JP5219270B2 - Internet-compatible TV system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for inputting characters through an external device into a text area included in a WEB page displayed on a network-compatible television.

  Along with the development of today's technology, Internet-compatible televisions having conventional televisions with Internet functions have been developed and are beginning to spread. In other words, a television set that has been a simple receiver for receiving broadcasts is now being used as a terminal for two-way communication.

By the way, when using the Internet on most Internet-compatible TVs that are currently in widespread use, use the infrared remote control to input characters when entering characters in text input areas displayed on browsers, etc. There are many. However, the infrared remote control has a problem that erroneous input increases due to slow reaction speed and directivity. In order to solve this problem, a technique as described in Patent Document 1 is provided. Specifically, after character information is registered in the registration information storage database once from a mobile phone, the character information stored in the registration information storage database is called from the TV via the network, thereby inputting characters to the TV. It is a technology to do.
JP 2006-253736 A

  However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 is convenient because it can be used many times if it is registered once if it is a name or address that is frequently used in input, but it can be used only once. Or infrequently used words (for example, a destination address or a comment), it is necessary to register in the database once and call it from the TV each time, which is very complicated. is there.

  Therefore, the present invention associates a terminal capable of using an Internet-compatible TV and a browser via a character input server, and outputs character information input to the text input area of the browser to the Internet-compatible TV via the character input server. An internet-compatible television system is provided. Specifically, it is the following Internet-compatible television system.

  1st invention has a 1st browser part, a 1st internet communication part, and an infrared remote control signal receiving part, and the television apparatus which has only the said infrared remote control signal receiving part as a wireless character input means from a user, A remote control device having a remote control signal transmission unit for transmitting a remote control signal to the infrared remote control signal reception unit, a second browser unit, and a character input when a character input screen is displayed on the second browser unit A browsing device having a character input unit for receiving the second Internet communication unit, a character input screen transmission unit for a television device that transmits a character input screen for the television device to the television device, and a user for the browsing device A browser that transmits a character input screen for a browsing device corresponding to the character input screen for a television device for receiving character input from The character input screen transmission unit for the browsing device, the character reception unit that receives the characters to be input from the browsing device, the character input screen update unit for the television device that updates the character input screen for the television device, and the character reception unit A network-compatible television system comprising a server device having a holding unit that holds a written character.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, an infrared remote control signal receiving unit of a television apparatus is provided on the basis of the first aspect of the present invention.

  According to a third aspect based on the first aspect or the second aspect, the browsing device includes an input character output unit that outputs a character input to the character input unit to the second browser unit, and a character input from the character input unit. An internet-compatible television system is provided that includes an input character holding unit that holds a character and a decision receiving unit that accepts a decision from a user to transmit the character held in the input character holding unit from a second Internet communication unit.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, on the basis of any one of the first to third aspects of the invention, the browsing device provides a net-compatible television system having a character input field switching command receiving unit that receives a character input field switching command from a user. To do.

  According to a fifth aspect based on any one of the first to fourth aspects, the remote control device generates a character input confirmation signal in response to the confirmation of acceptance of character input and a character input confirmation remote control signal. A character input confirmation signal generation unit that outputs to the transmission unit, and the television device includes a transfer unit that transfers the character input confirmation signal transmitted from the remote control device to the server device via the first Internet communication unit. And a holding unit of the server device provides a net-compatible television system having a confirmation unit for confirming the character retained for processing based on the transmitted character input confirmation signal.

  6th invention is the operation method of the television apparatus which accepts only infrared remote control signal reception as a wireless character input means from the user which consists of a 1st browser output step, a 1st internet communication step, and an infrared remote control signal reception step, An operation method of a remote control device having a remote control signal transmission step for transmitting a remote control signal to a television device, a second browser output step, and a character input screen when a character input screen is displayed in the second browser output step An operation method of a browsing device comprising: a character input step; a second Internet communication step; a TV device character input screen transmitting step for transmitting a TV device character input screen to the TV device; and a browsing device. To accept character input from the user A browsing device character input screen transmitting step for transmitting a browsing device character input screen corresponding to a TV device character input screen, a character receiving step for receiving a character to be input from the browsing device, and a television device character input screen. There is provided an operation method of a network-compatible television system, comprising: an operation method of a server device comprising: a character input screen update step for a television device to be updated; and a holding step of retaining a character received by a character reception unit.

  According to a seventh aspect of the invention, on the basis of the sixth aspect of the invention, the infrared remote control signal receiving step in the operating method of the television apparatus provides an operating method of the Internet-compatible television system in which the timing of sampling the received signal is less than 5 times per second.

  The eighth invention is based on either the sixth invention or the seventh invention, and the operation method of the browsing device includes an input character output step for outputting the character input in the character input step in the second browser output step, A network comprising: an input character holding step for holding the character input in the input step; and a determination receiving step for receiving a determination from the user for transmitting the character held in the input character holding step from the second Internet communication step. A method of operating a compatible television system is provided.

  A ninth aspect of the invention is based on any one of the sixth to eighth aspects of the invention, and the browsing apparatus operating method comprises a character input field switching command receiving step for receiving a character input field switching command from a user, Provide a method of operating the system.

  A tenth aspect of the invention is based on any one of the sixth aspect to the ninth aspect of the invention, wherein the operation method of the remote control device generates a character input confirmation signal in response to confirmation of acceptance of character input and acceptance of character input. A character input confirmation signal generation step for outputting to the remote control signal transmission step, and the operation method of the television device transfers the character input confirmation signal transmitted from the remote control device to the server device by the first Internet communication step. A network-compatible television system comprising: a transfer step, wherein the holding step in the operation method of the server device includes a confirmation step for confirming a character retained for processing based on the transmitted character input confirmation signal.

  As described above, the character information input to the browser according to the present invention can be output to the Internet-compatible television via the character input server.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be carried out in various modes without departing from the scope of the invention.

In addition, Example 1 mainly explains Claims 1, 2 and 6, Example 2 mainly explains Claim 3, Example 3 mainly explains Claim 4, and Example 4 mainly explains Claim 5. To do.

  Example 1

    <Overview>

  The network-compatible television system of the present embodiment transmits the character information input in the browsing device to the server device, and the server device inputs the text information received from the browsing device into the text page included in the WEB page output to the television device. This is an internet-compatible television system characterized by outputting to an area.

    <Functional configuration>

  The functional blocks of the AV system described below can be realized as hardware, software, or both hardware and software. Specifically, if a computer is used, a CPU, a main memory, a bus or a secondary storage device (a hard disk or a non-volatile memory), a driver program for controlling those hardware, and other application programs are included. can give.

  In addition, these hardware and software process the program developed on the main memory with the CPU, process and store data stored on the memory and hard disk, data input via the interface, etc. This is used for output processing or for controlling each hardware component. The present invention can be realized not only as an apparatus but also as a method. A part of the invention can be configured as software. Furthermore, a software product used for causing a computer to execute such software and a recording medium on which the product is fixed are naturally included in the technical scope of the present invention. (Same throughout this specification)

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the Internet-compatible television system according to the present embodiment. The network-compatible television system of the present embodiment is composed of a “television device” (0101), a “remote control device” (0102), a “browsing device” (0103), and a “server device” (0104). Further, each configuration is composed of the following configuration requirements. First, the “television device” (0101) includes a “first browser unit” (0105), a “first Internet communication unit” (0106), and an “infrared remote control signal receiving unit” (0107). Next, the “remote control device” (0102) includes a “remote control signal transmission unit” (0108). Next, the “browsing device” (0103) includes a “second browser unit” (0109), a “character input unit” (0110), and a “second Internet communication unit” (0111). Finally, the “server device” (0104) includes a “telephone device character input screen transmitter” (0112), a “browsing device character input screen transmitter” (0113), and a “character receiver” (0114). , “TV device character input screen update unit” (0115) and “holding unit” (0116).

  The “television device” (0101) is a network-compatible television having only an infrared remote control signal receiver as a wireless character input means from the user. Specifically, it is a television apparatus having a function of browsing the WEB and the like by connecting to the Internet while having a function of a normal television. However, the “television apparatus” (0101) of the present embodiment is limited to an apparatus having only an infrared remote controller as an interface for operating the television apparatus itself.

  The “first browser unit” (0105) has a function of inputting / outputting WEB or the like to / from the screen of the television apparatus via the “first Internet communication unit” (0106) described in detail later. The “first browser unit” (0105) is, for example, INTERNET EXPLORER (registered trademark), which is one of browsers for browsing the web. Here, the “first browser unit” (0105) of the present embodiment is not limited to the browser as long as it has at least a function necessary for browsing the web.

  The “first internet communication unit” (0106) is provided with a communication function capable of connecting to the internet and using the internet. Specifically, it is connected to the Internet using a protocol typified by TCP / IP. Here, the means for connecting to the Internet may be wireless or wired. Furthermore, as long as it can connect to the Internet, the connection means is not limited thereto.

  The “infrared remote control signal receiving unit” (0107) receives a remote control signal transmitted from the “remote control signal transmitting unit” (0108) of the “remote control device” (0102), which will be described in detail later. Specifically, a remote control signal including a power ON / OFF command of the television apparatus itself, a command for inputting characters into a text area displayed on a browser or the like (for example, a command for inputting “A”) Receive remote control signals including. Here, although the sampling interval for receiving the signal transmitted from the infrared remote controller is not specified in this embodiment, the signal sampling interval of the infrared remote controller signal receiving unit is particularly when the sampling interval is less than 5 times per second. The effect of the invention is exhibited. This is because when the sampling interval is long, there is a possibility that not all the continuous signals can be received.

  The “remote control device” (0102) is a device for operating the television device of this embodiment via an infrared remote control signal receiving unit included in the television device itself. Specifically, a command corresponding to an input from the user is generated as a remote control signal, and the generated signal is transmitted from a “remote control signal transmission unit” (0108) described in detail later. The transmitted remote control signal is received by the “infrared remote control signal receiving unit” (0107) of the “television device” (0101), and the television device performs an operation according to the remote control signal.

  The “remote control signal transmission unit” (0108) has a function of transmitting a remote control signal to the infrared remote control signal reception unit. Specifically, a remote control signal generated according to the content directly input from the user to the remote control device is transmitted. Here, the input from the user is an operation command for the television device itself, a cursor movement or a character input to a browser input by operating an input device such as a wheel pad or a numeric keypad provided in the remote control device, etc. It is.

  The “browsing device” (0103) is a device that has a function of browsing at least a web or the like by connecting to a network such as the Internet. Specifically, it is a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or PHS having a function of browsing the WEB or the like, a PDA, a notebook personal computer, a desktop personal computer, or the like. However, there is no particular limitation as long as the device has at least the above function. In this embodiment, a mobile phone having a web browsing function is assumed. Here, the browsing device of the present embodiment is described as one device, but may be integrated with the remote control device. For example, it is a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone having a remote control function or a PHS having a remote control function.

  The “browsing device” (0103) of the present embodiment provides information for accessing the browsing device character input screen transmitted from the “browsing device character input screen transmission unit” (0113) of the server device described in detail later. get. Next, the browsing device character input screen generated in the server device based on the acquired information is accessed. Then, the user inputs characters by operating the browsing device.

  The “second browser unit” (0109) accesses the server device via the “second Internet communication unit” (0111) based on the URL held by the browsing device, and “browsing device characters” of the server device. It has a function to output an “input screen”. The URL is a URL indicating a location where the browsing device character input screen is stored in the server device. Here, the URL is acquired using the following means. For example, the server device transmits a mail describing the URL to the browsing device, and the received browsing device acquires the URL described in the email. Further, there is a method in which the server device displays a QR code on the television device, and the browsing device reads and converts it into a URL.

  The “character input unit” (0110) has a function for inputting characters when a character input screen is displayed on the second browser unit. Specifically, when the web page output to the “second browser unit” (0109) is a character input screen including a text input area, the text input area included in the character input screen is responded to by a user operation. Enter the characters. Here, the character input may be input by the user operating a normal keyboard provided in advance, or the software keyboard function is prepared in advance and the software keyboard is operated by the user. May be. Furthermore, it is good also as providing the function which acquires and analyzes an audio | voice, and acquiring and analyzing a user's audio | voice and inputting it. Moreover, a fixed sentence may be provided. Thereby, it becomes possible to input by the user selecting the provided fixed sentence.

  The “second Internet communication unit” (0111) has a communication function capable of connecting to the Internet and using the Internet in the same manner as the “first Internet communication unit” (0106). Specifically, it is connected to the Internet using a protocol typified by TCP / IP. Here, the means for connecting to the Internet may be wireless or wired. Furthermore, as long as it can connect to the Internet, the connection means is not limited thereto. The “second Internet communication unit” (0111) may be shared with the “first Internet communication unit” (0106).

  The “server device” (0104) is connected to at least a network such as the Internet and communicates with the “TV device” (0101) and the “browsing device” (0104), and from a client such as the “TV device” (0101). It is a device that performs processing in response to a transmitted request. Specifically, it is a mainframe or an office computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the apparatus has a function capable of processing in response to a request from a client.

  The “television device character input screen transmitter” (0112) has a function of transmitting a television device character input screen to the television device. Specifically, by receiving the request information of the television device character input screen transmitted from the television device, the information of the text input area included in the received notification is acquired. Next, based on the acquired information, the data of the television device character input screen stored in the server device is acquired. Then, the acquired television device character input screen data is transmitted to the “television device” (0101).

  The “character input screen for television device” is a screen for displaying on the television device and receiving a character input from the user. Character input from the user can be performed from the remote controller, but as described above, since infrared rays are used, it is inconvenient for relatively large amount of character input. Therefore, in the present invention, a separate input means is prepared for the character input screen for the television device so as to reduce the user's character input effort on the TV and prevent erroneous input. For this purpose, a browsing device is provided, and character information input by a user operating the browsing device in a state where a character input screen for a browsing device, which will be described in detail later, is output to the browsing device is displayed on the television device. It is possible to output. For example, if a character “A” is input during output on the browsing character input screen, “A” is output to the text input area output on the character input screen of the TV device character input screen.

  The television device character input screen is linked with the browsing device character input screen corresponding to the television device character input screen in order to output the character information input in the browsing device. Specifically, individual information (for example, device ID of the television device) for identifying the television device on which the television device character input screen is output and the browsing device on which the browsing device character input screen is output Entering characters for TV equipment after identifying individual sessions by associating them with individual information (for example, the MAC address of the browsing device or the mail address set in the browsing device) Link the screen and the character input screen for browsing devices.

  When the character input screen for a television device is incorporated in a part of a web being viewed by a user or separated from these webs, it is necessary to input characters in advance so that it can be used for general purposes. There are two possible cases where a plurality of data are prepared in the server device. In the latter case, the television device character input screen must be output in association with the WEB page that the user has been viewing. This is because if the association is not performed, it is impossible to determine how to use the result directly or indirectly inputted to the television device character input screen.

  Here, the TV device character input screen may be output as a sub-window different from the window in which the WEB page is output, or each time the text input area of the WEB page becomes active, the TV device character input screen. It is good also as a structure which switches to an input screen.

  2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D are diagrams for explaining a process of transmitting a “telephone device character input screen” to a television device in response to selection of a text input area by a user in the present embodiment. The process in which the server device transmits the television device character input screen to the television device based on the notification received from the television device will be described with reference to these drawings. FIG. 2A shows an example of a WEB page output to the television device and a tag constituting the page. FIG. 2B shows an example of a data structure of a notification transmitted from the television device to the server device. FIG. 2C is an example of a television device character input screen prepared in advance in the server device. FIG. 2D shows an example of a program for searching for a character input screen for a television device prepared in advance from a notification including information on an active text input area received from the television device, and transmitting it to the television device. is there.

  Here, it is assumed that a posting screen on a bulletin board as shown in FIG. 2A (a) configured with tags as shown in FIG. 2A (b) is output to the television set.

  Here, it is assumed that the focus of the window is moved to the text input area of “Contributor” in FIG. 2A (a) by the user input (for example, using a remote controller), and the text input area becomes active. When the focus moves to the text input area, the television device detects this and transmits a notification as shown in FIG. 2B to the server device.

  When the server device detects that the notification is received from the television device, the program illustrated in FIG. 2D detects that the notification is received from the television device (detects that the notification illustrated in FIG. 2B has been received) ( FIG. 2D Line 40). When the notification is received, information on the text input area included in the notification is acquired (that the text input area name is “name”) (DLine 70 in FIG. 2). When the information related to the text input area is acquired, the character input screen data for the television device that matches the acquired information of the text input area is acquired from the data of the plurality of character input screens for the television device held in the server device ( ("Name.html" shown in FIG. 2C is acquired) (FIG. 2D Line 90). When the data of the character input screen for the television device is acquired, it is transmitted to the television device (DLine 110 in FIG. 2).

  The “browsing device character input screen transmission unit” (0113) has a function of transmitting a browsing device character input screen corresponding to the television device character input screen for accepting the character input from the user to the browsing device. . Specifically, the server device transmits the television device character input screen to the “television device” (0101), and accesses the browsing device character input screen corresponding to the television device character input screen to be transmitted. Is sent to the "browsing device" (0103) according to the session. The “browsing device character input screen transmission unit” (0113) transmits the browsing device character input screen to the “browsing device” (0103) in response to a request from the “browsing device” (0103). Specifically, the “browsing device” (0103) accesses the server device via the “second Internet communication unit” (0111) by receiving an input or information by a user operation, and the “browsing device” (0103). For example, the browsing device character input screen is transmitted to the “second browser unit” (0109) and output. Furthermore, the “browsing device” (0103), which is inputted to the “character input unit” (0110) of the browsing device while the character input screen for the browsing device is being output, ). Here, the browsing device character input screen will be described in a later embodiment, but the browsing device character input screen may be the television device character input screen held in the server device.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a character input screen for a browsing apparatus according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the character input screen for browsing apparatus shown in this figure is a screen for encouraging the user to input characters. The browsing device character input screen corresponds to the television device character input screen, and the operation is linked. Specifically, a character input in a state where the browsing device character input screen of the browsing device is being output is reflected on the television device character input screen. For example, if the character “A” is input while the browsing character input screen is output, “A” is output to the text input area output on the character input screen of the TV device character input screen. Is done. Here, the browsing device character input screen is not limited to this as long as the screen is configured to prompt the user to input characters. For example, as shown in Fig. 3, the message "Currently accepting characters to be entered in the [Contributor]" field. Please enter "Please enter characters." There are various possible forms such as “Please input text”.

  The “character receiving unit” (0114) has a function of receiving characters to be input from the browsing device. Specifically, the character information input by the user's operation is received on the browsing device character input screen output to the “browsing device” (0103). Then, the received character information is transferred to a “holding unit” (0116), which will be described in detail later, and the character information is held. Here, the timing for receiving the character information may be a configuration in which each character input by the user is received, or a configuration in which the character information is received at predetermined intervals.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of character information data received by the character receiving unit of this embodiment. The data example shown in this figure is described in the XML format. As shown in this figure, this data has a structure in which text information (here “Taro Yamada”) is associated with a text input area name (here “name”). Here, only the text information is associated with the text input area name, but other information may be included together with the text information. For example, a password or a session ID is included to ensure security. Thereby, it is possible to collate the password included in the received character information by holding the password in the television apparatus in advance.

  The “holding unit” (0116) has a function of holding the character received by the character receiving unit. Specifically, the character information transmitted from the browsing device and received by the “character receiving unit” (0114) is held. When the “television device character input screen update unit” (0115), which will be described later in detail, updates the television device character input screen, the character information held in the “holding unit” (0116) is acquired. Then, the character input screen for the television device reflecting the received character information is output to the text input area.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of character information data held by the “holding unit” in the present embodiment. The data example shown in this figure employs a configuration for holding character information received by the “character receiving unit” (0114). Here, in this data example, the “character receiving unit” (0114) holds the data received from the browsing device as it is, but the character information and the text input area are stored in association with each other. Not limited to that.

  The “television device character input screen update unit” (0115) has a function of updating the television device character input screen. Specifically, first, the character information corresponding to the text input area of the television device character input screen output to the “first browser unit” (0105) is acquired from the “holding unit” (0116). Then, the acquired character information is inserted into the text input area where the TV device character input screen is output, and the screen is updated. Here, the update timing may be a configuration in which the update is performed at intervals such that the input characters determined by the user can be immediately confirmed, or a configuration in which the update is performed by a user input. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which updates the character input screen for television apparatuses at the timing when the character information which the holding | maintenance part hold | maintains was added / updated.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a process of acquiring character information from the holding unit and updating the character input screen for the television device. FIG. 5A is a character input screen for a television device before update, and FIG. 5B is a character input screen for a television device after update. Note that the television device character input screen shown in FIG. 5 has the same configuration as the screen shown in FIG. 2C. Further, the character information held in the holding unit is assumed to hold the character information shown in FIG.

  Here, it is assumed that a command for updating the television device character input screen having the configuration shown in FIG. When the command is received, the character information (FIG. 4) stored in the holding unit is searched based on the name (here “name”) given to the text input area output on the character input screen for the television device. I do. And if there is a corresponding, it is acquired. If the character information can be acquired as a result of the search, the character information acquired on the television device character input screen is reflected on the television device character input screen as shown in FIG.

    <Hardware configuration>

  6 to 9 are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a hardware configuration in the Internet-compatible television system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the television device, and FIG. 7 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the remote control device. FIG. 8 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the browsing apparatus, and FIG. 9 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the server apparatus. The operation of each hardware component in the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment will be described with reference to these drawings.

  First, an example of a hardware configuration of the television device illustrated in FIG. 6 will be described.

  As shown in this figure, the television set constituting the Internet-compatible television system of the present embodiment includes a “CPU” (0601) that performs various arithmetic processes and controls, and a “main memory” (0602). In addition, the television device receives a “storage device” (0603) for storing channels that can be selected, a “screen” (0604) for outputting content, and an infrared remote control signal from a remote control device. A “signal receiving unit” (0605) and “I / O” (0607) such as a “communication port” (0606) for communicating with the server device are also provided. These are connected to each other through a data communication path such as a “system bus” (0608) to perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the remote control device shown in FIG. 7 will be described.

  As shown in this figure, the remote control device constituting the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment includes a “CPU” (0701) for performing various arithmetic processes and controls, and a “main memory” (0702). The remote control device also stores a “storage device” (0703) for storing information to be transmitted to the television device, a “signal transmission unit” (0704) for transmitting an infrared remote control signal to the television device, Also provided is an “I / O” (0706) such as “UI” (0705) for the user to operate the remote control device. These are connected to each other through a data communication path such as “system bus” (0707), and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the browsing apparatus shown in FIG. 8 will be described.

  As shown in this figure, the browsing apparatus constituting the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment includes a “CPU” (0801) that performs various arithmetic processes and controls, and a “main memory” (0802). The browsing device also stores a “storage device” (0803) for storing applications necessary for operating a browser such as an OS, a “communication port” (0804) for connecting to a server device via the network, A “screen” (0805) for outputting a browser or the like, and an “I / O” (0807) such as “UI” (0806) for a user to input characters are also provided. These are connected to each other by a data communication path such as “system bus” (0808), and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the server apparatus illustrated in FIG. 9 will be described.

  As shown in this figure, the server device constituting the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment includes a “CPU” (0901) that performs various arithmetic processes and controls, and a “main memory” (0902). The server device also stores “I / O” (0905) such as a “storage device” (0903) for storing a character input screen and received character information, and a “communication port” (0904) for connecting to the Internet. It also has. These are connected to each other through a data communication path such as a “system bus” (0906) to transmit / receive information and process information.

  Hereinafter, an example of the operation of the hardware illustrated in FIGS. 6 to 9 will be described.

    ≪Output of character input screen for TV equipment≫

  First, a WEB screen as shown in FIG. 2A (a) is output on the “screen” (0604) of the television device, and the “storage device” (0903) of the server device is for the browsing device as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the character input screen has been saved in advance. In this state, for example, the user operates the “UI” (0705) of the remote control device, and the text input area constituting the WEB screen (FIG. 2A (a)) output on the “screen” (0604) of the television device. Try to move the focus to "email address" which is one of

  Upon receiving the user's operation, the remote control device acquires a command necessary for moving the focus to the “mail address” from the “storage device” (0703), and via the “signal transmission unit” (0704), Transmit to the “signal receiving unit” (0605) of the device.

  When receiving a command from the remote control device, the “signal receiving unit” (0605) of the television device is one of text input areas constituting the WEB screen output to the “screen” (0604) of the television device based on the command. Move the focus to "email address".

  When the focus moves to “mail address” which is one of the text input areas constituting the WEB screen output to the “screen” (0604) of the television device, this is detected and the “communication port” (0606) is sent to the server device. ) Send notifications via.

  When the server device receives the notification transmitted from the television device via the “communication port” (0904), the “telephone device character input screen acquisition program” developed in the work area of the “main memory” (0902). (0907) detects that the notification has been received. Next, the “television device character input screen acquisition program” (0907) acquires information on the text input area included in the notification when the notification is detected. Next, when the “telephone device character input screen acquisition program” (0907) acquires the text input area information, the “telephone device character input screen acquisition program” (0907) stores the acquired text input area information in the “storage device” (0903) of the server device. Acquire data of the associated character input screen for the television device. When the television device character input screen data is acquired, the server device transmits the obtained television device character input screen to the television device via the “communication port” (0904).

    ≪Output of character input screen for browsing device≫

  Here, the server device transmits the data of the character input screen for the television device to the television device and provides information for accessing the character input screen for the browsing device to the browsing device.

  Here, the information for accessing the character input screen for the browsing device may be sent to the browsing device by sending an e-mail containing the URL storing the character input screen for the browsing device to the browsing device. Information for access may be provided by displaying a QR code on the device. Furthermore, in this example, the character input screen data for the television device is acquired for each focused text input area. However, the character input screen data for the television device configured with a plurality of text input areas is prepared in advance. It is good also as acquiring.

  When the television device character input screen transmitted from the server device is received via the “communication port” (0606), the television device outputs the television device character input screen to the “screen” (0604). Here, it is preferable that the television device character input screen is output as a sub screen (separate window) of the WEB screen.

  The browsing device accessed the server device based on information for accessing the browsing device character input screen provided from the server device via the “communication port” (0804) of the browsing device by the user's operation. And When accessed, the browsing device acquires the browsing device character input screen from the server device, and outputs the browsing device character input screen to the “screen” (0805) of the browsing device (the screen shown in FIG. 3 is output).

    ≪Character input≫

  Here, it is assumed that the user inputs characters using the “UI” (0806) of the browsing apparatus while the browsing apparatus character input screen is output on the “screen” (0805) of the browsing apparatus. When it is detected that the user has input a character, the input character information is transmitted to the server device.

  When the server device receives character information from the browsing device via the “communication port” (0904), the server device stores the received character information in the “storage device” (0903).

    ≪Update of character input screen for TV equipment≫

  Next, it is assumed that an update instruction for the character input screen for the television device is generated by an input from the outside in the server device, a timer provided in the server device, or a scheduler. When the update command is generated, the server device detects it and activates the “television device character input screen update program” (0908).

  When the “TV device character input screen update program” (0908) is started, the character information is updated based on the name of the text input area output from the “storage device” (0903) of the server device to the TV device character input screen. Acquire. When the character information is acquired, the server device reflects the acquired character information on the TV device character input screen, and transmits the updated TV device character input screen to the TV device via the “communication port” (0904). Do. Upon receiving the updated television device character input screen via the “communication port” (0606), the television device outputs the updated television device character input screen to “screen” (0604).

  And the character currently output on the character input screen for television apparatuses is reflected with respect to the text input area currently output on the WEB screen output to the television apparatus at arbitrary timings. Here, the timing of actual reflection on the WEB page may be reflected by user input, or may be a predetermined timing or a timing set in the scheduler. Furthermore, it is good also as performing at the update timing of the character input screen for television apparatuses.

    <Process flow>

  FIG. 10 shows the generation of a character input screen for a television device (if necessary, a character input screen for a browsing device) after detecting the operation of the WEB screen output by the television device in the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow until. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow until the browsing device accesses the server device to input characters and is held in the holding unit of the server device. Further, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow from when the server device receives the update command to when the television device character input screen is updated. The steps shown below may be processing steps that are recorded on a medium and constitute a program for controlling the computer.

  First, the flow from the detection of the operation of the WEB screen output by the TV apparatus in the Internet-compatible TV system of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 10 to the transmission of the TV apparatus character input screen to the TV apparatus. A flowchart showing an example of the above will be described.

  Here, it is assumed that WEB is output to the television apparatus, and a command for moving the focus of the WEB screen is transmitted from the remote control apparatus (S1001). When receiving the focus movement command from the remote control device, the television apparatus moves the focus of the WEB screen (S1002). When the focus is moved, it is determined whether or not the focus is moved to the text input area (S1003). If the focus destination is outside the text input area, the process is terminated. If the focus destination is the text input area, a notification is transmitted to the server device (S1004).

  When the server device receives the notification from the television device, the server device acquires information on the text input area where the focus has moved from the notification (S1005). When the information on the text input area is acquired, the character input screen for the television device is acquired based on the information on the text input area (S1006). When the television device character input screen is acquired, the television device character input screen is transmitted to the television device (S1007). When the television device character input screen is transmitted, information for accessing the browsing device character input screen corresponding to the television device character input screen is transmitted to the browsing device (S1008).

  Next, a flowchart shown in FIG. 11 will be described that represents an example of the flow until the browsing device accesses the server device to input characters and is held in the holding unit of the server device.

  First, it is assumed that the browsing device acquires information for the user to operate the television device to access the browsing device character input screen (S1101). When the information for access is acquired, the browsing device character input screen is accessed and acquired from the server device based on the acquired information (S1102). When the browsing device character input screen is acquired, the browsing device character input screen is output to the browsing device (S1103).

  Here, it is assumed that character input is performed by the browsing device in a state where the character input screen for the browsing device is output. When a character is input by the browsing device, it is detected (S1104). When character input is detected, the input character information is transmitted to the server device (S1105).

  When the server device receives the character information transmitted from the browsing device (S1106), the server device holds the character information (S1107).

  Next, a flowchart representing an example of a flow from when the server apparatus shown in FIG. 12 receives an update command to when the TV apparatus character input screen is updated will be described.

  Here, it is assumed that the server apparatus receives and generates an update command (S1201). When the reception / generation of the update command is detected, the character information held in the server device is searched and acquired by the name of the text input area output on the television device character input screen (S1202). Then, the acquired character information is updated by reflecting it on the character input screen for the television device, and transmitted to the television device (S1203).

  Upon receiving the updated television device character input screen, the television device outputs the updated television device character input screen (S1204). Then, the character string shown on the character input screen for the television device is reflected on the text input screen of the WEB page at an arbitrary timing (S1205).

  <Brief description of effect>

  With the Internet-compatible television system of the present embodiment, it is possible to output the character string input by the browsing device to the text input area of the WEB page output to the television device.

    << Example 2 >>

    <Overview>

  The present embodiment is based on the configuration of the first embodiment, outputs and holds characters input to the browsing device, and transmits the character information held by the browsing device collectively to the server device by accepting the user's decision. This is a TV system that supports the Internet Here, detailed description of the configuration described in the first embodiment will be omitted, and only characteristic portions in the present embodiment will be described.

    <Functional configuration>

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the Internet-compatible television system according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the present embodiment is based on the first embodiment, and the browsing device constituting the Internet-compatible television system of the present embodiment is divided into “input character output section” (1319) and “input character holding section” ( 1317) and a “decision receiving unit” (1318).

  The “input character output unit” (1319) has a function of outputting a character input to the character input unit to the second browser unit. Specifically, the content of the character information input by the user's operation received by the character input unit (1310) of the browsing device is output while the browsing device character input screen is being output to the browsing device.

  The “input character holding unit” (1317) has a function of holding a character input from the character input unit. Specifically, the contents of the character input received by the character input unit (1310) of the browsing device are held while the browsing device character input screen is being output.

  The “determination accepting unit” (1318) has a function of accepting a determination from the user for transmitting the character held in the input character holding unit from the second Internet communication unit. Specifically, the character information input and held by the browsing device is transmitted upon receiving a decision from the user.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of outputting character information received by a browsing apparatus in the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment and transmitting the character information held by receiving decision information from the user. explain.

  FIG. 14A is an example of a screen obtained when the browsing device accesses the server device, acquires a character input screen for the browsing device, and outputs it. FIG. 14B is an example of a screen when the browsing apparatus accepts a character input in a state where FIG. 14A is output to the browsing apparatus. The character input screen for the browsing device in this figure is a text input area for displaying characters input by the character input unit of the browsing device, and “determination” for determining transmission of the input character string to the server device. A button is provided. Note that the browsing device character input screen in this figure corresponds to the television device character input screen output from the television device (that is, the TV device character input screen also includes “ Information in the text input area is output).

  Here, it is assumed that the browsing device accepts a character input by a user operation (for example, “Taro Yamada” is accepted) in a state where nothing is entered in the text input area (FIG. 14A). When a character input is received, the received character information is output to the text input area, and the browsing apparatus holds the input character information (FIG. 14B). Then, by selecting the “decision button”, the character information held by the browsing device is transmitted together.

    <Hardware configuration>

  A characteristic part of the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the browsing apparatus that constitutes the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment. As shown in this figure, the browsing apparatus of the present embodiment includes a “CPU” (1501) for performing various arithmetic processes and controls, and a “main memory” (1502). The browsing device also stores a “storage device” (1503) for storing input character information, an application such as an OS necessary for operating a browser, and a “communication” for connecting to a server device via the network. “I / O” (1507) such as “port” (1504), “screen” (1505) for outputting a browser or the like, and “UI” (1506) for the user to input characters are also provided. . These are connected to each other via a data communication path such as a “system bus” (1508), and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  Here, it is assumed that the user accesses the server device in order to access the browsing device character input screen by operating the browsing device.

When accessed, the browsing device acquires the browsing device character input screen from the server device, and outputs the browsing device character input screen to the “screen” (1505) of the browsing device (for example, the screen shown in FIG. 14).

  Here, it is assumed that the user inputs characters using the “UI” (1506) of the browsing apparatus in a state where the browsing apparatus character input screen is output on the “screen” (1505) of the browsing apparatus. When it is detected that the user has input a character, the input character is output to the text input area output to the “screen” (1505) of the browsing device, and the input character is stored in the “storage device” (1503). Hold on.

  Then, it is assumed that a decision has been received (for example, a “decision button” is selected on the screen shown in FIG. 14). Upon receipt of the determination, the character information held in the “storage device” (1503) is transmitted to the server device.

    <Process flow>

  Next, a flowchart shown in FIG. 16 will be described that represents an example of the flow until the browsing device accesses the server device to input characters and is held in the holding unit of the server device. The steps shown below may be processing steps that are recorded on a medium and constitute a program for controlling the computer.

  First, it is assumed that the user operates the browsing apparatus and acquires information for accessing the browsing apparatus character input screen (S1601). When the information for access is acquired, the browsing apparatus character input screen is accessed and acquired from the server apparatus based on the acquired information (S1602). When the browsing device character input screen is acquired, the browsing device character input screen is output to the browsing device (S1603).

  Here, input of characters is accepted (S1604) until “determination” is accepted (S1607) in a state where the character input screen for the browsing device is output. The input characters are output to the browsing device character input screen (S1605) and held in the browsing device (S1606).

  Then, it is assumed that “determination” is accepted in a state where the input is accepted. If the determination is accepted, the stored character information is acquired, and the acquired character information is transmitted to the server device (S1608).

  When the server device receives the character information transmitted from the browsing device (S1609), the server device holds the character information (S1610).

  <Brief description of effect>

  With the network-compatible television system of this embodiment, it is possible to check the characters input to the browsing device and transmit the character information to the server device after the user confirms that the characters are correct.

    Example 3

    <Overview>

  The present embodiment is based on the configuration of the first and second embodiments, and can switch the text input area when there are a plurality of text input areas output on the browsing device character input screen output to the browsing device. It is a network compatible system. Here, the present embodiment based on the second embodiment will be described. In addition, detailed description of the configuration described in the second embodiment is omitted, and only characteristic portions in the present embodiment will be described.

    <Functional configuration>

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the Internet-compatible television system according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the present embodiment is based on the second embodiment, and the browsing device constituting the Internet-compatible television system of the present embodiment has a new “character input field switching command reception unit” (1720). It is characterized by having.

  The “character input field switching command receiving unit” (1720) has a function of receiving a character input field switching command from the user. Specifically, when there are a plurality of text input areas on the browsing device character input screen output to the browsing device, switching to each of the plurality of text input areas can be performed.

  The operation of the character input field switching command accepting unit of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A is an example of a screen obtained when the browsing device accesses the server device to acquire and output a browsing device character input screen. FIG. 18B is an example of a screen when character input is received in the text input area of “contributor” in a state where FIG. 18A is output to the browsing apparatus. Further, FIG. 18C is an example of a screen when the text input area is switched to “mail address” in FIG. 18B and character input is received in the text input area of “mail address”. . The character input screen for the browsing device in this figure determines transmission of a plurality of text input areas for displaying characters input by the character input unit of the browsing device and the input character string to the server device. A “decision” button is provided.

  Note that the browsing device character input screen in this figure corresponds to the television device character input screen output by the television device (that is, the TV device character input screen includes “contributor”, “ This means that the information in the text input area for "email address" has been output.

  Here, it is assumed that the browsing device accepts a character input to the “poster” in the text input area in a state where nothing is input in the text input area (FIG. 18A) (for example, “Taro Yamada”). ). When the character input is received, the received character information is output to the text input area, and the browsing apparatus holds the input character information (FIG. 18B). Then, the text input area “mail address” is switched to input characters (FIG. 18C). Then, by selecting the “decision button”, the character information held by the browsing device is collectively transmitted to the server device (in this example, “Taro Yamada” and “Mail address” associated with “Contributor”). The associated information “post@test.com” is transmitted to the server device).

    <Hardware configuration>

  A characteristic part of the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the browsing apparatus that constitutes the Internet-compatible television system of the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the browsing apparatus of this embodiment includes a “CPU” (1901) for performing various arithmetic processes and controls, and a “main memory” (1902). The browsing device also stores a “storage device” (1903) that stores input character information, an application such as an OS necessary for operating a browser, and a “communication” for connecting to a server device via the network. "Port" (1904), "Screen" (1905) for outputting a browser, etc., and "I / O" (1907) such as "UI" (1906) for the user to input characters are also provided. . These are connected to each other through a data communication path such as a “system bus” (1908), and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  First, it is assumed that the user has output an arbitrary WEB screen on the screen of the television apparatus. In this state, it is assumed that a WEB page including at least a text input area of “contributor” and “mail address” is opened.

  When the TV apparatus detects that the WEB page is opened, it acquires information on the text input area (information on the text input areas of “Contributor” and “Mail Address”) included in the opened WEB page. The notification including the acquired information is transmitted to the server device via the communication port.

  When detecting that the notification is received from the television device, the server device acquires information on the text input area included in the notification. And the data of the character input screen for television apparatuses and the character input screen for browsing apparatuses linked | related with the information of the acquired text input area currently recorded on the server apparatus are acquired (for example, screen shown to Fig.18 (a)). . When the data is acquired, the television device character input screen is transmitted to the television device, and information for accessing the browsing device character input screen is transmitted to the browsing device.

  Here, it is assumed that the user accesses the server device in order to access the browsing device character input screen by operating the browsing device.

When accessed, the browsing device acquires the browsing device character input screen from the server device, and outputs the browsing device character input screen to the “screen” (1905) of the browsing device (for example, the screen shown in FIG. 18A). ).

  Here, in a state where a character input screen for a browsing device including a plurality of text input areas is output on the “screen” (1905) of the browsing device, the user inputs characters using the “UI” (1906) of the browsing device. Suppose that When it is detected that the user has input a character, the input character is output to the text input area output to the “screen” (1905) of the browsing device, and the input character is stored in the “storage device” (1903). (For example, the screen shown in FIG. 18B).

  When a command for switching the text input area is received, the text input area is switched. Then, it is assumed that the user inputs characters using the “UI” (1906) of the browsing device in the switched text input area. When it is detected that the user has input a character, the input character is output to the switched text input area, and the input character is held in the “storage device” (1903) (for example, FIG. 18C). Screen shown).

  Then, it is assumed that the acceptance of the decision is received (for example, “decision button” is selected on the screen shown in FIG. 18). Upon receipt of the determination, the character information associated with the name of each text input area held in the “storage device” (1903) is transmitted to the server device.

    <Process flow>

  Next, a flowchart shown in FIG. 20 will be described that represents an example of the flow until the browsing device accesses the server device to input characters and is held in the holding unit of the server device. The steps shown below may be processing steps that are recorded on a medium and constitute a program for controlling the computer.

  First, it is assumed that the user operates the browsing device and acquires information for accessing the browsing device character input screen (S2001). When the information for access is acquired, the server device accesses and acquires the browsing device character input screen based on the acquired information (S2002). When the browsing device character input screen is acquired, the browsing device character input screen is output to the browsing device (S2003).

  Here, input of characters and switching of the text input area are accepted (S2004) until “decision” is accepted (S2007) in a state where the character input screen for the browsing device is output. The input characters are output to the browsing device character input screen (S2005) and held in association with the text input area information input to the browsing device (S2006).

  Then, it is assumed that “determination” is accepted in a state where the input is accepted. If the determination is accepted, the character information associated with the text input area information held is acquired, and the acquired character information is transmitted to the server device (S2008).

  When the server device receives the character information transmitted from the browsing device (S2009), the server device holds the character information (S2010).

  Here, the character input screen (the character input screen for the television device, the character input screen for the browsing device) in the present embodiment is that the user operates the WEB page output to the television device as described in the above embodiment. In addition to the method of acquiring the character input screen by notifying the information of the text input area that is the operation target (such as moving the focus to the text input area), the TV device and the server device make inquiries at regular intervals. There is a method of acquiring a character input screen by notifying information on all text input areas included in the page each time.

  <Brief description of effect>

  When a character input screen for a browsing device including a plurality of text input areas is output to the browsing device by the Internet-compatible television system of the present embodiment, the character information is input by switching the plurality of text input areas. After the user confirms, it is possible to transmit the character information input to the text input area to the server device.

    Example 4

    <Overview>

  In the present embodiment, based on the configuration of the first to third embodiments, the character input confirmation command received by the remote control device is transmitted to the server device via the television device. Then, the server device that has received the character input confirmation command reflects the character information held by the server device in the text input area of the WEB page based on the character input confirmation command. This is a TV system that supports the Internet. Here, the present embodiment based on the second embodiment will be described. In addition, detailed description of the configuration described in the second embodiment is omitted, and only characteristic portions in the present embodiment will be described.

    <Functional configuration>

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the Internet-compatible television system according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the present embodiment is based on the second embodiment, and the remote control device constituting the Internet-compatible television system of the present embodiment newly has a “character input confirmation receiving unit” (2121) and a “character input confirmation”. A signal generation unit "(2122). In addition, the television apparatus includes a “transfer unit” (2123). Further, the “holding unit” (2116) of the server device is characterized by having “determining means” (2124).

  The “character input confirmation accepting unit” (2121) accepts that the inputted character is confirmed. Specifically, the user operates the browsing device to determine the character information input on the browsing device character input screen. For example, the input character is confirmed by pressing a “confirm button” provided in the remote control device.

  The “character input confirmation signal generation unit” (2122) has a function of generating a character input confirmation signal in response to the confirmation of acceptance of character input and outputting it to the remote control signal transmission unit. Specifically, a character input confirmation signal is generated according to the confirmation of the character input accepted by the “character input confirmation acceptance unit” (2121), and is transmitted to the television apparatus via the remote control signal transmission unit (2108). .

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the character input confirmation signal generated by the character input confirmation signal generation unit of this embodiment. The data example shown in this figure is described in the XML format. As shown in this figure, this data has a structure of only a character input confirmation signal. Here, the character input confirmation signal may include other information. For example, a password or the like is included to ensure security. This makes it possible to ensure the security of the character input confirmation signal. Furthermore, other information such as character information may be included.

  The “transfer unit” (2123) has a function of transferring the character input confirmation signal transmitted from the remote control device to the server device via the first Internet communication unit. Specifically, the character input confirmation signal transmitted from the remote control device is received via the “infrared remote control signal receiving unit” (2107), and the received character input confirmation signal is sent to the “first Internet communication unit” (2106). To the server device.

  The “determining means” (2124) has a function of determining a character that is held based on the transferred character input confirmation signal for processing. Specifically, the character input confirmation signal transmitted via the “first Internet communication unit” (2106) of the television device is received. When the character input confirmation signal is received, the character information held in the holding unit (2116) is reflected in the text input area of the WEB page output to the television apparatus.

    <Hardware configuration>

  23 to 25 are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a hardware configuration in the Internet-compatible television system of the present embodiment. FIG. 23 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the remote control device, and FIG. 24 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the television device. Further, FIG. 25 illustrates an example of a hardware configuration of the server device. With reference to these drawings, the characteristic parts of the present embodiment will be described with respect to the functions of the respective hardware components in the Internet-compatible television system of the present embodiment.

  First, an example of the hardware configuration of the remote control device shown in FIG. 23 will be described.

  As shown in this figure, the remote control device constituting the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment includes a “CPU” (2301) for performing various arithmetic processes and controls, and a “main memory” (2302). The remote control device also stores a “storage device” (2303) for storing information to be transmitted to the television device, and a “signal transmission unit” for transmitting an infrared remote control signal and a character input confirmation signal to the television device. (2304) and “I / O” (2306) such as “UI” (2305) for the user to operate the remote control device (including accepting confirmation of character input). These are connected to each other via a data communication path such as a “system bus” (2307), and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  Next, an example of a hardware configuration of the television device illustrated in FIG. 24 will be described.

  As shown in this figure, the television set that constitutes the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment includes a “CPU” (2401) that performs various arithmetic processes and controls, and a “main memory” (2402). In addition, the TV apparatus stores a “storage device” (2403) for storing channels that can be selected, a “screen” (2404) for outputting content, and an infrared remote control signal and character input confirmation from the remote control device. An “I / O” (2407) such as a “signal receiving unit” (2405) for receiving a signal and a “communication port” (2406) for communicating with the server apparatus are also provided. These are connected to each other via a data communication path such as a “system bus” (2408), and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the server apparatus illustrated in FIG. 25 will be described.

  As shown in this figure, the server device constituting the Internet-compatible television system of this embodiment includes a “CPU” (2501) and “main memory” (2502) for performing various arithmetic processes and controls. The server device also stores “I / O” (2505) such as a “storage device” (2503) for storing a character input screen and received character information, and a “communication port” (2504) for connecting to the Internet. It also has. These are connected to each other via a data communication path such as a “system bus” (2506), and perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

  Hereinafter, an example of the operation of the hardware illustrated in FIGS. 23 to 25 will be described.

  First, it is assumed that the character information input after the user connects to the browsing device character input screen using the browsing device is output to the television device character input screen. In this state, it is assumed that the confirmation of the character input from the user is accepted via the “UI” (2305) of the remote control device.

  When it is detected that the input character has been confirmed, the “character input confirmation signal generation program” (2308) of the remote control device generates a character input confirmation signal. When the character input confirmation signal is generated, the “signal transmission unit” (2304) of the remote control device transmits the character input confirmation signal to the television apparatus.

  The television apparatus receives the character input confirmation signal transmitted from the remote control apparatus via the “signal receiving unit” (2405). When it is detected that the “signal receiving unit” (2405) has received the character input confirmation signal, the “character input confirmation signal transfer program” (2409) sends the character input confirmation signal to the server device via the “communication port” (2406). Transfer.

  When the server device receives the character input confirmation signal transmitted from the television device via the “communication port” (2504), the “character input confirmation program” (2509) is stored in the “storage device” (2503). The character information is reflected in the text input area included in the WEB page output to the television apparatus.

    <Process flow>

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow from when the remote control device accepts confirmation of character input to when the character information held by the server device is reflected in the text input area of the WEB page output to the television device. It is. The steps shown below may be processing steps that are recorded on a medium and constitute a program for controlling the computer.

  First, it is assumed that the remote control device accepts confirmation of character input (S2601). When accepting the character input confirmation, the remote control device generates a character input confirmation signal (S2602). When the character input confirmation signal is generated, the generated character input confirmation signal is transmitted to the television apparatus (S2603). When receiving the character input confirmation signal from the remote control device (S2604), the television apparatus transfers the received character input confirmation signal to the server device (S2605). When the server device receives the character input confirmation signal transferred from the television device (S2606), the server device acquires the character information stored in association with the text input area included in the WEB page output by the television device. This is performed (S2607). When the character information is acquired, the character information is reflected on the text input area included in the WEB page output by the television apparatus (S2608).

The figure showing an example of a functional structure in the internet corresponding | compatible television system of Example 1. FIG. The figure which showed an example of the tag which comprises the WEB page and the page which are output to the television apparatus in the internet-compatible television system of Example 1. The figure which showed an example of the data structure of the notification transmitted to the server apparatus from the television apparatus in the network-compatible television system of Example 1. The figure which showed an example of the character input screen for television apparatuses prepared in advance by the server apparatus in the internet corresponding | compatible television system of Example 1. FIG. An example of a program for searching for a character input screen for a television device prepared in advance from a notification including information on an active text input area received from the television device in the Internet-compatible television system of the first embodiment and transmitting the information to the television device. Figure showing The figure which showed an example of the character input screen for browsing apparatuses in the internet-compatible television system of Example 1 The figure which showed an example of the data of the character information which the character receiving part receives in the television corresponding to a network of Example 1 The figure for demonstrating the process in which the character information is acquired from the holding | maintenance part in the internet-compatible television system of Example 1, and the character input screen for television apparatuses is updated. The figure which showed an example of the hardware constitutions of the television apparatus in the internet-compatible television system of Example 1. The figure which showed an example of the hardware constitutions of the remote control apparatus in the internet-compatible television system of Example 1 The figure which showed an example of the hardware constitutions of the browsing apparatus in the internet corresponding | compatible television system of Example 1. FIG. The figure which showed an example of the hardware constitutions of the server apparatus in the internet corresponding | compatible television system of Example 1. FIG. The flowchart showing an example of the flow from the detection of the operation of the WEB screen output by the television device in the Internet-compatible television system of the first embodiment to the generation of the character input screen for the television device. The flowchart showing an example of a flow until the browsing apparatus in the net corresponding | compatible television system of Example 1 accesses a server apparatus, inputs a character, and it is hold | maintained at the holding | maintenance part of a server apparatus. The flowchart showing an example of the flow after the server apparatus in the network television system of Example 1 receives an update command until it updates the character input screen for TV apparatuses. The figure showing an example of the structure in the internet corresponding | compatible television system in the internet corresponding | compatible television system of Example 2. FIG. The figure explaining the example which outputs and hold | maintains the character information which the browsing apparatus in the internet-compatible television system of Example 2 receives, and receives the decision information from a user, and transmits the character information currently hold | maintained The figure which showed an example of the hardware constitutions of the browsing apparatus in the internet-compatible television system of Example 2. The flowchart showing an example of a flow until the browsing apparatus in the net corresponding | compatible television system of Example 2 accesses a server apparatus, inputs a character, and it is hold | maintained at the holding | maintenance part of a server apparatus. The figure showing an example of a structure in the internet-compatible television system of Example 3. The figure showing an example of the hardware constitutions in AV equipment of Example 3 The figure which showed an example of the hardware constitutions of the browsing apparatus in the internet corresponding | compatible television system of Example 3. FIG. The flowchart showing an example of a flow until the browsing apparatus in the net corresponding | compatible television system of Example 3 accesses a server apparatus, inputs a character, and it is hold | maintained at the holding | maintenance part of a server apparatus. The figure showing an example of a structure in the internet-compatible television system of Example 4. The figure which showed an example of the character input confirmation signal produced | generated by the character input confirmation signal production | generation part in the internet-compatible television system of Example 4 The figure which showed an example of the hardware constitutions of the remote control apparatus in the internet-compatible television system of Example 4 The figure which showed an example of the hardware constitutions of the television apparatus in the internet-compatible television system of Example 4. The figure which showed an example of the hardware constitutions of the server apparatus in the internet-compatible television system of Example 4. Flow from when the remote control device in the Internet-compatible television system according to the fourth embodiment accepts the confirmation of character input until the character information held by the server device is reflected in the text input area of the WEB page output to the television device. 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0101 Television device 0102 Remote control device 0103 Browsing device 0104 Server device 0105 First browser unit 0106 First internet communication unit 0107 Infrared remote control signal reception unit 0108 Remote control signal transmission unit 0109 Second browser unit 0110 Character input unit 0111 Second internet communication unit 0112 TV device character input screen transmission unit 0113 Browsing device character input screen transmission unit 0114 Character reception unit 0115 TV device character input screen update unit 0116 Holding unit 1317 Input character holding unit 1318 Decision receiving unit 1319 Input character output unit 1720 Character gravity Field switching command reception unit 2121 Character input confirmation reception unit 2122 Character input confirmation signal generation unit

Claims (6)

An internet-compatible television system comprising a television device, a remote control device, a browsing device, and a server device,
The television set is
The first browser part,
The first internet communication department;
An infrared remote control signal receiver,
As a wireless character input means from the user, it has only the infrared remote control signal receiver ,
The remote control device is
A remote control signal transmission unit for transmitting a remote control signal to the infrared remote control signal reception unit ;
The browsing device is:
A second browser part,
A character input unit for inputting characters when a character input screen is displayed in the second browser unit;
Has a second Internet communication unit, the
The server device
A television device character input screen transmitter for transmitting a television device character input screen to the television device;
A browsing device character input screen transmission unit for transmitting a browsing device character input screen corresponding to a television device character input screen for accepting a character input from a user to the browsing device;
A character receiving unit for receiving characters to be input from the browsing device;
A character input screen update unit for the TV device for updating the character input screen for the TV device;
Having a holding portion for holding the character received by the character receiving unit
An Internet-compatible TV system characterized by this .   The Internet-compatible television system according to claim 1, wherein the infrared remote control signal receiver of the television apparatus samples the received signal at a timing less than 5 times per second. Browsing device
An input character output unit for outputting the character input to the character input unit to the second browser unit;
An input character holding unit for holding characters input from the character input unit;
A decision accepting unit that accepts a decision from a user for transmitting characters held in the input character holding unit from the second Internet communication unit;
The Internet-compatible television system according to claim 1, comprising: Browsing device
A character input field switching command receiving unit for receiving a character input field switching command from a user;
The Internet-compatible television system according to claim 1, comprising: The remote control device
A character input confirmation reception unit;
A character input confirmation signal generation unit that generates a character input confirmation signal according to confirmation of acceptance of character input and outputs the character input confirmation signal to the remote control signal transmission unit,
TV equipment
A transfer unit that transfers the character input confirmation signal transmitted from the remote control device to the server device via the first Internet communication unit;
The holding unit of the server device
Confirming means for confirming the character held for processing based on the transmitted character input confirmation signal;
The network-compatible television system according to claim 1, comprising: The server device used in a net-compatible television system including a television device, a remote control device, a browsing device, and a server device,
A television device character input screen transmitter for transmitting a television device character input screen to the television device;
A browsing device character input screen transmission unit for transmitting a browsing device character input screen corresponding to the television device character input screen for accepting a character input from a user to the browsing device;
A character receiving unit for receiving characters to be input from the browsing device;
A character input screen update unit for the TV device for updating the character input screen for the TV device;
A holding unit for holding characters received by the character receiving unit;
A server device.

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