JPH05236370A - Control information generation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the control information generation device which enables key operation corresponding to use states by users by counting the frequencies of keys that the users use and displaying all the keys or relative kinds of keys according to their frequencies of use. CONSTITUTION:Key selection information from a key selecting means 4 is sent to a processing means 5, where a use frequency totalizing function part 501 calculates the frequencies of use by the keys and a key array altering function part 502 alters the array of keys displayed by a key generating means 2 according to the frequencies of use. For the key display by the key generating means 2, the number of the displayed keys can be selected stepwise from a case wherein only limited keys among the keys arrayed according to the frequencies of use, namely, keys having high priority are displayed to a case wherein keys having low priority to some extent are included, and further a previously set normal array can be employed, thus providing various modes.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a control information generating device for generating various kinds of operation information and control information suitable for AV equipment (audio-video equipment).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a device such as an AV device that requires a lot of operations and controls in use, it is important to determine what kind, number and arrangement of keys for the device. This is a matter that requires designing while considering the usage conditions. The number and arrangement of keys in this type of conventional device are determined by the manufacturer by setting average usage conditions, and it cannot be said that the keys that are truly necessary for all users are arranged properly. .. In reality, the types of keys, the number of keys, and the necessity for the arrangement are different for each user.

[0003]

According to the key designed in this manner, a key that is rarely used by the user after initial setting or a key that is frequently used until the rubber is worn or dented. Etc. will occur. In addition, in the recent social background that respects the lifestyle of each person, there is a problem that it is not possible to sufficiently adapt to the lifestyle and taste of each user. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a control information generating device capable of performing a key operation according to the usage status of each user in order to solve the above problems.

[0004]

In the control information generator according to the present invention, keys for operation or control are displayed on the display screen of the display, and the necessary information is selected by means of a mouse controller or the like to select the control information. The frequency of the key used by the user is counted by using an AV device capable of generating a key, and the keys are displayed in order of frequency of use among all keys or related types of keys. In terms of display, the number of displayed keys can be selected and displayed stepwise from limited high priority to low infrequent use. Frequently used keys are displayed by selecting the "other" key.

[0005]

With this configuration, the keys that are frequently used are displayed according to the usage status of the user.
The selection operation becomes extremely simple and the device becomes easy to use.

[0006]

1 is a diagram showing a conceptual configuration of a control information generator according to the present invention, in which 1 is a display means and 2 is a display means.
Is a key generating means for displaying keys for generating control information on the display surface of the display means 1, 3 is a remote control device, 4 is key selecting means for selecting the displayed key,
Reference numeral 5 is a processing unit having a key-by-key usage frequency totaling function 501 and a key layout changing function 502, and 6 is a line for displaying a cursor on the display surface.

When a key to be selected is displayed on the display surface of the display means 1 by the key generation means 2, for example, the remote control device 3 is operated to move the cursor displayed via the line 6 onto the key to be selected. When a click command is issued by moving the key to the position, or a selection command is issued based on an instruction on the display screen, the key selection means 4 that has received the instruction works in cooperation with the key generation means 2 to correspond to the selected key. The operation information or control information to be performed, that is, the control information is output, and the intended operation or control is executed. Further, the key selection information in the key selection means 4 is sent to the processing means 5, and the usage frequency totaling function part 501 calculates the usage frequency for each key, and the key layout changing function part 502 based on the usage frequency. The arrangement of the keys displayed by the key generation means 2 is changed. The normal key display and the key display in the order of frequency of use can be selected by operating the remote control device 3.

The keys generated by the key generating means 2 are displayed in a limited high order among the keys arranged in the order of frequency of use, that is, the keys of high priority are used. It can be carried out in various modes, such as stepwise selection of the number of displays up to the case where it is included, or it can be carried out in a preset normal arrangement, for example, a remote control device. The mode can be selected by a command from 3.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the video signal processing portion of an example of an AV device to which the control information generating device of the present invention is applied.
11 is a video signal processing unit, 12 is a CRT display,
Reference numeral 13 is a remote control device, 14 is a CPU for receiving command data transmitted from the remote control device 13, for example, 15 is a key and cursor generation unit, and 1 is a
6 is a character generator. In a normal use state of the AV equipment, the video signal from the selected video channel is passed through the video signal processing section 11 and displayed on the display 12.
Is displayed as an image on the display screen of, the CPU 14 operates the key / cursor generator 15 and the character generator 16 based on a command from the remote control device 13 when performing some operation or control on the device.
To display keys and a cursor on the display screen of the display 12.

In the example of the key display screen shown in FIG. 3, first, the cursor 22 is displayed on the display screen 20 by setting the remote control device 13 in the operating state. The cursor 22 is moved to the remote control device 13
When a shuttle ball, which is a cursor movement key of, is operated and moved to the upper part of the screen, an index 21 indicating the category of the key or the contents of the operation or control is displayed at the upper part of the screen.
Is displayed. Then, the cursor 22 is further moved by the remote controller 13 to select one of the indexes 21. For example, an external control panel (External Control)
panel) is selected, the related key display screen 2
3 is displayed. Examples of the key 24 include a power key for turning on / off the power of the device and a channel up / down key for switching channels. In addition to these keys, the external control panel is provided with a video signal source selection key and the like, but the description thereof is omitted.

Therefore, when a so-called mouse remote control operation is performed in which the cursor is moved and clicked on the key 24 to be operated in the display screen 23, it means that the key is operated, and the CPU 14 judges it and performs the corresponding operation. Alternatively, control information for control is generated. Next, when performing another key operation, the cursor 22 is similarly operated to select one of the other indexes 21,
For example, any of the 10-key screen 25, the input key screen 26, the video control key screen 27, the audio control key screen 28, the layout key screen 29, etc. is displayed by a so-called pull-down method. By selecting the required key on each key display screen with the same mouse remote control operation, the desired key operation is achieved,
As a result, control information for operating or controlling the device is generated.

In addition, in the CPU 14, every time a key is selected by the remote control device 13, the frequency of use for each key is tabulated as shown in FIG. 4, and the order is learned according to the user's use. .. When the user selects the display of the frequency of use of the keys, the CPU 14 uses the data to display the display 1 as shown in FIG.
Key generator 1 so that frequently used keys are displayed on
5 is controlled to change the arrangement of the key display from the preset one. In the figure, 40 is a power key, 41, 42, 4
3 is VHF broadcast 1, 3 and 12 channel selection keys, 4
4, 45 are channel up / down keys, 46, 47
Is an external video signal source, and 48 and 49 are high-speed rewind / fast-forward keys.

When the keys are displayed in the order of frequency of use, the labor for selecting the index 21 can be saved, and the key operation corresponding to the user's preference can be easily and effectively realized. Keys can be displayed in order of frequency of use among all keys or some of the keys that belong to the same type of category, and the number of keys to be displayed is also the number with the highest priority. It is possible to display in a plurality of stages, such as in the case of limiting the number to individual pieces or in case of displaying the range further widened.

Further, among those having a high priority, they can be rearranged and displayed so that the key operation is easy. For example, in the order of frequency of use of the keys, the fast-forward key 5
1, pause key 52, TV / video switch key 5
Even in the order of 3, the channel up key 54, and the power key 55, they are rearranged and displayed as shown in FIG. In addition, when the "other" key is provided in the display and that key is selected, a lower key, for example, the play key 5
6. A high speed rewind key 57, a stop key 58, a channel down key 59, etc. are displayed.

[0015]

Since the control information generating device according to the present invention is configured as described above, the keys that are frequently used for each user are selected and displayed, which is extremely suitable for the user's taste and lifestyle. Easy-to-use key operation is realized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a conceptual configuration of a control information generator according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a video signal processing portion in an example of an AV device to which the control information generating device of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a key display screen.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of key usage frequency totaling.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a frequency-of-use order key display screen.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of a use frequency order key display screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 display means 2 key generation means 3 remote control device 4 key selection means 5 processing means 11 video signal processing unit 12 CRT display 13 remote control device 14 CPU 15 key and cursor generation unit 16 character generator

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A display means having a video display screen, a key generation means for displaying a key for realizing a predetermined operation or control on the display screen of the display means, and a key displayed by the key generation means. When any one of the keys is selected, key selection means for generating control information for realizing an operation or control corresponding to the selected key; and key selection by receiving the key selection information selected by the key selection means A control information generating device, comprising: a processing unit that aggregates the frequency of use and changes the arrangement of keys displayed by the key generating unit in order of frequency of use.