JPH01260998A - Television sound signal receiver - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To listen to a sound of a television program during reception even if a viewer is parted from the front side of the receiver by providing a tuner circuit receiving a channel selection control signal switching and selecting a channel of the TV receiver and selecting and detecting the television sound signal of the relevant channel from the television sound signal received by a reception circuit. CONSTITUTION:A television sound signal receiver 3 consists of a reception circuit 4 receiving a television sound signal of FM(frequency modulation) and a tuner circuit 5 selecting and detecting the television sound signal received by the circuit 4 by the channel selection control signal outputted from the control signal output window of the remote controller 2, an output terminal 6 such as earphone terminal outputting the television sound signal detected by the tuner circuit 5 and a knob 7 adjusting the sound signal outputted from the output terminal 6. That is, the tuber circuit 5 detects the television sound signal selected among various control signals outputted from the remote controller 2 by using the detection section and outputs it to the output terminal 6.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Objective of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) This invention provides a television audio system that receives a television audio signal of the same channel as that received by a remotely controllable television receiver. The present invention relates to a signal receiving device, and particularly to a television audio signal receiving device that selects and detects a television audio signal of a corresponding channel in conjunction with a channel selection operation of a remote controller that remotely controls a television receiver.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, in this type of remote control type television receiver, the power of the television receiver can be turned on and off using a remote controller at a location away from the television receiver.
Volume adjustment and channel selection can be controlled remotely.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, with such conventional television receivers, if a TV viewer leaves the television receiver for some reason during viewing, he or she will not be able to view the video. You will not be able to hear the TV audio, and you will lose all the fun of watching TV.

Furthermore, when watching television in a relatively noisy environment, the volume of the television sound is too loud, creating a loud noise that disturbs people who are not watching the television.

Furthermore, when watching television at a location relatively far from the television receiver, the volume of the audio must be increased, resulting in the problem of becoming noisy.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to enable the viewer to listen to the audio of the TV program being received on the television receiver even when the viewer leaves the television receiver. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a television audio signal receiving device that can perform the following tasks.

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention enables listening to the television audio of a program being received by a television receiver.

That is, the first invention according to claim 1 includes a receiving circuit that receives a television audio signal, and a channel selection operation signal that is output from a remote controller and causes the television receiver to switch and select a channel. It has a tuner circuit that selects and detects the TV audio signal of the corresponding channel from the received TV audio signal, and an output terminal that outputs the audio signal of the channel selected and detected by the tuner circuit in a manner that allows the sound ffi to be freely adjusted. A second invention as set forth in claim 2 is characterized in that the television audio signal receiving device as set forth in claim 1 is integrated into a remote controller main body for remotely controlling required operations of a television receiver. A third aspect of the invention as set forth in claim 3 is characterized in that, in the remote controller as set forth in claim 2, the remote controller body includes an electrical sound conversion device for converting a television audio signal from a tuner circuit of a television audio signal receiving device into audio. , the volume control knob that adjusts the volume of this electric audio converter, the channel selection operation on the remote controller body, and the channel selection operation on the tuner circuit are interlocked ON-OFF.
A fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that an N-OFF switch is integrally provided, and a receiving circuit that receives a television audio signal, and a receiving circuit that receives a television audio signal and that outputs from a remote controller and selects a channel of a television receiver. A tuner circuit selects and detects the TV audio signal of the corresponding channel from the TV audio signal received by the receiving circuit in response to the channel selection operation signal to be switched and selected. It is characterized by being integrated into the main body of an electrical audio converter that converts signals into audio.

(Operation) First invention> When a channel selection operation signal is given from the remote controller to the television receiver and the television audio signal receiving device, the television receiver selects the desired channel selected by the remote controller. Both television video and audio are output, and the television audio signal receiving device outputs only the television audio to the output terminal.

Therefore, by electrically connecting an electrical audio conversion device such as a speaker, earphones, or headphones to this output terminal, it is possible to listen to only the television audio separately from the television video.

Therefore, even when the user leaves the television receiver, only the television audio can be heard from the electrical audio converter of the television audio signal receiving device without increasing the volume of the television receiver.

Further, even when the volume of the television receiver is turned down to the minimum to make it silent, the television audio can be heard by the television audio signal receiving device, and the surroundings can be kept quiet.

<Second invention> Since the TV audio signal receiving device is integrated into the remote controller main body, the output terminal of the channel selection operation signal of the remote controller main body can be wired to the input terminal of the TV audio signal receiving device. In addition to achieving substantially the same effects as the first invention, the channel selection operation signal can be transmitted and received reliably with low noise.

Furthermore, since the television audio signal receiving device is integrated into the remote controller, handling of the remote controller becomes easy.

Third Invention> Since an electrical audio converter such as a speaker is integrally provided in the remote controller main body, the electrical audio converter built into the remote controller main body can output television audio from a position away from the television receiver. can be heard even at a distance from the television receiver.
To enable multiple people to listen to television sound at an appropriate volume without increasing the volume of the television sound on a television receiver itself.

Moreover, the volume of the TV sound can be adjusted to II by turning the volume control knob.

Furthermore, by switching the linked ON-OFF switch to OFF, you can select the TV audio channel independently without having to operate the channel selection operation on the remote controller. It is possible to listen to so-called counter programs other than the programs on TV audio, and the way to enjoy watching TV can be expanded.

<Fourth Invention> A television audio signal receiving device is integrated into an electrical audio converting device such as headphones, and as in the first invention, the electrical audio converting device such as earphones is electrically connected to the output terminal using a cord. Since it is cordless and does not need to be connected to
For example, users can wear headphones on their heads and listen to TV audio while taking action, expanding their range of activities.

(Example) An example of the present invention will be described below based on FIGS. 1 to 4.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the first invention, in which a television receiver ii is configured to be remotely controlled by a cordless remote controller 2. As shown in FIG.

That is, the power of the television receiver 111 is turned on and off by remote control using the remote controller 2 at a position far away from the television receiver 111 .

Volume adjustment and channel switching selection are performed, and on the top surface of the remote controller 2 there is a power switch for turning on and off the power of the television receiver elf1. An ON-OFF button 2a, a volume control knob 2b for reducing or increasing the volume of the television receiver 11, and a channel selection button 2C for selecting a channel of the television receiver 1 are provided, respectively. .

The power supply O is located on the upper side of the remote controller 2 in the diagram.
A signal output window (not shown) is provided to wirelessly emit various operation signals by operating the N-OFF button 2a, volume control knob 2b, and channel selection button 2C.
The television receiver 1 includes a reception circuit that receives these operation signals and an automatic operation section that automatically performs various operations according to the various operation signals received by the reception circuit.

The TV audio signal receiving bag M3 includes a receiving circuit 4 that receives an FM (frequency modulation) TV audio signal, and a receiving circuit 4 that outputs the TV audio signal received by the receiving circuit 4 from the operation signal output window of the remote controller 2. An output terminal 6 such as an earphone terminal, which includes a built-in tuner circuit 5 that selects and detects a channel according to a channel selection operation signal, and outputs a TV audio signal detected by the tuner circuit 5.
and a volume knob 7 for adjusting the audio output from the output terminal 6.

That is, the tuner circuit 5 is connected to the remote controller 2.
Among the various operation signals output from the receiver, the channel selection operation signal is received by the receiver, the channel of the TV audio signal is selected according to this operation signal, and the selected TV audio signal is detected by the detector. Output to output terminal 6.

Therefore, by inserting into this output terminal 6 a plug connected by a cord to an electrical sound conversion device such as earphones or headphones (not shown), the television reception 1
1, the audio of the same channel as the audio being outputted can be adjusted appropriately using the tone adjustment knob 7, and can be listened to at a desired volume.

For this purpose, for example, the sound of the television receiver 1 can be minimized to a state where it is almost silent, and the TV sound can be listened to only with earphones or headphones without disturbing other people's chats, while at the same time This can prevent your TV viewing from being disturbed.

Furthermore, even when the user leaves the television receiver 1, the user can carry the TV audio signal receiving device 3 and listen to the TV audio through earphones, etc., and the TV viewing can be interrupted for some reason. Even if you do so, you can continue to enjoy only the TV audio.

Note that a plurality of output terminals 6 may be provided as necessary.

FIG. 2(A) is a front view of an embodiment of the second invention,
The remote controller 21 of this embodiment integrates the television audio signal receiving device 3 shown in FIG. The configuration is configured by wiring to transmit data to the receiving section by wire.Other than this, it is the same as the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, so the parts in FIG. 2(A) that are common to the parts shown in FIG. are given the same reference numerals.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to achieving substantially the same functions and effects as those of the embodiment shown in FIG. Malfunctions in station operation can be prevented.

Also, since the TV audio signal receiving device 3 is integrated into the remote controller 21, it is a TV audio signal receiving bag! 13 can be prevented from being lost.

FIG. 2(B) is a front view of an embodiment of the third invention,
The remote controller 31 of this embodiment includes a tuner knob 32, a speaker 33 which is an electrical audio converter, and a tuner circuit 5 that is linked to the channel selection operation of the remote controller 21, in the main body of the remote controller 21 shown in FIG. 2(A). Turn on linkage with channel selection operation
-OFF illm interlocking ON-OFF switch 3
4, and other than this, it is the same as the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 (A>), so in FIG.
Parts common to those shown in A) are given the same reference numerals.

By switching the interlocking ON-OFF switch 34 to OFF, it prevents the channel selection operation signal from the remote controller 31 main body from being input to the receiving section of the tuner circuit 5, and the tuner knob 32
The channel of the television audio signal can be selected by manual operation, and the selected channel is displayed on the channel display window 35'.

In addition, when the ON-OFF switch 34 is turned ON, the operation and effect of the embodiment shown in FIG. The volume is adjusted as appropriate using the volume control knob 7.

Therefore, compared to listening to TV audio through earphones or the like, the speaker 33 allows multiple people to listen to the TV audio at the same time.

Further, in this embodiment, since the channel selection operation by the remote controller 31 body and the channel selection operation by the tuner circuit 5 can be stopped by switching the interlocked ON-OFF switch 34 to OFF, the television reception can be stopped. It is possible to hear from the speaker 33 the television audio of a so-called counterprogram, which is different from the program being received and being outputted on n1, and it is possible to expand the ways to enjoy the television reception file.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the fourth invention, and this embodiment is a method in which the television audio signal receiving device 3 of the invention shown in FIG. , the input terminal 6 shown in FIG. 1 is omitted.

That is, in this embodiment, a pair of left and right headphone elements 41
As shown in FIG. 4, a receiving circuit 4 (see FIG. 1) and a tuner circuit 5 (see FIG. The output terminal of this tuner circuit 5 is connected to each headphone element 41a.

41b, each horn portion 41c, 41d1. : Connect electrically and attach the volume control knob 4 to one horn section, for example 41d.
3, and each horn section 41c, 41d allows listening to television sound.

Therefore, in this embodiment, while the receiving circuit 4 receives the FM television audio signal, the tuner circuit 5 receives the channel selection operation signal output from the remote controller 2 through its receiving section, and also uses its tuning detection section to receive the channel selection operation signal output from the remote controller 2. Among the television audio signals received by the receiving circuit 4, the television audio signal of the channel selected by the remote controller 2 is selected and detected.

The television audio signal detected by the tuner circuit 5 is transmitted to each horn section 41c, 4 of the headphone elements 41a, 41b.
16 is converted into audio and output, and the volume is adjusted as appropriate using the volume control knob 43.

Therefore, with the headphones 41, you can listen to the same TV sound as the TV sound being output from the television receiver 1, and even if you cannot hear the TV sound from the television receiver 1 due to lack of sound m, etc., the volume By appropriately adjusting the adjustment knob 43, the user can listen to the television sound through the headphones 41.

That is, if the headphones 41 are attached to the head,
Even if you move away from the front of the television receiver 1, you can continue to listen to the television sound at your preferred volume. Since there is no need to carry the TV audio signal receiving device 3 or the remote controller 21.31, there is no need to carry the TV audio signal receiving bag ff3 or the remote controller 21.31.
There is no fear of losing the TV, there are fewer restrictions on behavior, and the user can enjoy TV audio.

In this embodiment, a case has been described in which the tuning operation by the tuner circuit 5 is linked to the tuning operation of the remote controller 2 main body (see FIG. 1), but the fourth invention is not limited to this. For example, an interlocking ON-OFF switch 34 and a tuner knob 32 may be provided as in an embodiment of the third invention shown in FIG. 2(B).

That is, by switching the interlocked ON-OFF switch 34 to OFF, the interlocking operation between the retuner circuit 5 and the tuning operation on the remote controller 2 is stopped, and the tuning operation on the tuner circuit 5 is changed to the manual operation using the tuner knob 32. It may be configured to switch to the operation.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the television audio signal receiving device of the first invention is capable of outputting the same television audio as the television audio currently being output by the television receiver, using the tuner circuit that is linked to the channel selection operation on the remote controller. Therefore, you can listen to only the TV audio alone.

The second invention incorporates the television audio signal receiving device of the first invention into the remote controller main body.
In addition to achieving the effects of the invention, the remote controller is easy to handle.

The third invention is an interlocking ON-OFF switch that turns on and off the channel selection operation of the tuner circuit of the second invention and the channel selection operation of the remote controller main body, and converts the TV audio signal from the tuner circuit into audio. Since the electrical audio converting device such as a speaker for conversion and the volume control knob for adjusting the volume of this electrical audio converting device are integrally provided on the remote controller main body, the effects of the first and second inventions can be achieved as well. Since it is possible to listen to television audio on a channel different from the channel that the television receiver is currently outputting, it is possible to expand the ways to enjoy watching television.

The fourth invention integrates the television audio signal receiving device of the first invention into the main body of an electrical sound converting device such as headphones, except for its output terminal. There is no need to electrically connect an electrical audio converter such as earphones with a cord, and since it is cordless, by owning an electrical audio converter, you can electrically transmit the same sound as the TV audio being output from the television receiver. The voice converter allows you to listen to the user's line vJ
It is possible to expand the range.

[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the first invention of the present application, FIG. 2(A) is a front view of an embodiment of the second invention of the present application, and FIG. B) is a front view of an embodiment of the third invention of the present application, FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the fourth invention of the present application, and FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged plan view of FIG. 3. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Television receiver, 2.21.31... Remote controller, 3... Television audio signal receiving device, 4... Receiving circuit, 5... Tuner circuit, 6...
・Output terminal, 7, 43...Volume adjustment knob, 34...
・Continuous ON-OFF switch, 41...headphones.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A receiving circuit that receives a television audio signal, and a television audio signal that is received by the receiving circuit in response to a channel selection operation signal that is output from a remote controller and switches and selects channels on the television receiver. A television set comprising: a tuner circuit that selects and detects a television audio signal of a corresponding channel; and an output terminal that outputs the audio signal of the channel selected and detected by the tuner circuit in a volume-adjustable manner. Audio signal receiving device. 2. A remote controller characterized in that the television audio signal receiving device according to claim 1 is integrated into a remote controller main body for remotely controlling required operations of a television receiver. 3. In the remote controller according to claim 2, the remote controller main body includes an electric audio converter for converting the television audio signal from the tuner circuit of the television audio signal receiving device into audio, and a volume control device for adjusting the volume of the electric audio converter. Interlocking ON for controlling ON-OFF interlocking between the volume control knob, the channel selection operation on the remote controller body, and the channel selection operation on the tuner circuit.
- A remote controller characterized by being integrally provided with an OFF switch. 4. A receiving circuit that receives a TV audio signal, and a channel selection operation signal that is output from the remote controller to switch and select channels on the television receiver, and then selects the corresponding TV channel from the TV audio signal received by the receiving circuit. An electrical audio conversion device characterized in that a tuner circuit for selecting and detecting an audio signal is integrally assembled into an electrical audio converting device main body that converts the television audio signal selected and detected by the tuner circuit into audio. Device.