JP2013034170A - Information providing device, information management system, video device, and portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively provide user interface information used for operating a video device made by a variety of manufacturers, without requiring a high level of performance of another video device that is used to manipulate the video device.SOLUTION: In this information management system, a recorder 10 and a TV 20 are interconnected, and the recorder 10 or the TV 20 and a server device 50 are interconnected. The server device 50 stores information on a user interface which is displayed on the TV 20 to be used to manipulate the recorder 10, receives information on the recorder 10 and information on the TV 20 from the recorder 10 or the TV 20, and retrieves the information on the user interface that corresponds to the combination of the information on the recorder 10 and the information on the TV 20. The recorder 10 or the TV 20 obtains the retrieved information and outputs the obtained information to a control unit that controls displaying of the user interface on the TV 20.

Description

  The present invention relates to an information providing device, an information management system, a video device, and a mobile terminal.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique has been developed in which a plurality of video devices are connected by HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) or the like, and all devices can be operated with one remote controller. In this technique, for example, an operation screen of the recorder is displayed on the TV, and the user can operate the recorder using the operation screen. That is, the user can easily operate the recorder as if operating the TV.

  However, even if recorders of various manufacturers are connected to the TV, if the TV is the same, the operation screen displayed on the TV will be the same. For this reason, Patent Literature 1 discloses a remote operation terminal device that constructs a user interface for operating a device from device information and a device template.

JP 2007-111488 A

  However, in the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 1 described above, since it is necessary to hold a device template for each device in the remote operation terminal device that operates the device, the number of devices connected to the remote operation terminal device is large. In this case, there is a problem that the storage capacity for storing the device template becomes large.

  For example, when devices of many manufacturers are connected to the remote operation terminal device, it is necessary to store a device template for each manufacturer, so that the storage capacity increases. In addition, when devices with new functions are added and both old model devices and new model devices are used, it is necessary to store device templates for each model. Capacity increases.

  Specifically, in a system in which the device is a recorder and a user interface for operating the recorder is displayed on a TV connected to the recorder, the function of the remote operation terminal device is to be installed in the TV. A problem arises because the storage capacity required for the TV increases.

  In view of the above-described circumstances, the present invention effectively utilizes information on user interfaces used for operating video devices of various manufacturers without requiring high performance from other video devices used for operating the video devices. It is an object of the present invention to provide an information providing apparatus, an information management system, and a video device and a portable terminal that receive information on a user interface.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a first technical means of the present invention is an information providing apparatus connected to a first video device or a second video device via a network, wherein A storage unit that stores information on a user interface displayed on the first video device and is used for an operation of a second video device connected to the video device, information on the first video device, and the second Information received from the first video device or the second video device connected via the network, and the information received by the information receiving unit, A search unit that searches the storage unit for information on a user interface corresponding to a combination of the information on the first video device and the information on the second video device; and the information searched by the search unit is stored in the network. The First video device connected to, or, characterized in that it comprises an information transmitting unit that transmits the second video equipment, a.

  According to a second technical means of the present invention, in the first technical means, the search unit stores information on user interface information corresponding to a combination of the information on the first video equipment and the information on the second video equipment. Among them, the latest user interface information is searched.

  According to a third technical means of the present invention, in the first or second technical means, the information on the first video device includes information on the resolution of the first video device, The information includes information on a plurality of functions of the second video equipment.

  According to a fourth technical means of the present invention, in any one of the first to third technical means, the information on the first video equipment is a first set by the user for the first video equipment. It includes setting information.

  According to a fifth technical means of the present invention, in the fourth technical means, the first setting information includes information on a language used for displaying characters in the first video equipment.

  According to a sixth technical means of the present invention, in the fourth technical means, the first setting information includes display screen division information in the first video equipment.

  According to a seventh technical means of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth technical means, the information on the second video equipment is a second set by the user for the second video equipment. It includes setting information.

  According to an eighth technical means of the present invention, in the seventh technical means, the second setting information includes information on a language used when a recording medium is reproduced by the second video equipment. And

  According to a ninth technical means of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth technical means, the information on the second video device is recorded on a recording medium reproduced by the second video device. The content language information is included.

  According to a tenth technical means of the present invention, in any one of the first to ninth technical means, the first video equipment is a portable terminal.

  The eleventh technical means of the present invention includes: a first video device having a display device for displaying information; a second video device connected to the first video device; a first video device; An information management system including an information providing device connected to any one of the two video devices via a network, wherein the information providing device is a second video device connected to the first video device. A storage unit that is used for operation and stores information on a user interface displayed on the first video equipment, and information on the first video equipment and information on the second video equipment are transmitted via the network. Information receiving unit received from the first video device or the second video device connected to each other and information received from the information receiving unit based on the information received by the information receiving unit. Combination with video equipment information A search unit that searches the storage unit for information on a user interface corresponding to the information, and the information searched by the search unit is transmitted to the first video device or the second video device connected via the network. An information transmission unit for transmitting, wherein the first video device or the second video device acquires the information transmitted by the information transmission unit, and the acquired information is transmitted to the user in the display device. An information output unit that outputs to a control unit that controls display of the interface is provided.

  According to a twelfth technical means of the present invention, in the eleventh technical means, the first video equipment is a portable terminal.

  A thirteenth technical means of the present invention is a video device connected to another video device, the information acquisition unit acquiring information of the other video device, and the information acquired by the information acquisition unit as information An information transmitting unit for transmitting to a providing device, an information receiving unit for receiving information on a user interface corresponding to a combination of the own video device and the other video device from the information providing device, and information received by the information receiving unit And an information output unit that outputs to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in a display device included in the self-video device or the other video device.

  According to a fourteenth technical means of the present invention, in the thirteenth technical means, the other video equipment is a portable terminal, and the information output unit displays information received by the information receiving unit in a previous portable terminal. It outputs to the control part which controls the display of the said user interface in an apparatus, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to a fifteenth technical means of the present invention, there is provided a portable terminal connected to a video device, a display unit for displaying a user interface, an information acquisition unit for acquiring information on the video device, and the information acquisition unit. An information transmitting unit that transmits the acquired information to an information providing device; an information receiving unit that receives information on a user interface corresponding to a combination of the mobile terminal and the video device from the information providing device; and the information receiving unit An information output unit that outputs the received information to a control unit that controls display of the user interface on the display unit.

  According to the present invention, information on user interfaces used for operating video devices of various manufacturers is stored in an information providing device connected via a network, and video devices such as a television and a recorder are stored in the information providing device. User interface information used for operating video devices from various manufacturers can be obtained without requiring high performance from other video devices used for operating video devices. It can be provided effectively.

It is a figure which shows the structural example of the information management system which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structural example of the recorder and TV shown in FIG. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structural example of the server apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of user interface data information. It is a figure explaining an example of the user interface changed by the combination of TV and a recorder. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the user interface shown in FIG. 5. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of the information management system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the other operation example of the information management system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the user interface determined using the user setting. It is a figure which shows an example of the user interface data information containing the information of the user setting of a language. It is a figure which shows an example of the user interface data information containing the information of the reproducing method. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen divided | segmented into two. It is a figure which shows an example of the user interface data information containing the information of the user setting of a screen division | segmentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the user interface data information containing the information of the version of user interface data. It is a figure for demonstrating the other operation example of the information management system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the other operation example of the information management system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the other operation example of the information management system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the other operation example of the information management system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other structural example of the information management system which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the apparatus operation system in case a recorder and a portable terminal are connected via the internet. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structural example of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 19, FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the other operation example of the information management system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the other operation example of the information management system which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of an information providing apparatus, an information management system, a video device, and a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an information management system according to the present invention. In the figure, 10 is a recorder as an example of video equipment, 20 is a TV as an example of video equipment, and 50 is for operating the recorder 10. This is a server device that provides user interface data. This user interface is displayed on the TV 20. The server device 50 provides user interface data optimal for the combination of the TV 20 and the recorder 10.

  Reference numeral 40 denotes an HDMI cable compatible with HDMI HEC, and reference numeral 60 denotes a network such as the Internet. The recorder 10 and the TV 20 are connected to each other via an HDMI cable 40, and transmit a video / audio signal, an Ethernet (registered trademark) signal, and an inter-device control command with a single cable. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the device that displays the user interface is the TV 20 will be described. However, a display of a desktop personal computer or a notebook personal computer may be used. The server device 50 may be a device such as another recorder or personal computer connected to the recorder 10 or the TV 20 via a network.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the recorder 10 and the TV 20 are connected by HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) will be described, but IEEE 1394, USB (Universal Serial Bus), LAN (Local Area Network), It is good also as connecting by power line communication (PLC: Power Line Communications), radio | wireless communication, optical communication, etc.

  In the example of FIG. 1A, the server device 50 transmits user interface data to the TV 20 via the network 60. In the example of FIG. 1B, the server device 50 transmits user interface data to the recorder 10 via the network 60. Then, the recorder 10 that has received the data transfers the user interface data to the TV 20 via the HDMI cable 40.

  Here, HDMI will be briefly described. HDMI is a digital interface for digitally connecting TVs and recorders and other peripheral devices. Arranged for AV equipment by adding audio transmission functions and copyright protection functions to DVI, which is a standard for connecting PCs and displays. It has become. Conventionally, a plurality of cables for video, audio, and control signals are used for connection between devices. However, since only one cable is required for HDMI, wiring between devices can be simplified.

  The HDMI standard, HDMI Licensing, LLC established the basic specifications in December 2002 (HDMI standard version 1.0), and between December 2005 (HDMI standard version 1.2a) CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) has been added as a control protocol for controlling the network, and the Ethernet (registered trademark) protocol can be transmitted over the HDMI cable in May 2009 (HDMI standard 1.4). HEC (HDMI Ethernet Channel) rules were added.

  The terms related to CEC are defined in “2.2 Glossary of Terms” and “CEC 2.2 Glossary of Terms” of the HDMI standard, and those that have an HDMI input terminal and display and output an AV stream are a sink device. A device that has an HDMI output terminal and outputs an AV stream is defined as a source device, and a device that has an HDMI input terminal and an output terminal and performs input / output (transfer) of an AV stream is defined as a repeater device. .

  In the HDMI standard, inter-device control using CEC is defined. According to this CEC, various controls are possible based on a specific physical address and logical address assigned to each device existing on the HDMI network. For example, when a user plays a digital broadcast on a television and plays a DVD player connected via HDMI, the television automatically switches to the input connected to the DVD player. Further, menu operations displayed on the DVD player, power on / off, and the like can be operated from a television remote controller.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the recorder 10 and the TV 20 shown in FIG. In the figure, a recorder 10 and a TV 20 are connected via an HDMI cable 40.

  The HDMI cable 40 is a bidirectional bus that transmits a TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) line 41 that transmits a video / audio stream that is a digital signal in a differential manner, and a common control signal (CEC message) between devices. A CEC line 42 and an HEC line 43 that performs bidirectional communication of Ethernet signals are included. In addition, the HDMI cable 40 includes an I2C line used for transmission of EDID (Extended Display Identification Data), HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection system) authentication, and the like.

  The recorder 10 includes an HDMI transmitter 11, a main microcomputer 12, a front microcomputer 13, a CECI / F 14, a communication I / F 15, a remote control light receiving unit 16, an HDMI connector 17, a LAN I / F 18, and a storage unit 19.

  The HDMI transmitter 11 is connected to the TMDS line 41 in the HDMI cable 40 via the HDMI connector 17, reads video data and audio data recorded on a recording medium such as BD or DVD, and outputs the read data to audio. The signal is converted into an HDMI stream inserted in the blanking period of the video signal. The HDMI transmitter 11 transmits the converted stream to the TV 20 through the TMDS line 41. The main microcomputer 12 is a main CPU that controls the entire apparatus, includes an HDMI controller, and controls the operations of the HDMI transmitter 11 and the LAN I / F 18.

  The CECI / F 14 is connected to the CEC line 42 in the HDMI cable 40 via the HDMI connector 17, and enables bidirectional communication of CEC messages with the TV 20. The operation of the CECI / F 14 is controlled by the front microcomputer 13 including the CEC controller, and can control the HDMI-connected device by the CEC message. In the case of CEC, since the logical address (device type) and physical address (device position) of each HDMI-connected device are acquired, the CEC message is sent to a desired device by specifying these logical address and physical address. Can be sent.

  Further, the front microcomputer 13 operates with low power and always monitors CEC messages transferred from the CEC line 42. The front microcomputer 13 is a sub CPU, and controls a remote control light receiving unit 16 that receives a remote control signal from a remote control device (not shown). Even when the main microcomputer 12 is powered off in the standby mode of the apparatus, the front microcomputer 13 operates to maintain a state where CEC messages can be transmitted and received and remote control signals can be received.

  The communication I / F 15 is used for communication with the outside other than HDMI, and is connected to the server device 50 via a network 60 such as the Internet, for example. The communication I / F 15 may be further connected to the server device 50 and the TV 20 by communication means such as IEEE 1394, LAN, PLC, wireless communication, and optical communication.

  The LAN I / F 18 is connected to the HEC line 43 in the HDMI cable 40 via the HDMI connector 17, and enables bidirectional communication of Ethernet signals with the TV 20. The LAN I / F 18 may be built in the HDMI transmitter 11.

  The storage unit 19 is a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory) that stores logical addresses, physical addresses, and the like in HDMI. The storage unit 19 is accessed as necessary by the front microcomputer 13 or the main microcomputer 12, and data reading and writing are executed. The storage unit 19 is not limited to an EEPROM, and may be, for example, an HD (Hard Disk) or a flash memory.

  The TV 20 includes a main microcomputer 21, an HDMI receiver 22, a monitor microcomputer 23, a CECI / F 24, a communication I / F 25, a remote control light receiving unit 26, an HDMI connector 27, a LAN I / F 28, a storage unit 29, and a display unit 30. The TV 20 also includes a tuner, but the description of the tuner is omitted.

  The HDMI receiver 22 is connected to the TMDS line 41 in the HDMI cable 40 via the HDMI connector 27 and receives the stream transferred from the recorder 10. The HDMI receiver 22 may be built in the main microcomputer 21. The main microcomputer 21 is a main CPU that controls the entire apparatus, includes an HDMI controller, and controls the operations of the HDMI receiver 22 and the LAN I / F 28.

  The CECI / F 24 is connected to the CEC line 42 in the HDMI cable 40 via the HDMI connector 27 and enables bidirectional communication of CEC messages with the recorder 10. The operation of the CECI / F 24 is controlled by the monitor microcomputer 23 including the CEC controller, and can control the HDMI-connected device by the CEC message.

  The monitor microcomputer 23 operates with low power, and always monitors CEC messages transferred from the CEC line 42. The monitor microcomputer 23 is a sub CPU and controls a remote control light receiving unit 26 that receives a remote control signal from the remote control device R. Even when the main microcomputer 21 is turned off in the standby mode of the apparatus or the like, the monitor microcomputer 23 operates and maintains a state in which the CEC message can be transmitted and received and the remote control signal can be received.

  The communication I / F 25 is for performing communication with the outside other than HDMI, and is connected to the server device 50 via a network 60 such as the Internet, for example. The communication I / F 25 may be further connected to the server device 50 or the recorder 10 by communication means such as IEEE 1394, LAN, PLC, wireless communication, or optical communication.

  Further, the LAN I / F 28 is connected to the HEC line 43 in the HDMI cable 40 via the HDMI connector 27 and enables bidirectional communication of Ethernet signals with the recorder 10. The LAN I / F 28 may be built in the HDMI receiver 22.

  The storage unit 29 is a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM that stores logical addresses, physical addresses, various data tables, and the like in HDMI. The storage unit 29 is accessed as necessary by the monitor microcomputer 23 or the main microcomputer 21 to read and write data. Note that the storage unit 29 is not limited to an EEPROM, and may be, for example, an HD (Hard Disk), a flash memory, or the like.

  The display unit 30 includes a display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). In the TV 20, the video / audio of the stream is separated by the HDMI receiver 22, performs predetermined video signal processing and audio signal processing as necessary, displays video on the display unit 30, and outputs audio from a speaker (not shown). . The display unit 30 displays a user interface for operating the recorder 10 under the control of the main microcomputer 21.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the server device 50 shown in FIG. The server device 50 includes a communication I / F 51, a storage unit 52, and a control unit 53. The communication I / F 51 is for performing communication with the outside, and is connected to the recorder 10 and the TV 20 via a network 60 such as the Internet, for example.

  The storage unit 52 includes a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM, an HD (Hard Disk), a flash memory, and the like, and stores user interface data information 52a and user interface data 52b. The user interface data information 52a is information of user interface data that is used to operate the recorder 10 connected to the TV 20 and displayed on the TV 20.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the user interface data information 52a. In the user interface data information 52a, first video equipment information, second video equipment information, and user interface identification information are registered in association with each other.

  The first video equipment information is information on the model number of the first video equipment (TV 20) that is connected to the second video equipment (recorder 10) and displays a user interface for operating the second video equipment. . The second video equipment information is information on the model number of the second video equipment. The user interface data identification information is identification information for identifying user interface data corresponding to a combination of the first video equipment information and the second video equipment information. Note that the terms “first” and “second” are used for convenience to distinguish the two (the same applies hereinafter).

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, the user interface data 52b corresponds to the user interface data identification information described in FIG. 4 with the user interface data corresponding to the combination of the first video equipment information and the second video equipment information. It is the data stored with the addition.

  The control unit 53 is a processing unit that controls the entire server device 50, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like. The control unit 53 functions as an information reception unit 53a, a search unit 53b, and an information transmission unit 53c.

  The information receiving unit 53a receives information from another device that has established a communication connection by the communication I / F 51. For example, the information receiving unit 53a receives information on a combination of video devices (recorder 10 and TV 20) connected to each other.

  When the information receiving unit 53a receives information on a combination of video devices connected to each other, the search unit 53b is a user corresponding to the received combination information from the information registered in the user interface data information 52a. Search for interface data identification information.

  The information transmission unit 53c transmits information to another device that has established a communication connection by the communication I / F 51. For example, the information transmission unit 53c reads the user interface data specified by the user interface data identification information obtained as a result of the search by the search unit 53b from the user interface data 52b of the storage unit 52, and reads the read user interface data from the recorder 10. Or it transmits to TV20.

  As described above, the information management system of the present invention includes a first video device, a second video device connected to the first video device, and a user interface displayed on the first video device, and the user interface. An information providing device that provides information is connected and configured. In the example of FIG. 2, the recorder 10 is the second video device, the TV 20 is the first video device, and the server device 50 is the information providing device.

  The main object of the present invention is that various manufacturers do not require high performance from other video equipment (TV 20 in the example of FIG. 1) used for operating the video equipment (recorder 10 in the example of FIG. 1). The object is to effectively provide information on a user interface used for operating a video device.

  As a configuration for this, the server device 50 is used for the operation of the recorder 10 connected to the TV 20 and stores information on the user interface displayed on the TV 20 and information on the TV 20 and the recorder 10 on the network 60. Based on information received from the TV 20 or the recorder 10 connected via the recorder 10 and information received by the information receiver, information on the user interface corresponding to the combination of the recorder 10 and the TV 20 is retrieved from the storage unit. And an information transmission unit that transmits information searched by the search unit to the recorder 10 or the TV 20 via the network 60.

  Here, the storage unit is realized by the storage unit 52 of the server device 50 shown in FIG. 3, the information receiving unit is realized by the information receiving unit 53a, the searching unit is realized by the searching unit 53b, and the information transmitting unit Is realized by the information transmitter 53c.

  In addition, the TV 20 or the recorder 10 includes an information output unit that acquires information transmitted by the information transmission unit 53c and outputs the acquired information to a control unit that controls display of a user interface in the display device. Here, the display device is realized by the display unit 30 of the TV 20 shown in FIG. 2, the control unit is realized by the main microcomputer 21, and the information output unit has an information management system as shown in FIG. If the configuration is realized by the communication I / F 25 of the TV 20, and if the information management system has a configuration as shown in FIG. 1B, the CECI / F 14 or the LAN I / F 18 of the recorder 10 Realized.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface that is changed depending on the combination of the TV 20 and the recorder 10. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the user interfaces 70a to 70c shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5A shows a combination of a TV 20 having a resolution of WXGA (1280 × 768) and a recorder 10 having a plurality of functions such as content reproduction, recording, and fast-forwarding. FIG. FIG. 5C shows a combination of the TV 20 having a resolution of 4K2K (4096 × 2160) and the recorder 10. FIG. 5C shows a combination of the TV 20 having the Full HD (1920 × 1080) and the recorder 10.

  When the information management system is configured as shown in FIG. 1A, the TV 20 acquires the model number information of the recorder 10 via the HDMI cable 40, and the acquired model number information together with the model number information of the TV 20 is a server device. 10 to send. For example, the model number information of the recorder 10 may be transmitted using CEC, may be transmitted using HEC, and may be transmitted using any means without departing from the spirit of the present invention. good.

  Upon receiving this information, the server device 10 refers to the user interface data information 52a as shown in FIG. 4 and searches for user interface data identification information corresponding to the combination of the model number of the TV 20 and the model number of the recorder 10. .

  Here, in the user interface data information 52a, information on a user interface that is optimal for the combination of the TV 20 and the recorder 10 is registered. For example, when the recorder 10 has a large number of functions and a user interface including a large number of operation buttons that accept execution instructions for these functions is displayed on the TV 20, the visibility of the operation buttons deteriorates unless the resolution of the TV 20 is high. .

  Therefore, the TV 20 shown in FIG. 5A with a low resolution has a user who has reduced the number of operation buttons to the number that can realize the minimum necessary functions as shown in FIGS. 5A and 6A. The interface 70a is displayed.

  The high-resolution TV 20 shown in FIG. 5C displays a user interface 70c having a large number of operation buttons, as shown in FIGS. 5C and 6C.

  The TV 20 shown in FIG. 5B with a medium resolution displays a user interface 70b including a number of operation buttons capable of realizing standard functions, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 6B. To do. Here, the number and type of operation buttons included in the user interface displayed on the TV 20 are determined by the type of the recorder 10. Thereby, it can prevent effectively that the visibility of an operation button worsens.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an operation example of the information management system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The operation example in FIG. 7 is for the case where the information management system has a configuration as shown in FIG.

  First, when the switch of the recorder 10 and the TV 20 is turned on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20, the recorder 10 transmits information on the model number of the recorder 10 to the TV 20 (step S11).

  Then, the TV 20 requests the server device 50 to transmit user interface data (UI data) for operating the recorder 10 on the screen of the TV 20 (step S12). At that time, the TV 20 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10 to the server device 50 together with the model number information of the TV 20.

  Upon receiving this request, the server device 50 searches the user interface data corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the TV 20 with reference to the user interface data information 52a shown in FIG. The received data is transmitted to the TV 20 (step S13).

  And TV20 receives the data of the user interface transmitted by the server apparatus 50, and memorize | stores the received data (step S14). When user interface data for an old combination of the recorder 10 and the TV 20 is stored in the TV 20, the TV 20 updates the data (step S14).

  When the TV 20 receives an operation instruction for the recorder 10 from the user, the TV 20 reads out the stored / updated user interface data, and uses the data, as shown in FIGS. 6 (A) to 6 (C). A user interface is displayed.

  FIG. 8 shows an operation example of the information management system when the information management system has a configuration as shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining another operation example of the information management system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, when the switch between the recorder 10 and the TV 20 is turned on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20, the TV 20 transmits information on the model number of the TV 20 to the recorder 10 (step S21).

  Then, the recorder 10 requests the server device 50 to transmit user interface data (UI data) for operating the recorder 10 on the screen of the TV 20 (step S22). At that time, the recorder 10 transmits the model number information of the TV 20 together with the model number information of the recorder 10 to the server device 50.

  Upon receiving this request, the server device 50 searches the user interface data corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the TV 20 with reference to the user interface data information 52a shown in FIG. The received data is transmitted to the recorder 10 (step S23).

  Then, the recorder 10 receives the user interface data transmitted by the server device 50, and transfers the received data to the TV 20 (step S24). The TV 20 receives the user interface data transferred by the recorder 10 and stores the received data (step S25). If user interface data for the old combination of the recorder 10 and the TV 20 is stored in the TV 20, the TV 20 updates the data (step S25).

  When the TV 20 receives an operation instruction for the recorder 10 from the user, the TV 20 reads the stored / updated user interface data, and uses the data, as shown in FIGS. 6 (A) to 6 (C). A user interface is displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the user interface to be displayed on the TV 20 is determined from the combination of the type of operation buttons of the recorder 10 and the resolution of the TV 20, but other combinations may be used. For example, user setting information of the recorder 10 or the TV 20 may be used. Accordingly, an appropriate user interface can be displayed in accordance with the user setting, such as changing the display language of the user interface in accordance with the language of the menu display.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface determined using user settings. FIG. 9A is a user interface when the menu display of the TV 20 is set to display in Japanese, and FIG. 9B is set so that the menu display of the TV 20 is displayed in English. User interface.

  In this case, the user interface data information 52a of the server device 50 includes language user setting information. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of user interface data information 52a including language user setting information. In the user interface data information 52a, first video equipment information, second video equipment information, and user interface identification information are registered in association with each other.

  The first video equipment information is connected to the second video equipment (recorder 10), and is a model number and user setting of the first video equipment (TV 20) that displays a user interface for operating the second video equipment. Information. The second video equipment information is information on the model number of the second video equipment. The user setting information is information set on the TV 20 by the user, and here is setting information on whether the menu display of the TV 20 is displayed in Japanese or English.

  The user interface data identification information is identification information for identifying user interface data corresponding to a combination of the model number of the first video device, the user setting of the first video device, and the model number of the second video device. .

  For example, consider a case where the information management system is configured as shown in FIG. 1A and the menu display of the TV 20 is set to display in Japanese. In this case, the TV 20 determines whether or not the TV 20 stores user interface data in Japanese. When the TV 20 stores the user interface data in Japanese, the TV 20 displays the user interface in Japanese using the data.

  When the TV 20 does not store user interface data in Japanese, the TV 20 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10 and the model number information of the TV 20 to the server device 50 as shown in step S12 of FIG. The user interface data transmission request is made. At that time, the TV 20 further transmits to the server device 50 information indicating that the menu display is set to Japanese display.

  Then, the server device 50 refers to the user interface data information 52a shown in FIG. 10, and as shown in step S13 of FIG. 7, the model number of the TV 20, the user setting for Japanese display of the TV 20, and the model number of the recorder 10 are shown. The user interface data corresponding to the combination is retrieved, and the resulting data is transmitted to the TV 20. The TV 20 uses this data to display the user interface in Japanese as shown in FIG.

  Similarly, when the menu display of the TV 20 is set to display in English, the TV 20 determines whether the TV 20 stores user interface data in English display. When the TV 20 stores the user interface data displayed in English, the TV 20 displays the user interface displayed in English using the data.

  When the TV 20 does not store the user interface data displayed in English, the TV 20 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10 and the model number information of the TV 20 to the server device 50 as shown in step S12 of FIG. Request transmission of user interface data. At that time, the TV 20 further transmits to the server device 50 information indicating that the menu display is set to English display.

  Then, the server device 50 searches the user interface data corresponding to the combination of the TV 20 model number, the TV 20 English display user setting, and the recorder 10 model number, and transmits the obtained data to the TV 20. Then, the TV 20 displays the user interface in English as shown in FIG. 9B using this data.

  Note that the user interface data displayed on the TV 20 for Japanese display and English display is displayed when the recorder 10 and the TV 20 are switched on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20. The TV 20 acquires from the server device 50 and stores it. Thereby, even if the menu display language is changed by the user, there is no need to acquire data from the server device 50, and the user does not have to wait.

  Here, the user interface is determined using the user setting of the menu display language of the TV 20, but when the recorder 10 can reproduce a recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a Blu-ray disc, The user interface to be displayed on the TV 20 may be determined according to the recording medium playback method set by the user.

  The playback method of the recording medium is a playback method of Japanese playback or English playback. Here, the Japanese reproduction means a case where the recording medium is reproduced with Japanese audio, or a case where reproduction is performed while displaying Japanese subtitles. The English playback refers to a case where the recording medium is played back with English audio or a case where playback is performed while displaying English subtitles. Thereby, an appropriate user interface can be displayed according to the reproduction method.

  In this case, the user interface data information 52a of the server device 50 includes user setting information on the playback method of the recorder 10. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of user interface data information 52a including information on a reproduction method. In the user interface data information 52a, first video equipment information, second video equipment information, and user interface identification information are registered in association with each other.

  The first video equipment information is information on the model number of the first video equipment (TV 20) that is connected to the second video equipment (recorder 10) and displays a user interface for operating the second video equipment. . The second video equipment information is information on the model number of the second video equipment and the playback method of the second video equipment.

  The user interface data identification information is identification information for identifying user interface data corresponding to a combination of the model number of the first video device, the model number of the second video device, and the playback method of the second video device. .

  For example, consider a case where the information management system has a configuration as shown in FIG. 1A and the user has set the playback method of the recording medium to Japanese playback. In this case, the TV 20 determines whether or not the TV 20 stores user interface data in Japanese. When the TV 20 stores the user interface data in Japanese, the TV 20 displays the user interface in Japanese using the data.

  When the TV 20 does not store user interface data in Japanese, the TV 20 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10 and the model number information of the TV 20 to the server device 50 as shown in step S12 of FIG. The user interface data transmission request is made. At that time, the TV 20 further transmits to the server device 50 information indicating that the playback method of the recording medium of the recorder 10 is Japanese playback.

  Then, the server device 50 refers to the user interface data information 52a shown in FIG. 11, and as shown in step S13 of FIG. 7, the model number of the recorder 10, the model number of the TV 20, and the playback method of the recording medium of the recorder 10 The user interface data corresponding to the combination is retrieved, and the resulting data is transmitted to the TV 20. The TV 20 uses this data to display the user interface in Japanese as shown in FIG.

  Similarly, when the playback method of the recording medium of the recorder 10 is set so that English playback is performed by the user, the TV 20 determines whether or not the TV 20 stores user interface data in English display. When the TV 20 stores the user interface data displayed in English, the TV 20 displays the user interface using the data.

  When the TV 20 does not store the user interface data displayed in English, the TV 20 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10 and the model number information of the TV 20 to the server device 50 as shown in step S12 of FIG. Request transmission of user interface data. At that time, the TV 20 further transmits to the server device 50 information indicating that the recording medium playback method is set to English playback.

  Then, the server device 50 searches for user interface data corresponding to the combination of the TV 20 model number, the recorder 10 model number, and the recording medium playback method of the recorder 10, and transmits the data obtained as a result to the TV 20. Then, the TV 20 displays the user interface in English as shown in FIG. 9B using this data.

  Note that the user interface data for Japanese playback and English playback displayed on the TV 20 is displayed when the recorder 10 and the TV 20 are switched on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20. The TV 20 acquires from the server device 50 and stores it. Thereby, even if the reproduction method is changed by the user, it is not necessary to acquire data from the server device 50, and the user does not have to wait.

  Here, the type of user interface to be displayed on the TV 20 is determined based on the user setting of the playback method of the recording medium. However, the language of the audio of the content stored in the recording medium or the language of the subtitles is determined. When only one language (for example, only Japanese or English) is supported and there is only one type of reproduction method for reproducing the recording medium (for example, the reproduction method is only Japanese reproduction or English) In the case of only reproduction), the type of user interface displayed on the TV 20 may be determined based on the reproduction method. Thereby, an appropriate user interface can be displayed according to the language of the recording medium to be reproduced.

  For example, consider a case where the information management system is configured as shown in FIG. 1A, and the audio language of the content stored in the recording medium or the subtitle language is only Japanese. In this case, the TV 20 detects from the language information recorded on the recording medium that the audio language of the content or the language of the caption is only Japanese.

  Then, the TV 20 determines whether or not the TV 20 stores user interface data in Japanese. When the TV 20 stores the user interface data in Japanese, the TV 20 displays the user interface in Japanese using the data.

  When the TV 20 does not store user interface data in Japanese, the TV 20 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10 and the model number information of the TV 20 to the server device 50 as shown in step S12 of FIG. The user interface data transmission request is made. At that time, the TV 20 further transmits to the server device 50 information indicating that the recording medium playback method is Japanese playback.

  Then, the server device 50 refers to the user interface data information 52a shown in FIG. 11, and as shown in step S13 of FIG. 7, the model number of the recorder 10, the model number of the TV 20, and the playback method of the recording medium of the recorder 10 The user interface data corresponding to the combination is retrieved, and the resulting data is transmitted to the TV 20. The TV 20 uses this data to display the user interface in Japanese as shown in FIG.

  Similarly, when the playback method of the recording medium of the recorder 10 is playback in English, the TV 20 also indicates from the language information recorded on the recording medium that the language of the audio of the content or the language of the subtitles is only Japanese. To detect.

  Then, the TV 20 determines whether or not the user interface data in English display is stored in the TV 20. When the TV 20 stores the user interface data displayed in English, the TV 20 displays the user interface using the data.

  When the TV 20 does not store the user interface data displayed in English, the TV 20 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10 and the model number information of the TV 20 to the server device 50 as shown in step S12 of FIG. Request transmission of user interface data. At that time, the TV 20 further transmits to the server device 50 information indicating that the recording medium playback method is English playback.

  Then, the server device 50 searches for user interface data corresponding to the combination of the TV 20 model number, the recorder 10 model number, and the recording medium playback method of the recorder 10, and transmits the data obtained as a result to the TV 20. Then, the TV 20 displays the user interface in English as shown in FIG. 9B using this data.

  Note that the user interface data for Japanese playback and English playback displayed on the TV 20 is displayed when the recorder 10 and the TV 20 are switched on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20. The TV 20 acquires from the server device 50 and stores it. Thereby, even if the reproduction method is changed by the user, it is not necessary to acquire data from the server device 50, and the user does not have to wait.

  Further, as information on user settings for determining a user interface to be displayed on the TV 20, information on the number of screen divisions of the TV 20 (two divisions, four divisions, etc.) may be used. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen divided into two.

  For example, consider a case where the display is switched from the one-screen display shown in FIG. 5C to the two-screen display shown in FIG. In the two-screen display, since the area for displaying the user interface is narrower than in the one-screen display, it is difficult to display a user interface including a large number of operation buttons as shown in FIG. Therefore, in the two-screen display, the TV 20 acquires user interface data with few operation buttons as shown in FIG. 6A from the server device 20, and uses the acquired data to display the user interface 70a on the two screens. Is displayed.

  The user interface data for each divided screen displayed on the TV 20 is stored in the server 20 when the recorder 10 and the TV 20 are switched on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20. Acquired from the device 50 and stored. As a result, even if the number of screen divisions is changed by the user, there is no need to acquire data from the server device 50, and the user does not have to wait.

  Further, the user interface data information 52a stored in the server device 50 includes information on screen setting user settings. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of user interface data information 52a including user setting information for screen division. In the user interface data information 52a, first video equipment information, second video equipment information, and user interface identification information are registered in association with each other.

  The first video equipment information is connected to the second video equipment (recorder 10), and is a model number and user setting of the first video equipment (TV 20) that displays a user interface for operating the second video equipment. Information. The second video equipment information is information on the model number of the second video equipment. The user setting information is information set on the TV 20 by the user, and here is setting information such as whether the screen of the TV 20 is a one-screen display, a two-screen display, or a four-screen display. .

  The user interface data identification information identifies user interface data corresponding to a combination of the model number of the first video device, the user setting of the screen division number of the first video device, and the model number of the second video device. Identification information.

  For example, consider a case where the information management system has a configuration as shown in FIG. 1A and the screen of the TV 20 is set to display two screens. In this case, the TV 20 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10 and the model number information of the TV 20 to the server device 50 as shown in step S12 of FIG. At that time, the TV 20 further transmits information indicating that the screen is set to the two-screen display to the server device 50.

  Then, the server device 50 refers to the user interface data information 52a shown in FIG. 13, and as shown in step S13 of FIG. 7, the model number of the TV 20, the user setting for the two-screen display of the TV 20, and the model number of the recorder 10. The user interface data corresponding to the combination is retrieved, and the resulting data is transmitted to the TV 20. The TV 20 uses this data to display the user interface 70a as shown in FIG.

  Similarly, when the screen of the TV 20 is set to display four screens, the server device 50 also has a user interface corresponding to the combination of the TV 20 model number, the TV 20 four-screen display user setting, and the recorder 10 model number. Data is retrieved and the data obtained as a result is transmitted to the TV 20. Then, the TV 20 uses this data to display a user interface for four-screen display.

  Further, in addition to using the user setting information to determine the user interface to be displayed on the TV 20, when the user interface data stored in the server device 50 is updated, the user interface displayed on the TV 20 is The information management system may be configured to be changed. As a result, the user can operate the recorder 10 with the latest user interface.

  In this case, identification information for identifying each version of the user interface data is registered in the user interface data identification information included in the user interface data information 52a of the server device 50.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of user interface data information 52a including information on the version of user interface data. In the user interface data information 52a, first video equipment information, second video equipment information, and user interface identification information are registered in association with each other.

  For example, in the example of FIG. 14, user interface data of three versions (Ver. 1 to 3) is associated with the model number “TV1” of the first video device and the model number “recorder 1” of the second video device. The identification information “UI1 Ver.1”, “UI1 Ver.2”, and “UI1 Ver.3” are registered. Here, the larger the number, the newer the version.

  For example, consider a case where the information management system has a configuration as shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining another operation example of the information management system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, when the switch of the recorder 10 and the TV 20 is turned on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20, the recorder 10 transmits information on the model number of the recorder 10 to the TV 20 (step S31).

  Thereafter, the new version of the user interface data is stored in the server device 50, and when the information is registered in the user interface data information 52a as shown in FIG. 14, the server device 50 registers the new version of the user interface data. This is notified to the TV 20 (step S32).

  For example, the server device 50 stores the IP address of each TV 20 and its model number in association with each other. Then, the server device 50 refers to the user interface data information 52a, and notifies only the TV 20 included in the combination of the recorder 10 and the TV 20 that can use the new version of the user interface data using the IP address. To do. The server device 50 may broadcast the notification to all the TVs 20 connected to the network 60.

  Then, the TV 20 that has received the notification requests the server device 50 to transmit the latest version of the user interface data (step S33). At that time, the recorder 10 transmits the model number information of the TV 20 together with the model number information of the recorder 10 to the server device 50.

  Upon receiving this request, the server device 50 searches the user interface data corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the TV 20 for the latest version data, and transmits the data obtained as a result to the TV 20. (Step S34).

  Then, the TV 20 receives the user interface data transmitted by the server device 50, and updates the old version data that has already been stored with the received data (step S35).

  Thereafter, when the TV 20 receives an operation instruction of the recorder 10 from the user, the TV 20 reads the updated user interface data and displays a new version of the user interface using the data.

  Here, in the operation example described with reference to FIG. 15, when a new version of the user interface becomes available, the server device 50 notifies the TV 20 of this, but the TV 20 notifies the server device 50 of the new version. The user interface may be inquired about the presence or absence of the user interface. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining another operation example of the information management system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, when the switch of the recorder 10 and the TV 20 is turned on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20, the recorder 10 transmits information on the model number of the recorder 10 to the TV 20 (step S41).

  Thereafter, the TV 20 inquires of the server device 50 about the presence / absence of new user interface data (step S42). At that time, the TV 20 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10, the model number information of the TV 20, and the version information of the user interface stored in the TV 20 to the server device 50. Note that the TV 20 may perform the above inquiry at regular intervals.

  The server device 50 that has received the inquiry refers to the user interface data information 52a shown in FIG. 14, and which of the user interface data versions corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the TV 20 is the latest version? Determine whether.

  If the latest version is newer than the version notified from the TV 20, the server device 50 notifies the TV 20 that there is the latest version of user interface data (step S43). If the latest version is not newer than the version notified from the TV 20, the server device 50 notifies the TV 20 that there is no data of the latest version of the user interface (step S43).

  Then, the TV 20 determines whether there is the latest version of the user interface data based on the notification from the server device 50 (step S44). When there is no latest version of user interface data (NO in step S44), the TV 20 does not send a user interface data transmission request to the server device 50.

  When there is the latest version of the user interface data (YES in step S44), the TV 20 requests the server device 50 to transmit the latest version of the user interface data (step S45). ). At that time, the TV 20 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10 to the server device 50 together with the model number information of the TV 20.

  Upon receiving this request, the server device 50 searches the user interface data corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the TV 20 for the latest version data, and transmits the data obtained as a result to the TV 20. (Step S46).

  Then, the TV 20 receives the user interface data transmitted by the server device 50, and updates the old version data that is already stored with the received data (step S47).

  Thereafter, when the TV 20 receives an operation instruction of the recorder 10 from the user, the TV 20 reads the updated user interface data and displays a new version of the user interface using the data.

  A similar operation is performed when the information management system has a configuration as shown in FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining another operation example of the information management system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, when the switch between the recorder 10 and the TV 20 is turned on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20, the TV 20 transmits information on the model number of the TV 20 to the recorder 10 (step S51).

  Thereafter, the new version of the user interface data is stored in the server device 50, and when the information is registered in the user interface data information 52a as shown in FIG. 11, the server device 50 registers the new version of the user interface data. This is notified to the recorder 10 (step S52).

  Here, the server device 50 stores the IP address of each recorder 10 and its model number in association with each other. Then, the server device 50 refers to the user interface data information 52a, and notifies only the recorder 10 included in the combination of the recorder 10 and the TV 20 that can use the new version of the user interface data by using the IP address. And The server device 50 may broadcast the notification to all the recorders 10 connected to the network 60.

  The recorder 10 that has received the notification requests the server device 50 to transmit the latest version of the user interface data (step S53). At that time, the recorder 10 transmits the model number information of the TV 20 together with the model number information of the recorder 10 to the server device 50.

  Upon receiving this request, the server device 50 searches the data of the latest version among the data of the user interface corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the TV 20, and stores the obtained data in the recorder 10. Transmit (step S54).

  Then, the recorder 10 receives the user interface data transmitted by the server device 50, and transfers the received data to the TV 20 (step S55). The TV 20 receives the user interface data transferred by the recorder 10 and updates the old version of the data already stored with the received data (step S56).

  Thereafter, when the TV 20 receives an operation instruction of the recorder 10 from the user, the TV 20 reads the updated user interface data and displays a new version of the user interface using the data.

  Here, in the operation example described with reference to FIG. 17, when a new version of the user interface becomes available, the server device 50 notifies the recorder 10. It is also possible to inquire about the presence of a version user interface. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining another operation example of the information management system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, when the recorder 10 and the TV 20 are switched on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20, the TV 20 stores the model number information of the TV 20 in the recorder 10 and the user interface stored in the TV 20. The data version information is transmitted (step S61).

  Thereafter, the recorder 10 inquires of the server device 50 about the presence or absence of new user interface data (step S62). At that time, the recorder 10 transmits the model number information of the recorder 10, the model number information of the TV 20, and the version information of the user interface stored in the TV 20 to the server device 50. Note that the recorder 10 may make the inquiry at regular intervals.

  Upon receiving the inquiry, the server device 50 refers to the user interface data information 52a shown in FIG. 14, and the latest version of the user interface data version corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the TV 20 is the latest version. Determine which one.

  If the latest version is newer than the version notified from the recorder 10, the server device 50 notifies the recorder 10 that there is the latest version of the user interface data (step S63). . If the latest version is not newer than the version notified from the recorder 10, the server device 50 notifies the recorder 10 that there is no data of the latest version of the user interface (step S63). .

  Then, the recorder 10 determines whether or not there is the latest version of the user interface data based on the notification from the server device 50 (step S64). When there is no latest version of the user interface data (NO in step S64), the recorder 10 does not request the server device 50 to transmit the user interface data.

  If there is the latest version of the user interface data (YES in step S64), the recorder 10 requests the server device 50 to transmit the latest version of the user interface data (step S65). ). At that time, the recorder 10 transmits the model number information of the TV 20 together with the model number information of the recorder 10 to the server device 50.

  Upon receiving this request, the server device 50 searches the data of the latest version among the data of the user interface corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the TV 20, and stores the obtained data in the recorder 10. Transmit (step S66).

  Then, the recorder 10 receives the user interface data transmitted by the server device 50, and transfers the received data to the TV 20 (step S67). The TV 20 receives the user interface data transferred by the recorder 10 and updates the old version of the data already stored with the received data (step S68).

  Thereafter, when the TV 20 receives an operation instruction of the recorder 10 from the user, the TV 20 reads the updated user interface data and displays a new version of the user interface using the data.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the video device is a TV has been described. However, the video device is not limited to this, and a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet PC, or a mobile phone, a personal computer, an electronic book reader, a PDA An apparatus capable of displaying an image such as (Personal Digital Assistants) is also included. Below, the case where a video device is a portable terminal is demonstrated.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the information management system according to the present invention. In the figure, 10 is a recorder which is an example of video equipment, 80 is a portable terminal which is an example of video equipment, and 50 is a recorder 10. It is a server device that provides user interface data for operation. This user interface is displayed on the portable terminal 80. The server device 50 provides user interface data optimum for the combination of the portable terminal 80 and the recorder 10.

  Reference numeral 40 denotes an HDMI cable compatible with HDMI HEC, and reference numeral 60 denotes a network. The recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 are connected to each other via the HDMI cable 40, and a single cable transmits video / audio signals, Ethernet (registered trademark) signals, and commands for inter-device control. can do.

  In this embodiment, the case where the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 are connected by HDMI will be described. However, the connection is performed by WiFi (registered trademark) communication or communication via the Internet as will be described later. It is good as well.

  In the example of FIG. 19A, the server device 50 transmits user interface data to the mobile terminal 80 via the network 60. In this case, for example, the portable terminal 80 is connected to the network 60 to which the server device 50 is connected by wireless communication. In the example of FIG. 19B, the server device 50 transmits user interface data to the recorder 10 via the network 60. Then, the recorder 10 that has received the data transfers the user interface data to the portable terminal 80 via the HDMI cable 40.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information management system when the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 are connected via the Internet 90. In the figure, 10 is a recorder that is an example of video equipment, 50 is a server device that provides user interface data for operating the recorder 10, 80 is a portable terminal that is an example of video equipment, and 90 is an example of a network 60. A certain Internet, 100 is a router that relays data between different networks, 110 is a video data stored in the recorder 10, transferred to another device via the Internet 90, or from the portable terminal 80 via the Internet 90 to the recorder 10. It is a streaming adapter that receives operation information and transfers the operation information to the recorder 10.

  In the example of FIG. 20, the recorder 10, the router 100, and the streaming adapter 110 are installed in the home. Also in the case of FIG. 20, the server device 50 transmits user interface data to the mobile terminal 80 via the Internet 90 as in the case of FIG.

  Alternatively, as in the case of FIG. 19B, the server device 50 may transmit user interface data to the recorder 10 via the Internet 90. In this case, the recorder 10 that has received the data transfers user interface data to the portable terminal 80 via the Internet 90.

  With such a configuration, the user can easily operate the recorder 10 even when away from home by using a user interface optimal for the combination of the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80.

  Here, the configurations of the recorder 10 and the server device 50 are the same as the configurations illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 21 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration example of the mobile terminal 80 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20.

  The portable terminal 80 includes a control unit 81, an HDMI receiver 82, CECI / F 83, LAN I / F 84, HDMI connector 85, wireless LAN communication I / F 86, public line communication I / F 87, storage unit 88, and display unit 89. Yes.

  The control unit 81 is a CPU that controls the entire apparatus, includes an HDMI controller, and controls operations of the HDMI receiver 82, CECI / F 83, and LAN I / F 84. The HDMI receiver 82 is connected to the TMDS line 41 in the HDMI cable 40 shown in FIG. 2 via the HDMI connector 85, and receives the stream transferred from the recorder 10. The HDMI receiver 82 may be built in the control unit 81.

  The CECI / F 83 is connected to the CEC line 42 in the HDMI cable 40 shown in FIG. 2 via the HDMI connector 85 and performs bidirectional communication of CEC messages with the recorder 10. The CECI / F 83 can control a device connected via HDMI by using a CEC message.

  The LAN I / F 84 is connected to the HEC line 43 in the HDMI cable 40 shown in FIG. 2 via the HDMI connector 85, and performs bidirectional communication of Ethernet signals with the recorder 10. This LAN I / F 84 may be built in the HDMI receiver 82.

  The wireless LAN communication I / F 86 communicates with external devices such as the server device 50 and the recorder 10 by wireless LAN communication such as WiFi (registered trademark). The public line communication I / F 87 communicates with external devices such as the server device 50 and the recorder 10 via a public line such as the Internet 90 by wireless communication.

  The storage unit 88 is a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM that stores logical addresses, physical addresses, various data tables, and the like in HDMI. The storage unit 88 is accessed as necessary by the control unit 81, and data is read or written. Note that the storage unit 88 is not limited to an EEPROM, and may be, for example, an HD (Hard Disk) or a flash memory.

  The display unit 89 includes a display such as an LCD. In the portable terminal 80, the video / audio of the stream is separated by the HDMI receiver 82, performs predetermined video signal processing and audio signal processing as necessary, displays video on the display unit 89, and outputs audio from a speaker (not shown). Output. The display unit 89 displays a user interface for operating the recorder 10 under the control of the control unit 81.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining another operation example of the information management system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The operation example of FIG. 22 is for the case where the information management system has a configuration as shown in FIG.

  First, when the switch of the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 is turned ON and the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 are connected by the HDMI cable (in the case of FIG. 19A), or the switch of the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 Is turned on, and the communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 via the Internet 90 (in the case of FIG. 20), the recorder 10 sends the information of the model number of the recorder 10 and the recorder 10 to the portable terminal 80. Information on operation buttons of the user interface (UI) used for the operation is transmitted (step S71).

  Thereafter, the portable terminal 80 receives a user interface display instruction for operating the recorder 10 on the screen of the portable terminal 80 (step S72). When receiving the display instruction, the portable terminal 80 requests the server device 50 to transmit user interface data (UI data) (step S73).

  At that time, the portable terminal 80 uses the model number information of the recorder 10, the model number information of the portable terminal 80, the information of operation buttons provided in the user interface used for the operation of the recorder 10, and the resolution information of the portable terminal 80 (for example, , WXGA, FullHD, 4K2K, etc.) are transmitted to the server device 50.

  Upon receiving this request, the server device 50 refers to the user interface data information 52a similar to that shown in FIG. 4, and has user interface data corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the portable terminal 80. Is determined (step S74).

  Here, in the user interface data information 52a of FIG. 4, information on the model number of the TV 20 is registered as the first video equipment information, but in the present embodiment, information on the model number of the portable terminal 80 is registered. Shall.

  When it is determined that there is user interface data corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the portable terminal 80 (YES in step S74), the server device 50 transmits the user interface data to the portable terminal 80. (Step S75).

  Then, the mobile terminal 80 receives the user interface data transmitted by the server device 50, stores the received data, and displays a user interface for operating the recorder 10 using the data (step S80). ).

  If it is determined in step S74 that there is no user interface data corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the portable terminal 80 (NO in step S74), the server device 50 stores the data of the user interface. It is determined whether or not generation is possible (step S76).

  For example, the server device 50 determines whether or not user interface data can be generated using information on operation buttons of a user interface used for operating the recorder 10 and resolution information of the mobile terminal 80. .

  Specifically, when the resolution of the mobile terminal 80 is WXGA and the number of operation buttons included in the user interface is greater than or equal to the first predetermined number, the server device 50 has the resolution of the mobile terminal 80 of FullHD. When the number of operation buttons included in the user interface is equal to or greater than a second predetermined number greater than the first predetermined number, or the resolution of the mobile terminal 80 is 4K2K, and the number of operation buttons included in the user interface is If it is greater than or equal to the third predetermined number greater than the second predetermined number, it is determined that the user interface data cannot be generated because the resolution is too low. In other cases, the server device 50 determines that the user interface data can be generated.

  If it is determined in step S76 that user interface data can be generated (YES in step S76), server device 50 generates user interface data (step S78).

  Specifically, the server device 50 uses the operation button information included in the user interface and the resolution information of the mobile terminal 80 to generate user interface data with different numbers of operation buttons as illustrated in FIG. Generate.

  For example, when the resolution of the mobile terminal 80 is WXGA and the number of operation buttons included in the user interface is less than the first predetermined number, the server device 50 has a user interface as illustrated in FIG. Generate data.

  Further, when the resolution of the mobile terminal 80 is FullHD and the number of operation buttons included in the user interface is equal to or more than the first predetermined number and less than the second predetermined value, the server device 50 is shown in FIG. Generate user interface data as shown.

  Further, when the resolution of the mobile terminal 80 is 4K2K and the number of operation buttons included in the user interface is greater than or equal to the second predetermined number and less than the third predetermined value, the server device 50 is shown in FIG. Generate user interface data as shown.

  Here, it is assumed that image data and the like of each operation button for generating user interface data as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C is stored in advance in the storage unit 52 of the server device 50. . Thereafter, the server device 50 transmits the generated data to the portable terminal 80 (step S79).

  If it is determined in step S76 that the user interface data cannot be generated (NO in step S76), the server device 50 stores the general-purpose user interface data stored in the storage unit 52 in advance in the portable terminal 80. Transmit (step S77). The general-purpose user interface is an interface having the minimum necessary operation buttons that can be used for any recorder 10.

  Then, the mobile terminal 80 receives the user interface data transmitted by the server device 50, stores the received data, and displays the user interface for operating the recorder 10 using the data (step). S80).

  If it is determined in step S77 in FIG. 22 that the user interface data cannot be generated, the server device 50 transmits the general-purpose user interface data to the portable terminal 80. The server device 50 may transmit a message to the effect that it cannot be generated to the mobile terminal 80. And the portable terminal 80 which received this message is good also as displaying the user interface for operating the recorder 10 using the data of the general purpose user interface previously memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 88 of the portable terminal 80. FIG. .

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining another operation example of the information management system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The operation example of FIG. 23 is for the case where the information management system has a configuration as shown in FIG. 19B or FIG.

  First, when the switch between the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 is turned on and the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 are connected by an HDMI cable (in the case of FIG. 19B), or the switch between the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 Is turned on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the portable terminal 80 via the Internet 90 (in the case of FIG. 20), the portable terminal 80 informs the recorder 10 of the information on the model number of the portable terminal 80 and the portable information. Information on the resolution of the terminal 80 (for example, information such as WXGA, FullHD, 4K2K) is transmitted (step S91).

  And the portable terminal 80 receives the display instruction of the user interface for operating the recorder 10 on the screen of the portable terminal 80 from a user (step S92). When receiving the display instruction, the portable terminal 80 requests the recorder 10 to transmit user interface data (UI data) (step S93). Receiving this request, the recorder 10 requests the server device 50 to transmit user interface data (UI data) (step S94).

  At that time, the recorder 10 causes the server device 50 to store the model number information of the portable terminal 80, the model number information of the recorder 10, the information of operation buttons included in the user interface used for operating the recorder 10, and the resolution of the portable terminal 80 Send information.

  Upon receiving this request, the server device 50 refers to the user interface data information 52a similar to that shown in FIG. 4, and has user interface data corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the portable terminal 80. Whether or not (step S95).

  Here, in the user interface data information 52a in FIG. 4, the model number information of the TV 20 is registered as the first video equipment information, but in this embodiment, the model number information of the mobile terminal 80 is registered. It shall be.

  When it is determined that there is user interface data corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the portable terminal 80 (YES in step S95), the server device 50 stores the user interface data in the recorder 10. Transmit (step S96). The recorder 10 that has received this data transfers the data to the portable terminal 80 (step S101).

  The portable terminal 80 receives the user interface data transmitted by the recorder 10, stores the received data, and displays a user interface for operating the recorder 10 using the data (step S102). .

  If it is determined in step S95 that there is no user interface data corresponding to the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the portable terminal 80 (NO in step S95), the server device 50 stores the user interface data. It is determined whether or not generation is possible (step S97).

  For example, the server device 50 determines whether or not user interface data can be generated using information on operation buttons of a user interface used for operating the recorder 10 and resolution information of the mobile terminal 80. . Specifically, the server device 50 performs the above determination by the method described with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S97 that user interface data can be generated (YES in step S97), server device 50 generates user interface data (step S99). Specifically, the server device 50 performs the above generation by the method described with reference to FIG.

  When it is determined in step S97 that the user interface data cannot be generated (NO in step S97), the server device 50 transmits the general-purpose user interface data stored in advance in the storage unit 52 to the recorder 10. (Step S98). The general-purpose user interface is an interface having the minimum necessary operation buttons that can be used for any recorder 10.

  The recorder 10 that has received this data transfers the data to the portable terminal 80 (step S101). The portable terminal 80 receives the user interface data transmitted by the recorder 10, stores the received data, and displays a user interface for operating the recorder 10 using the data (step S102). .

  If it is determined in step S98 in FIG. 23 that the user interface data cannot be generated, the server device 50 transmits the general-purpose user interface data to the recorder 10, but the user interface data is generated. The server device 50 may transmit a message to the effect that it cannot be performed to the recorder 10. Then, the recorder 10 that has received this message transfers the message to the portable terminal 10, and the portable terminal 80 that has received the message stores the general-purpose user interface data stored in the storage unit 88 of the portable terminal 80 in advance. It is good also as displaying the user interface for operating the recorder 10 using.

  In FIG. 9, the display language of the user interface is changed according to the user setting of the TV 20, but the character font used in the user interface according to the user setting of the character font in the portable terminal 80. It is good also as changing.

  In this case, the portable terminal 80 sends the user font information of the character set to the server device 50 directly through the recorder 10 in the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 19A and through the recorder 10 in the configuration of FIG. To send.

  On the other hand, the user interface data information 52a similar to that shown in FIG. 10 is stored in the server device 50. With reference to the user interface data information 52a, the model number, user settings, and User interface data corresponding to the combination of model numbers of the recorder 10 is searched.

  Here, in the user interface data information 52a in FIG. 10, information on the model number of the TV 20 and user setting information on the display language of the user interface are registered as the first video equipment information. It is assumed that information on the model number of the portable terminal 80 and font information are registered.

  Then, the server device 50 transmits the user interface data obtained as a result of the search directly to the portable terminal 80 via the recorder 10 in the case of the configuration shown in FIG. Send to. Thereby, the display method desired by the user can be easily realized.

  Now, description has been made centering on embodiments of the information providing device, the information management system, the video equipment, the portable terminal, and the information management method, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the information The present invention is implemented as a form of a computer program for realizing the functions of a providing device, an information management system, a video device, and a portable terminal, or a form of a computer-readable recording medium on which the computer program is recorded. It is good as well.

  Here, as a recording medium, a disk system (for example, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc.), a card system (for example, memory card, optical card, etc.), a semiconductor memory system (for example, ROM, nonvolatile memory, etc.), a tape system (for example) For example, various forms such as a magnetic tape and a cassette tape can be employed.

  By recording and distributing the computer program for realizing the functions of the information providing device, the information management system, the video equipment, and the portable terminal in the above embodiment or the computer program for causing the computer to execute the information management method on these recording media Cost reduction, portability and versatility can be improved.

  Then, the above-mentioned recording medium is mounted on the computer, the computer program recorded on the recording medium is read by the computer and stored in the memory, and the processor (CPU: Central Processing Unit, MPU: Micro Processing Unit) included in the computer is the computer program. Is read from the memory and executed, the functions of the information providing apparatus, the information management system, the video equipment, and the portable terminal according to the present embodiment can be realized, and the information management method can be executed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and corrections can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the user interface data is acquired from the server device 50 when the recorder 10 and the TV 20 are switched on and a communication connection is established between the recorder 10 and the TV 20. The user interface data may be acquired from the server device 50 when the recorder 10 or the TV 20 is initially set. Alternatively, user interface data may be acquired from the server device 50 when the firmware of the recorder 10 or the TV 20 is upgraded.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where one recorder 10 was connected to TV20, the number of the recorders connected to TV20 may be two or more. In this case, when the recorder and the TV 20 are turned on and a communication connection is established between the recorder and the TV 20, each recorder transmits information on the model number of the recorder to the TV 20. Then, the TV 20 transmits information on the model number of each recorder together with information on the model number of the TV 20 to the server device 50 and requests to transmit user interface data for operating each recorder on the screen of the TV 20.

  Upon receiving this request, the server device 50 transmits data of the user interface corresponding to the combination of the model number of each recorder 10 and the model number of the TV 20 to the TV 20. And TV20 receives the data of the user interface transmitted by the server apparatus 50, and memorize | stores the received data.

  When the TV 20 receives an operation instruction for any of the plurality of recorders from the user, the TV 20 reads the user interface data corresponding to the recorder and displays the user interface using the data.

  Moreover, the server apparatus 50 does not need to be one, and may be a plurality. For example, the recorder 10 or the TV 20 transmits information on the combination of the model number of the recorder 10 and the model number of the TV 20 to one server device, and the server device registers user interface data corresponding to the combination information. If not, the recorder 10 or the TV 20 may transmit the information on the combination to another server device, and acquire user interface data corresponding to the information on the combination from the other server device. Each server device notifies the recorder 10 or the TV 20 that the user interface data corresponding to the combination information is not registered.

  The processing described in the above embodiment can be executed in the same manner when the mobile terminal 80 is used as the video equipment instead of the TV 20.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Recorder, 11 ... HDMI transmitter, 12, 21 ... Main microcomputer, 13 ... Front microcomputer, 14, 24, 83 ... CECI / F, 15, 25, 51 ... Communication I / F, 16, 26 ... Remote control light-receiving part, 17, 27, 85 ... HDMI connector, 18, 28, 84 ... LAN I / F, 19, 29, 88 ... storage unit, 20 ... TV, 22, 82 ... HDMI receiver, 23 ... monitor microcomputer, 30, 89 ... display unit 40 ... HDMI cable, 41 ... TMDS line, 42 ... CEC line, 43 ... HEC line, 50 ... server apparatus, 52 ... storage unit, 52a ... user interface data information, 52b ... user interface data, 53, 81 ... control unit 53a ... information receiving unit, 53b ... searching unit, 53c ... information transmitting unit, 60 ... network, 70 , 70b, 70c ... user interface, 80 ... portable terminal, 86 ... wireless LAN communication I / F, 87 ... public line communication I / F, 90 ... Internet, 100 ... router, 110 ... streaming adapter.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a first technical means of the present invention is an information providing apparatus connected to a first video device or a second video device via a network, wherein A storage unit that stores information on a user interface displayed on the first video device and is used for an operation of a second video device connected to the video device, information on the first video device, and the second Information received from the first video device or the second video device connected via the network, and the information received by the information receiving unit, The number of operations corresponding to the combination of the resolution information of the first video device and the information of the second video device from among the user interfaces having different numbers of operation buttons for operating the second video device. Have a button Information for transmitting the information of the user interface and retrieval unit for retrieving from the storage unit, the information retrieved by the retrieval unit, the first video device connected via the network, or the second video equipment and a transmission unit, the search unit of the user interface information having a number operation buttons corresponding to the combination, characterized that you find the latest information of the user interface.
The second technical means of the present invention is characterized in that in the first technical means, the information on the second video equipment includes information on a plurality of functions of the second video equipment.

According to a third technical means of the present invention, there is provided an information providing apparatus connected to the first video equipment or the second video equipment via a network, and the second technical equipment is connected to the first video equipment. A storage unit for storing information on a user interface displayed on the first video device, and information on the first video device and information on the second video device. Based on the information received from the first video device or the second video device connected via the network and the information received by the information receiver, the second video device is operated. The number of operations corresponding to the combination of the information on the number of divisions of the display screen in the first video device and the information on the second video device set by the user from among user interfaces having different numbers of operation buttons Bota A search unit that searches the storage unit for information on a user interface having information, and transmits the information searched by the search unit to the first video device or the second video device connected via the network An information transmission unit that searches for the latest user interface information among user interface information having a number of operation buttons corresponding to the combination .

According to a fourth technical means of the present invention, there is provided an information providing apparatus connected to the first video equipment or the second video equipment via a network, and the second technical equipment is connected to the first video equipment. A storage unit for storing information on a user interface displayed on the first video device, and information on the first video device and information on the second video device. Based on information received from the first video equipment or the second video equipment connected via the network and information received by the information receiving section, information on the first video equipment And a search unit that searches the storage unit for user interface information corresponding to a combination of the second video equipment information and a first unit connected to the information searched by the search unit via the network. Projection of An information transmission unit for transmitting to the device or the second video device, and the information of the second video device is in the language of the content recorded on the recording medium played back by the second video device. The search unit includes information, and searches for the latest user interface information among the user interface information corresponding to the combination .

According to a fifth technical means of the present invention, in any one of the first , second, or fourth technical means, the information on the first video equipment is set by the user for the first video equipment. 1st setting information is included, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

According to a sixth technical means of the present invention, in the fifth technical means, the first setting information includes information on a language used for displaying characters in the first video equipment.

According to a seventh technical means of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth technical means, the information on the second video equipment is a second set by the user for the second video equipment. The setting information is included .

According to an eighth technical means of the present invention, in the seventh technical means, the second setting information includes information on a language used when a recording medium is reproduced by the second video equipment. And

According to a ninth technical means of the present invention, in any one of the first to eighth technical means, the first video equipment is a portable terminal .

According to a tenth technical means of the present invention, there is provided: a first video device having a display device for displaying information; a second video device connected to the first video device; a first video device; An information management system including an information providing device connected to any one of the two video devices via a network, wherein the information providing device is a second video device connected to the first video device. A storage unit that is used for operation and stores information on a user interface displayed on the first video equipment, and information on the first video equipment and information on the second video equipment are transmitted via the network. Connected to the first video equipment or the second video equipment, and an operation button for operating the second video equipment based on the information received by the information receiving section. User-in with different number of A search unit that searches the storage unit for information on a user interface having a number of operation buttons corresponding to the combination of the resolution information of the first video device and the information of the second video device, from the storage unit; An information transmission unit that transmits information retrieved by the retrieval unit to a first video device or a second video device connected via the network, wherein the retrieval unit includes the combination The user interface information having the number of operation buttons corresponding to is searched for the latest user interface information, and the first video device or the second video device is transmitted by the information transmitting unit. And an information output unit that outputs the acquired information to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in the display device. , Characterized in that.

The eleventh technical means of the present invention includes: a first video device having a display device for displaying information; a second video device connected to the first video device; a first video device; An information management system including an information providing device connected to any one of the two video devices via a network, wherein the information providing device is a second video device connected to the first video device. A storage unit that is used for operation and stores information on a user interface displayed on the first video equipment, and information on the first video equipment and information on the second video equipment are transmitted via the network. Connected to the first video equipment or the second video equipment, and an operation button for operating the second video equipment based on the information received by the information receiving section. User-in with different number of Information of a user interface having a number of operation buttons corresponding to a combination of information on the number of display screen divisions in the first video equipment set by the user and information on the second video equipment. A search unit that searches from the storage unit; and an information transmission unit that transmits the information searched by the search unit to the first video device or the second video device connected via the network. The search unit searches for the latest user interface information among the user interface information having the number of operation buttons corresponding to the combination,
The first video device or the second video device acquires information transmitted by the information transmission unit, and outputs the acquired information to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in the display device An information output unit is provided .

According to a twelfth technical means of the present invention, a first video equipment having a display device for displaying information, a second video equipment connected to the first video equipment, a first video equipment, An information management system including an information providing device connected to any one of the two video devices via a network, wherein the information providing device is a second video device connected to the first video device. A storage unit that is used for operation and stores information on a user interface displayed on the first video equipment, and information on the first video equipment and information on the second video equipment are transmitted via the network. Information receiving unit received from the first video device or the second video device connected to each other and information received from the information receiving unit based on the information received by the information receiving unit. Combination with video equipment information A search unit that searches the storage unit for information on a user interface corresponding to the information, and the information searched by the search unit is transmitted to the first video device or the second video device connected via the network. An information transmission unit for transmitting, wherein the information of the second video device includes information on a language of content recorded on a recording medium played back by the second video device, and the search unit includes The user interface information corresponding to the combination is searched for the latest user interface information, and the first video device or the second video device acquires the information transmitted by the information transmission unit. And an information output unit that outputs the acquired information to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in the display device.

According to a thirteenth technical means of the present invention, in any one of the tenth to twelfth technical means, the first video equipment is a mobile terminal.

A fourteenth technical means of the present invention is a video device connected to another video device, an information acquisition unit for acquiring information of the other video device, and information acquired by the information acquisition unit as information an information transmission unit that transmits to the providing apparatus, the other number of operation buttons for operating the video equipment is retrieved from a different user interface, information of the resolution information and the other video devices of its own video equipment An information receiving unit that receives information of a user interface having a number of operation buttons corresponding to the combination of the information providing device and the information received by the information receiving unit from the own video device or the other video device and an information output unit that outputs to the control unit for controlling display of the user interface in a display device included in the information receiving unit, Misao number corresponding to the combination Among the user interface information with a button, it characterized that you receive the latest information of the user interface.
A fifteenth technical means of the present invention is a video device connected to another video device, wherein the information acquisition unit acquires information of the other video device, and the information acquired by the information acquisition unit is information The information transmission unit to be transmitted to the providing device and the information on the number of divisions of the display screen in the self-video device set by the user, retrieved from the user interface having a different number of operation buttons for operating the other video device, and An information receiving unit that receives information of a user interface having a number of operation buttons corresponding to a combination with information of the other video device from the information providing device, and information received by the information receiving unit is a self-video device, Or an information output unit that outputs to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in a display device included in the other video equipment, and the information receiving unit includes: Among the user interface information having a number operation buttons corresponding to the serial combination, and receives the information of the latest user interface.
The sixteenth technical means of the present invention is a video device connected to another video device, wherein the information acquisition unit acquires information of the other video device, and the information acquired by the information acquisition unit is information An information transmitting unit for transmitting to a providing device, an information receiving unit for receiving information on a user interface corresponding to a combination of the own video device and the other video device from the information providing device, and information received by the information receiving unit An information output unit that outputs to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in a display device included in the own video device or the other video device, and the information of the other video device includes the other Including information on the language of the content recorded on the recording medium played back by the video equipment, and the information receiving unit includes information on a user interface corresponding to the combination, Wherein the receiving information of a new user interface.

According to a seventeenth technical means of the present invention, in any one of the fourteenth to sixteenth technical means, the other video equipment is a mobile terminal, and the information output unit receives information received by the information receiving unit. And outputting to the control part which controls the display of the said user interface in the display apparatus which a front portable terminal has.

According to an eighteenth technical means of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal connected to a video device, a display unit for displaying a user interface, an information acquisition unit for acquiring information on the video device, and the information acquisition unit. Information on the resolution of the mobile terminal and the video device searched from an information transmission unit for transmitting the acquired information to the information providing device and a user interface having a different number of operation buttons for operating the video device an information receiving unit for receiving information of a user interface from the information providing device having an operation button number that corresponds to the combination of the information, the information which the information receiving unit receives, displays of the user interface on the display unit and an information output unit that outputs to the control unit for controlling the information receiving unit, have a operation button number that corresponds to the combination Among the user interface information that is characterized that you receive the latest information of the user interface.
According to a nineteenth technical means of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal connected to a video device, a display unit for displaying a user interface, an information acquisition unit for acquiring information on the video device, and the information acquisition unit. Dividing the display screen on the mobile terminal set by the user, searched from the information transmission unit for transmitting the acquired information to the information providing device and the user interface having a different number of operation buttons for operating the video equipment An information receiving unit for receiving information of a user interface having a number of operation buttons corresponding to a combination of the number of information and the information of the video equipment from the information providing device, and the information received by the information receiving unit An information output unit that outputs to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in the unit, and the information receiving unit includes the combination Among the user interface information with an operation button number that corresponds to, wherein the receiving information of the latest user interface.
According to a twentieth technical means of the present invention, there is provided a portable terminal connected to a video device, a display unit for displaying a user interface, an information acquisition unit for acquiring information on the video device, and the information acquisition unit. An information transmitting unit that transmits the acquired information to an information providing device; an information receiving unit that receives information on a user interface corresponding to a combination of the mobile terminal and the video device from the information providing device; and the information receiving unit An information output unit that outputs the received information to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in the display unit, and the information on the video device is recorded on a recording medium that is played back by the video device. The information receiving unit includes the latest user interface information among user interface information corresponding to the combination. Characterized by receiving information over the face.

When the information management system has a configuration as shown in FIG.
The model number information is acquired via the HDMI cable 40, and the acquired model number information is transmitted to the server device 50 together with the model number information of the TV 20. Information on the model number of the recorder 10 is, for example,
Transmission may be performed using CEC, transmission may be performed using HEC, and transmission may be performed using any means without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Upon receiving this information, the server device 50 refers to the user interface data information 52a as shown in FIG. 4 and searches for user interface data identification information corresponding to the combination of the model number of the TV 20 and the model number of the recorder 10. .

Claims (15)

An information providing apparatus connected to a first video device or a second video device via a network,
A storage unit that stores information on a user interface that is used to operate a second video device connected to the first video device and is displayed on the first video device;
An information receiving unit that receives the information about the first video device and the information about the second video device from the first video device or the second video device connected via the network;
A search unit that searches the storage unit for user interface information corresponding to a combination of the information of the first video device and the information of the second video device based on the information received by the information receiving unit; ,
An information transmission unit that transmits information searched by the search unit to the first video device or the second video device connected via the network;
An information providing apparatus comprising:   The search unit searches for information on the latest user interface among user interface information corresponding to a combination of information on the first video device and information on the second video device. Item 4. The information providing apparatus according to Item 1.   The information on the first video device includes information on the resolution of the first video device, and the information on the second video device includes information on a plurality of functions of the second video device. The information providing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that   The information provision according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the information on the first video device includes first setting information set by the user for the first video device. apparatus.   The information providing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the first setting information includes information on a language used for displaying characters in the first video equipment.   The information providing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the first setting information includes display screen division information in the first video equipment.   The information provision according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the information of the second video device includes second setting information set by the user for the second video device. apparatus.   8. The information providing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the second setting information includes information on a language used when a recording medium is reproduced by the second video equipment.   7. The information on the second video device includes information on a language of content recorded on a recording medium played back by the second video device. Information provision device.   The information providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first video device is a mobile terminal. A network is connected to either the first video device having a display device for displaying information, the second video device connected to the first video device, the first video device, or the second video device. An information management system including an information providing device connected via
The information providing apparatus includes:
A storage unit that stores information on a user interface that is used to operate a second video device connected to the first video device and is displayed on the first video device;
An information receiving unit that receives the information about the first video device and the information about the second video device from the first video device or the second video device connected via the network;
A search unit that searches the storage unit for user interface information corresponding to a combination of the information of the first video device and the information of the second video device based on the information received by the information receiving unit; ,
An information transmission unit that transmits information retrieved by the retrieval unit to the first video device or the second video device connected via the network;
The first video equipment or the second video equipment is
An information output unit that acquires information transmitted by the information transmission unit and outputs the acquired information to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in the display device;
An information management system characterized by that.   The information management system according to claim 11, wherein the first video equipment is a mobile terminal. A video device connected to another video device,
An information acquisition unit for acquiring information of the other video equipment;
An information transmitting unit that transmits information acquired by the information acquiring unit to an information providing device;
An information receiving unit for receiving information of a user interface corresponding to a combination of the own video device and the other video device from the information providing device;
An information output unit that outputs the information received by the information receiving unit to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in a display device included in the own video device or the other video device;
A video apparatus comprising:   The other video device is a portable terminal, and the information output unit outputs the information received by the information receiving unit to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in the display device of the previous portable terminal. The video equipment according to claim 13, wherein A mobile terminal connected to a video device,
A display unit for displaying a user interface;
An information acquisition unit for acquiring information of the video equipment;
An information transmitting unit that transmits information acquired by the information acquiring unit to an information providing device;
An information receiving unit that receives information of a user interface corresponding to a combination of the mobile terminal and the video equipment from the information providing device;
An information output unit that outputs information received by the information receiving unit to a control unit that controls display of the user interface in the display unit;
A portable terminal comprising:

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