JP6408385B2 - Reservation device, recording device, reservation method, recording method and program - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, a program guide is acquired, it is determined whether or not the acquired program guide includes a character indicating that it is the first broadcast, and the acquired program guide indicates that it is the first broadcast. A technique for reserving recording of a series of programs broadcast in a predetermined cycle when characters are included is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-33631 A

  However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 cannot determine the timing for canceling a recording reservation for a series of programs, and therefore, after a series of programs have finished broadcasting, continue to make recording reservations during the same broadcast time period. There is a problem of recording other programs.

  In one aspect, it is an object of the present invention to provide a reservation device or the like that can appropriately make a reservation for recording a series of programs.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a reservation device for reserving recording of a series of programs broadcasted in a predetermined cycle. The reservation information of a series of programs included in a program table for specifying the series of programs is predetermined. A first character determining unit that determines whether or not one special character is included, and the first character determining unit determines that a predetermined first special character is included in the program information of a series of programs included in the program table; In this case, a reservation start unit for starting recording reservation for a series of programs including the first special character, and whether or not a predetermined second special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program guide. A second character determining unit that determines whether or not the second character determining unit determines that a predetermined second special character is included in program information of a series of programs included in the program guide. Cancel reservation of recording of a series of programs that contain Provided with a door.

  The reservation apparatus according to one aspect includes a program display unit that displays names of a plurality of series of programs.

  In one aspect of the reservation apparatus, whether or not a series of programs including a predetermined first special character is broadcasted based on the program information of the series of programs included in the program table and the time measured by the clock unit. A first determination unit for determining whether or not a series of programs including predetermined second special characters is broadcast based on the program information of the series of programs included in the program table and the time counted by the clock unit A second determination unit that determines whether or not there is, and when the program display unit determines that the series of programs including the predetermined first special character is broadcast before the first determination unit When the second determination unit determines that the series of programs including the predetermined second special characters has been broadcast, the information regarding the end of the broadcast is displayed.

  A recording apparatus according to an aspect includes a reservation apparatus, a recording unit that records the series of programs, and a reproduction unit that reproduces any one of the series of programs recorded by the recording unit.

  A recording apparatus according to an aspect includes a time measuring unit that measures a time after recording any one of the series of programs recorded by the recording unit, and a time measured by the time measuring unit is a predetermined time. A time determination unit that determines whether or not the time has exceeded, and when the time determination unit determines that the time counted by the time measurement unit has exceeded a predetermined time, the playback unit includes a series of programs recorded by the recording unit. A reproduction determination unit that determines whether or not any one program has been reproduced; and when the reproduction determination unit determines that the reproduction unit has not reproduced the program, a series of programs recorded by the recording unit And an erasing unit for erasing.

  A recording apparatus according to an aspect includes a processing unit that deletes or duplicates a series of programs recorded by the recording unit.

  The program according to one aspect is a program used in a reservation device for reserving recording of a series of programs that are broadcast at a predetermined cycle. The reservation device includes a series of programs included in a program table for specifying the series of programs. When it is determined whether or not a predetermined first special character is included in the program information of the program, and it is determined that the predetermined first special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program guide, the first Reservation of recording of a series of programs including one special character is started, it is determined whether or not a predetermined second special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program table; When it is determined that the predetermined second special character is included in the program information of the included series of programs, a process of canceling the recording reservation of the series of programs including the second special character is executed.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a reservation method in a reservation device for reserving recording of a series of programs that are broadcast at a predetermined period, in program information of a series of programs included in a program table for specifying the series of programs. It is determined whether or not a predetermined first special character is included, and when it is determined that a predetermined first special character is included in the program information of a series of programs included in the program guide, the first special character is included. Reservation of recording of a series of programs is started, it is determined whether or not a predetermined second special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program list, and the series of programs included in the program list When it is determined that the predetermined second special character is included in the program information, the processing for canceling the recording reservation of a series of programs including the second special character is executed.

  According to one aspect, it is possible to appropriately schedule recording of a series of programs.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the information processing system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware group of a video recording apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in series program information DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in setting information DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in program information DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen for selecting a series program. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen which shows the setting which records a series program. It is a figure which shows an example of the program selection screen which selects each program contained in a series program. It is a figure which shows an example of the program schedule for specifying a series program. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in series program information DB. It is a figure which shows an example of a selection screen. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data stored in program information DB. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen which displayed the batch deletion column for deleting a series program collectively. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection screen which displayed the batch duplication column for duplicating all the programs in a series program. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of the information processing system in this embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The reservation apparatus 10 according to one aspect is provided in the reservation apparatus 10 that reserves recording of a series of programs that are broadcast at a predetermined cycle, in the program information of the series of programs included in the program table 51 for specifying the series of programs. A first character determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined first special character is included, and the first character determination unit includes a predetermined first special character in the program information of a series of programs included in the program table 51. If it is determined that it is included, a reservation start unit that starts recording reservation of a series of programs including the first special character, and a predetermined second special character in the program information of the series of programs included in the program table 51 A second character determination unit that determines whether or not the program information is included, and the second character determination unit determines that the program information of a series of programs included in the program table 51 includes a predetermined second special character , Recording a series of programs including the second special character And a reservation cancellation unit to cancel the reservation.

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

  The reservation apparatus 10 according to one aspect includes a program display unit that displays names of a plurality of series of programs.

  According to one aspect, since a series program can be easily selected by displaying the name of the program, usability is improved.

  The reservation apparatus 10 according to an aspect of the present invention is configured so that a series of programs including a predetermined first special character is broadcasted based on the program information of the series of programs included in the program table 51 and the time counted by the clock unit 17. A first determination unit for determining whether or not there is a series of programs including a predetermined second special character based on the program information of the series of programs included in the program table 51 and the time counted by the clock unit 17; A second determination unit that determines whether or not it is after the broadcast, and the program display unit is configured to broadcast a series of programs including a predetermined first special character in the first determination unit. If it is determined that there is, information related to before the first episode broadcast is displayed, and if the second determination unit determines that it is after a series of programs including a predetermined second special character has been broadcast, Display information.

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

  The recording apparatus 1 according to one aspect includes a reservation apparatus 10, a recording unit that records the series of programs, and a reproduction unit that reproduces any one of the series of programs recorded by the recording unit. .

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

  The recording apparatus 1 according to one aspect includes a time measuring unit 17 that measures the time since one of the series of programs recorded by the recording unit is recorded, and a time measured by the time measuring unit 17 is predetermined. A time determination unit that determines whether or not the time exceeds a predetermined time, and when the time determination unit determines that the time counted by the time measurement unit 17 has exceeded a predetermined time, a series of videos recorded by the recording unit at the playback unit A playback determination unit that determines whether or not any one of the programs has been played back, and when the playback determination unit determines that the playback unit has not played back the program, the recording unit records the program. And an erasing unit for erasing a series of programs.

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

  The recording apparatus 1 according to one aspect includes a processing unit that deletes or duplicates a series of programs recorded by the recording unit.

  According to one aspect, since the series program can be erased or duplicated in a batch, usability is improved.

  The program 12P of one aspect is a program table 51 for specifying the series of programs in the reservation apparatus 10 in the program 12P used in the reservation apparatus 10 that reserves recording of a series of programs broadcast at a predetermined cycle. It is determined whether or not a predetermined first special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program information, and if the predetermined first special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program table 51 If it is determined, reservation of recording of a series of programs including the first special character is started, and whether or not a predetermined second special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program table 51 is determined. A process of canceling reservation of recording of a series of programs including the second special character when it is determined that the program information of the series of programs included in the program table 51 includes a predetermined second special character Is executed.

  One aspect of the reservation method is a reservation method in the reservation apparatus 10 for reserving recording of a series of programs that are broadcast at a predetermined cycle, and a series of programs included in the program table 51 for specifying the series of programs. It is determined whether or not the information includes a predetermined first special character, and when it is determined that the program information of a series of programs included in the program table 51 includes the predetermined first special character, the first special character Reservation of recording of a series of programs including characters is started, it is determined whether or not a predetermined second special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program table 51, and the program table 51 When it is determined that the predetermined second special character is included in the program information of the included series of programs, a process of canceling the recording reservation of the series of programs including the second special character is executed.

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

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

1 Recording device 10 Reservation device 12P Program 17 Timekeeping part (clock part)
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In a reservation device that reserves recording of a series of programs broadcast at a predetermined cycle,
And Rubun shaped determination unit to determine whether or not includes a predetermined special characters in the program information of a series of programs included in the program table for identifying the set of programs,
If該文 shaped determination unit determines that includes predetermined special characters in the program information of a series of programs included in the program guide, starts reservation recording of a series of programs that contain pre Kitoku Koto character Reservation start part,
A program display unit for displaying an image based on a program for a plurality of series of programs for which the reservation start unit has started recording reservation;
Before the series of programs including the predetermined special characters is broadcasted based on the program information of the series of programs and the time measured by the clock unit for the series of programs displayed on the program display unit. And a determination unit for determining whether or not
If the program display unit determines that the series of programs including the predetermined special character is before being broadcast by the determination unit, the program display unit displays information related to before the first episode broadcast instead of the image based on the program. Reservation device to be displayed .   In a reservation device that reserves recording of a series of programs broadcast at a predetermined cycle,
  A first character determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined first special character is included in program information of a series of programs included in a program guide for specifying the series of programs;
  When the first character determination unit determines that the predetermined first special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program table, the recording reservation of the series of programs including the first special character is reserved. A reservation starter to start;
  A second character determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined second special character is included in the program information of a series of programs included in the program table;
  A program display unit for displaying an image based on a program for a plurality of series of programs for which the reservation start unit has started recording reservation;
  A series of programs including the predetermined second special character is broadcasted based on the program information of the series of programs and the time measured by the clock unit for the series of programs displayed on the program display unit. And a determination unit for determining whether or not
  If the determination unit determines that the series of programs including the predetermined second special character has been broadcast, the program display unit superimposes information on the end of the last story broadcast on the image based on the program. Display
  Reservation device. A character determination unit for determining whether or not a predetermined special character is included in program information of a series of programs included in a program table for specifying a series of programs broadcast in a predetermined cycle; and
When the character determination unit determines that a predetermined special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program guide, a reservation start unit that starts a recording reservation of the series of programs including the special character A reservation device, and
A recording unit for recording the series of programs;
A playback unit for playing back any one of the series of programs recorded by the recording unit;
A time measuring unit for measuring the time after recording any one of the series of programs recorded by the recording unit;
A time determination unit for determining whether the time measured by the time measurement unit exceeds a predetermined time; and
If said time determining unit determines that time measured by the time measuring unit exceeds a predetermined time, whether it has before the series of programs recorded by the recording image portion, to regenerate the one of the program by the reproducing unit A reproduction determination unit for determining whether or not
Before SL when it is determined that did not reproduce the program in the regeneration determination section in the reproducing unit, the erasing section and Recording apparatus Ru provided with erasing a set of programs recorded by the recording unit.   In a reservation method in a reservation apparatus that reserves recording of a series of programs broadcast at a predetermined cycle,
  Determining whether or not a predetermined special character is included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program guide for specifying the series of programs;
  When it is determined that predetermined special characters are included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program guide, reservation of recording of the series of programs including the special characters is started,
  Display images based on a series of programs that have started recording reservations,
  For the plurality of series of programs to be displayed, based on program information and time of the series of programs, it is determined whether or not the series of programs including the predetermined special character is broadcast.
  When it is determined that a series of programs including the predetermined special characters is before being broadcast, information related to before the first episode is displayed instead of an image based on the programs
  A reservation method in which a reservation device executes processing.   In a reservation method in a reservation apparatus that reserves recording of a series of programs broadcast at a predetermined cycle,
  Determining whether or not a predetermined first special character is included in program information of a series of programs included in a program guide for specifying the series of programs;
  When it is determined that the program information of the series of programs included in the program table includes a predetermined first special character, reservation of recording of the series of programs including the first special character is started,
  Determining whether or not a predetermined second special character is included in program information of a series of programs included in the program guide;
  Display images based on a series of programs that have started recording reservations,
  It is determined whether the series of programs to be displayed is after the series of programs including the predetermined second special character is broadcast based on program information and time of the series of programs. ,
  When it is determined that a series of programs including the predetermined second special character has been broadcast, information related to the end of the last story broadcast is displayed on the image based on the program.
  A reservation method in which a reservation device executes processing.   Determining whether or not a predetermined special character is included in program information of a series of programs included in a program table for specifying a series of programs broadcast in a predetermined cycle;
  When it is determined that predetermined special characters are included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program guide, reservation of recording of the series of programs including the special characters is started,
  Record the series of programs,
  Play one of the recorded series of programs,
  Measuring the time from recording any one of the recorded series of programs;
  Determine whether the time measured exceeds a given time,
  When it is determined that the time measured exceeds a predetermined time, it is determined whether or not any one of the recorded series of programs has been reproduced,
  If it is determined that the program has not been played, the recorded series of programs is deleted.
  A recording method in which the recording apparatus executes the process. In a program used in a reservation device that reserves recording of a series of programs broadcast at a predetermined cycle,
In the reservation device,
Determining whether or not includes a predetermined special characters in the program information of a series of programs included in the program table for identifying the set of programs,
If it is determined to contain a predetermined special characters in the program information of a series of programs included in the program guide, to start the reservation of recording of a series of programs that contain pre Kitoku Koto characters,
Display images based on a series of programs that have started recording reservations,
For the plurality of series of programs to be displayed, based on program information and time of the series of programs, it is determined whether or not the series of programs including the predetermined special character is broadcast.
A program for executing a process of displaying information related to before the first episode broadcast instead of an image based on the program when it is determined that the series of programs including the predetermined special characters is not broadcast .   In a program used in a reservation device that reserves recording of a series of programs broadcast at a predetermined cycle,
  In the reservation device,
  Determining whether or not a predetermined first special character is included in program information of a series of programs included in a program guide for specifying the series of programs;
  When it is determined that the program information of the series of programs included in the program table includes a predetermined first special character, reservation of recording of the series of programs including the first special character is started,
  Determining whether or not a predetermined second special character is included in program information of a series of programs included in the program guide;
  Display images based on a series of programs that have started recording reservations,
  It is determined whether the series of programs to be displayed is after the series of programs including the predetermined second special character is broadcast based on program information and time of the series of programs. ,
  When it is determined that a series of programs including the predetermined second special character has been broadcast, information related to the end of the last story broadcast is displayed on the image based on the program.
  A program that executes processing.   Determining whether or not a predetermined special character is included in program information of a series of programs included in a program table for specifying a series of programs broadcast in a predetermined cycle;
  When it is determined that predetermined special characters are included in the program information of the series of programs included in the program guide, reservation of recording of the series of programs including the special characters is started,
  Record the series of programs,
  Play one of the recorded series of programs,
  Measuring the time from recording any one of the recorded series of programs;
  Determine whether the time measured exceeds a given time,
  When it is determined that the time measured exceeds a predetermined time, it is determined whether or not any one of the recorded series of programs has been reproduced,
  If it is determined that the program has not been played, the recorded series of programs is deleted.
  A program that causes a recording device to execute processing.

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