JPH10293964A - Dvd reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform an audio-visual trial of a DVD in touch operation of a screen and also to reproduce video information of a DVD-R (rewritable direct read after write DVD). SOLUTION: The DVD to be audio-visually tried is loaded into a drive unit 1, and this DVD is reproduced by operating a touch panel 7. Video and audio signals (1) from the DVD are expanded by a decoder part 2, and the audio signal is converted into analog signal and is also adjusted in the volume, etc., by an audio signal processing part 3, and is then outputted from an audio output part 4, while the video signal is processed into a display signal by a graphic reproducing part 5, and is then inputted to a display part 6 composed of a liquid crystal panel so as to display a video. Loading of the DVD-R is discriminated based on a program data (3) of a header part, and the program data, etc., are written in a memory part 10, and then items, etc., of information are displayed on a display part, while touched items are detected by a touch detecting part 8, and the drive unit is controlled via a control part 13 to reproduce the DVD-R. Rewrite and direct-read-after-write operation on a data of the DVD-R is performed by receiving an input from a communication part 12.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a DVD (Digital Ve
The present invention relates to an rsatile disc (playback apparatus), which reads out video information or the like from a DVD or the like by touch operation on a screen and displays the information on a screen.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A preview of a DVD or a DVD-R
A DVD player for displaying video information of a (writable / rewritable DVD) includes, for example, a T
Although there is a combination of a V receiver or a personal computer device equipped with a DVD drive, it is difficult for those who are unfamiliar with these devices to operate, for example, to listen to a DVD at a store, Or, it is not suitable for use where a person walking on the street searches for DVD-R guide information or a shopper searches for DVD-R product information at a department store or the like.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the foregoing, the present invention provides a method of previewing a DVD image by touching the screen.
Alternatively, another object of the present invention is to search for video information of a DVD-R and display guide information and product information on a screen.

[0004]

According to the present invention, there is provided a drive unit for reproducing a DVD or a DVD-R and outputting a compressed video / audio signal or graphic data, and a compressed data from the drive unit. A decoder for decompressing the video / audio signal, a graphic reproducing unit for processing a signal from the decoder or graphic data from the drive unit, and a display for displaying an image or a touch operation screen of the apparatus based on the signal from the graphic reproducing unit. Unit, a touch panel disposed on the screen of the display unit, and a touch detection unit that detects a touch position of the touch panel. The drive unit is controlled based on a signal from the touch detection unit to display a reproduced image. The present invention is to provide a DVD playback device having the above configuration.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In a DVD reproducing apparatus according to the present invention, when a DVD is mounted on a drive unit, a compressed video / audio signal to be reproduced is expanded by a decoder, and a video signal from the decoder is sent to a graphic reproducing unit. Input and perform required processing, input to the display unit and display on the screen. A touch panel is arranged on this screen, the touch operation screen of the device is displayed on the screen based on the program from the storage unit, the touched position is detected by the touch detection unit, and the drive unit is detected based on the signal from the touch detection unit. Control. When the DVD-R is mounted on the drive unit, the DVD-R is identified by the identification unit based on the program data in the header portion of the reproduced signal, and the reproduced program data is recorded in the memory unit. Control the drive unit on the basis of the data, reproduce the DVD-R, decompress the compressed video / audio signal by the decoder, input the video signal from the decoder or the graphic data from the drive unit to the graphic reproduction unit, and perform the required processing. To display video information on the screen.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a DVD reproducing apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a main part of an embodiment of a DVD reproducing apparatus according to the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a drive unit,
Alternatively, it drives the DVD-R and outputs the compressed data, graphic data, or program data of the reproduced video and audio. Reference numeral 2 denotes a decoder for expanding the compressed video / audio data from the drive unit 1. Reference numeral 3 denotes an audio signal processing unit which converts audio data from the decoder 2 into an analog signal, adjusts the volume, and outputs an audio signal.
Sound output via the. Reference numeral 5 denotes a graphic reproducing unit, which receives video data from the decoder 2 or a drive unit 1.
The graphic data is processed into a required video signal for display on the display unit 6. The display unit 6 includes, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and displays an image based on a signal from the graphic reproduction unit 5. Reference numeral 7 denotes a touch panel, which is provided on a screen of the display unit 6. Reference numeral 8 denotes a touch detection unit which detects a touched position (coordinates in the horizontal and vertical directions) on the touch panel 7. Reference numeral 9 denotes an identification unit which is mounted on the basis of program data from the drive unit 1 and is a DV.
D or DVD-R. Reference numeral 10 denotes a memory unit for temporarily storing DVD-R data and the like from the drive unit 1. A storage unit 11 stores a control program of the apparatus and data for screen display such as operation buttons. Reference numeral 12 denotes a communication unit, which is a DVD-R via a required communication line.
Enter data for rewriting or appending. A control unit 13 controls each unit of the apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a DVD reproducing apparatus according to the present invention, in which a display unit 6 (liquid crystal panel or the like) and a touch panel 7 are disposed on an upper part of a thin casing 21 and a lower door is provided.
It is configured to mount a DVD 23 inside 22,
It will be installed at the entrance of the hall or on the street, etc.

Next, the operation of the DVD reproducing apparatus according to the present invention will be described. This device is used, for example, by a DVD store for a DV.
Installed for trial listening of D, recorded regional guidance information on DVD-R, installed on the street, recorded product information of products for sale on DVD-R with section guidance by category, and stored in department stores, etc. It is installed, or the information on the exhibits of the museum is recorded on DVD-Rs according to their classification, and is installed in the lobby of the museum.

The operation of preview viewing of a DVD will be described. Control unit
Display unit 6 based on data read from storage unit 11 via
, Characters such as "Please insert DVD" and operation buttons are displayed. According to these indications, the door 22 of the device is opened, the DVD 23 to be previewed is mounted at a required position,
Touch the playback start button display with your finger. The touch detection unit 8 detects the touch position on the touch panel 7 and the control unit 13 touches the drive unit 1 (display starts playback).
To drive the DVD. When a DVD is loaded in the drive unit 1, program data is not reproduced from the drive unit 1. Therefore, the identification unit 9 identifies that the DVD is loaded. As a result, the compressed video / audio data from the drive unit 1 is input to the decoder 2, performs a required decompression process, and outputs video / audio data. The video data is input to the graphic reproduction unit 5 to perform necessary signal processing, and is input to, for example, a display unit 6 configured by a liquid crystal panel to display a video. The audio data is subjected to processing such as analog conversion in the audio signal processing unit 3, the volume is adjusted based on a signal from the control unit 13 corresponding to the operation of the volume adjustment button on the touch panel 7, and the audio output unit 4 appropriately amplifies the audio data. Then, sound is output from headphones or speakers.

[0010] Regional guide information is recorded on a DVD-R and installed on the street to provide local guide information to passers-by and the like.
A description will be given of an operation in which merchandise information of a sale item is recorded with a sales floor guide for each section and installed in a department store or the like, or information of an exhibit in an art museum is recorded for each section and installed in a lobby or the like of an art museum. Based on the program data reproduced when the DVD-R is loaded, the identification unit 9
When the VD-R is mounted, program data is written to the memory unit 10, and "Press a desired item with a finger" is displayed on the screen of the display unit 6 according to the program read from the memory unit 10. A touch position (designation) of the touch panel 7 is detected by the touch detection unit 8, a control signal is sent from the control unit 13 to the drive unit 1, and the designated item is reproduced. The compressed video / audio data reproduced is supplied to the decoder 2
And performs the required decompression processing, and the video data is input to the graphic reproduction unit 5 and performs the required processing.
When the graphic data is reproduced, the graphic data is input to the graphic reproducing unit 5 and signal processing for displaying the graphic data on the display unit 6 is performed. When the video data and the graphic data are reproduced together, the video and the graphic are combined and output. When uncompressed audio data, such as operation guide audio or background music, is output from the drive unit 1, these audio data are directly input to the audio signal processing unit 3 for processing. In the case where the DVD-R is a regional guide or the like, the first screen displays the name of the town, the name of the public institution, etc. In the case of the DVD-R of the product information, a category such as clothing, furniture, etc. is displayed, and a sales floor of the product, information on a bargain product, and the like are displayed according to designation.

[0011] Further, it is possible to estimate the total amount of the products desired to be purchased at a department store or the like. In this case, the product category is specified on the screen of the display unit 6, and the product name and price of the category are displayed.
Specify the product to be quoted and store the data in the memory unit 10,
This is read out and calculated by the control unit 13 to calculate the total amount.
A communication line can be connected to the communication unit 12, and new information can be input from an external computer or the like to update or add information to the DVD-R.

[0012]

As described above, according to the present invention, D
According to the VD playback device, a drive unit and a display unit are housed in one housing, and a DVD or DVD-R is played back by touching a screen to display an image.
It can be easily operated even by a person who is unfamiliar with a playback-only machine or a computer device. It is suitable for various uses, such as searching for guide information, and searching for merchandise information on DVD-R at a department store or the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a main block diagram of an embodiment of a DVD reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part of one embodiment of a DVD reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 drive unit 2 decoder 3 audio signal processing unit 4 audio output unit 5 graphic reproduction unit 6 display unit 7 touch panel 8 touch detection unit 9 identification unit 10 memory unit 11 storage unit 12 communication unit 13 control unit

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A drive unit for reproducing a DVD or DVD-R and outputting a compressed video / audio signal or graphic data, a decoder for expanding a compressed video / audio signal from the drive unit, and a A graphic reproduction unit for processing a signal or graphic data from the drive unit;
A display unit that displays an image or a touch operation screen of the device based on a signal from the graphic playback unit, a touch panel arranged on the screen of the display unit, and a touch detection unit that detects a touch position of the touch panel A DVD reproducing apparatus that controls a drive unit based on a signal from a unit to display reproduced video. 2. A DVD or DVD-ROM based on program data of a header portion reproduced by the drive unit.
An identification unit for identifying whether the DVD-R is used, and a memory unit for recording program data from the drive unit.
2. The DVD reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the is mounted, the drive unit is controlled based on the program read from the memory unit to reproduce the DVD-R. 3. The DVD-R records regional guide information for each section, reads the guide information section by mounting it on a drive unit, displays the guide information section on a screen of a display section, and operates the DVD-R in accordance with an operation of a touch panel. 3. The DVD reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein guidance information of a corresponding section is read out and displayed on a screen. 4. The DVD-R is provided with merchandise information with a sales area guide and recorded for each merchandise category, read out the merchandise category by being mounted on a drive unit, displayed on a screen of a display unit, and responding to an operation of a touch panel. 3. The DVD reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the merchandise information and the sales floor guide of the corresponding section are read from the DVD-R and displayed on a screen. 5. A product to be estimated by operation of a touch panel based on product information displayed on a screen of the display unit, information of the specified product is stored in the memory unit, and stored data read from the memory unit is stored in the storage unit. 5. The DVD reproducing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the estimated total amount and the like are displayed on a screen of a display unit based on the information. 6. Exhibit information is recorded on the DVD-R for each category, and the category of the exhibit is read out by mounting to a drive unit, displayed on a screen of a display unit, and is displayed from the DVD-R in accordance with an operation of a touch panel. 3. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the information on the exhibit in the corresponding section is read and displayed on a screen.
The DVD playback device according to the above. 7. A communication unit connected to a required communication line is provided, and data of the DVD-R mounted on the drive unit is rewritten to information input via the communication unit, or information to be input is added. The DVD playback device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein