JPH1186425A - Function setting device and function setting method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the operability of an operating element. SOLUTION: When a mode is shifted to a registration mode (S002), a function name is flickered in a function display section corresponding to the registration key to execute setting (S003). When the input of this registration key is waited (S004) and input 18 detected, whether this input operation is 'slight push' or 'two second push' is discriminated (S005). When the 'slight push' is discriminated, the next function registered in a memory table is selected and further the flickering display of the function display two section 2a is updated by the selected function (S006). When the 'two second push' is discriminated in the step S005, the function displayed in the currently selected function display section 2a is defined and is switched to a lighting display (S007), the defined function is stored as the function of the registration key (S008).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a function setting device and a function setting method for an operation device capable of selecting and setting a function corresponding to an operation device provided on an operation section of an electronic device. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various types of recording media such as CDs (compact disks), MDs (mini disks), DATs (digital audio tapes), and DVDs (digital video disks / digital versatile disks) have been developed. The playback operation of the playback device with respect to these media is performed according to various operation keys prepared as an operation unit.

[0003]

By the way, a certain operation key is also used as a key for executing a plurality of kinds of operations of the device for various purposes such as downsizing of the apparatus, cost reduction, and improvement of operability. Often. For example, in an in-vehicle device mounted on an in-dash or the like in a room such as a passenger car, since the outer shape of the operation panel is limited, the size of the controls and the number of controllable controls are limited. To cope with this, it is conceivable to prepare a large number of small controls corresponding to the multi-functionality of the playback apparatus, but this does not provide good operability.

Therefore, recently, a reproducing apparatus using a cyclic system in which one operator has a plurality of functions has been known. An operator to which the cyclic (circular) method is applied (hereinafter, referred to as a cyclic key) includes, for example, "INTRO" for scanning an intro of a song, "REPEAT" for repeatedly playing a predetermined song, and random song order. "SHUFFLE" to be played on a CD
From among a plurality of functions such as “DISCCAN” applied to a player or the like, for example, “INTRO” is performed by an input operation of pressing for a relatively short time within 1 second (hereinafter, such an input operation is referred to as “choking”). ] And the like can be selected and set as the function of the operation element. By performing an input operation of pressing for a long time of, for example, 2 seconds or more (hereinafter, such an input operation is referred to as “press for 2 seconds”), a predetermined function such as “INTRO” currently selected is executed. You. That is, a function that is usually used frequently can be selected and switched to another function as needed, so that the number of operators to be provided can be reduced.

[0005] However, in some of the current playback devices, the function assigned to the cyclic key is reset to an initial setting when the power is turned on / off, so that a user who frequently uses the selected function is not suitable for the user. It is necessary to set the cyclic key every time the power is turned on and used, and this setting operation is troublesome.

[0006]

In order to solve such a problem, the present invention provides a memory means for storing a plurality of function information and a plurality of function information each time the first operation method is performed. And an operator that can set the function information that is read by the first operation method as its own function, as well as an operator that can perform selective reading of A display unit provided at a corresponding position to display the function information selected or set by the operation element; and a registration capable of registering the function information of the operation element set by the second operation method. The function setting device is constituted by the memory means.

[0007] Further, as a function setting method of the operator, a plurality of pieces of function information are selectively read out each time the first operation mode for the operator is detected, and display means corresponding to the operator is selected. The function information selected by the second operation method is displayed, and the function information read by the first operation method by the second operation method is set as the function of the operation element. Register the set function information.

According to the present invention, the functions of the operation keys can be selected and set according to the use of the user, so that the operability can be improved.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to a compact disk player (hereinafter referred to as C) which is used as, for example, an in-car reproducing apparatus.
An embodiment applied to (D player) will be described.
FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the external appearance of the CD player from the front, that is, from the operation panel side. At a substantially central portion of the operation panel of the CD player 1, a display section 2 capable of displaying an operation state of the CD player 1 and the like is formed.
The display unit 2 displays various information such as the number, title, and playing time of the music (track) currently being read from the CD and being played, as well as the volume and the balance between left and right sounds. Operation keys 3 arranged below display unit 2
In A to 3D, a predetermined function such as music selection is set for each operation element, and a function corresponding to the operation key is executed by performing a pressing operation or the like.

The cyclic key 4 is stored in a memory table, which will be described later in advance, by performing the above-mentioned "choking", for example, "INTRO".
A predetermined function such as can be selected cyclically, and the selected function can be executed by performing, for example, "press for 2 seconds".

The operation knob 5 is configured as, for example, a rotary operation element. The user can manually adjust the volume and balance and perform various selection operations by rotating the operation knob, for example. Insert section 6 inserts a disc (not shown) into C
An opening to be loaded into the D player 1 is provided. The eject key 7 can eject a disk loaded in the CD player 1.

The registration keys 8, 9, and 10 can be used to select any one of a plurality of functions stored in the memory table and set the selected function. ing. In addition, registration key 8,
The functions set to 9 and 10 can be stored as setting information in the registration memory as described later, so that the setting state can be maintained even after the CD player 1 is once turned off. The functions set in the registration keys 8, 9, 10 correspond to, for example, one of the display units 2 in the present embodiment corresponding to the arrangement positions of the keys in the registration mode described later and after registration. It is displayed on the function display sections 2a, 2b, 2c configured as sections. Thus, for example, when the power is on, the user can grasp which function is currently set in the registration keys 8, 9, and 10. The function display units 2a, 2b, and 2c may be configured separately from the display unit 2. The receiving unit 11 is configured to receive a command transmitted from a remote controller (not shown).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the structure of the main part of the CD player 1. As shown in FIG. The display unit 15 shown in FIG.
Denotes various operation elements such as the operation keys 3A to 3D, the cyclic key 4, the operation knob 5, the eject key 7, and the registration keys 8, 9, and 10 shown in FIG. Reproduction unit 1
In step 6, a disk is loaded and data is read. The reading operation in the reproducing unit includes the operation unit 15,
Alternatively, it is executed in accordance with various commands supplied from the light receiving unit 11 via the interface 17.

The analog audio signal AUDIO read by the reproducing unit 16 is supplied to an amplifier 18. The amplifier 18 performs an audio signal process for controlling a volume increase / decrease, balance, and the like based on control data supplied from the operation unit 15 or the remote controller RC. Further, information such as increase / decrease in volume and balance regarding the audio signal processing performed here is also supplied to the display unit 2 so that the volume and balance state can be displayed to notify the user. The audio signal that has been subjected to the audio signal processing is supplied to a speaker SP disposed outside via a terminal t, and is output as reproduced audio. Further, data based on the subcode read out by the reproducing unit 16 is supplied to the display unit 2 and controls the display of the playing time and the track number.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the reproducing unit 16. Disk (compact disk) D is C
When loaded in the D player 1, the spindle motor 21 is driven to rotate at a constant linear velocity (CLV) during a reproducing operation. Although not shown, the CD player 1
Is configured as, for example, a continuous player, one of a plurality of disks D stored in a predetermined rack is selected and loaded so as to be rotationally driven. Then, data recorded in a pit form on the disk D is read out by the optical head 22 configured by an optical system such as an objective lens and supplied to the RF amplifier 23. The output of the RF amplifier 23 is a PLL circuit 24,
The data is supplied to the decoder 25 and the servo signal processing unit 28.

The reproduced RF signal obtained by the RF amplifier 23 is supplied to a PLL circuit 24 and a decoder 25,
In step 5, the information read from the disk D is subjected to EFM demodulation, CIRC decoding, and the like based on the clock generated by the PLL circuit 24, and 16-bit quantization is performed.
Decode to digital audio data form of sampling. The reproduced RF signal obtained by the RF amplifier 23 is
It is supplied to the timing generator 26. The timing generator 26 compares the current rotation speed information of the disk D detected from the supplied reproduction RF signal with a predetermined reference speed to generate rotation speed error information. This error information is supplied to the CLV processor 27, and the CLV
The processor 27 controls the rotation of the spindle motor 21 based on the error information so that the rotation speed of the disk D rotates at a predetermined speed.

The servo signal processing unit 28 includes an RF amplifier 23
From the focus error signal FE, the tracking error signal TE, and the like, various servo drive signals for focus, tracking, and sled are generated to execute the servo operation. The focus and tracking servo drive signals generated by the servo signal processing unit 28 are supplied to a two-axis driver 29 including a focus coil driver and a tracking coil driver. Then, the biaxial driver 29 drives the objective lens in a direction of coming and going with respect to the data surface of the disk D according to the focus drive signal. Further, the biaxial driver 29 drives the objective lens along the radial direction of the disk D according to the tracking drive signal.

The thread drive signal generated by the servo signal processor 28 is supplied to a thread driver 30. The sled driver 30 drives a sled mechanism that moves the entire optical head 22 in the radial direction of the disk D in accordance with the sled drive signal,
The appropriate sliding operation of the optical head 22 is performed.

The digital audio data demodulated by the decoder 25 is converted into an analog audio signal AUDIO by the D / A converter 31 and supplied to the amplifier 18 shown in FIG. The control data such as the subcode demodulated by the decoder 25 is supplied to the subcode processor 32. The sub-code processor 32 generates information on reproduction data such as time information and a track number from the supplied control data, and supplies the information to the system controller 33.

Various operations during reproduction are controlled by a system controller 33 formed by a microcomputer. The system controller 33 communicates with the display unit 2, the operation unit 15, the interface 17, and the like shown in FIG.
T, CLOCK, BUSON, etc.).
That is, for example, the optical head 22 and the servo signal processing unit 28 are controlled in accordance with various commands (for example, reproduction, stop, track access, fast forward reproduction, and fast reverse reproduction) supplied from the operation unit 15.

The memory 34 is, for example, a ROM (Read Only).
Memoly), which stores command data corresponding to command codes assigned to various operators provided in the operation unit 15, and reads out required command data based on an instruction from the system controller 33. Further, a memory table or the like in which function information that can be read by the cyclic key 4 is stored is provided. The registration memory 35 stores, for example, EE
P-ROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable
Read Only Memory) is a memory for storing information set by the user. In the present embodiment, for example, the registration keys 8, 9, 1 shown in FIG.
The function set to 0 can be recorded as setting information.

Next, according to an enlarged view of a part of the CD player 1 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a function that can be selected with the cyclic key 4 for the registration key is selected and set. An example of the case will be described. When the power of the CD player 1 is turned on, a function name such as "INTRO" which is a default function of the cyclic key 4 is displayed on the function display section 2d as shown in FIG. You. The function of the cyclic key 4 can be selected by performing "choking" as described above. That is, in the state shown in FIG.
Then, “REP” is displayed on the function display unit 2d in accordance with the input operation.
EAT "→" SHUFFLE "→" DISCCAN "
, Etc., the functions stored in the memory table of the memory 34 can be sequentially selected in a cycle. Then, for example, by performing “press for 2 seconds” with “INTRO” selected, the “INTRO” function is executed. FIG. 4A shows registration keys 8, 9,
For example, 10 shows a state in which no function is set, and the function display sections 2a, 2b, and 2c are blank.

According to the present invention, functions that can be selected with the cyclic key 4 can be read from the memory table of the memory 34 and assigned to the registration keys 8, 9, and 10. In this case, first, the mode is shifted to the registration mode by a predetermined key input operation, that is, the operation for shifting to the registration mode. As an example of the registration mode transition operation here, for example, the registration keys 8 and 9 are sequentially "chopped",
Further, the registration key 10 is "pressed for two seconds". When the operation shifts to the registration mode by this operation, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), a function name "INTRO" blinks on the function display section 2a to set the function of the registration key 8 first. You. In this state, each time the registration key 8 is pressed “choking” as the first operation method, similarly to the case where the cyclic key 4 is operated, for example, “REPEAT” → "SHUFFLE"
→ The function name “DISCCAN”... Is sequentially selected and flashed.

For example, when "SHUFFLE" is blinking and displayed, by pressing "2 seconds", which is the second operation method, on the registration key 8, "SHUFFLE" is performed as a function of the registration key 8. Is fixed and set, and is lit on the function display section 2a as shown in FIG. 5 (a). In addition, since the setting information of the registration key 8 is stored in the registration memory 35 by performing “press for 2 seconds” here, for example, the setting information may be held until the user re-registers the setting information next time. it can.

Further, when the setting operation is completed by pressing the registration key 8 "for 2 seconds", the process then proceeds to the setting of the registration key 9 and, for example, "REPEA"
T ”, and“ DISC ”for the registration key 10.
When "SCAN" is registered, as shown in FIG. 5B, "REPEAT" is displayed on the function display section 2b, "DISCCAN" is displayed on the function display section 2c, and the setting information is further stored in the registration memory 35. Is stored. In this way, the registration mode ends when the setting for the registration keys 8, 9, and 10 is completed. Note that the registration mode may end when the setting of each registration key ends. In this case, after shifting to the registration mode, a setting operation is performed after selecting a registration key to be set.

Next, according to the flowchart of FIG.
The processing operation of the system controller in the registration mode will be described. When the power is turned on to the CD player 1, it waits for an input of a registration mode transition operation (S001). If it is determined that the registration mode shift operation has been performed, the process shifts to the registration mode (S002), and the function name is blinked on the function display section 2a corresponding to the registration key 8 (S003). Here, if no function is set in the registration key 8 at this time, the initial setting information such as "INTRO" is blinked and displayed, and the function is already set and the function display section 2a lights up. If so, the display is switched to blinking.

When the blinking display is started in this way,
Wait for the input of the registration key 8 (S004). Then, when an input is detected, it is determined whether the input operation is “short push” or “2 seconds push” (S005). This determination can be made, for example, by detecting the time from when the registration key 8 is pressed to when it is released. If it is determined in step S005 that the input is "chopping", the next function registered in the memory table is selected, and the blinking display of the function display unit 2a is updated by the selected function ( S006), step
Return to S005 and wait for input of registration key 8.

In step S005, "press for 2 seconds"
If it is determined that the function is
The function displayed in a is determined and switched to the lighting display (S007). Then, the determined function is stored in the registration memory 35 as a function of the registration key 8 (S008).

As described above, steps S004 to S0
After setting the registration key 8 as shown in 08,
Similarly, the setting of the registration key 9 (S009) and the setting of the registration key 10 (S009) are performed. After the setting of all the registration keys is completed, the registration mode is ended (S011).

In the flowchart shown in FIG.
Although an example in which the setting is performed in the order of the registration keys 8, 9, and 10 has been described, when a plurality of registration keys are provided as in the present embodiment, the setting may be performed in an arbitrary order. Further, here, the registration mode is ended after all the registration keys are set, but the registration mode may be ended when the setting of each registration key is ended.

By the way, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the function assigned to the cyclic key 4 is selected and set to the registration keys 8, 9 and 10, for example. Other operation keys
It is also possible to set a desired function.

Hereinafter, such an example will be described as a modification of the present invention. FIG. 7 shows a CD player 1a as a modification.
2 is a front view, and the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. In the modified example, operation keys 41 to 48 are provided on the operation panel, and portions of the display unit 2 corresponding to the arrangement positions of these operation keys are configured as function display areas 2e to 21. These operation keys include various functions of the CD player 1a (for example, “PL
“AY”, “STOP”, etc., and “INTRO”, “REPEAT”, “SHUFFLE” mentioned in the above embodiment.
"DISCCAN") can be set, and the set function name is displayed in the function display area 2e configured at a position corresponding to each operation key on the display unit 2.
To 2l.

Although the detailed description of the circuit blocks constituting the CD player 1a is omitted, FIG.
The configuration is the same as that shown in FIG. 3. In this modification, the operation keys 41 to 48 and the like constitute the operation unit 15. Further, the memory 34 is provided with a memory table in which, for example, almost all function information of the CD player 1a is stored, and is read and set by a required operation in the registration mode as described below. Have been able to.

FIG. 8 illustrates the processing operation of the system controller 33 when setting a function for each operation key. After the CD player 1 is powered on, the system waits for an input of a registration mode transition operation, and when the registration mode transition operation is detected, transitions to the registration mode (S201 → S202). The transition to the registration mode in this case is also performed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment.
For example, the operation keys 41 and 42 are sequentially "chopped",
Further, the operation is performed by a series of key operations such as pressing the operation key 43 "for 2 seconds".

When the mode shifts to the registration mode, first, an operation key for setting is selected (S203). In this setting operation, for example, it is determined that the selection operation has been performed by detecting that "chopping" has been performed on the operation key. When the operation key is selected, the function name is blinked on the function display section corresponding to the operation key (S204). If no function is set to the operation key at this time, for example, initial information such as "INTRO" is blinked and displayed, and the function is already set and the function display section is lit. In such a case, the function name is switched to blinking display.

When the blinking display is started in this way,
Wait for input of the operation key (S205). Then, when an input is detected, it is determined whether the input mode is “push for a short time” or “press for 2 seconds” (S206). Step S2
If it is determined in step 06 that the input is “push”, the next function registered in the memory table of the memory 34 is selected, and the blinking display of the function display unit is updated by the selected function (S207). Then, the process returns to step S206 and waits for the input of the operation key.

In step S206, "press for 2 seconds"
If it is determined that the function is selected, the function is selected and displayed on the function display section, and the display is switched to the lighting display (S2
08). Then, the determined function is stored in the registration memory 35 as the function of the operation key (S209). In this way, when the function of the selected operation key ends, the registration mode ends (S210).

In the flowchart shown in FIG.
The case where the setting is performed for one operation key has been described. However, when the setting of one operation key is completed, the setting operation for another operation key can be subsequently performed.
Alternatively, the registration mode may be terminated when all the desired operation key settings have been completed. Here, an example of setting one operation key at a time has been described. For example, a plurality of related functions are stored as a single combination, and the combination is selected in the registration mode to provide the plurality of functions. May be simultaneously assigned to a plurality of operation keys. Further, for a function provided with a dedicated operation key such as “power off”, for example, the function may not be set to the registration key and each operation key because the user is confused.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, the example in which the registration memory 35 is provided in the CD player 1 (1a) has been described. However, for example, an external storage in which a recordable storage medium such as a disk is provided separately is provided. It is also possible to configure as storage means. In this case, a disc storing desired setting information is loaded into the CD player 1 (1a),
By reading the setting information from the disk, a desired function can be set for each operation key. Further, the setting information set by the user can be stored in the external storage means.

Further, the description has been given by taking an example in which the present invention is applied to an in-vehicle CD player. However, the present invention can be applied to, for example, an MD player and a tuner. Not only for in-vehicle equipment, but also for home VTR (Video Tape Recorder)
der) and AV (Audio Visua)
l) The present invention can be applied to a device or a device provided with an operator and a display unit, such as a remote control device. Furthermore, in the touch panel type operation unit, for example, it was possible to select a function of an operation element displayed by an icon form or the like, but since the user directly touched the display unit, dirt and scratches were easily formed. . However, in the present invention, since the operation unit is provided separately from the display unit,
It is possible to realize a device that can reduce dirt and scratches on the display unit and can set the function of the operation element at a relatively low cost compared to the touch panel method.

[0041]

As described above, according to the present invention, the functions assigned to the controls can be selected and customized according to the user's convenience. All operations of the device can be performed. Therefore, normally, a function that is frequently used may be selected, and other functions may be selected as needed, so that operability is improved. In addition, when or after setting the function of the operation element, the function name can be displayed on the display means provided corresponding to the operation element, so that the user can visually check the installation state of the operation element. By grasping, it is possible to smoothly perform the setting operation of the function and the execution of the function.

Furthermore, since the function of the operation elements can be selected, the arrangement of the operation elements can be changed. Therefore, when the present invention is applied to, for example, an in-vehicle reproducing apparatus, the arrangement of the operation elements is changed. It can be adjusted to the position of the driver's seat (right or left handle). This makes it possible to contribute to safety during traveling by arranging the frequently used operators on the driver side.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the appearance of a CD player according to an embodiment of the present invention from the front.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the CD player according to the embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a playback unit of the CD player according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display mode in a registration mode.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display mode in a registration mode.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a system controller in a registration mode.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the appearance of a CD player according to a modification of the present invention from the front.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a system controller in a registration mode in a modified example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 1a CD player, 2 display unit, 2a to 2l function display unit, 8, 9, 10 function display unit, 16 playback unit,
33 system controller, 34 ROM, 35 registration memory, 41-48 operation keys

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A memory means in which a plurality of function information are stored, each time the first operation mode is performed, the plurality of function information can be selectively read out, and the second operation mode can be selectively read out. An operator capable of setting the function information read by the first operation method as its own function, provided at a position corresponding to the operator, and selected or set by the operator A function setting device, comprising: display means for displaying function information; and registration memory means for registering function information of the operator set by the second operation method. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the function information registered in the registration memory means is retained until a setting operation is performed by the operation element.
A function setting device according to item 1. 3. The registration memory as an external storage means,
The function setting device according to claim 1, wherein the function setting device is configured separately from the function setting device. 4. A method for setting a function of an operation element, wherein each time a first operation mode for the operation element is detected, a plurality of pieces of function information are selectively read out and displayed on a display means corresponding to the operation element. The selected function information is displayed, the function information read out by the first operation method by the second operation method is set as the function of the operation element, and the function information is further set by the second operation method. Function setting method, wherein registered function information is registered.