JP2007004586A - Electronic equipment provided with operation guide method of efficiency improvement - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide electronic equipment improving operability by notifying a user of information for supporting operations. <P>SOLUTION: In a step S305, the number i of times of pressing down a fast forward key is initialized to 0, and in a step S310, the value of i is increased by one. In the succeeding step S315, whether a fast forward state continues for five seconds or more is determined, if the fast forward state continues for five seconds or more, advancing is made to a step S320, and if not, advance is made to a step S330. In the step S320, explanation about Jump is displayed and advancing is made to the step S330. Here, the Jump is displayed for 10 seconds. Thus, an efficient operating method is reported, and the operability of the user is improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus (in particular, a recording / reproducing apparatus (video tape recorder, CD player, DVD recorder, HDD recorder, etc.) and a television receiver) and a method for supporting the operation thereof.

  In recent years, electronic devices have become more multifunctional, and operations have become complicated. For this reason, a method for supporting the operation has been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique capable of displaying an operation guide necessary for remote control operation with a simple operation.

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  However, there is a problem that the operation support method of the electronic device is insufficient and the operability of the user is not improved. Three examples of problems are described below.

  When there are a plurality of operation methods for performing a certain operation, the user is inferior because the efficient operation is not performed even though there is an operation method more efficient than the operation that the user normally performs. There was a problem that the operation continued.

  For example, it is assumed that there are three operation methods as a method for reducing the volume of a certain television receiver to zero. The first method is to repeatedly press the key labeled “Volume Down”, the second is to continue pressing the key labeled “Volume Down”, and the third is , Press the key marked "Mute". Here, users who know only the first method can achieve the goal of zeroing the volume with this method, so use the guide function and help function to check that the volume is zero. That is not done, and as a result, the first method continues to be adopted despite the more convenient methods (second method and third method).

  In addition, there is a problem that there is a case where information for supporting the operation is insufficiently notified and the support function is not sufficiently performed.

  For example, it is assumed that every time the fast-forward key is pressed, the playback speed changes to 2 times, 5 times, 7 times, and 10 times, and there is a playback device that returns to normal playback of 1 time when the fast-forward key is further pressed. Conventionally, when playing back at 10 times, only “10 times” is displayed, so the user thinks to further increase the playback magnification, and when the play key is pressed, the playback speed drops to 1 time. A wasteful operation of increasing the reproduction speed is performed.

  In addition, when an operation is performed, although the corresponding operation cannot be executed completely, the user is not notified of this, and there is a problem that an unsatisfactory result may be obtained.

  For example, when a recording reservation is made by a disk recording device, even if there is little remaining storage area on the disk and all of the reserved program cannot be recorded, the information is not notified separately. There was a problem of not being remembered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve operability by notifying a user of information that supports an operation.

  The electronic device according to claim 1 includes an input unit that operates the electronic device, and a notification processing unit that performs a process for notifying a user of various information and an operation guide according to an operation by the input unit, An electronic device that notifies various information and operation guides that support the operation when the operation is performed by the input unit, and the notification processing unit causes the electronic device to generate the same operation with respect to the operation by the input unit When a plurality of processes can be performed, an efficient operation method different from the operation performed by the user is notified.

  According to the electronic device of the first aspect, information regarding an efficient operation method can be given to the user.

  The electronic device according to claim 2 includes an operation history processing unit that calculates a user's operation history according to claim 1, stores the number of operations performed by the user by the operation history processing unit, and the number of times is a setting condition In the case of satisfying the above, it is configured to notify an efficient operation method different from the operation performed by the user with respect to the operation by the input means.

  According to the electronic device of the second aspect, information on an efficient operation method can be given to the user according to the number of times the operation has been performed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the electronic device according to the first or second aspect, when the same operation is continuously repeated, the operation state is notified as information.

  According to the electronic device of the third aspect, when the same operation is repeated continuously, the operability for the user can be improved.

  The electronic device according to claim 4 determines whether or not the operation of the electronic device according to the operation is appropriate when the operation by the input unit is executed in any one of claims 1 to 3. In the case of inappropriateness based on the determination result, the information is notified.

  According to the electronic device described in claim 4, before the operation corresponding to the operation ends in an inappropriate state, the problem is notified to the user, and the necessity of solving the problem is suggested to the user. Can do.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the electronic device according to the first or second aspect, a mode for notifying an efficient operation method different from the operation performed by the user and a mode for performing processing based on the operation performed by the user are provided. It is possible to switch.

  According to the electronic device of the fifth aspect, by setting the mode for informing the efficient operation method in advance, information on the efficient operation method can be automatically given to the user. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve operability by notifying the user of information for assisting the operation.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following example is only one specific example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment.

  FIG. 1 shows an apparatus configuration of an electronic apparatus in which an embodiment according to the present invention is adopted.

  The signal received by the tuner 10 is converted into a format for storage by the video / audio processing unit 20 and stored in the storage medium 30. The stored video data is displayed on the display unit 40. The user operates the remote control transmitter 81, and the output signal is received by the remote control light receiving unit 80 and input to the microcomputer 50.

  The microcomputer 50 includes a display control unit 51 that performs control to display each operation guide and menu on the display unit, a notification processing unit 52 that performs control to notify the user of each information and operation guide, an operation control unit, and an operation history processing unit. An operation guide control unit 53 that controls operation guides for each operation of the apparatus and recommended operations based on data such as, an operation guide storage unit 54 that stores operation guides corresponding to each operation and function, and scan storage control Operation history processing unit 55 that calculates the history of each operation of the user based on the data of the unit, operation control unit 56 that performs control of each operation of the device using the key code from the key processing unit, and operations and uses performed by the user An operation storage control unit 57 that stores the functions performed, a control unit 58 that is a CPU unit of the microcomputer and controls all the operations of the entire apparatus, and a key code from the remote control transmitter. The reception, comprising a key processing unit 59 to pass to the determined operation processing unit, respectively, are connected as shown in FIG.

  The memory 70 is an external memory, and is a non-volatile memory such as an E2PROM that stores various data such as channels, microcomputer initial values, and adjustment items.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the user can enter a mode for receiving operation assistance of the present invention by setting the menu of the electronic device. Here, the mode for performing the operation support according to the present invention is referred to as “noisy mode”.

  The operation of the apparatus is basically based on the two basic operations shown in FIG. That is, creation of an operation history shown in FIG. 3A and display of another operation shown in FIG.

  A specific flow will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, when the mode of the present invention (noisy mode) is set, the processing shown in FIG. 4 is performed. That is, in each step from step S210 to step S250, it is determined whether each key has been pressed, and different processing is performed depending on each key. This will be specifically described. If the fast-forward key has been pressed in step S210, the process proceeds to the process shown in FIG. 5, and if not, the process proceeds to step S220. If the return key has been pressed in step S220, the process proceeds to the process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and if not, the process proceeds to step S230. If the Zoom key has been pressed in step S230, the process proceeds to the process shown in FIG. 8, and if not, the process proceeds to step S240. If the Back Skip key is pressed in step S240, the process proceeds to the process shown in FIG. 9, and if not, the process proceeds to step S250. If the recording key or the scheduled recording key is pressed in step S250, the process proceeds to the process shown in FIG. 10, and if not, the process proceeds to step S210.

  Hereinafter, the previous processing (described in FIGS. 5 to 10) transferred from each step of FIG. 4 will be described.

  The process of FIG. 5 will be described. In step S305, the number of times the fast-forward key is pressed is initialized to 0. In step S310, the value of i is incremented by one. In subsequent step S315, it is determined whether or not the fast-forward state continues for 5 seconds or more. If it continues for 5 seconds or more, the process proceeds to step S320. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S330. In step S320, an explanation about Jump is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S330. Here, Jump is displayed for 10 seconds.

  In step S330, it is determined whether i is the maximum value. If i is the maximum value, the process proceeds to step S335. If not, the process proceeds to step S345. In step S335, it is displayed that the double speed is Max, and that the speed is returned to the low double speed when pressed again. This display is performed for 10 seconds.

  In step S345, it is determined whether the fast-forward key has been pressed. If it has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S310. If not, the process proceeds to step S315.

  The processing of FIGS. 6 and 7 will be described. In step S405, the time A during which the return key is pressed is recorded. In step S410, the number i of pressing the return key is initialized to 0. In step S415, the value of i is incremented by one. In subsequent step S420, it is determined whether or not the return state continues for 5 seconds or more. If the return state continues for 5 seconds or more, the process proceeds to step S425. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S435. In step S425, an explanation about Jump is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S435. Here, Jump is displayed for 10 seconds.

  In step S435, it is determined whether the Play key has been pressed. If the Play key has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S440. If not, the process proceeds to step S490.

  In step S440, the time B when the Play key is pressed is recorded. In a succeeding step S445, it is determined whether or not the return key is pressed. If it is pressed, the process proceeds to step S450, and if not, the process proceeds to step S445. In step S450, it is determined whether the Play key has been pressed. If the Play key has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S455. If not, the process proceeds to step S450.

  In step S455, it is determined whether it is within 10 seconds before and after B when the Play key is pressed. If it is within 10 seconds, the process proceeds to step S460, and if not, the process proceeds to step S470. In step S460, an explanation about Marker is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S470. Here, this display is performed for 10 seconds.

  In step S470, it is determined whether the return key has been pressed. If the return key has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S470. If not, the process proceeds to step S475. In step S475, it is determined whether the time when the return key is pressed is within 5 seconds of A. If it is within 5 seconds, the process proceeds to step S480, and if not, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S480, an explanation about AB repeat is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S405. Here, this display is performed for 10 seconds.

  In step S490, it is determined whether i is the maximum number of times. If it is the maximum number of times, the process proceeds to step S495, and if not, the process proceeds to step S505. In step S495, it is displayed that the double speed is Max, and that the speed is returned to the low double speed when pressed again. Here, this display is performed for 5 seconds.

  In step S505, it is determined whether the return key has been pressed. If it has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S415, and if not, the process proceeds to step S420.

  The process of FIG. 8 will be described. In step S605, the number i of pressing the Zoom key is initialized to zero. In subsequent step S610, the value of i is incremented by one. In the subsequent step S615, it is determined whether i is the maximum number of times. If it is the maximum number of times, the process proceeds to step S620. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S620, it is displayed that the magnification is Max and that when the button is pressed again, the magnification returns to the low magnification. Here, this display is performed for 5 seconds.

  The process of FIG. 9 will be described. In step S705, it is determined whether the Back Skip key has been pressed at a place within 20 seconds from the end of the Track or Chapter. If the Back Skip key is pressed at a place within 20 seconds, the process proceeds to step S715. Proceed to step S710. In step S710, the operation is continued as it is. In step S715, a description of Track Repeat or Chapter Repeat is displayed. Here, this display is performed for 10 seconds.

  The process of FIG. 10 will be described. In step S805, the remaining amount a of the disc or tape is calculated. In step S810, the recording time b is calculated. In step S815, the time c that can be reduced by editing or CM cut is calculated. Proceed to

  In step S820, it is determined whether a> b is satisfied. If a> b, the process proceeds to step S825, and if not, the process proceeds to step S830. In step S825, recording is started as it is.

  In step S830, it is determined whether a> (bc). If a> (bc), the process proceeds to step S835, and if not, the process proceeds to step S840. In step S835, it is displayed that the editing is OK, and the process proceeds to step S845. In step S840, a display to recommend replacement of the disc or tape is performed, and the process proceeds to step S845.

  In step S845, recording is started, and in step S850, the display is canceled after 5 seconds.

  The case of the fast forward key, the return key, the Zoom key, the Back Skip key, the recording key, and the reserved recording key has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a volume Down key, a channel Up / Down key, It can also be applied to an external switching key. Specific processing is shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the volume down key. In step S910, it is determined whether the input of the volume down key is a long press. If the input is a long press, the process proceeds to step S915, and if not, the process proceeds to step S920. In step S915, it is displayed that the volume can be reduced to zero by inputting the mute key. In step S920, the volume is simply downloaded.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the channel Up / Down key. In step S940, it is determined whether the input of the channel Up / Down key is a long press. If the input is a long press, the process proceeds to step S945. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S950. In step S945, EPG display is performed to indicate that channel selection is possible. In step S950, the channel is simply Up / Down.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of an external switching key. In step S970, the video / audio input / output terminal is determined. In the subsequent step S975, it is determined whether the input / output is composite input / output. If the input / output is composite input / output, the process proceeds to step S980. In step S980, a higher quality image input / output method such as component input / output is displayed. In step S985, connection is simply performed using the current input / output terminal.

  In the above-described embodiment, only the information is displayed on the display unit 40 or on-screen display is performed. However, the user may be notified by voice.

  In addition, for an arbitrary operation, a normal use frequency may be calculated, and when a certain number of times is reached, another efficient operation method for generating the same operation may be notified.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve operability by notifying the user of information that supports the operation.

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Explanation of symbols

10 tuner 20 video / audio processing unit 30 recording medium 40 display unit 50 microcomputer 51 display control unit 52 notification processing unit 53 operation guide control unit 54 operation guide storage unit 55 operation history processing unit 56 operation control unit 57 operation storage control unit 58 control unit 59 Key processing unit 70 Memory 80 Remote control light receiving unit 81 Remote control transmission unit

Claims (5)

  When an input unit that operates an electronic device and a notification processing unit that performs processing for notifying a user of various information and an operation guide according to an operation by the input unit, when the operation is performed by the input unit, An electronic device for notifying various types of information and operation guides for supporting operations, wherein the notification processing unit can perform a plurality of processes in which the electronic device generates the same operation in response to an operation by the input unit. An electronic apparatus configured to notify an efficient operation method different from an operation performed by a user.   An operation history processing unit that calculates a user's operation history is stored, and the number of operations performed by the user is stored by the operation history processing unit. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is configured to notify an efficient operation method different from the operation described above.   3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the same operation is continuously repeated, the operation state is notified as information.   When the operation by the input means is executed, it is determined whether or not the operation of the electronic device according to the operation is appropriate, and if the operation is inappropriate based on the determination result, the information is notified. Item 4. The electronic device according to any one of Items 1 to 3.   3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a mode for notifying an efficient operation method different from an operation performed by a user and a mode for performing processing based on the operation performed by the user can be switched. machine.

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