JP2013143662A - Electronic apparatus, electronic apparatus control method, and electronic apparatus control program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve convenience for a user by simplifying operation in the case of performing time shift reproduction.SOLUTION: An electronic apparatus according to this embodiment is provided with: a first display screen output unit which, when receiving a power off instruction during reception of a program, outputs a display screen allowing for designation on whether to record the program being received: a second display screen output unit which, when the program is designated to be recorded, outputs a display screen allowing for designation on whether to reproduce and output the program in connection with a power on instruction; and a video recording unit which, when the program is designated to be reproduced in connection with the power on instruction, stores the designated information in association with the program to be recorded and records the program.

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to an electronic device, an electronic device control method, and an electronic device control program.

  In recent years, recording apparatuses capable of receiving and recording broadcasts have become widespread.

  The recorded program can be played back with time shift (time shift playback).

  However, operations such as time shift reproduction are generally complicated and inconvenient for the user.

  For this reason, it has been a problem to simplify operations such as time shift reproduction and improve user convenience.

JP 2011-91713 A

  There has been a problem of simplifying operations such as time shift reproduction and improving user convenience.

  The electronic device according to the embodiment includes a first display screen output unit that outputs a display screen that can specify whether to record the received program when receiving a power-off instruction during program reception.

  In addition, a second display screen output unit is provided that outputs a display screen that can specify whether the recorded program is to be reproduced and output in conjunction with a power-on instruction when the recording is specified.

  In addition, when the reproduction of the recorded program linked to the power-on instruction is designated, the recording unit stores the designated information in association with the recorded program and records the program.

1 is an external view showing an external appearance of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an initial setting screen output from the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operation when a power OFF instruction is received in the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment. 6 is an exemplary flowchart for explaining an operation when a power-off instruction is received in the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operation when a power-on instruction is received in the electronic device according to the embodiment. 6 is an exemplary flowchart for explaining an operation when a power-on instruction is received in the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment. The figure explaining the operation | movement at the time of the power-off instruction | indication reception in the electronic device concerning other embodiment. 12 is a flowchart for explaining an operation at the time of receiving a power OFF instruction in an electronic apparatus according to another embodiment. The external view which shows the external appearance of the electronic device concerning other embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an external view illustrating an external appearance of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment.

  Here, a description will be given using a video display device (television) as an example of the electronic device 1, but as will be described later, the electronic device 1 is not limited to a television, but a recording device or a personal computer (PC). It can also be applied to smartphones.

  In the electronic device (video display device) 1, for example, a remote controller (remote controller) 21 is operated by a user. The remote control signal output from the remote controller 21 is received by the operation receiving unit 20 of the electronic device (video display device) 1.

  The electronic device (video display device) 1 that has received the remote control signal operates in response to an instruction of the remote control signal, and displays, for example, on a display screen (video display unit) 8 constituted by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like. Display and output a predetermined video.

  The electronic device (video display device) 1 includes an external storage device (HDD or the like) 19 that is externally attached via a USB terminal or the like, for example. The broadcast received by the video display device 1 can be recorded in, for example, the internal storage device 17 in the video display device 1 or the external storage device 19.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the control unit 11 includes a CPU 12. The CPU 12 controls the electronic device (video display device) 1.

  The RAM 13, ROM 14, and flash memory 15 are used for processing performed by the control unit 11, for example.

  For example, video content is broadcast from the broadcasting station 25 by digital broadcasting. The digital broadcast broadcast from the broadcast station 25 is received by the tuner 3, the channel selection process is performed, and the video content of the digital signal is transmitted to the signal processing unit 4.

  The video content of the digital signal received by the signal processing unit 4 is subjected to signal processing and transmitted to the audio processing unit 6 and the video processing unit 5.

  The audio processing unit 6 receives the video content that has been subjected to the signal processing, and transmits the signal that has been subjected to the audio processing to the speaker 9.

  The speaker 9 receives a signal that has been subjected to sound processing and outputs sound.

  In addition, the video processing unit 5 receives video content that has undergone signal processing, and transmits a signal that has undergone video processing to the display device 7.

  The display device 7 receives the video-processed signal and displays the video on a display screen (video display unit) 8 composed of an LCD panel or the like.

  In this embodiment, the electronic device (video display device) 1 includes an internal storage device 17. The internal storage device 17 can record video content received by the electronic device (video display device) 1, for example, as with the external recording device 19.

  In this embodiment, the electronic device (video display device) 1 includes the external storage device 19 connected via USB or LAN as described above. The received video content can be recorded in the external storage device 19.

  In this embodiment, the electronic device (video display device) 1 is connected to a server 27 via a transmission / reception unit (network interface) 22 and a network (Internet) 26, and for example, video distributed over the Internet. The content can be received and recorded in the internal storage device 17 or the external storage device 19 in the same manner as described above.

  These processes are controlled by the control unit 11 as described above.

  Further, as described above, a user operation on the electronic device (video display device) 1 is instructed by an operation device such as a remote controller (remote controller) 21, for example.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an initial setting screen output from the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment.

  In recent years, recording apparatuses including a recording medium having a large recording capacity, such as an HDD, have become widespread, and it has become possible to reproduce a recorded program while recording a program with a time shift, that is, with a time shift.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the electronic device 1 displays an initial setting screen on the display screen 8, and makes the user input in advance whether or not to perform “time shift automatic reproduction”. It is possible.

  In this embodiment, “time shift automatic reproduction” is, for example, an operation of reproducing and outputting the recorded program in conjunction with a power ON instruction transmitted from the remote controller 21 or the like.

  Here, for example, an initial setting screen “Do you want to use the time shift automatic playback function?” Is displayed on the display screen 8, and whether or not to perform “time shift automatic playback” from the user operating the remote control 21 or the like in advance. Is input.

  Here, for example, in response to the question “Do you want to use the time shift automatic playback function?” On the initial setting screen, “Yes” 31 is designated by the user and setting input is performed.

  Information regarding whether or not to perform “time shift automatic reproduction” set and input here is stored in, for example, the flash memory 15.

  Here, “automatic reproduction” in this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operation when receiving a power OFF instruction in the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 receives, for example, a broadcast program (program) and receives a power-off instruction transmitted from, for example, the remote controller 21 while being displayed on the video display unit 8. A display screen on which the user can specify whether or not to record the program being received is output.

  When the recording is specified, a display screen that can specify whether to reproduce or output the recorded program in conjunction with the power ON instruction transmitted from the remote controller 21 or the like is output. To do.

  When reproduction of the recorded program linked to the power-on instruction is designated by a user operation, for example, the designated information is stored in association with the recorded program, and the broadcast program (program) is recorded. .

  Thereafter, when a power-on instruction is received when the electronic device is in a power-off state, the recorded program is reproduced and output in response to the power-on instruction.

  FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating that the electronic device 1 is receiving a power-off instruction.

  Here, the electronic device 1 receives a predetermined broadcast program (program) and displays a power-off instruction transmitted from the remote control 21 or the like operated by the user as described above while being displayed on the video display unit 8. And received via the receiving unit 20.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing that the electronic device 1 outputs a display screen on which the user can specify whether or not to record the program being received.

  Here, when the electronic device 1 receives a power-off instruction transmitted from the remote controller 21 or the like, the electronic device 1 outputs a display screen on which the user can specify whether or not to record the received program.

  FIG. 4C is a diagram showing that the electronic device 1 outputs a display screen that can specify whether to reproduce and output in conjunction with the power-on instruction.

  Here, when it is specified that the recording is to be performed, a display screen capable of specifying whether to reproduce or output the recorded program is output in conjunction with the power ON instruction transmitted from the remote controller 21 or the like.

  FIG. 4D is a diagram showing how the electronic device 1 records the broadcast program (program).

  Here, when the reproduction of the recorded program linked to the power-on instruction is designated by, for example, a user operation, the designated information is stored in association with the recorded program, and the broadcast program (program) is recorded. To do.

  That is, when the automatic reproduction is designated, the display unit 8 is turned off and the program is recorded by the recording unit.

  FIG. 4E is a diagram showing that the recording unit is turned off when the recording is completed.

  In the description of FIG. 4 above, it is assumed that the user designates whether or not the electronic device 1 records the program being received when the power is turned off. However, when the power is turned off, all the programs being received are recorded. It may be set in advance (set by another menu not shown), in which case the display of FIG. Alternatively, whether or not to record a program of a specific genre being received at the time of OFF or a program that matches a program set by the user as a keyword may be set in advance. In this case, when the specific genre is OFF, FIG. Is not displayed.

  In the description of FIG. 4 above, it is assumed that the electronic device 1 specifies whether or not to reproduce and output in conjunction with the power-on instruction when the power is turned off. In conjunction with the power-on instruction, whether or not to reproduce and output may be set in advance (set by another menu not shown), in which case the display of FIG. Alternatively, whether or not to reproduce and output a program of a specific genre recorded at the time of OFF or a program that matches a program set by the user as a keyword in conjunction with the power ON instruction may be set in advance. When OFF, the display of FIG. 4B is not performed.

  Furthermore, instead of FIGS. 4B and 4C, as the power OFF button, there may be a normal power OFF button and a power OFF button for simultaneously instructing recording and reproduction in FIGS. 4B and 4C. It should be noted that a setting menu corresponding to the power-off button for instructing recording and playback at the same time in FIGS. 4B and 4C may be prepared without physically having two types of buttons.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation at the time of receiving the power OFF instruction in the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment.

  Step S100 is a start step here. Then, it progresses to step S101.

  Step S101 is a step in which the electronic device 1 receives the broadcast as described above and outputs it from the video display unit 8, for example. Then, it progresses to step S102.

  Step S102 is a step of detecting whether the power-off instruction has been received. If it is detected that the power-off instruction has been received, the process proceeds to step S103 (Yes). If it is detected that the power-off instruction has not been received, the processing here is repeated (No).

  Step S103 is a step of outputting a display screen on which the necessity of recording can be specified, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, it progresses to step S104.

  Step S104 is a step in which it is detected whether or not “Yes (41)” of the recording is designated. If it is detected that “Yes” 41 of the recording is designated, the process proceeds to step S105 (Yes). If it is detected that “Yes” 41 of the recording is not designated, the process proceeds to step S111 (No).

  Step S105 is a step in which, for example, as shown in FIG. 4C, the electronic apparatus 1 outputs a display screen that can specify whether or not the above-described automatic reproduction is required when the power-on instruction is received. Then, it progresses to step S106.

  Step S106 is a step in which it is detected whether or not the automatic reproduction “Yes” 41 is designated when the electronic apparatus 1 receives the power-on instruction. If the electronic device 1 detects that automatic regeneration “required (Yes) 41” is designated when the power-on instruction is received, the process proceeds to step S107 (Yes). If the electronic device 1 does not detect that the automatic regeneration “Yes (41)” is designated when receiving the power-on instruction, the process proceeds to step S111 (No).

  Step S <b> 107 is a step in which the electronic device 1 stores information indicating that automatic playback is “Yes (Yes) 41” in the flash memory 15 when the power-on instruction is received. Then, it progresses to step S108.

  In step S108, for example, the video display unit 8 is turned off, and the program output at this time is recorded in the recording unit (external recording device 19, internal recording device 17, etc.). Then, it progresses to step S109.

  Step S109 is a step for detecting whether or not the recording has been completed. If it is detected that the recording has been completed, the process proceeds to step S110 (Yes). This is a step of detecting whether the recording is finished. If it is detected that the recording is not completed, the processing here is repeated (No).

  Step S110 is a step of turning off the power of the recording unit (external recording device 19, internal recording device 17, etc.), for example. Then, it progresses to step S111.

  Step S111 is an end step, and the process here ends.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operation at the time of receiving a power-on instruction in the electronic device according to the embodiment.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating, for example, a state where the electronic device 1 in a power-off state receives a power-on instruction.

  Here, the electronic device 1 in the power-off state receives the power-on instruction transmitted from the remote controller 21 or the like operated by the user as described above via the receiving unit 20.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an operation of the electronic device 1 when the time-shift automatic reproduction is ON (set).

  Here, when the power-on instruction is received and the reproduction output of the program corresponding to the power-on instruction is preset, the recorded program is reproduced and output.

  At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 6B, a program description 61 is displayed on the video display unit 8 to indicate that the recorded program is being reproduced and output.

  Here, the program description of the recorded program is, for example, “broadcast date”, “broadcast station name”, “synopsis”, and the like.

  The program description 61 can be displayed, for example, by TS recording.

  In this embodiment, when the time-shift automatic reproduction is performed according to the power ON operation of the electronic device 1, for example, by displaying the program description 61, the user can view the recorded program. You can notice that there is.

  In addition, the “broadcast date”, “broadcast station name”, “summary”, and the like displayed here also help the user to notice.

  FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an operation of the electronic device 1 when the time shift automatic reproduction is OFF (no setting).

  Here, when the power-on instruction is received and the reproduction output of the program according to the power-on instruction is not set, for example, “broadcast program broadcasted at the last received broadcast station” Is output.

  In addition, here, a display (for example, broadcast station 62) indicating that a broadcast program broadcast on the broadcast station is being output is output.

  In this example, “TVOO”, “time 11:00”, and the like are displayed.

  In this embodiment, when the time-shift automatic reproduction is not performed in response to the power ON operation of the electronic device 1, for example, by displaying the broadcast station 62, the user is currently broadcasting it. You can notice that it is a program.

  In addition, the “broadcast station name”, “time”, and the like displayed here also help the user's awareness.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an operation at the time of receiving a power-on instruction in the electronic apparatus according to the embodiment.

  Step S200 is a start step here. Then, it progresses to step S201.

  Step S201 is a step of detecting whether the electronic device 1 has received the power-on instruction. When it is detected that the electronic device 1 has received the power-on instruction, the process proceeds to step S202 (Yes). When it is detected that the electronic device 1 does not receive the power ON instruction, the process here is repeated (No).

  Step S202 is a step of detecting whether the time shift automatic reproduction is ON, that is, whether it is set. When it is detected that the time shift automatic reproduction is set, the process proceeds to step S203 (Yes). When it is detected that the time shift automatic reproduction is not set, the process proceeds to step S204 (No).

  In step S203, for example, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the program recorded in the recording unit (external recording device 19, internal recording device 17, etc.) is automatically reproduced in conjunction with the power-off instruction. It is. Then, it progresses to step S205.

  Step S204 is a step of outputting the broadcast of the last received broadcast station, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, it progresses to step S205.

  Step S205 is an end step, and the process here ends.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an operation at the time of receiving a power OFF instruction in an electronic device according to another embodiment.

  In this embodiment, for example, when a planned power outage (planned power outage) is scheduled, when performing the recording, for example, from the end time of the program that performs the recording to the planned planned power outage The program schedule (EPG) of a program that can be scheduled for recording is presented to the user at a predetermined time (for example, 2 hours), and recording reservation for the time until the planned power outage (for example, 2 hours) can be made possible To do.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when recording is performed, if a recording reservation is possible during the time from the end time of the program to the planned power outage (for example, 2 hours), a display screen is displayed. A user input screen display as shown in FIG. 8A is output to the (video display unit) 8.

  As the end time of the program, for example, EPG (electronic program guide) information transmitted by digital broadcasting or the like can be used.

  An EPG (Electronic Program Guide) is a system that displays, for example, a broadcast program guide on a television screen or the like. Also called an electronic program guide.

  The EPG is, for example, program title display information at the time of channel selection, browsing display information of each station's electronic program guide, display details of each program details, information for performing program search by genre, title, performer, etc. It has.

  In this embodiment, the display screen (video display unit) 8 displays, for example, “Do you want to make additional recording reservations until the planned power outage time?”.

  For example, the user operates the remote controller 21 or the like while viewing the user input screen display, and designates “Yes (required)” or “No (not)”.

  Here, for example, “Yes (required)” 81 is designated.

  As described above, when “Yes (required)” 81 is designated by the user, for example, a screen display of an EPG (program guide) 100 as shown in FIG. 8B is output.

  As described above, the screen display of the EPG (program guide) 100 presents to the user the program guide (EPG) of a program that can be reserved for recording from the end time of the program to be recorded until the planned power outage. Enables recording reservation until planned power outage.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the electronic device 1 receives a power OFF instruction during program reception, the electronic device 1 outputs a display screen on which it is possible to specify whether to record the received program.

  In addition, when the recording is designated, a display screen capable of designating whether to reproduce and output the recorded program in conjunction with a power-on instruction is output.

  When reproduction of the recorded program linked to the power-on instruction is designated, the designated information is stored in association with the recorded program, and the program is recorded.

  When the power ON instruction is received when the power is OFF, the recorded program is reproduced and output in response to the power ON instruction.

  Further, when the power-on instruction is received and the program output corresponding to the power-on instruction is preset, the recorded program is reproduced and output.

  Further, a display indicating that the recorded program is being reproduced and output is output.

  Further, when the power-on instruction is received and the reproduction output of the program according to the power-on instruction is not set, the broadcast program broadcast at the last received broadcast station is output.

  In addition, a display indicating that a broadcast program broadcast on the broadcast station is being output is output.

  When the reproduction of the recorded program linked to the power ON instruction is designated, the power of the video display output unit that displays and outputs the video is turned OFF.

  Further, it is detected whether or not the recording is completed, and when the recording is completed, the recording unit is turned off.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation at the time of receiving a power OFF instruction in an electronic apparatus according to another embodiment.

  Step S300 is a start step here. Then, it progresses to step S301.

  In step S301, for example, in a state where the user is watching a predetermined program using the electronic device 1 (the electronic device 1 is turned on), the user turns on the electronic device 1 using the remote controller 21, for example. The electronic device 1 is a step of receiving a power-off instruction. Then, it progresses to step S302.

  In step S302, for example, as described above, a length (time) value from the end time information (EPG information or the like) of the program being viewed by the user to the end of the recording is obtained. Then, it progresses to step S303.

  Step S303 is a step of obtaining information on the start time of a power outage (planned power outage, etc.) from, for example, broadcasting or the Internet, and obtaining a time value (for example, 2 hours etc.) until the power outage start time. Then, it progresses to step S304.

  Step S304 is a step of displaying a screen (FIG. 8A) on which it is possible to specify whether or not additional recording reservation is required for a program broadcast from the recording end time of the program to the power failure start time as described above. Then, it progresses to step S305.

  In step S305, for example, when “Yes (required)” is designated as the additional recording reservation, as shown in FIG. 8B, a program guide of programs that can be reserved for additional recording is displayed and output. Then, it progresses to step S306.

  Step S306 is a step of additionally recording, for example, a program designated from the program table of the program that can be reserved for additional recording. Then, it progresses to step S307.

  Step S307 is an end step, and the process here ends.

  FIG. 10 is an external view showing an external appearance of an electronic apparatus according to another embodiment.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the electronic device 30 is a recording device such as a BD recorder.

  The electronic device 30 is connected to the video display device 1a including the display screen 8 by, for example, an HDMI cable.

  HDMI is an abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface (high definition multimedia interface).

  HDMI is a standard for a communication interface that transmits video and audio as digital signals.

  In this embodiment, for example, as described above, the video display device 1a receives a remote control signal (a user instruction such as a power ON instruction or a power OFF instruction) output from the remote controller 21a operated by the user. To the electronic device 30.

  The electronic device 30 receives a user instruction such as a power-on instruction or a power-off instruction transmitted from the video display device 1a, and operates in the same manner as the electronic device 1.

  That is, for example, when receiving a power-off instruction during program reception, the electronic device 30 outputs to the video display device 1a a display screen that can specify whether to record the received program.

  Further, when the recording is designated, a display screen capable of designating whether the recorded program is reproduced and output in conjunction with the power-on instruction is output to the video display device 1a.

  When reproduction of the recorded program linked to the power-on instruction is designated, the designated information is stored in association with the recorded program, and the program is recorded.

  By configuring as described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to simplify operations such as time shift reproduction and improve user convenience.

  Note that all the control processing procedures of the above-described embodiment can be executed by software. For this reason, it is possible to easily realize the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment only by installing and executing this program on a normal computer through a computer-readable storage medium storing the program for executing the control processing procedure. it can.

  Further, the above-described embodiment is not limited to the description itself, and in the implementation stage, the constituent elements can be variously modified and embodied without departing from the spirit thereof.

  Further, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiment.

  For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, you may combine suitably the component covering different embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Electronic device (video display apparatus), 8 ... Display screen, 21 ... Remote controller (remote control).

Claims (10)

A first display screen output unit for outputting a display screen capable of designating whether to record the received program when receiving a power OFF instruction during program reception;
A second display screen output unit for outputting a display screen capable of designating whether to record and output the recorded program in conjunction with a power-on instruction when the recording is designated;
An electronic device comprising a recording unit that stores the specified information in association with the recorded program when the reproduction of the recorded program linked to the power-on instruction is specified, and records the program.   The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a reproduction output unit that reproduces and outputs the recorded program in response to the power-on instruction when the power-on instruction is received when the power is off.   The electronic apparatus according to claim 2, wherein when the power-on instruction is received and the reproduction output of the program according to the power-on instruction is preset, the recorded program is reproduced and output.   The electronic apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a display indicating that the recorded program is being reproduced and output is output.   3. When the power-on instruction is received, if the program output according to the power-on instruction is not set, a broadcast program broadcast at the last received broadcast station is output. The electronic device as described in.   The electronic apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a display indicating that a broadcast program broadcast on the broadcast station is being output is output.   The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein when the reproduction of the recorded program linked to the power-on instruction is designated, the power of the video display output unit that displays and outputs the video is turned off.   The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein whether or not the recording is completed is detected, and when the recording is completed, the recording unit is turned off. Outputting a display screen capable of designating whether to record the received program when receiving a power OFF instruction during program reception; and
Outputting a display screen that can specify whether to record and output the recorded program in conjunction with a power-on instruction when the recording is specified;
A method of controlling an electronic device comprising a step of storing the designated information in association with the recorded program when the reproduction of the recorded program linked to the power-on instruction is designated, and recording the program. Outputting a display screen capable of designating whether to record the received program when receiving a power OFF instruction during program reception; and
Outputting a display screen that can specify whether to record and output the recorded program in conjunction with a power-on instruction when the recording is specified;
When playback of the recorded program in conjunction with the power-on instruction is designated, the designated information is stored in association with the recorded program, and the electronic device is controlled to execute the step of recording the program. program.

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