JP2012181054A - Information output device and information output method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information output device capable of outputting guidance information at appropriate timing.SOLUTION: An information output device comprises control means and output means. The control means executes first processing for outputting a first content in response to a power state changing instruction. The output means outputs the first content after starting outputting guidance information supplied from an external device in a first time period from the input of the power state changing instruction to the output of the first content.

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to an information output apparatus and an information output method.

  In recent years, an information output device such as a digital TV has been widely used. For example, the information output device can be connected to another electronic device wirelessly or by wire, can receive information from the other electronic device, and can output the received information.

  In recent years, the use of smart meters has been studied due to the growing interest in energy saving. For example, a smart meter is installed in each household, can monitor energy consumption in each household, and can display energy consumption information and the like.

  As described above, since the information output device can receive and display information from other electronic devices, it is considered that the information output device provides various information such as energy consumption information to the user. .

JP 2008-151614 A

  For example, in an information output device that can receive various information from other electronic devices and provide it to the user, when the information is confirmed, the user performs a predetermined operation for outputting various information to the information output device. Will do. That is, unless the user performs a predetermined operation, the information output device does not output various information provided from other electronic devices. The energy consumption information as described above is conveniently displayed at an appropriate timing even without a predetermined operation for displaying the energy consumption information.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an information output apparatus and an information output method capable of outputting guide information at an appropriate timing.

  The information output device of the embodiment includes a control unit and an output unit. The control means executes a first process for outputting the first content in response to a power state transition instruction. The output means starts outputting the guidance information provided from an external device in a first time period from the input of the power supply state transition instruction to the output of the first content, and then the first content. Is output.

It is a figure showing a schematic structure of an information output system concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the information output system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of the guidance information which concerns on 1st and 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of the guidance information which concerns on 1st and 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of the guidance information which concerns on 1st and 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of the guidance information which concerns on 1st and 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure of the television which concerns on 1st and 2nd embodiment.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an information output system according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the information output system includes, for example, a television (information output device) 1, a repeater (ESP (Energy Service Portals) / Gateway / Bridge) 2, and a smart meter 3.

  The television 1 is connected to the smart meter 3 via a repeater 2 in a wireless or wired manner. Thereby, the television 1 can receive various information from the smart meter 3 via the repeater 2. Various communication technologies can be applied to the interface between the television 1 and the repeater 2 and the interface between the repeater 2 and the smart meter 3. For example, communication technologies such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and PLC can be applied to the interface.

  For example, the television 1 can obtain various information (guidance information) such as smart energy data (smart energy data) from the smart meter 3 (external device) via the repeater 2. For example, the smart meter 3 is installed in each home, communicates with an electronic device such as an air conditioner, a lighting device, and a video device through short-range wireless communication, receives power consumption information from each electronic device, The power consumption information and total power consumption information of the electronic device can be displayed or transmitted to other devices. Furthermore, the smart meter 3 can manage the power consumption of each electronic device in each time zone, the power consumption of one day, the power consumption of one week, the power consumption of one month, You can also manage the total power consumption of each time zone, the total power consumption of one day, the total power consumption of one week, the total power consumption of one month, etc., and display these managed information It can also be sent to other devices. Such information on power consumption is collectively referred to as smart energy data. The smart meter 3 may receive the power consumption information as described above from a home power meter.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an information output system according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the information output system includes, for example, a television (information output device) 1 and a smart meter 3. That is, the television (information output device) 1 can obtain information (guidance information) regarding power consumption directly from the smart meter 3 via the interface. Communication technologies such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wi-Fi, and PLC can be applied to the interface.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the television 1 according to the first and second embodiments. In the first and second embodiments, various information output by the television 1 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to various information output by the television 1. For example, various information outputs described below can be realized by various recorders and players capable of outputting various information.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the television 1 includes a recording / reproducing unit 1a, a video display unit 1b, and an audio output unit 1c. The recorder described above is configured by the recording / playback unit 1a, and the player described above is configured by the playback unit of the recording / playback unit 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the recording / reproducing unit 1a includes a user operation input unit 101, a signal light receiving unit 102, a communication module 103, a control module (controller) 104, a tuner unit 105, a memory 106, an OSD control module 107, a recording / reproducing signal. A processing module 108, a composition processing module 109, a disk drive unit 111, a hard disk drive unit 112, and a human sensor 113 are provided.

  The control module 104 can control a program recording operation and a reproducing operation, and can control the output of guidance information at an appropriate timing described later. The communication module 103 can transmit various information to the smart meter 3, for example, and can receive various information from the smart meter 3. Alternatively, the communication module 103 can transmit various types of information to the smart meter 3 via the repeater 2, for example, and receive various types of information from the smart meter 3 via the repeater 2. The memory 106 can store various information received by the communication module 103. For example, the memory 106 stores the latest various information provided from the smart meter 3.

  The tuner unit 105 selects a broadcast signal of a designated channel and inputs the selected broadcast signal to the recording / playback signal processing module 108. When the recording process is designated, the recording / playback signal processing module 108 inputs the program content (video signal and audio signal) corresponding to the broadcast signal to the disk drive unit 111 or the hard disk drive unit 112. The disc drive unit 111 records the input program content on an optical disc such as a DVD or a BD (Blu-ray) (registered trademark). Alternatively, the hard disk drive unit 112 records the input program content on the hard disk. When the reproduction process is designated, the recording / reproduction signal processing module 108 outputs the program content corresponding to the broadcast signal to the video display unit 1b and the audio output unit 1c via the synthesis processing module 109.

  Next, an example of various operations via the remote controller 102a will be described. Since various operations via the user operation input unit 101 are substantially the same as various operations via the remote controller 102a, description thereof is omitted.

  The remote controller 102a includes a plurality of keys, and transmits a signal corresponding to an instruction input via these keys. The signal light receiving unit 102 receives a signal from the remote controller 102 a and notifies the control module 104 of the signal. For example, when the remote controller 102a transmits an electronic program guide (EPG) request signal, the control module 104 receives the electronic program guide request signal and controls the display of the electronic program guide.

  For example, the video recording / playback apparatus 1 can acquire electronic program information for displaying an electronic program guide from a broadcast signal input to the tuner unit 105. The video recording / playback apparatus 1 can also acquire electronic program information via a network. The memory 106 stores the acquired electronic program information, and the control module 104 generates an electronic program guide based on the stored electronic program information and outputs it to the OSD control module 107. The OSD control module 107 outputs the electronic program guide to the composition processing module 109. Based on the OSD control of the OSD control module 107, the composition processing module 109 can output only the video of the electronic program guide or can output the video of the electronic program guide superimposed on the video of the predetermined program. It is also possible to output a video of a predetermined program and a video of an electronic program guide. Thereby, the video display unit 1a displays the electronic program guide.

  Hereinafter, an example of information output processing by the information output system according to the first and second embodiments will be described.

  A first example of the information output process will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, the user can select the power key 1021 of the remote controller 102a and instruct the television 1 in a state (standby state) to which standby power (<operating power) is supplied (power on). In response to the selection of the power key 1021, the remote controller 102a provides a power control signal (power state transition instruction) that is a signal for instructing the television 1 to switch the standby state / operation state (power on / power off). Send. In response to reception (input) of the power control signal in the standby state, the control module 104 executes power-on processing, selects a designated channel, and outputs a program (first content) provided by the designated channel. A first process for performing the above is executed.

  That is, when the television 1 in a state where standby power (<operating power) is supplied (standby state) receives the power control signal, the control module 104 requests operating power (> standby power), and the television 1 Is supplied with operating power. That is, when the television 1 in the standby state receives the power control signal, the television 1 switches from the standby state to a state in which operating power is supplied (operating state). Note that the standby power may be zero. For example, the television 1 may be equipped with a battery and may be in a standby state by supplying power from the battery.

  Further, in response to receiving the power control signal, the control module 104 reads the channel information selected at the end of the previous operation state from the memory 106 and notifies the tuner unit 105 of the read channel information as the designated channel. . The tuner unit 105 selects a designated channel signal from the broadcast signal, and the recording / playback signal processing module 108 decodes the designated channel signal and outputs a video signal and an audio signal based on the designated channel signal. Correspondingly, the video display unit 1b displays video based on the designated channel signal, and the audio output unit 1c outputs audio based on the designated channel signal.

  In response to the reception of the power control signal, the control module 104 updates the latest guidance stored in the memory 106 in the waiting time zone (first time zone) required for the power-on process and the first process described above. The start of output of information D1 (FIG. 3) is instructed. For example, the guidance information D1 includes information regarding power consumption as described above.

  Alternatively, the control module 104 provides guidance information to the smart meter 3 in the waiting time zone (first time zone) required for the power-on process and the first process in response to reception of the power control signal. The latest guidance information is received from the smart meter 3, and the output of the received latest guidance information is instructed to start.

  Alternatively, in the standby state, the control module 104 and the communication module 103 periodically request guidance information from the smart meter 3, receive the latest guidance information from the smart meter 3, and receive the latest guidance information received. Is periodically updated on the memory 106, and the control module 104 instructs to start outputting the latest guidance information periodically updated on the memory 106 in response to reception of the power control signal.

  Corresponding to the above, the recording / reproducing signal processing module 108 and the OSD control module 107 start outputting guidance information, and for example, the video display unit 1b starts displaying guidance information. That is, in response to the reception of the power control signal, the video display unit 1b starts displaying the guidance information during the waiting time period, and then starts displaying the video based on the designated channel signal. For example, the video display unit 1b displays guidance information for a seconds.

  Here, an example of the a second will be described.

  For example, the memory 106 stores the a seconds. The a seconds may be a default value stored in the memory 106, a user set value, or a time (necessary value) required for the first process calculated in advance. There may be. Further, the control module 104 executes control for displaying guidance information based on the maximum value among the default value, the user setting value, and the necessary value.

  For example, when the default value is set to 2 seconds, the user set value is set to 5 seconds, and the required value is set to 3 seconds, the control module 104 instructs the start of display of guidance information during the waiting time period, Control for displaying guidance information is executed. For example, when the default value is set to 2 seconds, the user set value is set to 3 seconds, and the required value is set to 5 seconds, the control module 104 instructs the start of display of guidance information during the waiting time period, Control for displaying guidance information is executed. Alternatively, the control module 104 may apply the maximum value among the default value, the user setting value, and the necessary value, with the necessary value as an upper limit.

  As described above, the television 1 can execute the information output process corresponding to the reception of the power control signal. That is, the television 1 can start outputting guidance information during a standby time until video and audio are output based on the designated channel signal. For example, the television 1 can display information on the power consumption from the smart meter 3 during the standby time until video and audio are output based on the designated channel signal. Thereby, even if a user does not consciously request guidance information, the user can see guidance information. That is, the user is more aware of the ecology movement.

  In the above description, the case where the television 1 starts outputting the guidance information during the standby time until the video and audio based on the designated channel signal are output in response to the reception of the power control signal has been described. However, in response to the reception of the power control signal, the television 1 waits until video and audio are output based on the content stored in the optical disk of the disk drive unit 111 or the hard disk of the hard disk drive unit 112. It is also possible to start outputting guidance information.

  Next, a second example of information output processing will be described.

  For example, the user can select the power key 1021 of the remote controller 102a and instruct the television 1 in a state where the operating power is supplied (operating state) to power off. The remote controller 102a transmits a power control signal in response to selection of the power key 1021. The control module 104 executes power-off processing and guidance information output processing in response to reception of the power control signal in the operating state.

  That is, when the television 1 in the operating state to which the operating power is supplied receives the power control signal, the control module 104 stores the selected channel information in the memory 106 and outputs an image based on the designated channel signal. Stop and stop outputting audio based on the specified channel signal. Furthermore, the control module 104 instructs the start of output of the latest guidance information stored in the memory 106. Alternatively, the control module 104 requests guidance information from the smart meter 3, receives the latest guidance information from the smart meter 3, and instructs the start of output of the received latest guidance information.

  Corresponding to the above, the recording / reproducing signal processing module 108 and the OSD control module 107 start outputting guidance information, and for example, the video display unit 1b starts displaying guidance information. That is, in response to the reception of the power control signal, the video display unit 1b starts displaying the video based on the designated channel signal after starting displaying the guidance information. For example, the video display unit 1b displays guidance information for b seconds. For example, the memory 106 stores the b seconds. The b seconds may be a default value stored in the memory 106 or a user set value.

  After elapse of b seconds, the control module 104 requests a change from the operating power supply state to the standby power supply state, and the television 1 is supplied with standby power. That is, when the television 1 in the operating state receives the power control signal, the television 1 stops outputting video based on the designated channel signal, stops outputting audio based on the designated channel signal, outputs guidance information, and then operates. Switch from state to standby state.

  As described above, the television 1 can execute the information output process corresponding to the reception of the power control signal. That is, the television 1 can output guidance information before transitioning from the operating state to the standby state. For example, the television 1 can display information on power consumption from the smart meter 3 before transitioning from the operating state to the standby state. Thereby, even if a user does not consciously request guidance information, the user can see guidance information.

  Next, a third example of the information output process will be described.

  For example, the user can select various keys of the remote controller 102a and give various instructions to the television 1 in the operating state. In response to this, the television 1 may reload data to be displayed on the video display unit 1b.

  For example, the user can select the channel key 1022 of the remote controller 102a and instruct the television 1 to, for example, channel A. The remote controller 102a transmits, for example, a channel A designation signal in response to selection of the channel key 1022. In response to receiving the channel A designation signal, the control module 104 executes a second process for outputting a program provided by the channel A. The second process includes reloading of data to be displayed on the video display unit 1b.

  That is, the control module 104 executes channel A selection processing in response to reception of the channel A designation signal, the tuner unit 105 selects the channel A broadcast signal, and the recording / playback signal processing module 108 The broadcast signal of channel A is decoded, and a video signal and an audio signal based on the broadcast signal of channel A are output. Correspondingly, the video display unit 1b displays video based on the broadcast signal of channel A, and the audio output unit 1c outputs audio based on the broadcast signal of channel A. That is, the video displayed on the video display unit 1b is switched to the video based on the broadcast signal of channel A.

  In response to reception of the channel A designation signal, the control module 104 outputs the latest guidance information stored in the memory 106 during the above-described waiting time zone (second time zone) required for the second processing. Instruct the start. Alternatively, the control module 104 requests guidance information from the smart meter 3 during the waiting time zone (second time zone) required for the second processing in response to reception of the channel A designation signal. The latest guidance information is received from the smart meter 3, and the start of output of the received latest guidance information is instructed.

  Corresponding to the above, the recording / reproducing signal processing module 108 and the OSD control module 107 start outputting guidance information, and for example, the video display unit 1b starts displaying guidance information. That is, in response to reception of the channel A designation signal, the video display unit 1b starts displaying guidance information in the waiting time zone, and then starts displaying video based on the channel A broadcast signal. For example, the video display unit 1b displays guidance information for c seconds. For example, the memory 106 stores the c seconds. The c seconds may be a default value stored in the memory 106 or a user set value.

  Alternatively, the user can select the electronic program guide key 1023 of the remote controller 102a and instruct the television 1 to display the electronic program guide. The remote controller 102a transmits an electronic program guide request signal in response to the selection of the electronic program guide key 1023. In response to receiving the electronic program guide request signal, the control module 104 executes a third process for outputting the electronic program guide. The third process includes reloading of data to be displayed on the video display unit 1b.

  That is, the control module 104 executes an electronic program guide output process in response to the reception of the electronic program guide request signal. For example, the OSD control module 107 displays an electronic program guide based on the broadcast signal. Program guide display information is generated and electronic program guide display information is output. Correspondingly, the video display unit 1b displays a video based on the electronic program guide display information. That is, the video displayed on the video display unit 1b is switched to the video of the electronic program guide.

  In response to the reception of the electronic program guide request signal, the control module 104 outputs the latest guide information stored in the memory 106 during the above-described waiting time zone (third time zone) required for the third processing. Instruct the start. Alternatively, the control module 104 requests guidance information from the smart meter 3 in the waiting time zone (third time zone) required for the third processing in response to reception of the electronic program guide request signal. The latest guidance information is received from the smart meter 3, and the start of output of the received latest guidance information is instructed.

  Corresponding to the above, the recording / reproducing signal processing module 108 and the OSD control module 107 start outputting guidance information, and for example, the video display unit 1b starts displaying guidance information. That is, in response to the reception of the electronic program guide request signal, the video display unit 1b starts displaying the guidance information during the waiting time period, and then starts displaying the video of the electronic program guide. For example, the video display unit 1b displays guidance information for d seconds. For example, the memory 106 stores the d seconds. The d seconds may be a default value stored in the memory 106 or a user set value.

  As described above, the television 1 can execute information output processing corresponding to reception of a channel A designation signal, an electronic program guide request signal, or the like. That is, the television 1 can start outputting guidance information during a standby time until video and audio based on the broadcast signal of channel A are output. Also, the television 1 can start outputting guidance information during a standby time until video corresponding to the electronic program guide is output. Thereby, even if a user does not consciously request guidance information, the user can see guidance information.

  Next, a fourth example of the information output process will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, the control module 104 of the television 1 detects the user's trend based on the output from the human sensor 113, and according to the detection result of the user's trend, the voice guidance corresponding to the above guidance information (for example, summarized) The output of the information A1) regarding the consumed power is controlled. For example, when the control module 104 detects the user leaving or moving around, the control module 104 controls the output of the voice guidance corresponding to the guidance information described above. In response to this, the recording / playback signal processing module 108 outputs audio data corresponding to the guidance information, and the audio output unit 1c outputs audio corresponding to the guidance information. For example, the summarized information A1 regarding power consumption is information on the total power consumption of the day.

  Further, the control module 104 can change the volume level of the sound of the program being output when the sound data corresponding to the guidance information is output. For example, the control module 104 changes the volume level of the program audio from the first volume level to the second volume level (<first volume level), or changes the volume level of the program audio to the first volume level. To 0 level (stops audio output). Thereby, the audio | voice output part 1c can output the audio | voice of the changed program, and also can output the audio | voice corresponding to guidance information.

  Also, the second example and the fourth example described above can be combined. That is, when the power control signal is received in the operation state and the absence or leaving of the user is detected, the control module 104 executes control for outputting voice guidance corresponding to the guidance information. Further, in this case, the control module 104 can also execute control for not outputting the display guidance corresponding to the guidance information. Correspondingly, when the power control signal is received in the operating state and the absence or leaving of the user is detected, the voice output unit 1c outputs a voice corresponding to the guidance information.

  As described above, the television 1 can execute the information output process according to the user's trend. That is, when the television 1 detects the movement, leaving, absence, etc. of the user, the television 1 can output the guidance voice corresponding to the guidance information. Thereby, even if a user does not consciously request guidance information, the user can know and confirm the guidance information at a position away from the television 1.

  Next, a fifth example of the information output process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  For example, the user can select various keys of the remote controller 102a and give various instructions to the television 1 in the operating state. Correspondingly, in the third example, the case where the television 1 reloads data to be displayed on the video display unit 1b has been described. In the fifth example, a case will be described in which the television 1 does not reload data for display on the video display unit 1b.

  For example, the user can select the volume key 1024 of the remote controller 102a and instruct the television 1 to change the volume, for example. In response to the selection of the volume key 1024, the remote controller 102a transmits a volume change signal, for example. The control module 104 executes volume change processing in response to receiving the volume change signal. In this case, the reload process described above does not occur.

  Further, the control module 104 controls to output the guidance information in response to the reception of the volume change signal, and in response to this, the video display unit 1b displays immediately before, for example, as shown in FIG. A video D3 corresponding to the guidance information can be displayed (pop-up display) on the video D2. Further, the video display unit 1b can display the video D3 corresponding to the guidance information on the video D2 displayed immediately before, and further scroll the video D3 corresponding to the guidance information. Thus, the user can view the video D3 corresponding to the guidance information while watching the video D2 corresponding to the program. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6, the video display unit 1b of the television 1 can separately display the video D4 displayed immediately before and the video D5 corresponding to the guidance information. That is, the recording / playback signal processing module 108 resizes (reduces) the video displayed immediately before, and the video display unit 1b separately displays the resized video D4 and the video D5 corresponding to the guide information. Can do. Thereby, the user can view the video D5 corresponding to the guidance information while watching the video D4 corresponding to the program.

  As described above, the television 1 can execute information output processing corresponding to reception of a volume change signal or the like. That is, when the television 1 detects a volume change signal or the like, the television 1 can display the guidance information while displaying the video corresponding to the program. Thereby, even if the user does not consciously request the guide information, the user can view the guide information while watching the video corresponding to the program.

  Next, a sixth example of the information output process will be described.

  For example, the communication module 103 of the television 1 periodically requests guidance information from the smart meter 3 (or the repeater 2), and the communication module 103 of the television 1 periodically requests the smart meter 3. When receiving the guide information from (or the repeater 2), the control module 104 executes control for displaying the received guide information periodically. In response to this, the video display unit 1b displays the guidance information received periodically.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the video display unit 1b can display (pop-up display) a video D3 corresponding to the guidance information on the video D2 displayed immediately before. Further, the video display unit 1b can display the video D3 corresponding to the guidance information on the video D2 displayed immediately before, and further scroll the video D3 corresponding to the guidance information. Thus, the user can view the video D3 corresponding to the guidance information while watching the video D2 corresponding to the program. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6, the video display unit 1b of the television 1 can separately display the video D4 displayed immediately before and the video D5 corresponding to the guidance information. That is, the recording / playback signal processing module 108 resizes (reduces) the video displayed immediately before, and the video display unit 1b separately displays the resized video D4 and the video D5 corresponding to the guide information. Can do. Thereby, the user can view the video D5 corresponding to the guidance information while watching the video D4 corresponding to the program.

  As described above, the television 1 can periodically execute the information output process. That is, when the television 1 receives the latest guidance information, the television 1 can display the guidance information while displaying the video corresponding to the program. Thereby, even if the user does not consciously request the guidance information, the user can also view the guidance information periodically while watching the video corresponding to the program.

  In the above description, the case where the television 1 outputs (displays) the guidance information using the reception (input) of various signals from the remote controller 102a as a trigger has been described. Guidance information can also be output using the received operation input as a trigger. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the user operation input unit 101 includes a power key 1011, a channel key 1012, an electronic program guide key 1013, and a volume key 1014.

  The power key 1011 of the user operation input unit 101 may be a key for switching between a complete stop state where power is not supplied and an operation state where operating power is supplied. That is, the power supply state includes a complete stop state, a standby state, and an operation state. For example, when the user presses the power key 1011 of the user operation input unit 101, no power is supplied (complete stop state). Can be switched to the operating state. The user operation input unit 101 can supply power to various modules such as the control module 104 of the television 1 by pressing the power key 1011. When power is supplied (when it is in an operating state), the control module 104 executes initial processing at the start of operation, selects a designated channel, and outputs a program (first content) provided by the designated channel. A first process for performing the above is executed.

  That is, the television 1 in a state where power is not supplied (completely stopped state) is supplied with operating power in response to an operation start instruction (power supply state transition instruction). That is, the television 1 in the complete stop state is switched from the complete stop state to the state (operating state) in which the operating power is supplied in response to the operation start instruction.

  Further, in response to the operation start instruction, the control module 104 reads the channel information selected at the end of the previous operation state from the memory 106 and notifies the tuner unit 105 of the read channel information as a designated channel. The tuner unit 105 selects a designated channel signal from the broadcast signal, and the recording / playback signal processing module 108 decodes the designated channel signal and outputs a video signal and an audio signal based on the designated channel signal. Correspondingly, the video display unit 1b displays video based on the designated channel signal, and the audio output unit 1c outputs audio based on the designated channel signal.

  In response to the operation start instruction, the control module 104 updates the latest guidance information stored in the memory 106 during the above-described waiting time zone (first time zone) required for the power-on processing and the first processing. Instructs the start of output.

  Alternatively, the control module 104 requests guidance information from the smart meter 3 in the waiting time zone (first time zone) required for the power-on process and the first process in response to the operation start instruction. The latest guidance information is received from the smart meter 3, and the start of output of the received latest guidance information is instructed.

  Corresponding to the above, the recording / reproducing signal processing module 108 and the OSD control module 107 start outputting guidance information, and for example, the video display unit 1b starts displaying guidance information. That is, in response to the operation start instruction, the video display unit 1b starts displaying the guidance information during the waiting time and then starts displaying the video based on the designated channel signal.

  Hereinafter, the first to sixth examples of the information output processing of the first and second embodiments will be summarized.

  The television 1 can display useful data (for example, information on power consumption) at an appropriate timing even if there is no output request of useful data from the user.

  Further, the television 1 can display useful data as a reminder to the user at an appropriate timing even if there is no output request of useful data from the user.

  Also, the television 1 can output useful data as audio at an appropriate timing according to the situation. For example, the television 1 can output useful data as audio at an appropriate timing for a user who is not viewing the display on the video display unit 1b, a user who cannot view the display on the video display unit 1b, and the like.

  The module described above may be realized by hardware, or may be realized by software using a CPU or the like.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Television, 1a ... Recording / reproducing part, 1b ... Image | video display part, 1c ... Audio | voice output part, 101 ... User operation input part, 102 ... Signal light-receiving part, 103 ... Communication module, 104 ... Control module, 105 ... Tuner part DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 106 ... Memory 107 ... OSD control module 108 ... Recording / reproduction signal processing module 109 ... Synthesis processing module 111 ... Disk drive unit 112 ... Hard disk drive unit

Claims (14)

Control means for executing a first process for outputting the first content in response to a power state transition instruction;
Output means for outputting the first content after starting the output of the guidance information provided from the external device in a first time period from the input of the power supply state transition instruction to the output of the first content When,
An information output device.   The information output apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit executes the first process including a decoding process for decoding the first content.   In response to the power state transition instruction, the control means performs a power-on process, selects a channel, and performs the first process for outputting the first content provided by the channel. The information output device according to claim 1, which is executed.   4. The output unit according to claim 1, wherein the output unit starts outputting the guidance information in the first time period, ends outputting the guidance information, and outputs the first content instead of the guidance information. 5. The information output device according to any one of the preceding claims. The output means outputs the guidance information in response to a power state transition instruction.
5. The information output device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit executes a power-off process after the guidance information is output in response to the power state transition instruction. 6. The control means executes a second process for outputting the second content in response to an input of a content change signal for changing the output of the first content to an output of the second content. And
The output means starts outputting the guidance information in a second time period from the input of the content change signal to the output of the second content, and then outputs the second content. The information output device according to any one of 5. The control means executes the third process in response to an input of a processing signal instructing execution of the third process while continuing to output the first content,
The information output device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the guide information while continuing to output the first content in response to the input of the processing signal.   The said output means displays the content video corresponding to the said 1st content corresponding to the input of the said processing signal, and displays the guidance video corresponding to the said guidance information on the said content video. Information output device.   The information output device according to claim 7, wherein the output unit separately displays a content video corresponding to the first content and a guide video corresponding to the guidance information in response to the input of the processing signal. Comprising detection means for detecting a user's movement;
The information output device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the output means outputs a guidance voice corresponding to the guidance information in response to detection of the user's movement.   The information output apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the output unit changes the volume level of content audio corresponding to the first content and outputs the guidance audio.   The information output apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the guidance information including power consumption information.   The information output device according to claim 1, further comprising a receiving unit configured to receive the power consumption information provided from the external device that collects power consumption information of an electronic device. In response to the power state transition instruction, the first process for outputting the first content is executed,
Information output for outputting the first content after starting the output of the guidance information provided from the external device in the first time period from the input of the power supply state transition instruction to the output of the first content Method.

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