JP2008141449A - Broadcasting receiver - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a broadcasting receiver which can acquire program information under an environment where cable connection is impossible, keep the latest state of program information, and avoid compulsory interruption, while a user is viewing a broadcast video. <P>SOLUTION: An HDD recorder 100 (broadcast receiver) has apparatus body 10, which is connected to a display device 50 and includes a receiver (a tuner) 22, that receives service information (PSI/SI) with broadcast signals through broadcast waves; an HDD part 28 which is provided in the apparatus body 10 and stores videos based on the received broadcast signals; a memory part 25 which stores an electronic program table (EPG) created based on the service information; and a controller 21 which changes a power supply of the apparatus body 10 to an off state (stand-by state), while keeping the power supply state of the display device 50, when the power supply of the apparatus body 10 is in on-state, five minutes before from the time the service information is received. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a broadcast receiving apparatus, and more particularly, to a broadcast receiving apparatus including broadcast receiving means for receiving program information together with a broadcast signal.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, broadcast receiving apparatuses and recording / reproducing apparatuses including broadcast receiving means for receiving program information together with broadcast signals are known (for example, see Patent Documents 1 to 5).

  Patent Document 1 discloses a recording / reproducing apparatus including a television broadcast receiving apparatus that is wired to an information network such as the Internet via a communication line. In the recording / reproducing apparatus described in Patent Document 1, an EPG information is acquired by accessing a database storing EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information (program information) on a network server at an arbitrary timing. An electronic program guide can be created and updated based on the latest EPG information.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a digital broadcast receiver that can receive digital broadcast waves from an antenna installed outdoors. In the digital broadcast receiving apparatus described in Patent Document 2, the control unit (CPU) of the apparatus main body acquires EPG information (program information) based on the fact that the user issues a power-off command for the apparatus main body using a remote control transmitter. The electronic program guide created from the stored EPG information can be output as a video based on the power-on command of the apparatus main body.

  Patent Document 3 discloses a digital broadcast receiving apparatus that can receive a digital broadcast wave from an antenna installed outdoors. In the digital broadcast receiving apparatus described in Patent Document 3, the control unit (CPU) of the apparatus main body acquires EPG information (program information) based on the fact that the user issues a power-off command for the apparatus main body using a remote control transmitter. The electronic program guide created from the stored EPG information can be output as a video based on the power-on command of the apparatus main body.

  Patent Document 4 discloses a broadcast receiving apparatus capable of receiving information distributed from networks such as BS satellite broadcast, CS satellite broadcast, terrestrial broadcast, and cable television. In the broadcast receiving apparatus described in Patent Document 4, when the main power of the apparatus main body is turned on and the sub power supply is turned off (the apparatus main body is in a standby state), the EPG information of each station in the network (Program information) can be sequentially acquired.

  Patent Document 5 discloses a broadcast receiving apparatus that has a timer function in the apparatus body and can receive digital broadcast waves from an antenna. In the broadcast receiving apparatus described in Patent Document 5, in order to acquire program arrangement information (SI information) distributed together with a digital broadcast wave at a preset time while a user is watching a program, A control method is applied to stop the power supply to the video display device connected to the outside and switch the power supply to the program information acquisition unit inside the device main body to the ON state. In addition, the timer function allows the user to set in advance the time during which program sequence information (SI information) is prohibited from being acquired. A control method for stopping power supply to the video display device is applied.

JP 2005-142753 A JP 2003-163854 A JP 2005-286424 A W02003 / 105468 (Republished Patent) JP 2004-172791 A

  However, in the recording / reproducing apparatus described in Patent Document 1, since the television broadcast receiving apparatus is wired to the information network, EPG information can be acquired by wired connection, including viewing of the television broadcast. It is thought that it will be limited to use in a difficult environment. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to view television broadcasts and acquire EPG information (program information) in an environment where wired connection to an information network is not possible.

  Further, in the digital broadcast receiving apparatus described in Patent Document 2, EPG information can be acquired only when a user issues a power-off command for the apparatus main body using a remote control transmitter, while the apparatus main body is in an on-state. It is considered that EPG information cannot be acquired at the time of (viewing). Therefore, when the power source of the apparatus main body is kept on for a long time, the EPG information periodically updated and distributed on the broadcasting station side can be periodically updated on the digital broadcast receiving apparatus side. Therefore, there is a problem that the EPG information (program information) of the digital broadcast receiver cannot be kept up-to-date.

  Further, in the digital broadcast receiving apparatus described in Patent Document 3, EPG information can be acquired only when a user issues a power-off command for the apparatus main body using a remote control transmitter, while the apparatus main body is in an on-state. It is considered that EPG information cannot be acquired at the time of (viewing). Therefore, when the power source of the apparatus main body is kept on for a long time, the EPG information periodically updated and distributed on the broadcasting station side can be periodically updated on the digital broadcast receiving apparatus side. Therefore, there is a problem that the EPG information (program information) of the digital broadcast receiver cannot be kept up-to-date.

  In the broadcast receiving device described in Patent Document 4, EPG information can be acquired only when the sub power supply of the device main body is turned off (standby state), while the power of the device main body is turned on. It is considered that EPG information cannot be acquired at the time of (viewing). Therefore, when the power source of the apparatus main body is kept on for a long period of time, the EPG information periodically updated and distributed on the broadcasting station side can be periodically updated on the digital broadcast receiving apparatus side. Therefore, there is a problem that the EPG information (program information) of the digital broadcast receiver cannot be kept up-to-date.

  In the broadcast receiving device described in Patent Document 5, when the time for acquiring the program sequence information (SI information) and the time set for prohibiting the acquisition of the program sequence information (SI information) are reached, the video display device is displayed. Therefore, there is a problem that the user is forcibly interrupted while watching the broadcast program.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to obtain program information in an environment where wired connection is impossible and to acquire program information. It is an object of the present invention to provide a broadcast receiving apparatus that can be kept up-to-date and can be prevented from being forcibly interrupted while a user is watching a broadcast video.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  A broadcast receiving apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention is connected to a display device, broadcast receiving means for receiving program information together with a broadcast signal, a video storage unit for storing video based on the received broadcast signal, and program information In a broadcast receiving apparatus having an apparatus main body including a program information storage unit that stores an electronic program guide created based on the program information, the broadcast receiver receives the program information together with the broadcast signal by a broadcast wave for one day. In the case where the power supply of the device main body is in the on state before the time set multiple times, the control of turning off the power supply of the device main body while maintaining the power supply state of the display device The apparatus main body is configured to be able to select whether or not to turn off the power of the apparatus main body at a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. When the video based on the broadcast signal stored in is being played, if the power of the device main body is turned off a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information, the power of the device main body is turned off. The control unit is configured to output a message to the state of transition to the display device, and to request permission to shift the power source of the device main body to the off state. If the setting to turn off the apparatus main body is selected before a predetermined time, the apparatus main body is controlled to be turned off every time program information is distributed. When the video based on the received broadcast signal is being recorded, the control unit does not perform control to turn off the power of the apparatus main body a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. Like Is, the control unit, when the reception of the program information has been completed, the power state of the apparatus main body, configured to perform control than the time of receiving program information back to the power supply state before a predetermined time.

  In the broadcast receiving apparatus according to the first aspect, as described above, the apparatus main body is configured to include broadcast receiving means for receiving program information together with broadcast signals by broadcast waves, thereby enabling wired connection. Program information can be received together with a broadcast signal via a broadcast wave even in a non-use environment, so that program information can be acquired in an environment where wired connection is impossible. In addition, a control unit is provided in the apparatus main body, and when the apparatus main body is turned on a predetermined time before the program information reception time, a control unit is provided to turn off the apparatus main body. By configuring, the apparatus main body is switched to the off state (standby state) at the time when the control unit receives the program information. In this case, the apparatus information can be reliably acquired. Therefore, the program information updated over a plurality of times during the day can be always held in the apparatus main body in the latest state. In addition, when the power source of the device main body is on a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information, the power source of the device main body is turned on while maintaining the power state of the display device. By configuring the control unit to be in the off state, the power supply state of the display device can be maintained even when the apparatus main body acquires the program information, so that the program can be displayed while the user is watching the video. It is possible to avoid being forcibly interrupted by the acquisition of information.

  In the broadcast receiving apparatus according to the first aspect, the apparatus main body is configured to be able to select whether or not the apparatus main body is turned off a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. Thus, the user can arbitrarily select the power control of the apparatus main body depending on whether the user wants to acquire program information and the user does not want to acquire program information. Also, when the apparatus main body is playing a video based on the broadcast signal stored in the video storage unit, the apparatus main body is turned off a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. Is configured to output a message indicating that the power of the apparatus main body is to be turned off to the display device, and to allow the control unit to request permission to shift the power of the apparatus main body to the off state. Even during playback of a recorded program, it can be easily recognized that the power of the apparatus main body is shifted to the off state (standby state) after a predetermined time. In addition, since the user can finally determine whether to interrupt the playback of the recorded program and shift the power of the apparatus main body to the off state, the one-side control on the apparatus main body side It can be avoided that the user is forced to interrupt the reproduction of the recorded program.

  In the broadcast receiving apparatus according to the first aspect, if the setting for turning off the power of the apparatus main body is selected a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information, the control unit By configuring so that the power supply of the apparatus main body is turned off every time information is distributed, the apparatus main body always keeps the program information updated multiple times during the day. It can be kept in the apparatus main body as a state. In addition, when the video based on the received broadcast signal is being recorded, the control unit does not perform control to turn off the power of the apparatus body a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. With this configuration, the apparatus main body does not need to stop the power supply to the internal device that controls the video recording operation in order to acquire the program information, so that the user can interrupt the video recording. And video recording can be continued. Further, by configuring the control unit to perform control to return the power state of the apparatus main body to a power state a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information when reception of the program information is finished, The user can set a new recording reservation while viewing the electronic program guide created based on the updated program information, and can also immediately resume video viewing at the time when playback is interrupted. . Therefore, the user can easily resume the ongoing operation that was performed before the program information was received.

  A broadcast receiving apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention is connected to a display device and includes a device main body including a broadcast receiving means for receiving program information together with a broadcast signal by a broadcast wave, and provided in the device main body. A video storage unit that stores video based on the program information storage unit that is provided in the apparatus main body and that stores an electronic program table created based on the program information; And a controller that turns off the power supply of the apparatus main body while maintaining the power supply state of the display apparatus when the power supply of the apparatus main body is on before a predetermined time.

  In the broadcast receiving apparatus according to the second aspect, as described above, the apparatus main body is configured to include broadcast receiving means for receiving program information together with broadcast signals by broadcast waves, thereby enabling wired connection. Program information can be received together with a broadcast signal via a broadcast wave even in a non-use environment, so that program information can be acquired in an environment where wired connection is impossible. In addition, a control unit is provided in the apparatus main body, and when the apparatus main body is turned on a predetermined time before the program information reception time, a control unit is provided to turn off the apparatus main body. By configuring, the apparatus main body is switched to the off state (standby state) at the time when the control unit receives the program information. In this case, the apparatus information can be reliably acquired. Therefore, the program information updated over a plurality of times during the day can be always held in the apparatus main body in the latest state. In addition, when the power source of the device main body is on a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information, the power source of the device main body is turned on while maintaining the power state of the display device. By configuring the control unit to be in the off state, the power supply state of the display device can be maintained even when the apparatus main body acquires the program information, so that the program can be displayed while the user is watching the video. It is possible to avoid being forcibly interrupted by the acquisition of information.

  In the broadcast receiving apparatus according to the second aspect, it is preferable that the apparatus main body can select whether or not to turn off the power of the apparatus main body a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. It is configured. According to this configuration, the user can arbitrarily select power control of the apparatus main body depending on whether the user wants to acquire program information or does not want to acquire program information.

  In the broadcast receiving apparatus according to the second aspect, preferably, the apparatus main body is a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information when the video based on the broadcast signal stored in the video storage unit is being reproduced. In addition, when the power supply of the apparatus main body is turned off, a message indicating that the power supply of the apparatus main body is shifted to the off state is output to the display device, and the control unit shifts the power supply of the apparatus main body to the off state Configured to ask for permission. According to this configuration, the user can easily recognize that the power of the apparatus main body is shifted to the off state (standby state) after a predetermined time even during playback of the recorded program. In addition, since the user can finally determine whether to interrupt the playback of the recorded program and shift the power of the apparatus main body to the off state, the one-side control on the apparatus main body side It can be avoided that the user is forced to interrupt the reproduction of the recorded program.

  In the broadcast receiving apparatus according to the second aspect, preferably, the time during which the program information is distributed is provided a plurality of times in one day, and the control unit is set a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. When the setting for turning off the power of the apparatus main body is selected, the apparatus main body is controlled to be turned off every time the program information is distributed. If comprised in this way, the apparatus main body can always hold | maintain in the apparatus main body the program information updated over multiple times in the day as the newest state always.

  In the broadcast receiving apparatus according to the second aspect described above, preferably, when the video based on the received broadcast signal is being recorded, the control unit is set to a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. It is configured not to perform control to turn off the power of the main body. With this configuration, the apparatus main body does not need to stop the power supply to the internal device that controls the video recording operation in order to acquire the program information, so that the user can interrupt the video recording. And video recording can be continued.

  In the broadcast receiving apparatus according to the second aspect, preferably, the control unit sets the power state of the apparatus body to a power state a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information when reception of the program information is finished. It is comprised so that control to return to may be performed. With this configuration, the user can set a new recording reservation while viewing the electronic program guide created based on the updated program information, and immediately view the video when playback is interrupted. It is also possible to resume. Therefore, the user can easily resume the ongoing operation that was performed before the program information was received.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of an HDD recorder according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 and 3 are diagrams showing a remote control transmitter for operating the HDD recorder according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 4 to 9 are diagrams showing the configuration of the operation screen of the HDD recorder according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. First, the configuration of the HDD recorder 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, a case where the present invention is applied to an HDD recorder that is an example of a broadcast receiving apparatus will be described.

  In an HDD recorder 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the control circuit unit 20 of the apparatus body 10 is connected to an antenna 40 and a display device 50 via an antenna cable 60 and a video / audio cable 70, respectively. By doing so, the television program received from the broadcasting station can be viewed and recorded. As shown in FIG. 1, a remote control transmitter 80 is provided for enabling the user to operate the apparatus main body 10 from a position away from the apparatus main body 10.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the control circuit unit 20 includes a CPU, and controls the control unit 21 that controls the entire apparatus main body 10 and the broadcast signal wave received by the antenna 40. A receiving unit (tuner) 22 for selecting and receiving a signal wave of a broadcasting station of the TV, and a video / audio signal and service information (PSI / SI: Program Specific Information / Service Information) from the signal wave received by the receiving unit (tuner) 22 ), A decoder 24 for decoding (decoding) the video / audio signal separated by the demultiplexer (DEMUX) 23, and service information (PSI) separated by the demultiplexer (DEMUX) 23. / SI) to the control unit 21 Electronic program guide that was created me: and a memory unit 25 for storing the (EPG Electric Program Guide). The receiving unit (tuner) 22 and the memory unit 25 are examples of the “broadcast receiving unit” and the “program information storage unit” of the present invention, respectively.

  Further, the control circuit unit 20 receives a remote control signal from the power supply unit 26 that supplies power to the control circuit unit 20 and a predetermined internal device constituting the apparatus main body 10 according to the control contents of the control unit 21 and the remote control transmitter 80. At the same time, a remote control light receiving unit 27 that converts the signal into an electrical signal and gives a command to the control unit 21, and a television program signal wave selected and received by the receiving unit (tuner) 22 is converted into a recordable data format by the decoder 24. HDD section (hard disk drive section) 28 for recording the recorded video / audio data, control program storage memory section 29 for storing a control program executed by the control section 21, and character information and color information instructed to be output from the control section 21 OSD unit (for performing processing for incorporating video data based on the received video data output from the display device 50) The onscreen display unit) 30, a video output terminal and audio and an output terminal an external device (in this embodiment further includes an AV output terminal 31 to which the connection terminals to the display device 50). The HDD unit 28 and the display device 50 are examples of the “video storage unit” and the “display device” of the present invention, respectively.

  In addition, the electronic program guide (EPG) is distributed together with the broadcast signal wave of the host broadcast station a plurality of times a day (5 to 16 times: the number of distributions varies depending on the broadcast station) at the predetermined time. (PSI / SI). Then, after receiving a broadcast signal wave including service information (PSI / SI), an electronic program guide (EPG) created internally by the broadcast receiving apparatus (HDD recorder 100 in this embodiment) The user can browse the information displayed on the external device (the display device 50 in the present embodiment) by the OSD (On Screen Display) function of the broadcast receiving device. Further, the user can make a reservation for recording a TV program to the HDD recorder 100 by referring to the electronic program guide (EPG).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the control unit 21 of the apparatus main body 10 becomes 5 minutes before a predetermined time for receiving service information (PSI / SI) distributed in a gap between broadcast signal waves in one day. It is configured to recognize the usage status and the supply status of power to the internal device according to the usage status. When the power supply state to the internal device that controls the recording / reproducing operation to the HDD unit 28 and the HDD unit 28 of the apparatus main body 10 is ON, the recording / reproducing operation to the HDD unit 28 and the HDD unit 28 is controlled. The power supply to the internal device is stopped, and the apparatus main body 10 is configured to be able to perform control to shift to a standby state as a video recording / reproducing apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the receiving unit (tuner) 22 is configured to select and select a digital modulation signal having a frequency arbitrarily selected from high-frequency digital modulation signals including video and audio data. The digital modulation signal is demodulated and output. As shown in FIG. 1, the demultiplexer (DEMUX) 23 separates the signal output from the receiving unit (tuner) 22 into a video signal, an audio signal, and service information (PSI / SI). The video signal and the audio signal are supplied to the decoder 24, and the service information (PSI / SI) is supplied to the control unit 21 via the bus 32. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the decoder 24 is configured to have a function of performing decoding processing (decoding of codes) on each of the video signal and the audio signal to generate video data and audio data. Yes. The video data and audio data are each subjected to D / A conversion processing (digital / analog conversion), and as shown in FIG. 1, devices connected to the outside of the apparatus body 10 from the AV output terminal 31 (this embodiment) In the form, it is configured to be output to the display device 50).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the remote control transmitter 80 is roughly divided into a power button 81a for turning on / off the main power supply of the HDD recorder 100, an operation button group 81 for selecting a channel of a TV program, and an HDD. A group of operation buttons 82 for causing the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) of the recorder 100 to perform various settings when recording a television program, and when reproducing a program recorded on the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1). The operation button group 83 is used.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the remote control transmitter 80 of the apparatus main body 10 displays the top menu screen 90 on the display device 50 as shown in FIG. 4 when the user presses the top menu button 82a. It is configured. Further, on the top menu screen 90 as shown in FIG. 4, the user moves the cursor position in the screen using the selection button 82b (see FIG. 3), and uses the enter button 82c (see FIG. 3), The selected setting content can be determined (executed). Also, as shown in FIG. 3, when the user presses the return button 82d, the setting screen (for example, the top menu screen 90) currently displayed on the display device 50 is displayed on the display device 50 one before. It is configured to be able to return to the previously set screen. Further, when the user repeatedly presses the return button 82d (see FIG. 3) a plurality of times, the display of the top menu screen 90 (see FIG. 4) displayed on the display device 50 is terminated and the display of the device main body 10 is displayed. The apparatus 50 is configured to be able to return to a normal viewing state.

  Further, in the top menu screen 90 displayed on the display device 50 as shown in FIG. 4, when the “setup” button 90 a is selected and determined among the menus, a setup screen 91 as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. It is configured to be. Further, when the “power saving / display setting” button 91a is selected and determined from the menus on the setup screen 91 displayed on the display device 50, as shown in FIG. Each menu is configured to be displayed. Further, when the “electronic program guide setting” button 91b is selected and determined from the menus, an electronic program guide setting screen 92 as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the “Power Auto Off (On)” button 92a is selected and determined on the electronic program guide setting screen 92 (see FIG. 7) displayed on the display device 50, FIG. A confirmation screen 93 as shown is displayed on the display device 50. In addition, on the confirmation screen 93, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) of the device main body 10 (see FIG. 1) allows the device main body 10 (see FIG. 1) 5 minutes before a predetermined time when the service information (PSI / SI) is distributed. When the power supply state to the HDD 28 (see FIG. 1) and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD 28 (see FIG. 1) is on, the HDD 28 (see FIG. 1). (See FIG. 1) and the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1), the power supply to the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation is stopped, and the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) is shifted to the standby state as the video recording / playback apparatus. Whether or not to perform the control can be selected by the user with the “Yes” button “93a” and the “No” button “93b”.

  In this embodiment, the user shifts the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) to the standby state 5 minutes before the reception time of the service information (PSI / SI) for updating the service information (PSI / SI). When the setting is performed in advance by the confirmation screen 93 (see FIG. 8), the control unit 21 is in the middle of watching the TV program recorded in the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) on the display device 50 in the past. (See FIG. 1) is configured such that a message screen 94 as shown in FIG. 9 can be displayed on the display device 50 (see FIG. 1) by the OSD function. The message screen 94 is an example of the “message” in the present invention.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, whether or not to execute control for shifting the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) to the standby state 5 minutes before the reception time of the service information (PSI / SI) is determined. The “Yes” button “94a” and the “No” button “94b” can be selected by the user. Therefore, even if the confirmation screen 93 (see FIG. 8) is set in advance to shift the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) to the standby state 5 minutes before the reception time of the service information (PSI / SI), again. The message screen 94 allows the user to finally determine whether or not to execute this control.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in order to update the service information (PSI / SI), there is a setting for shifting the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) to the standby state 5 minutes before the reception time of the service information (PSI / SI). When it is made by the confirmation screen 93 (see FIG. 8), the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) makes all the times delivered multiple times a day (5 to 16 times: the number of delivery varies depending on the broadcasting station). In this case, the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) can be controlled to shift to the standby state 5 minutes before the reception time of the service information (PSI / SI).

  In the present embodiment, while the TV program received by the HDD recorder 100 is being recorded on the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1), the service information (PSI / SI) is distributed for 5 minutes. Before the power supply to the HDD 28 (see FIG. 1) and the HDD 28 (see FIG. 1) of the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) is stopped, The video recording / playback apparatus does not perform this control even if the setting for performing the control to shift to the standby state is performed on the confirmation screen 93 (see FIG. 8), and the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1). ) Can be recorded continuously.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1), when reception of the service information (PSI / SI) is completed, determines the power supply state to the internal device of the apparatus body 10 (see FIG. 1). It is configured to be able to perform control so as to return to the state 5 minutes before the reception time of service information (PSI / SI).

  In addition, when the “power auto-off (off)” button 92b is selected and determined on the electronic program guide setting screen 92 (see FIG. 7), the user presses the power button 81a (see FIG. 2) of the remote control transmitter 80 (see FIG. 2). 2) and the main power switch (not shown) of the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) to operate the main power supply of the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) to the off state (standby state). The main power supply of the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) is not shifted to the off state (standby state) even five minutes before the predetermined time when the service information (PSI / SI) is distributed.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the control operation of the HDD recorder according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIGS. 4 to 10, the control operation by the control unit 21 of the HDD recorder 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  When the main power supply of the HDD recorder 100 is in an ON state (a state in which a TV program can be recorded in the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1)), the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) is as shown in FIG. First, in step S1, the next delivery time of the service information (PSI / SI) delivered from the broadcasting station is confirmed by a clock function (not shown) built in the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1). In step S2, it is determined whether or not the current time is 5 minutes before the service information (PSI / SI) delivery time. If the current time is not 5 minutes before the service information (PSI / SI) delivery time, This determination is repeated until the current time is five minutes before the service information (PSI / SI) distribution time.

  If it is determined in step S2 that the current time is 5 minutes before the service information (PSI / SI) distribution time, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) It is determined in advance by the setting process shown in FIGS. 4 to 8 whether or not the power auto-off setting of the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) is set to valid (“ON”). If it is determined in step S3 that the power supply auto-off setting is not set to valid ("on") (invalid), the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) ends the control operation related to this control. .

  If it is determined in step S3 that the automatic power-off setting of the apparatus main body 10 (see FIG. 1) is valid (“ON”), in the next step S4, the control unit 21 (FIG. 1). (See) confirms the usage status of the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1).

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the next step S5, it is determined whether or not the apparatus main body 10 is currently recording a TV program from the usage status of the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1). When it is determined that the TV program is being recorded, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) ends the control operation related to this control. Therefore, when the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) is used for recording a television program, the recording on the HDD unit 28 can be uninterrupted.

  If it is determined in step S5 that the apparatus main body 10 is not recording a television program, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) is reproducing the recorded program in the next step S6. Determine whether or not.

  Here, in this embodiment, when it is determined in step S6 that the apparatus main body 10 is reproducing a recorded program, in the next step S7, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1), as shown in FIG. A message screen 94 is displayed on the display device 50, and a response from the user is awaited in order to confirm whether or not the device main body 10 can be turned off (standby state). In step S8, it is determined whether or not the user is permitted to shift the power supply of the apparatus main body 10 to the off state (standby state), and the power supply of the apparatus main body 10 is shifted to the off state (standby state). Is permitted by the user (the user selects / determines the “Yes button“ 94a ”(see FIG. 9)), the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) A command is issued to the power supply unit 26 (see FIG. 1) to stop the power supplied to the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1). As a result, the power supply to the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) is stopped by the power supply unit 26 (see FIG. 1). The main body 10 is shifted to the standby state.

  In step S10, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) receives the service information distributed from the broadcasting station and stores it in the memory unit 25 (see FIG. 1) of the apparatus main body 10. In step S11, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1), based on the service information received in step S10, stores the electronic program guide (EPG) data already stored in the memory unit 25 (see FIG. 1). While updating, the updated electronic program guide (EPG) data is re-stored in the memory unit 25 (see FIG. 1).

  In this embodiment, immediately after the update of the service information is completed in step S12, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) sends the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) and the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1). A command is issued to the power supply unit 26 (see FIG. 1) to restore the power supply stopped state (standby state) to the power supply state (on state) to the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation. As a result, power supply to the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) is resumed by the power source unit 26 (see FIG. 1). The main body 10 is shifted to a state in which a recording / playback operation by the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) is possible, and this control is terminated.

  In step S8, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) is not permitted by the user to shift the power of the apparatus main body 10 to the off state (standby state) (the user presses the “No button” 94b (see FIG. 9)). Is selected / determined), the control operation relating to the present control is terminated without performing the processing of steps S9 to S12.

  In step S6, if the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) determines that the apparatus main body 10 is not reproducing a recorded program, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) determines that the HDD of the apparatus main body 10 is in step S21. The power supply unit 26 (see FIG. 1) is commanded to stop the power supplied to the unit 28 (see FIG. 1). As a result, the power supply to the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) is stopped by the power supply unit 26 (see FIG. 1). The main body 10 is shifted to the standby state.

  Next, in step S22, service information from the broadcasting station is received and stored in the memory unit 25 (see FIG. 1). In step S23, as in step S11, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1), based on the service information received in step S22, has already been stored in the memory unit 25 (see FIG. 1). The table (EPG) data is updated, and the updated electronic program guide (EPG) data is stored again in the memory unit 25 (see FIG. 1).

  Here, in the present embodiment, as in step S12 described above, immediately after the update of service information is completed in the next step S24, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1), the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1). The power supply unit 26 (see FIG. 1) is instructed to restore the power supply stop state (standby state) to the power supply state (on state) to the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1). Put out. As a result, power supply to the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) is resumed by the power source unit 26 (see FIG. 1). The main body 10 is shifted to a state in which a recording / playback operation by the HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1) is possible, and this control is terminated.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the control part 21 (refer FIG. 1) can perform the above-mentioned control operation in all the time when the service information provided several times a day (5 times-16 times) is delivered. It is possible. Therefore, whenever the current time is the time when the service information is distributed and the power state of the apparatus body 10 can be shifted to the off state (standby state), the service information and the electronic program guide (EPG) are always displayed. It is possible to update to the latest state.

  The above-described control operation has been described on the assumption that the main power supply of HDD recorder 100 is on (a state in which a TV program can be recorded in HDD unit 28 (see FIG. 1)). When the main power supply 100 is in an off state (the recording / playback function relating to the HDD unit 28 is in a standby state), the control unit 21 (see FIG. 1) delivers a plurality of times (5 to 16 times) per day at a predetermined time. The service information is received and the electronic program guide (EPG) can be updated each time.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the apparatus main body 10 is configured to include the receiving unit (tuner) 22 that receives the service information (PSI / SI) together with the broadcast signal by the broadcast wave, thereby enabling a wired connection. Service information (PSI / SI) can be received together with broadcast signals via broadcast waves even in usage environments that are not considered, so service information (PSI / SI) in environments where wired connection is not possible You can get it. Also, the HDD unit 28 of the apparatus body 10 and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28 are provided in the apparatus body 10 and 5 minutes before the time for receiving the service information (PSI / SI). When the power supply state is on, the power supply to the HDD unit 28 and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28 is stopped, and the apparatus main body 10 shifts to the standby state as the video recording / playback apparatus. The apparatus main body 10 is configured so that the power is switched to the off state (standby state) during the time when the control unit 21 receives the service information (PSI / SI). Therefore, in this case, service information (PSI / SI) can be acquired with certainty. Therefore, the service information (PSI / SI) updated over a plurality of times (5 to 16 times) in the day can be always held in the apparatus main body 10 (memory unit 25) as the latest state. Further, the power supply state of the apparatus main body 10 (internal control for controlling the recording / reproducing operation to the HDD section 28 and the HDD section 28) is provided 5 minutes before the time for receiving the service information (PSI / SI). When the power supply state to the device is on, the power state of the display device 50 is maintained, while the power state of the device main body 10 (internal control for recording / playback operations to the HDD unit 28 and the HDD unit 28) is performed. By including the control unit 21 that turns off the power supply state of the device), the power supply state of the display device 50 can be maintained even when the apparatus main body 10 acquires the program information. Can be forcibly interrupted by acquiring service information (PSI / SI) while watching video.

  In the present embodiment, the apparatus main body 10 is set to the power supply state (the HDD unit 28 and the recording / reproducing operation to the HDD unit 28) 5 minutes before the time for receiving the service information (PSI / SI). By configuring so that whether or not the power supply state to the internal device to be controlled) is turned off can be selected by the confirmation screen 93 (see FIG. 8), the user can acquire the service information (PSI / SI). The user can arbitrarily select the power supply control in the apparatus main body 10 depending on the case where the user desires and the case where the user does not desire to acquire the service information (PSI / SI).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the video based on the broadcast signal stored in the HDD unit 28 is being reproduced, the apparatus main body 10 is 5 minutes before the time for receiving the service information (PSI / SI), When the power state of the apparatus main body 10 (the power supply state to the HDD unit 28 and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28) is turned off, the power of the apparatus main body 10 is shifted to the off state. A message screen 94 (see FIG. 9) to that effect is output to the display device 50, and the control unit is configured to ask for permission to shift the power supply of the device main body 10 to the off state. Even during playback, it can be easily recognized from the message screen 94 (see FIG. 9) that the power source of the apparatus main body 10 is shifted to the off state after 5 minutes. In addition, since the user can finally determine whether to interrupt the reproduction of the recorded program and shift the power supply of the apparatus main body 10 to the off state, one-side control on the apparatus main body 10 side is possible. Thus, the user can be prevented from forcibly interrupting the reproduction of the recorded program.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 21 sets the power status of the apparatus main body 10 (the HDD unit 28 and the recording / reproducing operation to the HDD unit 28) 5 minutes before the time for receiving the service information (PSI / SI). When the setting to turn off the power supply state to the internal device to be controlled is selected, every time (5 to 16 times) the service information (PSI / SI) is distributed, depending on the broadcasting station ), The apparatus main body 10 is configured to perform control to turn off the power of the apparatus main body 10, so that the apparatus main body 10 is updated multiple times (5 to 16 times) during the day. PSI / SI) can always be kept in the apparatus main body 10 (memory unit 25) as the latest state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the video based on the received broadcast signal is being recorded, the control unit 21 causes the apparatus main body 10 to be 5 minutes before the time for receiving the service information (PSI / SI). The apparatus main body 10 is configured so as not to perform control to turn off the power state (power supply state to the HDD unit 28 and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28). In order to obtain PSI / SI), it is not necessary to stop the power supply to the internal device that controls the video recording operation, so that the user can continue video recording without being interrupted. Can be made.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the reception of the service information (PSI / SI) is completed, the control unit 21 sets the power state of the apparatus main body 10 to 5 minutes from the time for receiving the service information (PSI / SI). By configuring the control to return to the previous power supply state, the user can make a new recording reservation while browsing the electronic program guide (EPG) created based on the updated service information (PSI / SI). In addition to being settable, it is also possible to immediately resume video viewing at the time when playback is interrupted. Therefore, the user can easily resume the ongoing operation performed before receiving the service information (PSI / SI).

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiment but by the scope of claims for patent, and includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent.

  For example, in the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to an HDD recorder as an example of a broadcast receiving apparatus has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and broadcast receiving means that receives program information together with a broadcast signal by a broadcast wave. As long as it is a broadcast reception device provided with a video storage unit for storing video and a program information storage unit for storing an electronic program guide created from program information, it can be applied to broadcast reception devices other than HDD recorders. It is.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control unit 21 supplies power to the HDD unit 28 of the apparatus main body 10 and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28 before the time for receiving the service information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control unit 21 is not limited to the predetermined time other than 5 minutes before the time for receiving the service information. Before the time, the power supply to the HDD unit 28 of the apparatus main body 10 and the internal device that controls the recording / playback operation to the HDD unit 28 may be stopped, and the apparatus main body 10 may be shifted to the standby state.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the setting which makes the control part 21 turn off the power supply state of the apparatus main body 10 is selected 5 minutes before the time which receives service information, it is service within one day. Although an example has been shown in which control is performed to turn off the power of the apparatus main body 10 in the total number of times that information is distributed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control unit 21 is configured to control the service information. When the number of updates is performed only a predetermined number (for example, once) other than the total number of times, the power supply state of the apparatus main body 10 is not turned off even after 5 minutes before the reception time of the service information. You may comprise so that control may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 21 performs control to return the power state of the apparatus main body 10 to the power state five minutes before the time for receiving the service information when the reception of the service information is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control unit 21 maintains the power state of the apparatus main body 10 in the off state (standby state) when reception of the service information is completed. You may comprise so that control may be performed. According to this configuration, when the user does not operate the apparatus main body even after the service information is acquired, the power consumption of the apparatus can be maintained at the standby power level because the apparatus main body is turned off. If the apparatus main body is turned off, it is not necessary to display a message screen for the user 5 minutes before the next service information reception time, and reception of service information can be automatically started.

It is the block diagram which showed the circuit structure of the HDD recorder by one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the remote control transmitter which operates the HDD recorder by one Embodiment shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the remote control transmitter which operates the HDD recorder by one Embodiment shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the structure of the operation screen of the HDD recorder by one Embodiment shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the structure of the operation screen of the HDD recorder by one Embodiment shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the structure of the operation screen of the HDD recorder by one Embodiment shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the structure of the operation screen of the HDD recorder by one Embodiment shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the structure of the operation screen of the HDD recorder by one Embodiment shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the structure of the operation screen of the HDD recorder by one Embodiment shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating control operation of the HDD recorder by this embodiment of this invention shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Apparatus main body 21 Control part 22 Receiving part (broadcast receiving means)
25 Memory part (program information storage part)
28 HDD section (video storage section)
50 Display device (display device)
94 Message screen (message)

Claims (7)

A broadcast receiving means connected to the display device for receiving program information together with a broadcast signal, a video storage unit for storing video based on the received broadcast signal, and an electronic program guide created based on the program information are stored. In a broadcast receiving apparatus having an apparatus main body including a program information storage unit,
Provided in the apparatus main body, the apparatus main body is turned on a predetermined time before a time set a plurality of times in one day for receiving the program information together with the broadcast signal by a broadcast wave. A control unit that turns off the power of the device body while maintaining the power state of the display device.
The apparatus main body is configured to be able to select whether to turn off the power of the apparatus main body at a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information, and to the video storage unit. In the case where the video based on the stored broadcast signal is being reproduced, when the power of the apparatus main body is turned off a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information, the apparatus A message to the effect that the power of the main body is shifted to the off state is output to the display device, and the control unit is configured to request permission to shift the power of the device main body to the off state,
When the setting for turning off the power of the apparatus main body is selected a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information, the control unit determines the time at which the program information is distributed. Each time, it is configured to perform control to turn off the power of the apparatus body,
When the video based on the received broadcast signal is being recorded, the control unit turns off the power of the apparatus main body a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. Configured not to control,
The control unit performs control to return the power state of the apparatus main body to the power state at a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information when reception of the program information is completed. A broadcast receiving apparatus configured. An apparatus main body including a broadcast receiving means connected to the display device and receiving program information together with a broadcast signal by a broadcast wave;
A video storage unit that is provided in the apparatus main body and stores a video based on the received broadcast signal;
A program information storage unit that is provided in the apparatus main body and stores an electronic program guide created based on the program information;
When the power supply of the device main body is in an on state before the time for receiving the program information, the device main body is maintained while maintaining the power supply state of the display device. And a control unit for turning off the power of the broadcast receiving apparatus.   The apparatus main body is configured to be able to select whether to turn off the power of the apparatus main body a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. Broadcast receiver.   When the video based on the broadcast signal stored in the video storage unit is being reproduced, the apparatus main body turns on the power of the apparatus main body a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. In the case of switching to the off state, a message to the effect that the power source of the device main body is shifted to the off state is output to the display device, and the control unit is permitted to shift the power source of the device main body to the off state. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the broadcast receiving apparatus is configured to obtain the broadcast receiving apparatus. The time at which the program information is distributed is provided a plurality of times in a day,
When the setting for turning off the power of the apparatus main body is selected a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information, the control unit determines the time at which the program information is distributed. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the broadcast receiving apparatus is configured to perform control to turn off the power of the apparatus main body every time.   When the video based on the received broadcast signal is being recorded, the control unit turns off the power of the apparatus main body a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the broadcast receiving apparatus is configured not to perform control.   The control unit performs control to return the power state of the apparatus body to the power state a predetermined time before the time for receiving the program information when reception of the program information is completed. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the broadcast receiving apparatus is configured.

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