JPH11331715A - Television receiver - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the operability of a television(TV) receiver by omitting operation for switching the input mode of the TV receiver through a remote controller for the receiver after operating (e.g. turning on/off of a power supply, tuning, etc.), a video reproducing device connected to the receiver by a remote controller for the video reproducing device. SOLUTION: In a branching step 101, whether the TV receiver receives a remote control signal for operating a set top box(STB) which is inputted from a user or not is determined and a step 102 is an instruction for switching the input mode of the TV receiver to a previously set input mode. When the receiver receives the remote control signal for operating the STB from the user in the step 101, the input mode of the receiver is switched to the previously set input mode.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a television receiver for receiving a remote control signal for operating a video reproducing apparatus (for example, a set-top box (hereinafter referred to as STB), VTR, DVD player, etc.) connected to a television receiver. The present invention relates to a television receiver provided with means for reading by the apparatus and automatically switching an input mode of the television receiver to an appropriate input mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when an image from a video reproducing apparatus connected to a television receiver is viewed on the television receiver, the video reproducing apparatus is operated using a remote controller of the video reproducing apparatus (for example, when the power is turned on or selected). Station, play video, etc.) and then use the remote control of the television receiver,
The input mode of the television receiver has been switched to the input mode to which the video playback device is connected.

[0003]

In such a configuration, it is necessary to control each device individually, and in order to control each device individually, it is necessary to switch to a dedicated remote control for operation. The operation was very complicated.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve this problem, the present invention relates to a method for operating a video reproducing apparatus using a remote controller of the video reproducing apparatus when a video from a connected video reproducing apparatus is viewed on a television receiver. At this time, the television receiver is configured to receive and analyze a remote control signal for operating the video reproducing apparatus, and to automatically switch the input mode to the input mode to which the video reproducing apparatus is connected.

[0005] Thus, when a video from a connected video reproducing apparatus is viewed on a television receiver, the user operates the video reproducing apparatus with a dedicated remote controller for operating the video reproducing apparatus and then operates the television receiver. Since it is not necessary to switch the input mode of the television receiver by switching to a dedicated remote control, an effect that operation is simplified can be obtained.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is characterized in that, when a television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating a video reproducing apparatus, the remote control signal is analyzed and the television receiver receives the signal. This is a television receiver having means for automatically switching an input mode to a preset input mode, and has an effect of eliminating an operation of switching the input mode of the television receiver with a remote control of the television receiver.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the television receiver according to the first aspect, further comprising means for selecting whether to enable the means for automatically switching the input mode. This has the effect of eliminating the operation of switching the input mode of the television receiver with the remote control of the television receiver.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the television receiver according to the first or second aspect, further comprising means for determining whether a device is connected to a preset input mode terminal. This has the effect of omitting the operation of switching the input mode of the television receiver with the remote control of the television receiver.

According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not a device is connected to a preset input mode terminal.
4. The television receiver according to claim 3, further comprising means for performing on-screen display when the device is not connected and alerting a user, wherein the television receiver is controlled by a remote control of the television receiver. This has the effect of omitting the operation of switching the input mode of.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the television receiver according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising means for determining the presence or absence of a signal from a device connected to a preset input mode terminal. This has the effect of omitting the operation of switching the input mode of the television receiver with the remote control of the television receiver.

According to the present invention, the presence or absence of a signal from a device connected to a preset input mode terminal is determined, and if there is no signal from the device, an on-screen display is performed to warn the user. 6. The television receiver according to claim 5, further comprising means. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 shows a case where a television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating a STB for receiving a digital broadcast (for example, turning on a power source, selecting a station, etc.). Fig. 4 is a flowchart of a means for analyzing a signal and automatically switching an input mode of the television receiver to a preset input mode.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 101 denotes S from the user.
A branch 102 determines whether the television receiver has received a remote control signal for operating the TB, and 102 is a command for switching the input mode of the television receiver to a preset input mode.

The operation of the means for automatically switching the input mode of the television receiver configured as described above to the preset input mode will be described. In FIG. 1, when the television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user in 101, the input mode of the television receiver is switched to a preset input mode in 102.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the video from the connected STB is viewed by the television receiver,
After operating the STB using the remote control of the TB, the operation of switching the input mode of the television receiver with the remote control of the television receiver can be omitted.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 2 shows a case where a television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB (for example, turning on the power, selecting a channel, etc.), and analyzes the remote control signal to display the television. 4 shows a flowchart of means for automatically switching the input mode of the receiver to a preset input mode. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 101 denotes a branch whether the television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user, reference numeral 103 denotes a branch whether the user has selected automatic input mode switching, and reference numeral 102 denotes a television. This is an instruction to switch the input mode of the John receiver to a preset input mode.

The operation of the means for automatically switching the input mode of the television receiver configured as described above to a preset input mode will be described. In FIG.
If the television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user at 101, then, at 103, it is determined whether the user has selected automatic switching of the input mode of the television receiver, and the user has selected it. 1 in case
02 switches the input mode of the television receiver to the preset input mode.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the video from the connected STB is viewed by the television receiver,
After operating the STB using the TB remote control, the operation of switching the input mode of the television receiver using the remote control of the television receiver can be omitted, and the user can select whether to enable the automatic switching function. it can.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 3 shows a case where a television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB (for example, turning on the power, selecting a channel, etc.), and analyzes the remote control signal to display the television. 4 shows a flowchart of means for automatically switching the input mode of the receiver to a preset input mode. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 101 denotes a branch whether the television receiver has received a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user, and reference numeral 103 denotes a branch whether the user has selected automatic switching of the input mode of the television receiver. Reference numeral 104 denotes a branch for determining whether a cable is connected to a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver, and reference numeral 102 denotes a command for switching the input mode of the television receiver to the preset input mode.

In addition, a detection unit 1 for mechanically detecting whether or not a cable is connected is provided at a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver.

The operation of the means for automatically switching the input mode of the television receiver configured as described above to the preset input mode will be described. In FIG.
If the television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user at 101, then, at 103, it is determined whether the user has selected automatic switching of the input mode of the television receiver. If so, then at 104, check whether the cable is connected to the preset input mode terminal of the television receiver,
If the connection is established, the input mode of the television receiver is switched to a preset input mode in step 102.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the video from the connected STB is viewed by the television receiver, S
After operating the STB using the TB remote control, the operation of switching the input mode of the television receiver using the remote control of the television receiver can be omitted, and the user can select whether to enable the automatic switching function. it can. Further, when the cable is not connected to the set input mode terminal, the automatic switching is not performed, so that it is possible to avoid a problem that the image cannot be viewed after the automatic switching.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 4 shows a case where a television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB (for example, turning on the power, selecting a channel, etc.), and analyzes the remote control signal to display the television. 4 shows a flowchart of means for automatically switching the input mode of the receiver to a preset input mode. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 101 denotes a branch whether the television receiver has received a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user, and reference numeral 103 denotes a branch whether the user has selected automatic switching of the input mode of the television receiver. Reference numeral 104 denotes a branch for determining whether or not a cable is connected to a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver. Reference numeral 105 denotes a command for issuing a warning 1 to the user. Reference numeral 102 denotes a preset input mode of the television receiver. This is an instruction to switch to the set input mode.

In addition, a detection unit 1 for mechanically detecting whether or not a cable is connected is provided at a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver.

The operation of the means for automatically switching the input mode of the television receiver configured as described above to an arbitrary input mode will be described. In FIG.
When the television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user at step 103, and then checks whether the user has selected the input mode automatic switching of the television receiver at step 103 and selects the mode. Is then 10
At 4, it is checked whether a cable is connected to a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver. When the cable is connected, the input mode of the television receiver is switched to a preset input mode by 102, and when the cable is not connected, 105
Thus, an on-screen display for warning the user that the cable is not connected is performed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the video from the connected STB is viewed by the television receiver,
After operating the STB using the remote control of the TB, the operation of switching the input mode of the television receiver with the remote control of the television receiver can be omitted, and the user can select whether to enable the automatic switching function. . Furthermore, when the cable is not connected to the set input mode terminal, this automatic switching is not performed, so that it is possible to avoid a problem that the image cannot be seen after the automatic switching, and that the cable is not connected. A message to the effect can be displayed to warn the user.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 5 shows a case where a television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB (for example, turning on the power, selecting a station, etc.), and analyzes the remote control signal to display the television. 5 shows a flowchart of means for automatically switching the input mode of the receiver to a preset input mode. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 101 denotes a branch whether the television receiver has received a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user, and 103 a branch whether the user has selected automatic switching of the input mode of the television receiver. Reference numeral 104 denotes a branch for determining whether or not a cable is connected to a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver. Reference numeral 105 denotes a command for issuing a warning 1 to the user. Reference numeral 106 denotes a preset input mode of the television receiver. In a branch as to whether or not there is a signal from a device connected to the mode terminal, reference numeral 102 denotes a command for switching the input mode of the television receiver to a preset input mode.

At a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver, there are provided a detector 1 for mechanically detecting whether a cable is connected and a detector 2 for electrically detecting whether a signal is present. Yes.

The operation of the means for automatically switching the input mode of the television receiver configured as described above to the preset input mode will be described. In FIG.
If the television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user at 101, then, at 103, it is determined whether the user has selected automatic switching of the input mode of the television receiver, and the user has selected it. If so, then at 104 it is determined whether a cable is connected to a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver.
If the cable is not connected, according to 105,
Provides an on-screen display that alerts the user that the cable is not connected.

If the cable is connected, it is next checked at 106 whether or not there is a signal from a device connected to a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver. Switches the input mode of the television receiver to the preset input mode.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when viewing the image from the connected STB on the television receiver, after operating the STB using the STB remote controller, the television receiver remote controller operates the STB remote controller. The operation for switching the input mode can be omitted, and the user can select whether to enable the automatic switching function.

Further, when the cable is not connected to the set input mode terminal, the automatic switching is not performed, so that the problem that the image cannot be viewed after the automatic switching can be avoided, and the cable can be connected. The user can be warned by displaying a message to the effect that the request has not been made.

If there is no signal even if the cable is connected to the set input mode terminal, this automatic switching is not performed, so that the problem that the image cannot be viewed after the automatic switching can be avoided.

(Embodiment 6) FIG. 6 shows a case where a television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB (for example, turning on the power, selecting a channel, etc.) and analyzes the remote control signal to display the television. 5 shows a flowchart of means for automatically switching the input mode of the receiver to a preset input mode.

In FIG. 6, reference numeral 101 denotes S from the user.
A branch 103 indicates whether the television receiver has received a remote control signal for operating the TB. A branch 103 indicates whether the user has selected automatic switching of the input mode of the television receiver. A branch is performed to determine whether a cable is connected to a preset input mode terminal. Reference numeral 105 denotes a command for issuing a warning 1 to a user. Reference numeral 106 denotes a command from a device connected to the preset input mode terminal of the television receiver. A branch for determining whether or not there is a signal. An instruction 107 issues a warning 2 to the user.
02 is a command for switching the input mode of the television receiver to a preset input mode.

A preset input mode terminal of the television receiver includes a detection unit 1 for mechanically detecting whether a cable is connected and a detection unit 2 for electrically detecting whether there is a signal. Yes.

The operation of the means for automatically switching the input mode of the television receiver configured as described above to the preset input mode will be described. In FIG.
If the television receiver receives a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user at 101, then, at 103, it is determined whether the user has selected automatic switching of the input mode of the television receiver, and the user has selected it. If so, then at 104 it is determined whether a cable is connected to a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver.
If the cable is not connected, according to 105,
Provides an on-screen display that alerts the user that the cable is not connected.

If the cable is connected, then at 106 it is determined whether there is a signal from a device connected to a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver. If there is, the input mode of the television receiver is switched to the preset input mode in step 102. 107 when there is no signal from the device
Thus, an on-screen display for warning the user that there is no signal from the device is performed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the video of the connected STB is viewed by the television receiver,
After operating the STB using the remote control, the operation of switching the input mode of the television receiver using the remote control of the television receiver can be omitted, and the user can select whether to enable the automatic switching function. Furthermore, when the cable is not connected to the set input mode terminal, this automatic switching is not performed, so that it is possible to avoid a problem that the image cannot be seen after the automatic switching, and that the cable is not connected. A message to the effect can be displayed to warn the user.

If there is no signal even if the cable is connected to the set input mode terminal, this automatic switching is not performed, so that the problem that the image cannot be seen after the automatic switching can be avoided, and A message can be displayed to alert the user that no signal is coming.

As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described by taking as an example the case where the connected video reproducing device is the STB. Players, video CD players, DVD disc players and the like are also conceivable.

[0041]

As described above, according to the present invention, after operating the video reproducing apparatus (for example, turning on the power or selecting a channel) with the remote controller of the connected video reproducing apparatus, Since the input mode can be automatically switched, the operation of switching the input mode of the television receiver with the remote control of the television receiver can be omitted, and the usability of the television receiver can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a software configuration according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a software configuration according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a software configuration according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a software configuration according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a software configuration according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a software configuration according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

101 Branch whether or not the television receiver has received a remote control signal for operating the STB from the user 102 Command to switch the input mode of the television receiver to a preset input mode 103 Automatic input mode of the television receiver Branch whether switching is selected 104 Branch whether a cable is connected to a preset input mode terminal of the television receiver 105 Instruction to perform warning 1 to the user 106 Preset input of the television receiver Branch whether or not there is a signal from the device connected to the mode terminal 107 Instruction to give warning 2 to the user

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. When a remote control signal for operating a video reproducing apparatus is received, a means for analyzing the remote control signal and automatically switching an input mode of the television receiver to a preset input mode is provided. Television receiver characterized by the following. 2. The television receiver according to claim 1, further comprising means for selecting whether to enable means for automatically switching an input mode. 3. The television receiver according to claim 1, further comprising means for judging whether or not a device is connected to a preset input mode terminal. 4. A means for judging whether or not a device is connected to a preset input mode terminal, and performing on-screen display when the device is not connected to warn the user. The television receiver according to claim 3. 5. The television receiver according to claim 1, further comprising means for determining the presence or absence of a signal from a device connected to a preset input mode terminal. 6. A means for judging presence / absence of a signal from a device connected to a preset input mode terminal, performing on-screen display when there is no signal from the device, and warning a user. The television receiver according to claim 5, wherein