JP4223862B2 - Recording reservation control apparatus and recording reservation control method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a recording reservation control apparatus and a recording reservation control method applied to a VTR or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The VTR is provided with a program reservation function so that a program of a set channel can be automatically recorded at a set time. By using such a program reservation function, for example, a desired program can be recorded even when going out, which is very convenient. The conventional VTR program reservation is to input a recording start time, a recording end time, and a recording channel with reference to a program guide published in newspapers or magazines, which is very difficult for the user to understand. This was an operation. In view of this, a program that allows a user to make a program reservation by inputting a code (G code) assigned to each program has appeared. When such a code is used, it is very convenient that the program start time, end time, channel, etc. can be set simply by inputting a code published in a newspaper or magazine.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, conventional VTR program reservations are published in newspapers, magazines, etc., regardless of whether the program reservation is performed by individually entering the start time, end time, channel, etc., or when the program reservation is performed by code input. Since the program is reserved with reference to the program schedule, there is a problem that it is impossible to cope with a change in the schedule of the broadcast program.
[0004]
For example, when a baseball game is performed, it is often the case that the game time is prolonged and the subsequent broadcast program is broadcast a few minutes to several hours later than the scheduled time. Conventionally, when the broadcast time of a broadcast program is changed as described above, it is necessary to cancel the program reservation and newly set the program reservation.
[0005]
Furthermore, in recent years, the number of channels has increased dramatically with the spread of CATV and satellite broadcasting. If the number of channels increases due to the spread of CATV and satellite broadcasting, it is difficult to post programs for all channels using newspapers and magazines. Among the CATV channels, there are local broadcast channels and specialized channels that broadcast only to specific viewers. In the case of such local channels or specialized channels, it is difficult to provide program information in newspapers or magazines. In the case of satellite broadcasting, there are cases where the service area is wide and the service area crosses the border. In newspapers and magazines, it is difficult to provide program information to all viewers in a service area in such a service area that crosses national borders.
[0006]
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a recording reservation control apparatus and a recording reservation control method which can easily set program reservation and the like and can flexibly cope with program schedule change.
[0007]
Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording reservation control apparatus and a recording reservation control method that can easily make a program reservation regardless of an increase in the number of broadcast channels or an expansion of a service area.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention of claim 1 is characterized in that the recording means is connected via the Internet.Schedule recordingCommands for setting behaviorincludingReceiving means for receiving program information described in hypertext;
  Based on the program information, the program table including at least the scheduled broadcast time and contents of the program is displayed on the display, and the recording meansReservationThe command to set the action isIs feasibleSo that it can be identifiedA selection unit corresponding to a command for setting a reservation operation of a predetermined programDisplay control means for displaying;
  On the program guideSelection unit corresponding to a command for setting a reservation operation of a predetermined programA selection means for selecting
  On the program guide by the selection meansSelection unit corresponding to a command for setting a reservation operation of a predetermined programIs selected, the recording meansTheOutput means for outputting a setting signal for setting a recording reservation based on a command;
A recording reservation control apparatus characterized by comprising:
[0009]
  Claim3The invention of the recording means via the InternetSchedule recordingCommands for setting behaviorincludingReceive program information written in hypertext,
  Based on the program information, the program table including at least the scheduled broadcast time and contents of the program is displayed on the display, and the recording meansReservationThe command to set the action isIs feasibleSo that it can be identifiedA selection unit corresponding to a command for setting a reservation operation of a predetermined programDisplay
  On the program guideSelection unit corresponding to a command for setting a reservation operation of a predetermined programIs selected, the recording meansTheOutputs a setting signal for setting a recording reservation based on a command
This is a recording reservation control method.
[0010]
Television Internet and radio broadcast program information is provided by the Internet WWW service. A command for setting the operation of the electronic device is embedded in the hypertext of the WWW. When the portion where this command is embedded is clicked, an infrared signal corresponding to the operation of the command is transmitted, and the operation of each electronic device is set.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an example of a system to which the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, 1 is a terrestrial television broadcasting station, 2 is a satellite television broadcasting station, and 3 is an FM radio broadcasting station.
[0012]
The terrestrial television broadcasting station 1 uses the VHF band and the UHF band to perform television broadcasting for each home. The satellite television broadcasting station 2 uses the satellite 4 to broadcast television to each home. In the case of satellite television broadcasting, since a wide service area can be secured, the service area may cross the border. In the case of satellite television broadcasting, the number of channels is increased, and broadcasting may be performed only for a specific viewer. The FM radio broadcasting station 3 performs radio broadcasting to each home by FM broadcasting. The FM radio broadcasting station 3 includes a small-scale broadcasting station that performs broadcasting rooted in the region with low power. Further, such a system may include a CATV television broadcast station.
[0013]
Reference numeral 5 denotes an audiovisual system in each home. In this example, the audio visual system 5 in each home includes a VTR 11, an FM tuner 12, an MD player 13, a television receiver 14, an audio amplifier 15, and speakers 16A and 16B. The VTR 11 with satellite broadcast tuner, FM tuner 12, MD player 13, television receiver 14 with satellite broadcast tuner, and audio amplifier 15 constituting the audio visual system 5 are respectively provided with light receiving units 11A, 12A, 13A. , 14A, 15A are provided, and these devices can be remotely operated by infrared signals.
[0014]
The television signal transmitted from the terrestrial television broadcasting station 1 is received by the antenna 17 in the audio visual system 5 of each home. The output of the antenna 17 is supplied to the VTR 11 and the television receiver 14. A screen based on the television signal sent from the terrestrial television broadcasting station 1 is displayed on the television receiver 14. The television signal transmitted from the terrestrial television broadcasting station 1 can be recorded on a magnetic tape by the VTR 11.
[0015]
A television signal transmitted from the satellite television broadcasting station 2 and passed through the satellite 4 is received by the parabolic antenna 18 in the audiovisual system 5 of each home. The output of the parabolic antenna 18 is converted into a satellite intermediate frequency by a converter (not shown) and supplied to the VTR 11 and the television receiver. Then, a screen based on the television signal transmitted from the satellite television broadcasting station 2 and via the satellite 4 is displayed on the television receiver 14. The television signal can be recorded on a magnetic tape by the VTR 11.
[0016]
The radio broadcast signal transmitted from the FM radio broadcast station 2 is received by the FM tuner 12. The output of the FM tuner 12 is supplied to the audio amplifier 15. The output of the audio amplifier 15 is output from the speakers 16A and 16B. Also, an audio signal based on the radio broadcast from the FM radio broadcast station 2 can be recorded on a minidisc by the MD player 13.
[0017]
Furthermore, in the system to which the present invention is applied, the terrestrial television broadcasting station 1, the satellite television broadcasting station 2, and the FM radio broadcasting station 3 use the Internet 6 to transmit information on programs scheduled to be broadcast on the WWW ( On the World Wide Web. As a result, programs scheduled to be broadcast can be introduced using not only characters but also still images, moving images, and even audio.
[0018]
Furthermore, in the system to which the present invention is applied, a command for setting the operation of the electronic device can be embedded in the WWW page, as will be described in detail later. By using a command for setting the operation of an electronic device embedded in the WWW page, it is possible to easily make a program reservation while viewing the WWW page of the program introduction from each broadcasting station.
[0019]
Each home is provided with a personal computer 21 that can be connected to the Internet 6. A display 22, a keyboard 23, and a mouse 24 are connected to the personal computer 21. Further, an interface box 25 is attached to the personal computer 21 via an interface such as RS232C or SCSI.
[0020]
The interface box 25 generates an infrared signal based on a command from the personal computer 22. The interface box 25 is disposed opposite to the VTR 11, FM tuner 12, MD player 13, television receiver 14, and audio amplifier 15 that constitute the audio visual system 5, and by the infrared signal from the interface box 25, the VTR 11, The operations of the FM tuner 12, MD player 13, television receiver 14, and audio amplifier 15 are set.
[0021]
Each home personal computer 21 is installed with an application called a browser, and can be connected to the Internet 6 via a provider, for example. When the personal computer 21 of each household uses a browser to call the WWW site operated by each broadcasting station 1, 2, 3 and links to the WWW page of each broadcasting station 1, 2, 3, Information on broadcast schedule programs of the broadcast stations 1, 2, and 3 can be obtained. This information is transmitted in hypertext, and not only characters but also still images, moving images, and voice can be used.
[0022]
Furthermore, in the test shim to which the present invention is applied, a command for setting the operation of the electronic device is embedded in the WWW page. By using a command embedded in the WWW page, it is possible to easily reserve a program to be viewed while checking the program scheduled to be broadcast while viewing the WWW page.
[0023]
For example, when a personal computer 21 at home calls a WWW site of the terrestrial broadcasting station 1 using a browser, the display 22 of the personal computer 21 displays a schedule of a broadcast program for that channel as shown in FIG. A WWW page is displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, the WWW page is provided with display 31A, 31B, 31C of the scheduled time of the program and display 32A, 32B, 32C of the program indicating what kind of program. A command for recording a program is embedded in each program display 32A, 32B, 32C.
[0024]
The viewer confirms the broadcast program schedule of the day while viewing the WWW page on the personal computer 21 of each household. If there is a program to be recorded, the display 24A, 32B, 32C of the program is clicked using the mouse 24. In this way, an infrared signal for recording the program on the VTR 11 at that time is output from the interface box 25 in FIG. By this infrared signal, the VTR 11 is set to a recording reservation state for recording the program.
[0025]
This will be described in further detail. In the system to which the present invention is applied, a command for setting the operation of the electronic device is included in the WWW page. For example, a WWW page as shown in FIG. 2 is described in hypertext as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, descriptions 33A, 33B, and 33C surrounded by [] are commands for setting the operation of the electronic device. Note that a script language may be created using these commands.
[0026]
FIG. 4 shows an example of these commands and the operation of the commands. As shown in FIG. 4, each command is defined corresponding to the operation of an electronic device such as a VTR, a television receiver, or an MD player. For example, a VTR stop operation is set by a hexadecimal [00H] command, and a VTR playback operation is set by a hexadecimal [01H] command. Electronic devices that can be set for operation by this command are not limited to audio visual devices such as VTRs and television receivers, but include various electronic devices such as air conditioners and lighting.
[0027]
As shown in the functional block diagram of the personal computer 21 in FIG. 5, when connected to the WWW site of each broadcasting station 1, 2, 3, a command for setting the above-described operation of the electronic device is sent via the interface 40. The included hypertext is received by the personal computer 21. Then, hypertext processing is performed by the browser application 41 installed in the personal computer 21, and the text data, the still image / moving image data, the audio data, and the like are linked to form a multimedia screen. The multimedia screen is displayed on the display 22 by the display unit 42.
[0028]
In addition, when a command for setting the operation of the electronic device as described above is included in the hypertext, the command is embedded in the screen and displayed by the application 41 of the browser.
[0029]
For example, when a hypertext as shown in FIG. 3 is received, a display as shown in FIG. 2 appears on the display 22 by the browser application 41. Here, commands 33A, 33B, and 33C for setting the operation of the electronic device are embedded in the displays 32A, 32B, and 32C for program guidance. For example, the portion where the command is embedded is underlined so that it can be identified that the command is embedded.
[0030]
It should be noted that the portion in which the command is embedded may be identified by changing the color of the portion different from the other portions, or changing the font type or font size. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, it may be displayed with an icon 35 corresponding to the operation of a command for setting the operation of this electronic device.
[0031]
In FIG. 5, when the display 32A, 32B, 32C of the part where the command is embedded is clicked by the input unit 43 such as a mouse or a keyboard, the command 33A, 33B embedded in the display 32A, 32B, 32C. , 33C are transmitted from the command transmission unit 44 to the interface box 25.
[0032]
For example, assume that the display 32A in FIG. 2 is clicked. As shown in FIG. 3, a command [07H, 0AH, 08H] indicated by a command 33A is embedded in the display 32A. Therefore, when the display 32A is clicked, [07H, 0AH, 08H] embedded therein is transmitted to the interface box 25.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 4, this command [07H, 0AH, 08H] corresponds to “142” of the G code. Accordingly, the G code “142” is transmitted to the interface box 25.
[0034]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the personal computer 21 at this time. As shown in FIG. 7, when hypertext including a command for setting the operation of the electronic device is received (step ST1), the browser application 41 links the text, the still image, and the moving image to the multimedia screen. Is projected (step ST2). It is determined whether or not the display portion in which the command is embedded is clicked (step ST3). When the display portion in which the command is embedded is clicked, the command is transmitted to the interface box 25 (step ST4). .
[0035]
The interface box 25 converts the command sent in this way into an infrared signal corresponding to the model of each electronic device. The infrared signal is converted from the interface box 25 into the audio visual system 5, the VTR 11, The data is transmitted to the FM tuner 12, the MD player 13, the television receiver 14, and the audio amplifier 15. Thereby, operation | movement of each apparatus which comprises the audio visual system 5 is set.
[0036]
For example, when the display 32A in FIG. 2 is clicked, [07H, 0AH, 08H] embedded therein is received by the interface box 25. The interface box 25 converts this command into an infrared signal for setting “142” of the G code for the VTR 11, and transmits this infrared signal to the VTR 11. As a result, the VTR 11 is set to “142” of the G code.
[0037]
FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the interface box 25. As shown in FIG. 8, the interface box 25 includes a code storage unit 52. As shown in FIG. 9, the code storage unit 52 stores code data (code and carrier wave information) of infrared signals for each device of each manufacturer. That is, the code and the carrier wave for controlling each device with an infrared signal are different for each manufacturer. Even in the same manufacturer, the code and carrier wave differ depending on the date of manufacture and the model. As shown in FIG. 9, the code storage unit 52 stores all the code data of each device of each company.
[0038]
In FIG. 8, a command for setting the operation of the electronic device embedded in the WWW page is sent from the personal computer 21 to the interface box 25. This command is supplied to the controller 51 via the interface 53. The controller 51 interprets this command, and the corresponding code data is read from the code storage unit 52. An output of the code storage unit 52 is supplied to an infrared signal generation unit 54, and an infrared signal of a code and a carrier wave corresponding to the code data is generated from the infrared signal generation unit 54.
[0039]
As described above, the code and carrier wave for controlling each device are different for each manufacturer, and even for the same manufacturer, the code and carrier wave are different for each manufacturing date and for each model. . On the other hand, the command sent to the interface box 25 is common for each operation regardless of the manufacturer or model. Therefore, as described above, it is necessary to interpret the command and convert it into a code and a carrier wave corresponding to each device of each company. Therefore, it is necessary to register the VTR 11, FM tuner 12, MD player 13, television receiver 14, and audio amplifier 15 that constitute the audio visual system 5.
[0040]
The registration of the device is performed by the personal computer 21, for example. This registration may be set when the audiovisual system is constructed, or may be set every time the operation of each audiovisual device is set while looking at the WWW page. This registration may be performed on the interface box 25 side.
[0041]
As shown in FIG. 10A, in the device registration, first, a model setting menu is displayed. In the setting menu of this device, a corresponding device is selected from among a VTR, a television receiver and the like. When the corresponding device is selected, a manufacturer setting menu appears as shown in FIG. 10B. When a manufacturer is set on the manufacturer setting menu, an input screen for the date of manufacture appears as shown in FIG. 10C. Here, when the manufacturing date is input, manufacturer information and manufacturing date information about the device are input. As described above, when the manufacturer information and the date of manufacture information about the device are input, the information is sent to the interface box 25, and the manufacturer information and the date of manufacture of each device are displayed in the interface box. 25.
[0042]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation at this time. As shown in FIG. 11, at the time of device registration, first, a model setting menu is displayed (step ST11). It is determined whether or not a device such as a VTR, a television receiver, or an MD player has been selected in the device setting menu (step ST12). Once the device is selected, the manufacturer setting menu is then displayed (step ST13). It is determined whether or not a manufacturer such as Company A, Company B, Company C or the like has been selected in the manufacturer setting menu (step ST14). If a manufacturer is selected, a manufacturing date input screen is then displayed (step ST15). It is determined whether or not a manufacturing date has been input on this manufacturing date input screen (step ST16). When the date of manufacture is input, information on the manufacturer and date of manufacture for the set device is registered in the interface box 25 (step ST17).
[0043]
For example, it is assumed that the manufacturer of the VTR 11 constituting the audio visual system 5 in FIG. 1 is Company A, and the date of manufacture is between 1985 and 1990. Then, it is assumed that the WWW screen as shown in FIG. 2 is displayed on the display 22 of the personal computer 21 and the display 32A is clicked. In this case, a command corresponding to the G code “142” is sent from the personal computer 21 to the interface box 25.
[0044]
In the case of a VTR manufactured by Company A with the date of manufacture from 1985 to 1990, the code data corresponding to G code “142” is stored at addresses “A7, A10, A8” as shown in FIG. Code data. Therefore, among the code data stored in the code storage unit 52 in FIG. 8, the code data stored at the addresses “A7, A10, A8” is read out.
[0045]
This code data is sent to the infrared signal generator 54. Then, the infrared signal from the infrared signal generator 54 is transmitted toward the VTR 11. As a result, “142” of the G code is set in the VTR 11.
[0046]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the interface box 25 at this time. As shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not a command is sent from the personal computer 21 (step ST21). When a command is sent, the command is interpreted (step ST22). Then, the data of the manufacturer and date of manufacture registered in advance is called (step ST23). Based on the manufacturer information and the date of manufacture of the device, code data corresponding to the operation of the command is determined (step ST24). The code data is read from the code storage unit 52 (step ST25), and transmitted as an infrared signal from the infrared generation unit 54 (step ST26).
[0047]
In the above-described example, the interface box 25 converts the command for setting the operation of the electronic device into the corresponding infrared code, but this conversion is performed on the personal computer 21 side. May be.
[0048]
In the above example, the manufacturer and date of manufacture are registered in advance for each device. However, if the codes corresponding to each command are read for all models, the manufacturer and device for each device are registered in advance. There is no need to register the date of manufacture.
[0049]
That is, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not a command is sent from the personal computer 21 (step ST31), and when a command is sent, the command is interpreted (step ST32). Then, the code data for performing the operation of the code corresponding to the command is sequentially read for all models of all manufacturers (step ST33), and sequentially transmitted as an infrared signal from the infrared generator 54 (step ST34). In this way, if the code data of the corresponding operation is read for all models of all manufacturers, one of them matches the device constituting the audio visual system 5, so that the operation of the device is performed. Can be set.
[0050]
Infrared signals have different code systems and carrier waves for each manufacturer, so there is little risk of equipment malfunction even if the corresponding codes are sequentially read for all models of all manufacturers. Absent.
[0051]
In the above example, the code storage unit 52 stores in advance all the code data of each model of each manufacturer. However, if codes for all models of all electronic devices are stored, the code data The number of will be enormous. In addition, the code of the infrared signal may be changed.
[0052]
Therefore, the code storage unit 52 may be made readable / writable, and code data may be taken into the code storage unit 52 by external input, like a learning remote controller.
[0053]
Further, this code data may be transferred using the WWW of the Internet. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, a display 36 regarding the manufacturer and date of manufacture of the VTR is provided in the WWW page of the program introduction. In this display 36, a command for capturing code data for each model of each manufacturer is embedded. When a desired manufacturer and date of manufacture VTR are selected from the display 36, code data corresponding to the model is downloaded via the Internet 6.
[0054]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation at this time. As shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not a display for setting code data has been clicked (step ST41). When the display for setting the code data is clicked, a request for fetching the code data is output via the Internet 6 (step ST42). Then, it is determined whether or not the code data can be received (step ST43). If the code data can be received, the code data is downloaded (step ST44).
[0055]
At this time, the server that provides the code data may be placed in each broadcasting station in FIG. 1, or the code data may be placed on a different server, for example, a server of a device manufacturer. Also good. That is, when the code data is placed on the server of the manufacturer of the device and the desired manufacturer and the VTR of the manufacturing date are selected on the display 36, the code data is linked to the FTP (File Transer Protocol) server of the manufacturer. Then, the code data of the electronic device of the manufacturer is downloaded from the FTP server.
[0056]
In the example of FIG. 1, the audio visual system 5 such as the VTR 11, FM tuner 12, MD player 13, television receiver 14, audio amplifier 15, etc. is remotely operated using infrared rays by the interface box 25. However, as shown in FIG. 16, a wired interface box 28 may be used. In this case, the personal computer 21 and the audio visual system 5 such as the VTR 11, the FM tuner 12, the MD player 13, the television receiver 14, and the audio amplifier 15 can be bidirectionally connected via the interface box 28.
[0057]
As described above, in the system to which the present invention is applied, the programs of the broadcasting stations 1, 2, and 3 are transmitted using the Internet WWW service. The schedule of a broadcast program by the WWW is immediately revised when, for example, a baseball broadcast is extended and the broadcast schedule is changed, and the latest information is always obtained. Then, as described above, the program reservation can be easily performed by simply clicking the corresponding display.
[0058]
The number of television broadcast channels is increasing due to the spread of satellite broadcasting and CATV, but the Internet is an international computer network, so if you use the Internet, the number of channels will increase and the service area will cross the border. However, it is possible to inform the viewer of the program schedule for each channel.
[0059]
Note that the use of such a system is not limited to program reservation or the like. As described above, since the command for setting the operation of the electronic device can be easily created using hypertext, the system can be widely applied.
[0060]
FIG. 17 shows an application example of such a system. In FIG. 17, 101 is a television receiver, 102 is illumination, and 103 is an air conditioner. The television receiver 101, the illumination 102, and the air conditioner 103 are provided with light receiving portions 101A, 102A, and 103A, respectively. The operations of the television receiver 101, the illumination 102, and the air conditioner 103 are set by an infrared signal from the interface box 104. The interface box 104 is connected to the personal computer 105.
[0061]
In such a system, for example, it is assumed that the cooling intensity of the air conditioner 103 and the brightness of the illumination 102 are always set optimally. In this case, using the personal computer 105, the optimum cooling intensity setting value of the air conditioner 103 and the optimum brightness setting value of the illumination 102 are described as commands in the hypertext.
[0062]
In this way, a command in the hypertext from the personal computer 105 is sent to the interface box 104, and an infrared signal corresponding to the command in the hypertext is output from the interface box 104. Thereby, the illumination 102 and the air conditioner 103 are set to an optimal state.
[0063]
Further, when the personal computer 105 can be connected to an external portable computer 107 via the Internet 106, the television receiver 101, the illumination 102, the air conditioner 103, etc. can be connected using the external portable computer 107. It can be controlled from the outside.
[0064]
That is, hypertext including commands for setting the television receiver 101, the illumination 102, and the air conditioner 103 is created on the external portable computer 107. This hypertext is sent from the external portable computer 107 to the personal computer 105 via the Internet 106. When such hypertext is sent, an infrared signal corresponding to the command in the hypertext is output from the interface box 104, thereby setting the operations of the television receiver 101, the illumination 102, and the air conditioner 103. Is done.
[0065]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, broadcast program information is provided by the Internet WWW service. The WWW can transfer information via a network based on hypertext, and can handle not only text data but also information including image data and audio data. When a program schedule is provided on the WWW, not only text but also still images can be handled. It is possible to introduce programs using video, video, or audio. Because the Internet is an international computer network, it introduces broadcast programs from satellite broadcasting in a wide service area that crosses borders to broadcasting in a very small service area such as a mini FM station. Can do. Furthermore, the latest program schedule can always be viewed using the WWW.
[0066]
  In addition to this, in the present invention, a command for setting the operation of the electronic device is embedded in a WWW page from each broadcasting station. When the portion where this command is embedded is clicked, an infrared signal corresponding to the command is transmitted, and the operation of each electronic device is set. Thereby, for example, it is possible to easily make a program reservation while viewing the WWW page. Furthermore, since a command for setting the operation of the electronic device can be embedded in the WWW page, it is possible to manage the audiovisual system and the electronic device system in an integrated manner.Furthermore, since an icon corresponding to the command is displayed, the embedded command can be easily identified, and the electronic device can be operated by clicking the icon.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram used for explaining an example of an electronic device system to which the present invention is applied;
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram used for explaining a display screen in an example of an electronic device system to which the invention is applied.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram used for explaining hypertext in an example of an electronic device system to which the present invention is applied;
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram used for explaining a command in an example of an electronic device system to which the present invention is applied;
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram used for explaining the operation of a computer in an example of an electronic apparatus system to which the invention is applied.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram used for explaining a display screen in an example of an electronic device system to which the present invention is applied;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart used for explaining the operation of a computer in an example of an electronic apparatus system to which the invention is applied.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram used to describe an interface box in an example of an electronic device system to which the invention is applied.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram used for explaining a code of an interface box in an example of an electronic device system to which the invention is applied.
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram used for describing an interface box in an example of an electronic device system to which the invention is applied.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart used to explain the operation of an interface box in an example of an electronic device system to which the invention is applied.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart used for explaining the operation of an interface box in an example of an electronic apparatus system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart used for explaining the operation of an interface box in an example of an electronic apparatus system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram used for describing an interface box in an example of an electronic device system to which the invention is applied.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart used for explaining the operation of an interface box in an example of an electronic apparatus system to which the invention is applied.
FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram used for explaining another example of an electronic device system to which the present invention is applied;
FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram used for explaining still another example of the electronic device system to which the invention is applied;
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 2, 3 ... broadcast station, 6 ... internet, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 ... equipment, 21 ... personal computer, 25 ... interface box

Claims (4)

Receiving means for receiving program information described in hypertext including a command for setting a recording reservation operation of the recording means via the Internet;
Based on the program information, a program table including at least the scheduled broadcast time and contents of the program is displayed on the display, and it can be identified that a command for setting the reservation operation of the recording means can be executed. Display control means for displaying a selection unit corresponding to a command for setting a reservation operation of a predetermined program in
Selecting means for selecting a selection unit corresponding to a command for setting a reservation operation of a predetermined program on the program table;
When selecting section corresponding to the command for setting the reservation operation of a predetermined program on the program guide is selected by the selection means, to said recording means, setting for setting a recording reservation based on the command And a recording reservation control apparatus comprising: output means for outputting a signal. 2. The recording reservation control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the program guide is displayed on the display as a multimedia screen including at least one of a still image and a moving image. Receives program information described in hypertext including a command for setting a recording reservation operation of the recording means via the Internet,
Based on the program information, a program table including at least the scheduled broadcast time and contents of the program is displayed on the display, and it can be identified that a command for setting the reservation operation of the recording means can be executed. Display a selection unit corresponding to a command for setting a reservation operation of a predetermined program in
When selecting section corresponding to the command for setting the reservation operation of a predetermined program on the program table is selected, to the recording unit, and outputs a setting signal for setting the recording reservation based on the command And a recording reservation control method. 4. The recording reservation control method according to claim 3 , wherein the program guide is displayed on the display as a multimedia screen including at least one of a still image and a moving image.

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