JP2013219613A - Remote control operation system, information processing device, and remote control operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote control operation system capable of customizing an operation item and recommending a user to use a convenient operation item which the user does not know.SOLUTION: In the remote control operation system, an information processing device 3 is connected to a plurality of remote control operation devices 1 which perform remote control operation of an operation object device on the basis of a plurality of displayed operation items through a network 2, and the remote control operation device 1 receives changes of the displayed operation item, on the basis of information displayed from the information processing device 3. The remote control operation device 1 receives user information, and transmits the received user information and the plurality of displayed operation items to the information processing device 3. The information processing device 3, on the basis of the user information and operation items received from the plurality of remote control operation devices 1, selects an operation item to be displayed for each of the remote control operation devices 1 from non-displayed operation items, and transmits information suggesting so as to add and display the selected operation item to each of the remote control operation devices 1. The remote control operation device 1 displays the received information.

Description

  The present invention includes a remote operation device for remotely operating a device, and an information processing device connected to the remote operation device through a network, and the remote operation device displays display contents of operation items based on information displayed from the information processing device. The present invention relates to a remote operation system, an information processing apparatus, and a remote operation apparatus that accept changes in the system.

Remote control devices (remote control devices, hereinafter referred to as remote controls) are widely used for television receivers, and are currently used in home appliances such as air conditioners, AV (Audio Visual) devices such as video decks and DVD recorders, It is used for the operation of many machines and devices, mainly general household devices such as game machines.
Many of the remote controllers employ infrared communication, and a combination of a custom code or device code for identifying a controlled device and a data code for designating each operation item is set.

When the button is operated on the remote control side, the custom code and the data code are transmitted as a series of signals, and the operation of the controlled device is specified and controlled.
Recently, an operation button is displayed as an icon on the touch panel, and an operation item corresponding to the displayed icon can be changed so that the user can easily use it. There are also terminal devices having such a remote control function.

  In Patent Document 1, a new operation code and icon setting value can be obtained by connecting to an information center through a network, and an icon of a frequently used function using a user's operation history is displayed on the operation menu. There has been disclosed a remote controller capable of customizing an operation menu by setting an icon of a function to a higher layer and a function that is less frequently used in a lower layer of the operation menu.

  Patent Document 2 includes a server device that stores remote control operation information corresponding to each remote control operation target device, and the portable remote control terminal selects in advance the server device via wireless communication means or a public communication line A portable remote control system that requests remote control operation information corresponding to a remote control target device is disclosed. The server device transmits remote control operation information corresponding to the remote control target device selected based on the remote control operation information request data to the portable remote control terminal.

JP 2005-142905 A JP 2002-291072 A

In the remote control as described above, when an icon of an operation item having a high use frequency is set in an upper hierarchy, it is convenient because the operation item having a high use frequency is easily accessed.
However, even with such a remote control, there are operation items convenient for the user, but the user may not know the presence or convenience. In such a case, if the operation item is customized (changed to the user style) according to the usage frequency of the user, the usage frequency is low although the operation item is originally useful for the user. There is a problem that the icon is set in the lower layer of the operation menu and the opportunity to know its existence is lost.

The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances as described above, and the operation items can be customized, and even if the user does not know the existence of the convenient operation items or the convenience thereof, the operation items are displayed to the user. It is an object to provide a remote control system that can recommend the use of a remote control.
In addition, the present application is capable of customizing operation items, and even when the user does not know the existence or convenience of convenient operation items, information processing of a remote operation system that can recommend the user to use the operation items. An object is to provide an apparatus.
Further, the present application provides a remote operation device that can customize operation items and can recommend the use of the operation items to the user even when the user does not know the existence or convenience of the convenient operation items. For the purpose.

  A remote operation system according to the present invention displays a plurality of operation items for remotely operating an operation target device, a plurality of remote operation devices for remotely operating the operation target device based on the displayed plurality of operation items, An information processing device connected to the remote operation device via a network, wherein the remote operation device displays information from the connected information processing device and accepts a change in display operation item based on the displayed information In the remote operation system, the remote operation device includes user information receiving means for receiving information about a user, user information received by the user information receiving means, and a plurality of operation items being displayed. And the information processing device is configured to remotely control the information processing device based on the user information and the plurality of operation items received from the plurality of remote operation devices. A selection means for selecting an operation item to be displayed for each operation device from non-display operation items, and information for proposing to additionally display the operation item selected by the selection means is transmitted to each of the remote operation devices. And the remote control device is configured to display the received information.

  In this remote operation system, a plurality of remote operation devices display a plurality of operation items for remotely operating the operation target device, and remotely operate the operation target device based on the displayed plurality of operation items. Connect with the remote control device through the network. The remote operation device displays information from the connected information processing device, and accepts changes in display operation items based on the displayed information. The remote operation device receives information about the user, and transmits the received user information and a plurality of displayed operation items to the information processing device. Based on user information and a plurality of operation items received from a plurality of remote operation devices, the information processing device selects an operation item to be displayed for each remote operation device from non-display operation items and adds the selected operation item. Information to be displayed is sent to each remote control device. The remote control device receives and displays the information proposed to additionally display the selected operation item.

  In the remote operation system according to the present invention, the information processing device includes means for creating data for the selection unit to select an operation item based on user information and a plurality of operation items received from a plurality of remote operation devices. And the selection means is configured to select an operation item based on data created by the means.

  In this remote operation system, the information processing device creates data for selecting an operation item based on user information and a plurality of operation items received from a plurality of remote operation devices, and selects the operation item based on the created data. select.

  The remote operation system according to the present invention is characterized in that the data includes a usage rate for each operation item aggregated for each predetermined age group of the user.

  The remote operation system according to the present invention is characterized in that the data includes a usage rate for each operation item aggregated for each gender of the user.

  The remote operation system according to the present invention is characterized in that the data includes a usage rate for each operation item aggregated according to a predetermined hobby preference of the user.

  The remote operation system according to the present invention is characterized in that the data includes the number of recommenders of users totaled for each operation item.

  An information processing apparatus according to the present invention is connected to an operation apparatus that displays a plurality of operation items through a network, and transmits information for changing display operation items to the connected operation apparatus. A means for receiving user information and a plurality of operation items related to the user from the device, and an operation item to be displayed for each operation device is selected from the non-display operation items based on the user information and the plurality of operation items received by the means. And a means for transmitting to each of the operating devices information for proposing to additionally display the operation item selected by the selecting means.

  In this information processing apparatus, an operation apparatus that displays a plurality of operation items is connected through a network, and information for changing display operation items is transmitted to the connected operation apparatus. Receiving user information and a plurality of operation items related to the user from a plurality of operation devices, based on the received user information and the plurality of operation items, select an operation item to be displayed for each operation device from non-display operation items, Information that proposes to additionally display the selected operation item is transmitted to each operation device.

  An information processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises means for creating data for the selection means to select an operation item based on user information and a plurality of operation items received from a plurality of operation devices, and the selection means comprises: An operation item is selected based on the data created by the means.

  In this information processing apparatus, data for selecting an operation item is created based on user information and a plurality of operation items received from a plurality of operation devices, and an operation item is selected based on the created data.

  The information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the data includes a usage rate for each operation item aggregated for each predetermined age group of the user.

  The information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the data includes a usage rate for each operation item aggregated for each user's gender.

  The information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the data includes a usage rate for each operation item aggregated according to a user's predetermined hobbies and preferences.

  The information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the data includes the number of recommenders of users totaled according to operation items.

  A remote operation device according to the present invention displays a plurality of operation items, remotely operates an operation target device based on the displayed plurality of operation items, connects to an information processing device through a network, and receives information from the connected information processing device. In the remote control device configured to receive the change of the display operation item based on the displayed information, the means for receiving information about the user, the user information received by the means, and the plurality of displayed information Means for transmitting the operation item to the information processing apparatus, and is configured to display information for proposing to additionally display the operation item received from the information processing apparatus.

  In this remote operation device, a plurality of operation items are displayed, the operation target device is remotely operated based on the displayed plurality of operation items, and is connected to the information processing device through a network. Information from the connected information processing apparatus is displayed, and changes in display operation items are accepted based on the displayed information. Information regarding the user is received, and the received user information and a plurality of displayed operation items are transmitted to the information processing apparatus. Information for proposing to additionally display the operation item received from the information processing apparatus is displayed.

  According to the remote operation system of the present invention, it is possible to customize operation items, and even if the user does not know the existence or convenience of convenient operation items, the user can be encouraged to use the operation items. A remote control system can be realized.

  According to the information processing apparatus according to the present invention, the operation items can be customized, and even when the user does not know the existence of the convenient operation items or the convenience thereof, the user can be recommended to use the operation items. An information processing apparatus for a remote operation system can be realized.

  According to the remote operation device of the present invention, it is possible to customize operation items, and even if the user does not know the existence or convenience of convenient operation items, the user can be encouraged to use the operation items. A remote control device can be realized.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of embodiment of the remote control system which concerns on this invention, information processing apparatus, and a remote control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a remote control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the screen of customization of a remote control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the screen at the time of the user information input of a remote control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the screen which designates the operation item which a user recommends. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image example of the data which totaled the usage rate in the whole user of each operation item according to the content of user information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image example of the data which totaled the usage rate in the whole user of each operation item according to the content of user information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image example of the data which totaled the usage rate in the whole user of each operation item according to the content of user information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an image of the data which totaled the number of users who recommend each operation item, and showed by the ratio in the whole user. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen when there exists a proposal of the operation item from a server.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings illustrating embodiments thereof.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an embodiment of a remote operation system, an information processing apparatus, and a remote operation apparatus according to the present invention.
In this remote operation system, for example, a remote control device (a remote operation device, hereinafter referred to as a remote controller) 1 of a television receiver is connected to the Internet by an access point (master device) (not shown) of a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) as needed. The server (information processing device) 3 can be connected through the (network) 2.

In the server 3, remote control data related to a remote control system including a large number of remote controllers 1 is recorded in the memory 4. The remote control data includes an operation item group 5, user information 6, and operation item evaluation data 7.
The operation item group 5 is a collection of operation items for the remote controller 1 to remotely operate the television receiver, and includes, for example, a dual screen, screen display, still image, input switching, on timer, off timer, and the like.

The user information 6 is information related to users transmitted from a large number of remote controllers 1, and for example, the user's age, sex, occupation, hobbies, and the user uses (displays) the remote controller 1. Contains operation items.
The operation item evaluation data 7 is created based on the operation item group 5 and the user information 6 and is used to select an operation item to be newly displayed on each remote controller 1.

  The server 3 includes a communication unit 8 for communicating with many remote controllers 1 through the Internet 2. In addition to controlling the entire server 3, the server 3 creates operation item evaluation data 7, selects an operation item to be newly displayed for each remote controller 1 based on the created operation item evaluation data 7, and controls the remote controller 1. Each is provided with a control unit 9 that transmits a message recommending that the operation item be displayed.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the remote controller 1.
The remote controller 1 is connected to a transmission / reception unit 12 for communicating with a server 3 through an access point (not shown) and the Internet 2, a control unit 15 for controlling the entire remote control 1, an operation unit 13, and an operation on the operation unit 13. A transmission unit 11 that transmits a custom code and a data code as a series of infrared signals, and a memory 10 are provided. A program and data for operating the remote controller 1 are recorded in the memory 10.

The remote controller 1 employs infrared communication, and a combination of a custom code for identifying a controlled device (in this case, a television receiver) and a data code for designating an operation item is set. ing.
The operation unit 13 includes a display unit (display) 14. When a button (icon) of the remote control 1 is displayed on the display unit 14 and a portion where the button is displayed is touched, an operation corresponding to the button is performed. It is a touch panel that operates to realize items.

Hereinafter, operations of the remote control system, the server 3 and the remote controller 1 having such a configuration will be described.
The user first customizes (changes to the user style) the operation items of the remote controller 1 according to his / her preference. For example, the operation item corresponds to one button, and the remote control 1 of the television receiver corresponds to a basic function such as each channel button, volume, channel selection, on timer, off timer, two timers. Some support special functions such as screen display and still images.

  The user selects one to leave these buttons (icons) on the display unit 14 of the remote controller 1 and the one to be deleted according to his / her preference. Further, customization is performed so that an icon of a specific function is arranged in another place on the display unit 14. When the icon is to be moved, the display unit 14 is a touch panel, so that the icon is touched with a finger, the finger is moved while touching, and the finger is released at a position where the icon is to be moved. So-called drag and drop is performed.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a customization screen (display unit 14) of the remote controller 1.
In FIG. 3, customization is performed from A in which all the main functions of the television receiver are displayed to B in which only basic functions such as basic channel, volume, and power supply are left.
The contents of the customized remote controller 1 are uploaded as remote controller data to the server 3 through the access point and the network 2. At that time, in addition to the operation item group 5 which is normal remote control data, personal user information 6 of the uploading user is also added and uploaded.
The personal user information in this case refers to, for example, general personal identification information such as age, gender, occupation, etc., a portion related to preferences such as a favorite program type, hobbies, etc., and operation items recommended by the user Etc. are also included.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen (display unit (user information receiving unit) 14) when user information is input to the remote controller 1.
In this screen, a plurality of options are displayed for each window such as age, sex, occupation, hobby, favorite program type, etc., and the user touches one or more of the displayed options to select one.
The user information may be selected in advance when the user uses the remote controller 1 and stored in the memory 10 of the remote controller 1 or input when the user information is uploaded to the server 3. May be.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen (display unit 14) for designating operation items recommended by the user.
In FIG. 5, when the user selects and touches a “two screen” button, a “two screen” operation item is recommended and uploaded to the server 3. When there are a plurality of operation items recommended by the user, this operation is repeated a plurality of times.

  In the server 3, the control unit 9 accumulates the uploaded user information in the user information 6, totals the usage rate of each operation item for the entire user for each content of the user information 6, and creates a ranking according to the usage rate To do. The control unit 9 collates the contents of this ranking with the uploaded operation items of the individual remote controllers 1 and performs operations that are not included in the uploaded remote controller while being in a certain order (high usage rate). If there is an item, a message (information) suggesting the use of the operation item is transmitted to the remote controller 1.

6-9 is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an image of the data (operation item evaluation data 7) which the control part 9 totaled the usage rate etc. in the whole user of each operation item according to the content of user information. The control unit 9 performs ranking based on these data.
FIG. 6 shows screen display (A), two screens (B), still image (C), input switching (D), on-timer (E), for each age group of 10s, 20s, and up to 60s. It is an example which totaled the usage rate of each operation item (function) of an off timer (F).
FIG. 7 shows the usage rate of each operation item of screen display (A), dual screen (B), still image (C), input switching (D), on-timer (E), and off-timer (F) for each gender. It is an example.

FIG. 8 shows a program type (a plurality of hobbies / preferences) for which news, sports, drama, variety, music, and documentary are preferred to be viewed (multiple choices), and a screen display (A ), Dual screen (B), still image (C), input switching (D), on-timer (E), and off-timer (F).
FIG. 9 is an example in which the number of users who recommend the operation items (screen display, two screens, still image, input switching, on-timer, and off-timer) is totaled and shown as a ratio of all users.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen (display unit 14) when an operation item is proposed from the server 3.
Here, the user who customized the remote controller 1 to display only the basic functions on the display unit 14 (FIG. 3) inputs the user information (FIG. 4) and uploads it to the server 3.
In the server 3, the control unit 9 refers to the operation item evaluation data 7 (FIGS. 6 to 9), and the usage rate of the “dual screen” function is high in the user group having the same condition (here, 20s, male). If the user recommends the “two screen” function, a message (information) recommending the “two screen” function is transmitted from the server 3 side to the remote controller 1.

In the remote controller 1, the message received from the server 3 is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. Here, when an icon written as “No” is touched, the recommendation of the “dual screen” function is received from the server 3, but this function is not added.
On the other hand, on the remote controller 1, when an icon written “Yes” is touched, this “dual screen” icon can be displayed on the screen (display unit 14) of the remote controller 1.

In the remote controller 1, as a result of displaying the icon indicating the “two screen” function on the screen, the user can move the icon to an arbitrary place on the screen so as to be easy to use like the other icons. it can.
Thereby, it is possible to specifically suggest that the remote controller 1 can be used more effectively even for users who are not familiar with abundant functions.

1 Remote control (remote control device, remote control device)
2 Internet (network)
3. Server (information processing device)
4, 10 Memory 5 Operation item group 6 User information 7 Operation item evaluation data 8 Communication unit 9, 15 Control unit 11 Transmission unit 12 Transmission / reception unit 13 Operation unit (user information reception means)
14 Display unit (display, screen, user information receiving means)

Claims (13)

A plurality of operation items for remotely operating the operation target device, a plurality of remote operation devices for remotely operating the operation target device based on the displayed plurality of operation items, and information connected to the remote operation device through a network In a remote operation system comprising a processing device, wherein the remote operation device is configured to display information from the connected information processing device, and to accept changes in display operation items based on the displayed information.
The remote operation device includes user information receiving means for receiving information about the user, user information received by the user information receiving means, and means for transmitting a plurality of displayed operation items to the information processing device. ,
The information processing apparatus includes: a selection unit configured to select an operation item to be displayed for each remote operation device based on user information and a plurality of operation items received from the plurality of remote operation devices; Means for transmitting to each of the remote control devices information to propose to additionally display the operation item selected by the means,
The remote operation system is configured to display the received information.   The information processing apparatus includes means for creating data for the selection means to select an operation item based on user information and a plurality of operation items received from a plurality of remote operation apparatuses, and the selection means includes the selection means, 2. The remote operation system according to claim 1, wherein the operation item is selected based on the data created by the means.   The remote operation system according to claim 2, wherein the data includes a usage rate for each operation item aggregated according to a predetermined age group of the user.   The remote operation system according to claim 2, wherein the data includes a usage rate for each operation item that is aggregated by gender of the user.   The remote operation system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the data includes a usage rate for each operation item totaled according to a user's predetermined hobbies and preferences.   The remote operation system according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the data includes the number of recommenders of users totaled according to operation items. In an information processing apparatus that is connected to an operation device that displays a plurality of operation items through a network and transmits information for changing display operation items to the connected operation device.
A means for receiving user information and a plurality of operation items related to a user from a plurality of operation devices, and an operation for displaying the operation items to be displayed on each operation device based on the user information and the plurality of operation items received by the means. An information processing apparatus comprising: selection means for selecting from an item; and means for transmitting, to each of the operation devices, information for proposing to additionally display an operation item selected by the selection means.   Based on user information and a plurality of operation items received from a plurality of operation devices, the selection means comprises means for creating data for selecting an operation item, and the selection means operates based on the data created by the means The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, configured to select an item.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the data includes a usage rate for each operation item aggregated for each predetermined age group of the user.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the data includes a usage rate for each operation item aggregated for each user's gender.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the data includes a usage rate for each operation item that is aggregated according to a user's predetermined hobbies and preferences.   The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the data includes a number of recommenders of users totaled according to operation items. Display multiple operation items, remotely operate the operation target device based on the displayed multiple operation items, connect to the information processing device through the network, display information from the connected information processing device, and based on the displayed information In a remote control device configured to accept changes in display operation items,
Means for receiving information about the user, user information accepted by the means, and means for transmitting a plurality of displayed operation items to the information processing apparatus, and additionally displaying the operation items received from the information processing apparatus A remote operation device configured to display information to be proposed as described above.

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