JPH07312722A - Editing device and operation controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate operation by operating a control mean for a switcher and a special effect device to display the display information, storing control data relating to the display into a memory and reading the data to designate simultaneously both the setting states. CONSTITUTION:When the menu selection switch of a function switch 11 in an operation entry section 2A is operated under the control of a CPU 2, an operation control section 2 displays a menu onto a menu display section 10. Each block relating to a switcher and 1st and 2nd special effect circuits A, B is displayed in the menu and control data relating to the display information are stored in a RAM 15. Furthermore, the stored control data are read from the RAM 15 to allow a snap shot to the switcher and the circuits A, B to be designated simultaneously through communication ports 6, 7. Thus, the correspondence between the operation by the operator and the setting state is facilitated.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

[Table of Contents] The present invention will be described in the following order. Field of Industrial Application Conventional Technology Problems to be Solved by the Invention Means for Solving the Problems (FIGS. 1 to 4) Action (FIGS. 1 to 4) Example (1) Overall Configuration of Editing Device (FIG. 1) (2) Configuration of operation control unit (FIGS. 2 and 3) (3) Processing procedure in operation control unit (FIG. 4) (4) Operation and effect of embodiment (FIGS. 1 to 4)

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an editing device and an operation control device, and more particularly to an editing device and an operation control device for editing a video signal by using a special effect device that gives a special video effect to the video signal.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art In an editing apparatus used for producing television programs and the like, a switcher and a plurality of special effect apparatuses for generating special effects such as wipes and mosaics are used in combination. With such a configuration, a desired video signal can be obtained by arbitrarily editing the video signal with the special effect and the video signal without the special effect. That is, a multifunctional editing device can be obtained.

Here, since the switcher and the special effect device can be used individually, the switcher and the special effect device are operated by their respective dedicated consoles. In addition, since the input / output relationship in a switcher and the special effect type and the degree of effect in a special effect device may be changed for each video signal for an arbitrary time, data regarding the setting state is stored in a memory in advance. Then, it is considered that the setting is made easily by reading the stored data. This function is called a snap shot.

[0005]

Now, let us consider the use of this snap shot function in the editing apparatus comprising the switcher and the special effect apparatus as described above. In this case, since the operation consoles are independent of each other, the snap-shot function for the switcher must be specified on the switcher's operation console, and the snap-shot function for the special effect device must be specified on the operation console of the special effect device. In other words, when the operator executes the snap shot function, the snap shot specified for the switcher,
It was necessary to remember the snoop shot specified for the special effects device, and to specify both of them from each console. That is, there is a problem that the operation performed by the operator becomes complicated, and it is difficult to associate the switcher with the snap effect with the special effect device.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and provides an editing device and an operation control device which can facilitate an operation performed by an operator and can easily associate a setting state with a switcher and a special effect device. It is a proposal.

[0007]

In order to solve such a problem, according to the present invention, a control means for controlling both the switcher and the special effect device is provided, and the control means displays the information on the control of the switcher and the special effect device. Is displayed on the display unit and the display information to be displayed on the display unit and the determination information indicating the determination of the display information are input by the input unit, and when the determination information is input, the control unit determines the first information based on the display information. A control signal and a second control signal are generated, and the first control signal is supplied to the switch and the second control signal is supplied to the special effect device.

In the present invention, the control means has a memory for storing the control data associated with the display information, and the control section stores the control data when the decision information is inputted by the input section. To control the memory.

[0009]

The operator operates the input section of the control means to display the display information about the switcher and the display information about the special effect device on the display section, and stores the control data related to the display information in the memory or the memory. By setting the state in which the data can be read from, the setting state for the switcher and the setting state for the special effect device can be designated at the same time. As a result, it is possible to easily associate the setting state with the switcher and the special effect device.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(1) Overall Configuration of Editing Apparatus FIG. 1 shows the editing apparatus 1 as a whole, which outputs a video signal designated from a plurality of video input signals to a plurality of special effect circuits and also outputs the plurality of special effects. A desired video signal is selected and output from the video signal obtained through the circuit and a plurality of video input signals.

The editing apparatus 1 comprises an operation control section 2 having an operation input section 2A and a switch 3 controlled based on a switch control signal S7 output from the operation control section 2. Multiple input terminals IN of switch 3
The other device (not shown) such as a broadcasting television camera and a VTR is connected to the video input signal group S _IN including a plurality of video input signals output from the other device. It is designed to be.

A first effect for generating a special effect such as a wipe or a mosaic at the plurality of output terminals OUT of the switcher 3 is provided.
And the second special effect circuits 4 and 5 are connected. Here, as the first and second special effect devices 4 and 5,
Digital Multi-effe (DME) that applies various special effects to digital video signals
ctor) is used. The switcher 3 outputs the video input signal selected from the video input signal group S _IN based on the switch control signal S7 from the operation control unit 2 to the first and second special effect circuits 4 and 5, respectively. Output as the second DME input signals S1 and S2.

The first special effect circuit 4 applies a predetermined special effect to the first DME input signal S1 and then outputs it to the second special effect circuit 5 as a DME composite input signal S3.
Alternatively, the switch 3 is again used as the first DME output signal S4.
Output to. This operation is executed based on the first DME control signal S8 of the operation control unit 2.

On the other hand, the second special effect circuit 5 has a second D
A predetermined special effect is applied to the ME input signal S2 or the DME composite input signal S3, and then the second DME output signal S5 is supplied to the switch 3 again. Further, the second special effect circuit 5 synthesizes the DME synthetic input signal S3 with the second DME input signal S2, and supplies this to the switcher 3 again as the DME synthetic output signal S6. The operation of the second special effect circuit 5 is executed based on the second DME control signal S9 from the operation control unit 2.

Since the first special effect circuit 4 and the second special effect circuit 5 are provided, in the present invention, for example,
It is possible to perform a special effect of moving two images synthesized by wiping or the like on the screen. Further, the operation control unit 2 and the switcher 3 are connected by a communication port (hereinafter referred to as switcher communication port) 6, and the switcher 3 controls the operation control unit 2 via the switcher communication port 6. Is supplied with data D1 for checking the operation of the switcher 3, and the operation control section 2 sends a switcher control signal S7 to the switcher 3.

A communication port (hereinafter referred to as a DME communication port) 7 is connected between the operation control unit 2 and the first and second special effect circuits 4 and 5. And DME
From the second special effect circuit 5 to the operation control unit 2 via the communication port 7, the second special effect circuit 5 uses the DME composite input signal S3 output from the first special effect circuit 4. The data D2 indicating whether or not the image is processed is transmitted, and the operation controller 2 sends the first and second DME control signals S8 and S9 to the first and second special effect circuits 4 and 5, respectively. It is designed to be sent out.

Then, the operation control section 2 finally selects an arbitrary video signal from all the video input signals input to the switch 3 as the video selection signal S10 and outputs it. The operation input unit 2 of the operation control unit 2
A has a light emitting display section (not shown), and the light emitting display section is provided with a predetermined number of lamps corresponding to the respective video input signal groups S _IN input to the switcher 3. The light emitting display section displays the video selection signal S10 of the video input signal group S _IN.
As a result, the lamp corresponding to the signal selectively output from the switch 3 is emitted.

In this way, the operator determines which signal of the image input signal group S _IN input to the switcher 3 is the image signal actually output.
It can be recognized by the display of the light emitting display section provided in A. Further, the operator can switch and operate the switcher 3 and the first and second special effect circuits 4 and 5 while visually confirming the light emitting display section.

(2) Structure of the operation control section The operation input section 2A of the operation control section 2 comprises a menu display section 10 and a function switch 11 as shown in FIG. A control signal is output from the function switch 11 in the operation input unit 2A to the CPU (central processing unit) 12. CPU 12 is a ROM (Read Only Memory)
The program data stored in the RAM 13 is read out, and this program data is transferred to a RAM (Random Acc
ess Memory) 15. This program data is stored in the RAM 15. Based on the program data read from the CPU 12, the switch communication port 6
The switch control signal S7 is output to the switch 3 via the DME communication port 7 and the first and second switch
DME control signals S8 and S9 are output to the first and second special effect circuits 4 and 5, respectively.

The switch 3 is provided with a switch control signal S7.
The data D1 is sent to the operation control unit 2 through the switcher communication port 6 according to the control. The first and second
The special effect circuits 4 and 5 are controlled based on the first and second DME control signals S8 and S9. In addition, the second special effect circuit 5 transmits data D2 indicating whether or not video processing is performed using the DME composite input signal S3 output from the first special effect circuit 4 via the DME communication port 7. It is sent to the operation control unit 2.

The data D1 and D2 sent to the operation control unit 2 via the switch communication port 6 and the DME communication port 7 are stored in the RAM 15 via the bus 14. Then, the CPU 12 reads the data D1 and D2 stored in the RAM 15 and outputs the data D1 and D2 to the menu display unit 10 in the operation input unit 2A.

The operation input unit 2 of the operation control unit 2 is shown in FIG.
A is shown. The operation input section 2A is provided with a menu display section 10 and a function switch 11. The function switch 11 is a menu selection switch 11A for selecting a menu to which a function such as a snap shot is assigned, and a menu execution for executing a predetermined process based on the menu selected by the menu selection switch 11A. It consists of switch 11B.

The menu selection switch 11A comprises function keys K1 to K8. When the operator selects and operates the function key K3 indicating "SNAP SHOT" among the function keys K1 to K8, each process for performing the snap shot on the display screen of the menu display unit 10 is executed by the menu execution switch 11B. Displayed in correspondence with function keys K9 to K16.

12 shown by 10A of the menu display section 10
Each block is a display section (hereinafter referred to as a switcher information display section) showing a setting state regarding the switcher 3,
The four blocks indicated by 10B are display sections (hereinafter, referred to as "settings" for the first and second special effect circuits 4 and 5).
It is called a DME information display unit). Here, the function display portions L1 to L8 are function keys K9 to K1.
It is displayed corresponding to 6, and in FIG.
The display state is shown when the function key K3 is pressed.

In this case, the function key K9 is
"Learn", that is, a key for storing in the RAM 15 data relating to the setting state of the snap-shot function for the switch 3 and the first and second special effect circuits 4 and 5. The data regarding the setting state of the snap shot is stored in the address (99 in the case of FIG. 3) displayed on the menu display unit 10 in the RAM 15. Also, the function key K10 is "Rec
"all", that is, a key for reading from the RAM 15 the data relating to the setting state of the switch and the snap shot function for the first and second special effect circuits 4 and 5. The data relating to the setting state of the snap shot is read from the address (99 in FIG. 3) displayed on the menu display unit 10 in the RAM 15.

(3) Processing Procedure in Operation Control Unit Next, in the operation control unit 2, the CPU 12 executes the flow chart shown in FIG. First, when the menu selection switch 11A of the function switch 11 is operated and the function key K3 of the menu selection switch 11A for executing the snap-on operation is operated, the snap-on connection is displayed on the display screen of the menu display unit 10. A menu about the process for performing is displayed. Then, the CPU 12 executes the flow chart shown in FIG.

First, step SP1 to step SP2
Then, it is judged whether or not the switch block is selected. That is, in this step SP2, it is determined whether or not any of the blocks 10A relating to the switch 3 has been pressed. Here, if a positive result is obtained, the process proceeds to step SP3, the variable relating to the switch 3 stored in the RAM 15 is set from 0 to 1, and the process proceeds to step SP4. Further, information about the block selected here is also stored in the RAM 15. If a negative result is obtained, the process directly proceeds to step SP4.

At step SP4, it is determined whether the first or second special effect circuit 4 or 5 is selected. That is, in this step SP4, it is determined whether or not one of the blocks 10B relating to the first or second special effect circuit 4 or 5 is pressed. Here, when a positive result is obtained, the process proceeds to step SP5, the variable relating to the first or second special effect circuit 4 or 5 stored in the RAM 15 is set from 0 to 1, and the process proceeds to step SP6. The RAM 1 also has information on the block selected here.
Stored in 5. If a negative result is obtained, the process directly proceeds to step SP6.

At step SP6, it is determined whether the function key K9 or K10 is pressed. here,
When a negative result is obtained, the process returns to step SP2. On the other hand, when a positive result is obtained, step SP7
Then, it is judged whether or not the variable relating to the switch 3 stored in the RAM 15 is 1. Here, when a positive result is obtained, the process proceeds to step SP8, and the switch control signal S7, that is, the control information on the switch 3 displayed on the switch information display section 10A of the menu display section 10 is transferred to the switch communication port 6 To switcher 3 via. Then, the process proceeds to step SP9.
On the other hand, when a negative result is obtained in step SP7, the process directly proceeds to step SP9.

At step SP9, it is judged whether the variable relating to the first or second special effect circuit 4 or 5 stored in the RAM 15 is 1. Here, if a positive result is obtained, the process proceeds to step SP10 to display the first or second DME control signal S8 or S9, that is, the first DME information display unit 10B of the menu display unit 10.
Alternatively, control information regarding the second special effect circuit 4 or 5 is sent to the first or second special effect circuit 4 or 5 via the DME communication port 7. Then, the process proceeds to step SP11. On the other hand, when a negative result is obtained in step SP9, the process directly proceeds to step SP11.

At step SP11, it is determined whether or not another menu is selected. That is, it is detected whether or not any one of the function keys K1, K2 and K4 to K8 other than the function key K3 in the menu selection switch 11A is pressed. Here, when a positive result is obtained, this processing routine is ended. On the other hand, if a negative result is obtained, the process returns to step SP2 and the above-described processing is repeated.

(4) Operations and Effects of the Embodiment According to the above construction, the operator operates the function switch 11 of the operation input unit 2A to make a block relating to the switch 3 and the first and second special effect circuits. 4 and 5
The block relating to the display is displayed on the menu display unit 10 and the control data related to the display information is displayed on the RAM 15
The snap shot for the switch 3 and the snap shot for the first and second special effect circuits 4 and 5 can be designated at the same time by setting the state in which they can be stored in or read out from the RAM 15. As a result, it is possible to realize an editing apparatus which can facilitate the operation performed by the operator and can easily associate the snap shot with the switcher 3 and the first and second special effect circuits 4 and 5.

[0034]

As described above, according to the present invention, the control means for controlling both the switcher and the special effect device are provided, and the operator operates the input part of the control means to display the switcher information and the special effect device. The display information and the display information are displayed on the display unit, and the control data related to the display information is stored in the memory or set in a state in which the control data can be read from the memory. And can be specified at the same time. As a result, it is possible to realize the editing device and the operation control device that can facilitate the operation performed by the operator and can easily associate the setting state with the switcher and the special effect device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an editing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an operation control unit of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an external configuration of an operation input unit of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Editing device, 2 ... Operation control unit, 2A ... Operation input unit, 3 ... Switcher, 4 ... First special effect circuit, 5
...... Second special effect circuit, 6 ... Switcher communication port, 7 ... DME communication port, 10 ... Menu display unit, 10A ... Switcher information display unit, 10B ... DM
E information display section, 11 ... Function switch, 11
A: Menu selection switch, 11B: Menu execution switch, 12 ... CPU, 13 ... ROM, 15 ...
RAM.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An arbitrary one of the video signals input from the plurality of input terminals based on a first control signal, which has a plurality of input terminals to which a video signal is input and a plurality of output terminals, respectively. Of the video signal of the switch is output from an arbitrary output terminal of the plurality of output terminals, and one of the output terminals of the switch is connected to the video signal supplied from the switch based on the second control signal. And a control means for generating the first control signal and the second control signal, the control means providing information about control of the switcher and the special effect apparatus. A display unit for displaying, an input unit for inputting display information to be displayed on the display unit and determination information indicating determination of the display information, and the display information when the determination information is input. And a control unit for generating the first control signal and the second control signal, supplying the first control signal to the switcher, and supplying the second control signal to the special effect device. An editing device characterized by: 2. The control means has a memory for storing control data associated with the display information, and the control section stores the control data when the determination information is input by the input section. The editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the memory is controlled so as to be stored. 3. The special effect device is connected to a first special effect circuit connected to one of the output terminals of the switcher, and to one of the output terminal of the first special effect circuit and the output terminal of the switcher. 2. The editing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a second special effect circuit that is provided. 4. A plurality of input terminals to which video signals are respectively input, and a plurality of output terminals, among the video signals input from the plurality of input terminals based on a first control signal. Is connected to a switch that outputs any video signal from any of the plurality of output terminals, and is also connected to one of the output terminals of the switch, and based on the second control signal, the switch outputs from the switch. A display unit that is connected to a special effect device that applies a special effect to the supplied video signal and that displays information regarding the control of the switcher and the special effect device, display information that is displayed on the display unit, and the display information An input unit for inputting decision information indicating a decision, and when the decision information is inputted, the first control signal and the second control signal are set based on the display information. And generating the first control signal to the switcher and the second control signal to the switcher.
And a control unit for supplying the control signal of 1. to the special effect device. 5. The operation control device has a memory for storing control data related to the display information, and the control unit controls the control data when the determination information is input by the input unit. The operation control device according to claim 4, wherein the memory is controlled so as to store the operation control information.