JP2016131337A - Reservation device, video recording device, program and reservation method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reservation device, etc. that can change reservation of video recording of a series of programs to normal reservation in a lump.SOLUTION: A reservation device 10 for reserving video recording of plural series of programs each of which is broadcasted at a predetermined period has an acquisition part for acquiring a program table for specifying the plural series of programs, a video recording reservation part for reserving video recording of the plural series of programs on the basis of the program guide acquired by the acquisition part, an accepting part for accepting selection of any series of the plural series of programs reserved by the video recording reservation part, and an output part for outputting a signal for instructing that the series of programs accepted by the accepting part is more preferentially recorded than the other series of programs.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a reservation apparatus for reserving a broadcast program.

  Conventionally, by deleting the recording based on the remaining amount of the storage unit and changing the automatic recording reservation for automatically recording the program extracted according to the conditions input by the user to the normal reservation not deleting based on the remaining amount of the storage unit A technique for preventing deletion of a program is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-155037 A

  However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, when changing the recording reservation of a series of programs (series programs) broadcast at a predetermined cycle to the normal reservation, the recording reservation of the series program is changed to the normal reservation all at once. There is a problem that it is difficult to change.

  One aspect of the present invention is to provide a reservation device or the like that can change a reservation for recording a series program to a normal reservation at once.

  The reservation apparatus according to one aspect includes an acquisition unit that acquires a program guide for specifying the plurality of series of programs in the reservation apparatus that reserves recording of each of the plurality of series of programs that are broadcast in a predetermined cycle. A recording reservation unit that reserves recording of the plurality of series of programs based on the program guide acquired by the acquisition unit, and a reception unit that accepts selection of any of the plurality of series of programs reserved by the recording reservation unit; And an output unit that outputs a signal instructing to record a series of programs received by the receiving unit with priority over other series of programs.

  A reservation apparatus according to an aspect includes a program display unit that displays names of the plurality of series of programs, and the reception unit receives selection of names in the plurality of series of programs displayed on the program display unit. In this case, selection of any of the plurality of series of programs is accepted.

  A reservation apparatus according to an aspect determines a determination unit that determines whether or not broadcast time zones for broadcasting a program in a plurality of series of programs overlap, and broadcasts the program in the plurality of series of programs by the determination unit. A selection receiving unit that receives selection of any of the plurality of series of programs when the broadcast time period is determined to overlap, and the output unit receives the series of programs received by the selection receiving unit A signal instructing to record in priority to a series of programs is output.

  A recording apparatus according to an aspect includes a reservation apparatus, a recording unit that records each of the plurality of series of programs, and a playback unit that plays back any of the series of programs recorded by the recording unit. The recording unit records the series of programs with priority over the other series of programs when the number of programs reproduced by the reproduction unit in the series of programs is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. It is characterized by being.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program used in a reservation device that reserves recording of each of a plurality of series of programs that are broadcast in a predetermined cycle, and the reservation device includes the plurality of series of programs based on a program guide. The recording process is performed to output a recording signal instructing to record the received series of programs with priority over the other series of programs.

  A reservation method according to one aspect is a reservation method in a reservation device for reserving recording in each of a plurality of series of programs that are broadcast in a predetermined cycle, and acquires a program table for specifying the plurality of series of programs. Reserving recordings in the series of programs based on the acquired program table, accepting selection of any of the series of programs reserved in the recording reservation unit, and accepting the received series of programs in other series A process of outputting a recording signal instructing to record with priority over the program is executed.

  According to one aspect, reservations for recording series programs can be changed to normal reservations at once.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the information processing system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware group of a video recording apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in series program information DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in setting information DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in program information DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen for selecting a series program. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen which shows the setting which records a series program. It is a figure which shows an example of the program selection screen which selects each program contained in a series program. It is a figure which shows an example of the program schedule for specifying a series program. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in series program information DB. It is a figure which shows an example of a selection screen. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in program information DB. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen which displayed the batch deletion column for deleting a series program collectively. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen which displayed the batch duplication column for duplicating all the programs in a series program. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware group of a video recording apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in reservation information DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the recording setting screen for receiving selection of recording setting. It is a figure which shows an example of a selection screen. The reservation screen for making a reservation for recording a series program includes a reservation setting screen provided in the center. It is a figure which shows an example of the detailed setting screen for performing the detailed setting of a normal reservation. It is a figure which shows an example of the reservation result screen which shows the result of having reserved recording. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the automatic reservation screen for performing automatic reservation. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen for setting setting conditions. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment.

Embodiment 1
Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an information processing system according to the present embodiment. The recording apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is a recording apparatus that records a program broadcast by television broadcasting. The recording device 1 is connected to a display device 2 such as a television receiver or a projector. The transmitter 3 receives an instruction from the user by using various operation buttons, and transmits an operation signal for operating the recording apparatus 1 to the recording apparatus 1 based on the received instruction. The recording device 1 reserves recording of a program based on the operation signal transmitted from the transmitter 3. The recording device 1 records a program based on the reservation, and causes the display device 2 to display the recorded program.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware group of the recording apparatus 1. The recording device 1 shown in FIG. 2 includes a reservation device 10, an optical disc drive 180, and an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) 181. The reservation apparatus 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a storage unit 12, a RAM 13, a receiving unit 14, an interface 15, a tuner 16, a time measuring unit (clock unit) 17, and an IF unit 18.

  The CPU 11 is connected to each part of hardware via a bus. The CPU 11 includes, for example, one or a plurality of CPUs or a multi-core CPU. The CPU 11 controls each part of the hardware according to the program 12P stored in the storage unit 12.

  The storage unit 12 is, for example, a hard disk or a large capacity memory. The storage unit 12 stores various data required when the CPU 11 performs processing, a series program information DB 121, a setting information DB 122, a program information DB 123, and a program 12P.

  The RAM 13 is, for example, an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), a flash memory, or the like. The RAM 13 also functions as a storage unit, and temporarily stores various data generated when the CPU 11 executes various programs.

  The receiving unit 14 receives a signal from the transmitter 3. The receiving unit 14 receives a signal from the transmitter 3 operated by the user, and the CPU 11 executes processing according to the signal received by the receiving unit 14. The IF unit 18 is an interface, is connected to the optical disc drive 180 and the HDD 181, and transmits and receives signals between the optical disc drive 180 and the HDD 181.

  The tuner 16 is connected to an antenna (not shown) and receives a broadcast signal by television broadcasting through the antenna. The CPU 11 acquires the received broadcast signal from the tuner 16, and generates a video signal by decoding the acquired broadcast signal. The CPU 11 encodes the generated video signal and converts it into a moving image (program). The CPU 11 stores the converted program in the HDD 181 or an optical disc drive 180 such as a DVD drive or a Blu-ray disc drive. The CPU 11 may store the program directly in the HDD 181 or the optical disc drive 180 without decoding the broadcast signal. In addition, the recording apparatus 1 includes the optical disc drive 180, but may include other storage devices. The tuner 16 also receives a program guide 51 provided via a broadcast signal. The program guide 51 stores program information indicating information related to programs.

  The interface 15 transmits / receives control data to / from the display device 2 in accordance with, for example, HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface: registered trademark) or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standards. The time measuring unit 17 measures the time at the current time, for example, and outputs a time measurement result to the CPU 11 in accordance with a request from the CPU 11.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of data stored in the series program information DB 121. The series program information DB 121 is a database that stores series program information related to series programs. A series program is a series of programs broadcast from a broadcasting station at a predetermined cycle. The predetermined period is, for example, one day, one week from Monday to Thursday, one week from Monday to Friday, or one week. Series program information includes, for example, the name of the series program, the broadcast day on which the series program is broadcast, the broadcast time when the series program is broadcast, the broadcasting station where the series program is broadcast, the performers who appear in the series program, and the series program. The number of times of recording and the type of series program.

  The series program information DB 121 includes a series program row, a day of the week row, a broadcast time row, a broadcast station row, a performer row, a recording number row, a type row, and the like. The series program name stores the name of the series program. The broadcast day of the week is stored in the day of the week column. The broadcast time column stores the broadcast time when the series program is broadcast. The broadcasting station column stores broadcasting stations where the series program is broadcast. Performers appearing in the series program are stored in the performer column. The number of recordings of the series program is stored in the recording number column. The type column stores the type of series program. For example, drama or animation is stored in the type column. The type of series program is not limited to drama or animation, but may be variety, documentary, movie, or the like. The CPU 11 acquires the program guide 51 from the tuner 16 based on the read setting information. Based on the program table 51, the CPU 11 stores a series program string, day of the week string, broadcast time string, broadcast station string, performer string, and type string. The CPU 11 counts the number of recordings in the series program from the program information DB 123 to be described later, and stores the counted number of recordings in the recording sequence.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of data stored in the setting information DB 122. The setting information DB 122 is a database that stores setting information indicating settings relating to recording of series programs. The setting information DB 122 includes a permission / refusal column, a broadcasting time column, a broadcasting station column, a type column, and the like. The permission / refusal column stores permission / rejection information indicating whether or not to record a series program. For example, permission or prohibition is stored in the permission / refusal column. The permission indicates that the recording of the series program is permitted. Prohibition means prohibiting recording of series programs. In the broadcast time column, a time zone for recording the series program is stored. Broadcast stations that record series programs are stored in the broadcast station column. For example, “all terrestrial digital broadcast channels” are stored in the broadcast station row. “All terrestrial digital broadcast channels” refers to broadcast stations that broadcast terrestrial digital broadcasts. The type column stores the type of series program to be recorded. The CPU 11 stores the setting information received on the setting screen 31 described later in the setting information DB 122.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of data stored in the program information DB 123. The program information DB 123 is a database that stores information on a plurality of programs included in a series program. The program information DB 123 includes a series program string, a subtitle string, a program string, and the like. The series program name stores the name of the series program. The title of each program in the series program is stored in the subtitle column. Each program in the series program is stored in the program row. The CPU 11 stores series programs and subtitles based on the program table 51. When the CPU 11 determines that the current time measured by the timer unit 17 is a broadcast time zone for broadcasting a program in the reserved series program, the CPU 11 records the reserved series program. The CPU 11 stores the recorded program in a program sequence.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the selection screen 21 for selecting a series program. The selection screen 21 includes a series program column 210 composed of series program columns 21A, 21B, and 21C. The series program column 210 includes a program name column 212 provided at the top, a program content column 213 provided at the bottom of the program name column 212, and a recording number column 214 provided at the right part of the program content column 213. . The series program column 210 is a column for selecting a series program. The program name column 212 is a column for displaying the name of the series program. The program content column 213 is a column for displaying the content of the program. The recording number column 214 is a column for displaying the number of times the series program has been recorded.

  Specific actions and operations of the selection screen 21 are as follows. The CPU 11 accepts the display of the selection screen 21. The user transmits an operation signal for displaying the selection screen 21 by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 receives the operation signal, refers to the series program information DB 121, and causes the display device 2 to display the selection screen 21. That is, the CPU 11 displays “title A” in the program name column 212 of the series program column 21A. The CPU 11 displays “Monday 1:00 pm Broadcasting Station A Performer A” in the program content column 213 of the series program column 21A. The CPU 11 displays “8” in the recording number column 214 of the series program column 21A.

  The CPU 11 displays “title B” in the program name column 212 of the series program column 21B. The CPU 11 displays “Monday 2: 00 pm Broadcasting Station B Performer B” in the program content column 213 of the series program column 21B. The CPU 11 displays “0” in the recording number column 214 of the series program column 21B. The same applies hereinafter, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen 31 showing settings for recording a series program. The setting screen 31 includes a recording button 32 composed of recording buttons 32A and 32B provided at the top, a recording target button 33 composed of recording target buttons 33A and 33B provided below the recording button 32, and a recording target. A broadcasting station selection column 34 provided below the button 33, a recording time zone column 35 provided below the broadcasting station selection column 34, and a completion button 37 provided below. The recording button 32 is a button for selecting whether to perform recording. The recording target button 33 is a button for selecting the type of series program to be recorded. The broadcast station selection column 34 is a column for selecting a broadcast station to be recorded. The recording time zone column 35 is a column for selecting a recording time zone. The completion button 37 is a button for making a transition to the selection screen 21.

  Specific actions and operations of the setting screen 31 are as follows. The CPU 11 accepts the display of the setting screen 31. The user transmits an operation signal displayed on the setting screen 31 by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 receives the operation signal, refers to the setting information DB 122, and causes the display device 2 to display the setting screen 31. The user selects the recording button 32 </ b> A by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 stores permission in the permission / denial column of the setting information DB 122.

  The user selects the recording target button 33 </ b> A by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 stores “drama” in the type column of the setting information DB 122. The user selects the recording target button 33 </ b> B by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 stores “animation” in the type column of the setting information DB 122.

  The user selects “all terrestrial digital broadcast channels” in the broadcast station selection field 34 by the transmitter 3. The transmitter 3 transmits an operation signal for selecting “all terrestrial digital broadcast channels” to the broadcast station selection field 34 to the recording apparatus 1. The CPU 11 of the recording device 1 receives an operation signal from the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 stores “all terrestrial digital broadcast channels” in the broadcast station row of the setting information DB 122. The CPU 11 displays “all terrestrial digital broadcast channels” in the broadcast station selection field 34.

  The user selects “7:00 PM to 0:00 AM” in the recording time zone field 35 by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 stores “7:00 PM to 0:00 AM” in the broadcast time string of the setting information DB 122. The CPU 11 displays “7:00 PM to 0:00 AM” in the recording time zone 35.

  The user selects the completion button 37 using the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 displays the selection screen 21 on the display device 2. With the above operation, the CPU 11 can set a recording reservation for the series program.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a program selection screen 41 for selecting each program included in the series program. The program selection screen 41 includes a program selection field 40 composed of program selection fields 40A and 40B provided in two rows in the center, and a title field 43 provided at the bottom. The program selection column 40 is a column for selecting each program included in the series program. The title column 43 is a column for displaying the name of the series program and the name of each program included in the series program.

  Specific actions and operations of the program selection screen 41 are as follows. The CPU 11 accepts the display of the program selection screen 41. The user selects the series program column 21 </ b> A by the transmitter 3 and transmits an operation signal for displaying the program selection screen 41. The CPU 11 refers to the program information DB 123 and displays the program selection screen 41 on the display device 2. That is, the CPU 11 displays the title A and the subtitle 1A in the title column 43 of the program selection column 40A. The CPU 11 displays the title A and the subtitle 1B in the title column 43 of the program selection column 40B. The same applies hereinafter, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity. The user selects the program selection field 40A by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 causes the display device 2 to reproduce the program 1A.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a program table 51 for specifying a series program. The program table 51 includes a program field 52 composed of program fields 52A, 52B and 52C, a special character 523 composed of special characters 53A and 53B described in the program field 52, and an upper part of the program field 52. And a day-of-week column 54 composed of provided day-of-week columns 54A and 54B. The program column 52 is a column for displaying programs. The special character 523 is a predetermined character. The predetermined character is, for example, a character such as new, final, re, first episode, first episode, final episode, or final episode. The day of week column 54 is a column for displaying the day of the week. The program table 51 includes program information other than the information displayed in FIG. For example, the program table 51 includes information such as the types of performers or series programs.

  Specific actions and operations of the information processing system are as follows. The CPU 11 accepts the display of the selection screen 21. The user transmits an operation signal for displaying the selection screen 21 by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 receives the operation signal, refers to the series program information DB 121, and displays the selection screen 21 on the display device 2. The CPU 11 accepts the display of the setting screen 31. The user transmits an operation signal displayed on the setting screen 31 by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 receives the operation signal, refers to the setting information DB 122, and causes the display device 2 to display the setting screen 31.

  The CPU 11 accepts selection of setting information on the setting screen 31. The user uses the transmitter 3 to select setting information such as permission / rejection information as shown in FIG. The CPU 11 stores the selected permission / denial information “permission”, the broadcast time “7:00 pm to 0:00 am”, the broadcast station “all terrestrial digital broadcast channels”, and the program type “drama” in the setting information DB 122. The CPU 11 reads setting information from the setting information DB 122.

  The CPU 11 acquires the program guide 51 for a predetermined number of days from the tuner 16 and develops it on the RAM 13. The predetermined number of days is, for example, 8 days. The CPU 11 determines whether or not the program guide 51 includes a predetermined first special character. The predetermined first special character is, for example, a new one surrounded by a square frame. The CPU 11 determines that the special character 53B is included in the program information of the series program in the program column 52B of the program guide 51. The CPU 11 displays “title B”, “December 10”, “20:00 to 2:58 pm”, “broadcast station B”, “performer B”, and “series” in the program column 52B including the special characters 53B. “Drama” is acquired and stored in the series program information DB 121. The CPU 11 schedules the recording of the series program “title B” at “Broadcast station B” on “December 10, 2:00 pm to 2:58 pm”.

  The CPU 11 broadcasts the program in the series program reserved at the current time “2:00 pm” based on the time counted by the time measuring unit 17 at the broadcast date “December 10, 2:00 pm to 2:58 pm”. Judge that there is. The CPU 11 records the reserved series program “title B” on the HDD 181 or the optical disk.

  The program table 51 includes “December 11, 2:00 pm to 2:58 pm” at the broadcasting station B. For this reason, the CPU 11 makes a reservation for recording of the series program “title B” at “Broadcasting station A on December 11, 2:00 pm to 2:58 pm”. The CPU 11 repeats the above processing and reserves recording of the series program “title B” until the reservation of the series program is canceled.

  The CPU 11 reserves recording of the series program “title A” by the same processing as described above. The CPU 11 broadcasts the program in the series program reserved by the current date “December 10 1:00 pm” based on the time measured by the time measuring unit 17, “December 10 pm 1:00 to 1 pm”. : 58 ”. The CPU 11 records the reserved series program “Title A” on the HDD 181 or the optical disk.

  The CPU 11 determines whether or not the program table 51 includes a predetermined second special character. The predetermined second special character is, for example, the end surrounded by a square frame. The CPU 11 determines that the special character 53A is included in the program information of the series program in the program column 52B of the program guide 51. The CPU 11 selects “title A”, “December 10”, “10:00 to 1:58 pm”, “broadcast station A”, “performer A”, and “drama” in the program column 52A including the special characters 53A. Acquired and stored in the series program information DB 121. The CPU 11 cancels the reservation of the series program “Title A” at the broadcasting station B at “December 10, 10: 00-1: 58”. That is, the CPU 11 cancels the repetition of the series program reservation.

  Note that the recording reservation of the series program is also executed when a predetermined time has elapsed or when the power source (not shown) of the recording apparatus 1 is turned off. The predetermined time is, for example, 24 hours.

  10 to 11 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the information processing system in this embodiment. The CPU 11 determines whether or not the display of the selection screen 21 has been received (step S11). If the CPU 11 determines that the display of the selection screen 21 has not been accepted (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S29. When the CPU 11 determines that the display of the selection screen 21 has been received (step S11: YES), the CPU 11 refers to the series program information DB 121 and displays the selection screen 21 on the display device 2 (step S12). The CPU 11 accepts selection of a series program (step S13). The CPU 11 determines whether or not the display of the setting screen 31 has been received (step S14).

  When determining that the display of the setting screen 31 has not been accepted (step S14: NO), the CPU 11 determines whether or not the display of the program selection screen 41 has been accepted (step S15). If the CPU 11 determines that the display of the program selection screen 41 has not been received (step S15: NO), the process proceeds to step S14. When determining that the display of the program selection screen 41 has been received (step S15: YES), the CPU 11 displays the program selection screen 41 on the display device 2 based on the received selection of the series program (step S16). The CPU 11 accepts selection of a program (step S17). The CPU 11 causes the display device 2 to reproduce the received program (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S11. When it is determined that the display of the setting screen 31 has been received (step S14: YES), the CPU 11 refers to the setting information DB 122 and displays the setting screen 31 on the display device 2 (step S19). The CPU 11 accepts selection of setting information (step S20). The CPU 11 stores the received setting information in the setting information DB 122 (step S21).

  CPU11 reads setting information from setting information DB122 (step S22). The CPU 11 determines whether or not the series program included in the program guide 51 includes a predetermined first special character (step S23). The predetermined first special character is, for example, a new one surrounded by a square frame. If the CPU 11 determines that the predetermined first special character is not included in the series program included in the program guide 51 (step S23: NO), the process proceeds to step S26. When the CPU 11 determines that the series program included in the program guide 51 includes a predetermined first special character (step S23: YES), the CPU 11 acquires program information including the predetermined first special character, and series program information. Store in the DB 121 (step S24). CPU11 starts reservation of a series program based on the acquired program information (step S25).

  The CPU 11 determines whether or not the series program included in the program guide 51 includes a predetermined second special character (step S26). The predetermined second special character is, for example, the end surrounded by a square frame. If the CPU 11 determines that the predetermined second special character is not included in the series program included in the program guide 51 (step S26: NO), the process proceeds to step S29. When the CPU 11 determines that the predetermined second special character is included in the series program included in the acquired program guide 51 (step S26: YES), the CPU 11 acquires program information including the predetermined second special character, and the series It memorize | stores in program information DB121 (step S27). The CPU 11 cancels the reservation of the series program based on the acquired program information (step S28).

  The CPU 11 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous recording reservation of the series program (step S29). The predetermined time is, for example, 24 hours. If the CPU 11 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous recording reservation of the series program (step S29: YES), the process proceeds to step S22. When the CPU 11 determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the previous recording reservation of the series program (step S29: NO), the CPU 11 broadcasts the program in the series program reserved by the current time measured by the timer unit 17. It is determined whether it is a broadcast time zone (step S30). That is, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the current date and time counted by the timing unit 17 is the date and time when the program in the reserved series program is broadcast. If the CPU 11 determines that the current time measured by the timer unit 17 is not the reserved series program broadcast time zone (step S30: NO), the process proceeds to step S11. If the CPU 11 determines that the current time measured by the time measuring unit 17 is the broadcast time zone of the reserved series program (step S30: YES), the reserved series program is recorded on the HDD 181 or the optical disc (step S31). The process moves to step S22.

  When the power source (not shown) of the recording apparatus 1 is turned off, the CPU 11 ends the program after performing the processes of steps S22 to S29.

  According to one aspect, it is possible to appropriately schedule recording of a series program. Also, since no extra program is recorded after the program ends, the user need not cancel the recording reservation.

  According to one aspect, since the series program can be easily selected by displaying the selection screen 21, usability is improved.

  According to one aspect, since any one of the series programs can be selected and played, the related program can be played immediately.

  The setting information of this embodiment may include performers. The CPU 11 may make a reservation for recording a series program related to a performer included in the setting information. Further, the CPU 11 may determine whether or not the acquired program guide 51 includes a predetermined third special character. If the acquired program table 51 includes a predetermined third special character, the CPU 11 excludes it from the recording reservation for the series program. The predetermined third special character is, for example, re-enclosed by a square frame.

Embodiment 2
The second embodiment is an embodiment in which a related message related to before the first episode broadcast in the series program or the end of the broadcast is displayed. Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of data stored in the series program information DB 121. In the following, the configuration and operation other than those specifically described are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity. The series program information DB 121 further includes a message string. Related messages are stored in the message string. The related message is, for example, information related to the first episode broadcast or the end of the broadcast. The information related to before the first episode is the broadcast date of the first episode. The broadcast end means that the series program has ended.

  The CPU 11 refers to the program information DB 123 to determine whether a part or all of the series program has been recorded. If the CPU 11 determines that a part or all of the series program has not been recorded, the CPU 11 stores the first message in the message string. When the CPU 11 determines that the program corresponding to the program information including the second special character has been broadcast, the CPU 11 stores the second message in the message string.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the selection screen 21. The selection screen 21 further includes a message field 215 including message fields 25A and 25B provided at the upper left of the series program fields 21A and 21B. The message column 215 is a column for displaying related messages.

  Specific actions and operations of the selection screen 21 are as follows. The CPU 11 refers to the program information DB 123 to determine whether or not the series program in the series program column 21A has been recorded. The CPU 11 determines that the series program in the series program column 21A has been recorded. The CPU 11 determines the last broadcast date and time “December 17 PM 1:00 PM after the program corresponding to the program information whose current time includes the first special character, based on the acquired program schedule and the time measured by the clock unit 17. It is determined whether or not “1:58” has elapsed. The CPU 11 determines that the current time is after the elapse of the broadcast time zone of the last program of the series program “Title A”. The CPU 11 displays the second message in the message field 25A. The second message is, for example, “broadcast end” and includes information related to the broadcast end. The information regarding the end of broadcasting is, for example, the time at the end of broadcasting. Based on the time counted by the time measuring unit 17, the CPU 11 is before the elapse of the broadcast date and time “December 10, 2:00 pm to 2:58 pm” of the first program of the series program “title B”. Is determined. The CPU 11 displays the first message on the upper left thumbnail. The first message is, for example, a broadcast date and time, specifically “December 10”.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the information processing system in the present embodiment. Since the processing of steps S11 to S31 is the same as that of the information processing system according to the above-described first embodiment, description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. After completing the processing in step S12, the CPU 11 refers to the series program information DB 121, and the current time corresponds to the program information including the first special character based on the acquired program table 51 and the time measured by the time measuring unit 17. It is determined whether it is before the broadcast date of the program has passed (step S32). That is, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a series program including a predetermined first special character is broadcast based on the time measured by the program guide 51 and the time measuring unit 17. If the CPU 11 determines that the current time is not before the broadcast date and time of the program corresponding to the program information including the first special character (step S32: NO), the process proceeds to S13. When the CPU 11 determines that the current time is before the broadcast date and time of the program corresponding to the program information including the first special character (step S32: YES), the CPU 11 displays the first message on the selection screen 21 (step S33). ).

  The CPU 11 determines whether or not the current time is after the broadcast date and time of the program corresponding to the program information including the second special character, based on the time measured by the time measuring unit 17 (step S34). The CPU 11 determines whether or not it is after the series program including the predetermined second special character is broadcasted based on the time measured by the program guide 51 and the time measuring unit 17. If the CPU 11 determines that the current time is not after the broadcast date and time of the program corresponding to the program information including the first special character (step S34: NO), the process proceeds to step S13. When the CPU 11 determines that the current time is after the broadcast date and time of the program corresponding to the program information including the first special character (step S34: YES), the second message is displayed on the selection screen 21 (step S35). ), And the process proceeds to step S13.

  According to one aspect, the CPU 11 displays a related message on the selection screen 21. As a result, the user can immediately grasp information such as the end of broadcast of a program or the confirmation of recording, so that the listability is increased.

Embodiment 3
Embodiment 3 is an embodiment in which a user cancels a reservation for a series program. Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiment. In the following, the configuration and operation other than those specifically described are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity. Specific actions and operations of the information processing system are as follows. The CPU 11 accepts selection of a series program. The user selects the series program 21 </ b> A by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 accepts cancellation of the reservation of the series program 21A. The user selects to cancel the reservation of the series program 21 </ b> A by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 cancels the reservation of the received series program 21A.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the information processing system in the present embodiment. Since the processing of steps S11 to S31 is the same as that of the information processing system according to the above-described first embodiment, description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. After completing the process of step S13, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the cancellation of the series program reservation has been accepted (step S41). If the CPU 11 determines that the cancellation of the series program reservation is not accepted (step S41: NO), the process proceeds to step S14. If the CPU 11 determines that the cancellation of the series program reservation has been received (step S41: YES), the CPU 11 cancels the reservation of the received series program (step S42), and the process proceeds to step S14.

  According to one aspect, since the user can cancel the reservation of the series program, usability is improved.

Embodiment 4
The fourth embodiment is an embodiment in which the reservation of a series program that is not reproduced by the user is canceled. Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiment. In the following, the configuration and operation other than those specifically described are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of data stored in the program information DB 123. The program information DB 123 further includes a reproduction sequence. Reproduction information indicating whether or not a program has been reproduced is stored in the reproduction column. For example, “present” or “not present” is stored in the reproduction sequence. “Present” indicates that the program has been reproduced. “None” indicates that the program was not reproduced. When the program is recorded, the CPU 11 stores “None” in the reproduction sequence.

  Specific actions and operations of the information processing system are as follows. The CPU 11 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the first program of the series program “title A” was recorded. The predetermined time is 1000 hours, for example. The CPU 11 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed since the recording of the program 1A of the series program “title A”. The CPU 11 refers to the series program information DB 121 to determine whether or not any one of the series program “title A” has been reproduced. The CPU 11 determines that the series program “title A” has not been reproduced because the reproduction sequence of all programs of the series program “title A” is “none”. The CPU 11 cancels the reservation of the series program “title A”. The CPU 11 deletes the programs 1A to 1H in the program sequence of the series program “title A”.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the information processing system in this embodiment. Since the processing of steps S11 to S31 is the same as that of the information processing system according to the above-described first embodiment, description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. After completing the process in step S13, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since any one program in the series program was recorded (step S51). Specifically, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the first program in the series program was recorded. The predetermined time is 1000 hours, for example. If the CPU 11 determines that a predetermined time has not elapsed since the recording of any one program in the series program (step S51: NO), the process proceeds to step S14. When the CPU 11 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed since the recording of any one program in the series program (step S51: YES), the CPU 11 refers to the series program information DB 121 and selects any one program in the series program. It is determined whether or not has been reproduced (step S52).

  If the CPU 11 determines that any one program in the series program has been reproduced (step S52: YES), the process proceeds to step S14. If the CPU 11 determines that any one program in the series program has not been played back (step S52: NO), the CPU 11 cancels the reservation of the series program that has not played back any one program (step S53). The CPU 11 deletes the recorded program among the series programs that did not reproduce any one program (step S54), and moves the process to step S14.

  After completing the process in step S18, the CPU 11 updates the reproduction information in the program information DB 123 to “present” (step S55), and moves the process to step S11.

  According to one aspect, it is possible to prevent the recorded program from exceeding the capacity stored in the storage unit 12 by canceling the reservation of the series program that the user does not reproduce and deleting the recorded program in the series program.

Embodiment 5
Embodiment 5 is an embodiment in which series programs are erased collectively. Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings illustrating the embodiment. In the following, the configuration and operation other than those specifically described are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the selection screen 21 displaying a batch deletion field 217 for deleting series programs at once. The selection screen 21 further includes a batch erasure column 217. The collective erasure column 217 includes a permission column 218 provided on the left side and a non-permission column 219 provided on the right side. The permission column 218 is a column for permitting erasure of series programs at once. The non-permission column 219 is a column for not permitting erasure of series programs at once.

  The operation and operation of the selection screen 21 are as follows. The user selects the series program column 21 </ b> A by the transmitter 3 and displays the batch deletion column 217. The user selects the non-permission column 219 using the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 erases the display in the batch erase column 217. The user selects the permission column 218 using the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 cancels the reservation of the series program “title A”. The CPU 11 deletes the recorded programs 1A to 1H from the program information DB 123 in the series program “Title A”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the information processing system in this embodiment. Since the processing of steps S11 to S31 is the same as that of the information processing system according to the above-described first embodiment, description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. After completing the process of step S13, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the cancellation of the series program reservation has been accepted (step S61). If the CPU 11 determines that the cancellation of the series program reservation has not been received (step S61: NO), the process proceeds to step S14. If the CPU 11 determines that the cancellation of the series program reservation has been received (step S61: YES), the CPU 11 cancels the reservation of the received series program (step S62). The CPU 11 deletes the recorded program from the received series programs (step S63), and moves the process to step S14.

  According to one aspect, since the series program can be erased collectively, usability is improved.

Embodiment 6
The sixth embodiment is an embodiment in which series programs are duplicated at once. Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiment. In the following, the configuration and operation other than those specifically described are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the selection screen 21 displaying the collective duplication column 612 for duplicating all programs in the series program. The batch replication column 612 includes an optical disc button 614 provided on the left side of the batch replication column 612 and a storage unit button 615 provided on the right side of the batch replication column 612. The batch duplication column 612 is a column for selecting a duplication destination. The optical disc button 614 is a column for setting the copy destination of all programs in the series program to the optical disc. The storage unit button 615 is a column for setting the HDD 181 as the copy destination of all programs in the series program.

  The operation and operation of the program selection screen 41 are as follows. When the display device 2 displays the program selection screen 41 for the series program “Title A”, the display of the batch duplication column 612 is accepted. The user causes the transmitter 3 to display the collective duplication column 612 on the display device 2. The user selects the optical disc button 614 by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 copies the programs 1A to 1H in the series program “title A” to the optical disc. The user selects the storage unit button 615 by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 copies the programs 1A to 1H in the series program “title A” to the HDD 181. In addition, a check box may be provided for each title so that it can be selected whether or not to be individually copied.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the information processing system in the present embodiment. Since the processing of steps S11 to S31 is the same as that of the information processing system according to the above-described first embodiment, description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. CPU11 determines whether the display of the batch replication column 612 was received after complete | finishing the process of step S16 (step S71). If the CPU 11 determines that the display of the batch replication column 612 has not been accepted (step S71: NO), the process proceeds to step S17. When the CPU 11 determines that the display of the batch replication column 612 has been received (step S71: YES), the CPU 11 displays the batch replication column 612 on the display device 2 (step S72).

  The CPU 11 determines whether or not selection of copying from the transmitter 3 to the optical disk has been accepted (step S73). If the CPU 11 determines that selection of copying to the optical disk from the transmitter 3 has been received (step S73: YES), all the programs in the series program are copied to the optical disk (step S74), and the process proceeds to step S17. If the CPU 11 determines that the selection of the copy to the optical disk from the transmitter 3 has not been accepted (step S73: NO), the CPU 11 determines whether or not the selection of the copy to the HDD 181 has been accepted (step S75). If the CPU 11 determines that the selection of copying to the HDD 181 has not been accepted (step S75: NO), the process proceeds to step S73. If the CPU 11 determines that the selection of copying to the HDD 181 has been received (step S75: YES), all the programs in the series program are copied to the storage unit 12 (step S76), and the process proceeds to step S17.

  According to one aspect, since a series program can be duplicated collectively, usability improves.

Embodiment 7
Embodiment 7 is an embodiment relating to normal reservation (priority reservation) in which recording is performed with priority over reservation for recording of a series program. Note that the program recorded by the series program reservation in the present embodiment is automatically deleted according to the capacity that can be stored in the storage unit 12. Embodiment 7 of the present invention will be described in detail below based on the drawings showing the embodiment. FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing a hardware group of the recording apparatus 1. In the following, the configuration and operation other than those specifically described are the same as those of the fourth embodiment, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity. The storage unit 12 of the recording device 1 further includes a reservation information DB 124.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of data stored in the reservation information DB 124. The reservation information DB 124 is a database that stores reservation information related to program recording reservations. The reservation information DB 124 includes an ID column, a repetition column, an automatic column, a repetition type column, a date / time column, a broadcasting station column, a series program column, and a recording setting column. An ID for identifying reservation information is stored in the ID column. In the repetition column, repetition information indicating whether or not recording is repeated at a predetermined cycle is stored. For example, “Yes” or “No” is stored in the repetition column. “Present” indicates that the recording is repeated at a predetermined repetition period. “None” indicates that recording is not repeated at a predetermined repetition period. In the automatic column, automatic recording information indicating whether or not to automatically record a program that matches the condition is stored. For example, presence or absence is stored in the automatic column. “Present” indicates that a program matching the conditions is automatically recorded. “None” means that a program matching the condition is not automatically recorded.

  The repetition type column stores a repetition cycle for performing repetition. For example, Monday to Thursday, Monday to Friday, daily or weekly, etc. are stored in the repetition type column. “Monday-Thursday” indicates that recording is repeatedly reserved from Monday to Thursday. “Everyday” means that recording is scheduled repeatedly every day. “Weekly” indicates that the recording is scheduled repeatedly every week. The date and time column stores the date and time of the program to start recording. In the broadcast station column, broadcast stations that perform recording are stored. The series program string stores the name of the program. The recording setting column stores recording settings of programs that are normally reserved at a predetermined repetition period. In the recording setting column, for example, normal recording, recording protection or over-recording is stored. Normal recording is a setting that allows a recorded program to be deleted. Recording protection is a setting that makes recorded programs unerasable. Overwriting is a setting for recording a program after erasing a previously recorded program. The CPU 11 stores, in the reservation information DB 124, reservation information that has been selected on a recording setting screen 401, a reservation screen 71, and a detailed setting screen 81, which will be described later.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a recording setting screen 401 for accepting selection of recording settings. The recording setting screen 401 includes a completion button 406 provided at the lower left, a setting button 402 provided above the completion button 406, a normal recording button 403 provided at the center in the vertical direction of the right part, A recording protection button 404 provided below the recording button 403 and an over-recording button 405 provided below the recording protection button 404 are provided. A setting button 402 is a button for setting a normal reservation. A normal recording button 403 is a button for setting normal recording. The recording protection button 404 is a button for setting recording protection. The overlap recording button 405 is a button for setting the overlap recording. A completion button 406 is a button for ending the recording setting screen 401.

  The specific operation and operation of the recording setting screen 401 are as follows. After displaying the selection screen 21 or the reservation result screen 201 described later, the display of the recording setting screen 401 is accepted. The user selects display of the recording setting screen 401 by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 refers to the reservation information DB 124 and displays the recording setting screen 401. The user selects the normal recording button 403 by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 stores the normal recording in the reservation information DB 124. The user selects the completion button 406 using the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 ends the recording setting screen 401 and displays the selection screen 21. The user selects the recording protection button 404 using the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 stores the recording protection in the reservation information DB 124. The user selects the overlay recording button 405 with the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 stores the overwriting in the reservation information DB 124.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the selection screen 21. The selection screen 21 further includes a check box 220 provided in the upper right part. A check box 220 is a check box indicating whether or not a normal reservation has been made. The operation and operation of the selection screen 21 are as follows. The CPU 11 accepts selection of a program to be changed to normal reservation. That is, the CPU 11 accepts selection of any of the plurality of series of programs by accepting selection of a name in each of the plurality of series programs. The CPU 11 accepts selection of display of a reservation screen 71 to be described later on the display device 2. The user selects the series program column 21 </ b> A by the transmitter 3 and selects the display of the reservation screen 71. The CPU 11 displays a reservation screen 71 described later on the display device 2. After making a normal reservation by following the user's operation, the CPU 11 displays a check in the check box 220.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation screen 71 for making a reservation for recording a series program. The reservation screen 71 includes a reservation setting screen 710 provided in the center. The reservation setting screen 710 is provided in the normal reservation button 711 provided in the lower left portion of the reservation setting screen 710, the repeated reservation button 712 provided in the right part of the normal reservation button 711, and the right part of the repeated reservation button 712. A setting change button 713. The reservation setting screen 710 is a screen for making a normal reservation. A normal reservation button 711 is a button for selecting a normal reservation for recording a series program. The repetitive reservation button 712 is a button for selecting a repetitive reservation for recording a series program. The repeated reservation is a reservation for making a normal reservation at a predetermined cycle. A setting change button 713 is a button for performing detailed setting of a normal reservation.

  Specific actions and operations of the reservation screen 71 are as follows. The user selects the normal reservation button 711 using the transmitter 3. In the series program “Title A”, the CPU 11 changes the broadcast reservation of “December 10, 2:00 pm to 2:58 pm” closest to the current date and time “1:00 pm” to the normal reservation. Specifically, the CPU 11 stores “none” in the first row of the repetition column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “none” in the first row of the automatic column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “December 10, 10: 00-1: 58” in the first row of the date / time column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “A” in the first row of the broadcasting station column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “title A” in the first row of the program name string in the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 displays the selection screen 21 and displays a check in the check box 220 of the series program column 21A.

  The CPU 11 accepts selection of display of the reservation screen 71. The user selects the series program “title B” in the series program column 21 </ b> B of the selection screen 21 by the transmitter 3 and selects the display of the reservation screen 71. The CPU 11 displays a reservation screen 71 on the display device 2.

  The user selects the setting change button 713 using the transmitter 3. The transmitter 3 selects the setting change button 713. The CPU 11 displays a detailed setting screen 81 to be described later. In addition, although CPU11 of this embodiment received selection of the program changed into normal reservation on the selection screen 21, it is not restricted to this. For example, the CPU 11 may accept selection of a program to be changed to normal reservation on the program selection screen 41.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a detailed setting screen 81 for performing detailed settings for a normal reservation. The detailed setting screen 81 includes a repetition period column 811 provided in the left part, a date / time field 812 provided in the right part of the repetition period field 811, and a completion button 813 provided in the lower left part. The repetition period column 811 is a column for selecting a repetition period. The date / time column 812 stores the date / time of the broadcast program. A completion button 813 is a button for making a normal reservation.

  Specific actions and operations of the detailed setting screen 81 are as follows. Based on the selected series program column 21B, the CPU 11 displays “[Month] 2:00 PM to 2:58 PM” in the date / time column 812. The CPU 11 accepts the selection of the repetition period from “December 10”, “Monday to Thursday”, “Monday to Friday”, “Everyday”, “Weekly”, and the like in the repetition period column 811. The user selects “Month-Thurs” in the repetition period field 811 by the transmitter 3. The transmitter 3 transmits an operation signal for selecting “Month-Thurs” in the repetition period column 811 to the recording apparatus 1. The CPU 11 receives an operation signal from the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 selects “Month-Thurs” and displays “Month-Thu” in the repetition period column 811. The user selects the completion button 813 using the transmitter 3. The transmitter 3 transmits an operation signal for selecting the completion button 813 to the recording apparatus 1. The CPU 11 receives an operation signal from the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 displays a reservation screen 71 on the display device 2.

  The user selects the reservation button 712 repeatedly by the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 changes the broadcast reservation for Monday to Thursday of the series program “Title B” to a normal reservation. Specifically, the CPU 11 stores “present” in the second row of the repetition column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “none” in the second row of the automatic column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “Month-Thurs” in the second row of the repetition type column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “December 10, 2:00 pm to 2:58 pm” in the second row of the date / time column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “B” in the second row of the broadcasting station column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “title B” in the second row of the program name string in the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “overlapping” in the second row of the recording setting column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 displays the selection screen 21 and displays a check in the check box 220 in the series program column 21B. The user can change the series program to the normal reservation at once by the above operation. In addition, the user can change a part of the series program to a normal reservation by the above operation. In this embodiment, the CPU 11 accepts the selection of the repetition period, but is not limited to this. For example, the CPU 11 may accept selection of all programs in the series program.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation result screen 201 showing the result of recording reservation. The reservation result screen 201 is provided in the order from the top in the reservation result column 202 including the reservation result columns 22A and 22B, the date / time column 203 provided on the left side of the reservation result column 202, and the right side of the date / time column 203. Broadcast station column 204, program name column 205 provided on the right side of broadcast station column 204, and repeat column 206 provided on the right side. The reservation result column 202 is a column for displaying the result of recording reservation. The date / time column 203 is a column for displaying the date / time when recording was reserved. The broadcast station column 204 is a column for displaying a broadcast station reserved for recording. The program name column 205 is a column for displaying the name of the program. The repetition column 206 is a column for displaying the type of repetition.

  Specific actions and operations of the reservation result screen 201 are as follows. The CPU 11 accepts selection of display of the reservation result screen 201. The user selects display of the reservation result screen 201 by the transmitter 3 on the selection screen 21. The CPU 11 refers to the reservation information DB 124, extracts a normal reservation from the reservation information, and displays it on the reservation result screen 201. That is, the CPU 11 refers to the reservation information DB 124 to display “December 10, 10: 00-1: 58” in the date / time field 203 of the reservation result field 22A, and “Broadcast” in the broadcasting station field 204 of the reservation result field 22A. "Station A" is displayed, and "Title A" is displayed in the program name column 205. The CPU 11 displays “December 10, 2:00 pm to 2:58 pm” in the date / time column 203 of the reservation result column 22B, displays “Broadcasting station B” in the broadcasting station column 204, and displays “Title” in the program name column 205. B "is displayed, and" Month-Thurs "is displayed in the repeat field 206.

  The operation and operation of a recording process for recording a reserved program in this embodiment will be described. The CPU 11 refers to the reservation information DB 124 and determines that there is a recording reservation for “title A” and “title Z” for recording the first broadcast in the time zone of “December 10 PM 1:00 to 1:58”. To do. The CPU 11 determines that “title A” for recording the first broadcast is a normal reservation. The CPU 11 records “title A”. The CPU 11 determines that the repetition column of “Title B” is “None” and the automatic column is “None”, determines that it is not a repetition reservation, and moves on to the next process.

  The CPU 11 refers to the reservation information DB 124 and determines that there is a recording reservation for “title B” and “title Z” in the time zone “December 10, 2:00 pm to 2:58 pm”. The CPU 11 determines that “title B” is a normal reservation. The CPU 11 records “title B”. The CPU 11 determines that the repetition column of “Title B” is “Yes” and the automatic column is “No”, and determines that the reservation is a repetition reservation. The CPU 11 determines that the recording setting of the recorded program is over-recording. The CPU 11 deletes the program that recorded the previous broadcast. The CPU 11 makes a recording reservation at “Broadcasting station B on December 11, 2:00 to 2:58”, and repeats the same processing from Monday to Thursday.

  29 to 30 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the information processing system in the present embodiment. Since the processing of steps S11 to S55 is the same as that of the information processing system according to the above-described fourth embodiment, the description is omitted for the sake of brevity. CPU11 determines whether the display of the video recording setting screen 401 was received after finishing the process of step S13 (step S81). If the CPU 11 determines that the display of the recording setting screen 401 has not been accepted (step S81: NO), the process proceeds to step S85. When it is determined that the display of the recording setting screen 401 has been received (step S81: YES), the CPU 11 displays the recording setting screen 401 on the display device 2 (step S82). The CPU 11 accepts selection of recording settings (step S83). The CPU 11 stores the received recording setting in the reservation information DB 124 (step S84).

  The CPU 11 determines whether or not selection of display of the reservation screen 71 has been accepted (step S85). If the CPU 11 determines that the selection of the display of the reservation screen 71 has not been accepted (step S85: NO), the process proceeds to step S89. When the CPU 11 determines that the selection of the display of the reservation screen 71 has been accepted (step S85: YES), the reservation screen 71 is displayed on the display device 2 with reference to the reservation information DB 124 (step S86). The CPU 11 accepts selection of normal reservation setting (step S87). The CPU 11 changes the reservation of the received series program to the normal reservation based on the received selection (step S88).

  The CPU 11 determines whether or not selection of display of the reservation result screen 201 has been accepted (step S89). If the CPU 11 determines that the selection of display of the reservation result screen 201 has not been accepted (step S89: NO), the process proceeds to step S51. When the CPU 11 determines that the selection of the display of the reservation result screen 201 has been received (step S89: YES), the CPU 11 displays the reservation result screen 201 on the display device 2 (step S90), and moves the process to step S51.

  When step S31 is YES, the CPU 11 refers to the reservation information DB 124 to determine whether or not there are reservations for recording a plurality of series programs in the same time zone (step S91). That is, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the broadcast time periods for broadcasting the programs in the series program overlap. If the CPU 11 determines that there is no recording reservation for a plurality of series programs in the same time zone (step S91: NO), the process proceeds to step S32. If the CPU 11 determines that there are reservations for recording a plurality of series programs in the same time zone (step S91: YES), the reservation of any one of the recordings of a plurality of series programs reserved in the same time zone is reserved. Is a normal reservation (step S92). When the CPU 11 determines that the reservation of any one of the series programs recorded in the same time period is a normal reservation (step S92: YES), the normally reserved program is recorded (step S92: YES). Step S93). That is, the CPU 11 outputs a signal instructing to record a series program with priority over other series programs. If the CPU 11 determines that the reservation of any one program is not a normal reservation among a plurality of recordings reserved in the same time zone (step S92: NO), the CPU 11 records any one program (step S94). Specifically, the CPU 11 stores the time when the program is reserved, and records the program with the earlier stored time.

  The CPU 11 determines whether or not the repetition column of the reservation information DB 124 is “present” and the automatic column is “absent” (step S95). That is, the CPU 11 determines whether the reservation of the recorded program is a repetitive reservation. If the CPU 11 determines that the repetition column of the reservation information DB 124 is “present” and the automatic column is not “absent” (step S95: NO), the process proceeds to step S33. When the CPU 11 determines that the repetition column of the reservation information DB 124 is “Yes” and the automatic column is “No” (step S95: YES), the CPU 11 determines whether or not the recording setting of the recorded program is over-recording. (Step S96). When the CPU 11 determines that the recording setting of the recorded program is over-recording (step S96: YES), the CPU 11 deletes the program that recorded the previous broadcast (step S97). When the CPU 11 determines that the recording setting of the recorded program is not over-recording (step S96: NO), the CPU 11 determines whether the recording setting is recording protection (step S98). If the CPU 11 determines that the recording setting of the previously recorded program is not recording protection (step S98: NO), the process proceeds to step S33. When the CPU 11 determines that the recording setting of the previously recorded program is recording protection (step S98: YES), the CPU 11 protects the recorded program (step S99), and moves the process to step S33.

  According to one aspect, reservations for recording series programs can be changed to normal reservations at once. In addition, recording reservations for some programs in the series program can be changed to normal reservations. This can improve usability.

  According to one aspect, since the CPU 11 can accept selection of a series program to be changed to a normal reservation on the selection screen 21, the user can easily select a series program and change it to a normal reservation.

  In this embodiment, when the reservation for recording a series program is changed to a normal reservation at once, information regarding reservation confirmation may be displayed in the message field 215.

Embodiment 8
In the eighth embodiment, when there are a plurality of recording reservations in the same time period, the selection of a program is accepted and the accepted program is changed to a normal reservation. Hereinafter, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings illustrating the embodiment. In the following, the configuration and operation other than those specifically described are the same as those of the seventh embodiment, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity.

  The operation and operation of the reservation process in this embodiment will be described. The CPU 11 refers to the reservation information DB 124 and determines that there is a recording reservation for the series programs “title Z” and “title A” in the time zone “December 11 15: 00 to 15:58”. The CPU 11 accepts selection of recording reservation. The user selects a recording reservation for the series program “Title Z”. The CPU 11 changes the recording reservation of the series program “title Z” to the normal reservation.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the information processing system in the present embodiment. Since the processing of steps S11 to S99 is the same as that of the information processing system according to the above-described seventh embodiment, description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. After completing the process in step S30, the CPU 11 refers to the reservation information DB 124 to determine whether or not there are reservations for recording a plurality of series programs in the same time period (step S101). If the CPU 11 determines that there is no recording reservation for a plurality of series programs in the same time zone (step S101: NO), the process proceeds to step S32. When the CPU 11 determines that there are reservations for recording a plurality of series programs in the same time zone (step S101: YES), the CPU 11 accepts a selection of recording reservations for a plurality of series programs recorded in the same time zone (step S101). S102). The CPU 11 changes the received recording reservation to a normal reservation (step S103), and moves the process to step S31.

  According to one aspect, when there are a plurality of recording reservations in the same time period, selection of a program can be accepted and the accepted program can be changed to a normal reservation. As a result, it is possible to preferentially record a program that the user wants to view.

Embodiment 9
Embodiment 9 is an embodiment in which when a predetermined number of programs in a series program are reproduced, all programs in the series program are changed to normal reservations. The predetermined number is, for example, three times. Embodiment 9 of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiment. In the following, the configuration and operation other than those specifically described are the same as those of the seventh embodiment, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity.

  The operation and operation of the information processing system are as follows. When the user operates the transmitter 3, the CPU 11 reproduces the first, second and third programs of the series program “title A”. The CPU 11 refers to the program information DB 123 and determines that a predetermined number of programs in the series program “title A” have been reproduced. The CPU 11 changes all programs 1A to 1H of the series program “title A” to normal reservation. That is, the CPU 11 changes the fifth row of the automatic column of the reservation information DB 124 to “none”.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the information processing system in this embodiment. Since the processing of steps S11 to S99 is the same as that of the information processing system according to the above-described seventh embodiment, description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. After completing the process in step S88, the CPU 11 refers to the reservation information DB 124 to determine whether or not a predetermined number of programs in the series program have been reproduced. (Step S111). If the CPU 11 determines that a predetermined number of programs in the series program have not been reproduced (step S111: NO), the process proceeds to step S89. If the CPU 11 determines that a predetermined number of programs in the series program have been reproduced (step S111: YES), it changes the recording reservation in the series program that has not yet been recorded to normal reservation (step S12). The CPU 11 removes the recorded program from the automatic erasure target (step S113), and moves the process to step S89.

  According to one aspect, when a predetermined number of programs in a series program are reproduced, all the programs in the series program can be changed to normal reservation. As a result, it is possible to preferentially reserve recording of programs that the user is interested in, thereby reducing the stress that causes the user to set priority.

Embodiment 10
The tenth embodiment is an embodiment in which automatic reservation is given priority over the reservation of the series program and not prioritized over the normal reservation. Automatic reservation is a process of extracting a recording based on setting conditions and automatically reserving the extracted recording. Embodiment 10 of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiment. In the following, the configuration and operation other than those specifically described are the same as those of the seventh embodiment, and the description is omitted for the sake of brevity.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of an automatic reservation screen 91 for making an automatic reservation. The automatic reservation screen 91 includes a setting button 920 including setting buttons 92A, 92B, 92C, and the like provided in order from the top on the left side. A setting button 920 is a button for setting automatic reservation.

  Specific actions and operations of the automatic reservation screen 91 are as follows. The CPU 11 accepts selection of display of the automatic reservation screen 91. The user accepts selection of display of the automatic reservation screen 91 by the transmitter 3 on the selection screen 21. The CPU 11 displays the automatic reservation screen 91 on the display device 2. The user selects the setting button 92 </ b> A using the transmitter 3. The transmitter 3 transmits an operation signal for selecting the setting button 92A to the recording apparatus 1. The CPU 11 receives an operation signal from the transmitter 3. The CPU 11 displays a setting screen 101 described later on the display device 2.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen 101 for setting setting conditions. The setting screen 101 is provided at the top of the setting button 102, the pay program selection button 103 composed of the pay program selection buttons 10 </ b> A and 10 </ b> B provided at the left and right of the center, and the lower portion of the pay program selection button 103. A re-recording selection button 104 constituted by the re-recording selection buttons 14A and 14B, and a completion button 105 provided at the bottom. A setting button 102 is a button for setting a setting condition. A pay program selection button 103 is a button for adding to the setting condition whether or not to extract a pay program. The pay program selection button 10A is a button for adding to the setting condition that a pay program is extracted. The pay program selection button 10B is a button for adding a setting condition that a pay program is not extracted. The re-recording selection button 104 is a button for adding to the setting condition whether or not to extract a program having the same name. The re-recording selection button 14A is a button for adding to the setting condition that a program having the same name is extracted. The re-recording selection button 14B is a button for adding to the setting condition that a program having the same name is not extracted. A completion button 105 is a button for completing the setting conditions.

  The operation and operation of the setting screen 101 are as follows. The user selects the setting button 102 using the transmitter 3 and sets the setting conditions as follows. The user sets the keyword to “title C”, sets the excluded keyword to “not set”, sets the program category to “drama”, and sets the target broadcast to “terrestrial D / BS / CS” by the transmitter 3 And set the target channel to all channels. The keyword indicates a keyword to be extracted. An excluded keyword is a keyword to be excluded. The program category is the type of program. The target broadcast is a type of broadcast transmission method. Terrestrial D is terrestrial digital broadcasting. BS (Broadcasting Satellite) is a broadcasting transmission method by a broadcasting satellite. CS (Communications Satellite) is a broadcast transmission method using a communication satellite. The target channel is the type of broadcast station to be extracted. The setting condition may be a program performer, a program feature, a program genre, or the like.

  The user selects the pay program selection button 10B by the transmitter 3, and the CPU 11 adds to the setting condition that the pay program is extracted. The user selects the same program selection button 14B by the transmitter 3, and the CPU 11 adds that the program having the same name is not extracted to the setting condition.

  The CPU 11 extracts the program “title C” according to the above setting conditions, and automatically reserves the program “title C”. Specifically, the CPU 11 stores “none” in the first row of the repetition column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “present” in the fifth row of the automatic column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “December 10, 3:00 pm to 3:58 pm” in the fifth row of the date / time column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “C” in the fifth row of the broadcasting station column of the reservation information DB 124. The CPU 11 stores “title C” in the fifth row of the program name string in the reservation information DB 124.

  The operation and operation of a recording process for recording a reserved program in this embodiment will be described. The CPU 11 refers to the reservation information DB 124 and determines that there is a recording reservation for “title Z” and “title C” in the time zone “December 10, 3:00 pm to 3:58 pm”. The CPU 11 determines that “title Z” and “title C” are not normal reservations. The CPU 11 determines that “title C” is an automatic reservation. The CPU 11 determines that the recording setting of the recorded program is normal recording. The CPU 11 records “title C”.

  35 to 36 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the information processing system in this embodiment. Since the processing of steps S11 to S99 is the same as that of the information processing system according to the above-described seventh embodiment, description thereof is omitted for the sake of brevity. CPU11 determines whether the selection of the display of the automatic reservation screen 91 was received after complete | finishing the process of step S88 (step S121). If the CPU 11 determines that the selection of the display of the automatic reservation screen 91 has not been accepted (step S121: NO), the process proceeds to step S89. When the CPU 11 determines that the selection of the display of the automatic reservation screen 91 has been received (step S121: YES), the CPU 11 displays the automatic reservation screen 91 on the display device 2 (step S122). The CPU 11 accepts selection of setting conditions on the setting screen 101 (step S123). The CPU 11 makes an automatic reservation based on the setting conditions (step S124).

  Note that the process of step S124 is also executed when a program is played, when a predetermined time has elapsed, or when the power source (not shown) of the recording apparatus 1 is turned off. The predetermined time is, for example, 192 hours.

  When step S92 is NO, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the reservation of any one program among the plurality of recordings reserved in the same time zone is an automatic reservation (step S131). When the CPU 11 determines that the reservation of any one of the recordings reserved in the same time period is an automatic reservation (step S131: YES), the CPU 11 records the automatic reservation program (step S132). The process moves to step S95. That is, the CPU 11 outputs a signal instructing to record the automatically reserved program with priority over the other series programs and without priority over the normal reservation. When the CPU 11 determines that the reservation of any one program among the plurality of recordings reserved in the same time zone is not an automatic reservation (step S131: NO), the CPU 11 records any one program (step S133), The process moves to step S95.

  According to one aspect, the automatic reservation is recorded in preference to the recording reservation of the series program. Since the automatic reservation is performed by setting detailed conditions by the user, it is possible to preferentially record programs that the user is more interested in.

  The reservation apparatus 10 according to one aspect acquires a program table 51 for specifying the plurality of series of programs in the reservation apparatus 10 that reserves recording of each of a plurality of series of programs each broadcasted in a predetermined cycle. An acquisition unit, a recording reservation unit that reserves recording of the plurality of series of programs based on the program table 51 acquired by the acquisition unit, and a selection of a plurality of series of programs reserved by the recording reservation unit A reception unit that receives the signal, and an output unit that outputs a signal instructing to record the series of programs received by the reception unit with priority over the other series of programs.

  According to one aspect, reservations for recording series programs can be changed to normal reservations at once. In addition, recording reservations for some programs in the series program can be changed to normal reservations. This can improve usability.

  The reservation apparatus 10 according to one aspect includes a program display unit that displays names of the plurality of series of programs, and the reception unit receives selection of names in the plurality of series of programs displayed on the program display unit. Thus, selection of any one of the plurality of series of programs is accepted.

  According to one aspect, since the CPU 11 can accept selection of a series program to be changed to a normal reservation on the selection screen 21, the user can easily select a series program and change it to a normal reservation.

  The reservation apparatus 10 according to an aspect includes a determination unit that determines whether or not broadcast time zones for broadcasting programs in a plurality of series of programs overlap, and the determination unit broadcasts the programs in the plurality of series of programs. A selection receiving unit that receives a selection of any of the plurality of series of programs, and the output unit receives the series of programs received by the selection receiving unit. A signal instructing to record in priority to the series of programs is output.

  According to one aspect, when there are a plurality of recording reservations in the same time period, selection of a program can be accepted and the accepted program can be changed to a normal reservation. As a result, it is possible to preferentially record a program that the user wants to view.

  The recording apparatus 1 according to an aspect includes a reservation apparatus 10, a recording unit that records each of the plurality of series of programs, and a playback unit that plays back any of the series of programs recorded by the recording unit. And the recording unit records the series of programs with priority over the other series of programs when the number of programs reproduced by the reproducing unit is greater than or equal to a predetermined number in the series of programs. It is characterized by that.

  According to one aspect, when a predetermined number of programs in a series program are reproduced, all the programs in the series program can be changed to normal reservation. As a result, it is possible to preferentially reserve recording of programs that the user is interested in, thereby reducing the stress that causes the user to set priority.

  The program 12P of one aspect is the program 12P used in the reservation device 10 that reserves recording of each of a plurality of series of programs that are broadcast in a predetermined cycle. Recording of a series of programs is reserved, and a process of outputting a recording signal instructing to record the received series of programs with priority over other series of programs is executed.

  One aspect of the reservation method is a reservation method in the reservation apparatus 10 for reserving recording of each of a plurality of series of programs that are broadcast in a predetermined cycle, and includes a program table 51 for specifying the plurality of series of programs. And acquiring recording of the plurality of series of programs based on the acquired program guide 51, accepting selection of any of the series of programs reserved by the recording reservation unit, and accepting the received series of programs A process of outputting a recording signal instructing to record in priority to the series of programs is executed.

  The permission or prohibition of access to the invention information or the invention-related information shown in the above embodiments is merely an example, and should be considered as not restrictive. The permission or prohibition of the invention information or the invention related information after each determination process can be arbitrarily replaced.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the meanings described above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims. Further, each embodiment can be appropriately combined within a range in which processing contents are not contradictory.

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In a reservation device for reserving recording in each of a plurality of series of programs each broadcasted in a predetermined cycle,
An acquisition unit for acquiring a program guide for specifying the plurality of series of programs;
A recording reservation unit for reserving recording in the series of programs based on the program guide acquired by the acquisition unit;
A reception unit that accepts selection of any of a plurality of series of programs reserved in the recording reservation unit;
A reservation apparatus comprising: an output unit that outputs a signal instructing to record a series of programs received by the reception unit with priority over other series of programs. A program display unit for displaying names of the plurality of series of programs;
The reception unit is configured to receive selection of any of the plurality of series of programs by receiving selection of a name in each of the plurality of series of programs displayed on the program display unit. Item 2. The reservation device according to item 1. A determination unit for determining whether or not broadcast time zones for broadcasting a program in a series of programs overlap,
When the determination unit determines that broadcast time zones for broadcasting the programs in the plurality of series of programs overlap, a selection receiving unit that receives selection of any of the plurality of series of programs,
3. The output unit outputs a signal instructing to record a series of programs received by the selection receiving unit with priority over other series of programs. Reservation device as described in The reservation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A recording unit for recording each of the plurality of series of programs;
A playback unit for playing back any program in a series of programs recorded by the recording unit;
The recording unit is configured to record the series of programs with priority over other series of programs when the number of programs reproduced by the reproduction unit in the series of programs is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. A recording apparatus characterized by that. In a program used in a reservation device that reserves recording in each of a plurality of series of programs each broadcasted in a predetermined cycle,
In the reservation device,
Reserving recordings in the series of programs based on a program guide;
A program that executes a process of outputting a recording signal instructing to record a series of received programs with priority over other series of programs. In a reservation method in a reservation device that reserves recording in each of a plurality of series of programs each broadcasted in a predetermined cycle,
Obtaining a program guide for identifying the plurality of series of programs;
Reserving recordings in the series of programs based on the acquired program guide,
Accepting selection of any of a plurality of series of programs reserved in the recording reservation unit,
A reservation method for executing a process of outputting a recording signal instructing to record a series of received programs with priority over other series of programs.

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