JP3431210B2 - Audio equipment - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an audio apparatus having a receiving section for receiving radio waves from a broadcasting station and playing means for playing a recording medium such as a disk. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as such an audio apparatus, a type name which is a genre name such as a genre of a radio broadcast or a genre of music recorded on a compact disk (hereinafter simply referred to as a CD) is stored in advance. ROM
And a display unit for displaying the type name and the like, and displays the type name of the radio broadcast being received or the CD being played on the display unit during reception of a radio broadcast or CD performance. By doing so, the user can be notified of the genre being listened to. [0003] However, according to the above-mentioned conventional audio device, only the type names stored in the ROM in advance can be prepared, and the type names corresponding to each diversified genre are covered. However, there is a problem that the memory capacity is limited, and it is not possible to change the type name according to the user's preference or the type name according to the diversified genre. [0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an audio apparatus that can be changed to a genre name corresponding to a diversified genre. [0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a rewritable program for storing genre names transferred from read-only storage means storing a plurality of genre names.
A genre name selected from the genre names stored in the rewritable storage means in response to a predetermined operation, and changing the genre name and updating the genre name to the rewritable storage means. Means , modified by said control means.
Stores the correspondence between the genre name data and the predetermined information
Correspondence relation storage means, and the correspondence relation storage means
Genre corresponding to the information received based on the corresponding relationship
Display means for displaying a name . With this configuration, the genre name stored in the rewritable storage means in response to a predetermined operation can be changed to a genre name other than the genre name stored in the read-only storage means. It can be changed to a genre name according to the user's preference or a genre name according to the diversified genre. An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of an audio apparatus according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a receiving unit, which includes a tuner unit (TUNER) 1a and a PLL circuit unit 1b having a function of tuning a received radio wave.
The receiving unit 1 not only has a tuning function of selecting a designated station from radio waves such as FM broadcast and AM broadcast from each broadcasting station, but also seeks a station that can be continuously received by the PLL circuit unit 1b. An operation and an auto-store function of storing frequency data of a station being received in response to a predetermined command, and a function of calling the station of the stored frequency data with a single touch by pressing a preset key described later. I have. Reference numeral 2 denotes a CD player, which plays one CD disk (hereinafter simply referred to as a disk). 3 is C
It is a D-auto changer (hereinafter simply referred to as a CD changer), and can be played while accommodating a magazine to which a plurality of discs (for example, six) can be mounted. The CD player 2 and the CD changer 3 can not only continuously play music (also referred to as tracks) recorded on a CD but also perform special performances such as random performances and program performances. Further, a search (S) for searching for a specified disk or track based on disk content information (hereinafter referred to as TOC) recorded on each disk.
EARCH) function. Reference numeral 4 denotes a CPU as control means for controlling the audio device. Reference numeral 5 denotes an operation unit for inputting a command to the CPU 4 in response to a user operation, and includes various keys (described later) for inputting an operation mode of the apparatus. 6 is an LCD display unit,
It has a 14-segment 8-digit character display section, a 7-segment 4-digit numerical display section, and an indicator section for displaying each operation mode state. Reference numeral 7 denotes a ROM which stores programs to be executed by the CPU 4 and necessary initial value data. The initial value data is, for example, broadcast information obtained from the receiving unit 1 so that the user names a radio wave (frequency) from a broadcast station that provides only a specific genre such as news, traffic information, and music. Or the genre name for naming a disc in which genres such as classical, jazz, and rock are recorded in the music information obtained from the CD player 2 and the CD changer 3. As described later, this genre name is typed (TYP
E). This type can be displayed on the display unit 6 according to a predetermined operation. The program and initial value data stored in the ROM 7 are stored in a ROM
Once transferred to AM8. However, for the above-mentioned types, only the address of the ROM 7 in which the data of each type name is stored may be transferred. RAM8 address and R
This is because if the address of the type OM7 uniquely corresponds, the type can be read from the ROM 7 as needed. In addition to the above-mentioned type names, a station name of a broadcasting station, a disc name, and a song name (in this embodiment, the station name of the broadcasting station, the disc name, and the song name are collectively designated by the user's operation). ) Can be registered in the RAM 8. FIG. 2 shows a storage format of titles and other data in the RAM 8. In FIG. 2, 11
Is 8-bit character (character) data C of 8 bits each
Areas 1 to C8 are registered, and 12 to 14 are areas for registering 8-bit numerical data D1 to D4. In this storage format area, data for broadcast information mode, that is, data for tuner mode is registered. In this mode, the data C1 to C8
Is registered as the title of the station name of the broadcasting station. For example,
“NHK FM”, “FMTOKYO”, “NAC
5 "is registered. The frequency of each broadcast station is registered as data D1 and D2, and the type identification number is registered as D3. Further, as the data D4, the destination specification (Japan) , North America, 3rd region) The data is registered.
Data for a mode of information on D, that is, data for a CD mode is registered. In this mode, the data C1
Album name and track name (song name) of the disc as C8
Is registered. C as data D1 and D2
D's TOC (Table Of Contents) is registered and D
A type identification number is registered as 3. Further, as the data D4, data indicating the number of music on the disc is registered. In the present embodiment, as the maximum title registration amount in the RAM 8, 60 items can be registered in the tuner mode and 100 items can be registered in the CD mode. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a tuner mode registration table in the RAM 8.
However, in this case, the specification of the destination is the same, so that it is omitted. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing operation keys on the operation unit 5. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 21 denotes a preset key,
In the tuner mode, it has a function of calling broadcast stations for six channels with one touch and a function of registering frequency data of a broadcast station being received. Also, in the CD changer mode, it has a function of directly selecting one of the six disks. 22 is an in-mode (IN-
MODE) key, which is a toggle switch for switching between a normal operation mode and a title input mode for inputting a title. Reference numeral 23 denotes a cursor (CURSOR) key for moving the input position of the display unit 6 during the title input mode. Reference numerals 24 and 25 are keys for selecting alphabets, numerals, and symbols to be inputted by stepping up or down one step at a time in the title input mode. 26 is a type select (TYPE SELECT)
T) key and a type counter (TPDI) shown in FIG.
SPCT) is a key for cyclically changing the value of “n” from 1 to 6 each time it is pressed. Reference numeral 27 denotes a memory (MEMORY) key for inputting a registration or deletion instruction in the title input mode. 28 and 29 are UP / DO
A WN key, a key for frequency up / down when searching for a station having a good reception level in the tuner mode, and a key for changing tracks in the CD mode (including the CD changer mode), which will be described later. In list mode, it is a key for title selection. Reference numeral 30 denotes a list (LIST) key, which has a function of switching between a list mode for displaying a list of registered titles on the display unit 6 and a normal mode. When the list key 30 is pressed in the tuner mode or the CD mode when not in the in mode, the title and the type corresponding to the frequency data currently being received are displayed, or the title of the disc or track of the currently playing CD is displayed. . When the list key 30 is pressed in the in-mode, the title can be registered, changed, or deleted regardless of whether the mode is the tuner mode or the CD mode. Reference numeral 31 denotes a type-in key, which is a toggle switch for switching between a normal operation mode and a type input mode for inputting a type, like the in-mode key 22. Next, when the various keys are pressed, C
The operation performed by the PU 4 will be described. [0022] FIG. 5 is a flows chart of the subroutine at the time of pressing-in mode key. In FIG. 5, when the in-mode key is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the tuner mode (step S101). If the mode is the tuner mode, it is determined whether or not the S title (S-TITLE) is being played (step S101). Step S102). Here, the S title means the title of the broadcasting station. If it is not the S title, the mode is set to the S title input mode (step S103), and the S title of the currently receiving broadcast station is displayed (step S104). On the other hand, if it is the S title, the S title mode is ended (step S105), and the normal mode is displayed (step S1).
06). If the mode is not the tuner mode in step S101, it is determined whether or not it is in the T title (T-TITLE) (step S107). Here, the T title means a title of a track of a disc, that is, a song. If it is not in the T title, it is determined whether or not it is in the input mode of the D title (D-TITLE) (step S108). The D title means the title of the disc. If not in the D title, the T title input mode is set (step S109),
The T title is displayed (Step S110). Also, D
If the title is being played, the T title is ended (step S111), and the normal mode is displayed (step S1).
12). If it is determined in step S107 that the title is being played, the input mode of the D title is set (step S113), and the D title is displayed (step S11).
4). FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a cursor key for designating the input digit position of the display section 6 of the title to be input. In FIG. 6, when the cursor key is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the title input mode (step S20).
1) If the mode is the title input mode, the input digit position is moved (step S202). FIG. 7 is a flowchart for stepping up the character (alphabet, number) of the title to be input. When the "+" key is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the title input mode (step S301). If there is, the display character is increased by one step (step S302). FIG. 8 is a flowchart for stepping down the character of the title to be input.
When the "-" key is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the title input mode (step S401). If the mode is the title input mode, the display character is stepped down by one step (step S402). FIG. 9 is a flowchart for registering a type, which is a genre name, for a broadcast station or a disc for which a title has been determined. When the type select key 26 is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the title input mode (step S501).
Further, it is determined whether a title is being displayed (step S502). If in the title display the value of type counter (TPDISPCT) "+1" incrementing (step S503), displays the type corresponding to the value of the type counter and the in-click decrement (step S5
04) If the title is not being displayed, the type corresponding to the current value of the type counter is displayed (step S5).
04). FIG. 10 is a flowchart for registering in the RAM 8 the title, type, etc., input by operating the above keys. In FIG. 9, when the memory key is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the title input mode (step S).
601), if the mode is the title input mode, it is further determined whether or not the mode is the tuner mode (step S602). If the mode is the tuner mode, the title part of the input data is registered in the area 11 of FIG. 2 (step S603). Next, the frequency data of the receiving broadcasting station is registered in the area 12 (step S).
604), the code of the type counter, that is, “n” (n = 1 to 6) in FIG. 12 is registered in the area 13 (step S605). Further, the destination specification data is registered in the area 14 (step S606), and the title input mode is ended (step S607). On the other hand, if the mode is not the tuner mode, that is, if the mode is the CD mode or the CD changer mode, the title portion of the input data is registered in the area 11 (step S608). Next, the TOC information of the playing disk is registered in the area 12 (step S60).
9) Register the code of the type counter in the area 13 (step S610). Further, the track being played, that is, the number of the song is registered in the area 14 (step S6).
11), end the title input mode (step S6)
12). Further, as shown in FIG.
NEWS 1, NEWS 2, indicating a news program, TRAFFIC indicating a traffic information program, SPO indicating a sports program
Radio broadcasting genres such as RT, MUSIC indicating a music program, and ANOTHER indicating other programs, and CL
ASSIC, JAZZ, POPULAR, ROCK, L
A predetermined type such as a music genre recorded on a CD such as IGHT or ANOTHER is stored as character data. The audio device transfers a predetermined type stored in the ROM 7 to the RAM 8 at the time of initialization when the power is turned on. A type name change mode function is provided which can be freely changed to a type other than the predetermined type in response to a predetermined operation. Next, the operation of the audio device in the type name change mode function will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the CPU 4 in response to the input of the type-in key 31. When the type-in key 31 is pressed during the tuner mode in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the current mode is the type input mode (step S701). If it is in the type input mode, the type input mode ends (step S702). If not in the type input mode, the mode is set to the type input mode (step S703), and the type of the broadcasting station currently being received is displayed on the display unit 6 (step S704). Next, when the cursor key 23 is depressed as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 13 while the type name of the broadcasting station currently being received is being displayed on the display section 6, it is determined whether or not the mode is the type input mode (step). S801). In the case of the type input mode, the cursor is moved to the input digit position on the display section 6 where the change input is performed (step S80).
2). Next, when the cursor is moved to the input digit position of the display section 6, and the character key (+) 24 is pressed as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the mode is the type input mode (FIG. 14). Step S901). In the case of the type input mode, the display character at the input digit position is increased by one step in the forward direction (step S).
902). When the cursor is moved to the input digit position of the display unit 6 and the character key (-) 25 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15 is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the type input mode (step S1001). ). In the case of the type input mode, the display character at the input digit position is reduced by one step in the reverse direction (step S).
1002). By operating the cursor key 23, the character key (+) 24, and the character key (-) 25 as described above, the type is changed and the changed type is displayed on the display unit 6, and the changed type is displayed. If the type is good, the memory key 27 is depressed, and the type is registered in the memory area of the RAM 8 in which the type of the currently receiving broadcasting station is stored. In the above embodiment, the type name change mode in the tuner mode has been described.
Needless to say, the type name change mode can be executed even during the mode or the CD auto changer mode. According to the audio apparatus of the above embodiment, R
The type stored in the OM 7 is transferred to the RAM 8 and the RA
Since the type transferred to the M8 can be changed by a predetermined operation, the type can be changed to a diversified genre or a genre type according to the user's preference. In the above-described embodiment, the dedicated type-in key 31 is provided. However, each time the in-mode key 22 is pressed, the input mode is cyclically set to the title input mode, the type input mode, and the DELETE mode. You may change it. According to the audio apparatus of the present invention configured as described above, the genre names transferred from the read-only storage means storing a plurality of genre names are stored.
An arbitrary genre name is selected from the rewritable storage means and a genre name stored in the rewritable storage means in accordance with a predetermined operation, and the genre name is changed and the rewritable storage means is updated. Control means, and the control means
The correspondence between the updated genre name data and the predetermined information is recorded.
The correspondence relationship storage means to be stored and the correspondence relationship storage means.
Based on the remembered correspondence,
Since it has display means for displaying the genre name, it can be changed to a type name according to the user's preference or a type name according to the diversified genre.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an embodiment of an audio device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a storage format of a title and other data in a RAM. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a registration table of a tuner mode in a RAM. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing operation keys on an operation unit. FIG. 5 is a flows <br/> chart of the subroutine at the time of pressing-in mode key. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a cursor key for specifying an input position of a title to be input. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for stepping up a character of a title to be input. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for stepping down a character of a title to be input. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of registering a type, which is a genre name, with respect to a broadcasting station or a disc for which a title has been determined. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for registering an input title, type, and the like in a RAM. FIG. 11 is a memory map of a ROM in which a predetermined type name is stored. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a processing operation of a CPU in response to pressing of a type-in key in a type name change mode. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing operation of a CPU in response to pressing of a cursor key in a type name change mode. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing operation of the CPU when a character key (+) is pressed in a type name change mode. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing operation of a CPU when a character key (-) is pressed in a type name change mode. [Description of Signs] 4 CPU (control means) 5 Operation unit 6 Display unit (display means) 7 ROM (read-only storage means) 8 RAM (rewritable storage means)

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims 1] Rewriting for storing genre names transferred from read-only storage means storing a plurality of genre names
A memory means capable of being stored in the rewritable storage means in response to a predetermined operation
And select any genre from the genre name, said control means for updating the said rewritable storage means to change the genre name, genre name data and the predetermined changed by the control means
A correspondence storage unit for storing a correspondence relationship with information, and a correspondence relationship stored in the correspondence storage unit ,
Display means for displaying the genre name corresponding to the received information
Audio device characterized by having a and.