JP2015039065A - Program playback apparatus, video display device, program playback method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve such a problem that it is troublesome for the user to manage recorded split programs, and to enhance user's convenience by reducing the complexity involved in the management of split programs.SOLUTION: A program playback apparatus includes a split program information acquisition section for acquiring the information related to the split program. The program playback apparatus also includes a program playback section for playing back a recorded program depending on the instruction. Furthermore, the program playback apparatus includes a split program playback section for playing back a recorded split program continuous with a program instructed to be played back, based on the information related to the split program thus acquired, when the program instructed to be played back is a split program.

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a program playback device, a video display device, and a program playback method.

In recent years, digital broadcasting has become widespread.
The user can receive a program broadcast by digital broadcasting and record it on a recording device, and can easily reproduce and view the recorded program.
However, the actual situation is that broadcasting forms relating to digital broadcasting differ depending on the country or region, and the operation differs depending on each country or region. For this reason, it is necessary to cope with broadcast forms that differ depending on countries and regions in recording of broadcast programs and playback of recorded programs.

For example, there is a split program in which one program is divided into a plurality of broadcasts in the Nordic standard for broadcast operation in Northern Europe.
In the broadcast form of the split program, for example, one program is divided (split) into a first split program and a second split program, and between the divided first split program and second split program. There is a form in which a program not related to the split program is broadcast.

  In order to record one program divided (split) into the first split program and the second split program, it is necessary to record both the first split program and the second split program.

However, there is a problem that managing the recorded split program is complicated for the user.
For this reason, it has been desired to reduce the complexity associated with managing split programs and improve user convenience.

JP 2006-180058 A

There is a problem that managing the recorded split program is cumbersome for the user.
For this reason, it has been a problem to reduce the complexity associated with managing split programs and improve user convenience.

The program playback apparatus of the embodiment includes a split program information acquisition unit that acquires information related to a split program.
In addition, a program playback unit that plays back a recorded program in response to an instruction is provided.
In addition, when the reproduction-instructed program is a split program, a split program reproduction unit that reproduces a recorded split program that is continued from the reproduction-instructed program based on the acquired information related to the split program Is provided.

The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the program reproduction apparatus which concerns on embodiment. 1 is an external view of a program playback device according to an embodiment. The figure explaining the split program concerning embodiment. The figure explaining the general method which concerns on management of the split program concerning embodiment. The figure explaining the management method of the split program concerning an embodiment. The figure which shows the recording list | wrist of the split program output from the program reproduction apparatus which concerns on embodiment. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an example of split program playback processing operation in the program playback apparatus according to the embodiment. 9 is a flowchart for explaining another example of split program playback processing operation in the program playback apparatus according to the embodiment. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an operation when receiving a fast-forward instruction or a skip processing instruction during reproduction of a split program in the program reproduction apparatus according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a program playback device according to the embodiment.
Reference numeral 1 denotes a video display device (program playback device), which is a television here. Reference numeral 2 denotes an antenna, reference numeral 3 denotes a tuner, reference numeral 4 denotes a signal processing unit, reference numeral 5 denotes a video processing unit, reference numeral 6 denotes an audio processing unit, reference numeral 7 denotes a display device, reference numeral 8 denotes a display screen (video display unit), reference numeral 9 Is a speaker, reference numeral 10 is a bus, reference numeral 11 is a control unit, reference numeral 12 is an MPU, reference numeral 13 is a RAM, reference numeral 14 is a ROM, reference numeral 15 is a flash memory, reference numeral 16 is a storage unit, reference numeral 17 is an internal recording device, reference numeral 18 Is an external interface, numeral 19 is an external storage device, numeral 20 is an operation receiving unit, numeral 21 is a remote control, numeral 22 is a transmission / reception unit (network interface), numeral 25 is a broadcasting station, numeral 26 is a network (Internet), numeral 27 is It is a server.

  Here, the control unit 11 includes an MPU (12) and controls the video display device (program playback device) 1. The RAM (13), the ROM (14), and the 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 subjected to the signal processing, and transmits the signal 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 the video content subjected to the signal processing, and transmits the signal subjected to the video processing to the display device 7.
The display device 7 receives the signal subjected to the video processing and displays the video on a display screen (video display unit) 8 constituted by an LCD panel or the like.
In this embodiment, the video display device (program playback device) 1 includes an internal storage device 17 and can record the received video content.
In this embodiment, the video display device (program playback 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.

The user's operation on the video display device (program playback device) 1 is instructed by an operating device such as a remote controller (remote controller) 21.
These processes are controlled by the control unit 11.
Further, as described above, the video display device (program playback device) 1 is connected to the server 27 via the transmission / reception unit (network interface) 22 and can receive and browse a web page, for example.

FIG. 2 is an external view of the program playback device (video display device) according to the embodiment.
When the user operates the remote controller 21 and makes a predetermined input, a remote control signal is output from the remote controller 21 and received by the operation receiving unit of the program playback device (video display device) 1.
For example, in the operation of the program playback device (video display device) 1, recording or playback of a program is instructed by a remote control signal output from the remote controller 21.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a split program according to the embodiment.
Here, the split program will be described.
As described above, in the broadcast form of the split program, for example, one program is divided into a first split program and a second split program (split), and the divided first split program and second split program are divided. There is a form in which a program unrelated to the split program is broadcast during the split program.

In order to record this one program, it is necessary to record both the first split program and the second split program which are different programs.
Here, the program (1) (Program-A1) denoted by reference numeral 31a and the program (3) (Program-A2) denoted by reference numeral 31b are programs obtained by dividing (split) one program into two programs. , Relevant.

  However, the program (2) (Program-B) labeled 32a is not related to the program (1) (Program-A1) 31a and the program (3) (Program-A2) 31b.

  That is, between the divided first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) and the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b), what is a split program? An unrelated program (program (2) (Program-B) 32a) is broadcast in a sandwiched form.

  In this digital broadcasting, for example, an EIT (Event Information Table) is also transmitted, and this EIT includes information related to the program such as the program name, broadcast date and time, and broadcast content.

  In this embodiment, the EIT includes, for example, the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) and the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b). The information related to the split program is included, and the video display device (program playback device) 1 can know the information related to the received split program by acquiring the information related to the split program.

  In this embodiment, as described later, both the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) and the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b) are described. Is recorded, for example, to be shown as one title to the user. In addition, when the split program is played back, the playback of the first split program is continued from the beginning of the second split program.

These processes are controlled by, for example, the control unit 11 and performed by the program playback device (video display device) 1.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a general method related to management of split programs according to the embodiment.
Here, the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) and the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b) are shown as one title to the user. .

  FIG. 4A shows a method of creating another folder from a plurality of created folders after creating folders each representing one title in one folder, which is a general method.

  That is, here, first, a folder (31a) relating to the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) and a folder (31) relating to the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b) ( 31b) and a folder (41) relating to information on the split program of the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) and the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b) create.

Subsequently, these folders are put together to create another folder 40 that is shown to the user as one title.
Here, it is necessary to create this other folder 40. In addition, when the management of recorded content is operated as one title with one file, it may not be used.

FIG. 4B shows a method of, for example, using a recording pause function to pause recording while an unrelated program is being broadcast and record as one title.
Here, the recording function of the program playback device (video display device) 1 is temporarily stopped during the time when the program (program (2) (Program-B) 32a) not related to the split program is being broadcast.

  That is, here, the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) is recorded in accordance with the broadcast time of the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a). A folder (31a) is created.

  Then, the recording function of the program playback device (video display device) 1 is temporarily stopped during the time when the program (program (2) (Program-B) 32a) not related to the split program is broadcast.

  Thereafter, recording is performed in accordance with the broadcast time of the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b), and the created first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) is recorded. The contents related to the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b) are stored in the folder (31a). Also, a folder (41) relating to information related to the split program of the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) and the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b) is created. .

However, with this method, it is difficult to record another program while recording is paused.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a split program management method according to the embodiment.
Here, reference numeral 31a is recorded in accordance with the broadcast time of the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a), and the created first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) is recorded. ) 31a).

Here, for example, the file name is “ABC.DTV”, and the program playback device (video display device) 1 stores it in the internal storage device 17 (for example, HDD).
Reference numeral 41a is a meta information file in which program information such as a split program related to the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) acquired from the EIT is stored. The meta information file 41a is stored in, for example, the internal storage device 17 (for example, HDD).

Here, for example, the file name of the meta information file 41a is “ABC.DTV.META”.
Reference numeral 31b indicates that the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b) is recorded in accordance with the broadcast time of the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b). 31b).

Here, for example, the file name is “DEG.DTV”, and similarly, the program reproduction device (video display device) 1 stores it in the internal storage device 17 (for example, HDD).
Reference numeral 41b is a meta information file for storing program information such as a split program related to the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b) acquired from the EIT. Similarly, the meta information file 41b is stored in, for example, the internal storage device 17 (for example, HDD).

For example, the file name of the meta information file 41b is “DEG.DTV.META”.
In this case, the split ID, the split number, and the split number are issued and stored in the meta information file 41a and the meta information file 41b by the control unit 11, respectively.

  Here, the split ID is the same value that is issued between related split programs. The split ID is a unique value for the split program. This split ID may be issued when recording a split program, for example.

The number of splits is the number of parts in which the split source program is split.
The split number is a unique value for the split program among the split source programs.
Here, “split ID = 5”, “number of splits = 2”, and “split number = 1” are issued and stored in the meta information file 41a.
In addition, “split ID = 5”, “number of splits = 2”, and “split number = 2” are issued and stored in the meta information file 41b.
As described above, the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) and the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b) are related as split programs. Therefore, here, the split ID is “5” in common.

  Here, the original program is composed of two programs, a first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) and a second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b). Therefore, the split number is 2.

  Here, the split number of the first split program (program (1) (Program-A1) 31a) is 1, and the split number of the second split program (program (3) (Program-A2) 31b) is 2. It is.

  In this embodiment, as described above, for example, based on the information related to the split program such as the split ID, the number of splits, and the split number stored in the internal storage device 17 (for example, HDD), for example, It is determined whether there is a relevance as a split program at the time of content list generation or playback of recorded content.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a recording list of split programs output from the program playback apparatus according to the embodiment.
Reference numeral 60 denotes a recorded program list displayed and output on the display screen 8, for example.
Here, programs (contents) having a program name “XX” 61, a program name “ABC” 62, a program name “D E F” 63, and a program name “xxx” 64 are displayed in the program name column. A list of recordings is displayed.

In the split program display column, “☆ 1” 65 for the program name “ABC” 62 and “☆ 2” 66 for the program name “D E F” 63 are displayed.
The display of “☆ 1” 65 and “☆ 2” 66 indicates that the program name “A B C” 62 and the program name “D E F” 63 are respectively split programs, and the program name “A B C”. 62 and the program name “D E F” 63 are related to each other as a split program, the program name “A B C” 62 is the split program broadcast earlier, and the program name “D E F” 63 is broadcast later. Indicates that the program is a split program.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an example of split program playback processing operation in the program playback apparatus according to the embodiment.
Reference sign S100 is a start step here. Then, it progresses to step S101.
In step S101, for example, the user selects the program “ABC” 62 from the recording list and instructs the reproduction. Then, it progresses to step S102.
Step S102 is a step of acquiring split program information of the recorded program (program “ABC” 62) instructed to be reproduced. As described above, the split program information can be acquired from EIT of digital broadcasting or the like. Then, it progresses to step S103.

  Step S103 is a step of determining whether or not the reproduction-instructed program “ABC” 62 is a split program. When it is determined that the reproduction-instructed program “ABC” 62 is a split program, the process proceeds to step S104 (Yes). If it is not determined that the reproduction-instructed program “ABC” 62 is a split program, the process proceeds to step S105 (No).

  Step S104 is a step of reproducing a split program (such as “DEF” 63) that is continued based on the acquired split program information following the reproduction of the designated program “ABC” 62. Then, it progresses to step S106.

Step S105 is a step of reproducing the program “ABC” 62 instructed to be reproduced. Then, it progresses to step S106.
Step S106 is a step of ending the reproduction of the recorded program. Then, it progresses to step S107.
Step S107 is an end step, and the process here ends.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining another example of the split program playback processing operation in the program playback apparatus according to the embodiment.
Reference numeral S200 is a start step here. Then, it progresses to step S201.
Step S201 is a step in which the user selects the program “ABC” 62 from the recording list and issues a playback instruction. Then, it progresses to step S202.
Step S202 is a step of playing back the recorded program (program “ABC” 62) for which playback has been instructed. Then, it progresses to step S203.
Step S20 is a step of determining whether there is a split program to be continued. If it is determined that there is a continuing split program, the process proceeds to step S204 (Yes). If it is determined that there is no continuing split program, the process proceeds to step S205 (No).

Step S204 is a step of playing back a split program that continues. Then, it progresses to step S203 and repeats the said process.
Step S205 is a step of ending the reproduction of the program including the split program. Then, it progresses to step S206.
Step S206 is an end step, and the process here ends.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation when receiving a fast-forward instruction or a skip processing instruction during split program playback in the program playback apparatus according to the embodiment.

Reference numeral S300 is a start step here. Then, it progresses to step S301.
Step S301 is a step in which the user selects the program “ABC” 62 from the recording list and issues a playback instruction. Then, it progresses to step S302.
Step S302 is a step of reproducing the program “ABC” 62 instructed to be reproduced. Then, it progresses to step S303.
Step S303 is a step of acquiring split program information of the recorded program (program “ABC” 62) for which reproduction has been instructed. Then, it progresses to step S304.
Step S304 is a step of determining whether an instruction for fast-forward playback or skip playback has been received. If it is determined that an instruction for fast-forward playback or skip playback has been received, the process proceeds to step S305 (Yes). If it is determined that an instruction for fast-forward playback or skip playback is not received, the process proceeds to step S306 (No).

Step S305 is a step for performing fast-forward playback or skip playback. Then, it progresses to step S306.
Step S306 is a step of performing continuous reproduction if there is a continuous split program (such as “DEF” 63) based on the acquired split program information. Further, if there is no continuous split program, this is a step in which continuous playback is not performed. Then, it progresses to step S307.

Step S307 is a step of ending the reproduction of the recorded program. Then, it progresses to step S308.
Step S308 is an end step, and the process here ends.
By configuring as described above, in the embodiment of the present invention, in the program playback device (video display device) 1, it is possible to reduce the complexity related to the management of the split program and improve the convenience for the user. It becomes possible.

  Note that the above 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 of the invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Video display apparatus (program reproduction apparatus), 2 ... Antenna, 3 ... Tuner, 4 ... Signal processing part, 5 ... Video processing part, 6 ... Audio processing part, 7 ... Display apparatus, 8 ... Display screen (Video display part) ), 9 ... Speaker, 10 ... Bus, 11 ... Control unit, 12 ... MPU, 13 ... RAM, 14 ... ROM, 15 ... Flash memory, 16 ... Storage unit, 17 ... Internal recording device, 18 ... External interface, 25 ... Broadcaster.

Claims (8)

A split program information acquisition unit for acquiring information related to the split program;
In response to the instruction, a program playback unit that plays back the recorded program,
A split program playback unit configured to play back a recorded split program that continues to the playback-instructed program based on information about the acquired split program when the playback-instructed program is a split program; Program playback device.   The program reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a recorded program list output unit that outputs a recorded program list for displaying a list of the recorded programs.   The program playback apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the recorded program list includes a split program identification display unit for identifying and displaying the recorded split program.   3. The program playback device according to claim 2, further comprising: a split program related display unit that displays the plurality of related split programs in association with each other when a plurality of split programs related to the recorded program are included in the recorded program list. .   2. The program playback device according to claim 1, wherein when a fast-forward playback or skip playback instruction is received during playback of the split program, the continuous split program is played back based on the acquired information related to the split program.   The program reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a storage unit that stores information on the acquired split program. A video display unit for displaying video;
A split program information acquisition unit for acquiring information related to the split program;
In response to an instruction, a program playback unit that plays back and outputs a recorded program to the video display unit;
When the reproduction-instructed program is a split program, the recorded split program that continues to the reproduction-instructed program is reproduced and output to the video display unit based on the acquired information related to the split program. A video display device comprising a split program playback unit. Obtaining information relating to the split program;
In response to the instructions, playing back the recorded program;
When the program instructed to be reproduced is a split program, a program reproducing method comprising the step of reproducing a recorded split program that continues to the program instructed to reproduce based on information on the acquired split program .

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