JP2008099331A - Apparatus to be controlled by remote controller and remote processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operability in complicated channels in accordance with diversified broadcasting modes and segmentation in frames of channels, and to enable a fast and certain selection when specifying/regenerating information of an apparatus to be controlled such as television set and the like. <P>SOLUTION: The apparatus is controlled by a remote controller capable of specifying information to be reproduced, by inputting long-digit figures and/or long-spelled characters in a long-digit input display. The apparatus also displays types of modes in the long-digit input display, and makes mode of the information to be reproduced variable corresponding to operation results of a mode selection means in the remote controller. At the same time, the input figures or characters are kept as non-input when the mode is changed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for channel selection / input switching of a television receiver.

  In recent years, in addition to the current terrestrial analog broadcasting, as a form of television broadcasting, BS digital broadcasting (Broadcasting Satellite [broadcasting satellite]), CS digital broadcasting (Communication Satellite [communication satellite]), terrestrial digital broadcasting has started, etc. The form is diversified.

  Accordingly, a remote control device (hereinafter referred to as “remote control device”) for remotely operating the television receiver has a key for selecting BS digital broadcast (hereinafter referred to as BS), CS digital broadcast (hereinafter referred to as “CS”). ), A key for selecting terrestrial digital broadcasting (hereinafter referred to as “terrestrial D”), a key for selecting analog terrestrial broadcasting (hereinafter referred to as “terrestrial A”), and the like, and a VTR. In view of the fact that a key such as an input switching key for switching to a mode for displaying a DVD signal or the like is also provided, the keys provided on the remote controller or the like are becoming more complicated.

  Moreover, the channel number of the digital broadcast is basically represented by three digits. Therefore, even when selecting an appropriate channel from such a large number of channels, the troublesomeness increases.

  Under such circumstances, various attempts have been made to improve usability.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, in the case where there is an error in the channel number (number) input using the numeric key of the remote control device, a correction key is provided in the remote control device, and by operating the correction key, Channels that are in the middle of channel input can be selected reliably by erasing existing numbers in order from the lower digits and replacing them with the numbers entered by the next numeric key operation. Correction techniques are described.

  Also, in Patent Document 2, a predetermined character such as ABC is assigned to a numeric key of a remote control device to enable character input, and by directly inputting a broadcast station name (for example, BBC1, CNN, etc.), a desired “ We have proposed a digital broadcast receiver that can easily and quickly select a "broadcast station".

  Furthermore, in the AV system of Patent Document 3, the remote control device includes a television mode key, a cursor key, and an enter key. When the television mode key of the remote control device is pressed, the channel being received is displayed on the display unit of the television reception device. In addition to displaying the cursor, use the cursor keys to indicate the desired channel with the cursor, and then press the enter key to switch to the specified channel, improving the operability of the remote control device. I have to.

Patent Document 4 is not a technical field related to a television receiver, but in a telephone that displays multi-digit numbers, the stored telephone number can be changed by simply replacing the necessary digits. A phone with a simpler change operation is provided.
JP 2000-307888 A JP 2003-9019 A JP-A-1-105695 JP-A 61-274553

  However, in the correction technique as shown in Patent Document 1, the already input channel number is corrected while returning one digit at a time using the correction key, and the numeric information at an arbitrary digit position is corrected directly. I can't. For example, if you want to correct the first digit after entering the channel number up to the third digit, you cannot correct the first digit without operating the correction key three times. After correcting the first digit, the number up to the third digit must be entered again with the numeric keys. As a result, when inputting numeric information of channel numbers that tend to have more digits in the future, the frequency of erroneous input of numeric information increases, and the digit position to be corrected is far away from the currently entered digit position. In many cases, even if a channel number composed of multiple digits is corrected, it is difficult to say that it can be performed quickly.

  In the correction technique according to Patent Document 1, it is necessary to provide a correction key. Since the number and types of keys are increasing as described above, such as the provision of network keys and various mode keys, it is desirable to make corrections possible using existing keys as much as possible.

  On the other hand, the number keys 1 to 12 that are normally provided in the remote control device are familiar and permeate as if a specific channel stored in advance is directly selected when any key is pressed. Therefore, as in Patent Document 1, immediately after operating the numeric keys, shifting to the multi-digit input mode and directly selecting a channel select the conventional common sense that the channel assigned to 1 to 12 is directly selected. It will be abandoned, which is poor in terms of improving operability.

  In the remote control device of Patent Document 2, it is necessary to directly input not only numbers but also characters using the numeric keys. Therefore, the numeric keys must be provided with a character input function or provided with character keys. After all it is troublesome.

  In the AV system of Patent Document 3, a channel is selected with a cursor key, but since channel selection is still performed with the cursor key, a large amount of channel information must be displayed on the display unit, and a channel can be selected from the channel information. In order to select a channel, the cursor key must be moved, the channel cannot be designated directly, and it is not possible to cope with channel selection of a multi-channel broadcast.

  Patent Document 4 discloses a telephone that can correct an arbitrary number of digits, but since the field is different from a television receiver in the first place, there is no concept of channel selection, and a channel is selected simultaneously with correction. It is not considered at all whether the channel is selected by another determination key or the like, or whether the channel is selected after a certain time has elapsed. Therefore, there is no concept such as taking into account a margin to be corrected at the time of channel selection. Also, the diversification of broadcasting forms is not considered. Of course, networks such as BS digital broadcasting and CS digital broadcasting are not taken into consideration, and these specific channel selections are not supported.

  In addition, in order to change the entered dial number, it is only necessary to go on-hook once and press the re-send button to shift to the correction mode.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and responds to diversification of broadcasting forms, multi-digit channels, complicated linkage with other devices, diversification of display forms by display devices, and the like. An object of the present invention is to improve usability related to channel selection / input switching of a controlled device such as a television receiver.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention uses the following means.

  A controlled device controlled by a remote control device capable of specifying information to be reproduced by inputting multi-digit numbers or / and characters on a multi-digit input screen is classified into a mode type on the multi-digit input screen. The mode of the information to be reproduced can be changed according to the operation result of the mode selection means provided in the remote control device, and when the mode is changed, the input number or The character state is set to the uninput state.

  With the above configuration, every number or / and character can be cleared all at once when the mode is changed, and the troublesomeness considering partial correction can be avoided.

  At this time, an input position indicating means for indicating a position where the numeral or character is to be input is provided, and when the mode is changed, the input position indicating means is set to the character or the numeral among the multi-digit input positions. Should be displayed at the position to be input first.

  In addition, a controlled device controlled by a remote control device capable of specifying information to be reproduced by inputting a multi-digit number or / and a character on the multi-digit input screen is referred to as the multi-digit input screen. In addition, the mode type is displayed together, the mode of the information to be reproduced can be changed according to the mode selection instruction from the remote control device, and the result of the operation of the input position movement instruction means provided in the remote control device, When the input position instruction means indicates the mode type displayed on the multi-digit input screen and the mode is changed, the state of the input number or character is maintained. When the mode is changed, the state of the input number or character is set to an uninput state.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to select either the user who wants to clear the numeric information or the like input by changing the mode, and the user who does not, and the usability is improved. That is, when the input position instruction means indicates the mode type, it is determined that only the mode is to be changed, the mode is changed while maintaining the input numerical information, etc., and the input position instruction means indicates the mode type. If the mode has been changed when not being done, it is determined that the input is to be started from the initial state of the mode, and the entered numeric information is cleared to change the mode. Therefore, usability is remarkably improved.

  Then, the multi-digit input screen is activated by an activation instruction from the remote control device, and is specified by a number or / and a character entered on the multi-digit input screen when a predetermined time has elapsed after the activation of the multi-digit input screen. To start playing the information.

  The reproduction of the information specified by the numerals or / characters can be started by a reproduction instruction from the remote controller even before the predetermined time has elapsed, or by the activation instruction of the remote controller When the multi-digit input screen is displayed, numbers or / and specifying the information currently being reproduced may be displayed on the multi-digit input screen.

  Further, when the mode is changed and at the same time the information related to the changed mode is reproduced, the usability of the controlled device is improved.

  Specifically, the information related to the mode after the change may be the last information obtained by reproducing the mode in the past, or information specified by a predetermined home number.

  In addition, the multi-digit input screen may be displayed so that the numbers and / or characters can be input only in the number of digits necessary for specifying the information to be reproduced in the selected mode.

  Then, the necessary number of digits can be immediately determined on the multi-digit input screen, and unnecessary operations and malfunctions can be prevented.

  Alternatively, the information to be reproduced may be identified and reproduced by recognizing a non-input position as 0 among the multi-digit input positions.

  For example, the mode is a network showing a form of television broadcasting. In this case, the controlled device may be a television receiver.

  Alternatively, the controlled device may be a karaoke device.

  The remote processing device is configured by a controlled device controlled by the remote control device and a remote control device that remotely controls the controlled device.

  Furthermore, a remote processing apparatus that can be connected to an external device and can reproduce information of the external device is provided.

  According to the present invention, when information is directly specified and reproduced from a mode having a plurality of pieces of information to be reproduced, a quick and reliable selection can be performed.

  A remote control device, a controlled device, and a remote processing system according to the present invention will be described below by taking as an example the case where the controlled device is a television receiver.

  First, these external appearances are shown in FIGS. The remote control device 10 according to the present invention shown in FIG. 4 directly selects a channel assigned to a power button 41 for turning on / off the controlled device and a pre-assigned channel, or stores a channel number and various numerical information. Numeric key 11 for input, transmitter 16 for transmitting operation results of the numeric key 11 and other keys as a remote control signal, and input or update of various input information such as the input channel number and numeric / character information A cursor key 13 for performing an operation of moving a cursor indicating the position up, down, left and right, a multi-digit input key 15 for instructing a transition to a “multi-digit input mode” for directly inputting the channel number at the time of channel selection; A decision key 12 for confirming the channel input by the numeric keys 11 and a selection key for selecting which of a plurality of broadcast forms are received. The network key 42, an external input mode key 43 for selecting the like when displaying the reproduction information such as an external device connected to the controlled device 20.

  For convenience, the network key 42 and the external input / mode key 43 are collectively referred to as a mode selection key 14.

  The television receiver 20 according to the present invention is a controlled device that is controlled by the operation of the remote control device 10, and the reception unit 21 that receives the remote control signal from the remote control device 10, and the reception unit 21 receives the reception unit 21. An identification unit (not shown) for identifying the contents of the remote control signal, and a circuit control unit (not shown) for controlling a circuit unit represented by a channel selection unit based on the remote control signal identified by the identification unit. And when the remote control signal identified by the identification unit is a signal indicating the operation result of the cursor key, the circuit control unit has already been received according to the operation result of the cursor key, The input or update position of the number / character information from the remote control device 10 displayed in the OSD on the display unit 25 is moved and then received from the remote control device 10. It is made possible to input or correct the numerical information of the cursor position moved by the remote control signal indicating the result of the operation of the numeric keys 11 that.

  In addition, the remote processing system 100 according to the present invention is composed of the remote control device 10 and the television receiver 20, and is a system for remotely operating the television receiver 20 by operating the remote controller 10. In addition, external devices can also be connected.

  Hereinafter, a remote processing device 100 including a television receiver 20 and a remote control device 10 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a main part of a remote processing system 100 according to the present invention.

  A remote processing system 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a remote control device 10 that performs remote operation, and a controlled device 20 (for example, from the remote control device 10 that controls a corresponding circuit unit or the like in accordance with the operation of the remote control device 10. A television receiver for selecting a program of a designated channel number and displaying it on a screen by a signal of numeric information and a signal for determining numeric information.

  Here, in the following description, in order to simplify the description, the television image of the channel number designated by the numerical information input by the remote control device 10 as the controlled device of the remote processing system 100 shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to such a case. For example, the controlled device 20 controlled using the remote control device 10 may be a DVD playback device, a video playback device, or a PC. (Personal computer), other home appliances, home security devices, in-vehicle electronic devices, etc. can be considered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as information to be corrected that is input from remote control device 10, the case of multi-digit numeric information indicating a channel number in a television receiver will be described below for the sake of simplicity. To do. However, the present invention is not limited to such a case, and the information to be corrected may be other numerical information that is not limited to the channel number, or in some cases, not numerical information. Alphanumeric information and character information may be included, and any information may be used as long as the information includes a plurality of characters (digits).

  Reference numeral 11 in the remote control device 10 shown in FIG. 1 is a numeric key (1, 2,..., 9, 10/0, 11, 12) for inputting numeric information of each digit of a channel number composed of a predetermined plurality of digits. Reference numeral 12 denotes a decision key operated when a channel number made up of numeric information input by the numeric key 11 is confirmed, and reference numeral 13 denotes a channel number made up of numeric information inputted by the numeric key 11. This is a cursor key for moving the cursor to the digit position to be corrected for correction.

  Reference numeral 15 in the remote control device 10 is a multi-digit input key for shifting to a multi-digit mode for inputting a channel number as multi-digit numeric information having a predetermined number of digits of two or more. Reference numeral 17 is a remote control device 10. Reference numeral 16 denotes a remote control signal indicating the operation result of the numeric key 11, the determination key 12, the cursor key 13, the mode selection key 14, and the multi-digit input key 15, and a wireless signal such as an infrared ray. As a transmission unit that transmits to the controlled device 20.

  Further, in the remote control device 10 shown in FIG. 1, the case where the enter key 12 and the multi-digit input key 15 are always provided together with the cursor key 13 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a case. If necessary, the enter key 12, the cursor key 13, or the multi-digit input key 15 may be provided.

  For example, if the channel is selected with the “down” key of the cursor key 12 without using the determination key 12, the determination key 12 can be omitted.

  However, if the multi-digit input key 15 is provided, when the key is not operated, the numeric keys 1 to 12 normally provided in the remote control device are directly and directly selected to a specific channel stored in advance. When the multi-digit input key 15 is pressed, the multi-digit input mode can be selected for the first time when the multi-digit input key 15 is pressed. This is very useful without causing the inconvenience of losing the tuning function.

  Next, reference numeral 21 in the controlled device 20 shown in FIG. 1 is a receiving unit that receives a remote control signal composed of a radio signal such as an infrared ray transmitted from the transmitting unit 16 of the remote control device 10, and reference numeral 22 is a receiving unit. The memory unit 22 records a remote control signal (for example, a channel number) received by the unit 21.

  Here, when the channel number input from the numeric key 11 is received as the remote control signal, the memory unit 22 is configured to record in a separate memory area corresponding to each digit of the channel number. Yes. FIG. 1 shows an example in which a channel number composed of multi-digit numeric information is 3-digit numeric information. That is, the reference numeral 22a in the memory unit 22 is a first digit memory area for recording the first digit number information of the channel number, and the reference numeral 22b is a second digit for recording the second digit information of the channel number. The reference numeral 22c is a third digit memory area for recording the third digit number information of the channel number.

  Reference numeral 23 in the controlled device 20 is an identification unit that identifies the content of the remote control signal received by the receiving unit 21, and reference numeral 24 is a timer unit that counts a set arbitrary elapsed time. 25 is a screen display of various information such as an instructed image (for example, a program indicated by a channel number), a channel call for guiding the operation of the remote control device 10, and a multi-digit input screen based on the received remote control signal. Reference numeral 26 denotes a circuit control unit that controls a corresponding circuit unit such as a channel selection unit (tuner) in the controlled device 20 based on the received remote control signal. In other words, the circuit control unit 26 controls a channel selection unit (tuner) not shown in FIG. 1 in order to select a program indicated by a channel number instructed by the remote control device 10, for example. Reference numeral 27 in the controlled device 20 is a control unit that controls each unit of the controlled device 20.

  In addition, although the case where the controlled device 20 illustrated in FIG. 1 always includes the memory unit 22 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to such a case, and the memory unit 22 is provided as necessary. It may be. For example, in the case where numeric information consisting of a large number of digits is not used as a channel number as in the multi-digit mode, the memory unit 22 that sequentially records numeric information consisting of a plurality of digits is used. Instead, a buffer capable of temporarily buffering channel information from the remote control device 10 may be provided.

  Further, the numerical information recorded in the memory unit 22 is not limited to the channel number, and any numerical information may be used as long as the information is used for controlling each circuit unit in the controlled device 20. As described above, not only numerical information but also information including arbitrary alphabetic information and character information may be used, and any information may be used as long as the information includes a plurality of characters (number of digits). .

  Next, regarding an example of the operation of the remote control device 10 according to the present invention shown in FIG. 1, when the controlled device 20 is a television receiver, a channel number consisting of multi-digit numeric information is input by the operation of the remote control device 10. Then, refer to the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 for the operation when performing the channel selection operation for controlling the channel selection section (tuner) of the television receiver as the controlled device 20 to switch to the desired channel number. I will explain.

  First, when the multi-digit input key 15 of the remote control device 10 is operated, the operation result is transmitted to the controlled device 20 as a remote control signal such as an infrared signal from the transmission unit 16 via the control unit 17 of the remote control device 10. Is done. When the remote control signal indicating the operation of the multi-digit input key 15 is received by the receiving unit 21 of the controlled device 20, the received remote control signal is input by the multi-digit input of the remote control signal received by the identification unit 23 via the control unit 27. The control unit 27 is determined to be a signal indicating the operation result of the key 15, and the control unit 27 controls the circuit control unit 26 to enter a “multi-digit input mode” in which a channel number of a predetermined number of digits is input to perform a channel selection operation. Transition (ST1).

  When shifting to the multi-digit input mode, the control unit 27 of the controlled device 20 uses each digit of the memory unit 22 as a preparation for storing the numeric information of each digit of the channel number composed of the multi-digit numeric information inputted thereafter. The recorded contents of the memory areas 22a to 22c for the first, second and third digits (that is, the recorded contents such as the channel number previously input) are cleared (ST2), and further, the channel number consisting of multi-digit numerical information. In order to count the time limit for waiting for the reception of numerical information for each digit, the timer unit 24 that counts a predetermined time is reset to clear the stored waiting time information (ST3).

  Then, the input screen for multi-digit input is displayed on the display unit 25 by means such as on-screen display (ST4). The multi-digit input OSD display includes a box for inputting a channel number including the number of digits to be input, and a cursor indicating in which digit in the box the input result of the numerical key 11 is stored. In this way, after entering the input start state by inputting the multi-digit number information (ST4), it waits for reception of a remote control signal from the remote control device 10 (ST5).

  After that, when the remote control signal transmitted from the remote control device 10 is received by the receiving unit 21 of the television receiving device which is the controlled device 20 (“Y” in ST6), the received remote control signal is transmitted to the control unit. 27, when the type of the signal is identified by the identification unit 23, and the identification unit 23 determines that the operation result of the numeric key 11 is numeric information (“Y” in ST7). The received numerical information is recorded in the memory area at the corresponding digit position among the first, second, and third digit memory areas 22a to 22c of the memory section 22 via the control section 27 (ST8).

  Here, for convenience of explanation, the first digit is the leftmost digit, the second digit is one digit to the right, and so on. Therefore, “next digit” is “one digit to the right”.

  Then, in order to wait for the numeric information at the next digit position, the process returns to step ST3, the timer unit 24 is reset, the stored waiting time information is cleared (ST3), and the numeric information at the next digit position is obtained. With regard to the above, a cursor display indicating the input position of the numeric key 11 of the remote control device 10 is displayed on the screen of the display unit 25 (ST4), and a standby state for receiving a remote control signal from the remote control device 10 is set (ST5). Here, in the process of returning from ST8 to ST3, the cursor position to be input in the multi-digit input OSD display displayed on the display unit 25 is automatically moved (for example, the cursor immediately after the first digit is input). However, it is needless to say that an arbitrary position can be designated by operating the cursor key 13 even if the cursor is not automatically moved.

  As described above, by repeating the operation of the numeric key 11 (and the cursor key 13) by the predetermined number of digits of the channel number, after inputting numeric information of a predetermined number of digits predetermined as a channel number consisting of multi-digit numbers. Then, the enter key 12 of the remote control device 10 is operated.

  The operation result is transmitted to the controlled device (television receiver) 20 as a remote control signal such as an infrared signal from the transmission unit 16 via the control unit 17 of the remote control device 10. When the remote control signal transmitted from the remote control device 10 is received by the receiving unit 21 of the television receiver which is the controlled device 20 (“Y” in ST6), the received remote control signal is identified via the control unit 27. The type of the signal is identified by the unit 23, and the identification unit 23 determines that the received remote control signal is not numeric information ("N" in ST7) but is an operation result of the enter key 12 ("Y" in ST15). ]), The number of digits of the numeric information by the operation result of the numeric key 11 received between the reception of the signal indicating the operation result of the multi-digit input key 15 and the reception of the determination key 12 is determined in advance as a channel number. It is confirmed whether or not it matches the predetermined number of digits (ST10).

  If it coincides with the predetermined number of digits (“Y” in ST10), the numeric information recorded in the memory areas 22a to 22c for the first, second and third digits of the memory unit 22 is read as the channel number, Output to the circuit control unit 26. The circuit control unit 26 controls the channel selection unit (tuner) based on the input channel number, performs the channel selection operation to switch the channel to the desired channel (ST11), and receives the program of the desired channel. Then, the contents of the received program are displayed on the screen by the display unit 25, and the channel selection operation by multi-digit input is terminated (ST12). At this time, the multi-digit input OSD display is not displayed (ST14).

  On the other hand, a multi-digit input OSD display is displayed on the display unit 25 (ST4), and after receiving a remote control signal from the remote control device 10 (ST5), no remote control signal is received from the remote control device 10 (ST6). "N"), when the timer unit 24 that has started counting time after resetting in step ST3 has timed out after a predetermined time has elapsed ("Y" in ST9), the enter key 12 As in the case where the operation result is received ("Y" in ST15), the numeric information inputted as a result of operating the numeric key 11 received between the reception of the multi-digit input key 15 and the time-over is input. Is confirmed (ST10) to confirm whether the number of digits matches a predetermined number of digits predetermined as a channel number (ST10 "Y"). , Channel selection operation based on the numerical information being recorded respectively in 1, 2, 3 digit memory area 22a~22c Mori portion 22 is performed (ST11, ST12).

  That is, when the timer unit 24 detects that a predetermined time has elapsed since the display unit 25 displayed the multi-digit input OSD, the circuit control unit 26 of the controlled device 20 Until a predetermined time elapses, an operation for controlling a channel tuning unit (tuner), which is a corresponding circuit unit, is started based on already received numeric information.

  On the other hand, in step ST10, input is performed between reception of the multi-digit input key 15 and reception of a remote control signal by pressing the enter key 12, or from reception of the multi-digit input key 15 to occurrence of a time over. If the number of digits of the numeric information thus made does not match the predetermined number of digits predetermined as the channel number (“N” in ST10), the channel selection operation for switching channels by the circuit control unit 26 is executed. The channel selection operation in the multi-digit mode is terminated (ST14).

  Furthermore, it is determined in step ST6 that a remote control signal has been received ("Y" in ST6), the remote control signal identified by the identification unit 23 is not numeric information ("N" in ST7), and the enter key If it is determined that the result is not the operation result of 12 (“N” in ST15), the remote control signal moves the digit position for correcting the digit information already input as part of the channel number. It is determined whether it is the operation result of the “left” key (ST16). When it is determined that the remote control signal is an operation result of the “left” key of the cursor key 13 (“Y” in ST16), the current digit position of the numerical information being input as the channel number is already input. Memory area indicating the digit position input immediately before the current digit position to be returned to the previous digit position and recorded in one of the memory areas 22a to 22c for the first, second and third digits of the memory unit 22. Is changed to access (ST16).

  Thereafter, in order to correct and input the numeric information of the returned digit position, the process returns to step ST3, the timer unit 24 is reset, the stored waiting time information is cleared (ST3), and the multi-digit input is performed. The OSD display is displayed on the display unit 25 (ST4), and a standby state for receiving a remote control signal from the remote control device 10 is set (ST5).

  Thereafter, the correction numeric information newly received in the steps ST6 to ST8 is returned to the previous digit position, and the memory areas 22a to 22c for the first, second and third digits of the memory unit 22 set. After re-recording in any one of the memory areas, the process returns to step ST3 to shift to a state of waiting for the input of the next remote control signal.

  If the remote control signal received next is also the operation result of the “left” key of the cursor key 13 (“Y” in ST6, “N” in ST7, “N” in ST15, and , ST16 “Y”), and after returning to the previously entered digit position and re-recorded in any of the memory areas 22a to 22c for the first, second, and third digits of the memory unit 22. The memory area indicating the digit position immediately before the current digit position is changed to be accessed (ST16).

  It is possible to immediately correct any numeric information at each digit position of the channel number consisting of multi-digit numeric information, going back to an arbitrary digit position.

  As described above, after correcting the numeric information being entered as the channel number by going back to an arbitrary digit position, if there is still numeric information at the lower digit position that has not yet been entered, or has already been entered If it is desired to correct the digit at the lower digit position that has been completed, or if it is desired to determine the numeric information that has already been entered as the channel number, in order to wait for the numeric information and decision instruction information at the next digit position, step ST3 , The timer unit 24 is reset, the stored waiting time information is cleared (ST3), the multi-digit input OSD display is displayed on the display unit 25 (ST4), and the remote control device 10 is reset. (ST5). In this state, when the right key 14 is operated next, not the numeric key 11 or the decision key 12, the operation result of the right key 14 is transmitted via the control unit 17 of the remote control device 10 to the transmission unit 16. The remote control signal such as an infrared signal is transmitted to the television receiver of the controlled device 20.

  When the remote control signal transmitted from the remote control device 10 is received by the receiving unit 21 of the television receiving device that is the controlled device 20 (“Y” in ST6), the received remote control signal is transmitted via the control unit 27. It is identified by the identification unit 23. In the identification unit 23, the received remote control signal is not a numeric information signal as an operation result of the numeric key 11, is not the determination key 12, is not the “left” key of the cursor key 13, and is “right” of the cursor key 13. ”Key operation result (“ N ”in ST 7,“ N ”in ST 15,“ N ”in ST 16, and“ Y ”in ST 18), 1 and 2 of the memory unit 22. , The memory area indicating the digit position next to the current digit position to be recorded in any of the third digit memory areas 22a to 22c is changed (ST19).

  After that, in order to correct the numeric information of the next digit position from the numeric key 11 or move to the previous digit position by the right key 14, the process returns to step ST3 to reset the timer unit 24. The stored waiting time information is cleared (ST3), the multi-digit input OSD display is displayed on the screen of the display unit 25 (ST4), and a standby state for receiving a remote control signal from the remote control device 10 is set (ST4). ST5).

  Here, when the remote control signal received next is an operation result of the “right” key of the cursor key 13 (“Y” in ST6, “N” in ST7, “N” in ST15, and , ST16 “N” and ST18 “Y”), and further advances to the previously input digit position, and any of the first, second, and third digit memory areas 22a to 22c of the memory unit 22 A change is made so as to access the memory area indicating the digit position one further ahead of the current digit position that has been moved (ST19).

  In this way, it is possible to advance to an arbitrary digit position of the already input numeric information and immediately correct any numeric information at each digit position of the channel number composed of multi-digit numeric information. It is possible. Alternatively, as described above, if the digit information entered as a channel number is traced back to an arbitrary digit position and numeric information at the lower digit position that has not yet been entered remains. By successively operating the “right” key of the cursor key 13 up to the lower digit position, it is possible to quickly return to the digit position of the numeric information to be input next.

  As described above, the circuit control unit 26 can perform a channel tuning operation by controlling a corresponding circuit unit such as a channel tuning unit (tuner) based on the numerical information recorded in the memory unit 22. In addition, depending on the operation result of the “left” key and the “right” key of the cursor key 13 of the remote control device 10, any one of the memory areas 22 a to 22 c storing the numeric information of the corresponding digit positions is provided. The numerical information recorded in the memory area of the moved access position can be immediately corrected by moving the access position and operating the numeric key 11.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2, when a time-over is detected by the time unit 24 (“Y” in ST9), or when the determination key 12 is input by the identification unit 23 (“Y” in ST15). For the first time, in step ST10, the case where it is determined whether or not the number of digits of numeric information already input matches a predetermined number of digits is shown. It is not limited to.

  For example, in step ST8, it is determined whether or not numeric information of a predetermined number of digits has been input prior to performing an operation of recording the received number for each digit position in the memory unit 22. When numeric information of a predetermined number of digits is input, the fact is displayed on the screen by the display unit 25, and the process immediately proceeds to step ST11, where the channel number is indicated based on the channel number indicated by the inputted numeric information. You may make it perform channel selection operation | movement which switches.

  Next, the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display will be described with reference to FIG. Here, as an example, multi-digit channel number input when the broadcasting form is BS will be described.

  <5-1> is a default screen for multi-digit input OSD display displayed in step ST5 of FIG. The multi-digit input OSD display is composed of two large and small boxes as shown in <5-1> of FIG. 5, and the small box has 3 digits for the number of digits necessary for specifying the BS broadcast channel. Two “-” s are displayed and are displayed so as to fit in a large box. The large box displays which mode is selected, and in this embodiment, “BS” indicating BS broadcasting is displayed. A cursor is displayed at the digit position (first digit in 5-1) to be input at the beginning of the small box. The description will be made assuming that the cursor cannot be moved from the small box to the large box.

  First, when the multi-digit input key 15 of the remote control device 10 is pressed, the recording in the memory unit 22 and the count of the timer unit 24 are cleared (ST2 and ST3 in FIG. 2), and the multi-digit input OSD is displayed on the display unit 25. (ST4 in FIG. 2). At this time, the cursor is displayed at the first digit (hundreds digit) which is the digit position to be input first <5-1>.

  Next, when the “1” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed as the first digit (hundreds) numeric information, “1” is stored in the first digit memory area 22a, and in the multi-digit input OSD display, “1” is displayed in the first digit, and the cursor is moved to the second digit (tenth place) which is the next digit position to be input (“Y” in ST6 in FIG. 2, ST7). (Y, automatic movement of the cursor in the process of returning to ST8, ST3) <5-2>.

  Similarly, when the “10/0” key and the “2” key of the numeric key 11 are successively pressed, “0” is stored in the second digit memory area 22b and “2” is stored in the third digit memory area 22c. In addition, in the multi-digit input OSD display, “0” is displayed in the second digit (ten's place) and “2” is displayed in the third digit (one's place) <5-3>. At this time, since the cursor cannot move to the right from the third digit, it remains displayed at the first place.

  Then, when the time counted by the timer unit 24 does not exceed the predetermined time (within the time when “Y” does not become “Y” in ST9 in FIG. 2), the “left” key of the cursor key 13 is pressed twice. The cursor position moves to the first digit (hundreds) position, and the digits of each digit remain displayed and the contents of the memory unit 22 remain retained <5-4>.

  When the “2” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed, “2” is stored (updated) in the first digit memory area 22a, and at the first digit (hundreds) in the channel call display. “2” is displayed <5-5>.

  In this state, when the enter key 12 is pressed (ST15 in FIG. 2) or no operation is performed for a predetermined time (ST9 and ST10 in FIG. 2), “BS202ch” is selected (ST11 in FIG. 2). The broadcast is displayed on the display unit 25. As described above, the channel may be selected by the “down” key of the cursor key 13 instead of the determination key 12.

  As described above, when selecting an arbitrary channel directly, the input channel number is not selected immediately, but is not selected until a certain time has elapsed, and the already input channel number is corrected. On the other hand, the decision button 12 allows you to tune to the channel number entered immediately, so even if the number of digits in the channel number tends to increase in the future, usability in direct tuning Can be significantly improved.

In addition, since the start of multi-digit input is started by pressing the multi-digit input key 15, the number key 11, which is normally composed of 12 keys, functions to perform direct channel selection specified in advance. It is possible to properly use multi-digit input. In addition, the usability can be improved without providing a correction key.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The appearance and block diagram are the same as those in FIGS. The present embodiment is characterized in that step ST2 is omitted in the operation shown in FIG.

  The present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6 showing the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display.

  First, when channel selection by multi-digit input is started by pressing the multi-digit input key 15 (ST1 in FIG. 2), step ST2 in FIG. 2 is omitted. The channel number is displayed as it is in the multi-digit input OSD (FIG. 6 shows an example of viewing BS102ch) <6-1>.

  At the same time, the cursor is displayed at the first digit position to be input. In the example of FIG. 5, the digit position to be input first is the first digit (hundreds digit). However, in the present embodiment, the digit position to be input first is the third digit (one digit). Yes. It should be noted that the digit position to be input first should be arbitrarily designed.

  In this state, when the “Left” key of the cursor key 13 is continuously pressed twice, the cursor position of the multi-digit input OSD display is moved to the second digit (tenth place) and the first digit (hundred place). <6-2> <6-3>. The display of the order information for each digit remains retained.

  When the “2” key of the numerical key 11 is pressed in this state, “2” is stored in the first digit memory area 22a, and the first digit is “2” in the multi-digit input OSD display. Updated to display.

  In this state, when the enter key 12 is pressed (ST15 in FIG. 2) or no operation is performed for a predetermined time (ST9 and ST10 in FIG. 2), “BS202ch” is selected (in FIG. 2). ST11) The broadcast content of the channel is displayed on the display unit 25.

According to the present embodiment, it is possible to quickly and directly select a channel number that is one digit different from the currently viewed channel number, and it is possible to easily correct the channel number input and improve usability. it can.
[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The appearance and block diagram are the same as those in FIGS. In the present embodiment, step ST10 is omitted in the operation shown in FIG. 2, and in the process of moving to step ST11, a process such as selecting a channel by replacing a digit in which the order information is not input with “0” is performed. There is a feature in the point to do.

  The present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7 showing the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display.

  First, when the multi-digit input key 15 of the remote control device 10 is pressed, the recording in the memory unit 22 and the count of the timer unit 24 are cleared (ST2 and ST3 in FIG. 2), and the multi-digit input OSD is displayed on the display unit 25. (ST4 in FIG. 2). At this time, the cursor is displayed at the first digit (hundreds digit) which is the digit position to be input first <7-1>.

  Subsequently, when the numeric key 11 is not operated at the first digit and the “right” key of the cursor key 13 is pressed, the cursor moves to the second digit <7-2>.

  Next, when the “1” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed as the second digit (tenth place) numeric information, “1” is stored in the second digit memory area 22b, and in the multi-digit input OSD display, “1” is displayed in the second digit, and the cursor is displayed in the third digit (first place), which is the next digit position to be input (“Y” in ST6, “7” in ST7 in FIG. 2). , Automatic movement of the cursor in the process of returning to ST8, ST3) <7-3>.

  Similarly, when the “2” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed, “2” is stored in the third digit memory area 22c, and “2” is displayed in the third digit (first place) in the multi-digit input OSD display. Is displayed <7-4>. At this time, since the cursor cannot move to the right from the third digit, it remains displayed at the first place.

  In this embodiment, if the enter key 12 is pressed or no key is operated in this state, the digit to be input in step ST10 at the time of transition from step ST9 to step ST10 in FIG. The number is not checked, and “0” is stored in the memory of all the digits that have not been input, and the channel is selected (ST12 in FIG. 2). In the example of FIG. 7, “BS012ch” is automatically recognized and a channel is selected <7-5>.

  In the above description, an example in which all the uninput digit memories are replaced with “0” is shown. However, settings such as replacement with “1” may be made according to preference. In this way, it is not necessary to input a number in the first digit for users who mainly view 100 channels, and the channel selection operation is facilitated.

  Alternatively, the channel may be selected by ignoring the digits that have not been input and narrowing down to the left or right. For example, “BS001ch” or “BS100ch” may be selected by pressing the enter key 12 in the state <7-3>.

According to the above, even if the number of digits of the channel number increases further when entering the channel number directly, tuning can be performed by entering only the required digits, thus simplifying the tuning operation. be able to. In particular, if the user can arbitrarily set the function, the operability is significantly improved.
[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The external views of the remote control device 10, the television receiver as the controlled device 20, and the remote processing system 100 according to the present embodiment are the same as those in FIGS.

  FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of the remote processing system 100 according to the present embodiment. The difference from FIG. 1 is that the television receiver as the controlled device 20 has a “mode memory area 28”. The mode memory area 28 is a memory area for storing identification information indicating which key is selected from the keys (mode selection key 14) in which the network key 42 and the external input / mode key 43 in FIG. 4 are combined. is there.

  A flowchart showing the operation of the remote processing system 100 is shown in FIG. It differs from the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 used up to the third embodiment in that steps ST21 and ST22 are newly inserted. That is, if any of the mode selection keys 14 is pressed in step ST21, the mode information of the mode selection key pressed in step 22 is stored in the mode memory area 28, and the process returns to step ST3.

  The present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 10 showing the transition of multi-digit input OSD display.

  First, when the multi-digit input key 15 of the remote controller 10 is pressed, the recording in the memory unit 22 and the count of the timer unit 24 are cleared (ST2 and ST3 in FIG. 9), and the multi-digit input OSD is displayed on the display unit 25. (ST4 in FIG. 9). At this time, the cursor is displayed at the first digit (hundreds digit) which is the digit position to be input first <10-1>.

  Next, when the “1” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed as the first digit (hundreds) numeric information, “1” is stored in the first digit memory area 22a, and in the multi-digit input OSD display, “1” is displayed in the first digit, and the cursor is displayed in the second digit (tenth place) which is the next digit position to be input (“Y” in ST6 in FIG. 9, ST7 “Y” in FIG. 9). , Automatic movement of the cursor in the process of returning to ST8, ST3) <10-2>.

  Similarly, when the “10/0” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed, “0” is stored in the memory area 22b for the second digit, and at the second digit (tenth place) in the multi-digit input OSD display. “0” is displayed <10-3>.

  Here, when the “terrestrial D” key of the network key 42 among the mode selection keys 14 is pressed, the identification information of “terrestrial D” is stored in the mode memory area 28 and a large box of multi-digit input OSD display is displayed. The display of the mode selection information displayed in is changed to “terrestrial D”.

  At this time, the cursor position is maintained. That is, when the mode selection key 14 is pressed, only the mode information is changed while maintaining the current input state of numeric information and the like regardless of the cursor position.

  In the state where the cursor is positioned at the third digit (first place) which is the current cursor position, when the “3” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed, “3” is displayed in the third digit memory area 22c. In the multi-digit input OSD display, “3” is displayed in the third digit (one's place) <10-5>.

  In this state, when the enter key 12 is pressed (ST15 in FIG. 9) or no operation is performed for a predetermined time (ST9 and ST10 in FIG. 9), “terrestrial D103ch” is selected (in FIG. 9). ST11), the content of the broadcast is displayed on the display unit 25.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the network selection and correction can be performed mainly by the network key 42 among the mode selection keys 14 that are originally provided, thereby further increasing the complexity. Added support for broadcasting formats. Thereby, quick direct channel selection beyond the network is possible, and usability can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the channel selection operation may be performed each time the network is changed by pressing the network key 42 for the purpose of making the user aware of the switching of the network. Specifically, in the process from <10-3> to <10-4> as a result of pressing the network key 42, for example, an operation to be selected as the last channel that has watched the ground D in the past is inserted. May be. Even in this case, if the multi-digit input OSD display is kept displayed and the multi-digit input state is maintained, the input and correction can be continued. The channel selected in the middle may be a channel that is not specified as the last channel that has been viewed on the ground D in the past, and that is registered as a default by the user.

Furthermore, as described in [Second Embodiment] and [Third Embodiment], step ST2 and step ST10 in FIG. 9 may be omitted.
[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The external view of the remote control device 10, the television receiver as the controlled device 20, and the remote processing system 100 according to the present embodiment is the same as FIGS. 3 and 4, and the block diagrams and flowcharts are the same as FIGS. 8 and 9. is there. The fourth embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that the cursor position can be moved to the large box mode display portion beyond the small box of the multi-digit input OSD display, and the cursor position is small. When the cursor is positioned in the box, it is impossible to input or change even if the mode selection key 14 is pressed. When the cursor is positioned in a large box, the mode can be changed only by the mode selection key 14.

  The present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11 showing the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display.

  First, when the multi-digit input key 15 of the remote controller 10 is pressed, the recording in the memory unit 22 and the count of the timer unit 24 are cleared (ST2 and ST3 in FIG. 9), and the multi-digit input OSD is displayed on the display unit 25. (ST4 in FIG. 9). At this time, the cursor is displayed at the first digit (hundreds digit) which is the digit position to be input first <11-1>.

  Next, when the “1” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed as the first digit (hundreds) numeric information, “1” is stored in the first digit memory area 22a, and in the multi-digit input OSD display, “1” is displayed in the first digit, and the cursor is displayed in the second digit (tenth place) which is the next digit position to be input (“Y” in ST6 in FIG. 9, ST7 “Y” in FIG. 9). , Automatic movement of the cursor in the process of returning to ST8, ST3) <11-2>.

  Similarly, when the “10/0” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed, “0” is stored in the memory area 22b for the second digit, and at the second digit (tenth place) in the multi-digit input OSD display. “0” is displayed <11-3>.

  Subsequently, when the “up” key of the cursor key 13 is pressed, the cursor moves beyond the small box to the large box <11-4>. Instead of pressing the “up” key of the cursor key 13, the cursor is moved to the large box by pressing the “left” key of the cursor key 13 three times continuously or by pressing the “right” key of the cursor key 13 once. It may be designed to move. At this time, the halfway input state in the small box is maintained.

  When the “terrestrial D” key of the network keys 42 is pressed while the cursor key is in the large box, the identification information of “terrestrial D” is stored in the mode memory area 28 and the multi-digit input OSD display is large. The display of the mode selection information displayed in the box is changed to “terrestrial D” <11-5>.

  When the “down” key of the cursor key 13 is pressed, the cursor moves from the large box to the original cursor position of the large box (position just before moving to the large box) <11-6>.

  When the cursor is positioned at the remaining third digit (1st digit), the numeric key 11 "3" key is pressed and the enter key 12 is pressed (ST15 in FIG. 9), or no operation is performed for a predetermined time. If it is in a state (ST9, ST10 in FIG. 9), “terrestrial D103ch” is selected (ST11 in FIG. 9), and the content of the broadcast is displayed on the display unit 25.

  In addition, as described in [Second Embodiment] and [Third Embodiment], step ST2 and step ST10 in FIG. 9 may be omitted.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, even if the mode selection key 14 is accidentally pressed, the mode display in the large box is not immediately switched, and the user's cursor operation can be performed under reliable recognition. Direct channel selection is possible.
[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The external views of the remote control device 10, the television receiver as the controlled device 20, and the remote processing system 100 according to the present embodiment are the same as those in FIGS. 3 and 4, and the block diagram is the same as FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the fourth embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that in the flowchart of FIG. 9, after the mode selection key 14 is pressed in step 21 and the mode information is stored in the mode memory area 28 in step ST22, The point is not to return to step ST3, but to return to step ST2.

  The present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 13 showing the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display.

  First, when the multi-digit input key 15 of the remote controller 10 is pressed, the recording in the memory unit 22 and the count of the timer unit 24 are cleared (ST2 and ST3 in FIG. 12), and the multi-digit input OSD is displayed on the display unit 25. (ST4 in FIG. 12). At this time, the cursor is displayed at the first digit (hundreds digit) which is the digit position to be input first <13-1>.

  Next, when the “1” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed as the first digit (hundreds) numeric information, “1” is stored in the first digit memory area 22a, and in the multi-digit input OSD display, “1” is displayed in the first digit, and the cursor is displayed in the second digit (tenth digit) which is the next digit position to be input (“Y” in ST6 in FIG. 12, “Y” in ST7 in FIG. 12). , Automatic movement of the cursor in the process of returning to ST8, ST3) <13-2>.

  Similarly, when the “10/0” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed, “0” is stored in the memory area 22b for the second digit, and at the second digit (tenth place) in the multi-digit input OSD display. “0” is displayed <13-3>.

  Here, when the “terrestrial D” key of the network key 42 among the mode selection keys 14 is pressed, the identification information of “terrestrial D” is stored in the mode memory area 28 and a large box of multi-digit input OSD display is displayed. The display of the mode selection information displayed on is changed to “terrestrial D” (ST22 in FIG. 12). At the same time, the contents in the memory unit 22 are cleared (ST2 in FIG. 12), and the numeric information in the small box in the multi-digit input OSD display is displayed as “−” in the initial display state, and the cursor position is <13-4> is returned to the first digit which is the default position.

  Then, input of numeric information and the like is re-input from the beginning. For example, when the numeric key 11 is continuously pressed with the “2” key and the “8” key, “2” is stored in the first digit memory area 22b. "8" is stored in the third digit memory area 22c, and "2" is displayed in the first digit (hundreds place) and "8" is displayed in the second digit (tens place) in the multi-digit input OSD display. Is displayed <13-5>.

  Subsequently, when the cursor is positioned at the third digit (first place), the numeric key 11 "5" key is pressed <13-6> and the enter key 12 is pressed (ST15 in FIG. 12). If no operation is performed for a predetermined time (ST9 and ST10 in FIG. 12), “terrestrial D285ch” is selected (ST11 in FIG. 12), and the content of the broadcast is displayed on the display unit 25.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by providing the mode selection key 14 with a function of clearing input information in the middle of numeric information and the like, it is possible to clear all numeric information at once every time the network or the like is changed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the troublesomeness considering partial correction. It is effective if the user can set whether to use the embodiment.

  In addition, as described in [Second Embodiment] and [Third Embodiment], step ST2 and step ST10 in FIG. 9 may be omitted.

Furthermore, this embodiment exhibits further effectiveness when combined with [Fifth Embodiment]. That is, depending on the user, each time the mode is selected again, whether or not the user wants to clear the numerical information in the small box as described above differs. Therefore, in the [fifth embodiment], the mode can be changed only when the cursor is in the large box. However, when the cursor is in the large box, the mode selection key 14 is pressed. When the button is pressed, the mode is changed while maintaining the input state such as numeric information, and when the mode selection key 14 is pressed when the cursor is not in the large box, as in the present embodiment, If the numerical information in the box is cleared, it is possible to change the mode while maintaining the intermediate input state of the numerical information and to clear the intermediate input state of the numerical information by the mode selection key 14. Both can be selected.
[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the embodiments so far, the example in which direct channel selection corresponding to various broadcasting forms is easily performed using the network key 42 of the mode selection keys 14 has been described. An example in which the content of the desired external input information is selected using the external input / mode key 43 among the mode selection keys 14 will be described. The external views of the remote control device 10, the television receiver as the controlled device 20, and the remote processing system 100 according to the present embodiment are the same as those in FIGS.

  A block diagram of the remote processing system 100 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 14, and a flowchart is shown in FIG. The difference from the block diagram of FIG. 8 used in the fourth to sixth embodiments is that the television receiver as the controlled device 20 can input / output various information of the external device 30. The information on the external device 30 can be displayed on the display unit 25.

  The external device 30 includes a playback unit 31, a control unit 32 that controls playback and input / output, and an input / output unit 33 that inputs and outputs various types of information with the controlled device 20. In the present embodiment, the external device 30 will be described by taking a DVD playback apparatus as an example.

  In the remote processing system according to the present embodiment, the operation of the external device is shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  The difference from the flowchart described with reference to FIG. 2 is that a multi-digit content number is not input in step ST1, but a channel selection is performed in steps ST11 and ST12. Instead of selecting the predetermined content.

  The present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 16 showing the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display.

  Next, when the “10/0” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed as the first digit (hundreds digit) numeric information, “0” is stored in the first digit memory area 22a and the multi-digit input OSD. In the display, “0” is displayed in the first digit, and the cursor is displayed in the second digit (tenth digit) which is the next digit position to be input (“Y” in ST6 in FIG. 15, “ST7” in ST6). Y ", automatic movement of the cursor in the process of returning to ST8, ST3) <5-2>.

  Similarly, when the “1” key and the “2” key of the numeric key 11 are pressed successively, “1” is stored in the second digit memory area 22 b and “2” is stored in the third digit memory area 22 c. At the same time, in the multi-digit input OSD display, “1” is displayed in the second digit (tenth place) and “2” is displayed in the third digit (first place) <16-3>. At this time, since the cursor cannot move to the right from the third digit, it remains displayed at the first place.

  If the “left” key of the cursor key 13 is pressed before the time counted by the timer unit 24 exceeds the predetermined time (within the time period “Y” does not become “Y” in ST9 in FIG. 2), multiple digits are displayed. The cursor position of the input OSD display moves to the second digit (tenth place) position, and the digits of each digit remain displayed as they are and the contents of the memory unit 22 are also retained <16-4. >.

  When the “10/0” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed, “0” is stored in the memory area 22a for the second digit, and “0” is displayed in the second digit (tenth place) in the multi-digit input OSD display. “0” is displayed <16-5>.

  In this state, when the enter key 12 is pressed (ST15 in FIG. 15) or no operation is performed for a predetermined time (ST9 and ST10 in FIG. 15), the content whose content number is No2 among the DVD content. A command is issued to the external device 30 via the control unit 27 and the input / output unit 29 so as to be played back (ST11 in FIG. 15), and the playback content of the content is displayed on the display unit 25. As described above, the channel may be selected by the “down” key of the cursor key 13 instead of the determination key 12.

  Next, a modified embodiment of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 17 showing the transition of multi-digit input OSD display.

  First, when the multi-digit input key 15 of the remote controller 10 is pressed, the recording in the memory unit 22 and the count of the timer unit 24 are cleared (ST2 and ST3 in FIG. 15), and the multi-digit input OSD is displayed on the display unit 25. (ST4 in FIG. 15). At this time, the cursor is displayed at the first digit (hundreds digit) which is the digit position to be input first <17-1>.

  Next, when the “10/0” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed as the first digit (hundreds digit) numeric information, “0” is stored in the first digit memory area 22a and the multi-digit input OSD. In the display, “0” is displayed in the first digit, and the cursor is displayed in the second digit (tenth digit) which is the next digit position to be input (“Y” in ST6 in FIG. 15, “ST7” in ST6). Y ", automatic movement of the cursor in the process of returning to ST8, ST3) <17-2>.

  Similarly, when the “10/0” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed, “0” is stored in the memory area 22b for the second digit, and at the second digit (tenth place) in the multi-digit input OSD display. “0” is displayed <17-3>.

  Here, when the “subtitle” key of the external input selection key 42 among the mode selection keys 14 is pressed, the identification information of “subtitles” is stored in the mode memory area 28 and a large box of multi-digit input OSD display is displayed. The display of the mode selection information displayed in is changed to “caption”. At the same time, the contents in the memory unit 22 are cleared, the numerical information in the small box in the multi-digit input OSD display is displayed as “−” in the initial display state, and the cursor position is the default position of one digit. Returned to eyes <17-4>.

  Then, input of numeric information and the like is re-input from the beginning. For example, when the “right” key of the cursor key 13 is pressed twice in succession, the cursor moves to the third digit (one place). At this position, the "2" key of the numeric key 11 is pressed <17-6>, the enter key 12 is pressed (ST15 in FIG. 15), or no operation is performed for a predetermined time (ST9 in FIG. 15). , ST10), and the digit in which nothing is input is automatically recognized as “0” as in [Third Embodiment], and as a result, the caption is displayed in the No. 2 language among the caption languages. become.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the external input / mode key 43 of the mode selection key 14 is used to select an external device or to switch the screen display mode, and to change the content and display mode of the external device. You can select directly. As a result, it is possible not only to switch to the network but also to directly select and select the area including the content and the display mode, and the usability is greatly improved.

  In addition, as described in [Second Embodiment] and [Third Embodiment], step ST2 and step ST10 in FIG. 9 may be omitted.

  Furthermore, in the same way as described in [Sixth Embodiment], this embodiment can be combined with [Fifth Embodiment] to switch the mode while maintaining the input state of numerical information and the like. It is possible to select both of changing and clearing an intermediate input state such as numeric information by the mode selection key 14.

  In the above description, the DVD apparatus is used as the external device and the caption is used as the display mode. As the display mode, in addition to “subtitles”, “sub audio” (main audio, sub audio), “sound” (No1 is “2ch”, No2 is “5.1ch”, etc.), “iLink”, etc. Direct selection is possible for a mode that has multiple options.

In particular, in recent karaoke playback devices, LDs of a plurality of companies are stored in a single control device, and this mode is used when selecting a mode directly as a provider of karaoke content beyond the company. When the invention is applied, a very excellent effect is exhibited.
[Eighth Embodiment]
Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The external views of the remote control device 10, the television receiver as the controlled device 20, and the remote processing system 100 according to the present embodiment are the same as those in FIGS.

  A block diagram of the remote processing system 100 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the memory areas 28a to 28d for storing the channel number that is the home for each network are provided in the mode memory area 28 shown in FIG. The home channel number is the channel number of the channel displayed first when a network is selected by the network key 42.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote processing system 100 according to this embodiment. In comparison with FIG. 9 referred to in the fourth embodiment, when any one of the mode selection keys 14 is selected in step ST21, the home channel is selected in step ST22, and step ST23 is selected. In the multi-digit input OSD display, the home channel number is displayed.

  The present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20 showing the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display.

  First, when the multi-digit input key 15 of the remote controller 10 is pressed, the recording in the memory unit 22 and the count of the timer unit 24 are cleared (ST2 and ST3 in FIG. 19), and the multi-digit input OSD display is made on the display unit 25. (ST4 in FIG. 19). At this time, the cursor is displayed at the first digit (hundred digit) which is the digit position to be input first <20-1>.

  Next, when the “1” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed as the first digit (hundreds) numeric information, “1” is stored in the first digit memory area 22a, and in the multi-digit input OSD display, “1” is displayed in the first digit, and the cursor is displayed in the second digit (tenth digit), which is the next digit position to be input (“Y” in ST6, ST7 “Y” in FIG. 19). , Automatic movement of the cursor in the process of returning to ST8, ST3) <20-2>.

  Similarly, when the “10/0” key of the numeric key 11 is pressed, “0” is stored in the memory area 22b for the second digit, and at the second digit (tenth place) in the multi-digit input OSD display. “0” is displayed <20-3>.

  Here, when the “terrestrial D” key of the network key 42 among the mode selection keys 14 is pressed, the identification information of “terrestrial D” is stored in the mode memory area 28, and the terrestrial D ch memory area The channel serving as the home of D is read and the channel is selected (ST22). On the other hand, even if the channel is selected, the multi-digit input OSD display is made for a while, and the cursor is displayed at the first digit (hundreds digit) of the default position <20-4>.

  Then, when the “right” key of the cursor key 13 is pressed twice, the cursor moves to the third digit (first place), and in this state, the “5” key of the number key 11 is pressed <20-6>, When the enter key 12 is pressed (ST15 in FIG. 19) or no operation is performed for a predetermined time (ST9 and ST10 in FIG. 19), “terrestrial D205ch” is selected again (ST11 in FIG. 19), The content of the broadcast is displayed on the display unit 25.

  By the way, although the example which selects a home channel in the case of channel selection was shown above, in the case of DVD reproduction etc., the content of the content number used as a home will be displayed on the display part 25. FIG.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to directly tune to the home channel for each network by the network key 42 even during multi-digit input, and the multi-digit input OSD display is also maintained for a predetermined time. The channel number close to the channel selection and home channel can be easily corrected.

  When the external input / mode key 43 is used, the home is a content number, a sound number, a subtitle number, or the like. These are collectively referred to as a specific number serving as a home.

Further, as described in [Second Embodiment] and [Third Embodiment], step ST2 and step ST10 in FIG. 9 may be omitted.
[Ninth Embodiment]
Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The external views of the remote control device 10, the television receiver as the controlled device 20, and the remote processing system 100 according to the present embodiment are the same as those in FIGS.

  A block diagram of the remote processing system 100 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the mode memory area 28 of FIG. 14 referred to in the seventh embodiment is provided with a memory area for storing the channel number and the number of digits necessary to specify the content number for each mode. Yes.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote processing system 100 according to this embodiment. Compared with FIG. 12 referred to in the sixth embodiment, when multi-digit input OSD display is performed in step 4, only the number of digits corresponding to the mode can be input in step ST23. .

  An example of the multi-digit input OSD display in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23A shows an example of a multi-digit input OSD display in step ST23 when “terrestrial D” is operated by the network key 42. In digital terrestrial broadcasting, a three-digit number is usually used to specify a channel. However, depending on the channel, a branch number is used, and a four-digit display may actually be required. Therefore, when “terrestrial D” is operated by the network key 42, information indicating “3 digits + 1 digit” is extracted from the terrestrial D digit number memory area 28 e of the mode memory area 28, and FIG. A default multi-digit input OSD display such as -1 is displayed. Then, for example, an input is made as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23B is an example of a multi-digit input OSD display in step ST23 when “CS” is operated by the network key 42. In CS digital broadcasting, a three-digit number is used to specify a channel. Therefore, when “terrestrial D” is operated by the network key 42, information indicating “3 digits” is extracted from the CS digit number memory area (not shown) of the mode memory area 28, and the branch number is input. The default multi-digit input OSD display in which “*” is displayed in the branch number input portion is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, for example, input is made as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23C shows an example of multi-digit input OSD display at step ST23 when “DVD” is operated by the external input / mode key 42. The number of digits required to specify the DVD content number varies depending on the number of contents recorded on the DVD disc. In some cases, it is better to use branch numbers depending on the storage status of content. The number of digits necessary to specify the content number of the DVD is stored in the DVD content digit number memory area 29g by reading from the DVD. Therefore, when “DVD” is operated by the network key 42, for example, information indicating that it is “2 digits” is extracted from the DVD content digit number memory area 29 g of the mode memory area 28, and a digit that is not necessary for specifying the digit. Displays a default multi-digit input OSD display as shown in FIG. Then, for example, input is made as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23D shows an example of multi-digit input OSD display at step ST23 when “voice” is operated by the external input / mode key 43. The number of digits required to specify the audio mode number varies depending on the channel. However, the sound is usually only one digit, such as monaural and multiple sounds. Therefore, when “audio” is operated by the external input / mode key 43, information indicating “1 digit” is extracted from the DVD content digit number memory area 29g of the mode memory area 28 and specified. A default multi-digit input OSD display as shown in FIG. 23 (d) -1 is displayed so that unnecessary digits cannot be input. Then, for example, input is made as shown in FIG.

  In the above, an example of notifying that the input cannot be performed by displaying “*” or the like in the number of digits that should not be input has been described. However, as shown in FIG. You may make it display the box of the magnitude | size which can input only the number of digits required to specify.

  Although the present invention has been described above, various design modifications are possible. For example, the cursor may be replaced with an underbar or lighting, and any cursor can be used as long as it can indicate the input position (input position instruction means). The cursor key 13 may be replaced with a jog dial or the like, and any cursor key 13 can be used as long as it can instruct movement of the input position (input position movement instructing means). The various keys may be touch panels.

  In addition, in the above, there are an example in which a broadcast received by specifying a channel number is displayed on the display unit 25, an example in which video and music reproduced by an external device are input and displayed and reproduced by a controlled device, and there are a plurality An example in which one of the language subtitles is specified and displayed on the display unit is shown. All of these are expressed as “playing” broadcasts, video, music, subtitles, sounds, and the like on the controlled device.

  The present invention can be used in a digital broadcast receiver or the like.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the principal part of the remote processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of operation | movement of the television receiver which concerns on this invention, and a remote control device. 1 is an external view of a television receiver and a remote control device according to the present invention. It is a detailed external view of the remote control device according to the present invention. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the principal part of the remote processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of operation | movement of the television receiver which concerns on this invention, and a remote control device. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of operation | movement of the television receiver which concerns on this invention, and a remote control device. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the principal part of the remote processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of operation | movement of the television receiver which concerns on this invention, and a remote control device. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the principal part of the remote processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of operation | movement of the television receiver which concerns on this invention, and a remote control device. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the principal part of the remote processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of operation | movement of the television receiver which concerns on this invention, and a remote control device. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention. It is the figure which showed an example of the transition of the multi-digit input OSD display in the display part of the television receiver which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Remote control device 11 Number key 12 Determination key 13 Cursor key 14 Mode selection key 15 Multi-digit input key 16 Transmission part 17 Control part 20 Controlled apparatus (television receiver)
21 receiving unit 22 memory unit 22a first digit memory region 22b second digit memory region 22c third digit memory region 23 identification unit 24 timer unit 25 display unit 26 circuit control unit 27 control unit 100 remote processing system

Claims (16)

A controlled device controlled by a remote control device capable of specifying information to be reproduced by inputting multi-digit numbers or / and characters on a multi-digit input screen,
The mode type is also displayed on the multi-digit input screen,
According to the operation result of the mode selection means provided in the remote control device, the mode of the information to be reproduced can be changed,
A controlled device controlled by a remote control device, wherein when the mode is changed, the input number or character is set to an uninput state. Input position indicating means for indicating the position where the numbers or characters should be input;
2. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein, when the mode is changed, the input position instruction unit displays the character or the number at a position where the first of the multi-digit input positions is to be input first. The controlled device to be controlled. A controlled device controlled by a remote control device capable of specifying information to be reproduced by inputting multi-digit numbers or / and characters on a multi-digit input screen,
The mode type is also displayed on the multi-digit input screen,
In accordance with a mode selection instruction from the remote control device, the mode of the information to be reproduced can be changed,
As a result of the operation of the input position movement instruction means provided in the remote control device, when the input position instruction means indicates the mode type displayed on the multi-digit input screen, the mode is changed, Controlled by a remote control device that maintains the state of the input numbers or characters, and otherwise changes the mode to the uninput state when the mode is changed. Controlled device.   The multi-digit input screen is activated by an activation instruction from the remote control device, and when a predetermined time elapses after the multi-digit input screen is activated, the multi-digit input screen is specified by numbers or / and characters entered on the multi-digit input screen. 4. A controlled device controlled by a remote control device according to claim 1, wherein reproduction of information is started.   5. The reproduction of the information specified by the numbers or / characters is controlled by the remote control device according to claim 4, which can be started by a reproduction instruction from the remote control device even before the predetermined time has elapsed. Controlled device.   6. The remote control according to claim 4, wherein a number or / and specifying information currently being reproduced is displayed on the multi-digit input screen when the multi-digit input screen is displayed in response to an activation instruction of the remote control device. A controlled device controlled by a device.   The controlled device controlled by the remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the information related to the mode after the change is reproduced simultaneously with the change of the mode.   8. The controlled device controlled by the remote control device according to claim 7, wherein the information relating to the changed mode is the last information obtained by reproducing the mode in the past.   8. The controlled device controlled by the remote control device according to claim 7, wherein the information related to the changed mode is information specified by a predetermined home number.   The multi-digit input screen is displayed so that the number or / and the character can be input only in the number of digits necessary for specifying the information to be reproduced in the selected mode. A controlled device controlled by the remote control device according to any one of 1 to 9.   The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein among the multi-digit input positions, an uninput position is recognized as 0 and the information to be reproduced is specified and reproduced. Controlled device.   The controlled device controlled by the remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the mode is a network indicating a form of television broadcasting.   The controlled device controlled by the remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the controlled device is a television receiver.   The controlled device controlled by the remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the controlled device is a karaoke device.   15. A remote processing device comprising: a controlled device controlled by the remote control device according to claim 1; and a remote control device for remotely controlling the controlled device.   16. The remote processing apparatus according to claim 15, wherein an external device can be connected and information on the external device can be reproduced.