JP2007148760A - Electronic equipment with help function using detachable nonvolatile storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide electronic equipment with a help function using a detachable nonvolatile storage device. <P>SOLUTION: In this electronic equipment, when a user finds an unknown word or phrase during operation of a DVD player 1 among words or phrases displayed as an OSD (On Screen Display) of a menu screen or the like, the user pushes a help button not shown in Fig. equipped by a remote controller 3 or an operation means 17, and selects the corresponding word by a cursor key not shown in Fig., and a code corresponding to the selected word is read from a memory 14a and is stored in a memory card 2. The memory card 2 storing the selected word is connected to different electronic equipment separately supplying service of the help function, to be read, so that a selected character or symbol is distinguished from the code, and corresponding term description or function description is presented to the user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention stores characters and symbols included in a menu or the like displayed as an OSD image on a display unit or display device during use in a removable recording device such as a memory card for use in other electronic devices. The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus having a help function via a removable nonvolatile storage device that can be used.

  Conventionally, instruction manuals have been enclosed with products in order to inform users of diversified functions and complicated operation methods of electronic devices. In recent years, there has been a method of storing an operation method or the like in a storage device inside an electronic device and displaying it on a display unit or the like included in the electronic device in order to reduce the paperlessness of the manual or the like.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, an image imitating a remote control is displayed by selecting a help mode from a menu displayed on the display unit of the display device by operating the remote control, and an arbitrary button on the remote control is pressed in this state. And a method in which the corresponding button in the image is blinked and the function description is displayed as an OSD image.

Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a method of displaying guidance on a corresponding screen when an operation is not performed for a certain period of time while a menu screen or an operation screen for operating other functions is displayed.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-130695 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-55895

  However, in the conventional technology, even if a word that the user does not understand, such as a technical term described on the screen being displayed, is displayed, in order to examine it, the user himself / herself stores it in some way and searches separately. In addition, when a word contains an inexplicable kanji that cannot be read, there is a problem that it is more difficult to search for the term.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and selects and stores a term that the user does not understand, stores it in a removable nonvolatile storage medium, and performs a search using a search service that separately provides it. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device having a help function through a removable nonvolatile storage device.

An electronic device having a help function via a removable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 1 is provided.
Video and audio processing means for processing video signals including audio;
A video / audio output unit that displays the video / audio data sent from the video / audio processing unit on a display unit, or is connected to an external display device and outputs the video / audio data to the external display device;
Control means for controlling the operation of the device;
A memory unit for storing codes that are information for OSD (On Screen Display) display superimposed on video data output from the video / audio output unit, and various types of information necessary for the operation of the device;
An OSD creation unit that reads the code from the memory unit and creates an OSD corresponding to the code;
In an electronic device provided with an operation means for operating a device by a user,
Recording / reproducing means for performing recording / reproduction on a detachable nonvolatile storage device is provided, and arbitrary characters and symbols are selected from characters and symbols superimposed on video / audio data output from the video / audio output unit and displayed in OSD. A selectable OSD image selection means is displayed, and the code indicating the character or symbol selected by the selection means is stored in the removable nonvolatile storage device.

  According to the configuration of claim 1, when an OSD display such as a menu screen is displayed on the display unit or the display device for the operation of the electronic device, when there are words or words that the user does not understand, A character or symbol such as a word can be selected by a selection means, and a code corresponding to the character or symbol can be stored in a removable nonvolatile storage device.

  An electronic device having a help function via a detachable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 2 is the electronic device having a help function via a detachable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 1, wherein the code is When storing in a detachable nonvolatile storage device, information for specifying an electronic device is stored together.

  According to the configuration of the second aspect, when recording a code corresponding to a character or a symbol, information such as a model number indicating the electronic device can be stored at the same time.

  An electronic device having a help function via a removable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 3 is the electronic device having a help function via a removable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the selection means A text conversion unit for converting the code indicating the arbitrary character or symbol selected by the method into text data by converting the selected arbitrary character or symbol into the detachable nonvolatile storage device. .

  According to the configuration of claim 3, instead of recording the code stored in the memory unit corresponding to the selected arbitrary character or symbol, the character or symbol displayed in the OSD is converted into text data and stored. can do.

  An electronic device having a help function via a removable nonvolatile memory device according to claim 4 is an electronic device having a help function via a removable nonvolatile memory device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The removable nonvolatile storage device includes a memory card and a memory card interface unit capable of recording and reproducing data recorded on the memory card.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the detachable nonvolatile storage device includes a memory card that is a well-known technology and a detachable medium, and a memory card interface that reads the memory card.

An electronic device having a help function via the detachable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 1 according to claim 1,
Video and audio processing means for processing video signals including audio;
A video / audio output unit that displays the video / audio data sent from the video / audio processing unit on a display unit, or is connected to an external display device and outputs the video / audio data to the external display device;
Control means for controlling the operation of the device;
A memory unit for storing codes that are information for OSD display to be superimposed on video data output from the video / audio output unit, and various types of information necessary for the operation of the device;
An OSD creation unit that reads the code from the memory unit and creates an OSD corresponding to the code;
In an electronic device provided with an operation means for operating a device by a user,
Recording / reproducing means for performing recording / reproduction on a detachable nonvolatile storage device is provided, and arbitrary characters and symbols are selected from characters and symbols superimposed on video / audio data output from the video / audio output unit and displayed in OSD. The selectable OSD image selection means is displayed, and the code indicating the character or symbol selected by the selection means is stored in the removable nonvolatile storage device, so that the user can use the electronic device. When words or words that cannot be understood are displayed on the characters and symbols displayed on the OSD such as the menu screen, the words and words are selected by the selection means, and the code of the image is stored in the removable nonvolatile storage device. By connecting the non-volatile storage device to other electronic devices, for example, sending codes of characters and symbols to online help services deployed on the Internet, etc. , The user can and meaning of the word or words you choose, you see.

  An electronic device having a help function via a detachable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 2 is the electronic device having a help function via a detachable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 1, wherein the code is When storing in a detachable non-volatile storage device, information for identifying the electronic device is also stored, so when sending the code to the above-mentioned online help service, etc. Or the part number of the microcomputer that controls the display of the menu can be sent together. For example, even if the same word is used in a different meaning in different products, the meaning intended by the manufacturer You can definitely get the explanation.

  An electronic device having a help function via a removable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 3 is the electronic device having a help function via a removable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the selection means A text conversion unit that stores the code indicating the arbitrary character or symbol selected by the above-described non-volatile storage device by converting the selected arbitrary character or symbol into text data; By connecting a removable non-volatile storage device to a personal computer connected to, and reading text data, it is possible to provide a flexible usage method in which words and words can be searched by a search site or the like.

  An electronic device having a help function via a removable nonvolatile memory device according to claim 4 is an electronic device having a help function via a removable nonvolatile memory device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The removable nonvolatile storage device is composed of a memory card and a memory card interface unit capable of recording and reproducing data recorded in the memory card, so that it is portable and can be easily attached and detached. Thus, it is possible to implement a help function via a detachable nonvolatile storage device at low cost.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment as the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Of course, it goes without saying that the present invention can be easily applied to other than those described in the embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a DVD player which is an electronic apparatus in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the help function of the DVD player. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of selecting an arbitrary character or symbol from a menu screen displayed on the display unit or the display device. (A) shows immediately after the menu display, and (b) activates the help function. (C) shows a state in which an arbitrary word is selected by moving the cursor.

  The configuration of the DVD player in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Reference numeral 1 denotes a DVD player as an electronic device. Reference numeral 11 denotes a DVD as a storage medium, and reference numeral 12 denotes reproduction means for reading and writing data from the DVD 11. Reference numeral 13 denotes a video / audio processing unit for processing a video / audio signal read by the reproduction means 13. Reference numeral 14 denotes a microcomputer which is a control means for controlling the operation of the DVD player, and displays therein a memory 14a for storing information necessary for the operation such as OSD image data, the model number of the DVD player, the product number of the control unit 14, and the like. An OSD creation unit 14b that creates an OSD image is included. Reference numeral 15 denotes a memory card interface unit which performs recording and reproduction on a memory card which is a removable nonvolatile storage device described later. A light receiving unit 16 receives an optical signal transmitted from a remote controller described later. Reference numeral 17 denotes an operation means represented by, for example, a reproduction key and a channel selection key. Reference numeral 2 denotes a memory card as the above-described removable nonvolatile storage device. A remote controller 3 includes at least a help button and a cursor button for transmitting a user operation as an optical signal to the light receiving unit 16. A television receiver 4 is connected to the DVD player 1 as a display device, and includes a display unit 41.

  Next, the operation of the present invention in the DVD player 1 will be described with reference to FIG. When an OSD image is displayed on the display unit 41 while the user is operating the DVD player (S1001), when a help button provided on the remote control 3 or the operating means 17 is pressed (S1002), any character or character from the OSD image is displayed. A cursor as a selection means for selecting a symbol is displayed (S1003). When the user selects a desired character or symbol and performs a confirmation operation (S1004), the DVD player 1 is stored in the memory 14a together with a code indicating the character or symbol selected on the memory card 2 through the memory card recording / reproducing means 15. And the product number of the microcomputer serving as the control unit 14 are also written (S1005). When the writing is finished, the cursor is erased and the help function is finished (S1006).

  Next, a method of selecting an arbitrary character or symbol from the menu screen displayed on the display unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. (A) shows a state immediately after the menu screen is displayed. In this state, when the illustrated help button provided in the remote controller 3 or the operation means 17 is pressed, the cursor 5 as the selection means is displayed as shown in FIG. When the cursor 5 is moved by a cursor button (not shown) provided in the remote controller 3 or the operation means 17 and, for example, “black extension” is selected, the display is as shown in (c). In this state, by pressing a confirmation button (not shown) provided in the remote controller 3 or the operation means 17, the memory card 2 is stored in the memory 14 a together with the model number of the DVD player 1 and the model number of the microcomputer 14 through the memory card interface unit 15. A code corresponding to the characters “black stretch” is stored.

  In the help function of the DVD player 1 configured as described above, when a word or word that the user does not understand exists in an OSD image such as a menu screen displayed on the display unit 41, the character or symbol is moved to the cursor 5. By storing the code corresponding to the selected image, the model number of the DVD player 1, and the product number of the microcomputer 14 in the memory card 2, other electronic equipment (not shown) such as application software having a help function is installed in advance. Connect to a personal computer, read the code corresponding to the model number, product number, and selected image, determine the character or symbol selected by the user, and the meaning of the word or phrase is the function of the DVD player 1 You can enjoy services such as function explanations in cases, improving convenience .

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to the said Example, A various deformation | transformation implementation is possible within the range of the summary of this invention. For example, in the present embodiment, the electronic device is a DVD player, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is a television receiver that is a display device itself, or a recording / reproducing device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) player. There is no problem even if it is a multi-function machine including a plurality of DVDs and HDDs. Further, the removable nonvolatile storage device is the memory card and the memory card interface unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if a removable nonvolatile storage device such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory is used. . Furthermore, the information stored in the memory card is a code corresponding to a character or symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a text conversion unit (not shown) for converting the code into a character string is provided inside the electronic device. It may be saved as text data. In the case of a configuration that includes a text conversion unit and saves the data as text data, the device configuration is complicated. However, when the memory card 2 is connected, a more flexible search service using a commonly used website is available. You can enjoy the service.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the DVD player in the Example of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows operation | movement of the help function of a DVD player same as the above. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state at the time of operation | movement of the help function of a display part same as the above.

Explanation of symbols

1 DVD player (electronic equipment)
14 Microcomputer (control means)
14a memory 14b OSD creation unit 15 memory card interface unit 17 operation means 2 memory card (detachable nonvolatile storage device)
3 Remote control (operation means)
4. Display device (display unit or display device)

Claims (4)

Video and audio processing means for processing video signals including audio;
A video / audio output unit that displays the video / audio data sent from the video / audio processing unit on a display unit, or is connected to an external display device and outputs the video / audio data to the external display device;
Control means for controlling the operation of the device;
A memory unit for storing codes that are information for OSD (On Screen Display) display superimposed on video data output from the video / audio output unit, and various types of information necessary for the operation of the device;
An OSD creation unit that reads the code from the memory unit and creates an OSD corresponding to the code;
In an electronic device provided with an operation means for operating a device by a user,
Recording / reproducing means for performing recording / reproduction on a detachable nonvolatile storage device is provided, and arbitrary characters and symbols are selected from characters and symbols superimposed on video / audio data output from the video / audio output unit and displayed in OSD. A removable nonvolatile storage device characterized by displaying a selectable OSD image selection means and storing the code indicating the character or symbol selected by the selection means in the removable nonvolatile storage device Electronic device with help function via   2. The removable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 1, wherein when the code is stored in the removable nonvolatile storage device, information for specifying an electronic device is also stored. Electronic device with help function via   A text conversion unit that converts a code indicating an arbitrary character or symbol selected by the selection unit into text data by converting the selected arbitrary character or symbol into the removable nonvolatile storage device; An electronic device having a help function via the removable nonvolatile storage device according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The detachable nonvolatile storage device includes a memory card and a memory card interface unit capable of recording and reproducing data recorded in the memory card. An electronic device having a help function via the removable nonvolatile storage device according to the item.

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