JP2011004016A - Moving picture conversion system and router - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a moving picture conversion system for transferring moving picture data to which moving picture conversion processing is applied in accordance with individual portable equipment to the portable equipment while suppressing loads on a user.SOLUTION: The moving picture conversion system 100 includes a portable telephone 1 available to network connection and a router 2 communicable with the portable telephone 1 via a network. The portable telephone 1 is configured to transmit a video recording request signal for requesting video recording a prescribed program of television broadcast and transmitting portable equipment information that includes a moving picture format the portable telephone 1 reproduces and information about a moving picture size to the router 2 via the network and, on the basis of the video recording request signal and the portable equipment information received by the router 2, to record the prescribed program, to perform moving picture conversion processing to the moving picture data where the portable telephone 1 can reproduce the prescribed program recorded, and to transfer the reproducible moving picture data to which moving picture conversion processing has been applied to the portable telephone 1.

Description

  The present invention relates to a moving image conversion system and a router, and more particularly to a moving image conversion system and a router in which moving image data is transferred to a mobile device.

  Conventionally, a system in which moving image data is transferred to a portable device is known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  Patent Document 1 discloses a system including a mobile phone (mobile device), a home server that can communicate with the mobile phone via a network, and a home information appliance connected to the server so as to be communicable. Has been. In this system, when the user is outside the home, when the server requests the server to acquire content data (video or audio data) stored in the information home appliance by a mobile phone, the server Content data is acquired from Then, the acquired content data is format-converted for the mobile phone in the server. As a result, the content data is converted in format and stored in the server while the user is away from home, so the user transfers the content data in the server that has already been converted to the mobile phone after returning home. Note that Patent Document 1 does not describe a specific method for converting the format of content data for a mobile phone.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a scheduled recording system that includes a mobile phone and a recording / playback apparatus that can communicate with the mobile phone via a network. In this reservation recording system, when a recording reservation of a desired program is made from a mobile phone to the recording / playback device, the recording / playback device records the desired program and the recording data corresponds to the mobile phone that made the recording reservation. Converted to video format and video size. In this reservation recording system, it is necessary for the user to register in advance the information on the moving picture format and moving picture size corresponding to each mobile phone in the recording / playback apparatus before making a reservation for recording a desired program.

JP 2008-186204 A JP 2006-339765 A

  The above-mentioned patent document 1 does not describe a specific method for converting the format of content data for a mobile phone. However, in order to perform the format conversion according to the individual mobile phone, the individual mobile phone is used by the user. It is considered necessary to register information of a format that can be reproduced in the server in advance. For this reason, there is a problem that a burden is placed on the user.

  Further, in the reservation recording system of Patent Document 2, the recording data (moving image data) subjected to the moving image conversion process according to each mobile phone can be transferred to the mobile phone, and before making a recording reservation for a desired program. Since it is necessary for the user to register the moving picture format and moving picture size information corresponding to each mobile phone in the recording / playback apparatus in advance, there is a problem that a burden is imposed on the user.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to perform a moving image conversion process according to each mobile device while suppressing a burden on the user. It is to provide a moving image conversion system and a router that can transfer the moving image data to a portable device.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  A moving image conversion system according to a first aspect of the present invention is capable of viewing a television broadcast and reproducing moving image data, and has a portable device that can be connected to a network and a fixed installation at a predetermined location. Via a router that can communicate with the mobile device via the mobile device, the mobile device requesting recording of a predetermined program of television broadcasting, and information on at least one of a video format and video size that can be played back by the mobile device And a portable device information including the information on the mobile device is transmitted to the router via the network, the predetermined program is recorded based on the recording request signal received by the router, and the portable device information is received based on the portable device information received by the router. The recorded program was converted to video data that can be played back by the mobile device, and the video was converted. It is configured to forward the raw possible video data to the portable device.

  In the video conversion system according to the first aspect of the present invention, as described above, the mobile device is configured to transmit mobile device information including information on at least one of the video format and video size that can be played back by the mobile device to the router. In addition, the predetermined program recorded based on the mobile device information is converted into video data that can be played back by the mobile device, so that the user can register the mobile device information in advance without registering the individual mobile device information. Based on this, it is possible to perform a moving image conversion process corresponding to each portable device. Thereby, it is possible to transfer the moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process according to each portable device to the portable device while suppressing the burden on the user.

  In the moving image conversion system according to the first aspect, the mobile device information preferably includes information on both a moving image format and a moving image size that can be reproduced by the mobile device. If comprised in this way, since the moving image conversion process according to each portable apparatus can be performed about the information of both a moving image format and a moving image size, the moving image conversion process more suitable for each portable apparatus can be performed. .

  In the video conversion system according to the first aspect, preferably, an electronic device connected to a router fixedly installed at a predetermined location, connected to a network via the router, and capable of receiving a television broadcast is provided. The router further includes a control unit that controls to transmit to the electronic device a recording instruction signal instructing recording of a predetermined program based on the recording request signal. When the electronic device receives the recording instruction signal, A predetermined program is recorded. With this configuration, since a predetermined program is recorded by the electronic device, it is not necessary to provide a recording function in the router.

  In this case, preferably, a plurality of electronic devices are provided, and the control unit of the router determines whether or not a predetermined program can be recorded when a recording request signal is received by the router. And a control to transmit a recording instruction signal to an electronic device capable of recording among a plurality of electronic devices based on the determination result. According to this configuration, even when there is an electronic device that cannot be recorded depending on the situation, a predetermined program can be reliably recorded by another electronic device capable of recording.

  In the moving image conversion system according to the first aspect, preferably, the router includes a television broadcast receiving unit capable of receiving a television broadcast, and a recording unit for recording a predetermined program based on a recording request signal received by the router. Based on the mobile device information received by the router, a moving image conversion processing unit that converts a predetermined recorded program into moving image data that can be played back by the mobile device, and a reproduction that has been converted into a moving image by the moving image conversion processing unit And a storage unit for storing possible moving image data. With this configuration, the router alone can perform recording based on a recording request signal and perform video conversion processing according to each portable device based on portable device information. There is no need to separately provide a device having a video conversion processing function.

  In the moving image conversion system according to the first aspect, preferably, the router includes a first communication unit capable of communicating with the portable device without using a network, and the portable device is located within a range in which communication is possible by the first communication unit. In this case, the replayable moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process is transferred to the portable device by the first communication unit. With this configuration, moving image data having a relatively large data size can be transferred from the router to the portable device by the first communication unit without using a network by using IrDA (registered trademark) communication. Even when the network is congested, the moving image data can be transferred to the mobile device satisfactorily. In addition, since the network is not used for transferring moving image data having a large data size, network usage fees such as packet charges can be reduced.

  In the moving image conversion system according to the first aspect, preferably, the router includes a second communication unit capable of communicating with the charging cradle of the mobile device, and the moving image conversion process is performed when the mobile device is connected to the charging cradle. The reproducible moving image data is configured to be transferred to the portable device via the charging cradle by the second communication unit. With this configuration, moving image data having a relatively large data size can be transferred to the portable device via the charging cradle without using the network by the second communication unit, so that the moving image data can be used even when the network is congested. Data can be successfully transferred to a mobile device. Further, by transferring the moving image data when the mobile device is connected to the charging cradle, the moving image data can be transferred while charging the mobile device. In addition, since the network is not used for transferring moving image data having a large data size, network usage fees such as packet charges can be reduced. In this specification, “when the mobile device is connected to the charging cradle” refers to the case where the mobile device and the charging cradle are physically connected to each other (connected by a cable or the like) in the case of wired communication. In the case of wireless communication, it means that the portable device and the charging cradle can communicate with each other.

  In the moving image conversion system according to the first aspect, preferably, the router is configured to transfer the replayable moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process to the portable device via the network. If comprised in this way, if a portable apparatus is a state which can be connected to a network, regardless of the position of a portable apparatus (regardless of inside and outside the house), moving image data can be transferred to a portable apparatus.

  The router according to the second aspect of the present invention has a recording request signal for requesting recording of a predetermined program of television broadcasting, a moving picture format and a moving picture size that can be reproduced by the portable device, transmitted from the portable device via the network. A receiving unit that receives mobile device information including at least one of the information; a predetermined program is recorded based on a recording request signal received by the receiving unit; and a recording is performed based on the mobile device information received by the receiving unit The predetermined program is converted into video data that can be played back by the mobile device, and the video data that can be played back is transferred to the mobile device. It is fixedly installed.

  In the router according to the second aspect of the present invention, as described above, mobile device information including at least one information of a video format and a video size that can be played back by the mobile device transmitted via the network by the mobile device is received. By providing a receiving unit and converting a predetermined program recorded based on portable device information received by the receiving unit into moving image data that can be reproduced by the portable device, the user can The moving image conversion process corresponding to each portable device is performed based on the portable device information without registering the device information in advance. Thereby, it is possible to transfer the moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process according to each portable device to the portable device while suppressing the burden on the user.

  In the router according to the second aspect, preferably, a television broadcast receiving unit capable of receiving a television broadcast, a recording unit that records a predetermined program based on a recording request signal received by the receiving unit, and a receiving unit A video conversion processing unit that converts a predetermined program recorded based on received mobile device information into video data that can be played back by the mobile device, and video data that can be played back by the video conversion processing unit. And a storage unit for storing. With this configuration, the router alone can perform recording based on a recording request signal and perform video conversion processing according to each portable device based on portable device information. There is no need to separately provide a device having a video conversion processing function.

It is the schematic which showed the whole structure of the moving image conversion system by 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the mobile telephone of the moving image conversion system by 1st and 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the router of the moving image conversion system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the DVD recorder of the moving image conversion system by 1st-4th embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of PC of the moving image conversion system by 1st-4th embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the video recording / moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image converting system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the router of the moving image conversion system by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the video recording and moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image conversion system by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which showed the structure of the moving image conversion system by 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the mobile telephone of the moving image conversion system by 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the router of the moving image conversion system by 3rd and 4th embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the video recording / moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image converting system by 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which showed the structure of the moving image conversion system by 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the mobile telephone and charging cradle of the moving image conversion system by 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the video recording and moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image conversion system by 4th Embodiment of this invention.

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

(First embodiment)
First, with reference to FIGS. 1-5, the structure of the moving image conversion system 100 by 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the moving image conversion system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile phone 1, a router 2, a DVD recorder 3, and a PC (personal computer) 4. The mobile phone 1 is an example of the “portable device” of the present invention, and the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4 are examples of the “electronic device” of the present invention.

  The mobile phone 1 is configured to be able to connect to the Internet via the base station 5 (see FIG. 1) in addition to the phone. As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile phone 1 includes a display unit 11, an operation unit 12 including 10 keys, a voice input / output unit 13, a memory unit 14, and a power supply / charging unit 15. Yes. Further, the cellular phone 1 includes a data transmission / reception unit 16 capable of high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) communication, a television broadcast receiving unit (tuner) 17 capable of receiving one-segment broadcasting, and a CPU 18 that controls each unit of the cellular phone 1. Including.

  The display unit 11 is configured to be able to view the one-segment broadcast received by the television broadcast receiving unit 17. The display unit 11 is also configured to display video of moving image data, which will be described later, stored in the memory unit 14. The display unit 11 displays a recording button for requesting recording of the program being viewed while the user is watching the one-segment broadcasting.

  The operation unit 12 is provided for the user to instruct the mobile phone 1 to perform various operations. The user can press the recording button using the operation unit 12.

  The memory unit 14 includes a non-volatile memory 14a composed of ROM, FLASH ROM, and the like, and a volatile memory 14b composed of RAM, DRAM, and the like. The non-volatile memory 14a stores a processing program 14c that is executed in a recording / moving image conversion process to be described later. The nonvolatile memory 14a is configured to be able to store moving image data.

  The power source / charging unit 15 is provided to supply power to each unit of the mobile phone 1 and to store the power.

  The data transmitter / receiver 16 is provided for transmitting and receiving various signals and data via the base station 5 and the Internet.

  The CPU 18 is provided to execute a program stored in the nonvolatile memory 14a and a program loaded in the volatile memory 14b. The CPU 18 is also configured to execute the processing program 14c. In addition, the CPU 18 includes a video processing unit 18a and has a function of decoding each video data so that the display unit 11 can display the video data. Further, the CPU 18 is configured to control each unit so as to transmit a recording request signal and portable device information to the router 2 via the Internet, as will be described later, when the recording button is pressed by the user. In the first embodiment, the recording request signal is a signal for requesting recording of the program being viewed, and the mobile device information is information on the video format and video size that can be played back by the mobile phone 1. Device information included.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the router 2 is configured to be fixedly installed at a predetermined location in a home (such as a home or a company). The router 2 has a function of connecting each of the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4 fixedly installed in the home to the Internet. The router 2 includes a memory unit 21 and a power supply unit 22 as shown in FIG. Further, the router 2 includes a data transmission / reception unit (for wired WAN) 23, a data transmission / reception unit (for wired LAN) 24, a data transmission / reception unit (for wireless) 25, and a CPU 26 that controls each unit of the router 2. Yes. The memory unit 21 is an example of the “storage unit” and “recording unit” in the present invention, and the data transmission / reception unit (for wired WAN) 23 is an example of the “reception unit” in the present invention. The CPU 26 is an example of the “control unit” in the present invention.

  The memory unit 21 includes a non-volatile memory 21a composed of ROM, FLASH ROM, HDD, and the like, and a volatile memory 21b composed of RAM, DRAM, and the like. The non-volatile memory 21a stores a processing program 21c that is executed in a recording / moving image conversion process to be described later. Further, the nonvolatile memory 21a is configured to be able to store moving image data.

  The power supply unit 22 is provided to supply power to each unit of the router 2.

  The data transmitting / receiving unit (for wired WAN) 23 is connected to an ISP (Internet Service Provider) via a WAN (Wide Area Network) line. Thus, the router 2 is configured to be able to communicate with the mobile phone 1 via the Internet. The data transmitter / receiver 23 is configured to support Ethernet (registered trademark).

  The data transmission / reception unit (for wired LAN) 24 is connected to the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4 via a wired LAN (Local Area Network) line. Thus, a LAN is constructed in the house by the router 2, the DVD recorder 3, and the PC 4. The data transmitter / receiver 24 is configured to support Ethernet (registered trademark).

  The data transmission / reception unit (for wireless) 25 is configured to support Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and is provided to transmit / receive data to / from a Wi-Fi (registered trademark) compatible device. ing.

  The CPU 26 is provided to execute a program stored in the nonvolatile memory 21a and a program loaded in the volatile memory 21b. The CPU 26 is also configured to execute the processing program 21c. The CPU 26 includes a moving image conversion processing unit 26a, and has a function of changing the moving image data to a predetermined moving image format and a predetermined moving image size.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the DVD recorder 3 is connected to a router 2 that is fixedly installed in a predetermined place in a home (such as a home or a company), and is connected to the Internet via the router 2. It is configured. The DVD recorder 3 includes a display output unit 31, a memory unit 32, and a power supply unit 33, as shown in FIG. Further, the DVD recorder 3 includes a data transmission / reception unit (for wired LAN) 34, a television broadcast receiving unit (tuner) 35 capable of receiving a television broadcast, and a CPU 36 that controls each unit of the DVD recorder 3. .

  The display output unit 31 is provided to output a video signal to a display device such as a television (not shown).

  The memory unit 32 includes a nonvolatile memory 32a composed of ROM, FLASH ROM, HDD, etc., a volatile memory 32b composed of RAM, DRAM, etc., and an external memory drive 32c composed of DVD drive, USB drive, and the like. Yes. The non-volatile memory 32a stores a processing program 32d that is executed in a recording / moving image conversion process to be described later. Further, the nonvolatile memory 32a is configured to be able to store moving image data of a predetermined program received by the television broadcast receiving unit 35. That is, the DVD recorder 3 is configured to record a predetermined program of television broadcasting.

  The power supply unit 33 is provided to supply power to each unit of the DVD recorder 3.

  The data transmission / reception unit (for wired LAN) 34 is connected to the data transmission / reception unit 24 of the router 2 via a wired LAN (Local Area Network) line. As a result, the DVD recorder 3 is connected to the Internet via the router 2. The data transmitter / receiver 34 is configured to support Ethernet (registered trademark).

  The CPU 36 is provided to execute a program stored in the nonvolatile memory 32a and a program loaded in the volatile memory 32b. The CPU 26 is also configured to execute the processing program 32d. Further, as will be described later, the CPU 36 controls each unit so as to record a predetermined program based on a recording instruction signal transmitted from the router 2 and transmit moving image data produced by the recording to the router 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the PC 4 is configured to be fixedly installed at a predetermined place in a home (such as a home or a company). As shown in FIG. 5, the PC 4 includes a display unit 41 including a liquid crystal monitor, a memory unit 42, an operation unit 43 including a keyboard and a mouse, and a power supply unit 44. Further, the PC 4 includes a data transmission / reception unit (for wired LAN) 45, a television broadcast receiving unit (tuner) 46 capable of receiving a television broadcast, and a CPU 47 that controls each unit of the PC 4.

  The memory unit 42 includes a nonvolatile memory 42a composed of ROM, FLASH ROM, HDD, etc., a volatile memory 42b composed of RAM, DRAM, and the like, and an external memory drive 42c composed of DVD drive, USB drive, and the like. Yes. The non-volatile memory 42a stores a processing program 42d that is executed in a recording / moving image conversion process to be described later. The nonvolatile memory 42a is configured to be able to store moving image data of a predetermined program received by the television broadcast receiving unit 46. That is, the PC 4 is configured to record a predetermined program of television broadcasting.

  The power supply unit 44 is provided to supply power to each unit of the PC 4.

  The data transmission / reception unit (for wired LAN) 45 is connected to the data transmission / reception unit 24 of the router 2 via a wired LAN (Local Area Network) line. Thereby, the PC 4 is connected to the Internet via the router 2. The data transmitter / receiver 45 is configured to support Ethernet (registered trademark).

  The CPU 47 is provided to execute a program stored in the nonvolatile memory 42a and a program loaded in the volatile memory 42b. The CPU 47 is also configured to execute the processing program 42d. Further, the CPU 47 controls each unit to record a predetermined program based on a recording instruction signal transmitted from the router 2 as described later. Further, the CPU 47 includes a moving image conversion processing unit 47a, and has a function of changing the moving image data to a predetermined moving image format and a predetermined moving image size. Further, the CPU 47 controls each unit so that the moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process is transmitted to the router 2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the recording / moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image conversion system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. When recording / moving image conversion processing is executed by the moving image conversion system 100, the CPU 18 of the mobile phone 1 executes the processing program 14c, and the CPU 26 of the router 2 executes the processing program 21c. At this time, the CPU 36 of the DVD recorder 3 executes the processing program 32d, and the CPU 47 of the PC 4 executes the processing program 42d.

  When the user desires to record a program being viewed on the mobile phone 1, the user presses a recording button displayed on the display unit 11. Thereby, the recording / moving image conversion processing by the moving image conversion system 100 is executed. First, in step S1, the CPU 18 of the mobile phone 1 determines whether or not there is a recording request from the user, and repeats this determination until there is a recording request. At this time, the CPU 18 determines whether or not there is a recording request based on whether or not the recording button is pressed by the user. When there is a recording request, the CPU 18 transmits a recording request signal and portable device information to the router 2 via the Internet in step S2. The recording request signal for requesting recording of the program being viewed includes channel information and time information for specifying the program to be recorded. Further, the CPU 18 transmits information on a moving image format and a moving image size that can be reproduced by the mobile phone 1 as portable device information. Here, since mobile phones are manufactured by a plurality of different manufacturers and have various functions and corresponding standards, there are cases where moving image data cannot be reproduced depending on the moving image format or moving image size. For this reason, in the first embodiment, the CPU 18 transmits mobile device information (information of reproducible video format and video size) specific to the mobile phone 1 that makes a video recording request together with a video recording request signal.

  In step S11, the CPU 26 of the router 2 receives a recording request signal and portable device information transmitted via the Internet. In step S12, the CPU 26 transmits a recording device status confirmation signal to the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4 via the LAN. Here, the recording device status confirmation signal is a signal that the router 2 transmits to a device on the LAN having a recording function in order to confirm whether or not recording is possible based on the recording request signal.

  The CPU 36 of the DVD recorder 3 receives the recording device status confirmation signal transmitted via the LAN in step S21, and transmits the recording device status signal to the router 2 via the LAN in step S22. The recording device status signal is a signal sent back to the router 2 by the device that has received the recording device status confirmation signal in response to the recording device status confirmation signal. Specifically, the recording device status signal includes information on whether or not recording is in progress and information on whether or not there is a recording reservation. Similar to the CPU 36 of the DVD recorder 3, the CPU 47 of the PC 4 receives the recording device status confirmation signal transmitted via the LAN in step S31. In step S32, the CPU 47 transmits the recording device status signal to the router 2 via the LAN. Send.

  The CPU 26 of the router 2 receives the recording device status signal transmitted from the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4 in step S13, and selects the optimal recording device for recording based on the recording device status signal in step S14. . For example, when one of the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4 is already recording another program, the other capable of recording based on the recording request signal is selected as the optimum recording device. When recording is possible with either the DVD recorder 3 or the PC 4, the priority order of the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4 is set in advance, and either one is set as the optimum recording equipment based on the priority order. You may choose. In this case, for example, the PC 4 having the moving image conversion processing unit 47a may be set to a higher priority than the DVD recorder 3.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 26 of the router 2 transmits a recording instruction signal only to the optimum recording device selected among the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4. Specifically, when transmitting to the DVD recorder 3, the CPU 26 transmits a signal instructing to record a predetermined program based on the recording request signal received by the router 2. On the other hand, when transmitting to the PC 4, the CPU 26 records a predetermined program based on the recording request signal received by the router 2, and records based on the mobile device information received by the router 2. A signal instructing to convert the program into moving image data that can be reproduced by the mobile phone 1 is transmitted.

  In step S23, the CPU 36 of the DVD recorder 3 determines whether or not a recording instruction signal has been transmitted to the DVD recorder 3, and if it has not been transmitted, the operation ends. On the other hand, if it is transmitted to the DVD recorder 3, the CPU 36 receives a recording instruction signal in step S24, and starts recording a predetermined program based on the recording instruction signal in step S25. At this time, the moving image data created by recording is stored in the nonvolatile memory 32a. In step S26, the CPU 36 ends the recording, and in step S27, the moving image data is transmitted to the router 2 together with the moving image conversion request signal.

  Similar to the CPU 36 of the DVD recorder 3, the CPU 47 of the PC 4 determines whether or not a recording instruction signal has been transmitted to the PC 4 in step S 33. On the other hand, if it is transmitted to the PC 4, the CPU 47 receives a recording instruction signal in step S34, and starts recording a predetermined program based on the recording instruction signal in step S35. In step S36, the CPU 47 ends the recording, and in step S37, the moving image conversion processing unit 47a performs a moving image conversion process on the recorded program based on the mobile device information. Specifically, the moving image conversion processing unit 47a converts a recorded program based on the mobile device information into moving image data having a moving image format and a moving image size that can be reproduced by the mobile phone 1. At this time, the moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process is stored in the nonvolatile memory 42a. Thereafter, in step S38, the CPU 47 transmits the moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process to the router 2.

  In step S16, the CPU 26 of the router 2 receives the moving image data (and the moving image conversion request signal) and stores the moving image data in the nonvolatile memory 21a. In step S17, it is determined whether a moving image conversion request signal has been received. Thereby, it is confirmed whether or not the received moving image data has already been converted into a moving image format and a moving image size that can be reproduced by the mobile phone 1. When the video conversion request signal has not been received (when conversion processing has already been performed), the process proceeds to step S19. When the video conversion request signal has been received (when conversion processing has not yet been performed), step S18 is performed. The moving image conversion process is performed. Specifically, the moving image conversion processing unit 26a converts the program recorded by the DVD recorder 3 into moving image data having a moving image format and a moving image size that can be reproduced by the mobile phone 1 based on the mobile device information. Thereafter, in step S19, the CPU 26 transfers the moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process to the mobile phone 1 via the Internet.

  The CPU 18 of the mobile phone 1 receives the moving image data that has been subjected to the moving image conversion process in step S3, and stores the received moving image data in the nonvolatile memory 14a in step S4. As a result, the user obtains reproducible video data recorded in a stable reception state by the DVD recorder 3 or the PC 4 installed in the house by pressing the recording button when reception of the one-segment broadcasting is unstable. can do.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the mobile phone 1 is configured to transmit to the router 2 mobile device information including information on both the video format and the video size that the mobile phone 1 can reproduce, and the mobile device 1 By converting a predetermined program recorded based on the information into a moving image data that can be reproduced by the mobile phone 1, the user does not register the individual portable device information in advance, and the individual programs can be individually registered based on the portable device information. The moving image conversion process according to the mobile phone 1 can be performed. Thereby, the moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process according to each mobile phone 1 can be transferred to the mobile phone 1 while suppressing the burden on the user. Further, by recording a predetermined program with a fixed DVD recorder 3 or a PC 4 that is different from the mobile phone 1 with low television broadcast reception accuracy, recording can be easily performed in a stable reception state. Therefore, it is possible to easily obtain good moving image data.

  In the first embodiment, a DVD recorder 3 (PC 4) that is connected to a router 2 fixedly installed at a predetermined location, connected to the Internet via the router 2 and capable of receiving television broadcasting is provided. A CPU 26 for controlling to send a recording instruction signal for instructing recording of a predetermined program based on the recording request signal to the DVD recorder 3 (PC4) is provided in the router 2, and the DVD recorder 3 (PC4) When the recording instruction signal is received, the predetermined program is recorded by the DVD recorder 3 (PC 4) by recording the predetermined program. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the router 2 with a recording function.

  In the first embodiment, when the recording request signal is received by the router 2, the CPU 26 of the router 2 determines the status of the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4 as to whether or not a predetermined program can be recorded. At the same time, by controlling the recording instruction signal to be transmitted to one of the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4 that can record based on the determination result, an electronic device that is not recordable depending on the situation (DVD recorder 3 or Even in the presence of the PC 4), it is possible to reliably record a predetermined program by one that can be recorded.

  In the first embodiment, the router 2 is configured to transfer the playable moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process to the mobile phone 1 via the Internet, so that the mobile phone 1 can be connected to the Internet. If so, the moving image data can be transferred to the mobile phone 1 regardless of the position of the mobile phone 1 (regardless of whether it is inside or outside the home).

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 7, and FIG. In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the router 202 includes a television broadcast receiving unit (tuner) 27 that can receive a television broadcast, and the router 202 can record a predetermined program of the television broadcast. A moving image conversion system 200 will be described.

  A moving image conversion system 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the same system configuration as that of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. Specifically, the router 202, the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4 are installed in the home (inside the home or company), and a LAN is constructed by the router 202, the DVD recorder 3 and the PC 4. Further, the router 202 and the mobile phone 1 are configured to be communicable via the Internet.

  Here, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the router 202 is configured to be fixedly installed in a predetermined place in a home (such as in a home or a company). In addition to the memory unit 21, the power supply unit 22, the data transmission / reception units 23 to 25, and the CPU 26, the router 202 further includes a television broadcast receiving unit (tuner) 27 that can receive a television broadcast, as shown in FIG. I have. The router 202 has a function of recording a predetermined program of television broadcasting. The nonvolatile memory 21a of the memory unit 21 of the router 202 stores a processing program 221c executed by the CPU 26 during recording / moving image conversion processing of the moving image conversion system 200 according to the second embodiment to be described later.

  Next, a recording / moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image conversion system 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. When recording / moving image conversion processing is executed by the moving image conversion system 200, the CPU 18 of the mobile phone 1 executes the processing program 14c, and the CPU 26 of the router 202 executes the processing program 221c. In the second embodiment, the same operations as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same step numbers as those in FIG. 6 in the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the recording / moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image conversion system 200 according to the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the operation from step S11 to step S19 of the operation of the router 202. After receiving the recording request signal and the portable device information from the mobile phone 1 in step S11, the CPU 26 of the router 202 starts recording a predetermined program based on the recording request signal in step S201. Specifically, the CPU 26 receives and records a predetermined program by the television broadcast receiving unit 27, and stores the moving image data created by the recording in the nonvolatile memory 21a. And CPU26 complete | finishes video recording in step S202, and performs a moving image conversion process based on portable apparatus information in step S203. Specifically, the recorded program is converted by the moving image conversion processing unit 26a into moving image data having a moving image format and a moving image size that can be reproduced by the mobile phone 1 based on the mobile device information. Thereafter, in step S19, the CPU 26 transfers the moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process to the mobile phone 1 via the Internet.

  In addition, the other structure of 2nd Embodiment is the same as that of the said 1st Embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, as described above, the television broadcast receiver 27 that can receive a television broadcast, the CPU 26 that controls to record a predetermined program based on the recording request signal, and the mobile device information A moving image conversion processing unit 26a that converts a predetermined recorded program into moving image data that can be played back by the mobile phone 1, and a memory unit 21 that stores the replayable moving image data that has been converted by the moving image conversion processing unit 26a. Is provided in the router 202, and the router 202 alone can perform recording based on the recording request signal and perform video conversion processing in accordance with each mobile phone 1 based on the mobile device information. There is no need to separately provide a device such as a DVD recorder or a PC having a recording function and a moving image conversion processing function in addition to 202.

  The remaining effects of the second embodiment are similar to those of the aforementioned first embodiment.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, a moving image conversion system 300 that transfers moving image data from the router 302 to the mobile phone 301 without using the Internet will be described. The mobile phone 301 is an example of the “mobile device” in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the moving image conversion system 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention transfers moving image data from the router 302 to the mobile phone 301 without going through the Internet in a home (such as at home or in a company). It is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the mobile phone 301 includes a display unit 11, an operation unit 12, a voice input / output unit 13, a memory unit 14, a power supply / charging unit 15, a data transmission / reception unit 16, a television broadcast reception unit 17, and a CPU 18. In addition, a data transmission / reception unit (for inter-router) 19 is further provided.

  The data transmission / reception unit 19 is provided for transmitting / receiving various signals and data to / from the router 202 without going through the Internet. The data transmission / reception unit 19 is configured to support, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), IrDA (registered trademark), and the like, and can communicate with the router 202 without using the Internet. It is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the router 302 is configured to be fixedly installed at a predetermined place in a home (such as a home or a company). In addition to the memory unit 21, the power supply unit 22, the data transmission / reception units 23 to 25, and the CPU 26, the router 302 further includes a data transmission / reception unit 28, as shown in FIG. The data transmitting / receiving unit 28 is an example of the “first communication unit” in the present invention.

  The data transmission / reception unit 28 is provided for transmitting / receiving various signals and data to / from other devices without going through the Internet. The data transmission / reception unit 28 is configured to support, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), IrDA (registered trademark), USB, and the like, and communicates with other devices via the Internet. It is configured as possible.

  The nonvolatile memory 21a of the memory unit 21 of the router 302 stores a processing program 321c that is executed by the CPU 26 during recording / moving image conversion processing of the moving image conversion system 300 according to a third embodiment to be described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the recording / moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image converting system 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. When recording / moving image conversion processing is executed by the moving image conversion system 300, the CPU 26 of the router 302 executes the processing program 321c. In the third embodiment, the same operations as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same step numbers as those in FIG. 6 in the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the recording / moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image conversion system 300 according to the third embodiment determines whether data communication with the mobile phone 301 is possible between steps S18 and S19 of the operation of the router 302. The point which adds the operation | movement which judges is different from the said 1st Embodiment. Specifically, after performing the moving image conversion process based on the mobile device information in step S18, the CPU 26 of the router 302 determines whether data communication with the mobile phone 301 is possible in step S301. Specifically, the CPU 26 is located in a range in which the mobile phone 301 can communicate without going through the Internet (a range in which communication is possible using Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), IrDA (registered trademark), or the like). If the mobile phone 301 is located within a communicable range, it is determined that data communication is possible. The CPU 26 repeats this determination until the mobile phone 301 is located within the communicable range. When the mobile phone 301 is located within the communicable range, the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) is passed through the Internet in step S19. , Bluetooth (registered trademark), IrDA (registered trademark), etc., the moving image data is transferred to the mobile phone 301 via the data transmitting / receiving unit 28. That is, when the mobile phone 301 enters a range where communication with the router 302 is possible, the moving image data is automatically transferred from the router 302 to the mobile phone 301 without going through the Internet.

  The remaining configuration of the third embodiment is similar to that of the aforementioned first embodiment.

  In the third embodiment, as described above, the data transmission / reception unit 28 that can communicate with the mobile phone 301 without using the Internet is provided in the router 302, and the mobile phone 301 is located within a range that can be communicated by the data transmission / reception unit 28. In this case, by configuring the router 302 so that the replayable moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process is transferred to the mobile phone 301 by the data transmission / reception unit 28, moving image data having a relatively large data size is converted to IrDA (registered trademark). ) Can be transferred to the mobile phone 301 by the data transmission / reception unit 28 without using the Internet using the communication or the like, so that the moving image data can be transferred to the mobile phone 301 well even when the Internet is congested. . In addition, since the Internet is not used for transferring moving image data having a large data size, Internet usage fees such as packet charges can be reduced.

  The remaining effects of the third embodiment are similar to those of the aforementioned first embodiment.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 13 to 15. In the fourth embodiment, unlike the third embodiment, when the mobile phone 401 is connected to the charging cradle 410, the moving image conversion system 400 transfers the moving image data from the router 302 to the mobile phone 401 without going through the Internet. Will be described. The mobile phone 401 is an example of the “mobile device” in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the moving image conversion system 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is connected to the charging cradle 410 in the home (home, company, etc.) without going through the Internet. The moving image data is transferred from the router 302 to the mobile phone 401 via the charging cradle 410.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the mobile phone 401 includes a display unit 11, an operation unit 12, a voice input / output unit 13, a memory unit 14, a power supply / charge unit 15, a data transmission / reception unit 16, a television broadcast reception unit 17, and a CPU 18. In addition, a data transmission / reception unit (between cradle) 20 is further provided.

  The data transmission / reception unit 20 is provided to transmit / receive various signals and data to / from the charging cradle 410 without going through the Internet. The data transmission / reception unit 20 is configured to support, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), USB, and the like, and is configured to be able to communicate with the charging cradle 410 without going through the Internet.

  Further, in the nonvolatile memory 21a of the memory unit 21 of the router 302, a processing program 421c (see FIG. 11) executed by the CPU 26 at the time of recording / moving image conversion processing of the moving image conversion system 400 according to the fourth embodiment to be described later. Stored.

  The charging cradle 410 is configured to charge the mobile phone 401 when the mobile phone 401 is connected. In addition, the charging cradle 410 has a function of transferring data transmitted from the router 302 to the mobile phone 401 connected to the charging cradle 410. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the charging cradle 410 includes a data transmission / reception unit (for inter-cell phone) 411, a data transmission / reception unit (for inter-router) 412, and a CPU 413.

  The data transmission / reception unit (between mobile phones) 411 is provided for transmitting / receiving various signals and data to / from the mobile phone 401 without going through the Internet. The data transmission / reception unit 411 is configured to support, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), USB, and the like, and is configured to be able to communicate with the mobile phone 401 without going through the Internet.

  The data transmission / reception unit (for inter-router) 412 is provided to transmit / receive various signals and data to / from the router 302 without going through the Internet. The data transmission / reception unit 412 is configured to support, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), IrDA (registered trademark), USB, and the like, and can communicate with the router 302 via the Internet. It is configured as follows.

  With the configuration as described above, the charging cradle 410 receives the data transmitted from the router 302 by the data transmission / reception unit (for inter-router) 412, and the received data is directly transmitted to the mobile phone 401 connected to the data transmission / reception unit ( It can be transferred by the mobile phone) 411.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the recording / moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image converting system 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. When recording / moving image conversion processing is executed by the moving image conversion system 400, the CPU 26 of the router 302 executes a processing program 421c (see FIG. 11). In the fourth embodiment, the same operations as those in the third embodiment are denoted by the same step numbers as those in FIG.

  In the recording / moving image conversion processing operation of the moving image conversion system 400 according to the fourth embodiment, the mobile phone 401 is connected to the charging cradle 410 between step S18 and step S19 of the operation of the router 302 as shown in FIG. This is different from the third embodiment in that it is determined whether or not. Specifically, after performing the moving image conversion process based on the mobile device information in step S18, the CPU 26 of the router 302 determines whether the mobile phone 401 is connected to the charging cradle 410 in step S401. Here, that the mobile phone 401 is connected to the charging cradle 410 means that in the case of wired communication, the mobile phone 401 and the charging cradle 410 are physically connected to each other (connected by a cable or the like). In the case of communication, it means that the mobile phone 401 and the charging cradle 410 can communicate with each other.

  The CPU 26 repeats this determination until the mobile phone 401 is connected to the charging cradle 410. When the mobile phone 401 is connected to the charging cradle 410, the moving image data is transmitted via the charging cradle 410 without going through the Internet in step S19. Is transferred to the mobile phone 401. Specifically, the CPU 26 transfers the moving image data to the charging cradle 410 via the data transmission / reception unit 28 by Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), IrDA (registered trademark), USB, or the like. Thereby, the moving image data transferred from the router 302 is transferred as it is to the mobile phone 401 by the charging cradle 410. That is, when the mobile phone 1 is connected to the charging cradle 410, the moving image data is automatically transferred from the router 302 to the mobile phone 401 without going through the Internet. The data transmitting / receiving unit 28 is an example of the “second communication unit” in the present invention.

  The remaining configuration of the fourth embodiment is similar to that of the aforementioned third embodiment.

  In the fourth embodiment, as described above, the data transmission / reception unit 28 that can communicate with the charging cradle 410 of the mobile phone 401 is provided in the router 302, and the moving image conversion process is performed when the mobile phone 401 is connected to the charging cradle 410. By configuring the router 302 so that the replayable moving image data is transferred to the mobile phone 401 via the charging cradle 410 by the data transmitting / receiving unit 28, the moving image data having a relatively large data size is transmitted by the data transmitting / receiving unit 28. Since it can be transferred to the mobile phone 401 via the charging cradle 410 without going through the Internet, the moving image data can be transferred to the mobile phone 401 well even when the Internet is congested. Further, when the mobile phone 401 is connected to the charging cradle 410, the moving image data can be transferred while charging the mobile phone 401 by transferring the moving image data. In addition, since the Internet is not used for transferring moving image data having a large data size, Internet usage fees such as packet charges can be reduced.

  The remaining effects of the fourth embodiment are similar to those of the aforementioned third embodiment.

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

  For example, in the first to fourth embodiments, the mobile device information including information on both the video format and the video size that can be reproduced by the mobile phone is shown as an example of the mobile device information. However, the mobile device information may include information on only one of the video format or the video size. For example, only video size information is included in mobile device information and transmitted from the mobile phone to the router, and the video size sent by the router or electronic device video conversion processing unit and the video format commonly used for mobile phones Based on the above, a moving image conversion process corresponding to each portable device may be performed.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, a mobile phone is shown as an example of a portable device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a portable information terminal such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) or a small notebook is used. It may be a mobile device other than a mobile phone such as a personal computer.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, 3rd Embodiment, and 4th Embodiment, although the DVD recorder and PC were shown as an example of the electronic device of this invention, this invention is not limited to this, A television broadcast receiving part is provided. As long as it is a device capable of recording a television broadcast program, it may be a device different from a DVD recorder such as an HDD recorder and a PC, for example.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, an example of a configuration in which two electronic devices (DVD recorder and PC) are connected to the router has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or three are provided. The configuration may be such that two or more electronic devices are connected to the router.

  In the second embodiment, an example of a configuration in which a DVD recorder having a recording function and a PC are connected to a router has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an electronic device that does not have a recording function in the router. A configuration in which only an electronic device is connected may be used.

  In the first embodiment, the third embodiment, and the fourth embodiment, the example of the configuration in which the moving image data after the conversion processing is transferred to the router after the moving image conversion processing is completed by the PC is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the converted part is sequentially transferred to the router while the moving picture is converted by the PC.

  Moreover, in the said 3rd Embodiment and 4th Embodiment, although the example of the structure which transfers the moving image data after the conversion process which all the moving image conversion processes complete | finished from a router to a portable device was shown, this invention is not limited to this. The configuration may be such that the converted part is sequentially transferred to the portable device while the moving picture is converted by the router. In this case, transfer of moving image data can be completed more quickly than when moving image data is transferred after all moving image conversion processing has been completed.

1, 301, 401 Mobile phone (mobile device)
2, 202, 302 Router 3 DVD recorder (electronic equipment)
4 PC (electronic equipment)
21 Memory unit (storage unit, recording unit)
23 Data transmitter / receiver (receiver)
26 CPU (control unit)
26a Movie conversion processing unit 27 TV broadcast receiving unit 28 Data transmitting / receiving unit (first communication unit, second communication unit)
100, 200, 300, 400 Video conversion system

Claims (10)

A portable device capable of watching television broadcasts and playing video data, and capable of network connection,
A fixedly installed in a predetermined place, comprising a router capable of communicating with the portable device via the network;
The portable device transmits a recording request signal for requesting recording of a predetermined program of the television broadcast, and portable device information including at least one information of a moving image format and a moving image size that can be reproduced by the portable device to the network. Configured to transmit to the router via
The portable program can record the predetermined program based on the recording request signal received by the router, and the portable device can reproduce the predetermined program recorded based on the portable device information received by the router. A moving image conversion system configured to perform moving image conversion processing on moving image data and to transfer the playable moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion processing to the portable device.   The moving image conversion system according to claim 1, wherein the portable device information includes information on both a moving image format and a moving image size that can be reproduced by the portable device. Connected to a router fixedly installed at the predetermined location, connected to the network through the router, and further comprising an electronic device capable of receiving the television broadcast,
The router includes a control unit that controls to transmit a recording instruction signal instructing recording of the predetermined program to the electronic device based on the recording request signal,
The moving image conversion system according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is configured to record the predetermined program when the recording instruction signal is received. A plurality of the electronic devices are provided,
The control unit of the router determines the status of the plurality of electronic devices as to whether or not the predetermined program can be recorded when the recording request signal is received by the router, and the determination result 4. The moving image conversion system according to claim 3, wherein the video conversion system is configured to control to transmit the recording instruction signal to an electronic device capable of recording based on the plurality of electronic devices.   The router includes a television broadcast receiving unit capable of receiving the television broadcast, a recording unit for recording the predetermined program based on the recording request signal received by the router, and the mobile unit received by the router. Based on device information, a video conversion processing unit that performs video conversion processing of the recorded predetermined program into video data that can be played back by the mobile device, and the reproducible video that has undergone video conversion processing by the video conversion processing unit The moving image conversion system according to claim 1, further comprising a storage unit that stores data.   The router includes a first communication unit capable of communicating with the portable device without passing through the network, and the moving image conversion process is performed when the portable device is located within a range in which communication is possible by the first communication unit. The moving image conversion system according to claim 1, wherein the replayable moving image data is configured to be transferred to the portable device by the first communication unit.   The router includes a second communication unit capable of communicating with a charging cradle of the portable device, and when the portable device is connected to the charging cradle, the replayable moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process is converted to the second moving image data. The moving image conversion system according to claim 1, wherein the moving image conversion system is configured to be transferred to the portable device via the charging cradle by a communication unit.   The moving image conversion system according to claim 1, wherein the router is configured to transfer the replayable moving image data subjected to the moving image conversion process to the portable device via the network. . Mobile device information including a recording request signal for requesting recording of a predetermined program of television broadcasting, which is transmitted via a network by the mobile device, and information on at least one of a video format and a video size that can be reproduced by the mobile device And a receiving unit for receiving
The predetermined program is recorded based on the recording request signal received by the receiving unit, and the predetermined program recorded based on the portable device information received by the receiving unit can be reproduced by the portable device A router that is configured to transfer a moving image to a moving image, and to transfer the playable moving image data that has been converted to a moving image to the portable device, and is fixedly installed at a predetermined location. A television broadcast receiver capable of receiving the television broadcast;
A recording unit for recording the predetermined program based on the recording request signal received by the receiving unit;
A moving image conversion processing unit that converts the predetermined program recorded based on the mobile device information received by the receiving unit into moving image data that can be played back by the mobile device;
The router according to claim 9, further comprising: a storage unit that stores the playable moving image data that has been subjected to the moving image conversion process by the moving image conversion processing unit.

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