JP2008217322A - Display device and remote control device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem wherein, in a menu select screen or a select screen of a program table, each menu item is selected by combination of a cursor key and a determination key, so that the combined operation of pressing the cursor key a plurality of times and pressing the determination key is complicated making the remote control operation very troublesome. <P>SOLUTION: In this display device, an item selection displayed on a screen is controlled by key operation of a remote controller, and the item selection is directly controlled by operating a plurality of operation keys disposed in a specified arrangement relationship on an operation part of the remote controller. For example, in the menu non-display state, a plurality of keys arranged on the side of the remote controller are pressed to directly select a menu item on the display screen. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device and a remote control device, and more particularly to a display device and a remote control device having a function of shortcuting a menu or the like with a key that can be associated with the arrangement of keys on a remote controller.

  TV broadcasting is also entering the digital signal era, and the communication infrastructure is various broadband such as conventional terrestrial broadcasting, BS / CS broadcasting using broadcasting satellite, cable TV (CATV) broadcasting, program distribution service broadcasting over the Internet, server type broadcasting, etc. Type broadcasting service is planned. Also, the fusion of TV and PC, the fusion of TV and communication, etc. are approaching.

  In video / audio equipment, multi-functions and service diversification are supported. With regard to video equipment, the number of channels has been increasing due to the spread of BS / CS satellite digital broadcasting and CATV. Since the service has started in earnest and broadband broadcasting via the Internet has become widespread, it is considered that the trend toward multi-channels will continue. In addition to broadcasting, playback video from a video deck, DVD player, hard disk recorder, etc. is viewed, so it is considered that the number of video equipment will increase.

  For this reason, in the video / audio equipment, the number of operation buttons of the remote control device increases as the type of operation and the number of channels increase, and the operation method becomes complicated. A variety of operation buttons are arranged in a limited space on the surface of the remote control device, and the current situation is that the remote control operation is very troublesome and difficult for the user.

  In recent years, a remote control device is attached to every electric device and electronic device, and a user can operate these devices from a remote location in a room. For example, a remote control device is generally attached to video equipment such as a video deck, television, DVD player, acoustic equipment such as a CD player or MD player, and air conditioning equipment such as an air conditioner. The remote control device is provided with a plurality of operation buttons or operation panels, and mainly transmits a control signal to an operation target device by optical communication such as infrared rays.

  A variety of functions and operation modes are installed in home and business electrical and electronic devices to control the various needs of users by microcomputer control. A desired operation must be selected and executed from a large number of operation menus by a remote control device, and the operation is complicated while being multifunctional.

  Patent Document 1 includes a signal receiving unit that receives a remote control signal, a unit that displays a menu by operating a key group provided in the receiving apparatus body, and a unit that performs processing according to the operation of the key by a user; Means for requesting the user to operate the remote control transmitter in a state where the remote control learning mode is set by operating the key, and storing the received signal as a signal of the operation, and the remote controller with the stored contents A television receiver comprising a means for processing a remote control signal from a transmitter, and a technique for enabling use of a remote-control transmitter of another manufacturer.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, in an integrated remote control method for remotely controlling a large number of devices including a display device, when an external input selection button of the integrated remote control is selected, information relating to the input button selected thereafter is disclosed. A step of determining whether or not the information related to the stored input button is information on the input button related to the selection of the external input of the display device, and the stored input When the information related to the button is the information of the input button related to the selection of the external input of the display device, the step of changing the device mode of the integrated remote control to the display device mode, and the information related to the stored input button And a step of transmitting a key code in accordance with the changed device mode of the integrated remote controller. A control method is described, and a control method for an integrated remote control that can select an external input of a display device such as a television using the integrated remote control without changing the device mode of the integrated remote control multiple times is disclosed. .

  Further, Patent Document 3 discloses a remote control system including a device provided with a display unit and a remote control device for remotely operating the device, and a part or all of the operation buttons of the remote control device in the display unit. A first means for displaying a part or all of the functions or services available in the device, and one operation button and one or more functions or services displayed on the display unit by the remote control device. A remote control system having a second means for performing an operation of associating the remote control device with the remote control system. The display device of the operation target device performs display according to the operation by the remote control device, so that the user visually operates the remote control. A remote control device and a display device that make it possible to perform the above are disclosed.

  Here, typical examples of menu operations and program guide operations are shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, taking a conventional display device, in particular, a remote control device of a digital television receiver as an example.

  FIG. 6 shows a typical example of menu operation. In FIG. 6, 61 is a remote control device, 62 is a menu key, 63 is a left / right cursor key, 64 is an up / down cursor key, and 65 is an enter key. Reference numeral 66 denotes each display screen of the display device. In FIG. 6, the menu key 62 of the remote control device 61 is pressed to display 1) a menu screen on the display screen 66. Next, the left / right cursor key 63 is operated, for example, the right cursor key of the left / right cursor key 63 is pressed three times, and, for example, the menu item “function switching” is selected.

  "Function switching" includes lower level, screen size, auto wide, video on / off, blue back, off timer setting, on timer setting, no operation power off, no signal power off, video inversion, game elapsed time Since menu items such as display and child lock are expanded downward, for example, the down cursor key of the up and down cursor keys 64 is pressed once to select the “auto wide” menu item.

  When the enter key 65 is pressed in this state, the selection of “auto wide” is determined, and the menu items for video discrimination, S2 correspondence, ID-1 correspondence, and D terminal automatic discrimination are subordinate to the “auto wide” menu item. Is expanded. Here, for example, of the up and down cursor keys 64, the down cursor key is pressed three times, and the enter key 65 is pressed to determine the selection of “ID-1 correspondence”. “ID-1” includes two operations, “ON” and “OFF”. Press the up cursor key once among the up and down cursor keys 64 to select “ON”, and in this state When the enter key 65 is pressed, the “ON” condition of the “ID-1 compatible” function is set. As described above, for each menu item on the menu selection screen, a required item is selected / determined by a combination of a plurality of operations of the left / right cursor key 63, the up / down cursor key 64, and the enter key 65.

FIG. 7 shows a typical example of the program guide operation. In FIG. 7, 71 is a remote control device, 72 is a program guide key, 73 is a left / right cursor key, 74 is an up / down cursor key, and 75 is a display screen of the display device. In FIG. 7, the program guide key 72 of the remote control device 71 is pressed, and 1) the program guide is displayed on the display screen 75. Next, for example, the down cursor key of the up and down cursor keys 74 is pressed three times to select the menu item of the program “NNN Dash”, for example. Further, for example, the right cursor key of the left / right cursor key 73 is pressed twice to select the menu item of the program “Afternoon Wide NewsPART1”. As described above, as for the menu items of each program on the program guide selection screen, the necessary program items are selected / determined by a combination of a plurality of operations of the left / right cursor key 73 and the up / down cursor key 74.
JP 2002-300420 A JP 2004-129236 A JP 2005-142675 A

  In the above prior art, each menu item is selected mainly by a combination of the cursor key and the decision key on the menu selection screen or the program guide selection screen. There is a problem that the combination operation of the pressing operation is complicated and the remote control operation is very troublesome. As the number of operations and the number of channels increase, each menu item increases, and as the number of program selection items in the program guide increases, the remote control operation becomes increasingly cumbersome and difficult. ing.

The display device of the present invention controls the item selection displayed on the screen by the key operation of the remote control device, and by the operation of a plurality of operation keys installed in a specific arrangement relationship on the operation unit of the remote control device, A feature is that the item selection is directly controlled.
Further, the item is a menu item of a function provided in the display device. Further, the item is a menu item of a plurality of functions having a hierarchy provided in the display device. Further, the item is each program data of a program guide displayed by the display device.

  The display device of the present invention is characterized in that a menu item is directly selected by pressing a plurality of horizontal keys when the menu is not displayed. In addition, when the menu is displayed, the menu item is directly selected by pressing a numeric keypad. Further, it is characterized in that a deep menu item is selected by continuous input of a numeric keypad. In addition, the program guide is configured to be scrolled in the direction at a time by pressing keys arranged at the four corners of the top, bottom, left and right. In addition, the program guide is configured to scroll in the direction by sequentially pressing a plurality of keys arranged in a row, and the program guide corresponding to the speed of sequentially pressing a plurality of keys arranged in a row. It is characterized by being configured to change the scroll speed.

  The remote control device of the present invention controls the item selection displayed on the screen of the display device by key operation, and operates the display by operating a plurality of operation keys installed in a specific arrangement relationship on the operation unit. The item selection displayed on the screen of the apparatus is directly controlled. Further, the item is a menu item of a function provided in the display device. Further, the item is a menu item of a plurality of functions having a hierarchy provided in the display device. Further, the item is each program data of a program guide displayed by the display device.

  In addition, the remote control device of the present invention is characterized in that a menu item is directly selected by pressing a plurality of horizontal keys when the menu is not displayed. In addition, when the menu is displayed, the menu item is directly selected by pressing a numeric keypad. Further, it is characterized in that a deep menu item is selected by continuous input of a numeric keypad. In addition, the program guide is configured to be scrolled in the direction at a time by pressing keys arranged at the four corners of the top, bottom, left and right. In addition, the program guide is scrolled in the direction by sequentially pressing a plurality of keys arranged in a row, and the scroll speed of the program guide is increased corresponding to the speed at which the plurality of keys arranged in a row are sequentially pressed. It is characterized by being configured to change.

  According to the present invention, a menu or the like can be short-cut with a key that can be associated with the arrangement of keys on the remote control, and the operability of the remote control device can be improved and a quick and easy operation can be achieved.

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

  FIG. 1 shows a display device and a remote control device which are Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In Embodiment 1 of the present invention, an item is directly selected by pressing four buttons arranged side by side when the menu is not displayed.

  In FIG. 1, 11 is a remote control device, 12 is a parallel key group, 13 is a blue key, 14 is a red key, 15 is a green key, 16 is a yellow key, and 17 is a display screen of the display device. The blue key 13, red key 14, green key 15, and yellow key 16 are used as keys for designating each color when the hue adjustment menu screen is displayed in a normal operation.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, these keys of the parallel key group 12 are used for direct selection of menu items on the menu selection screen. For example, when the blue key 13 of the parallel key group 12 is pressed while the menu selection screen is not displayed, the screen of the item of image adjustment 1) arranged at the leftmost of the menu selection screen is directly selected. Are displayed on the display screen 17. Further, when the red key 14 of the parallel key group 12 is pressed, the screen of the item of audio adjustment 2) arranged next to the menu selection screen is directly selected and displayed on the display screen 17.

  Further, when the green key 15 of the parallel key group 12 is pressed, the main body setting 3) screen arranged next to the menu selection screen is directly selected and displayed on the display screen 17. When the yellow key 14 of the parallel key group 12 is pressed, the screen of the item of function switching 4) arranged next to the menu selection screen is directly selected and displayed on the display screen 17.

  Further, the next item is sequentially selected by repeatedly pressing the yellow key 14 of the parallel key group 12, or the selected item is scrolled by continuously pressing the yellow key 14 of the parallel key group 12. It can also be set to do. As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, an item can be directly selected by pressing four buttons arranged side by side when the menu is not displayed, and the menu item can be selected quickly and easily.

  FIG. 2 shows a display device and a remote control device which are Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In the second embodiment of the present invention, when a menu is displayed, an item is directly selected by pressing a numeric keypad.

  In FIG. 2, 21 is a remote control device, 22 is a parallel key group, 23 is a numeric keypad, 24 is a yellow key, and 25 is a display screen of the display device. Each key of the parallel key group 22 is used as a key for designating each color when the hue adjustment menu screen is displayed in a normal operation, and the yellow key 24 is used for designating yellow. The numeric keypad 23 is usually used for designating a broadcast channel number.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, the numeric keypad 23 is used to directly select an item when a menu is displayed. In FIG. 2, for example, it is assumed that the yellow key 24 of the parallel key group 22 is pressed and the menu screen for function switching 1) is displayed on the display screen 25. In the function switching 1), items such as screen size, auto wide, video on / off, etc. are expanded as menu items below it. When the menu screen is displayed, for example, when the key “2” of the numeric keypad 23 is pressed, the item “auto-wide” developed second below the function switching 1) is directly selected. .

  Further, when the key “6” of the numeric keypad 23 is pressed, the item of “On-timer setting” developed in the sixth layer below the function switching 1) is directly selected, and when the key “7” of the numeric keypad 23 is pressed. When the item “No operation power off” developed in the seventh lower layer of the function switching 1) is directly selected and the key “11” of the numeric keypad 23 is pressed, the seventh lower layer of the function switching 1) is selected. The expanded “no operation power off” item is directly selected.

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, when a menu is displayed, an item is directly selected by pressing the numeric keypad, and a menu item expanded under the menu item can be selected quickly and easily. Can do. In the above description, the menu selection screen is displayed by pressing the yellow key 24 of the parallel key group 22. However, the menu selection screen may be selected and displayed using normal menu keys and cursor keys. .

  FIG. 3 shows a display device and a remote control device which are Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In the third embodiment of the present invention, a deep hierarchy can be easily accessed by ten-key continuous input.

  In FIG. 3, 31 is a remote control device, 32 is a numeric keypad 2, 33 is a numeric keypad 3, 34 is a numeric keypad 4, 35 is a menu key, 36 is an up / down cursor key, 37 is an enter key, and 38 is a display screen of the display device. Show.

  Now, for example, it is assumed that the menu selection screen is displayed on the display screen 38 using the normal menu key 35. In this state, when the numeric keypad 34 of “4” is pressed, “function switching” as the fourth menu item on the menu selection screen is directly selected, and the menu item below the function switching is expanded and displayed below. . Next, when the numeric keypad 32 of “2” is pressed, “Auto Wide”, which is the second item expanded in the lower layer, is directly selected, and the menu item in the lower layer of the auto wide is expanded and displayed. Next, when the numeric keypad 33 of “3” is pressed, the function of “ID-1 correspondence” which is the third item developed in the lower layer is directly selected.

  Thereafter, “ON” and “OFF” can be set in the “ID-1 compatible” function. For example, “ON” or “OFF” is selected with the up and down cursor keys 36, and the enter key 37 is pressed. , “On” or “Off” is determined. As described above, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to directly select menu items developed in the lower layers one after another by pressing the numeric keypad one after another. Items can be selected.

  FIG. 4 shows a display device and a remote control device which are Embodiment 4 of the present invention. In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, by pressing the operation keys arranged at the four corners, the program guide and the like are scrolled in the direction at once.

  In FIG. 4, 41 is a remote control device, 42 is a program guide key, 43 is an upper left key, 44 is a lower left key, 45 is an upper right key, 46 is a lower right key, and 47 is a display screen of the display device. The upper left key 43, the lower left key 44, the upper right key 45, and the lower right key 46 are arranged around the cursor key. In normal operation, the upper left key 43 is the program information key, the lower left key 44 is the end key, and the upper right key 45. Is used as a menu key, and the lower right key 46 is used as an end key.

  In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the upper left key 43, the lower left key 44, the upper right key 45, and the lower right key 46 are used as keys for scrolling the program guide displayed on the display screen 47 in the four corner directions. .

  In FIG. 4, first, the program guide key 42 of the remote control device 41 is pressed to display the program guide on the display screen 47. In this state, when the upper left key 43 is pressed, the program is directly scrolled to the program located at the upper left in the program guide. When the lower left key 44 is pressed, the program is scrolled directly to the program located at the bottom left of the program guide, and when the upper right key 45 is pressed, the program is scrolled directly to the program located at the top right of the program guide, Similarly, when the lower right key 46 is pressed, the program is directly scrolled to the program located at the upper right in the program guide.

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, by pressing the operation keys arranged at the four corners, the program guide and the like can be scrolled in the direction at once, and a large-sized large number of programs are displayed in detail. As for the program guide, it is possible to scroll directly to the required program and select the required program quickly and easily.

  FIG. 5 shows a display device and a remote control device which are Embodiment 5 of the present invention. In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the program guide can be scrolled by sequentially pressing the operation keys arranged in the horizontal direction, and the program can be scrolled while changing the scrolling speed according to the pressing speed. Scroll the table etc. at once.

  In FIG. 5, 51 is a remote control device, 52 is a program guide key, 53 is a group of keys arranged in a row, and 54 is a display screen of the display device. The key group 53 arranged in a line includes a terrestrial A key, a terrestrial D key, a BS key, and a CS key. Usually, each broadcast of terrestrial A broadcast, terrestrial D broadcast, BS broadcast, and CS broadcast is performed. Used to select. In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, by pressing the operation keys of the key group 53 arranged in a line in the horizontal direction, the program table is scrolled in the horizontal direction, or the scrolling speed is variable according to the pressing speed. While scrolling, the program guide etc. are scrolled in that direction at once.

  In FIG. 5, first, the program guide key 52 is pressed to display the program guide on the display screen 54. In this state, when the keys of the key group 53 arranged in a row are sequentially pressed in the order of “terrestrial A →“ terrestrial D ”→“ BS ”→“ CS ””, the program table displayed on the display screen 54 is on the right side. Scroll to. In addition, when the keys of the key group 53 arranged in a row are sequentially pressed as “ground A ←“ ground D ”←“ BS ”←“ CS ””, the program table displayed on the display screen 54 is scrolled to the left. To do.

  In addition, when the keys of the key group 53 arranged in a row are quickly pressed as “terrestrial A →“ terrestrial D ”→“ BS ”→“ CS ””, the program table displayed on the display screen 54 is rapidly moved to the right. Scroll to. Further, when the keys of the key group 53 arranged in a row are quickly pressed like “ground A ←“ ground D ”←“ BS ”←“ CS ”, the program table displayed on the display screen 54 is rapidly moved to the left. Scroll to. By changing the speed at which the keys of the key group 53 arranged in a row are sequentially pressed, it is possible to scroll the program guide or the like in that direction while changing the scroll speed.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating operations of the display device and the remote control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating operations of the display device and the remote control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating operations of the display device and the remote control device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating operations of the display device and the remote control device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating operations of the display device and the remote control device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the conventional display device and remote control device. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the operation of another conventional display device and remote control device.

Explanation of symbols

11 Remote Control Device 12 Parallel Key Group 13 Blue Key 14 Red Key 15 Green Key 16 Yellow Key 17 Display Device Display Screen 21 Remote Control Device 22 Parallel Key Group 23 Numeric Keypad 24 Yellow Key 25 Display Device Display Screen 31 Remote Control Device 32 Numeric keypad 2
33 Numeric Keypad 3
34 Numeric Keypad 4
35 Menu Key 36 Up / Down Cursor Key 37 Enter Key 38 Display Device Display Screen 41 Remote Control Device 42 Program Guide Key 43 Upper Left Key 44 Lower Left Key 45 Upper Right Key 46 Lower Right Key 47 Display Device Display Screen 51 Remote Control Device 52 Program Guide Key 53 Keys arranged in a row 54 Display device display screen 61 Remote control device 62 Menu key 63 Left / right cursor key 64 Up / down cursor key 65 Enter key 66 Display device display screen 71 Remote control device 72 Program guide key 73 Left / right cursor Key 74 Up / down cursor key 75 Display screen of display device

Claims (20)

In a display device that controls selection of items displayed on the screen by key operations of a remote control device,
A display device configured to directly control the item selection by operating a plurality of operation keys installed in a specific arrangement relationship on an operation unit of the remote control device. The display device according to claim 1,
The display device, wherein the item is a menu item of a function provided in the display device. The display device according to claim 1,
The display device according to claim 1, wherein the item is a menu item of a plurality of hierarchical functions provided in the display device. The display device according to claim 1,
The display device, wherein the item is each program data of a program guide displayed by the display device. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A display device configured to directly select a menu item by pressing a plurality of keys arranged horizontally on the operation unit of the remote control device when the menu is not displayed. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A display device configured to directly select a menu item by pressing a numeric keypad on an operation unit of the remote control device during menu display. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A display device characterized in that a deep menu item is selected by continuous input of a numeric keypad on an operation unit of the remote control device. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A display device characterized in that the program guide is scrolled in that direction at the same time by pressing keys arranged at four corners on the operation unit of the remote control device. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A display device, wherein the program guide is scrolled in the direction by sequentially pressing a plurality of keys arranged in a line on the operation unit of the remote control device. The display device according to claim 9, wherein
A display device configured to change a scroll speed of the program guide in accordance with a speed of sequentially pressing a plurality of keys arranged in a row. In the remote control device that controls the item selection displayed on the screen of the display device by key operation,
A remote control device configured to directly control the item selection displayed on the screen of the display device by operating a plurality of operation keys installed in a specific arrangement relationship on the operation unit. The remote control device according to claim 11,
The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the item is a menu item of a function provided in the display device. The remote control device according to claim 11,
The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the item is a menu item of a plurality of hierarchical functions provided in the display device. The remote control device according to claim 11,
The remote control device, wherein the item is each program data of a program guide displayed by the display device. The remote control device according to any one of claims 11 to 14,
A remote control device configured to directly select a menu item by pressing a plurality of keys arranged horizontally on the operation unit when the menu of the display device is not displayed. The remote control device according to any one of claims 11 to 14,
A remote control device configured to directly select a menu item by pressing a numeric keypad on an operation unit when a menu is displayed on the display device. The remote control device according to any one of claims 11 to 14,
A remote control device configured to select menu items at a deep hierarchy by continuous input of a numeric keypad on an operation unit. The remote control device according to any one of claims 11 to 14,
A remote control device configured to scroll a program guide at once in the direction by pressing keys arranged in four corners on the operation unit. The remote control device according to any one of claims 11 to 14,
A remote control device configured to scroll a program guide in a direction by sequentially pressing a plurality of keys arranged in a line on an operation unit. The remote control device according to claim 19,
A remote control device configured to change a scroll speed of the program guide in accordance with a speed of sequentially pressing a plurality of keys arranged in a row.

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