JP2007043517A - Equipment connection support system and equipment connection support method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily connect video equipment when the video equipment is newly connected to a television receiver. <P>SOLUTION: RF tags 15, 16 are each provided on each of the video equipment 2, 3, and an RF reader 13 is provided on the television receiver 1. The RF tags 15, 16 each store individual information of the video equipment 2, 3. When detecting the RF tags 15, 16, the RF reader 3 displays a recommended method for connection of the video equipment 2, 3 on a liquid crystal display 8 of the television receiver 1. In this way, only by bringing the video equipment 2, 3 to be connected close to the television receiver 1, each of the video equipment 2, 3 is recognized and the recommended connection method is displayed. Therefore, a user can easily connect the video equipment 2, 3 to the television receiver 1 even if the user is not familiar with the functions of the television receiver 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a device connection support system and a device connection support method suitable for application when a video device is newly connected to a television receiver.

  In recent years, television receivers have become more sophisticated, and not only watching TV broadcasts but also increasing the number of cases where various video devices such as DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) players and video tape recorders are connected for viewing. Yes. Therefore, television receivers having many (4 to 5) external input terminals have appeared. In addition, the output formats of these video devices are diverse. For example, in addition to a normal NTSC standard signal, an output format such as a high vision signal, an RGB signal, or YCrCb is used. Therefore, many external input terminals are arranged on the back side of the main body of the television receiver, and when the user (viewer) tries to newly connect a video device, the instruction manual of the television receiver is used. In view of the above, it is necessary to proceed with the connection work of the video equipment in consideration of the contents of the main body of the television receiver and the video equipment already connected.

  However, in this case, the connection work of the video equipment is complicated, and the video equipment cannot be easily connected unless the function of the television receiver is well understood.

Therefore, a technique for facilitating the connection work of video equipment by displaying a menu screen on-screen on a television receiver and instructing an external input terminal to which the video equipment is connected with an arrow (hereinafter, known technique 1). Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-42203

  However, in the publicly known technology 1, when the user tries to newly connect a video device, the user has to select the video device on the menu screen himself. .

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a device connection support system and a device connection support method that can eliminate such inconveniences.

First, the invention of the device connection support system according to claim 1 includes one or more electronic devices each provided with a wireless tag, a device with a display function provided with a wireless tag receiving device, and the wireless tag receiving device. When the wireless tag is detected, there is provided a connection recommendation means for displaying a connection recommendation method for the electronic device related to the wireless tag on the device with a display function.
In the device connection support system according to claim 2, the connection recommendation unit determines the connection recommendation method based on the individual information of the electronic device when displaying the connection recommendation method of the electronic device. It is characterized by.
The device connection support system according to claim 3 is characterized in that the individual information of the electronic device is stored in a wireless tag of the electronic device.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device connection support system in which the connection recommendation means is configured to display a connection recommendation method for the electronic device when another electronic device already connected to the device with the display function is displayed. A method for recommending connection of the electronic device is determined based on the connection status.
Further, the invention of the device connection support system according to claim 5 is a reconnection in which the connection recommendation method is displayed again on the device with display function when the connection method of the electronic device is different from the connection recommendation method of the electronic device. It has a promotion means.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device connection support system in which, when the connection method of the electronic device matches the connection recommendation method of the electronic device, the device with display function indicates that the connection of the electronic device is completed. It is characterized by having a connection confirmation means for displaying on the screen.
Further, the device connection support system according to claim 7 is characterized in that the wireless tag receiving device executes the detection operation of the wireless tag a plurality of times at a predetermined time interval.
The device connection support system according to claim 8 is characterized in that the device with a display function is an image display device.
The device connection support system according to claim 9 is characterized in that the device with a display function is a television receiver.
In addition, the invention of the device connection support method according to claim 10 includes a wireless tag installation step in which a wireless tag is provided in each of one or more electronic devices, and a reception device installation step in which a wireless tag receiver is provided in a device with a display function. And a method for recommending connection of an electronic device related to the wireless tag when the wireless tag receiving device detects the wireless tag, including a connection recommendation step displayed on the device with a display function.
In the device connection support method according to claim 11, when the connection recommendation method for the electronic device is displayed in the connection recommendation step, the connection recommendation method is determined based on the individual information of the electronic device. It is characterized by that.
The device connection support method according to claim 12 is characterized in that the individual information of the electronic device is stored in a wireless tag of the electronic device.
The invention of the device connection support method according to claim 13 is another electronic device already connected to the display function-equipped device when the connection recommendation method of the electronic device is displayed in the connection recommendation step. The connection recommendation method for the electronic device is determined based on the connection status of the electronic device.
Further, the invention of the device connection support method according to claim 14 is a reconnection in which the connection recommendation method is displayed again on the device with display function when the connection method of the electronic device is different from the connection recommendation method of the electronic device. It includes an acceleration step.
Further, the invention of the device connection support method according to claim 15 is the device with a display function indicating that the connection of the electronic device is completed when the connection method of the electronic device matches the connection recommendation method of the electronic device. Including a connection confirmation step displayed on the screen.
According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the device connection support method, wherein the wireless tag receiving device performs the wireless tag detection operation a plurality of times at predetermined time intervals.
The device connection support method according to claim 17 is characterized in that the device with a display function is an image display device.
The device connection support method according to claim 18 is characterized in that the device with a display function is a television receiver.

  According to the present invention, simply by bringing an electronic device to be connected close to a device with a display function, the electronic device is recognized and a connection recommendation method is displayed. Therefore, the user is familiar with the function of the device with a display function. Even if not, the electronic device can be easily connected to the device with a display function. Moreover, unlike the known technique 1, it is not necessary for the user to select an electronic device on the menu screen, so that the connection work of the electronic device is not troublesome. As a result, the convenience during use can be greatly improved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a device connection support system according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a first connection support program, FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a second connection support program, and FIG. 4 is a video device connection recommendation. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a first display example of the method, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a second display example of the video device connection recommendation method.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the device connection support system includes a television receiver (device with display function, image display device) 1. The television receiver 1 includes an antenna 4 that receives a television broadcast, a tuner 5 that performs channel selection and tuning, an input switch 6 that switches input, an OSD control circuit 7 that performs various processes on a video signal, Liquid crystal display 8 for displaying video, microcomputer 9, three external input terminals 10, 11, 12, memory 17 for recording various data, RF reader (wireless tag receiver) 13, It has. Further, the memory 17 stores a first connection support program PRG1 shown in FIG. 2 and a second connection support program PRG2 shown in FIG. In addition, one video device (electronic device) 2 is already connected to the external input terminal 10, and an RF tag (wireless tag) 15 is attached to the video device 2. Note that the RF tag 15 can be detachably provided in the video equipment 2, and when the equipment is connected, the RF tag 15 is removed from the video equipment 2 and directly attached or locked to the liquid crystal display 8, or liquid crystal By placing it in the vicinity of the display 8, connection support according to the following procedure is possible.

  Here, when trying to connect a new video device 3 to the television receiver 1, the user selects “Connect New Device” from a menu (not shown) displayed on the liquid crystal display 8. Thereafter, the video equipment (electronic equipment) 3 to be connected is installed in the vicinity of the television receiver 1 (within 30 to 40 cm, for example, within the communication area of the RF reader 13). Note that an RF tag 16 is attached to the video device 3 in advance, and individual information such as the model, output format, and conditions of the video device 3 is written in the RF tag 16.

  When “connection of a new device” is selected in this way, the microcomputer 9 reads the first connection support program PRG1 shown in FIG. 2 from the memory 17 and executes a predetermined operation based on the first connection support program PRG1.

  That is, the microcomputer 9 instructs the RF reader 13 to perform an RF tag detection operation. In response to this, the RF reader 13 executes an RF tag detection operation, and when detecting the RF tags 15 and 16, outputs a signal to that effect to the microcomputer 9 (step S1 of the first connection support program PRG1). .

  Next, the microcomputer 9 determines whether or not the RF tag is detected (step S2 of the first connection support program PRG1). At this time, since the video equipments 2 and 3 are installed in the vicinity of the television receiver 1, the microcomputer 9 determines that the RF tags 15 and 16 have been detected.

  Next, the microcomputer 9 determines whether or not an unregistered RF tag is detected (step S3 of the first connection support program PRG1). At this time, since the unregistered video device 3 is installed in the vicinity of the television receiver 1, the microcomputer 9 determines that the unregistered RF tag 16 has been detected.

  Next, the microcomputer 9 waits for one minute (step S4 of the first connection support program PRG1) to confirm whether or not the video equipment 3 is really trying to connect, and then performs RF processing on the RF reader 13. Command tag detection operation. In response to this, the RF reader 13 executes the RF tag detection operation again, and when detecting the RF tags 15 and 16, outputs a signal to that effect to the microcomputer 9 (step S5 of the first connection support program PRG1). ). Then, the microcomputer 9 determines again whether or not the RF tag is detected (step S6 of the first connection support program PRG1). At this time, since the unregistered video device 3 is still installed in the vicinity of the television receiver 1, the microcomputer 9 determines that the unregistered RF tag 16 has been detected.

  Next, the microcomputer 9 instructs the RF reader 13 to acquire individual information of the video equipment 3. In response to this, the RF reader 13 acquires the individual information of the video equipment 3 from the RF tag 16 and outputs it to the microcomputer 9 (step S7 of the first connection support program PRG1).

  Further, the microcomputer 9 confirms the current connection status (step S8 of the first connection support program PRG1). At this time, since the video equipment 2 has already been connected to the external input terminal 10, the microcomputer 9 recognizes that only the external input terminals 11 and 12 can be connected.

  Then, the microcomputer 9 determines a connection recommendation method for the video equipment 3 based on the individual information of the video equipment 3 and the current connection status (step S9 of the first connection support program PRG1).

  Next, the microcomputer 9 instructs the OSD control circuit 7 to display a connection recommendation method. In response to this, as shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5, the OSD control circuit 7 schematically displays the connection recommendation method of the video equipment 3 on the liquid crystal display 8 and displays it on-screen in an easy-to-understand manner (the first connection support program PRG1). Step S10).

  The user sees this and connects the video equipment 3 to the external input terminal 11 or 12 of the television receiver 1. Therefore, the user can easily connect the video equipment 3 to the television receiver 1 even if the user is not familiar with the functions of the television receiver 1. In addition, unlike the known technique 1, the user does not need to select the video equipment 3 on the menu screen himself, so the connection work of the video equipment 3 is not troublesome. As a result, the convenience during use can be greatly improved.

  Next, the microcomputer 9 determines whether or not the video equipment 3 is connected in accordance with the connection recommendation method (step S11 of the first connection support program PRG1).

  When the video equipment 3 is connected in accordance with the recommended connection method, the microcomputer 9 instructs the OSD control circuit 7 to display connection completion. In response to this, the OSD control circuit 7 displays on the screen on the liquid crystal display 8 that the connection of the video equipment 3 has been completed (step S12 of the first connection support program PRG1). Here, the operation by the first connection support program PRG1 ends.

  On the other hand, if the video equipment 3 is not connected in accordance with the recommended connection method, the process returns to step S10 of the first connection support program PRG1, and the microcomputer 9 instructs the OSD control circuit 7 to display the recommended connection method. The OSD control circuit 7 again displays the connection recommendation method for the video equipment 3 on the liquid crystal display 8 on the screen. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S11 of the first connection support program PRG1, and the microcomputer 9 determines again whether or not the video equipment 3 is connected according to the connection recommendation method. These operations are repeated until the video equipment 3 is connected in accordance with the recommended connection method. Therefore, finally, the user can properly connect the video equipment 3 to the television receiver 1.

  By the way, when the RF tags 15 and 16 are not detected in the determination in step S2 of the first connection support program PRG1, there is no video device 2 already connected to the television receiver 1, and the television reception is now started. Since there is no video equipment 3 connected to the machine 1, the microcomputer 9 instructs the OSD control circuit 7 to display that detection is impossible. In response to this, the OSD control circuit 7 displays on-screen “No new device could be detected” on the liquid crystal display 8 (step S13 of the first connection support program PRG1). Therefore, there is no waste of the on-screen display of the connection recommendation method on the liquid crystal display 8 for the video equipment 3 that is not scheduled to be connected.

  If the unregistered RF tag 16 is not detected in the determination in step S3 of the first connection support program PRG1, even if there is a video device 2 that is already connected to the television receiver 1, Since there is no video equipment 3 connected to the television receiver 1, the microcomputer 9 instructs the OSD control circuit 7 to display that detection is impossible. In response to this, the OSD control circuit 7 displays on-screen “No new device could be detected” on the liquid crystal display 8 (step S13 of the first connection support program PRG1). Therefore, there is no waste of the on-screen display of the connection recommendation method on the liquid crystal display 8 for the video equipment 3 that is not scheduled to be connected.

  Furthermore, if the unregistered RF tag 16 is not detected in the determination in step S6 of the first connection support program PRG1, the determination one minute ago (determination in step S3 of the first connection support program PRG1) Although there is an unregistered video device 3 in the vicinity of the television receiver 1, this video device 3 does not exist now. In this case, it is assumed that the video equipment 3 that is not to be connected has been detected by accident approaching the television receiver 1 one minute ago, so the microcomputer 9 cannot detect the OSD control circuit 7. Command display. In response to this, the OSD control circuit 7 displays on-screen “No new device could be detected” on the liquid crystal display 8 (step S13 of the first connection support program PRG1). Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the video equipment 3 that is not scheduled to be connected is erroneously detected.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the user selects “connect new device” from the menu on the liquid crystal display 8 when trying to connect a new video device 3 to the television receiver 1 has been described. However, when the television receiver 1 is turned on, the RF tag detection operation is always performed, and when a new video device 3 is detected, the recommended connection method may be displayed on the screen.

  In this case, the microcomputer 9 reads the second connection support program PRG2 shown in FIG. 3 from the memory 17, and executes a predetermined operation based on the second connection support program PRG2.

  That is, the microcomputer 9 waits for a predetermined time (here, 1 minute) in order to avoid a waste due to frequent detection while ensuring a quick response (step S1 of the second connection support program PRG2), and then the RF reader. 13 is instructed to detect the RF tag. In response to this, the RF reader 13 executes an RF tag detection operation, and when the RF tags 15 and 16 are detected, outputs a signal to that effect to the microcomputer 9 (step S2 of the second connection support program PRG2). .

  Next, the microcomputer 9 determines whether or not the RF tag is detected (step S3 of the second connection support program PRG2). At this time, since the video equipments 2 and 3 are installed in the vicinity of the television receiver 1, the microcomputer 9 determines that the RF tags 15 and 16 have been detected.

  Next, the microcomputer 9 determines whether or not an unregistered RF tag is detected (step S4 of the second connection support program PRG2). At this time, since the unregistered video device 3 is installed in the vicinity of the television receiver 1, the microcomputer 9 determines that the unregistered RF tag 16 has been detected.

  Next, the microcomputer 9 waits for one minute (step S5 of the second connection support program PRG2) to confirm whether or not the video equipment 3 is really trying to connect, and then performs RF processing on the RF reader 13. Command tag detection operation. In response to this, the RF reader 13 executes the RF tag detection operation again, and when the RF tags 15 and 16 are detected, outputs a signal to that effect to the microcomputer 9 (step S6 of the second connection support program PRG2). ). Then, the microcomputer 9 determines again whether or not the RF tag is detected (step S7 of the second connection support program PRG2). At this time, since the unregistered video device 3 is still installed in the vicinity of the television receiver 1, the microcomputer 9 determines that the unregistered RF tag 16 has been detected.

  Next, the microcomputer 9 instructs the RF reader 13 to acquire individual information of the video equipment 3. Receiving this, the RF reader 13 acquires the individual information of the video equipment 3 from the RF tag 16 and outputs it to the microcomputer 9 (step S8 of the second connection support program PRG2).

  Further, the microcomputer 9 confirms the current connection status (step S9 of the second connection support program PRG2). At this time, since the video equipment 2 has already been connected to the external input terminal 10, the microcomputer 9 recognizes that only the external input terminals 11 and 12 can be connected.

  Then, the microcomputer 9 determines a connection recommendation method for the video equipment 3 based on the individual information of the video equipment 3 and the current connection status (step S10 of the second connection support program PRG2).

  Next, the microcomputer 9 instructs the OSD control circuit 7 to display a connection recommendation method. In response to this, as shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5, the OSD control circuit 7 schematically displays the connection recommendation method of the video equipment 3 on the liquid crystal display 8 and displays it on-screen in an easy-to-understand manner (the second connection support program PRG2). Step S11).

  The user sees this and connects the video equipment 3 to the external input terminal 11 or 12 of the television receiver 1. Therefore, the user can easily connect the video equipment 3 to the television receiver 1 even if the user is not familiar with the functions of the television receiver 1. In addition, unlike the known technique 1, the user does not need to select the video equipment 3 on the menu screen himself, so the connection work of the video equipment 3 is not troublesome. In addition to this, the user does not need to select “Connect New Device” in the menu on the liquid crystal display 8. As a result, convenience during use can be further improved.

  Next, the microcomputer 9 determines whether or not the video equipment 3 is connected in accordance with the connection recommendation method (step S12 of the second connection support program PRG2).

  When the video equipment 3 is connected in accordance with the recommended connection method, the microcomputer 9 instructs the OSD control circuit 7 to display connection completion. In response to this, the OSD control circuit 7 displays on the screen on the liquid crystal display 8 that the connection of the video equipment 3 has been completed (step S13 of the second connection support program PRG2). Here, the operation by the second connection support program PRG2 ends.

  On the other hand, if the video equipment 3 is not connected in the recommended connection method, the process returns to step S11 of the second connection support program PRG2, and the microcomputer 9 instructs the OSD control circuit 7 to display the recommended connection method. The OSD control circuit 7 displays the connection recommendation method for the video equipment 3 on the liquid crystal display 8 again on the screen. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S12 of the second connection support program PRG2, and the microcomputer 9 determines again whether or not the video equipment 3 is connected according to the connection recommendation method. These operations are repeated until the video equipment 3 is connected according to the recommended connection method. Therefore, finally, the user can properly connect the video equipment 3 to the television receiver 1.

  By the way, when the RF tags 15 and 16 are not detected in the determination in step S3 of the second connection support program PRG2, there is no video device 2 already connected to the television receiver 1, and the television reception is now started. Since there is no video equipment 3 connected to the machine 1, the process returns to step S1 of the second connection support program PRG2, and the above-described operation is repeated.

  If the unregistered RF tag 16 is not detected in the determination in step S4 of the second connection support program PRG2, even if there is a video device 2 that is already connected to the television receiver 1, Since there is no video equipment 3 connected to the television receiver 1, the process returns to step S1 of the second connection support program PRG2, and the above-described operation is repeated.

  Furthermore, when the unregistered RF tag 16 is not detected in the determination in step S7 of the second connection support program PRG2, in the determination one minute ago (determination in step S4 of the second connection support program PRG2), Although there is an unregistered video device 3 in the vicinity of the television receiver 1, this video device 3 does not exist now. In this case, since it is assumed that the video equipment 3 that is not to be connected has happened to be detected by approaching the television receiver 1 one minute ago, the process returns to step S1 of the second connection support program PRG2 and is described above. Repeat the operation. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the video equipment 3 that is not scheduled to be connected is erroneously detected.

  In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the detection operation of the RF tag 16 is executed twice at one minute intervals (step S4 of the first connection support program PRG1 and step S5 of the second connection support program PRG2). The time interval and the number of executions are not limited to this, and can be set to an arbitrary time interval (for example, three minute intervals) and the number of executions (for example, three times).

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the video device 3 is connected to the television receiver 1 has been described. However, when an electronic device other than the video device 3 (for example, an audio device, a teletext device, etc.) is connected. The present invention can also be applied.

  In the above-described embodiment, the television receiver 1 including the liquid crystal display 8 has been described. However, display devices other than the liquid crystal display 8 (for example, a plasma display, an organic EL display, a CRT (CRT), an LED display, SED (surface electric field display), projector, etc.) can be substituted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the device connection support system having the television receiver 1 in which the tuner 5 is built has been described. However, even if an image display device such as a video monitor device that does not have the tuner 5 is adopted in place of the television receiver 1, a device with a display function (for example, an audio system with a display display, a display panel, etc. Needless to say, the same effect can be obtained even if a camera, a video tape recorder having a display unit, a DVD recorder having a display unit, an STB (set top box) having a display unit, or the like is employed.

It is a block diagram which shows one Embodiment of the apparatus connection assistance system which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart of a 1st connection assistance program. It is a flowchart of a 2nd connection assistance program. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of a display of the connection recommendation method of a video equipment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of a display of the connection recommendation method of a video equipment.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Television receiver (device with display function, image display device)
2, 3 …… Video equipment (electronic equipment)
8 ... Liquid crystal display 7 ... OSD control circuit (connection recommendation means, reconnection promotion means, connection confirmation means)
9 ... Microcomputer 10, 11, 12 ... External input terminal 13 ... RF reader (wireless tag receiver)
15, 16 …… RF tag (wireless tag)
17 …… Memory

Claims (18)

One or more electronic devices each provided with a wireless tag;
A device with a display function provided with a wireless tag receiver;
A connection recommendation means for displaying a connection recommendation method for an electronic device related to the wireless tag on the device with a display function when the wireless tag receiving device detects the wireless tag. . The connection recommendation means is:
The device connection support system according to claim 1, wherein when displaying the connection recommendation method of the electronic device, the connection recommendation method is determined based on individual information of the electronic device.   The device connection support system according to claim 2, wherein the individual information of the electronic device is stored in a wireless tag of the electronic device. The connection recommendation means is:
When displaying the connection recommendation method for the electronic device, the connection recommendation method for the electronic device is determined based on the connection status of another electronic device already connected to the device with the display function. Item 4. The device connection support system according to any one of Items 1 to 3.   5. The reconnection promotion means for displaying the connection recommendation method again on the device with a display function when the connection method of the electronic device is different from the connection recommendation method of the electronic device. The device connection support system according to any one of the above.   The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a connection confirmation unit for displaying, on the device with a display function, that the connection of the electronic device is completed when the connection method of the electronic device matches the recommended connection method of the electronic device. The device connection support system according to any one of 1 to 5. The wireless tag receiver is
The apparatus connection support system according to claim 1, wherein the detection operation of the wireless tag is executed a plurality of times at predetermined time intervals.   The device connection support system according to claim 1, wherein the device with a display function is an image display device.   8. The device connection support system according to claim 1, wherein the device with a display function is a television receiver. A wireless tag installation process in which a wireless tag is provided in each of one or more electronic devices;
A receiving device installation process in which a wireless tag receiving device is provided in a device with a display function;
When the wireless tag receiving apparatus detects the wireless tag, a connection recommendation method for displaying an electronic device related to the wireless tag includes a connection recommendation step displayed on the device with a display function. Method. In the connection recommendation process,
11. The device connection support method according to claim 10, wherein when the connection recommendation method for the electronic device is displayed, the connection recommendation method is determined based on individual information of the electronic device.   The device connection support method according to claim 11, wherein the individual information of the electronic device is stored in a wireless tag of the electronic device. In the connection recommendation process,
When the recommended connection method of the electronic device is displayed, the recommended connection method of the electronic device is determined based on the connection status of another electronic device that is already connected to the device with the display function. The device connection support method according to any one of claims 10 to 12.   14. The reconnection promotion step of displaying the connection recommendation method again on the device with a display function when the connection method of the electronic device is different from the connection recommendation method of the electronic device. The device connection support method according to any one of the above.   A connection confirmation step of displaying, on the device with a display function, that the connection of the electronic device is completed when the connection method of the electronic device matches the connection recommendation method of the electronic device. The device connection support method according to any one of 10 to 14. The wireless tag receiver is
16. The apparatus connection support method according to claim 10, wherein the detection operation of the wireless tag is executed a plurality of times at predetermined time intervals.   The device connection support method according to claim 10, wherein the device with a display function is an image display device.   The device connection support method according to claim 10, wherein the display function-equipped device is a television receiver.

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