as display layout information in the second storage means.

  Preferably, the display layout information includes at least information for specifying a plurality of image data included in the standard layout information and availability information indicating whether each image data can be displayed.

  Preferably, the determining means determines the display image based on the availability information of the display layout information.

  Preferably, the editing means includes: a second selecting means for causing the user to select whether or not each image data can be displayed; and a specifying means for specifying availability information based on a selection result by the second selecting means. Have

  Preferably, a 2nd production | generation means produces | generates a command based on a detection result and availability information.

  Preferably, the display layout information includes at least display image information for specifying image data to be displayed among a plurality of image data included in the standard layout information, and the determining means includes the display image of the display layout information. A display image is determined based on the information.

Preferably, the display layout information includes at least non-display image information for specifying image data not to be displayed among a plurality of image data included in the standard layout information,
The determining means determines the display image based on the non-display image information of the display layout information.

  Preferably, the display means includes a liquid crystal panel for displaying display information and a touch panel for receiving input from the user.

  According to the present invention, the user can change the screen displayed based on the standard layout information to a favorite screen. Thereby, it can be set as the remote control which is easy to operate for each user.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will not be repeated.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 shows an example of the appearance of the remote control according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, an operation panel 130 described later is provided on substantially the entire front surface of remote controller 100. In addition, an infrared transmission unit 124 for transmitting a predetermined command as an infrared signal is provided at the top of the remote controller 100.

  Next, FIG. 2 shows a configuration diagram of remote controller 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 2, first, the operation panel 130 includes a touch panel 1301 for inputting an instruction from a user and a liquid crystal panel 1302 for display. Note that in this embodiment mode, the liquid crystal panel 1302 is used; however, the present invention is not limited to liquid crystal, and any image device that can transmit light may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) may be used.

  In addition to the operation panel 130 and the infrared transmitter 124, the remote control 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 110 for performing various calculations and controls, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 112 for storing various data and programs, A non-volatile memory for storing set layout information (hereinafter referred to as “display layout information”), for example, a flash memory 114 and an image based on signals from the CPU 110, and the generated image on the liquid crystal panel 1302 An image generation unit 122 for outputting and an input signal processing unit 116 for detecting an input operation to the touch panel 1301 are included.

  The ROM 112 stores in advance standard layout information of a plurality of devices that can be operated by the remote controller 100 in association with device information. In the present embodiment, “device” refers to a device that can be operated by the remote controller 100, and is determined by the manufacturer and model (TV, DVD recorder, etc.). In addition, it is not restricted to what was determined from the manufacturer and the model, but may be determined from the manufacturer, the model, and the manufacturing date, for example. In the present embodiment, ROM 112 stores in advance information on a plurality of manufacturers (for example, manufacturer names) and information on a plurality of models (for example, model names) in order to indicate device information. The manufacturer information is not limited to the manufacturer name, and may be an image showing each manufacturer, for example. Further, the model information is not limited to the model name, and may be an image showing each model, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the ROM 112 stores information on a plurality of manufacturers and information on a plurality of models, but any one of them may be used. That is, information on one manufacturer and information on a plurality of models may be stored. Alternatively, only a plurality of model information may be stored. In this case, the model information corresponds to the device information.

  In the present embodiment, device information is managed by a device code. With reference to FIG. 6A, the ROM 112 stores a table in which a plurality of manufacturer information 20 and a plurality of model information 30 are associated with device codes in advance. For example, when the manufacturer is ABC and the model is a television, the device code is “A001”. If the manufacturer is DEF and the model is a DVD recorder, the device code is “D002”.

  The ROM 112 is associated with one or more device codes and one standard layout information. Referring to FIG. 6B, for example, a plurality of device codes “A001, G001,...” And one layout data 11 are stored in association with each other. This is because the same layout can be used for the same model even if the manufacturers are different. Thereby, by designating the device code, the layout data stored in association with the device code can be read. As described above, in the present embodiment, one or more device codes and one standard layout information are associated with each other, but the device codes and the standard layout information may be associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. Good. In the present embodiment, the device code and the standard layout information are associated with each other. However, the device information other than the device code and the standard layout information may be associated with each other, or simply the model information and the standard layout information. It may be associated with layout information.

  Here, the “standard layout information” is information to be displayed on the operation panel 130 when operating the target device. At least the coordinate position information for designating the display position of the operation panel 130, the target device, and the like. Key image data necessary for operating the above-described operations. In the present embodiment, identification information (hereinafter referred to as “image ID”) is attached to the image data, and the image data stored in a predetermined area is specified by the image ID. Therefore, the standard layout information (layout data 11, 12,...) Includes coordinate position information (L2) and image ID (L4), respectively. In the present embodiment, the standard layout information further includes function information (L6) of each key (image data) corresponding to the image ID. This function information is information on a function performed by pressing each key, and is information that is referred to by the CPU 110 when generating a command to be transmitted to the target device.

  CPU 110 sets display layout information to be newly stored in flash memory 114 in accordance with a program stored in ROM 112. “Display layout information” is arrangement information of image data (key) to be displayed on the liquid crystal panel 1302 (hereinafter simply referred to as “operation panel”) of the operation panel 130 when used as a remote controller for device operation. Information on at least which image data is to be displayed is included. A specific process for setting the display layout information will be described later.

  Further, the CPU 110 generates a predetermined command in accordance with a signal from the input signal processing unit 116, and gives the generated command to the infrared transmission unit 124. Further, display layout information obtained from the flash memory 114 is read out in accordance with a signal from the input signal processing unit 116, and a display image is determined. Then, information for generating an image is given to the image generation unit 122.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of display screen update processing executed by CPU 110 in the first embodiment of the present invention. This process is started when, for example, it is detected that the user has operated the “Setting” button displayed on the operation panel 130. The processing shown below is executed by reading a program stored in the ROM 112 in advance.

  First, the CPU 110 displays a setting menu on the operation panel 130 (S2). In the present embodiment, for example, a “new registration” key for performing new registration and a “registered” key for reading a registered layout are displayed as setting menus.

  Next, the CPU 110 determines what the setting menu selected by the user is (S4). If the selected setting menu is “registered”, the process proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, if the selected setting menu is “new registration”, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S14, the CPU 110 executes a new registration process. Here, the new registration process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In this new registration process, display layout information is set.

  Referring to FIG. 4, first, CPU 110 displays a manufacturer list on operation panel 130 (S102). The manufacturer list is displayed by reading a plurality of manufacturer names stored in advance in the ROM 112. Next, based on the signal from the input signal processing unit 116, the CPU 110 determines whether or not a manufacturer has been selected by the user (S104). The manufacturer list is displayed (S102) until it is determined that the manufacturer has been selected by the user (NO in S104).

  Here, an example of a screen displayed on the operation panel 130 in step S102 is shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 5, a plurality of manufacturer names are displayed in display area 51 of operation panel 130 together with character data “manufacturer selection”. In FIG. 5, for example, four names of ABC, DEF, GHI, and JKL are displayed as a plurality of manufacturer names. In the display area 52, a plurality of operation keys (image data) for selecting one maker among the plurality of manufacturers displayed in the display area 51 are displayed. Here, for example, a cursor for moving the selected position up, down, left and right, a determination key for determining an operation, a return key for returning the operation to the previous process, and the like are displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 4 again, when it is determined in step S104 that the manufacturer has been selected by the user (YES in S104), CPU 110 reads the operable model name stored in association with the selected manufacturer (S105). ). Next, the CPU 110 displays the read model list on the operation panel 130 (S106).

  Next, the CPU 110 determines whether or not a model has been selected by the user based on a signal from the input signal processing unit 116 (S108). The model list is displayed (S106) until it is determined that the model has been selected by the user (NO in S108). If it is determined that the model has been selected by the user (YES in S108), the process proceeds to step S110.

  The target device code is specified from the manufacturer selected in step S104 and the model selected in step S108 with reference to the table stored in the ROM 112 (see FIG. 6A) (S110).

  Next, the CPU 110 reads standard layout information (layout data 11, 12,...) Corresponding to the specified device code from the ROM 112 (see FIG. 6B), and associates it with the device code in the flash memory 114. Store (S112).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the standard layout information is temporarily stored in the flash memory 114 when new registration is performed. In addition to the standard layout information stored in the ROM 112, the flash memory 114 stores flag information (L8) in association with each coordinate position information (L2), image ID (L4), and function information (L6). Is done. The flag information is information indicating whether or not at least the image data (key) specified by each image ID is to be displayed. “1” is stored when displayed, and “0” when not displayed. Is stored. Accordingly, initially, all the flag information (L8) is set to “1”. Such layout information is referred to as display layout information described above. In the present embodiment, the flag information also serves as information indicating whether or not the function of the specified function information (L6) is performed when it is detected that the user has operated the flag information. That is, when the flag information is “0” (flag OFF), it indicates that the function is not performed, and when the flag information is “1” (flag ON), the function is performed.

  Here, display layout information stored in the flash memory 114 will be described with reference to FIG. Referring to FIG. 8, display layout information 72 is stored in one-to-one correspondence with device code 71. Further, as will be described later, display order information 73 is stored in one-to-one correspondence with the device code 71. It should be noted that when it is first stored, the display order information 73 is, for example, blank, or “n + 1” is stored if n pieces of data are already stored. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the device code 71, the display layout information 72, and the display order information 73 may not be managed in the same table.

  As described above, the display layout information 72 includes coordinate position information L2, image IDL4, function information L6, and flag information L8. For example, the display layout information 72 whose device code 71 is “A002” includes a plurality of image IDLs 4 for specifying a plurality of image data necessary for enabling operation of the television of ABC, and each image data Coordinate position information L2 to be displayed, function information L6 achieved by pressing each image data, and flag information L8 indicating whether or not each image data is displayed and whether or not the function is performed Have.

  Next, the CPU 110 displays a layout method selection menu on the operation panel 130 (S114). In the present embodiment, a menu is displayed so that either “standard layout” or “free layout” can be selected as a layout method. Subsequently, the CPU 110 determines whether or not “free layout” is selected by the user (S116). If it is determined that “free layout” is selected (YES in S116), the process proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, if it is determined that “free layout” has not been selected, that is, if “standard layout” has been selected (NO in S116), the process skips step S118 and proceeds to step S120.

  In step S118, the CPU 110 executes a layout editing process. This layout editing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 7, first, CPU 110 refers to display layout information 72 stored in flash memory 114 in step S112, and displays a standard layout screen on operation panel 130 (S202). Specifically, for example, the standard layout screen is displayed as follows. The “standard layout screen” refers to a screen displayed based on the standard layout information.

  For example, first, the image data stored in the ROM 112 is read from the image IDL 4 included in the display layout information 72. Then, the read image data and the coordinate position information L <b> 2 included in the display layout information 72 are synchronized and given to the image generation unit 122. Thereby, the image generation unit 122 displays the given image data at the given coordinate position. Note that image data acquired by the CPU 110 may be sequentially displayed on the operation panel 130, or all image data may be displayed simultaneously after acquiring all image data.

  Next, the CPU 110 prompts the user to select an unnecessary key among a plurality of keys (image data) included in the standard layout screen (S204). For example, a display such as “Please select an unnecessary key” is displayed in a predetermined display area of the operation panel 130 to prompt the user to select an unnecessary key. Or you may alert | report so that an unnecessary key may be selected with the speaker etc. which are not illustrated.

  Next, the CPU 110 accepts selection of unnecessary keys (S206). When selection of an unnecessary key is accepted, that is, when it is determined that the user has selected a key based on a signal from the input signal processing unit 116, the CPU 110 displays the selected key in gray, for example (S208). By displaying in gray as described above, the user can grasp which key has been selected. Note that not only the gray display but also the selected key may not be displayed.

  Subsequently, the CPU 110 turns off the flag information L8 corresponding to the selected key in the table of the display layout information 72 stored in the flash memory 114 (S210). That is, the flag information L8 is changed from “1” to “0”.

  Next, the CPU 110 determines whether or not an end instruction has been input by the user (S212). For example, the operation may be terminated by operating the “Setting” key displayed on the operation panel 130 again, or may be terminated by separately displaying the “Exit” key and operating the “Exit” key. May be detected.

  CPU 110 repeats the processes of steps S206 to S210 described above until it is detected by the user that an end instruction has been input (NO in S212). If it is detected that an end instruction has been input by the user (YES in S212), the layout selection process ends. That is, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 4 again, CPU 110 displays an order selection screen for allowing the user to select a display order when displaying the list of registered devices on operation panel 130 (S120). Next, the CPU 110 determines whether or not the selection of the order has been completed (S122). The order selection screen is displayed until the selection of the order is completed (NO in S122). The selection of the order is performed, for example, by displaying a list of already registered devices on the operation panel 130 and rearranging them in a desired order.

  If it is determined in step S122 that the order selection has been completed (YES in S122), the selected order is stored in the display order information 73 of the flash memory 114 in association with the target device code 71 (S124).

  This completes the new registration process and returns to step S6 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 6, the CPU 110 refers to the flash memory 114 and displays a registered device list on the operation panel 130. In step S6, the registered device list is displayed according to the display order information 73 stored in the flash memory 114. Further, the manufacturer name and model name specified from the device code 71 are read from, for example, the ROM 112 and displayed as registered devices.

  Next, the CPU 110 determines whether or not a device has been selected by the user (S8). Until a device is selected (NO in S8), a registered device list is displayed (S6).

  If it is determined in step S8 that the device has been selected by the user (YES in S8), the display layout information 72 of the selected device is read from the flash memory 114 (S10). Next, the CPU 110 reads only the image data of the image IDL4 whose flag information L8 of the read display layout information 72 is “1” from the ROM 112 (S12). Then, the CPU 110 transmits the coordinate position information L2 whose flag information L8 is “1” and the read image data to the image generation unit 122 (S14), and the display screen is updated (S16). As described above, the CPU 110 determines the image data to be displayed by referring to the flag information L8.

  Thus, a series of display screen update processing ends.

  Next, a display example on the operation panel 130 when the user selects “free layout” and the standard layout information is edited will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an example in which all image data included in the standard layout information is displayed. FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an example in which image data is displayed based on the display layout information 72. Note that the display example shown in FIG. 9 is a display example when a DEF DVD recorder is designated as the target device.

  Referring to FIG. 9A, in the case of a standard layout screen, operation panel 130 has a plurality of keys necessary for the operation of the target device in addition to numeric keys 91 for specifying numbers and predetermined characters (for example, alphabets). Keys such as a recording key, a reproduction key, a fast-forward key, a stop key, a pause key 92, a menu key, and the like are displayed. In addition, a setting key for calling a new registration or a registered device list is displayed.

  In such a standard layout screen, for example, when all the numeric keys 91 and the pause key 92 are selected by the user in step S206, the display screen is as shown in FIG. 9B.

  Referring to FIG. 9B, on operation panel 130, numeric keypad 91 and pause key 92 are not displayed, and only the remaining keys are displayed. In this way, it is possible to display only the keys used by the user and not display the keys that are not scheduled to be used. Therefore, the user can easily find a necessary key. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the user's frustration that it is difficult to find a necessary key from a large number of keys. In this way, even if the key display is not erased, for example, a gray display or the like may be made identifiable.

  Also, as described above, in the case of “free layout”, it is only necessary to select a key that is not displayed, so that the layout can be easily edited.

  In addition, when the power supply (not shown) of the remote controller 100 is turned on, the screen displayed immediately before is displayed. This is convenient because it is not necessary to designate the target device each time. In this case, it is assumed that information indicating which device has been selected immediately before is stored in the flash memory 114.

  In remote control 100 in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the setting key is displayed on the screen displayed on operation panel 130 when operating the device. By operating this setting key, the display screen update process described above is executed.

  The remote controller 100 according to the present embodiment enables the operation of the device only after the new registration process (S14) is executed and the display layout information is stored in the flash memory 114. Therefore, if display layout information is not stored in the flash memory 114, a message such as “no registered device” is displayed even when the power (not shown) is turned on. If display layout information is not stored in the flash memory 114 as described above, the device may not be operable. For example, the standard layout screen may be displayed unless otherwise specified by the user. The display layout information may be stored in the flash memory 114 only when the standard layout information is edited according to a special instruction from the user.

  As described above, the display layout information stored in the flash memory 114 includes the coordinate position information L2, the image IDL4, the function information L6, and the flag information L8. Is not limited to such a structure. For example, only the image ID of image data not to be displayed may be stored in the display layout information, or only the image ID of image data to be displayed may be stored. In this case, for example, in step S112, the standard layout information is not temporarily stored in the flash memory 114, but a key (image data) read from the ROM 112 is displayed on the operation panel 130. Then, the user may select a key not to be displayed or a key to be displayed, and only the image ID (L4) of the selected key may be stored in the flash memory 114.

  Alternatively, when selecting a key to be displayed, a plurality of keys (image data) included in the standard layout information are displayed in a submenu in a predetermined display area, and only the key selected by the user is stored in a predetermined position (in the ROM 112). It may be displayed at a position corresponding to the stored coordinate position information.

  If “free layout” is not selected in step S116 of the new registration process described above, that is, if “standard layout” is selected, information indicating “standard layout” in association with the device code 71; The display order information 73 may be stored in the flash memory 114 as display layout information.

  By doing so, the data amount of the flash memory 114 can be reduced. This also increases the number of items that can be registered.

  In addition, the flash memory 114 may store a predetermined number (for example, 20 pieces) of display layout information 72 according to the capacity, for example. In this case, when more than 20 items are registered, a new device is added by deleting display data information of registered devices.

  Further, the position of the key (image data) displayed on the operation panel 130 may remain fixed, and a function can be freely assigned to each key. For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the numeric keypad 91, there is a key having functions of both numbers and alphabets in one key. For example, in the case of a DVD recorder, this alphabet is required when inputting a recording title name. However, for a user who does not perform an operation such as inputting a recording title name, it is not necessary to display the alphabet. On the other hand, if such a number also used as an alphabet is necessary, the numeric keypad 91 cannot be prevented from being displayed. In such a case, the dual-purpose key can be changed to a dedicated key, and information on which function is assigned to the changed key is stored in the flash memory 114. By doing so, it is possible to provide a remote control that is easier for the user to operate.

  In the above embodiment, once the new registration process (S14) is performed, the display layout information in the flash memory 114 is not changed. However, the registered device is selected and the display layout information is displayed. It may be something that can be edited. By doing so, the screen displayed on the operation panel 130 can be changed flexibly.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance of the remote control in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the remote control in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the display screen update process which CPU in the remote control of Embodiment 1 of this invention performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a new registration process. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed on the operation panel in step S102 of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the table for specifying an apparatus code. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a layout edit process. It is a figure for demonstrating the layout information for a display stored in flash memory. (A) is a figure showing an example in which all image data included in standard layout information is displayed. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example in which image data is displayed based on display layout information.

Explanation of symbols

  71 device code, 72 display layout information, 73 display order information, 100 remote control, 112 ROM, 114 flash memory, 116 input signal processing unit, 122 image generation unit, 124 infrared transmission unit, 130 operation panel, 1301 touch panel, 1302 liquid crystal Panel, L4 image ID, L2 coordinate position information, L6 function information, L8 flag information.

Claims (11)

First storage means for storing standard layout information previously associated with each device;
Setting means for setting display layout information based on the standard layout information stored in the first storage means;
The display layout information includes at least information for specifying a plurality of image data included in the standard layout information, and availability information indicating whether each image data can be displayed,
A second storage means for storing the display layout information set by the setting means in association with the device;
The setting means includes
First selection means for causing a user to select whether or not to edit the standard layout information stored in the first storage means;
Editing means for editing the standard layout information stored in the first storage means when editing is selected by the first selection means;
The editing means includes
Second selection means for allowing a user to select whether to display each of the image data;
A designation unit for designating the availability information based on a selection result by the second selection unit;
The setting means includes
First storage means for storing layout information after editing by the editing means in the second storage means as the display layout information;
And a second storage means for storing the standard layout information as the display layout information in the second storage means when the first selection means selects not to edit,
Determination means for determining a display image based on the availability information of the display layout information;
First generation means for generating display information based on the display image determined by the determination means;
Display means capable of displaying the display information generated by the first generation means and accepting an input from a user;
Detecting means for detecting an input from a user in the display means;
A second generation means for generating a command based on a detection result by the detection means and the availability information;
A remote control device further comprising: a transmission unit for transmitting the command generated by the second generation unit. First storage means for storing standard layout information previously associated with each device;
Setting means for setting display layout information based on the standard layout information stored in the first storage means;
Second storage means for storing the display layout information set by the setting means in association with the device;
Determining means for determining a display image based on the display layout information;
First generation means for generating display information based on the display image determined by the determination means;
Display means capable of displaying the display information generated by the first generation means and accepting an input from a user;
Detecting means for detecting an input from a user in the display means;
Second generation means for generating a command based on a detection result by the detection means;
A remote control device comprising: a transmission unit for transmitting the command generated by the second generation unit. The setting means includes
Editing means for editing the standard layout information stored in the first storage means;
The remote control device according to claim 2, further comprising: a first storage unit that stores layout information after editing by the editing unit in the second storage unit as the display layout information. The setting means includes
First selection means for causing a user to select whether or not to perform editing by the editing means;
And a second storage means for storing the standard layout information as the display layout information in the second storage means when the first selection means selects not to edit, The remote control device according to claim 3.   The display layout information includes at least information for specifying a plurality of image data included in the standard layout information and availability information indicating whether each image data can be displayed. Remote control device.   The remote control device according to claim 5, wherein the determination unit determines the display image based on the availability information of the display layout information. The editing means includes
Second selection means for allowing a user to select whether to display each of the image data;
The remote control device according to claim 5, further comprising a designation unit for designating the availability information based on a selection result by the second selection unit.   The remote operation device according to claim 5, wherein the second generation unit generates the command based on the detection result and the availability information. The display layout information includes at least display image information for specifying image data to be displayed among a plurality of image data included in the standard layout information,
The remote control device according to claim 2, wherein the determination unit determines the display image based on the display image information of the display layout information. The display layout information includes at least non-display image information for specifying image data not to be displayed among a plurality of image data included in the standard layout information,
The remote control device according to claim 2, wherein the determination unit determines the display image based on the non-display image information of the display layout information.   The remote control device according to claim 2, wherein the display means includes a liquid crystal panel for displaying the display information and a touch panel for receiving an input from a user.

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