JP2007274414A - Bml data converter and digital television receiver provided with bml data converter - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To create BML data which do not infringe copyright, regarding video data protected by the copyrighted. <P>SOLUTION: The BML data converter is provided with a still image storage means for storing one or a plurality of still image data, a still image selection means for selecting the necessary still image data from the still image data stored in the still image storage means, and a BML data synthesis means for inputting the still image data selected by the still image selection means and the BML data and generating BML data which replaces the prescribed video data included in BML data with the still image data. The BML browser converts the generated BML data into the data for display and displayed by a display means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a BML data converter and a DTV receiver including the BML data converter.

  In a digital television (DTV) receiver that displays BML (Broadcast Markup Language) data for data broadcasting distributed by the broadcasting station, BML data is re-created and stored for necessary information selected by the viewer. Or printing. Patent Document 1 describes a means for capturing one scene of video data included in BML data to generate still image data, a means for selecting only an area to be printed on a data broadcast screen, and only the selected area. Disclosed is a DTV receiver having a BML data conversion device characterized by comprising means for generating BML data and means for storing the generated BML data, and storing only the information part necessary for the viewer Yes.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-274309, page 19, FIG. 47

  In a conventional BML data conversion device, video data of BML data can be captured to be a still image, and BML data can be converted and stored. However, by converting video data to a still image and storing it, the copyright There is a problem in that copyrights are infringed on the video data protected by, and unauthorized secondary use cannot be avoided.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. The BML data is converted by replacing the video data of the BML data with still image data having no copyright problem, and is stored, stored and printed. It is an object of the present invention to obtain BML data that avoids unauthorized secondary use so as not to infringe copyright on video data protected by copyright.

  The BML data conversion apparatus according to the present invention has a BML browser that receives BML data and generates display data, a still image storage unit that stores one or a plurality of still image data, and a storage in the still image storage unit. Still image selection means for selecting necessary still image data from the obtained still image data, the still image data selected by the still image selection means and the BML data as inputs, and a predetermined video included in the BML data BML data synthesizing means for generating BML data in which data is replaced with the still image data.

  According to the present invention, BML data is converted by replacing the video data of BML data with still image data having no copyright problem, so that the video data protected by copyright when stored, stored or printed can be obtained. BML data avoiding unauthorized secondary use can be obtained without infringing copyright.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the BML data conversion apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In the figure, a BML browser 101 receives BML data and generates display data. The display unit 102 displays the display data generated by the BML browser 101. The still image storage unit 103A stores still image data. The still image selection unit 104A selects still image data to be replaced with video data of BML data from one or a plurality of still image data stored in the still image storage unit 103A according to an instruction from the outside. The BML data combining unit 105A generates BML data by replacing the received BML data with the video data of the BML data by the selected still image data. The BML browser 101 generates display data from the generated BML data, and the display unit 102 displays the generated display data.

  Next, the operation will be described. The basic operation is that the BML browser 101 receives BML data and generates display data, and the display means 102 obtains and displays the display data generated by the BML browser 101. In an example of the operation of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the BML browser 101 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. 2 assuming that BML data is received from the BML synthesizing unit 105A.

  In ST101, the BML data synthesizing unit 105A receives BML data. In ST102, the still image selection unit 104A selects still image data instructed from the outside from the still image data stored in the still image storage unit 103A. In ST103, the BML data synthesizing unit 105A separates the video data from the received BML data, and generates BML data that is replaced with the selected still image data. In ST104, the BML browser 101 converts the generated BML data into display data. In ST105, display means 102 displays display data.

  As described above, ST101 to ST103 show a procedure for generating BML data obtained by converting the video data of the received BML data into still image data. ST104 to ST105 show the procedure until the generated BML data is displayed.

  Note that still image data selection (ST102) is not performed at the position of this processing procedure, and still image data may be selected in advance.

  Further, it is assumed that the still image storage means 103A of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention stores still image data having no copyright problem in advance. Here, the description has been made assuming that still image data is accumulated, but pseudo moving image data such as animation may be accumulated, and the received video data of the BML data may be replaced. The still image selection unit 104A is instructed to select still image data from the outside. The instruction is issued from, for example, a remote controller or a control panel of the BML data converter main body. The remote controller may be wired or wireless.

  FIG. 3 shows the original BML data (screen image A) received by the BML data synthesizing unit 105A of the BML data converting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the BML data synthesizing unit 105A, and the BML browser An example of each screen image of BML data (referred to as screen image B) output to 101 is shown.

  In the screen image A, as-received BML data, copyrighted video data is displayed in the upper right area. On the other hand, in the screen image B, the BML data synthesizing unit 105A performs conversion to replace the copyrighted video data in the upper right area with the still image selected by the still image selecting unit 104A, and the still image without the copyright problem. The data is BML data to be displayed. In the embodiment described later that can add still image data as well as still image data prepared in the still image storage means 103A, private still image data or the like can be selected.

  As described above, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention can display the received video data of the BML data by replacing it with still image data having no copyright problem.

  In the BML data conversion apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when it is not desired to display the video data of the received BML data, it can be hidden and displayed by replacing it with a still image.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, BML data storage means 106 and BML data selection means 107 are added to the block configuration diagram of FIG. 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention, and the other constituent elements are given the same reference numerals. It shall perform the same function. Here, the added BML data storage unit 106 stores the BML data generated by the BML data synthesis unit 105A. The added BML data selection unit 107 selects BML data to be displayed from one or a plurality of BML data stored in the BML data storage unit 106. The BML browser 101 generates display data from the selected BML data, and the display unit 102 displays the generated display data.

  Next, the operation will be described. An example of the operation of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In ST201, the BML data synthesis unit 105A receives BML data. In ST202, the still image selection unit 104A selects still image data instructed from the outside from the still image data stored in the still image storage unit 103A. In ST203, the BML data synthesizing unit separates the video data from the received BML data, and generates BML data replaced with the selected still image data. In ST204, the BML data storage unit 106 stores the generated BML data. In ST205, the BML data selection unit 107 selects BML data instructed from the outside from the BML data stored in the BML data storage unit 106. In ST206, the BML browser 101 converts the selected BML data into display data. In ST207, display means 102 displays display data.

  As described above, ST201 to ST203 are procedures for generating BML data obtained by converting the video data of the received BML data into still image data in ST101 to ST103 in the flowchart of FIG. 2 of the first embodiment of the present invention. Equivalent to. ST204 to ST205 show a procedure for saving the generated BML data and selecting BML data to be displayed from the saved BML data. Further, ST206 to ST207 correspond to the procedure until the selected BML data is displayed in ST104 to ST105 in FIG.

  Note that storage (ST204) and selection (ST205) of BML data may be processed at intervals of time.

  The BML data selection means 107 is instructed from the outside to select BML data, and the instruction is given by, for example, a remote controller as in the still image selection means 104A shown in the BML conversion apparatus of the first embodiment of the present invention. Or from the control panel of the BML data converter main body. The remote controller may be wired or wireless.

  As described above, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention can display the received BML data by replacing the video data with still image data having no copyright problem.

  In the BML data conversion apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the BML data obtained by replacing the video data of the received BML data with still image data having no copyright problem can be stored, and there is a problem with the copyright. Desired BML data can be selected from one or a plurality of accumulated BML data.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, still image input means 108A is added to the block configuration diagram of FIG. 4 of the second embodiment of the present invention, and the other components are given the same reference numerals and perform the same functions. And Here, the added still image input means 108A extracts still image data added to the BML data.

  In the same figure, still image storage means 103B, still image selection means 104B and BML data synthesis means 105B are the same as those in the block configuration diagram of FIG. 104A and BML data synthesizing means 105A have the following differences. The still image storage unit 103B is configured to be able to additionally store still image data extracted by the still image input unit 108A as a difference from the still image storage unit 103A. The BML data synthesizing unit 105B not only synthesizes a still image with the BML data but also extracts still image information in the received BML data as a difference with respect to the BML data synthesizing unit 105A and selects a still image based on the still image information. The image data is instructed to the still image selection means 104B. The still image selection unit 104B stores the still image according to the instruction based on the still image information extracted by the BML data synthesis unit 105B as a difference from the still image selection unit 104A that selects the still image data according to the instruction from the outside. Still image data to be replaced with video data of BML data is selected from one or a plurality of still image data stored in the means 103A.

  Next, the operation will be described. An example of the operation of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In ST301, the BML data composition unit 105B receives BML data. In ST302, the still image input unit 108A causes the still image storage unit 103B to store the still image data added to the BML data. In ST303, the BML data synthesizing unit 105B extracts the instructed still image information in the BML data. In ST304, the still image selection unit 104A selects the still image data specified in the extracted still image information from the still image data stored in the still image storage unit 103B. In ST305, the BML data synthesizing unit 105B separates the video data from the received BML data, and generates BML data that is replaced with the selected still image data. In ST306, the BML data storage unit 106 stores the generated BML data. In ST307, the BML data selection unit 107 selects BML data instructed from the outside from the BML data stored in the BML data storage unit 106. In ST308, the BML browser 101 converts the selected BML data into display data. In ST309, display means 102 displays display data.

  As described above, ST301, ST304 to ST305 generate BML data obtained by converting the video data of the received BML data into still image data in ST201 to ST203 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 of the second embodiment of the present invention. Corresponds to the procedure. In ST302 and ST303, the still image data added to the received BML data is additionally stored in the still image storage means 103B, and still image information in the BML data is extracted to instruct selection of still image data. Thus, it is possible to automate still image data selection processing. ST306 to ST307 are procedures for storing the generated BML data and selecting BML data to be displayed from the stored BML data in ST204 to ST205 in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Equivalent to. Furthermore, ST308 to ST309 correspond to the procedure from ST206 to ST207 in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention until the selected BML data is displayed.

  Note that the still image data stored in the still image storage unit 103B may not be the still image data selected by the still image selection unit 104A based on the still image information. For example, the BML data and the still image data may be transmitted in a form added to the BML data so as to be closely related, and at this time, the dedicated still image data indicated in the still image information is combined with the BML data. It may be instructed to delete the still image immediately after. Alternatively, unspecified still image data may be transmitted between BML data with respect to the BML data, and may be appropriately stored and selected in the still image storage unit 103B. If unspecified still image data is provided, ST302 does not necessarily have to be in the order shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7, and may be appropriately stored when still image data is detected in BML data. .

  Further, since the still image data stored in the still image storage means 103B is still image data added to the BML data, for example, as a creator or sender of BML data, copyright infringement due to secondary use It is assumed that still image data that has no possibility of being transmitted is limited to still image data that has no intention of infringing copyright even if it is secondarily used. The provided still image data may be used as an advertising medium.

  As described above, in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the video data of the received BML data can be replaced with still image data having no copyright problem and displayed.

  In the BML data conversion apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the BML data obtained by replacing the received video data of the BML data with still image data having no problem with copyright can be accumulated, and there is a problem with copyright. Desired BML data can be selected from one or a plurality of accumulated BML data.

  Furthermore, in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention, still image data having no problem with respect to the copyright added to the BML data can be added and stored.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, still image input means 108B is added to the block diagram of FIG. 4 of the second embodiment of the present invention, and the other components are given the same reference numerals and perform the same functions. And Here, the added still image input means 108B inputs still image data from the outside. Still image storage means 103B can additionally store still image data input from the outside through a network, for example, as a difference from still image storage means 103A in the block configuration diagram of FIG. 4 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. It is what I did.

  Further, in the same figure, the difference between the still image input means 108B and the still image input means 108A in the block configuration diagram of FIG. 6 of the third embodiment of the present invention is that the still image input means 108A is added to the BML data. In contrast to the extraction of data, the still image input means 108B inputs still image data from the outside and additionally stores it in the still image storage means 103B.

  Next, the operation will be described. An example of the operation of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In ST401, the BML data synthesizing unit 105A receives BML data. In ST402, the still image input unit 108B causes the still image storage unit 103B to store still image data input from the outside. In ST403, the still image selection unit 104A selects still image data instructed from the outside from the still image data stored in the still image storage unit 103B. In ST404, the BML data synthesizing unit 105A separates the video data from the received BML data, and generates BML data that is replaced with the selected still image data. In ST405, the BML data storage means 106 stores the generated BML data. In ST406, the BML data selection unit 107 selects the BML data instructed from the outside from the BML data stored in the BML data storage unit 106. In ST407, the BML browser 101 converts the selected BML data into display data. In ST408, display means 102 displays display data.

  As described above, ST401 and ST403 to ST404 generate BML data obtained by converting the video data of the received BML data into still image data in ST201 to ST203 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Corresponds to the procedure. In ST402, the still image data added to the BML data in ST302 in the flowchart of FIG. 7 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is additionally stored, whereas the still image data input from the outside is stored as a still image. Additional storage can be performed in the storage unit 103B. ST405 to ST406 correspond to the procedure of saving the generated BML data in ST204 to ST205 in FIG. 5 and selecting BML data to be displayed from the saved BML data. Further, ST407 to ST408 correspond to the procedure until the selected BML data is displayed in ST206 to ST207 in FIG.

  Note that the still image input unit 108B enables the input of still image data from the outside to the still image storage unit 103B. For example, the still image data is obtained through a network, or the still image data through a memory medium or the like. Can be obtained. The network does not depend on priority or wireless regardless of the communication speed. This memory medium is a semiconductor memory, a disk medium, or the like, and does not depend on any electrical or magnetic recording method. In addition, it is not based on a read-only or rewritable type, regardless of fixed type, general type, removable type, etc.

  Note that the still image data stored in the still image storage unit 103B may not be input as the still image data immediately selected by the still image selection unit 104A. If it is still image data that is not selected immediately, ST402 does not necessarily have to be in the order shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9, and may be stored appropriately at a desired timing.

  Still image data input through the still image input unit 108B is selected by the user of the BML data conversion apparatus that instructs the selection of the still image data by the still image selection unit 104A and the selection of the BML data by the BML data selection unit 107 from the outside. Since it is prepared, it is possible to input the one that has no possibility of copyright infringement due to secondary use. It is also possible to input secondary-use still image data that has received a regular license.

  Still image data input through the still image input means 108B is still image data based on still image data input by a digital camera, a scanner, or the like, or bitmap data such as text or illustration obtained by editing with software. Data may be used.

  Still image data input through the still image input means 108B may be accessed via an external still image data storage device without being stored in the still image storage means 103B.

  As described above, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention can display the received BML data by replacing the video data with still image data having no copyright problem.

  In the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the BML data obtained by replacing the received BML data video data with still image data having no copyright problem can be stored, and there is a problem with the copyright. Desired BML data can be selected from one or a plurality of accumulated BML data.

  Furthermore, in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, still image data having no copyright problem can be additionally stored through a network, a memory medium (semiconductor, disk), or the like.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, the conversion count measuring means 109 is added to the block diagram of FIG. 4 of the second embodiment of the present invention, and the other components are given the same reference numerals and perform equivalent functions. And Here, the added number-of-conversions measurement unit 109 counts the number of synthesizing notified for each synthesizing by the BML data synthesizing unit 105C.

  Also, in the figure, BML data synthesizing means 105C and still image input means 108C are the following to BML data synthesizing means 105A and still image input means 108B in the block configuration diagram of FIG. There are differences. The BML data synthesizing unit 105C not only synthesizes a still image with the BML data but also notifies the conversion count measuring unit 109 of the synthesis as a difference with respect to the BML data synthesizing unit 105A. The still image input unit 108C is configured to input new still image data from the outside by notifying that the predetermined number of times has been counted from the conversion number measuring unit 109 as a difference from the still image input unit 108B. It is. Here, the number of times of combining the BML data and the still image may be the number of times of storing the combined BML data or the number of times of selecting the still image data to be combined.

  Next, the operation will be described. An example of the operation of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In ST501, the BML data synthesizing unit 105C receives BML data. In ST502, the still image selection unit 104A selects the still image data instructed from the outside from the still image data stored in the still image storage unit 103B. In ST503, the BML data synthesizing unit 105C separates the video data from the received BML data, and generates BML data that is replaced with the selected still image data. In ST504, the BML data storage unit 106 stores the generated BML data. In ST505, the conversion count measuring means 109 counts the number of times the BML data is combined. In ST506, it is determined whether the synthesis of BML data has been counted up to a predetermined number of times. When it is determined in ST506 that the predetermined number of times has been counted, in ST507, the still image input unit 108C inputs still image data through the network and stores it in the still image storage unit 103B. In ST508, the BML data selection unit 107 selects BML data instructed from the outside from the BML data stored in the BML data storage unit 106. In ST509, the BML browser 101 converts the selected BML data into display data. In ST510, display means 102 displays display data.

  As described above, ST501 to ST503 generate BML data obtained by converting the video data of the received BML data into still image data in ST401 and ST403 to ST404 in the flowchart of FIG. 9 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Corresponds to the procedure. ST504 and ST508 correspond to the procedure of storing the generated BML data and selecting the BML data to be displayed from the stored BML data in ST405 to ST406 in FIG. ST505 to ST507 show the procedure for counting the number of times of combining BML data, and inputting still image data from the outside when the predetermined number of times is counted. The additional storage of still image data in ST402 in FIG. Is limited when the number of times reaches a predetermined number. Further, ST509 to ST510 correspond to the procedure until the selected BML data is displayed in ST407 to ST408 in FIG.

  Note that ST505 to ST507, which are the processes related to the additional storage of still image data described in the flowchart of FIG. 11, are performed before the next still image is selected (ST502), for example, before the next number of times of synthesis is counted. It doesn't matter if you do.

  In addition, when the still image data is additionally stored, the conversion number measuring unit 109 performs re-initialization of the count value of the number of times of synthesis that has reached the predetermined number and performs counting. The conversion count measuring means 109 counts the number of times the BML data synthesizing means 105C synthesizes the BML data. When the predetermined number of times is counted, the still image input means 108B inputs the still image data from the outside. However, the still image data may be deleted together with the input. For example, still image data with the longest accumulation time may be deleted. Further, the conversion count measuring means 109 performs counting for each still image data, and the still image data with the smallest number of times selected by the still image selecting means 104A or the still image data selected a predetermined number of times by the still image selecting means 104A. May be deleted. This predetermined number of times of selection may be the number of times permitted for use. In this way, it is possible to prevent the storage capacity from being exceeded by deleting still image data at the time of additional input. At this time, the BML data storage means 106 may not perform erasure when the storage capacity permits or when the predetermined number of stored files is not reached.

  As described above, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention can display the received BML data by replacing the video data with still image data having no copyright problem.

  In the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, BML data obtained by replacing the video data of the received BML data with still image data having no problem with copyright can be stored, and there is a problem with copyright. Desired BML data can be selected from one or a plurality of accumulated BML data.

  Furthermore, in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, still image data having no copyright problem can be added and stored through the network.

  Further, in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, since the number of times of combining the video data of the BML data with still image data having no copyright problem is counted, the addition or deletion of still image data is automatically performed. Can be done.

Embodiment 6 FIG.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an example of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, the printing means 110 is added to the block diagram of FIG. 4 of the second embodiment of the present invention, and the other components are given the same reference numerals and perform the same functions. . Here, the added printing unit 110 prints the display data generated by the BML browser 101.

  Next, the operation will be described. An example of the operation of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In ST601, the BML data synthesizing unit 105A receives BML data. In ST602, the still image selection unit 104A selects the still image data instructed from the outside from the still image data stored in the still image storage unit 103A. In ST603, the BML data synthesizing unit 105A separates the video data from the received BML data, and generates BML data that is replaced with the selected still image data. In ST604, the BML data storage unit 106 stores the generated BML data. In ST605, the BML data selection unit 107 selects the BML data instructed from the outside from the BML data stored in the BML data storage unit 106. In ST606, the BML browser 101 converts the selected BML data into display data. In ST607, display means 102 displays display data. In ST608, the printing unit 110 prints the display data.

  As described above, ST601 to ST607 generate and save BML data obtained by converting the video data of the received BML data into still image data in ST201 to ST207 in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. This corresponds to the display procedure. ST608 shows a procedure for printing the displayed display data.

  If the display unit 102 has a function of converting BML data corresponding to the BML browser 101 to display data, the display unit 102 may directly input the BML data without passing through the BML browser 101.

  As described above, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention can display or print the received BML data by replacing the video data with still image data having no copyright problem.

  In the BML data conversion apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the BML data obtained by replacing the received video data of the BML data with still image data having no copyright problem can be stored, and there is a problem with the copyright. The desired BML data can be selected from one or more accumulated BML data without any

Embodiment 7 FIG.
As described so far, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the second to sixth embodiments of the present invention first generates BML data by replacing the video data of the received BML data with the desired still image data. After accumulating the generated BML data, the BML data desired to be displayed by the display means is selected and displayed. The BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention first stores BML data obtained by separating video data from received BML data, and then selects the BML data to be displayed on the display means and then selects the selected BML data. In the following description, it is assumed that desired still image data is synthesized in the video data area separated from the data, and the synthesized BML data is displayed.

  FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an example of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. In the same figure, BML extraction means 201 is added to the block configuration diagram of FIG. 10 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and the BML data synthesis means 105C, BML data storage means 106 and BML data selection means 107 of FIG. The BML data storage unit 202, the BML data selection unit 203, and the BML data synthesis unit 204 are replaced, and the other components are given the same reference numerals and perform the same functions. Here, the added BML extraction unit 201 generates BML data obtained by separating video data from the received BML data. The replaced BML data storage unit 202 stores the BML data generated by the BML extraction unit 201. In addition, the replaced BML data selection unit 203 selects BML data to be displayed from one or a plurality of BML data stored in the BML data storage unit 202 according to an instruction from the outside. Further, the BML data synthesizing unit 204 includes one or more of the BML data selected by the BML data storage unit 202 in the area where the video data separated from the BML data was stored by the still image selection unit 104A. The still image data selected from the still image data is synthesized and output to the BML browser, and the synthesized number is used as the conversion count measuring means 109.

  Next, the operation will be described. An example of the operation of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In ST701, the BML data extraction unit 201 receives the BML data and generates BML data obtained by separating video data from the BML data. In ST702, the BML data storage unit 202 stores the generated BML data. In ST703, the BML data selection unit 203 selects BML data instructed from the outside from the BML data stored in the BML data storage unit 202. In ST704, the still image selection unit 104A selects the still image data instructed from the outside from the still image data stored in the still image storage unit 103B. In ST705, the BML data synthesizing unit 204 synthesizes the still image data selected by the still image selecting unit 104A in an area where the video data separated from the BML data of the BML data selected by the BML data selecting unit 203 was present. The generated BML data is generated and the combined number is used as the conversion count measuring means 109. In ST706, the conversion count measuring means 109 counts the number of BML data synthesis. In ST707, it is determined whether the synthesis of BML data has been counted up to a predetermined number of times. When it is determined in ST707 that the predetermined number of times has been counted, in ST708, the still image input unit 108C inputs still image data through the network and stores it in the still image storage unit 103B. In ST709, the BML browser 101 converts the selected BML data into display data. In ST710, display means 102 displays display data.

  As described above, ST701 to ST703 generate BML data obtained by separating video data from received BML data, save the generated BML data, and select BML data to be displayed from the saved BML data. Is shown. ST704 corresponds to the procedure for selecting still image data in ST502 in the flowchart of FIG. 11 of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. ST 705 shows a procedure for generating BML data synthesized with the selected still image data on the selected BML data. ST706 to ST708 correspond to a procedure for additionally storing still image data with conditions based on the number of syntheses of ST505 to ST507 in FIG. Further, ST709 to ST710 correspond to the procedure until the selected BML data is displayed in ST509 to ST510 in FIG.

  Note that storage (ST702) and selection (ST703) of BML data may be processed at intervals of time. Still image data selection (ST704) is not performed at the position of this processing procedure, and still image data may be selected in advance. Further, ST706 to ST708, which are processes related to additional storage of still image data, may be performed before the next still image is selected (ST704), for example, before the next number of times of synthesis is counted.

  Here, in the block configuration diagram shown in FIG. 14, the four blocks of the still image storage means 103B, the still image selection means 104A, the still image input means 108C, and the conversion frequency measurement means 109 are the same as those shown in FIG. It is the same as the block part with the same name and the same code in the block configuration diagram of the fifth embodiment.

  Therefore, as a block configuration of the modified example of the seventh embodiment, for example, these portions are arranged as shown in the block configuration diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. It may be configured by means 104A so that still image data cannot be additionally stored. Further, as shown in the block diagram of the fourth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 8, it is composed of still image storage means 103B, still image selection means 104A, and still image input means 108B, and still image data is added from the outside. It is good also as a form which can be performed. Further, as shown in the block configuration diagram of the third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 6, it is composed of still image storage means 103B, still image selection means 104B, and still image input means 108A, and is added to the BML data and received. The still image data to be stored may be additionally stored. When taking the forms of these modified examples, the BML data synthesizing unit 204 is subjected to the same modification applied to the BML data synthesizing units 105A, 105B, and 105C described in the second to fourth embodiments of the present invention. It will be added as appropriate.

  Further, as shown in the block configuration diagram of the sixth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 12, a configuration in which the printing means 110 is added and the display data can be printed is also possible.

  As described above, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention can display the received BML data by replacing the video data with still image data having no copyright problem.

  In the BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, BML data obtained by replacing received video data of BML data with still image data having no problem with copyright can be stored, and there is a problem with copyright. Desired BML data can be selected from one or a plurality of accumulated BML data.

  Furthermore, in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, still image data having no problem with respect to copyright can be additionally stored through the network.

  In the BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the number of times of synthesis for replacing the video data of the BML data with still image data having no copyright problem is counted, so that the same as in the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Still image data can be automatically added or deleted.

  Further, in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the BML data stored by separating the video data and the still image data are combined before display, so that the still image combined for each BML data to be stored is combined. When selecting image data, it is easy to handle even if the time interval for saving is short.

  As described above, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the first to seventh embodiments of the present invention includes this BML data conversion apparatus by providing an antenna and a tuner in the previous stage to obtain input BML data. A digital television receiver can also be configured.

  Further, the BML data synthesizing means 105A and the still image selection means 104A of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the first to second embodiments and the fourth to sixth embodiments of the present invention are the same as the third embodiment of the present invention. By replacing the BML data with the BML data synthesizing unit 105B and the still image selecting unit 104B, the still image information is added to the BML data, and the video data is replaced based on the still image information extracted from the BML data. Still image data may be selected.

  Further, the still image input means 108A of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention is replaced with the still image input means 108B of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, so that still image data is externally received. May be input.

  Further, the still image input means 108B of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is added to the BML data by replacing with the still image input means 108A of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Still image data may be input.

  Further, the conversion count measuring means 109 of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention adds the conversion count measurement means 109 to the BML data conversion apparatus according to the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment of the present invention. By replacing the data synthesizing unit 105A or 105B with the BML data synthesizing unit 105C, still image data may be additionally input based on the number of times of BML data synthesis.

  Further, the printing means 110 of the BML data conversion apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is provided in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the first to fifth embodiments and the seventh embodiment of the present invention, so that BML data is stored. The display data converted by the BML browser 101 may be printed.

  In the BML data conversion apparatus according to the first to seventh embodiments of the present invention, the received BML data video data is statically free from copyright problems by the BML data synthesizing means 105A, 105B, 105C, and 204. The BML data replaced with the image data may be output to the outside.

  Further, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention does not include the still image input means 108C and the conversion frequency measurement means 109, and additionally stores still image data as in the second embodiment of the present invention. It does n’t matter if you do n’t.

  Further, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention is configured not to include the conversion number measuring means 109, and the third embodiment or the fourth embodiment according to the present invention is provided without adding a condition based on the number of synthesis times. As described above, still image data may be additionally accumulated.

  Further, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention may be able to input still image data added to the BML data as in the BML data conversion apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  As described above, the BML data conversion apparatus according to the first to seventh embodiments of the present invention can obtain BML data in which video data of received BML data is replaced with desired still image data.

  In the BML data conversion apparatus according to the first to seventh embodiments of the present invention, the video data protected by the copyright of the BML data is converted into the BML data replaced with still image data having no copyright problem. Thus, secondary use can be avoided so as not to infringe on copyright, and BML data can be accumulated and stored for display or printing.

It is a block block diagram which shows an example of the BML data converter in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the BML data converter in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the BML data before and behind conversion in Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows an example of the BML data converter in Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the BML data converter in Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows an example of the BML data converter in Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the BML data converter in Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows an example of the BML data converter in Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the BML data converter in Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows an example of the BML data converter in Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the BML data converter in Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows an example of the BML data converter in Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the BML data converter in Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows an example of the BML data converter in Embodiment 7 of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the BML data converter in Embodiment 7 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

101 BML browser 102 Display means 103A, 103B Still image storage means 104A, 104B Still image selection means 105A, 105B, 105C BML data composition means 106 BML data storage means 107 BML data selection means 108A, 108B, 108C Still image input means 109 Conversion Number measurement means 110 Printing means 201 BML data extraction means 202 BML data storage means 203 BML data selection means 204 BML data composition means

Claims (10)

In a BML data conversion apparatus including a BML browser that receives BML data as input and generates display data, and the display data generated by the BML browser is displayed on a display means.
Still image storage means for storing one or more still image data;
Still image selection means for selecting necessary still image data from the still image data stored in the still image storage means;
BML data synthesizing means for receiving the still image data selected by the still image selecting means and the BML data and generating BML data by replacing predetermined video data included in the BML data with the still image data; Prepared,
The BML data conversion apparatus, wherein the BML browser generates display data based on the BML data generated by the BML data synthesizing means. BML data storage means for storing BML data generated by the BML data synthesis means;
BML data selection means for selecting necessary BML data from the BML data stored in the BML data storage means,
2. The BML data conversion apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the BML browser generates display data based on the BML data selected by the BML data selection unit. In a BML data conversion apparatus including a BML browser that receives BML data as input and generates display data, and the display data generated by the BML browser is displayed on a display means.
Still image storage means for storing one or more still image data;
Still image selection means for selecting necessary still image data from the still image data stored in the still image storage means;
BML data extraction means for receiving the BML data as input and generating BML data by separating predetermined video data included in the BML data;
BML data storage means for storing BML data generated by the BML data extraction means;
The BML data selection means for selecting necessary BML data from the BML data stored in the BML data storage means, the BML data selected by the BML data selection means, and the still image data selected by the still image selection means are input. And BML data synthesizing means for generating BML data synthesized with the still image data in a predetermined video data area separated from the BML data,
The BML data conversion apparatus, wherein the BML browser generates display data based on the BML data generated by the BML data synthesizing means. The still image selection means selects necessary still image data from still images stored in the still image storage means based on still image information included in the BML data. The BML data converter according to claim 2. 4. The BML data conversion apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the still image storage unit stores still image data added to the BML data. 4. The BML data conversion apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the still image storage unit stores still image data obtained through an external data input unit. The BML data synthesizing means includes an accumulation number measuring means for counting the number of times the BML data is generated,
8. The still image storage unit according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the still image storage unit stores new still image data through the external data input unit when the storage number measuring unit counts a predetermined number of times. BML data converter. The BML data conversion device according to claim 1, further comprising a printing device that prints display data converted by the BML browser. 8. The BML data conversion according to claim 1, further comprising: a printing device that prints the BML data generated by the BML data synthesizing unit or the BML data selected by the BML data selecting unit. apparatus. A digital television receiver comprising the BML data conversion device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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