JP2009141894A - Recording and reproducing apparatus and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a recording/reproducing apparatus and program which prevent recording of the second and following broadcasts after the first of a serial TV program from being missed. <P>SOLUTION: A recording reservation part 13 performs recording reservation of a serial TV program broadcasted with a constant interval, based on the program information acquired by a communication part 1 that acquires program information. Based on the recording reservation, a control part 10 records the other serial TV program to be broadcasted within a first period after end of the first serial TV program recorded in a storage part 7. The control part 10 determines whether the first serial TV program is reproduced within the first period, and if it is not reproduced, the recording reservation of the serial TV program after the other serial TV program is canceled. Before cancellation of the recording reservation of the serial TV program after the other serial TV program, information whether the recording of the serial TV program following the other serial TV program is carried out is output. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a recording / reproducing apparatus and a program for recording a program based on received program information.

  In recent years, along with the popularization of digital devices, the spread of recording and reproducing devices such as hard disk recorders has also been promoted. Such a recording / reproducing apparatus can easily record / reproduce image data including more audio data than a conventional VTR.

In the recording / reproducing apparatus described above, automatic recording processing can be easily performed based on electronic program information (EPG) supplied from a broadcasting station or a server. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a recording apparatus that records a broadcast program and reserves recording of a program to be broadcast after a predetermined period from the broadcast date and time of the operation target program when the recorded program has a predetermined operation. ing.
JP 2004-336691 A

  However, in the recording apparatus described in Patent Document 1, if the automatically recorded program is not reproduced, the user is not aware of the next and subsequent recording reservations, and there is a possibility that the next and subsequent programs may be missed. Furthermore, for example, when a new continuous program broadcasted at weekly intervals starts during absence of a long period of one month or longer, the automatically recorded first broadcast will continue until the next broadcast time or after the next There was also a problem that recording could not be performed until the next time and recording could not be performed.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances. The purpose of the present invention is to reliably record another continuous program broadcast within the first period after the end of one recorded continuous program, and thereafter Reserving recording of a continuous program of a broadcast, and recording reservation of a continuous program after the other continuous program only in accordance with the user's intention such as not viewing the one continuous program recorded without interest in the continuous program It is an object of the present invention to provide a recording / reproducing apparatus and a program that prevent the recording of a single continuous program from being missed after the next time.

  A recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention comprises recording means for acquiring program information, and reservation means for making a recording reservation for a continuous program broadcast at regular intervals based on the program information acquired by the acquiring means. In the apparatus, recording means for recording another continuous program broadcast within a first period after the end of one recorded continuous program based on a recording reservation made by the reservation means, and the one continuous program is the first continuous program Determining means for determining whether or not the program has been played back within one period, and when the determining means determines that the one continuous program has not been played back, the continuous program after the other continuous program performed in the reservation means And canceling means for canceling the recording reservation.

  Whether the recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention records the continuous program after the other continuous program before canceling the recording reservation of the continuous program after the other continuous program performed in the reservation unit by the canceling unit. Output means for outputting information on whether or not is provided.

  The recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention comprises signal accepting means for accepting a signal indicating whether or not to perform recording in response to the output of information by the output means, and the recording means performs recording by the signal accepting means. When a signal indicating that the signal is to be performed is received, the continuous program after the signal is received is recorded based on the recording reservation made by the reservation unit.

  In the recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention, when the canceling unit receives a signal indicating that recording is not performed by the signal receiving unit, and the determining unit determines that the one continuous program has not been reproduced, It is configured to cancel the recording reservation of the continuous program after receiving the signal made in the reservation means.

  The recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention includes: a reception determination unit that determines whether or not a signal related to a power-on instruction is received within a second period following the first period; and a signal that the reception determination unit relates to a power-on instruction And the prohibiting means for prohibiting the cancellation of the recording reservation by the canceling means after the second period has elapsed, the recording means prohibiting the cancellation of the recording reservation by the prohibiting means. In such a case, the continuous program after the elapse of the second period is recorded based on the recording reservation made by the reservation means.

  The program according to the present invention is a recording / reproducing apparatus comprising: an acquisition unit that acquires program information; and a reservation unit that reserves recording of a continuous program broadcast at regular intervals based on the program information acquired by the acquisition unit. In the program to be executed, a recording step of recording another continuous program broadcast within a first period after the end of one recorded continuous program based on a recording reservation made by the reservation means, and the one continuous A determination step for determining whether or not a program has been played back within the first period, and when the determination step determines that the one continuous program has not been played back, the other continuous program performed in the reservation means And a cancel step for canceling the recording reservation of the subsequent continuous program.

  Whether or not the program according to the present invention records the continuous program after the other continuous program before canceling the recording reservation of the continuous program after the other continuous program performed in the reservation means by the canceling step. An output step for outputting the information is executed.

  The program according to the present invention includes a signal reception step for receiving a signal indicating whether or not to perform recording in response to the output of information by the output step, and the recording step performs recording by the signal reception step. When a signal indicating is received, the continuous program after receiving the signal is recorded based on the recording reservation made by the reservation means.

  In the program according to the present invention, when the cancellation step receives a signal indicating that recording is not performed in the signal reception step, and the determination step determines that the one continuous program has not been reproduced, the reservation The recording reservation of the continuous program after receiving the signal performed in the means is canceled.

  The program according to the present invention includes a reception determination step for determining whether or not a signal related to a power-on instruction is received within a second period following the first period, and a reception determination step for receiving a signal related to a power-on instruction. The recording step includes a prohibition step for prohibiting cancellation of the recording reservation by the cancellation step after the second period has elapsed, wherein the recording step is prohibited from canceling the recording reservation by the prohibition step In addition, the continuous program after the elapse of the second period is recorded based on the recording reservation made by the reservation means.

  In the present invention, the reservation means reserves recording of continuous programs that are broadcast at regular intervals based on the program information acquired by the acquisition means for acquiring program information. Based on this recording reservation, the recording means records another continuous program broadcasted within the first period after the end of one recorded continuous program. The determining means determines whether or not one continuous program has been played back within the first period. If the canceling means has not been played back, the reservation means cancels the recording reservation for the continuous program after the other continuous programs performed by the reservation means. .

  In the present invention, the output means outputs information as to whether or not to record a continuous program after another continuous program before canceling the recording reservation of the continuous program after the other continuous program by the canceling means. .

  In the present invention, the signal receiving means receives a signal indicating whether or not to perform recording in response to the output of information by the output means. When receiving a signal indicating that recording is to be performed, the recording unit records the continuous program after receiving the signal based on the recording reservation.

  In the present invention, the canceling unit receives a signal indicating that recording is not performed, and if the determining unit determines that one continuous program has not been reproduced, the canceling unit receives the signal performed by the reservation unit. Cancel the recording reservation for the continuous program.

  In the present invention, the reception determination unit determines whether or not a signal related to a power-on instruction is received within a second period following the first period. If it is determined that the signal relating to the power-on instruction has not been received, the prohibiting unit prohibits cancellation of the recording reservation after the second period has elapsed. When the recording unit is prohibited from canceling the recording reservation, the recording unit records the continuous program after the second period has elapsed based on the recording reservation.

  According to the present invention, the recording of another continuous program broadcast within the first period after the end of one continuous program that has been recorded is reliably performed, and the recording reservation of the continuous program after the other continuous program is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the missing of the continuous program that the user cannot decide whether to view or not. In addition, if the user is not interested in a continuous program and does not play back one continuous program within the first period, the recording reservation of the continuous program after the other continuous program is canceled, so the capacity of the recording medium is wasted. Can be prevented.

  According to the present invention, when there is no reproduction of one continuous program within the first period, before canceling the recording reservation, information on whether or not to record a continuous program after another continuous program is obtained by the user. Therefore, it is possible to reflect the user's intention in the recording after the other continuous program.

  According to the present invention, when a signal indicating that recording is to be performed is received from the user, the subsequent continuous program is recorded based on the recording reservation, so that the intention of the user is sufficiently reflected in the recording after the other continuous programs. In addition, the capacity of the recording medium can be prevented from being wasted.

  According to the present invention, a signal indicating that recording is not performed is received from the user, and when the recording of one continuous program is not performed, the recording reservation for the subsequent continuous program is canceled, so that the user's intention is sufficiently increased. In addition, the recording medium capacity can be prevented from being wasted.

  According to the present invention, if the signal related to the power-on instruction is not received within the second period, cancellation of the recording reservation after the second period elapses is prohibited, and recording is performed according to the recording reservation. Even in the case where the user is absent in the subsequent second period, the present invention can provide an excellent effect such that it is possible to prevent the continuous program from being missed.

Embodiment 1
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Examples of the recording / playback device include a hard disk recorder having a hard disk, a recording device using an optical disk, a personal computer, a car navigation device capable of receiving terrestrial digital broadcasting, a mobile phone, and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). In the present embodiment, the recording / reproducing apparatus will be described as a hard disk recorder (hereinafter referred to as a recorder).

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a recorder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The recorder according to Embodiment 1 includes a BS / CS tuner unit that receives broadcast data related to terrestrial analog broadcast, terrestrial digital broadcast, BS analog broadcast, BS digital broadcast, CS digital broadcast, or the like via an antenna. 2 and a terrestrial tuner unit 3 and a communication unit 1 connectable to an electronic program information providing server via a communication network such as the Internet. In the first embodiment, a case where electronic program information is received via the communication unit 1 will be described as an example. However, the terrestrial tuner unit 3 may receive the electronic program information.

  The recorder according to the first embodiment includes a selector unit 4 that selectively inputs data from the BS / CS tuner unit 2, the terrestrial tuner unit 3, and the communication unit 1 to the encoder unit 5, and data from the encoder unit 5. A data editing unit 6 that performs editing and the like, and a storage unit 7 and an optical disc drive unit 8 connected to the data editing unit 6 are provided. The storage unit 7 has a hard disk 71. Furthermore, an MPEG decoder unit 9 that receives and decodes data from the storage unit 7 and the optical disc drive unit 8, an image / audio processing unit 14 that amplifies and demodulates data from the MPEG decoder unit 9, an external display unit such as a liquid crystal screen, And an I / F 15 that is an interface for connection.

  Note that the recorder according to the first embodiment includes an operation button or the like on the front surface of the housing, a reception unit 11 that receives an instruction by a user operation, a remote controller R that receives an instruction by a user's remote operation, and the operation of the recorder A display unit 12 including a liquid crystal display panel indicating information on the state, a time measuring unit (not shown), a recording reservation unit 13 for making a recording (or recording) reservation of a program, a first period and a second period described later And a timer unit 16 for notifying the control unit 10 of the passage of the period. The remote controller R may be an RF (Radio Frequency) remote controller. The control unit 10 is connected to each unit via a bus, and controls each component unit of the recorder by executing a processing program stored in the ROM 19 using the RAM 20 as a working area.

  Data (analog signals) received by the BS / CS tuner unit 2, the terrestrial tuner unit 3, and the communication unit 1 are selected by the selector unit 4 according to an instruction from the control unit 10, and the selected data is output to the encoder unit 5. Is done.

  The encoder unit 5 includes an analog / digital converter that digitizes an analog image signal and an analog audio signal input from the selector unit 4, and an image encoder and an audio encoder. Data output from the encoder unit 5 is converted into a compression format such as MPEG and input to the control unit 10.

  Data input to the control unit 10 and management data created by the control unit 10 are sent to the storage unit 7 or the optical disk drive unit 8 via the data editing unit 6 and recorded on the hard disk 71 or an optical disk (not shown). (Or recorded). The program data includes image data and audio data, and each program data is stored in the hard disk 71 in units of files together with program information such as broadcast date and time and broadcast channel so that the user can identify each program data. The hard disk 71 stores electronic program information acquired via the communication unit 1.

  The data editing unit 6 performs editing processing such as partial deletion and insertion of image data and audio data recorded on a hard disk or an optical disk.

  The MPEG decoder unit 9 appropriately combines, for example, a dialog box (sub-image) for receiving an instruction related to the user's selection with the decoded image (main image), and sub-menus such as menus, highlight buttons, subtitles, and the like. It has a video processor that superimposes and outputs images. Data from the MPEG decoder unit 9 is output to the image / audio processing unit 14.

  The image sound processing unit 14 amplifies the luminance signal of the image data to a size necessary for driving the external display unit, generates a color subcarrier, and uses this to demodulate the color difference signal from the carrier color signal And a process for amplifying audio data. The data output from the image / sound processor 14 is sent to an external device such as a liquid crystal screen via the I / F 15 and displayed.

  The recording reservation unit 13 automatically schedules recording of a program according to a user instruction received via the remote controller R or the receiving unit 11 or according to a predetermined setting. The recording reservation unit 13 includes a timing unit and a storage unit, and stores a reservation time, a title of the target program, and the like.

  The ROM 19 includes a processing program for controlling the hard disk recorder according to the first embodiment, data relating to a dialog box for notifying the user, data relating to setting of a first period and a second period described later, and the like. Data that is stored in advance and is generated when the processing program is executed is temporarily stored in the RAM 20.

  The outline of the operation of the recorder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the operation of the recorder according to the first embodiment. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the recorder according to Embodiment 1 has a so-called new program automatic recording function that automatically records the first time of a new program when there is a new program based on electronic program information. .

  When the recorder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention detects a continuous program that is a new program and is broadcast periodically at regular intervals (for example, one week), the first time (one Are automatically recorded, and recording reservations for the next time (other continuous programs) and thereafter are made. Then, a first period and a second period are provided between the first broadcast date of the new program and immediately before the third broadcast, and the user's permission (instruction) for whether or not to record next time is awaited. For example, during the first period from immediately after the first broadcast of a new program to the predetermined period after the end of the second broadcast, it is monitored whether or not the recorded new program is reproduced for the first time. The user is notified of information asking whether or not to perform subsequent recording. When there is no first playback of a new program recorded by the lapse of the first period, information asking whether or not to perform subsequent recording is notified more actively. That is, during the second period from immediately after the first period until immediately before the third broadcast time, information asking whether or not to perform subsequent recordings when the recorder according to the first embodiment is turned on or off. To be notified.

  In addition, the first period and the second period are provided from the first broadcast date of the new program to just before the third broadcast time, and the second period before accepting the user's instruction as to whether or not to record next time, When the broadcast time has arrived, the second recording is performed. By such an operation, for example, even when a user instruction for whether or not to perform subsequent recording is received after the second broadcast time has elapsed, it is possible to prevent missed recording of the next and subsequent broadcasts and automatic recording. It is possible to prevent the capacity of a recording medium such as a hard disk or an optical disc from being wasted due to abuse of functions. Further, in determining whether or not to perform the next and subsequent recordings, it is possible to give the user a sufficient grace period from immediately after the first broadcast to immediately before the third broadcast time.

  3 to 5 are flowcharts showing the processing order of the control unit 10 of the recorder according to the first embodiment. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the recorder according to the first embodiment has the new program automatic recording function as described above, and processing related to the function will be described as an example. In the following description, it is assumed that one continuous program is the first continuous program and the other continuous program is the second continuous program broadcast one week later. In this case, the third and subsequent continuous programs are continuous programs broadcast after other continuous programs. Note that one continuous program may be the first continuous program, and the other continuous programs may be the second and third continuous programs broadcast subsequently. In this case, the fourth and subsequent continuous programs are continuous programs broadcast after other continuous programs.

  Electronic program information acquired via the communication unit 1 (acquisition means) is stored in the hard disk 71 of the storage unit 7, and the control unit 10 determines whether there is a new program based on the electronic program information stored in the hard disk 71. Is determined (S101). For example, the determination is performed by the control unit 10 searching for a program title including keywords “new”, “new program”, and “NEW” based on the electronic program information stored in the hard disk 71. When information indicating a new program is added to other electronic program information, the information may be used. When it is determined that there is no new program (S101: NO), the control unit 10 continues the determination until it is determined that there is a new program. On the other hand, when the control unit 10 determines that there is a new program (S101: YES), the initial broadcast of the new program is recorded on the hard disk 71 of the storage unit 7 (S102). That is, the first image data and audio data are stored in the hard disk 71. In the present embodiment, the control unit 10 recognizes the first time of a new program based on the electronic program information acquired via the communication unit 1 and records it. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the following processing may be executed even when the first program is recorded based on the user's intention. Specifically, when the user inputs a recording instruction for the new program from the reception unit 11, the control unit 10 records the program on the hard disk 71 according to the input. Then, the control unit 10 refers to the electronic program information related to the recorded program, and the program title includes a keyword such as “new”, “new program”, or “NEW” and recognizes that it is the first program. In such a case, the following processing may be executed.

  Next, the control unit 10 determines whether there is a broadcast of a program having the same title as the title of the new program in S101 within 8 days based on the electronic program information on the hard disk 71 (S103). Such a determination may be performed by a search using only the program title as a keyword, and a search using a keyword for the program category, performer, etc. in addition to the program title is more effective.

  When it is determined that there is no broadcast of the same title as the title of the new program in S101 within 8 days (S103: NO), the control unit 10 returns to S101 and determines again whether there is a new program. . In other words, if there is no broadcast of the same title as the title of the new program in S101 within 8 days, the recorded program is not a so-called continuous program such as a drama, so there is no need to perform the next and subsequent recordings. is there. On the other hand, if the control unit 10 determines that there is a broadcast of a program (continuous program) having the same title as the new program title in S101 within 8 days (S103: YES), the control unit 10 continuously records the recording in the recording reservation unit 13 in S102. A recording reservation for the next and subsequent times of the program is instructed (S104). In the recording reservation unit 13, the broadcast time, title, etc. of the program related to the subsequent recording are stored based on the electronic program information of the hard disk 71.

  Thereafter, the control unit 10 determines whether or not there is an instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast (S105). Such a determination is made, for example, by monitoring whether an instruction signal related to the reproduction of the first broadcast recorded via the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R is received. When it is determined that there is an instruction to reproduce the recorded first broadcast (S105: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether there is an instruction to record next time (S106). Specifically, the control unit 10 determines whether or not to perform recording after the next time when playback of the recorded initial broadcast starts or ends, or when a pause or stop operation is performed during playback of the initial broadcast. A dialog box asking whether or not is displayed on the external display unit via the I / F 15. FIG. 6 is an exemplary diagram showing an example of a dialog box asking whether or not to perform the next and subsequent recordings. In the illustrated dialog box, a text “Are you sure you want to execute the next recording or later?” And command buttons “YES” and “NO” are displayed. The user can operate the command button “YES” or “NO” by operating the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R.

  When the user operates the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R and operates the “YES” command button to receive a signal indicating that recording is to be performed next time or later, the control unit 10 has received a recording instruction from the next time. (S106: YES), it is determined whether or not the second time is recorded (S110). Such a determination is made by examining whether the second image and sound data is stored in the hard disk 71. When it is determined that the second recording is performed (S110: YES), the control unit 10 performs the third and subsequent recordings based on the data stored in the recording reservation unit 13 (S111). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second time is not recorded (S110: NO), the control unit 10 performs the next and subsequent recordings based on the data stored in the recording reservation unit 13 (S112).

  However, when the user operates the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R to operate the “NO” command button and receives a signal indicating that the next recording is not performed, the control unit 10 records the next recording. It is determined that there is no instruction (S106: NO), and it is determined whether or not the second recording is recorded (S107). Such a determination is made by examining whether the second image and sound data is stored in the hard disk 71. When it is determined that the second recording is performed (S107: YES), the control unit 10 cancels the data related to the third and subsequent recording reservations stored in the recording reservation unit 13 (S108). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second time is not recorded (107: NO), the control unit 10 cancels the next recording reservation (S109).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no instruction to reproduce the recorded first broadcast (S105: NO), the control unit 10 determines whether it is the second broadcast start time (S113). When the control unit 10 determines that it is not the second broadcast start time (S113: NO), the process proceeds to S115 to determine whether or not the first period has elapsed. On the other hand, when the control unit 10 determines that it is the second broadcast start time (S113: YES), the second recording is executed based on the electronic program information stored in the hard disk 71 (S114). That is, the second image data and audio data are stored in the hard disk 71.

  When the control unit 10 determines that it is not the second broadcast start time in S113, or after the second recording in S114, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the first period has elapsed (S115). . The determination is performed by the control unit 10 acquiring a notification that the first period has elapsed from the time measuring unit 16. The first period is, for example, a period from immediately after the end of the first broadcast to 24 hours after the end of the second broadcast. When it is determined that the first period has not elapsed (S115: NO), the control unit 10 returns to S105 and determines again whether or not the recorded initial broadcast has been reproduced. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first period has elapsed (S115: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether or not the first broadcast has been reproduced within the first period (S116). When it is determined that the first broadcast has been reproduced within the first period (S116: YES), the control unit 10 ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first broadcast has not been reproduced within the first period (S116: NO), the control unit 10 notifies (outputs) information asking whether or not to perform the next recording (S117). Specifically, the control unit 10 refers to the notification of the time measuring unit 16, and when the first period has elapsed and receives an instruction to turn on or off the recorder from the receiving unit 11, A dialog box asking whether or not to perform is displayed on the external display unit via the I / F 15.

  FIG. 7 is an exemplary diagram showing an example of a dialog box asking whether or not to perform the next and subsequent recordings. In the dialog box shown in the figure, the text "The following program has been automatically recorded but has not been viewed yet. Do you want to record next time?" And "Yes" or "No" And a “Reserve” command button are displayed. The control unit 10 receives a signal indicating whether or not to perform the next and subsequent recordings via a “Yes” or “No” command button. In other words, when the user operates the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R and operates the command button “Yes” or “No”, a signal indicating whether or not to perform the next recording can be received. On the other hand, when the user operates the accepting unit 11 or the remote controller R and operates the “Reserve” command button, the determination as to whether or not to record next time is reserved until the next notification.

  Next, the control unit 10 determines whether or not there is a recording instruction from the next time (S118). This determination is performed by monitoring whether the user operates the “Yes” command button.

  When the user operates the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R to operate the command button “Yes” and receives a signal indicating that the next recording is to be performed, the control unit 10 is instructed to perform the recording from the next time. (S118: YES), the process proceeds to S111. That is, the third and subsequent recordings broadcast after receiving a signal indicating that the next and subsequent recordings will be performed (S111). However, if the user does not operate the “Yes” command button and does not receive a signal indicating that the next recording will be performed, the control unit 10 determines that there is no recording instruction for the next (S118: NO). ), It is determined whether or not there is a reservation instruction (S119). The determination is performed by monitoring whether the “reserved” command button is operated by the user operating the receiving unit 11 or the remote controller R.

  On the other hand, when the user operates the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R to operate the “reserve” command button, a signal indicating that the decision whether or not to perform the next recording is reserved until the next notification is made. If accepted, the control unit 10 determines that there is an instruction for reservation (S119: YES), and determines whether or not the second period has elapsed (S120). The determination is performed by the control unit 10 acquiring a notification that the second period has elapsed from the time measuring unit 16. The second period is, for example, a period from immediately after the first period has elapsed to immediately before the next broadcast. When it is determined that the second period has not elapsed (S120: NO), the control unit 10 returns to S105 and determines again whether or not there is an instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second period has elapsed (S120: YES), the control unit 10 cancels the data related to the third and subsequent recording reservations stored in the recording reservation unit 13 (S121). That is, since the second time is stored last in the hard disk 71 of the storage unit 7, the control unit 10 causes the recording reservation unit 13 to cancel the recording reservation after the second time, that is, the third time and later. Instruct.

  If the user does not operate the “reserved” command button and does not accept a signal indicating that the next recording will be retained until the next notification, the control unit 10 retains the reservation. It is determined that there is no instruction (S119: NO). In this case, since the user does not operate the “Yes” command button and the “Reserved” command button, it is determined that the “No” command button has been operated, that is, the next and subsequent recordings are not performed. Is received, the data related to the third and subsequent recording reservations after the second time stored in the recording reservation section 13 is canceled (S121).

Embodiment 2
The outline of the operation of the recorder according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the operation of the recorder according to the second embodiment. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the recorder according to Embodiment 2 has a new program automatic recording function for automatically recording the first time of the new program when there is a new program.

  The recorder according to the second embodiment of the present invention detects a new program. When the new program is a continuous program, the recorder automatically records the first time of the new program and schedules the next (second) and subsequent recording reservations. Do. Then, a first period and a second period are provided between the first broadcast date of the new program and a predetermined period after the third broadcast date, and the user's permission (instruction) for the next and subsequent recordings is awaited. For example, during the first period from immediately after the first broadcast of a new program to the predetermined period after the end of the second broadcast, it is monitored whether or not the recorded new program is reproduced for the first time. The user is notified of information asking whether or not to perform subsequent recording. In the case where there is no first playback of a new program recorded before the lapse of the first period, within the second period from immediately after the lapse of the first period to the predetermined period after the end of the third broadcast, the second embodiment When the recorder is turned on or off, information asking whether or not to record next time is notified.

  In addition, the first period and the second period are provided from immediately after the first broadcast of the new program to the predetermined period after the third broadcast, and before accepting the user's instruction as to whether or not to record next time, When the second or third broadcast time arrives, the second or third recording is performed and secured. By such an operation, for example, even when the user's instruction for whether or not to perform the next recording is received after the second or third broadcast time has elapsed, the recording of the next and subsequent broadcasts is more missed. In addition to being able to prevent it reliably, it is possible to give the user a sufficient grace period from the end of the first broadcast to the predetermined period after the end of the third broadcast in determining whether or not to perform the next and subsequent recordings.

  9 to 11 are flowcharts showing the processing order of the control unit 10 of the recorder according to the second embodiment. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the recorder according to the second embodiment has the new program automatic recording function as described above, and processing related to the function will be described as an example.

  The acquired electronic program information is stored in the hard disk 71 of the storage unit 7, and the control unit 10 determines whether there is a new program based on the electronic program information stored in the hard disk 71 (S201). When it is determined that there is no new program (S201: NO), the control unit 10 continues the determination until it is determined that there is a new program. On the other hand, if the control unit 10 determines that there is a new program (S201: YES), it records the initial broadcast of the new program (S202).

  Next, the control unit 10 determines whether there is a broadcast of a program having the same title as the title of the new program in S201 within 8 days (S203). If the control unit 10 determines that there is no broadcast of the same title as the title of the new program in S201 within 8 days (S203: NO), the control unit 10 returns to S201 and determines again whether there is a new program. . On the other hand, if the control unit 10 determines that there is a broadcast of a program (continuous program) having the same title as the title of the new program in S201 within 8 days (S203: YES), the continuous recording recorded in S202 in the recording reservation unit 13 is performed. A recording reservation for the next and subsequent programs is instructed (S204). In the recording reservation unit 13, the broadcast time, title, etc. of the program related to the subsequent recording are stored based on the electronic program information of the hard disk 71.

  Thereafter, the control unit 10 determines whether or not there is an instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast (S205). When it is determined that there is an instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast (S205: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether or not there is an instruction for recording after the next time (S206). Specifically, when playback of the recorded initial broadcast starts or ends, or when a pause or stop operation is performed during the playback of the initial broadcast, whether or not to perform subsequent recording is asked. The dialog box as exemplified in (1) is displayed on the external display unit via the I / F 16.

  When the user operates the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R and operates the “YES” command button to receive a signal indicating that recording is to be performed next time or later, the control unit 10 has received a recording instruction from the next time. (S206: YES), it is determined whether or not the second time is recorded (S212). Such a determination is made by examining whether the second image and sound data is stored in the hard disk 71. When it is determined that the second time is recorded (S212: YES), the control unit 10 determines again whether the third time is recorded (S213). This determination is performed by checking whether the image and sound data relating to the third time is stored in the hard disk 71. When it is determined that the third time is recorded (S213: YES), the control unit 10 performs the fourth and subsequent recordings excluding the second time and the third time based on the data stored in the recording reservation unit 13. (S216). On the other hand, when it is determined that the third time is not recorded (S213: NO), the control unit 10 performs the third and subsequent recordings excluding the second time based on the data stored in the recording reservation unit 13. (S215).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second time is not recorded (S212: NO), the control unit 10 performs the next and subsequent recordings based on the data stored in the recording reservation unit 13 (S214).

  However, when the user operates the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R to operate the “NO” command button and receives a signal indicating that the next recording is not performed, the control unit 10 records the next recording. It is determined that there is no instruction (S206: NO), and it is determined whether or not the second time is recorded (S207). Such a determination is made by examining whether the second image and sound data is stored in the hard disk 71. When it is determined that the second time is recorded (S207: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether the third time is recorded again (S208). This determination is performed by checking whether the image and sound data relating to the third time is stored in the hard disk 71. When it is determined that the third time is recorded (S208: YES), the control unit 10 cancels the fourth and subsequent recording reservations stored in the recording reservation unit 13 (S210). On the other hand, when it is determined that the third time is not recorded (S208: NO), the control unit 10 cancels the third and subsequent recording reservations stored in the recording reservation unit 13 (S211).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second time is not recorded (S207: NO), the control unit 10 cancels the next recording reservation stored in the recording reservation unit 13 (S209).

  Further, when it is determined that there is no instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast (S205: NO), the control unit 10 determines whether it is the second broadcast start time (S217). When the control unit 10 determines that it is not the second broadcast start time (S217: NO), the process proceeds to S219 to determine whether or not the first period has elapsed. On the other hand, when the control unit 10 determines that it is the second broadcast start time (S217: YES), the second recording is executed based on the electronic program information on the hard disk 71 (S218). That is, the second image data and audio data are stored in the hard disk 71.

  If the control unit 10 determines in S217 that it is not the second broadcast start time, or after the second recording in S218, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the first period has elapsed (S219). . The first period is, for example, a period from immediately after the end of the first broadcast to 24 hours after the end of the second broadcast. When it is determined that the first period has not elapsed (S219: NO), the control unit 10 returns to S205 and determines again whether or not there is an instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first period has elapsed (S219: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether or not the first broadcast has been reproduced within the first period (S220). When it is determined that the first broadcast has been reproduced within the first period (S220: YES), the control unit 10 ends the process. On the other hand, when it determines with the control part 10 not having reproduced | regenerated the first broadcast within the 1st period (S220: NO), the notification of the information which asks whether recording is performed after the next time is performed (S221). Specifically, when the power of the recorder according to the present invention is turned on or off after the first period has elapsed, a dialog box as illustrated in FIG. This is done by displaying on the external display unit via F16.

  Next, the control unit 10 determines whether or not there is a recording instruction from the next time (S222). When the user operates the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R to operate the command button “Yes” and receives a signal indicating that the next recording is to be performed, the control unit 10 is instructed to perform the recording from the next time. (S222: YES), the process proceeds to S213. The processing after S213 has been described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  However, if the user does not operate the “Yes” command button and does not accept a signal indicating that the next recording will be performed, the control unit 10 determines that there is no recording instruction for the next (S222: NO). ), It is determined whether or not there is a reservation instruction (S223). When the user operates the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R and operates the “Reserve” command button, a signal indicating that the decision whether or not to perform the next recording is reserved until the next notification is received. In this case, the control unit 10 determines that there is a reservation instruction (S223: YES), and determines whether it is the third broadcast start time (S224). When the control unit 10 determines that it is not the third broadcast start time (S224: NO), the process proceeds to S226 to determine whether or not the second period has elapsed. On the other hand, when the control unit 10 determines that it is the third broadcast start time (S224: YES), the third recording is executed (S225). That is, the third image data and audio data are stored in the hard disk 71.

  When the control unit 10 determines that it is not the third broadcast start time in S224, or after the third recording in S225, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the second period has elapsed (S226). . The second period is, for example, a period from immediately after the first period has elapsed to 48 hours after the end of the third broadcast. When it is determined that the second period has not elapsed (S226: NO), the control unit 10 returns to S205 and determines again whether or not there is an instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second period has elapsed (S226: YES), the control unit 10 cancels the data related to the fourth and subsequent recording reservations stored in the recording reservation unit 13 (S227).

  In addition, when the user does not operate the “reserved” command button and does not accept a signal indicating that the determination of whether or not to perform the next recording will be retained until the next notification time, the control unit 10 retains the reservation. It is determined that there is no instruction (S223: NO). In this case, since the user does not operate the “Yes” command button and the “Reserve” command button, it is determined that the “No” command button has been operated, that is, the next and subsequent recordings are performed. If a signal indicating that there is no data is received, the data related to the fourth and subsequent recording reservations stored in the recording reservation unit 13 is canceled (S227).

Embodiment 3
The third embodiment of the present invention relates to a mode for appropriately recording a continuous program even when a user is absent for a long period of time. 12 to 14 are flowcharts showing the processing order of the control unit 10 of the recorder according to the third embodiment. For convenience of explanation, the recorder according to the third embodiment is assumed to have the new program automatic recording function as described above, and the processing relating to the function will be described as an example. As in the first embodiment, the first period is, for example, a period from immediately after the end of the first broadcast to 24 hours after the end of the second broadcast, and the second period is immediately after the first period has elapsed. Suppose that it is the period before the broadcast.

  The acquired electronic program information is stored in the hard disk 71 of the storage unit 7, and the control unit 10 determines whether there is a new program based on the electronic program information stored in the hard disk 71 (S301). When it is determined that there is no new program (S301: NO), the control unit 10 continues the determination until it is determined that there is a new program, but when the control unit 10 determines that there is a new program (S301: YES) The initial broadcast of the program is recorded (S302).

  Next, the control unit 10 determines whether there is a broadcast of a program having the same title as the title of the new program in S301 within 8 days (S303). If the control unit 10 determines that there is no broadcast of the same title as the title of the new program in S301 within 8 days (S303: NO), the control unit 10 returns to S301, but the title of the new program in S301 is within 8 days. If it is determined that there is a broadcast of a program with the same title (continuous program) (S303: YES), the recording reservation unit 13 is instructed to record recordings for the next and subsequent programs recorded in S302 (S304). In the recording reservation unit 13, the broadcast time, title, etc. of the program related to the subsequent recording are stored based on the electronic program information of the hard disk 71.

  Thereafter, the control unit 10 determines whether or not there is an instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast (S305). When it is determined that there is an instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast (S305: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether or not there is an instruction for recording next time (S306). Thereafter, the processing from S306 to S312 is the same as the processing from S106 to S112 of the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast (S305: NO), the control unit 10 determines whether it is the second broadcast start time (S313). When the control unit 10 determines that it is not the second broadcast start time (S313: NO), the process proceeds to S315 to determine whether or not the first period has elapsed. On the other hand, when the control unit 10 determines that it is the second broadcast start time (S313: YES), the second recording is executed based on the electronic program information on the hard disk 71 (S314). That is, the second image data and audio data are stored in the hard disk 71.

  When the control unit 10 determines that it is not the second broadcast start time in S313, or after the second recording in S314, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the first period has elapsed (S315). . The first period is, for example, a period from immediately after the end of the first broadcast to 24 hours after the end of the second broadcast. When it is determined that the first period has not elapsed (S315: NO), the control unit 10 returns to S305 and determines again whether or not there is an instruction to reproduce the recorded initial broadcast. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first period has elapsed (S315: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether or not there is an instruction to turn on the power (S316). This determination is performed by monitoring whether a signal related to a power-on instruction is received via the receiving unit 11 or the remote controller R.

  When it is determined that the power-on instruction has not been given (S316: NO), the control unit 10 determines whether or not the second period has elapsed (S323). The determination is performed by the control unit 10 acquiring a notification that the second period has elapsed from the time measuring unit 16. The second period is, for example, a period from immediately after the first period has elapsed to immediately before the third broadcast start time. When it is determined that the second period has not elapsed (S323: NO), the control unit 10 returns to S316 and determines again whether or not there is an instruction to turn on the power. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second period has elapsed (S323: YES), the control unit 10 prohibits the recording reservation unit 13 from canceling the recording reservation (S324). Based on the data stored in the recording reservation unit 13, the control unit 10 executes the third and subsequent recordings broadcast after the second period has elapsed (S325).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the power-on instruction has been given (S316: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether or not the first broadcast has been reproduced within the first period (S317). When it is determined that the first broadcast has been reproduced within the first period (S317: YES), the control unit 10 ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first broadcast is not reproduced within the first period (S317: NO), the control unit 10 notifies the information as to whether or not the next recording is performed (S318). Note that the processing after S318 is the same as the processing after S117 of the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  By performing the processing as described above, it is possible to cope with absence from a long period of, for example, one month or longer. In other words, if the power-on instruction has not been received once within the second period, the third and subsequent recording reservations are not canceled even after the second period has elapsed, and the third and subsequent recordings are executed. Furthermore, it is possible to cope with the case where the user cannot make a decision as to whether or not to perform the next recording by the next broadcast time (or after the next) due to absence from the user for a long period of time.

  The present invention is not limited to the above description. For example, when it is determined that the recorded first broadcast has not been played back, if a signal related to the instruction to delete the recorded first broadcast is received as an interrupt signal via the receiving unit 11 or the remote controller R, The recording reservation may be canceled.

  The present invention is not limited to the above description. For example, before making the next recording reservation, it may be determined whether or not the user has made the next recording reservation, and based on the determination result, the next recording reservation may be made.

  In the first to third embodiments described above, the case where the first period is a predetermined period immediately after the first broadcast and the second period is a predetermined period immediately after the first period has been described as an example. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the first period and the second period can be changed as needed by the user by configuring the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R so that an instruction related to the change of the first period and the second period can be received. You may be able to do it.

  In the first to third embodiments, it is determined whether or not there is a broadcast of a program with the same title within 8 days, and if so, the recording for the next time is reserved. Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to be changed to, for example, 15th, January, etc., according to the needs of the user.

  In the first to third embodiments described above, the case where a TV program is recorded has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to recording of a radio program. .

  In the first to third embodiments, a dialog box asking whether or not to perform the next recording is displayed on the external display unit, thereby asking whether or not to perform the next recording. Although the case of notifying (outputting) information has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this. The notification may be, for example, by voice guidance with a content asking whether or not to perform subsequent recording, or may be provided with a predetermined lamp and blinking the lamp.

  In the first to third embodiments, the recorder has a function of automatically recording the first time of the new program when there is a new program based on the electronic program information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if it is not a new program, if the user records a predetermined broadcast number of continuous programs by operating the reception unit 11 or the remote controller R, the present invention is also applicable to the subsequent recording of the recorded predetermined broadcast times. It goes without saying that it is possible.

Embodiment 4
FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a recorder according to the fourth embodiment. A program for operating the recorder according to the fourth embodiment can be downloaded via the communication unit 1 as in the fourth embodiment. In addition, a portable recording medium (hereinafter referred to as a USB memory) 18 such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory may be provided.

  The recorder according to Embodiment 4 makes a recording reservation, records it in the storage unit 7, determines whether or not there has been a reproduction, and records a program in which a program for canceling the recording reservation and the like is recorded in the communication unit 1. Download through. In addition, the USB memory 18 storing the program is inserted into the I / F 15 such as a USB memory slot. The downloaded program or the program read from the USB memory 18 is stored in the storage unit 7 under the instruction of the control unit 10. Such a program is loaded into the RAM 20 and executed. This functions as the recorder described in the first to third embodiments.

  The fourth embodiment has the above-described configuration, and the other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first to third embodiments. Therefore, corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted. Description is omitted.

It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of an effect | action of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process order of the control part of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process order of the control part of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process order of the control part of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the dialog box which asks whether it records from the next time. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the dialog box which asks whether it records from the next time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of an effect | action of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process order of the control part of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process order of the control part of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process order of the control part of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process order of the control part of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process order of the control part of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process order of the control part of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the recorder which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Communication part 2 BS / CS tuner part 3 Terrestrial tuner part 7 Memory | storage part 71 Hard disk 10 Control part 11 Reception part 13 Recording reservation part 16 Time measuring part 18 USB memory 19 ROM
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Claims (10)

In a recording / reproducing apparatus comprising: an acquisition unit that acquires program information; and a reservation unit that reserves recording of a continuous program that is broadcast at regular intervals based on the program information acquired by the acquisition unit.
Recording means for recording another continuous program broadcast within a first period after the end of one recorded continuous program based on the recording reservation made by the reservation means;
Determining means for determining whether or not the one continuous program has been reproduced within the first period;
And a canceling unit for canceling a recording reservation of a continuous program after the other continuous program performed by the reservation unit when the determination unit determines that the one continuous program has not been reproduced. Playback device. Output means for outputting information as to whether or not to record a continuous program after the other continuous program before canceling the recording reservation of the continuous program after the other continuous program performed in the reservation means by the canceling means. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, comprising: Corresponding to the output of information by the output means, comprising a signal receiving means for receiving a signal indicating whether to perform recording,
The recording means includes
When a signal indicating that recording is to be performed is received by the signal receiving unit, a continuous program after receiving the signal is recorded based on a recording reservation made by the reservation unit. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 2. The canceling means is
When a signal indicating that recording is not performed is received by the signal receiving unit, and the determination unit determines that the one continuous program has not been reproduced, the continuous after receiving the signal performed by the reservation unit The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the recording reservation of the program is canceled. An acceptance determination means for determining whether or not to accept a signal related to a power-on instruction within a second period following the first period;
If it is determined that the reception determination unit has not received a signal related to a power-on instruction, the prohibition unit prohibits cancellation of the recording reservation by the cancellation unit after the second period has elapsed,
The recording means includes
When the prohibition unit prohibits cancellation of the recording reservation, the continuous program after the second period has been recorded based on the recording reservation made by the reservation unit. Item 4. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to Item 1. In a program for causing a recording / playback apparatus to include an acquisition unit that acquires program information and a reservation unit that reserves recording of a continuous program that is broadcast at regular intervals based on the program information acquired by the acquisition unit.
A recording step of recording another continuous program broadcasted within a first period after the end of one continuous program already recorded based on a recording reservation made by the reservation means;
A determination step of determining whether or not the one continuous program has been reproduced within the first period;
If it is determined in the determining step that the one continuous program has not been reproduced, a canceling step for canceling a recording reservation of the continuous program after the other continuous program performed in the reservation unit is executed. program. An output step of outputting information as to whether or not to record the continuous program after the other continuous program before canceling the recording reservation of the continuous program after the other continuous program performed in the reservation means by the canceling step. The program according to claim 6, wherein the program is executed. Corresponding to the output of information by the output step, comprising a signal receiving step of receiving a signal indicating whether to perform recording,
The recording step includes
8. When receiving a signal indicating that recording is performed in the signal receiving step, the continuous program after receiving the signal is recorded based on a recording reservation made by the reservation means. Program. The cancellation step includes:
If a signal indicating that recording is not performed is received in the signal receiving step, and if it is determined in the determining step that the one continuous program has not been reproduced, the continuous after receiving the signal performed in the reservation means The program according to claim 8, wherein the program recording reservation is canceled. An acceptance determination step of determining whether or not to accept a signal related to a power-on instruction within a second period following the first period;
If it is determined that the reception determination step has not received a signal related to a power-on instruction, the reception determination step includes a prohibition step for prohibiting cancellation of the recording reservation by the cancellation step after the second period has elapsed,
The recording step includes
The continuous program after the elapse of the second period is recorded based on the recording reservation made by the reservation means when cancellation of the recording reservation is prohibited by the prohibiting step. program.

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