JP2011103525A - Av device and av system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem wherein a user cannot decide to perform reservation viewing and watch a reserved program or cancel the reservation viewing and continue watching a program currently viewed, since the user does not understand the content of the reserved program because the user forgets what kind of a program has been reserved, for example, in the case where the user does not know what kind of a program to be started for viewing even if the user is notified of the start timing of reservation viewing in a conventional technique. <P>SOLUTION: The AV device includes a function for outputting images and voice showing the contents of a reserved program, for example, a theme song of a film distribution company of a movie etc. if the reserved program is the movie, when the user is notified of the start of viewing reservation. The AV device has, therefore, a configuration where image data and voice data for notification are associated with a program ID to be managed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for notifying a viewer of the start of program display based on a viewing reservation.

  Some conventional television receivers have a function called “viewing reservation” so that a user can watch a desired program without missing it. This viewing reservation function is automatically activated at the broadcast start time of the reserved program (if it is in a standby state), for example, when a user designates reservation of viewing of a desired program using an electronic program guide or the like. In addition, when the operation of switching to the corresponding channel is performed, the reserved program is displayed on the display and can be viewed. However, in the viewing reservation, there is a time lag between the time when the switching operation to the corresponding channel is executed and the time when the viewing reservation is made by the user. For this reason, the user may have forgotten to register the viewing reservation at the start of program display by channel switching, and in this case, the user misunderstood that an operation that was not intended is performed without permission. There is also the possibility of causing it.

  Therefore, a function of outputting a message such as “Start display of the program reserved for viewing from now on” immediately before the start of the viewing reservation operation is implemented. Patent Document 1 below relates to a recording reservation instead of a viewing reservation, but in order to solve the same problem at the time of recording reservation, a PIP (picture-in-picture) circuit is provided at the time of execution of the reserved recording operation. There is disclosed a technique for displaying countdown information on the start of recording operation execution reserved on a display using a sub-screen.

JP 04-334180 A

  However, even if the display start timing of the program reserved for viewing in the conventional technique is notified to the user, there is a problem that it is not known what the program to be started is. In other words, for example, if you have forgotten what program you have reserved for viewing, even if you see the message “Start displaying programs reserved for viewing from now on” or a countdown, the user will be reserved for viewing. I don't know the contents of the program. Therefore, determine whether to perform automatic channel switching to a program reserved for viewing and view the reserved program, or cancel the viewing reservation and continue watching the currently viewed program, etc. I can't.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention notifies the user of the start of display of a program reserved for viewing. For example, if the program reserved for viewing is a movie, the theme song or theme video of the movie distributor is used. Therefore, an AV apparatus is provided which has a function of outputting an image and sound indicating the contents of the program, and has a configuration for managing image data and sound data for notification in association with a program ID. Specifically, a viewing reservation information acquisition unit that acquires viewing reservation information that is information for program viewing reservation and includes a program ID used to identify a program or / and a program attribute. A notification data acquisition unit for acquiring notification data for composing an image or / and a sound associated with the program ID and capable of identifying the content of the program specified by the viewing reservation information; Prior to execution of reservation, which is the output of a reserved program, a notification that is an image or / and sound composed of notification data acquired by the notification data acquisition unit in association with the program to be reserved And a notification output unit for outputting the AV device.

  Also, an AV device having a function of acquiring notification data indicating the contents of a program reserved for viewing using the electronic program guide, or a program ID managed in association with the notification data is also electronically stored. An AV apparatus having a function of acquiring using a program guide is also provided. In addition to the AV device as described above, an AV system that obtains notification data from an external portable storage device such as a flash memory or a server device on a network is also provided.

  According to the present invention configured as described above, for a program reserved for viewing, an image or sound managed in association with the program ID (for example, if the program is a movie, the theme song or theme video of the movie distributor) ) At the start of the viewing reservation operation or the like, and the user can be notified of the start of viewing in such a way that the contents of the program reserved for viewing can be understood. Therefore, even if the user forgets the contents of the program reserved for viewing, the user decides whether to execute the viewing reservation and view the reserved program, or cancel the viewing reservation and continue watching the currently viewed program. Etc.

The figure showing an example of the notice screen of the viewing reservation start by the AV apparatus of Example 1. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks in the AV apparatus according to the first embodiment. The figure showing an example of the GUI screen utilized in order to acquire viewing reservation information in the viewing reservation information acquisition part of the AV apparatus of Example 1. The figure showing an example of the table data utilized in order to specify the data for notification output according to the program with which viewing reservation was carried out in the AV apparatus of Example 1. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration in an AV apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process flow in the AV apparatus according to the first embodiment. The figure showing an example of the functional block in the AV apparatus of Example 2. The figure showing an example of the GUI screen by the electronic program guide information acquired in the electronic program guide information acquisition part of the AV apparatus of Example 2 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process flow in the AV apparatus according to the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In the first embodiment, claims 1, 4 and 5 will be mainly described. In the second embodiment, claims 2 and 3 will be mainly described.

Example 1
<Overview>
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification screen for starting viewing reservation by the AV apparatus according to the present embodiment. For example, this AV apparatus is in a standby state after a television broadcast program of a movie is reserved for viewing. When the broadcast start time of the program reserved for viewing approaches, the AV apparatus is activated and, as shown in FIG. 1A, a film countdown α that is displayed before the start of the theatrical movie, not just a countdown. Is displayed on the display. Then, in addition to starting viewing of the reserved program, the user who has seen such a movie-specific film countdown can easily grasp that the content of the program is a movie. In addition, by displaying an image similar to the image that is played immediately before the start of the theater movie immediately before the start of the viewing reservation, it is also possible to expect the effect of creating enjoyment as if watching the theater movie. In addition, for example, on an AV device in which a news program is reserved for viewing, a user views a baseball broadcast program on another channel. In such a case, when the broadcast start time of the program reserved for viewing approaches, the AV apparatus of the present embodiment displays an image image β indicating news on a sub-screen on the display as shown in FIG. The output is displayed and the user is notified of the start of the news program. Then, by notifying the start of the viewing reservation, the user determines whether to perform the reserved viewing and view the reserved viewing program, or to cancel the reserved viewing and continue watching the currently viewed program. You can do that.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks in the AV apparatus according to the present embodiment. The AV apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described by taking a television apparatus as an example. However, the AV apparatus is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, a radio apparatus or a recorder. The functional blocks of the apparatus and system described below can be realized as a combination of hardware and software. Specifically, if a general-purpose computer is used, a CPU, a main memory, a bus, or a secondary storage device (a hard disk, a non-volatile memory, a storage medium such as a CD or a DVD, and a read drive for the medium) ), Hardware components such as input devices used for information input, printing devices and display devices, and other external peripheral devices, interfaces for external peripheral devices, communication interfaces, and control of these hardware Examples include driver programs, other application programs, and user interface applications. Then, by CPU processing according to the program developed on the main memory, the data input from the input device or other interface and held in the memory or hard disk is processed and stored, An instruction for controlling the software is generated. Alternatively, the functional blocks of the present apparatus and system may be realized by a dedicated hardware configuration. In addition, the present invention can be realized not only as an apparatus or a system but also as a method. A part of the invention can be configured as software. Further, a software product used to cause a computer to execute such software and a recording medium on which the product is fixed are naturally included in the technical scope of the present invention (the same applies throughout the present specification). .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the “AV device” (0200) of this embodiment includes a “viewing reservation information acquisition unit” (0201), a “notification data acquisition unit” (0202), and a “notification output”. Part "(0203).

  The “viewing reservation information acquisition unit” (0201) has a function of acquiring viewing reservation information, which is information for viewing reservation of a program and is information including a program ID. The “program ID” is an ID used for identifying a program or / and a program attribute. Examples of the ID for identifying a program include a program title and a character / numeric symbol string attached to the program, as well as information such as a reception channel and a broadcast time. If the program ID is “reception channel and broadcast date and time”, in association with the notification data described later, for example, the drama notification data is obtained from statistical data such as that there are many dramas at 12:00 on one channel. You may comprise so that it may be linked | related. As the “program ID” for identifying the attribute of the program, for example, the genre of the program such as sports, news, and movies, the performer, director, director, producer, production company, distribution company, etc. Information that identifies the parties involved. If the program has an age limit for viewing, information indicating the age limit may be included. In addition, a program ID “other” for identifying a program that does not correspond to a preset classification example, for example, as described above is also included. In the AV apparatus according to the present embodiment, the program ID as described above is managed in association with notification data for starting viewing reservation, which will be described later, so that the notification data matched to the program reserved for viewing is provided. Can be output.

  In this viewing reservation information acquisition unit, in addition to the program ID as described above, “reception channel” and “broadcast date” for viewing reservation of the program (to specify the program to be subject to viewing reservation), etc. That is, viewing reservation information including information is acquired. The viewing reservation information acquisition unit can be realized by a GUI or an input device, for example. Specifically, for example, input fields such as “Reception channel” and “Broadcast date / time” as shown in FIG. 3 and program titles “Title” and “Genre” are displayed on the screen, and the input device is used. For example, information input by the user in the input field is acquired as viewing reservation information. Alternatively, as described later in the second embodiment, viewing reservation information as described above may be acquired using an electronic program guide.

  The “notification data acquisition unit” (0202) has a function for acquiring notification data associated with the program ID. “Notification data” refers to information for constructing an image or / and a sound that can identify the content of the program specified by the viewing reservation information. For example, a synopsis or explanation of the program, a title roll, Opening / ending videos such as end rolls, videos and sounds of other predetermined scenes in the program, performer images, theme songs such as theme songs, program specific jingles, and the like. In addition, there are image images such as identification icons indicating the genre of the program and age restrictions, film countdown images if the program is a movie as described above, or opening video or theme music specific to a distribution company.

  Moreover, regarding the acquisition method of the data for notification linked | related with program ID, the acquisition method by the following processes is mentioned, for example. That is, the notification data is stored in advance in a storage device such as an HDD (hard disk drive). In addition, table data as shown in FIG. 4 for managing the ID of the notification data in association with the program ID (or another identification information that can be linked / converted to the program ID) is also prepared. Then, by searching the management table data using the program ID included in the acquired viewing reservation information as a key, the notification data associated with the program ID is specified and acquired. The table data as shown in FIG. 4 may be prepared in advance. For example, when receiving viewing reservation information input from the user, a plurality of notification data candidates are presented on the GUI screen, and associated with the user. The notification data may be generated / updated by selecting the notification data. Alternatively, as described above, if the program ID is “reception channel and broadcast date and time”, for example, statistical data such as a drama on Monday at 12:00 on one channel is stored in advance, and the drama of the drama is obtained from the statistical data. The notification data may be acquired and associated.

  In addition, when the image or sound that is the notification data is not stored in the storage device or the like in advance, the notification data may be generated and acquired by the following process. For example, the Internet search is performed using the program ID included in the viewing reservation information as a search key. Further, for example, a domain name or the like is referred to using broadcast station information specified from the reception channel of the viewing reservation information, and a web page that is assumed to be the official HP of the program is extracted from the web pages that have been hit by the search. Then, for example, a top image or sound is acquired as notification data from the program official page. The notification data may be generated from a recorded program. For example, in the case of a continuous drama, a recording device is searched from the title name and the like, and program data of the drama recorded in the past is specified. Then, a predetermined scene such as an opening video is extracted from the specified program data by image or sound at a predetermined position or feature point matching, and the notification data is generated. Further, for example, whether or not there is a “special program immediately before the start of broadcasting of program A” broadcast before the broadcast of a program A is searched with reference to, for example, an electronic program guide and the video data and audio of the special program The data may be obtained as notification data for program A. Alternatively, as will be described later in the second embodiment, an outline of the program, an outline description, and the like may be acquired from the electronic program guide as notification data.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which acquires the data for notification as a user's self-shooting animation, the description text produced by the user, etc. by registering it in association with program ID. Specifically, for example, when acquiring viewing reservation information, a GUI that prompts the user to transmit and register the shot movie or created text from a terminal having a movie shooting function or text creation function such as a mobile phone. indicate. In accordance with this, the movie or text transmitted from the terminal is acquired and associated with the program ID included in the viewing reservation information. And if you dictate / describe the reason why you wanted to watch the reserved program in the movie or text you shot, the reason why the user wants to watch the program in addition to grasping the contents of the program Etc. can also be easily known.

  Further, information indicating that the program is a rebroadcast or a simulcast or that has already been recorded may be added to the notification data. Specifically, when viewing reservation information is acquired, the presence or absence of a rebroadcast tag is detected with reference to an electronic program guide or the like. Or another program frame in the electronic program guide or a recorded list of the recording device is searched by using the program name specified in the electronic program guide etc. (further episodes, subtitles, etc.) as a search key, and there is the same name. Judge. If the re-broadcast tag is added, the information indicating that it is re-broadcast, and if it is determined that it is simulcast by searching the electronic program guide, the information indicating that it is simulcast is searched in the recorded list. If it is determined that the recording has been completed, information indicating that the recording has been completed is added to the notification data. Alternatively, the notification data may be notified by adding end time information of the program.

  As described above, the AV apparatus of the present application has a configuration in which the program ID included in the viewing reservation information and the notification data are associated with each other, and thereby the contents of the program are notified when the start of the viewing reservation is notified to the user. It is possible to use an image, sound, or the like of notification data that can be identified.

  The “notification output unit” (0203) uses the notification data acquired by the notification data acquisition unit in association with the program to be reserved for execution prior to reservation execution, which is the output of the program reserved for viewing. It has a function for outputting a notification which is a configured image or / and sound. Specifically, when viewing reservation for the program ID “news” is executed, an image of the news is acquired by the notification data acquisition unit described above with reference to, for example, the table data shown in FIG. Then, since the image image of the news is output and displayed on the display, the user can easily grasp that the program to be subject to the viewing reservation operation is a news program. Alternatively, when performing viewing reservation for the program ID “XX distribution company (movie program)”, for example, referring to the table data shown in FIG. The opening video and music that flows before the start of the movie are acquired. And since the opening image | video and music are output from a display and a speaker, a user can anticipate easily grasping | ascertaining that a movie program will be started by viewing reservation operation | movement. The output form of the notification data in the notification output unit is not particularly limited. For example, when the AV apparatus is in a standby state and returns from there to output a notification image, the notification data may be displayed in full screen. However, if another broadcast program or recorded content is being viewed on the AV device, a notification image may be displayed on the child screen or the like so as not to interfere with the current viewing.

  Further, a button function such as a recording button may be added to an image output based on the notification data. With this configuration, the user recognizes the content of a program that is about to start, and for example, when the user wants to continue watching a program that is currently being watched but also wants to watch a program that is reserved for viewing. By simply selecting and operating the notification image displayed on the screen, the program can be easily changed from a viewing reservation target to a recording processing target. In addition, when the viewing time zones of a plurality of programs reserved for viewing overlap, a plurality of notification data may be output simultaneously with a button function. Specifically, according to the acquired viewing reservation information, for example, an electronic program guide is referred to, and the broadcast start time and the broadcast end time of each program reserved for viewing by the search and calculation processing by the arithmetic circuit are specified to determine the broadcast time. Calculate the band. Then, the calculated broadcast time zones of the programs are compared, and the arithmetic circuit determines whether or not the broadcast time zones overlap. If they overlap, all the notification data images are displayed on the screen, for example, by arranging them simultaneously. Further, the simultaneously displayed images are configured to have a selection button function and a recording button function, so that the user can select a plurality of notification images on the screen to view which program is viewed or not viewed. You can easily specify which programs are to be recorded. In addition, even when it is judged from information on the electronic program guide, for example, that a plurality of programs such as news and weather forecasts are mixed in one program frame, a plurality of notification data is similarly output. Furthermore, a configuration may be adopted in which a selection operation, a recording operation, or the like is received from the user using the notification image.

  Alternatively, the notification data output unit may be configured to output notification data to an external device such as a mobile phone or a bathroom intercom. Specifically, the notification data output unit of the AV apparatus according to the present embodiment performs “wireless communication using an“ external device address holding unit ”that holds communication address information of an external device that is an output destination, and the communication address as a destination. And “radio communication means” for outputting notification data. In this way, for example, even if the user forgets that at the start time of the viewing reservation and is not in front of the AV device, the user is notified of the start of the viewing reservation in such a way that the contents of the viewing reserved program can be grasped. It can be carried out.

  The image and sound managed in association with the program ID of the program reserved for viewing by the AV apparatus of the present embodiment having the above configuration are output at the start of the viewing reservation operation, and the contents of the program reserved for viewing It is possible to notify the user of the start of viewing in such a way that can be understood. Therefore, even if the user forgets the contents of the program reserved for viewing, the user decides whether to execute the viewing reservation and view the reserved program, or cancel the viewing reservation and continue watching the currently viewed program. Etc.

<Other functional configuration>
In addition, this embodiment may be an AV system including a combination of the AV apparatus as described above and an external portable storage device or a server apparatus on a network. Regarding the acquisition of the notification data, the notification data held in the external portable storage device (for example, USB (Universal Serial Bus) connected flash memory) or the server device on the network is acquired. Condition. Specifically, the “portable storage device” or “server device” is associated with a program ID, and a notification for configuring an image or / and a sound that can identify the content of the program specified by the viewing reservation information. It is a device that can store notification data and output the notification data to the notification data acquisition unit. An AV system is constructed with the “portable storage device” or “server device” having the above configuration and the “AV device”, and the notification data acquisition unit of the AV device is an external “portable storage device”. ”Or“ server device ”to obtain notification data. Then, by holding the notification data in the external device, for example, the notification data can be updated as appropriate, and if it is a portable storage device, it can be selected and various notification data can be selected. Can provide various services. In addition, the AV apparatus according to the present embodiment may be configured to determine whether to use the notification image or sound output function according to the presence or absence of connection detection of the portable storage device.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of the AV apparatus when the functional components are realized as hardware. The operation of each hardware component in the notification data output process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in this figure, the AV device is a data acquisition unit for notification, and “CPU (central processing unit)” (0501) and “main memory” (0502) for executing various other arithmetic processes. And. “Input device” (0503) which is a viewing reservation information acquisition unit, “display” (0504) and “speaker” (0505) which are notification output units, and “HDD” (0506) which holds notification data I have. They are connected to each other via a data communication path such as a “system bus” to transmit / receive information and process information. A program is read out to the “main memory”, and the “CPU” refers to the read out program and executes various arithmetic processes according to the procedure indicated by the program. In addition, a plurality of addresses are assigned to each of the “main memory” and “HDD”, and in the arithmetic processing of the “CPU”, the address is specified and the stored data is accessed to access the data. It is possible to perform the arithmetic processing used.

  Here, according to the operation input of the “input device” by the user, the AV apparatus of this embodiment accepts an operation command for starting the viewing reservation registration process. Then, in accordance with the operation command, the “CPU” interprets the viewing reservation information acquisition program, and in accordance with the interpretation result, for example, the viewing reservation information input GUI as shown in FIG. 3 or an electronic program having the same function. The table GUI is output and displayed on the “display”. When the input of “broadcast start time”, “reception channel”, and “program ID” using the GUI is received, the information is stored in addresses 1, 2, 3, etc. of the “main memory”. Also, the program ID is acquired by searching the electronic program guide using “broadcast start time” and “reception channel” as search keys by logical operation processing of “CPU”, for example, and from a program information hit in the search, a predetermined program ID ( For example, a process for acquiring a program title, genre information, or the like) is also included. Thereafter, the logic of the “CPU” compares the current time information included in the broadcast wave received by the “internal clock” or “tuner” (not shown) with the broadcast start time stored at address 1 of the “main memory”. It is executed by arithmetic processing.

  Then, when a determination result is output that the numerical value indicated by the current time information coincides with a numerical value indicating, for example, one minute before the broadcast start time, the “CPU” next acquires the notification data. Interpret the program. Then, according to the interpretation result, the “CPU” searches the table data as shown in FIG. 4 held in “HDD” using “program ID” stored at address 3 of “main memory” as a search key. . Then, the ID of the notification data 1 managed in association with the program ID that matches the search is acquired and stored in the address 4 of the “main memory”. Specifically, for example, if the program ID is “news program A”, the ID of “image image of news program” or “theme music of news program A” is acquired as shown in FIG. Subsequently, the “CPU” interprets the notification data output program, reads the image data and audio data constituting the notification data 1 identified by the ID of the notification data acquired according to the interpretation result from the “HDD”, The data is output to “display”, “speaker”, and “processing circuit” (not shown). For example, a news program image for notifying the news program is displayed on the “display” one minute before the reservation for viewing the news program, and the theme music of the news program A is output from the “speaker”. It is. Of course, the above example is merely an example, and for example, processing such as generation of image data and audio data in accordance with a program ID in relation to acquisition of notification data is realized by “CPU”, “main memory”, and a program therefor. It is better to configure as follows.

<Process flow>
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow in the AV apparatus according to the present embodiment. The steps shown below may be steps executed by each hardware configuration of the computer as described above, or may be processing steps that constitute a program for controlling the computer recorded on a medium. I do not care. As shown in this figure, first, viewing reservation information including a program ID is acquired by, for example, receiving a user operation using a predetermined GUI or the like (step S0601). Thereafter, for example, FIG. 4 shows notification data for constructing an image or / and a sound associated with the program ID included in the acquired viewing reservation information and identifying the content of the program specified by the viewing reservation information. It identifies and acquires by referring to the table data shown etc. (step S0602). Then, when the viewing start time of the program specified by the viewing reservation information is approaching, for example, one minute before that time is determined (step S0603), prior to the reservation execution which is the output of the viewing reserved program, The image or / and the sound constituted by the notification data acquired by the notification data acquisition unit is output to a display or a speaker (step S0604).

<Brief description of effect>
As described above, the AV apparatus according to the present embodiment outputs the image and sound managed in association with the program ID of the program reserved for viewing at the start of the viewing reservation operation, and the contents of the program reserved for viewing are displayed. The user can be notified of the start of viewing in a way that can be understood. Therefore, even if the user forgets the contents of the program reserved for viewing, the user decides whether to execute the viewing reservation and view the reserved program, or cancel the viewing reservation and continue to watch the currently viewed program. You can do that.

<< Example 2 >>
<Overview>
The present embodiment is characterized in that, based on the above-described embodiment, for example, it has a function of acquiring a synopsis or outline description of a program reserved for viewing using an electronic program guide and outputting it as notification data. This is an AV device. The AV apparatus according to the present embodiment further includes a function of receiving viewing reservation information using the electronic program guide and extracting the program ID of the program reserved for viewing from the information of the electronic program guide. May be.

    <Functional Configuration> FIG. 7 shows that the “AV device” (0700) of the present embodiment is based on the above-described embodiment, based on “viewing reservation information acquisition unit” (0701) and “notification data acquisition unit” (0702). And “notification output unit” (0703). Moreover, it may be configured as an “AV system” in combination with a “portable storage device” or “server device” (not shown). In addition, since these structural requirements have already been described in the above embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The feature of the AV apparatus of the present embodiment is that it further includes an “electronic program guide information acquisition unit” (0704), and the notification data acquisition unit (0702) provides “first electronic program guide information acquisition means” (0705). ).

  The “electronic program guide information acquisition unit” (0704) has a function of acquiring electronic program guide information, for example, a configuration for acquiring electronic program guide information provided via the Internet, and an electronic program included in a broadcast wave. This can be realized by a configuration for extracting program guide information. Further, the “electronic program guide information” is a GUI configured with images as shown in FIG. 8, for example, and each program frame includes, for example, “reception channel” and “broadcast start time (and broadcast end time)”. In addition, information such as “program name”, “program genre”, “performer”, “summary”, “program overview”, and the like are associated with each other. Therefore, the user can easily enter the “reception channel” and “broadcast start time” and designate the viewing reservation by designating a desired program frame in the electronic program guide.

  The “first electronic program guide information acquisition unit” (0705) has a function of acquiring notification data from the acquired electronic program guide information. That is, as described above, information such as “Synopsis” and “Program Summary” is associated with the program frame designated by the user operation for viewing reservation. Therefore, when the viewing reservation information is acquired, for example, an explanation such as “Synopsis” or “Program Summary” is acquired and used as notification data. Note that in addition to the “summary” acquired here, the image image, other images, and sound described in the above embodiment may be collectively output as notification data.

  In addition, the viewing reservation information acquisition unit (0701) of the AV apparatus according to the present embodiment may further include a “second electronic program guide information acquisition unit” (not shown). This “second electronic program guide information acquisition means” has a function of acquiring, from the acquired electronic program guide information, a program ID used for identifying the program or / and the attribute of the program. That is, as described above, the program frame designated by the user operation for viewing reservation includes “reception channel”, “broadcast start time”, “program name”, and other tags (“program genre”, “performer”, etc. Information). Therefore, when acquiring viewing reservation information, for example, information such as “reception channel”, “broadcast start time”, “program name”, “program genre”, “performer”, etc. is used as the program ID. .

  As described above, the AV apparatus and AV system of the present embodiment can easily acquire notification data and viewing reservation information including a program ID using an electronic program guide.

<Process flow>
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process flow in the AV apparatus according to the present embodiment. The steps shown below may be steps executed by each hardware configuration of the computer as described above, or may be processing steps that constitute a program for controlling the computer recorded on a medium. I do not care. As shown in this figure, first, electronic program guide information is acquired, for example, via the Internet or by extracting from broadcast waves (step S0901). Then, the viewing reservation information including the program ID is acquired by receiving a user operation via the electronic program guide information (step S0902). Thereafter, for example, a synopsis is acquired from the electronic program guide as the notification data associated with the program ID (step S0903). Then, when the viewing start time of the program specified by the viewing reservation information approaches (step S0904), for example, an outline constituted by the acquired notification data prior to execution of the reservation that is the output of the viewing reserved program. Are output to a display or the like (step S0905).

<Brief description of effect>
As described above, the AV apparatus according to the present embodiment can easily acquire notification data and viewing reservation information including a program ID using an electronic program guide.

0200 AV device 0201 Viewing reservation information acquisition unit 0202 Notification data acquisition unit 0203 Notification output unit

Claims (5)

Viewing reservation information acquisition unit for acquiring viewing reservation information, which is information for program viewing reservation and includes a program ID used to identify a program or / and a program attribute;
A notification data acquisition unit for acquiring notification data for configuring an image and / or sound associated with the program ID and capable of identifying the content of the program specified by the viewing reservation information;
Prior to execution of reservation, which is an output of a program reserved for viewing, an image and / or sound constituted by notification data acquired by the notification data acquisition unit in association with a program to be reserved. A notification output unit for outputting a notification;
AV apparatus having It further has an electronic program guide information acquisition unit for acquiring electronic program guide information,
2. The AV apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification data acquisition unit further includes first electronic program guide information acquisition means for acquiring notification data from the acquired electronic program guide information.   The said viewing reservation information acquisition part has the 2nd electronic program guide information acquisition means which acquires program ID utilized in order to identify the attribute of the said program or / and a program from the acquired electronic program guide information. 2. The AV device according to 2. Notification data associated with a program ID and used to construct an image and / or sound that can identify the content of the program specified by the viewing reservation information is stored, and the notification data acquisition unit receives the notification data A portable storage device capable of outputting
An AV system comprising: the AV device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Notification data associated with a program ID and used to construct an image and / or sound that can identify the content of the program specified by the viewing reservation information is stored, and the notification data acquisition unit receives the notification data A server device capable of outputting
An AV system comprising: the AV device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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