JPS6187258A - Automatic tape cassette supplying selecting and reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable to reproduce information signals continuously and easily even when each information signal is short by recording successively each unit information signal recorded on plural tape cassettes in a common tape cassette, and reproducing it successively. CONSTITUTION:A tape cassette 1 on which picture is recorded is stored to face the bar code 3 an opening on the back of a shelf 11. When storing of necessary tape cassette 1 in the shelf 11 is completed, the effect is inputted to a computer 24 operating a keyboard 25. A carrier 13 is moved successively to the shelf 11 in which the tape cassette 1 is stored by driving of driving devices 35, 36 based on a detected output of a detecting device 27. The bar code 3 of the tape cassette 1 is scanned and detected by a detector 21, and the detected output is supplied to the computer 24. A sending list of reproduced video signals is stored in the memory of the microcomputer 24, and projected in a monitor receiving set 26.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an automatic tape cassette supply selection and playback device.

[Conventional technology]

Conventional tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device (patent application 1973)
No. 9-37740), there are provided a plurality of shelves for storing tape cassettes each recording one unit of information signals such as advertisements and news, a plurality of playback devices into which the tape cassettes are loaded, and a plurality of shelves and a plurality of tape cassettes. The system includes a transport unit for transferring and transferring tape cassettes between playback devices, and a system control device, and is configured to transport desired tape cassettes stored in a plurality of shelves to the playback devices for playback. Ta.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, when using such a conventional tape cassette automatic supply selection playback device to sequentially send out advertisements with short broadcast times of about a few seconds, the playback time of the tape cassettes in the playback device and the time required to replace the tape cassettes are limited. Considering this, if the number of playback devices is limited, sequential playback of a plurality of tape cassettes becomes impossible.

In view of this point, the present invention proposes this type of tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device that can continuously play back a plurality of tape cassettes whose unit information signal recording time is short.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention comprises a plurality of shelves (11) each housing a tape cassette (11) on which one unit of information signal is recorded, and a plurality of playback devices (12a) into which tape cassettes (1) are loaded.
) to (12c), and a plurality of shelves (11) and a plurality of playback devices (12a) to (12c).
), which handles the delivery and transportation of flor &(13);
In the tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device having a system control device (24), a recording device (12a) is provided, and a plurality of tape cassettes (
When playing 1) continuously, the playback device (12b)
, (12c) and a recording device (12a) to sequentially record each one unit of information signal recorded in a plurality of tape cassettes (1) onto a common tape cassette (ell), and then record the information signals in a common tape cassette (ELL) using a playback device (12a). ) is characterized in that it is played back sequentially.

[Effect]

According to the present invention, each one unit of information signal recorded on a plurality of tape cassettes (1) is sequentially recorded on a common tape cassette (1) and then sequentially reproduced, so that the plurality of tape cassettes (1) are sequentially reproduced. Each one recorded on cassette (1)
Even if the unit information signals are rectangular, they can be easily reproduced continuously.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. First, an example of a tape cassette used in the apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. (1) shows this tape cassette as a whole, and video signals such as advertisements and news are recorded on the tape so as to form slanted tracks.

(1a) is an opening/closing cover on the front of the tape, which normally remains closed and protects the tape from dirt and intrusion of the seat.
After being loaded into the tape cassette (1), the tape is opened and the tape is pulled out from the tape cassette (1) and wound around a tape guide drum equipped with a rotating magnetic head.

Then, a rectangular recess (4) for label positioning is formed in this cover (1a) as shown in FIG.
4), a label (2) on which a barcode (3) related to the tape recording content is printed is attached. This barcode (3) is attached to the cover (1a) of the tape cassette +11 along its longitudinal direction.

The contents of the identification data by the barcode (3) attached to the tape cassette (1) include, for example, as shown in FIG. Sending number (stack)
title of the tape recording content for 14 characters C. Tape playback start time for 18 characters (hours, minutes, seconds and frames (1/30 seconds)) d. Tape playback time for 6 characters (hours, minutes) , seconds and frames) e
and a checksum g for one character.

Next, the mechanical configuration of the device of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. First, referring to FIG. 4, αω indicates a shelf device including a plurality of shelves (11). This shelf (11
) are arranged in a matrix of multiple rows (for example, 20 rows in practice) and multiple columns (for example, 3 columns in practice). The tape cassette (1) is manually stored in the shelf (11) from the front opening side of the shelf (11) so that its cover (1a) faces the opening on the back side of the shelf (11). The tape cassette (11) stored in the shelf (11) is positioned and held within the shelf (11).

On the back side of the shelf device Uω is a VTR (
12a), (12b), and (12c) are arranged so as to be stacked on top of each other. And this shelf device a and VTR (12a), (12b), (12
Pass the tape cassette (1) between the shelf (c) and the shelf (
11) and VTR (12a), (12b)
(12c) A transporter (13) is arranged for transporting between the two. This transport tlttll (13) is movable in the X and Y directions of the shelf device α0), receives the tape force set I-(1) from the back opening of the desired shelf (11), and receives the tape force set I-(1) from the back opening of the desired shelf (11).
12a), (12b), and (12c), and load it into the VTR (12a).

Receive the tape force set l-(1) discharged from either (12b) or (12c) and place it on the desired shelf (
11) and store it.

Such VTRs (12a), (12b), (
L2c), the transporter (13) and the drive device for the transporter (13) are housed in a box as a whole, although not shown, and the shelf device α
0) is attached to the case via a hinge so that it can be opened and closed as a single door, and a transparent double door is further attached to the front of the shelf device (101 via a hinge).

FIG. 5 shows the transporter (13) and the drive device (14) that drives it in the X and Y directions. (15) is a horizontal guide, to which a slider (16) is attached so as to be slidable in the X direction, and on this slider (16) a transporter (13) is attached. (17) and (1B) are vertical guides arranged parallel to each other, and sliders (19) and (1B), respectively.
(20) is attached to be slidable in the Y direction, and the horizontal guide (15) is connected to these sliders (19), (20).
It is installed so that it is passed over. The slider (16) and the sliders (19) and (20) are each driven separately by a timing belt stretched over a pulley that is driven by a motor (not shown).

The transporter (13) has upper and lower shelves (13a), (13
b) with a tunnel-like enclosure, for example a lower shelf (1
3b) (upper shelf (13a) is also possible), at one end of the opening,
A detector (21) for detecting the barcode (3) of the tape cassette (1) is embedded. When detecting the barcode (3) with this detector (21), use this detector (21).
1) scans the barcode (3) of the tape cassette (1) stored in the shelf (11), the transport machine (13)
be moved in the direction. Then, the barcodes of the tape cassettes (1) stored in all the shelves (11) of the shelving device QO) can be detected, and all the shelves (11)
The range of movement of the transporter (13) is set so that the tape cassette (1) can be delivered to and from the transporter (13).

Next, referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the shelf (11) and the V
TR(12a), (12b), <12c)
The operation of transferring the tape cassette (1) between the transport fi (13) and the transport fi (13) will be explained.

First, for example, insert the tape cassette (1) into the VTR (12c).
To load the desired shelf (11) as shown in FIG.
Kaurun Wil:B, (13) CD bottom (DMA (1)
3b) Inner tape cassette! - After feeding (1) in the direction of arrow a by a drive device such as a spring provided on the shelf (11), the transporter (13) is transported in the direction of arrow a to, for example, a VTR (12c), and the shelf below ( 13b) Transporter (
13) VT is driven by a drive device such as a belt conveyor installed in
Load the tape cassette (11) into R (12c) by feeding it in the direction of arrow C.

Next, the tape force ejected from the VTR (12c)
(To take out the VTR (12), as shown in Figure 7,
After feeding the tape cassette (11) in the direction of arrow C' from c) into the shelf (13a) above the transporter (13) by a driving device such as a belt conveyor installed on the transporter (13),
The machine (13) is transferred to the original or other shelf (11) in the direction of arrow b', and from the upper shelf (, 13a) to that shelf (11).
1), the tape cassette (1) is fed and stored in the direction of arrow a' by a drive device such as a belt conveyor provided on a transporter (13).

Next, referring to FIG. 3, the electrical system of the apparatus of the present invention will be explained. (24) is a microcomputer as a system control device. (25) is a keyboard as a human power device for the computer (2 cows). (26
) is a monitor receiver as an output device for the computer (24). These computer (24), keyboard (25), and monitor image receiver ta (26) are provided in a separate box from the apparatus shown in FIG. 4, and are connected by a cable.

(27) is the tape cassette +1 installed in the shelf device α0
), the number of the shelf (11) and a detection signal indicating the presence or absence of a tape cassette are detected by the detection device ( 27) to the computer (24).

(28) is a cassette state detection device installed in the transporter (13), which detects tape cassettes (1) from one of the shelves (11) to the transporter (13), and from the transporter (13) to the shelf (11).
) to one of the VTRs (12a), (12b),
Luck I from one of (12c)! To machine (13),
Ren W! machine (13) to VTR (12a), (12
b) A transition state to one of (12c) is detected and provided to the computer (24).

The detection output from the detector (21) shown in Figure 5 is an A/D
Via the converter (29) it is fed to the computer (24) where the reading data of the barcode (3) is stored in its memory.

(30) and (31) are respectively a switcher and a selector (including a special effect generator) controlled by a computer (24), and are VTRs (12a) and (12b).
).

The playback output of (12c) is input terminal (30a),
(30b).

(30c) to the switcher (30) and channel output terminals (318), (31B),
(31C), each channel output is supplied to the selector (31) and selected, and the output terminal (31C) is switched and supplied to the selector (31).
2) is supplied to a broadcaster (not shown).

The VTR control signal from the computer (24) is sent from the output terminal (24ν) to the VTR (12a) in FIG.

(12b) and (12c) to control playback, fast forwarding, rewinding, and stopping operations.

(35) and (36) are the X and Y directions of the drive device (14) that drives the transporter (13) in FIG. 5 in the X and Y directions, respectively.
It is a directional drive device. (39) and (40) are each X.

The computer (24) uses separate motors (step motors) for the Y-direction drive devices (35) and (36) to
, the Y-direction drive signal is connected to the drive amplifier (37), (3B
) are supplied to the motors (39) and (40), respectively.

(41) and (42) are X and Y direction drive devices (3
5).

(36) is the X and Y direction position detector of the FM machine (13), and its detection output is detected by the computer (24).
supplied to

Next, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the computer (2
4) VTR (12a) to (12c) and luck tJft! ! (13) How to control the drive device (14) will be further explained. In Figure 1, VTR (1
2a) to (12c) and a control means (45) for controlling the drive device (14), a storage means (46), and a calculation means (47).
, the determining means (48) and the searching means (49) each represent the functions of the computer (24). (51) is a VTR (
This is a switching circuit that switches and connects the recording signal input terminal R and the reproduction signal output terminal P of 12a) to (12c), and is switched and controlled by a control signal from the control signal output terminal (50) of the control means (45).

As will be described later, the storage means (46) stores the tape cassettes (1) stored in the shelf (11) in a predetermined order on the VTR (1).
A transmission list for reproduction and transmission in steps 2a) to (12c) is stored. This transmission list includes the playback start time and playback time of each tape cassette (1), the used VT
It includes the number of R, the number of shelf (11), etc.

By the way, in the VTRs (12a) to (12c), the time to rewind the tape cassette (1) that has finished playing, the time to eject the tape cassette (11) from the VTR, and the time to eject the tape cassette (1) from the VTR are as follows: Luck Il 1 machine (
13), the time to transport mt & (13) from that VTR to a certain shelf (1) and return it to that shelf (11),
While moving the transporter (13) to another shelf (11) and transferring the tape cassette I-(11 to the transporter (13)), move the transporter (13) again to the same VTR and insert that tape cassette I-(11) into the same VTR. - Time and VT without transferring (1) to VTR,
The fixed time that is the maximum value of the sum of the times from loading the tape cassette (1) tailor degree to the tape guide drum at R and starting playback is assumed to be A (for example, 20 seconds).

Let B be the -J variable time from the end time of reproduction of a certain tape cassette by a certain VTR to the start time of reproduction of the next tape cassette by the same VTR.

Therefore, the calculation means (47) uses the sending list stored in the storage means (46) to control the control means (45).
), the variable time B in a certain VTR is calculated.

The determining means (48) compares time B with time A and determines that B≦A.
The output of the determination is supplied to the control means (45) and the search means (49).

If B≦A, reproduction is performed on each VTR as specified in the transmission list.

For example, VTR (12a), (12b), (
12c).

(12a), ... are played in this order, and the VTR (
If the time B in 12a) is B≦A, then the search means (
49) to search for suitable free time and use the VTR (12a).
) is set to recording mode, the switching circuit (51) is switched, and the VTR (12b
), (12c) The unit video signals recorded in tape cassettes) (1) and (1) are played back and sequentially recorded. Then, when playing, the VTR
(12a), the tape cartridge loaded into this
The three unit video signals recorded in ll are sequentially retraced.

Next, a part of the operation of the device of the present invention will be explained. First, store the tape cassette +11 with recorded news or advertisements on any shelf (11) of the shelf device αO) from its front opening so that its barcode (3) faces the back opening of the shelf (11). . When the necessary tape cassettes (1) have been stored in the shelf (11), the user operates the keyboard (25) to input the information to the computer (24). Thus,
Based on the detection output of the detection device (27), the drive device (3
5) By driving (36), luck tll&'1l
1 (13) is sequentially moved to each column (11) where the tape cassette 1- (11) is stored, and the detector (21)
The barcode (3) of the tape force set l-(1) is determined by
) is scanned and detected, and the detection output is sent to an A/D converter (
29) to the computer (24). or,
Scan the barcode (3) of the tape cassette (1) with the detector (2).
When detecting in 1), the position detector (41) in the X and Y directions
, Based on the X and Y direction position detection output from (42), the shelf number where the tape force (1) is stored is simultaneously detected, and the shelf number where the tape is stored is detected along with the read data of the barcode (3). The shelf number is stored in the memory of the computer (24). Also, if the tape cassette (1) is replaced on the shelf (11) midway, the barcode (3) of the replaced tape cassette (1) will be displayed on the transporter (13).
) and the data read from the barcode (3) and the shelf number are simultaneously stored in the memory of the computer (24) in the same way as described above.

Next, a method of selectively transmitting reproduced video signals from a VTR will be explained. First, create a sending list. this is,
It may be created using a microcomputer (24) or may be created separately. This sending list is printed on paper. This transmission list is then stored in the memory of the microcomputer (24), and is continuously output and displayed on the screen of the monitor receiver (26).

Items in the transmission list include, for example, ■ transmission number, ■ mode identification number, ■ title, and ■ tape playback start time (
hours, minutes, seconds), ■Tape playback time (hours, minutes, seconds), ■
Cumulative tape playback time (hours, minutes, seconds), ■Shelf (shelf (11)
), (1) channel (any one of A to C), (4) VTR (any of numbers 1 to 3 corresponding to VTRs (12a) to (12c)), etc. Note that the order of the items is arbitrary.

Among the items ■～■ in the sending list, initially, for example, items ■～■
Fill in the column (some of the other items except ■ can be omitted) with data, and use the tape cassette (1) to fill in the remaining items.
Fill in the data obtained by considering the data read from the barcode (3) and the data of other items.

Of the items ■ to ■ in the sending list, the column for the initial item ■ is filled with data, and the remaining columns are filled with data read from the barcode (3) of the tape cassette (1) and other items. It is also possible to fill in the data obtained by taking into consideration the data for the following items.

Between each of the above-mentioned transmission numbers, there is a blank period for playback and transmission, such as when images of objects in the studio (for example, anallancers, performers, etc., chart panels, etc.), live (relay) images, etc. are being broadcast. There are cases. During this blank period, for example, enter rBREAKJ or rBKJ in the transmission number column of item ■.
is displayed, and its content (title) is displayed in the title column of item ■. Then, each time a blank period is inserted between transmission numbers, the channel is sequentially changed, and the VTR is also changed accordingly. In this way, special effects such as fade-in and fade-out can be generated by inserting a blank period (switching period) of zero time or minute time between transmission numbers. Incidentally, the time of this blank period is also included in the cumulative tape re-going time.

For example, the number of tape cassettes (1) necessary for broadcasting news, news shows, public notices, etc. in a certain time period is (1) on the shelf (11) of a tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device.
If the number of tape cassettes (1) is exceeded, use multiple tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback devices, each with one tape cassette (1).
Try to sort it out.

The tape cassette (1) stored in the shelf (11) is read from the barcode (3) of the tape cassette (1).
The identification data of 1) is stored in the memory of the computer (24), and each time the tape cassette + 1) stored in the shelf (11) is replaced, the identification data stored in the memory is updated. . As a result, the blanks in each item of the above-mentioned transmission list are filled in or corrected, and the result is displayed on the screen of the monitor receiver (26).

Next, a simple example (when public notices are broadcast) of the above-mentioned transmission list (displayed on the screen of the monitor receiver (26)) will be shown.

Table 1> Next, the contents of Table 1 will be explained. Each time there is a blank period between transmission numbers, the channels are sequentially changed to A-B-C-A.
It is switched cyclically.

The VTR is switched to a different VTR each time the transmission number changes, but there is no correspondence between VTR numbers 1 to 3 and channels A to C. However, when the channel is switched, the VT
Switch R as well. Although the time data actually includes hours, minutes, seconds, and frames, the frames are omitted for simplicity.

The dispatch numbers are not necessarily in numerical order; the numbers may be skipped or the order of the numbers may be reversed due to insertion of a dispatch number, etc.

There are cases where reproduced video signals from tape cassettes with different transmission numbers belonging to different channels are simultaneously reproduced by different VTRs, and the reproduced video signals of one channel are selectively transmitted by the selector (31). The video signals of tape cassettes with adjacent transmission numbers may be reproduced partially overlappingly at the time of transition, and may be faded in or faded out by the special effect generating device of the selector (31).

Next, another part of the operation of the device of the present invention will be explained.

The microcomputer (24) controls each section according to the sending list. First, the shelving device (shelf with lots (11
) of the desired tape cassette (1), for example, on a VTR (12
The case of transporting, loading, and regenerating a) will be explained. Desired tape strength setting 1' [) is stored on the shelf (1
Depending on the position of 1), motor (39), (40)
X and Y direction drive devices (35) and (36
) to move the Un-II machine (13) to the target shelf (11). The tape cassette (1) on the target shelf (11) is transferred to the shelf (13b) below the transport m1 (13). VT
Depending on the position of R (12a), the motor (39),
(40) to control the X and Y direction drive device (35),
(36) and transport the transporter (13) to the target VTR (
12a). Shelf (13b) under the transporter (13)
) is transferred to and loaded into the VTR (12a).

The switcher (30) and selector (31) are controlled to switch to predetermined positions, and the VTR (12a) is controlled to be in a playback state. V
When TR (12a) has finished playing, insert the tape cassette (
Rewind 1). The motors (39) and (40) are controlled according to the position of the VTR (12a) to drive the X and Y direction drive devices (35) and (36).
3) to the target VTR (12a). Luck Il1
The tape cassette (1) discharged from the VTR (12a) is transferred to the shelf (13a) above the machine (13). Depending on the position of the original or other shelf (11) storing the tape cassette (1), the motors (39) and (40) are controlled to drive the X and Y direction drive devices (35) and (36). The transporter (13) is moved to the target shelf (11). The tape cassette (1) on the shelf (13a) on the transporter (13) is transferred to the destination shelf (11).

Based on the detection outputs of the X, Y position detecting devices (41), (42) and the cassette state detecting device (28), the computer (24) determines the shelf (on which the tape cassettes (11) are stored) carried by the transport machine (13). 11), the number of the VTR to be loaded is detected.

The tape cassette t1) with sending number 11 in Table 1 above is V
It is played back by TR (12a), but the time B from the end of the playback to the start of playback of transmission number 14 (1) is 12 seconds, which is shorter than time A (=20 seconds). Therefore, during the blank period between transmission numbers 10 and 11, the tape cassette (
1), the VTR (12b) follows the advertising video signal of the transmission list 11 recorded thereon.

The video signal of the advertisement recorded in the tape cassette l-(1) of the sending list 1-12. 13 advertising video signal at 7:15 p.m.
It is played from minute 15 seconds to 7:15 minutes and 33 seconds.

In addition, Toshiko's VTR (12a) ~ (12c) is used as a playback device.
), it is also possible to provide a VTR as a dedicated recording device.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention described above, it is possible to obtain a tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device that can continuously play back a plurality of tape cassettes in which the unit information signal recording time is short.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 and 2 are block diagrams showing functional blocks of an embodiment of the device of the present invention and a flowchart for explaining the same, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical system of an embodiment of the device of the present invention. , FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views showing a part of the mechanical configuration of an embodiment of the device of the present invention, and front views showing other parts, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are the mechanical configuration of FIG. 4. 8 and 9 are perspective views of an example of a tape cassette used in the device of the present invention and a sectional view showing its cover. FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a bar code attached to the tape cassette. FIG. 3 is a pattern diagram showing a format. (1) is a tape cassette, (3) is a barcode, shout is a shelf device, (11) is a shelf, (12a), (12b)
, (12c) is a VTR (playback device), (13) is a transporter, (14) is a driving device for Un II machine, (24) is a microcomputer (system control bag W), (45) is a control means, ( 46) is a storage means, (47) is a calculation means, (
48) is a determining means, (49) is a searching means, and (51) is a switching circuit. Fig. 1 10 Material R device 11 Box 8 /2a, 12k, 72C vr*<prqvc>' Fig. 5

Claims (1)

[Claims] A plurality of shelves each storing tape cassettes each having one unit of information signal recorded thereon, a plurality of playback devices into which the tape cassettes are loaded, and delivery of the tape cassettes between the plurality of shelves and the plurality of playback devices. In a tape cassette automatic supply selection and playback device having a transporter for transporting and a system control device, when a recording device is provided and a plurality of tape cassettes whose information signal recording time is short are continuously played back, Using the above playback device and the above recording device,
Tape cassette automatic supply selection characterized in that each one unit of information signal recorded on each of the plurality of tape cassettes is sequentially recorded on the common tape cassette and then sequentially played back by the playback device. playback device.