JP4498126B2 - Remote control device for television receiver and control method therefor - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote control device for a television receiver for adjusting various functions of the television receiver and a control method therefor.

  In recent years, television receivers (hereinafter abbreviated as “TV”) are capable of displaying multiple channels along with their multi-functionality, and are also able to use text broadcasts as they are digitized. In addition to being able to enjoy what suits your hobbies and preferences in any way, you can enjoy one TV with different programs and different display formats.

  However, when a plurality of people watch one television set, there is a harmful effect. For example, when someone is viewing the same program and someone displays a teletext or another program, the video display area up to that time has become smaller, which may interfere with viewing.

To solve this problem, a display screen is installed on the TV remote control, the main broadcast is displayed on the TV display screen, and the sub broadcast is displayed on the remote control display screen. There is known a technique that makes it possible to enjoy sub-broadcasting without giving a message (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-333362 A

  According to the above prior art, the sub broadcast can be enjoyed without affecting the main broadcast. However, when performing adjustment of the television itself, for example, image quality adjustment, audio adjustment, ON / OFF timer setting, recording timer setting, etc., it is still set while displaying the setting items on the main broadcast screen. There was a problem that hindered viewing of the main broadcast.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and provides a remote control device for a television receiver and a control method therefor that can adjust the television itself without affecting the display screen. With the goal.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following configuration.
According to a first aspect of the present invention, in a remote control device for a television receiver, a function selection unit for selecting a setting value of a predetermined function of the television receiver, and a setting value input screen for setting the setting value A display unit for displaying the input value, an input unit for inputting the set value, a storage medium for storing the input set value input from the input unit, and the television receiver that receives the input set value stored in the storage medium. And a transmission unit for transmitting to.

The second aspect of the present invention, the transmission unit sends a transmission request signal of the current setting value to be stored for the television, the display unit, the current set in the set value input screen The remote control device for a television receiver according to claim 1, wherein a value is displayed and the current set value is changed by the input unit.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the remote control for a television receiver according to the first aspect, the display unit displays a preset image on a background of the set value input screen. In the device.

  The fourth gist of the present invention is any one of gist 1 to 3, wherein the display unit displays an image received by the television receiver in the background of the set value input screen. The remote control device of the television receiver.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the remote control device for a television receiver according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the display unit is a projection optical device and projects and displays a set value input screen. It is in.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a selection method of selecting a set value of a predetermined function of the television receiver using the remote control device in a control method by a remote control device of the television receiver; A set value input screen display step for displaying a set value input screen for setting the display, and the set value input screen is displayed on a screen other than the display screen of the television receiver. There is a control method by a remote control device.

  A seventh aspect of the present invention is the control method by the remote control device of the television receiver according to the sixth aspect, wherein the set value input screen is displayed on a display unit of the remote control device.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the control method by the remote control device of the television receiver according to the sixth aspect, the set value input screen is projected by a projection optical device of the remote control device. is there.

  According to the first and sixth aspects of the present invention, the set value can be input after the set value input screen for displaying the set value of the predetermined function of the television receiver is displayed on the display unit of the remote control device. Therefore, it is possible to set a predetermined function of the television receiver without affecting the display screen of the television receiver.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the current set value stored in the television receiver can be displayed on the display unit of the remote control device and the set value can be changed, the display of the television receiver can be changed. It has become possible to change the setting of a predetermined function of a television receiver without affecting the screen.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, by further displaying a preset image on the background of the set value input screen, the comparison criteria can be unified and more accurate image quality adjustment can be performed.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, by further displaying the video received by the television receiver on the background of the setting value input screen, it is possible to input and change settings while enjoying the video.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the setting value input screen is further projected and displayed by the projection optical device, whereby the setting input and change can be performed on a large display screen.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, by displaying the setting value input screen on a screen other than the display screen of the television receiver, the television receiver can be received on the remote control device side without affecting the display screen of the television receiver. You can set the machine functions.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, by further displaying the set value input screen on the display unit of the remote control device, it can be easily set at hand.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the setting value input screen is further projected by the projection optical device of the remote control device, so that setting input can be performed on a large screen.

[First Embodiment]
A television and a remote control device thereof (hereinafter abbreviated as “remote control”) according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a television A and a remote control B1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

<TV A>
As shown in FIG. 1, a television A receives video / audio via an antenna 1 for receiving a video signal, a tuner 3 for selecting a desired channel from the received signal and converting it to an intermediate frequency signal, and an external input terminal 5a. An external input unit 5 for inputting a signal, an AV selector 7 for selecting either the tuner 3 or the external input unit 5, and a separation unit for separating the input signal into video, EPG (Electronic Program Guide), and audio. 9, a decoder 11 that decodes the signals (video, EPG, audio) separated by the separation unit 9, a video processing unit 13 that performs a predetermined process for displaying the decoded video signal and EPG signal, A display unit (hereinafter referred to as “main screen”) 15 for displaying data from the video processing unit 13, an audio processing unit 17 for performing a predetermined process for reproducing the decoded audio signal, and The Performing a chromatography mosquito 19, a control unit (microcomputer) 21 for controlling the entire TV A, a memory 23 for storing a variable possible settings of the video processing unit 13 and audio processing unit 17, transmission and reception of remote control B and various signals A transmission unit 25 and a reception unit 27.

  The setting values stored in the memory 23 can be initialized or changed (adjusted) by the user in consideration of convenience of the user's hobbies, preferences, life schedule, etc. among the functions of the TV A. For example, video adjustment (brightness, density, etc.) of the main screen 15, setting of a reserved recording function (reserved program, reserved time, recording / recording recording medium (area), etc.), setting of a timer function ( Timer ON / OFF, time, duration, etc.).

  With the above configuration, the control unit 21 controls the video processing unit 13 and the audio processing unit 17 based on the setting values recorded in the memory 23, displays the processed video signal and EPG on the main screen, and performs the post-processing. An audio signal is output from the speaker 19.

  The control unit 21 can transmit the decoded video signal, EPG signal, and setting value stored in the memory 23 to the remote control B via the transmission unit 25, and conversely, the control unit 21 transmits the set value stored in the memory 23 to the remote control B. Various setting values are written into the memory 23 via the receiving unit 27 and a setting value changing process is executed.

<Remote control B1>
The remote control B1 includes a receiving unit 31 that receives various signals transmitted from the TV A, a control unit 33 that controls the entire remote control, and a display unit such as a liquid crystal panel that displays data (hereinafter referred to as “sub-screen”). ) 35, an input unit (numerical key 37 a, setting menu key 37 b, determination key 37 c, cursor key 37 d, etc.) 37 that allows a user to input data and control commands, and a power source unit that is a power source for driving the remote control B 1 Battery 39, a memory 41 for storing various setting values stored in the memory 23 on the main body side, and a transmission unit 43 for transmitting the various setting values to the television A.

  The setting menu key 37b is a function selection input button that enables selection of a specific function and selection of input information related to a setting value, such as a setting value input instruction, a setting value change instruction, and a setting content confirmation instruction. is there.

  The numeric keypad 37a and the cursor key 37d are set value input keys for inputting set values.

  The enter key 37c can be used to select a function or the like by inputting the setting menu key 37b, to determine an input of a set value using the numeric keypad 37a or the cursor key 37d, and to determine transmission to the television 1. The determination key 37c may share one input key for a plurality of determinations, or may be provided separately for each determination content.

  The control unit 33 can store the received setting items and setting values regarding the specific function stored in the main body side memory 23 in the memory 41 and display them on the sub-screen 35. For example, FIG. 3 shows an example of an adjustment screen (setting value input screen) displayed on the sub-screen 35 when the installation items are brightness and density and the set values are displayed in amounts (levels). It should be noted that the display form, change, and adjustment display form of the set value on the sub-screen 35 are not limited to this, and known means can be used.

  Further, the control unit 33 displays the adjustment screen for the specific function selected by the setting menu key 37b on the sub screen 35, and changes the setting value displayed on the sub screen 35 by the input from the numeric key 37a or the cursor key 37d. In addition, the set value of the memory 41 is also changed. In the case of FIG. 3, the set amount (set value) of brightness and density is adjusted by operating the cursor key 37d. Further, the control unit 33 determines the adjustment value by depressing the determination key 37 c, and returns the changed setting value stored in the memory 41 to the television A via the transmission unit 43.

  Next, a process of changing the set value of the television A on the remote control B1 side will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the control unit 21 displays the broadcast video signal of the selected channel on the main screen 15 based on the ON of a main power switch (not shown) (S1).

  Next, the control unit 21 determines whether or not there is input information (an input instruction, a change instruction, a setting content confirmation instruction, etc.) regarding the setting value of the specific function by pressing the setting menu key 37b of the remote controller B1 (S2). ).

  When the control unit 21 receives that the setting menu key 37b relating to the setting value of the specific function has been pressed, the control unit 21 reads the corresponding setting value from the memory 23 on the TV A side and writes it to the memory 41 of the remote controller B1. (Store) (S3).

  Next, the control unit 33 on the remote control B1 side reads the set value from the memory 41 and displays it on the sub screen 35 (S4).

  Then, it is monitored whether or not a setting value is input or changed in the input unit 37 of the remote controller B1 (S5). If there is a change input, the change contents are written in the memory 41 of the remote controller B1 and the setting value display on the sub-screen 35 is changed (S6). When the enter key is finally pressed (S7), the control unit 33 stores the changed contents of the memory 41 in the memory 23 on the TV A side, and executes the process of the specific function according to the set value after rewriting. Then, the display on the sub screen of the remote controller B1 is changed (S8).

  As described above, when the setting menu key 37b related to the setting value of the specific function is pressed (input instruction, change instruction, setting confirmation instruction, etc.) from the remote controller B1, the setting value is conventionally set to the main screen 15. However, in this embodiment, the display of the setting value is displayed on the sub-screen 35. However, in the present embodiment, the setting value is displayed on the sub-screen 35. Since the display and adjustment are possible, the setting value can be changed without disturbing the viewing of the user who is enjoying the video display of the main screen 15.

  In the case of newly setting a recording function or the like, step S3 for reading the setting value from the memory 23 on the TV A side is not necessary, and the setting value is determined on the remote control B1 side and stored in the memory 23 on the TV A side. Will write.

  In the above description, the case where only the installation item and the set value are displayed as the display information on the sub screen 35 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sample screen serving as a change index is displayed on the sub screen 35. In addition, the display of the sample screen can be changed as the setting value is changed. FIG. 4 shows a sub-screen 35 that displays a sample image stored in advance in the memory 41. That is, by selecting the setting menu key 37b, a sample image corresponding to the set value is automatically displayed on the sub screen 35, and the sample image is changed in accordance with the change of the set value. By reflecting the state of the change of the setting value in the sample image with such a configuration, it is possible to simultaneously compare and examine the video before the setting change displayed on the main screen 15 and the sample image after the setting change displayed on the sub screen 35. Therefore, the change level can be easily grasped, and the decision time can be shortened. Further, by using a specific sample image, the standard for setting change is unified, and change determination can always be made at the same level.

  Further, the display of the sub screen 35 at the time of setting change is not limited to the above, and may be the same display as the main screen. Such a configuration will be described below as a second embodiment.

[Second Embodiment]
Since the television according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the same configuration as the television A described in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted, and the configuration of the remote control B2 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same structure as an above-described structure, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The remote control B2 according to the second embodiment has a configuration in which a video processing unit 34 is added to the configuration of the remote control B1 according to the first embodiment. The video processing unit 34 is a processing unit that performs predetermined processing for displaying the decoded video signal and EPG signal on the sub-screen 35 in the same manner as the video processing unit 13 on the TV A side. Since the sub-screen 35 is smaller than the main screen 15, the video processing unit 34 performs a data thinning process in addition to the processing of the video processing unit 13.

  The control unit 33 receives the video signal and the EPG signal in addition to the setting value stored in the memory 23 of the television A based on the pressing of the setting menu key 37b, and displays the same display as the main screen 15 on the sub screen 35. On the other hand, the set value is displayed, and the setting can be input and changed. FIG. 6 shows a sub-screen 35 when a recording channel and recording time are set as setting items of the timer recording function, and the channel name (including name, symbol, number) and time (numerical value) are set as the setting values. it's shown.

  With the above configuration, the reception channel can be enjoyed even when the set value is changed.

  It should be noted that as the background of the sub-screen 35 for inputting and changing setting values, it is possible to select no background, sample image, and reception channel video. With this configuration, a more user-friendly device can be obtained.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-screen 35 for displaying the setting change is provided on the remote controllers B1 and B2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may not be provided on the remote controller. Such an embodiment will be described below as a third embodiment.

[Third Embodiment]
Since the television according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the same configuration as the television A described in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted, and the configuration of the remote control B3 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same structure as an above-described structure, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  A remote control B3 according to the third embodiment has a configuration in which a small projector device (projection optical device) 45 is provided in place of the sub-screen 35 in the configuration of the remote control B2 of the second embodiment. As the projector device 45, a known device can be used, and for example, a liquid crystal projector can be used.

  With this configuration, the setting value adjustment screen can be projected on the wall or the like via the projector device 45 so as to be larger than the sub-screen 35, and the same adjustment as in the past can be performed.

  In addition, if both the projector device 45 and the sub screen 35 are provided in the remote control and the display mode can be selected, the configuration becomes more user-friendly.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a television A and a remote control B1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the setting value change of the television A according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic front view of the adjustment screen of the subscreen 35 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view of the other Example of the adjustment screen of the subscreen 35 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of remote control B1 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view of the adjustment screen of the subscreen 35 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram explaining the effect | action of remote control B1 which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

A Television 15 display (main screen)
23 Memory 25 Transmission unit 27 Reception unit B1, B2, B3 Remote control 31 Reception unit 33 Control unit 35 Display unit (sub-screen)
37 Input unit 37a Numeric keypad 37b Setting menu key 37c Enter key 37d Cursor key 41 Memory 45 Projector device

Claims (4)

In the remote control device of a television receiver,
A function selection unit for selecting a set value of a predetermined function of the television receiver;
A display unit for displaying a set value input screen for setting the set value;
An input unit for inputting the set value;
A storage medium for storing an input setting value input from the input unit;
A transmission unit for transmitting the input setting value stored in the storage medium to the television receiver;
I have a,
The remote control device for a television receiver , wherein the display unit displays a preset image on a background of the setting value input screen . And the transmission unit, sends a transmission request signal of the current setting value to be stored for the television receiver,
The display unit displays the current set value on the set value input screen,
2. The television receiver remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the current setting value is changed by the input unit. Wherein the display unit, the background of the set value input screen, the television receiver remote control device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that to display the image that is received by the television receiver. The remote control device for a television receiver according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the display unit is a projection optical device and projects and displays a setting value input screen.

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