JPH05508510A - Selector for display devices - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] The present invention allows desired content such as images and music to be sequentially displayed on a playback device or played. Relating to a selector for controlling - or a plurality of selectable functions, in particular: a selector for selecting - or a plurality of displayable contents from a recording medium; Regarding related indexing means.

Background of the invention With the increasing use of compact discs (CDs) as storage media (for information) Advances in technology now allow music and other forms of digital information, as well as paintings. Pictorial images can now also be stored on CD discs. It was. The ability to randomly access such information is a key feature of the CD system. This is one of its most attractive features. This feature of random access is operates by the user selecting the code sequence that corresponds to the desired function. This can be accomplished using a portable remote transmitter. To do this, the user must It is necessary to accurately associate and associate the cut code with the desired function. . -For example, in the case of TV remote control, if you watch channel 13. Users wishing to do so must enter the code corresponding to channel 13. No. When the number of selectable items increases to about 100, the desired option and this selection It becomes increasingly difficult to match the codes assigned to the options.

In the case of audio or picture CDs (photo CDs), the user can select the desired Check the code that corresponds to the option, then enter the code that corresponds to the option.

To make this selection process easier and more accurate as it is correctly recognized Users strongly desire a method that allows this.

One approach to increasing selection accuracy is to H, E, P entitled ``Portable remote control device for operating the.''

As described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,712.105 by Kohler There is. This patent includes icons that can easily operate the desired module. Portable remote control devices that incorporate emoji (emoji) keys are described. Ru. For example, a remote control for operating a cassette recorder An icon representing a videotape cassette is used to identify keys on the device. It will be done.

One method that allows users to visually identify different picture images on a storage medium such as a CD. Our approach is to develop index sheets, their manufacturing methods, and index sheets for image recording media. index sheet package and index sheet container integrated with the image recording medium. U.S. Patent No. 4,805゜0 by K. Otake entitled も. It is described in No. 39. The patent includes a printed index sheet. Disclosed. This index sheet contains a large number of information contained in the storage medium. Positive pictorial 1mag corresponding to the pictorial image of es) are recorded.

In a preferred embodiment, the images are recorded in a numerical order that corresponds to the storage order of the images on the storage medium. It is remembered. This allows the user to view the entire contents of the storage medium of the desired pictorial image. You can know the relative position within. This means that the CD library This is particularly useful when selecting an image from among.

A pictorial image stored on a storage medium or (in the case of music) within a recorded musical piece visually display the content, and the user simply touches the selected picture or white display. , you can select the desired image to be displayed or the desired music surface to be played. It is highly desirable to obtain a unit that is The present invention provides this unique capability. The porpose is to do.

An index sheet is provided on which a plurality of pictures are displayed. This index When the user touches a picture with his or her finger, the selected picture is displayed on the box sheet. Transparent selection means for supplying the @ control signal corresponding to the A portable transmitter is connected to this transparent selection means. This portable transmitter is A device for receiving a desired control signal and transmitting a code signal to the receiving playback device. It is. The above code signal allows the desired picture to be displayed on the monitor connected to the playback device. - displayed above.

Based on the above, the main object of the present invention is to select digital information stored in a playback device. - To provide an improved portable remote selector for playing will be understood.

Another object of the present invention is to store images by touching a reduced display of a desired picture image. A selector that allows you to easily select and display one picture image from a group of pictures. Our goal is to provide the following.

Yet another object of the present invention is to accept user-selected index sheets. The objective is to provide a remote selector that can The above index sheet is This index is a visual index of the items stored on the corresponding storage medium. By selecting and touching one of the indexed items on the index sheet, The selected memory item is displayed or played.

These and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following description when considered in conjunction with the drawings. This will become even clearer. In addition, in the drawings, the same reference numerals indicate similar parts. It is. Moreover, those figures constitute a part of this description.

Brief description of the drawing FIG. 1 shows a pictorial image display system using one embodiment of a portable remote transmitter according to the present invention. shows the components of the system.

Figure 2 shows a hand that generates a signal by touching the image on the index sheet. An example of a stage is shown.

Figure 3 shows the remote transmitter, index sheet, and selection from index sheet. It incorporates a signal generator to supply the transmitter with a signal corresponding to the selected item. An integrated selection means is shown.

FIG. 4 shows another ms signal generation means connectable to the remote handheld transmitter of FIG. .

FIG. 5 shows control signals designed to work with open storage media packages. Still another embodiment of the generator is shown.

Figure 6 is designed to work with a closed transparent package that holds the recording medium. 2 shows still another embodiment of the control signal generating device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows an example of a control signal generator and an electronic circuit of a remote portable transmitter. FIG.

FIG. 8 is a timing diagram showing timing pulses that occur when implementing the present invention. Therefore, it is useful for understanding the operation of the electronic circuit shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 shows another embodiment in which the selector is installed on the player.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FIG. 1 is an embodiment that characteristically represents the entire user system 10 to which the present invention is applied. It is. On the index sheet 12, information recorded on a storage medium such as a CD disk 20 is displayed. A plurality of reduced images 13 corresponding to the stored representations (portrayals) are printed.

The index sheet 12 has a housing with a transparent overlay 15. through this transparent overlay 15. Image 13 can be seen. The transparent overlay 15 is X-Y coordinates that generate a unique X-Y coordinate signal corresponding to the user's finger position forming a signal generator. By touching the user's finger on the overlay 15 , one of the reduced images 13 can be selected. The portable remote transmitter 18 is , receives the X-Y coordinate signal from the transparent overlay 15 through the cable pull 16. Ru.

The remote transmitter 18 transmits the control data signal to the receiving player 22. do. Here, if the player 22 is a video player, a monitor or A television 24 will be connected. On the other hand, if the recorded content is audio, a pair of A speaker 24' and (possibly) an amplifier (not shown) are connected to the audio CD player. 22'. CD disc corresponding to index sheet 12 When the disc 20 is inserted into the player 22, the player 22 receives the transmitted signal. The selected memory content (image data or audio data) is activated in response to the signal. access and display it on the display device 24 or on the speaker system. play it on tem. As mentioned above, CD discs contain sound, not images. There are cases where the music is recorded. In that case, the index sheet should include the CD The operator can select the music song rather than the image by writing down the content of the music song recorded in the image. It is possible to do so. Additionally, text, images, music, etc. In some cases, a combination of corresponding data is recorded on a CD. Main object of the invention The purpose of the present invention is not regarding the type of data accessed, but rather whether the user touch the visual representation of the data. It is about how data can be accessed on the fly.

FIG. 2 shows an example of means for generating a control signal corresponding to the selected reduced image 13. It shows. The index sheet 12 is guided by the flange 38 and generates a control signal. It is inserted and arranged on the means 30. The matrix of pressure sensors 34 is When the index sheet 12 is completely inserted into the signal generating means 30, the index This corresponds to the position of the reduced image 13 on the image sheet 12. Each pressure sensor 34 is unique control signals that can specify each position in the formed matrix. supply This unique control signal passes through cable 16 to jack 17. reach This jack 17 is connected to a receptacle mounted on the remote transmitter 18. Connectable. Place a flexible transparent film 36 on top of the pressure sensor 34 By doing so, the pressure sensor 34 and the electronic circuit connected thereto are physically protected. Is possible.

In actual operation, the user selects the desired i! ! ii Press the top of the image, for example 13A By doing so, image 13A is selected. Pressure sensor corresponding to its pressing pressure 34A is activated and generates a unique control signal. Similarly, picture @13B If you select image 13B by pressing up, pressure sensor 34B will be activated, Generate a corresponding unique control signal.

FIG. 3 shows the remote transmitter 18 and control signal generator 30 in a rugged handheld unit. It shows an integrated selection means integrated into the system. This integrated unit is Not only does it eliminate cable 16, it also allows the user to hold the entire unit in one hand. It offers the advantage of being able to

FIG. 4 shows a case 5 of a type used to protect and store the CD disc 20. 0 and the index sheet 12 attached to this case 50 are shown.

The case 50 and index sheet 12 are usually made of transparent synthetic resin material. The index sheet 12 can be viewed without taking it out from the case 50. can be done. On top of the case 50 is a frame having a plurality of position adjustment tabs 48. A arm member 45 can be arranged. The frame member 45 further includes a transparent - barley 15 and an electronic circuit for supplying control signals to the cable 16. ing. Although not shown in the figure, the transmitter 18 can be attached and fixed to the frame member 45. It will be understood that it can be done.

Another example of the use of transparent overlay 15 is shown in FIG. Case 50 is The index sheet 12 is shown installed and fully opened along the hinge line. ing. This index sheet 12 is arranged on the front side and the back side of the case 50. It is. The case 50 is fully open and flat, revealing a transparent overlay. A 15 is formed to a size that covers the front side and the back side of the case 50. This results in It becomes possible to select from a large number of reduced images. Although not particularly shown, the transmitter 18 It will be appreciated that the transparent overlay 15 can be attached and fixed to the transparent overlay 15.

Yet another example of a transparent overlay 15 is shown in FIG. In this example, With the case 50 closed, insert the index sheets 12 on the front and back sides of the case 50. You can select an image from. Again, not specifically shown in the diagram. □However, it is understood that the transmitter 18 can be attached and fixed to the transparent overlay 15. Good morning.

FIG. 7 discloses an example of a specific arrangement of electronic circuits to achieve the desired functionality of the present invention. has been done. Many other methods can be used to achieve similar effects This will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art. Transparent overlay 15 covers cable 1 6 to a portable remote transmitter 18. In the overlay , arranged in a matrix to match the content display arrangement on the index sheet. Multiple switches are shown. Matrix code block 95 is Works in conjunction with barley key activation to provide an output signal indicating the position of the pressed key. supply. An overlay key matrix that meets the requirements to enable implementation. Although only one example of the Of course, other types of touch screens (overlays) can also be used. Ru. The output signal provided by matrix code block 95 is generally - This is a signal that displays the Y coordinate. This X-Y coordinate signal is stored in a lookup table 100 input side. The lookup table converts this X-Y coordinate signal into Convert to a signal corresponding to the key of the remote's portable remote transmitter. This remote The keys on the handheld transmitter can be pressed directly to direct the remote player. This allows the user to respond as desired. Standard VCR, CD player, and/or TV remote unit to make the correct selection or play on the correct channel. It must be recognized that a series of key presses is required in order to do this.

Similarly, in order to display a certain image or play a certain song, a series of these key presses must be repeated. For this purpose, the lookup table 100 is The output is directed to sequencer 110. Memory (recording) is performed by the operation of the sequencer 110. record) the sequence of key presses necessary to cause the player to access and display the content. A series of pulse trains corresponding to the entire can is generated. The series of pulse signals is transmitted to player 22 by remote transmitter 18. The transmitter 18 is an integrated circuit This is a standard type using a network chip 130 and a key selection matrix 120. output 5ENON-8EN6N are input to the A input terminal of multiplexer 122. corresponds to. The B input terminal of the multiplexer 122 is connected to the input terminal from the sequencer 110. A pulse sequence is input. Labeled S on multiplexer 122 Which signal from the A input terminal or the B input terminal is selected as the selection input terminal is selected from the chip 13. This is for selecting whether to add to 0. This selection input defaults to In this case, the A input side is selected and the code sequence generated at the output of the sequencer 110 is When the presence of the first pulse is detected, switch the connection to select the 8 input side. conduct. The logic gate 112 can be composed of an "OR" gate, but φN~ Accepts as input any signal that appears on the sequencer output labeled 6N It will be done. If either signal is detected, the S input to multiplexer 122 is The signal on the input terminal is switched to pass to the input of chip 130.

In actual operation, by pressing overlay 15 and selecting the image, Send an X-Y coordinate signal to lookup table 100. lookup table 1 00 output and display flag (if any valid picture position in overlay panel 15 is (set when pressed) is sent to the sequencer 110. sequencer 110 - up to four keys that may be needed for displaying an image or playing a piece of music; - Provides a set of unique signal sequences that emulate presses. these Pressing the four keys selects one image from image numbers 1 to 100. Pressing the first three numbers (0 to 9) and display or performance commands and one corresponding key press. As mentioned above, from the sequencer 110 These outputs can be output from, for example, a Philips 5AA3004 remote transmitter chip. If you press the remote transmitter key commands in a sequence using It is designed to emulate the behavior of

When the remote transmitter 18 receives the first signal from the sequencer 110, or becomes active when a key on the keyboard matrix 120 is pressed. .

As a result, as stated in the technical data sheet of the 5AA3004 chip. , the pull-up device within chip 130 is switched to the on state. The applied drive signal is detected and the subsystem address and transmission mode are set to coded. Once a set of unique sequences (i.e., key connections and The start of scanning, the delivery of the transmit word, and the opening of the key for at least the minimum release time period. If a single packet of key presses including The sequence always starts after the key is released (i.e. the first four key presses are (after being sent out from sequencer 110). Key sent from sequencer Between a press and the next keypress (i.e. the new keypress packet is sent from the sequencer) (before a cut is sent), a minimum release time trel is required as shown in Figure 8.

In Figure 8, the time between these packets is arbitrarily set as twice trel. There is.

A second packet of key presses is then sent. Similar to above, this packet The pull-up device is switched on and the drive signal is detected. child The drive signal ultimately (via the SAA3004 chip) is one key press. As the lower word, it is transmitted using a light blinking method or a modulation method. The details shown in Figure 7 In the detailed example, the sequence is set so that the content word is repeated during each keypress sequence. sensor is adjusted. Figure 8 shows the timing when four keypress packets are sent. It shows the timing.

FIG. 9 shows a selector 3 mounted on the player 22 or integrated with the player. It shows 0. Index with image 13 corresponding to the recorded content of CDI2 Insert the sheet 12 into the selector 30, and insert the corresponding CD into the player 2. Insert into 2. When the operator touches the desired image 13, the player 22 The image is accessed and displayed on the monitor 24. music is recorded If the CD is Alternatively, you can add a speaker set 24' and an amplifier if necessary.

Although examples have been presented that are considered to be preferred embodiments of the invention, there are some examples that do not follow the spirit of the invention. Obviously, various changes and modifications may be made without limitation. Therefore, attached The following claims cover all changes and modifications that fall within the true scope of the invention. It is intended that

FIG.4 Selector for display devices summary In one embodiment of the selector according to the present invention, recorded contents stored in a portable recording medium are selected. Choose. This portable recording medium uses a unique signal sequence for each recording. It can be inserted into a player that accesses and plays recorded content. The selector is a mobile It has multiple visual indications on its surface corresponding to each recorded content stored on the recording medium for use. Equipped with an index sheet. On this indexing means there is a transparent overlay. - Ray is placed. Display a visual display corresponding to the memory content you wish to play back. When the operator touches the position of this display after selecting it on the valet means, the transparent overlay will appear. generates a corresponding signal. The sequencer performs this function depending on the generated signal. A user that uses the generated signals to play back one selected recorded content on a player. Convert to a unique signal sequence. Other examples include transparent overlays A portable remote unit that is integrated with the device, a transparent overlay that is not an integrated device, Contains a switch matrix located at the bottom of the index sheet instead of the top. It is.

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Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. Accepts a storage medium for storing a plurality of images, and selects the plurality of images in response to a received selection signal. a type of display device adapted for accessing and displaying one of the stored images a remote image selector for selecting a plurality of images stored on the recording medium; An index having multiple visible images, each corresponding to a related image in indexing means remote from said display device and connected to said indexing means; on the index means selected for display on the display device. When the operator touches the position corresponding to the visible image, the selection signal is generated in response. and remote means for transmitting the information to the display device. Remote image selector. 2. According to claim 1, the remote means is arranged on the indexing means. and a signal corresponding to the position of the selected visible image at the same time as indicating the position touched by the operator. a transparent overlay that generates a signal, and a signal generated by the transparent overlay. and, in response, sends a selection signal to the display for displaying the selected image. 1. A remote image selector, comprising: transmitting means for transmitting data to a device. 3. 2. According to claim 1, said remote means are identical in number and location to said index. a plurality of switch means corresponding to the number of visible images on the box means; When the operator touches the selected image by arranging the indexing means and a plurality of switch means for generating unique signals for the image; After receiving the generated unique signal, a corresponding selection signal is generated to display the selected image. a transmitting means for transmitting data to the display device. Image selector. 4. In claim 3, the plurality of switch means further includes a plurality of switches inside. a housing disposed inside the housing and having a plurality of a signal generating means connected to the switch of the transmitter for generating the unique signal; a flap removably connected to the transmitting means for conducting said unique signal to said transmitting means; flexible conduction means, A remote image selector comprising: 5. 5. The housing according to claim 4, wherein the housing receives the indexing means and A plurality of guides necessary for position adjustment between the index means and the plurality of switch means. A remote image selector characterized in that it has an id. 6. A play that accesses and plays back each recording with one unique signal sequence. a selector that selects the recorded content from a portable recording medium that can be inserted into the player; And, a plurality of visual displays corresponding to each recorded content stored on the portable recording medium; indexing means; overlay means covering said index means, said overlay means comprising: The operator touches the position of the visual display selected corresponding to the memory content desired to be reproduced. overlay means for generating a corresponding signal; , a unit that uses this signal to play back one selected recorded content on a player. and means for converting the signal sequence into a unique signal sequence. 7. A play that accesses and plays back each recording with one unique signal sequence. a selector that selects the recorded content from a portable recording medium that can be inserted into the player; And, a plurality of visual displays corresponding to each recorded content stored on the portable recording medium; indexing means; means for accepting the index means, the means corresponding to the recorded content to be reproduced; By touching the position of the visual display selected by the operator, one selected record can be displayed. A signal that generates a unique signal sequence to play a recording on a player. a generating means; A selector comprising: 8. In claim 6 or claim 7, the recorded content is an image, and the recorded content is an image. Characterized by the fact that each visual representation on the index means corresponds at first sight to each recorded content. A selector that 9. In claim 7, the signal generating means is configured such that each position is on the indexing means. included as part of a plurality of switch means each corresponding to a visual display position of the one of the plurality of switch means is actuated by the person touching the selected visual indication; , a selector characterized in that one unique signal sequence is generated. 10. According to claim 9, the switching means is a transparent overlay. Characteristic selector. 11. According to claim 10, the selector further contains a portable recording medium. and a front side receptacle for receiving the indexing means, respectively. a transparent package having a rear side receptacle; The transparent overlay indexes the front and back sides of the transparent package. A selector characterized in that it exactly overlaps the means. 12. 12. A front receptacle and a rear receptacle of the transparent package according to claim 11. The connecting part with the putakuru is attached in a hinged manner, and the transparent package can be opened. More characterized in that a flat surface is formed for placing the transparent overlay. A selector that 13. A program that accesses and plays back each recorded content with one unique signal sequence. Option to select the stored recording content from a portable recording medium that can be inserted into the player. It is a vessel, a plurality of visual displays corresponding to each recorded content stored on the portable recording medium; indexing means; overlay means for accepting said index means, wherein said overlay means The operator touches the selected visual display position corresponding to the recorded content that is desired to be played back. By this means, an overlay means for generating a corresponding signal and an overlay means for generating a corresponding signal. A loop that receives the generated signal and converts the generated signal into an intermediate code signal. a backup table means for receiving the intermediate code signal and supplying the intermediate code signal to the player; 1. Generate a unique signal sequence for one selected recording thereby sequencer means for playing the content on a player; A selector comprising: