KR100449086B1 - Method for making self-diagnosis of camcorder - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a method for self-diagnosis and recovery and a method of applying the same to a camcorder. A self-diagnosis method of a camcorder, comprising: diagnosing an abnormality of each component of a camcorder; Attempting to recover to a normal state by restarting an operation of a component having an abnormality as a result of the diagnosis; If it is determined that the normal recovery is impossible as a result of the recovery attempt, displaying the user treatment information for recovering this to normal.

According to the self-diagnosis method of the camcorder, even if an error occurs in the components constituting the camcorder, the user can easily cope with it.

Description

Method for making self-diagnosis of camcorder

The present invention relates to a self-diagnosis method of a camcorder, and more particularly, if there is an error in the operation of the components constituting the camcorder, it attempts self-diagnosis and self-recovery, and user action information necessary for normal recovery in case of restoration is impossible. It is about how to display.

In general, the self-diagnostic method of the product according to the prior art is as shown in FIG.

1 is a flowchart illustrating a self-diagnostic method according to the prior art.

First, according to the set self-diagnosis item, diagnose the presence or absence of abnormalities for each component of the camcorder (S100).

If there is no abnormality in the operation and state of all the components constituting the camcorder, step 100 is repeated, and if there is an abnormality, the next step is performed (S110).

If there is an abnormality in the operation and state of the components of the camcorder, the operation of the camcorder is stopped and the component and the abnormality of the abnormality are displayed (S120).

The conventional self-diagnosis method as described above does not attempt self-recovery even if it indicates an abnormality in the operation and state of the components of the camcorder, and the user knows the specific method to cope with it or refer to the product manual. There was a problem to deal with.

In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for self-diagnosis and self-repair of each element of a camcorder, and displaying user action information for normal recovery when recovery is impossible. .

1 is a flowchart illustrating a self-diagnosis method according to the prior art,

2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a camcorder,

3 is a flowchart illustrating a self-diagnosis method of a camcorder according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart for describing an operation of step 300 of FIG. 3 in more detail.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

200: control unit 210: deck mechanism unit

215: sensor 220: storage

230: display unit 240: imaging unit

250: key input unit

In order to achieve the above object, the self-diagnostic method according to the present invention comprises the steps of: (a) diagnosing the abnormality of each component constituting the camcorder; (b) attempting to recover to a normal state by restarting an operation of a component having an abnormality as a result of the diagnosis; and (c) if it is determined that the normal recovery is impossible as a result of the recovery attempt, displaying user treatment information for recovering this to normal.

Preferably, the camcorder includes a tape for storing image data, a capstan for driving the tape at a constant speed, a head drum for recording image data on the tape, a reel for driving the tape at high speed, a battery for supplying power, And a zoom lens for receiving the image data, wherein step (a) includes diagnosing an abnormality of the load and unload operation of the tape; Diagnosing the abnormality of the rotation operation of the capstan; Diagnosing the abnormality of the rotation operation of the head drum; Diagnosing abnormality of the rotation operation of the reel; Diagnosing whether the tape is mounted, whether or not recording is possible, and a remaining amount state; Diagnosing a state of charge of the battery; Diagnosing abnormality of the zooming operation of the zoom lens; Diagnosing the abnormality of the auto focus operation of the zoom lens; Diagnosing abnormality of the operation of the zoom lens stop; performing at least one or more steps.

Preferably, step (c) comprises determining whether to recover the result of performing step (b); Repeating the step (a) when recovering the recovery result and determining whether the predetermined number of times of performing the step (b) has been exceeded when not recovering; And repeating the step (b) when the excess result is not exceeded and determining that the excess is not recoverable.

Preferably, the step (c) displays at least one or more of the abnormalities, user treatment information for normal recovery, and information on the address of the website related to the camcorder and information on the contact information.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of a camcorder, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of self-diagnosis of a camcorder according to the present invention.

As shown, the camcorder to which the self-diagnosis method of the camcorder according to the present invention is applied is powered by a battery (not shown), and records and reproduces image data on a tape (not shown).

In addition, the camcorder to which the method according to the present invention is applied detects whether there is an abnormality of each element and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 200 according to a detection signal of the sensor unit 215 and the sensor unit 215. The control unit 200 performs various commands for attempting the control, the imaging unit 240 that receives image data according to the control signal of the control unit 200, the key input unit 250 that applies various commands to the control unit 200, Deck mechanism unit 210 for recording and reproducing the image data on the tape according to the control signal of the control unit 200, the storage unit 220 for storing the program and user treatment information for self-diagnosis and self-recovery attempts, and more A display unit 230 for displaying contents and user treatment information is provided.

Preferably, the imaging unit 240 includes a zoom lens (not shown) for enlarging and reducing a subject to be input as image data, and an aperture (not shown) for adjusting an amount of light of an input image.

Preferably, the deck mechanism 210 includes a capstan (not shown) for driving the tape (not shown) at a constant speed, a head drum (not shown) for recording image data on the tape, and a high speed tape. A reel (not shown) for running is provided.

Preferably, the sensor unit 215 is a loading unit sensor (not shown) for detecting the loading and unloading operation of the tape, a capstan sensor (not shown) for detecting the abnormality of the rotation operation of the capstan, the rotation of the head drum Drum sensor (not shown) for detecting abnormality of operation, reel sensor (not shown) for detecting abnormality of rotation operation of reel, tape remaining amount sensor (not shown) for detecting remaining amount of tape, mounting of the tape Tape detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the presence, tap sensor (not shown) for detecting the recording prevention step of the tape, zooming sensor (not shown) for detecting the abnormality of the zooming operation of the zoom lens of the imaging unit 240 ), A focus sensor (not shown) for detecting an abnormality of an auto focus operation of a zoom lens, an aperture sensor (not shown) for detecting an abnormality of an opening / closing operation of an aperture of a zoom lens, and a battery sensor for detecting a charging state of a battery ( Not shown).

Preferably, although the sensor unit 215 may detect the operation or state of the sensing object, the control unit 200 is based on the control signal of the control unit 200 controlling the operation of the sensing object and the feedback signal fed back. You can also diagnose any abnormalities.

When the power source is initially applied to the camcorder, the control unit 200 loads the self-diagnosis and self-repair program stored in the storage unit 220 and inputs the abnormality of the element of the set self-diagnosis item from the sensor unit 215. Diagnosis is performed based on the detection signal, and when the deck mechanism unit 210 and the image pickup unit 240 are controlled for operation, the controller continuously diagnoses the abnormality at a predetermined time period (for example, a vertical synchronization cycle) (S300).

If the preset self-diagnostic element and additional components (tape and battery, not shown) of the imaging unit 240 and the deck mechanism unit 210 do not have any abnormality, the control unit 200 repeatedly performs step 300. If there is a problem, the next step is performed (S310).

The controller 200 outputs a control signal for restarting the component having an error among the set self-diagnostic item elements, and attempts to recover the abnormal state normally (S320).

The controller 200 determines whether the abnormal component is normally restored, and if the abnormal component is normally restored, repeats step 300 and performs the next step when the abnormal component is not restored (S330).

The control unit 200 determines whether the number of normal recovery attempts for a particular element exceeds a predetermined number of times, and if the determination result is not exceeded, repeats the step 320, and if it exceeds, determines that the recovery is impossible and then To perform the step (S340).

The control unit 200 reads from the storage unit 220 information on abnormalities of elements that cannot be normally restored, user treatment information for normal recovery, and related website addresses and contacts of the repair center, and the like on the display unit 230. It is displayed (S350).

The operation of step 300 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 4.

4 is a flowchart for describing an operation of step 300 of FIG. 3 in more detail.

The control unit 200 outputs a control signal to the deck mechanism unit 210 to check whether there is an abnormal operation of loading and unloading a tape (not shown) for recording and reproducing image data to the deck mechanism unit 210. And based on the detection signal input from the loading sensor (not shown) of the sensor unit 215 and diagnoses the abnormality (S301).

The control unit 200 outputs a control signal to the deck mechanism unit 210 to check whether there is an abnormality in the rotation of the capstan (not shown) of the deck mechanism unit 210 for traveling the tape at a constant speed, and then the sensor unit ( On the basis of the detection signal input from the capstan sensor (not shown) of 215 to diagnose the abnormality (S302).

The control unit 200 outputs a control signal to the deck mechanism unit 210 for checking whether there is an abnormality in the rotation of the head drum (not shown) of the deck mechanism unit 210 for recording and reproducing image data on the tape. Based on the detection signal input from the drum sensor (not shown) of the sensor unit 215 to diagnose the abnormality (S303).

Then, the control unit 200 outputs a control signal for checking whether there is an abnormality in the rotation operation of the reel (not shown) for winding or rewinding the tape to the deck mechanism unit 210 and the reel sensor of the sensor unit 215. On the basis of the detection signal input from the (not shown) to diagnose the abnormality (S304).

The control unit 200 outputs a control signal for checking whether the tape is mounted, whether it can be recorded, and the remaining state to the deck mechanism unit 210, and a tape detection sensor (not shown) of the sensor unit 215, a tap sensor ( Not shown), and based on the detection signal input from the tape remaining amount sensor (not shown), respectively, whether the abnormality is diagnosed (S305).

The controller 200 outputs a control signal for checking the state of charge of the battery (not shown), which is an additional component that supplies power to the deck mechanism unit 210, to the deck mechanism unit 210 and the sensor unit 215. Based on the detection signal input from the battery sensor (not shown) of the diagnosis of the abnormality (S306).

The controller 200 outputs a control signal to the imaging unit 240 to check whether there is an abnormality in zooming (not shown) of the zoom lens (not shown) of the imaging unit 240 for enlarging and reducing the subject and recording the image data. The abnormality is diagnosed based on the detection signal input from the zooming sensor (not shown) of the sensor unit 215 (S307).

The controller 200 outputs a control signal for checking whether there is an abnormality in the auto focus operation of the zoom lens (not shown) of the imaging unit 240 to the imaging unit 240 and the focus sensor (not shown) of the sensor unit 215. The abnormality is diagnosed based on the detection signal input from the step S308.

The controller 200 outputs a control signal for checking whether an opening / closing operation of an aperture (not shown) of the zoom lens (not shown) of the imaging unit 240 is abnormal to the imaging unit 240, and stops the aperture of the sensor unit 215. The abnormality is diagnosed based on the detection signal input from the sensor (not shown) (S309).

The controller 200 performs at least one or more steps among the detailed operations of step 300, and the order thereof is irrelevant to the above order.

Although the above has been shown and described with respect to preferred embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, it is usually in the art to which the invention belongs without departing from the spirit of the invention claimed in the claims. Anyone of ordinary skill in the art can make various modifications, as well as such modifications are within the scope of the claims.

According to the method of self-diagnosis and recovery according to the present invention and a method applied to the camcorder, the self-diagnosis and self-repair of the components constituting the product, the information on the specific method for normal recovery in case of recovery is impossible I can display it.

Claims (4)

In the self-diagnosis method of the camcorder, (a) diagnosing an abnormality of each component constituting the camcorder; (b) attempting to recover to a normal state by restarting an operation of a component having an abnormality as a result of the diagnosis; and (c) if it is determined that normal recovery is impossible as a result of the recovery attempt, displaying user treatment information for recovering the normal recovery to normal. 2. The camcorder of claim 1, wherein the camcorder supplies a tape for storing image data, a capstan for driving the tape at a constant speed, a head drum for recording image data on the tape, a reel for driving the tape at high speed, and a power supply. And a zoom lens for receiving the image data, and the step (a) Diagnosing abnormality of the load and unload operation of the tape; Diagnosing the abnormality of the rotation operation of the capstan; Diagnosing the abnormality of the rotation operation of the head drum; Diagnosing abnormality of the rotation operation of the reel; Diagnosing whether the tape is mounted, whether or not recording is possible, and a remaining amount state; Diagnosing a state of charge of the battery; Diagnosing abnormality of the zooming operation of the zoom lens; Diagnosing the abnormality of the auto focus operation of the zoom lens; Diagnosing abnormality of the operation of the zoom lens stop; self-diagnosis method of a camcorder, characterized by performing at least one or more steps. The method of claim 1, wherein step (c) Determining whether to recover the result of step (b); Repeating the step (a) when recovering the recovery result and determining whether the predetermined number of times of performing the step (b) has been exceeded when not recovering; And repeating the step (b) when the excess determination result is not exceeded, and determining that it is irreparable when the excess is exceeded. The method of claim 1, wherein step (c) And at least one of the abnormalities, user treatment information for normal recovery thereof, information on the address of the website related to the camcorder, and information on the contact information.