KR100672434B1 - Display device and method for displaying VCR tape remainder using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a video device that can easily display the remaining amount of the VCR tape using a video device, and to a method of displaying the remaining VCR using the same. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image device displaying an image input through a VCR, comprising: an infrared receiver receiving an entire time of a video tape mounted on the VCR, and an on-screen for processing a remaining time of the video tape; An OSD processing unit, a display unit for displaying an image of the videotape, a memory unit for storing the total time and duration of the videotape, and controlling the entire video device and controlling the remaining time of the videotape. It provides a video device characterized in that it comprises a control unit for controlling to be calculated and displayed on the display unit. Therefore, according to the present invention, the remaining amount of the VCR tape can be easily displayed by using a video device.

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1 is a block diagram illustrating a video device according to the present invention;

2 is a flowchart for explaining a VCR remaining amount display method using a video device according to the present invention

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawings *

10: video device 11: tuner

12 control unit 13 infrared receiving unit

14: video decoder unit 15: OSD processing unit

16: image processing unit 17: display unit

18: Memory section (cause of locking) 20: VCR

30: remote control

The present invention relates to a video device, and more particularly, to a video device that can easily display the remaining amount of the VCR tape using the video device, and a VCR remaining amount display method using the same.

Electronic devices are used in various ways in modern people, and video equipment such as TV is becoming a necessity in the home.

In the early days, video devices such as TVs only watched a few broadcasts, but are now used as a tool for obtaining various information through dozens and hundreds of broadcasts.

After color TV broadcasting, stereo sound, remote control device, subtitle broadcasting, data broadcasting, etc. have adopted some digital technologies. In the 90's, computer and network technologies have been spreading more rapidly, so that the broadcasting field can realize high-definition and multifunctional TV. Digital TV was pursued as a video device.

In the case of digital TV (hereinafter, DTV), one program of HDTV level and three or more programs of SDTV level can be transmitted to one channel, and digital signal transmission and processing make it possible to enjoy a much cleaner screen. The ghost phenomenon can be solved on its own, and radio waves reflected by obstacles can be solved on their own.

Looking at the status of domestic broadcasting, after the pilot broadcast in 2000, the metropolitan area is performing the main broadcast in 2002, the metropolitan city is scheduled for 2004, and will complete the conversion of DTV broadcasting by 2010.

Recently, a TV such as a VCR player, a DVD player and a set-top box (STB) are connected to one TV to watch a true digital broadcast.

However, despite these developments, VCR players are still widely used to play stored images around us.

Unlike a DVD title played in a DVD player, a video tape played in a VCR player has a problem that it is difficult to check how much time is left when viewing a VCD tape because it is played in an analog manner. Of course, some high-end models of VCR may provide the remaining time on their own, but they are limited to specific models and are expensive compared to general products.

Especially in the case of combos that have a mix of VCRs and DVDs in recent years, such advanced functions are rarely included.

 And most users use the TV remote control mainly, and since the TV remote itself includes the play, stop, fast forward, and rewind functions of the VCR remote control, it was difficult to find the VCR remote control.

Therefore, in the case of most VCRs, there is a problem in that the work of checking the tape winding degree after visually pulling out the VCR tape has been performed to check the remaining time.

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, an object of the present invention is to provide a video device that can easily display the remaining amount of the VCR tape using a video device and a VCR remaining amount display method using the same.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an image device for displaying an image input through a VCR, the infrared receiver receiving the entire time of the video tape mounted on the VCR, and displaying the remaining time of the video tape To control the on-screen display (OSD) processing unit for performing the processing, the display unit for displaying the image of the video tape, the memory unit for storing the total time and the running time of the video tape, And a control unit for controlling the video tape to calculate a remaining time and to display the video tape on the display unit.

Preferably, the on-screen display unit performs a process for displaying the remaining time of the videotape by numbers, graphs, and flags.

Preferably, the video device receives the remaining time through a remote controller for controlling the video device, and the remote controller includes a hot key for checking the remaining time.

The remote controller preferably includes a hot key for checking the remaining time with a graph and a flag.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises the steps of switching the video device to the VCR mode, storing the entire play time of the video tape mounted on the VCR to the video device, and when the VCR is played And counting the play time in the control unit and displaying the play time of the video tape on the display unit of the video device.

The VCR mode is preferably a case where a channel of the video device is changed to a channel for displaying an image of the VCR.

When the channel of the video device is changed to a channel for displaying the video of the VCR, the video device may display an on-screen display requesting to input the entire play time through the display unit of the video device. .

In addition, the play time of the videotape is preferably displayed when the display device receives the display command through a remote controller to control.

Here, the remaining time of the videotape is represented by one of a number or a graph and a flag.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily check the remaining amount of the VCR tape by using a video device.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention that can specifically realize the above object will be described.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a video device according to the present invention.

The imaging apparatus 10 according to the present invention includes a tuner 11, a controller 12, an infrared receiver 13, an image decoder 14, an OSD processor 15, an image processor 16, and a display 17. And an interface unit 18 and a memory unit 19.

The tuner 11 tunes a channel in a broadcast signal transmitted through a radio frequency.

The controller 12 controls the entire video device 10, and when the video device 10 is in the VCR mode, receives the total play time, counts the play time of the VCR, and calculates the remaining time of the VCR.

The infrared receiver 13 receives a user (manager) control signal, that is, a remote controller infrared signal (Infra Red: IR). It also receives the total time of the video tape mounted on the VCR.

The video decoder 14 decodes a video signal among broadcast signals input through the tuned channel.

The OSD processor 15 displays analog broadcast information (KBPS) or digital broadcast information (PSIP) in a subtitle-type OSD (On Screen Display) in a predetermined region of the display unit 17, or displays the remaining time of the VCR in numbers or graphs and A process for displaying with a flag is performed.

The image processor 16 processes an image (or mixed) of the image decoded by the image decoder 14 and the broadcast information and / or commercial mode processed by the OSD processor 15 to match the format of the display unit 17. .

The display unit 17 displays an image processed by the image processor 16.

In addition, the memory unit 18 stores the total time and duration of the VCR tape being displayed on the video device 10.

The interface unit 19 interfaces the video and audio data between the VCR 20 and the video device 10.

In addition, in the present invention, a separate function may be added to the remote controller 30, and the input of time may be a menu function displayed in the form of an on-screen display (OSD) on the video device 10 using the numeric keys and the menu keys of the remote controller. In addition, it is possible to have a separate key (first hot key) for checking the remaining time and a flag key (second hot key) for displaying the current remaining amount in the entire section.

2 is a flowchart for explaining a VCR remaining amount display method using a video device according to the present invention.

In the method of displaying the remaining VCR using the video device according to the present invention, the video device 10 is switched to the VCR mode, that is, the channel (CH3 or CH4) for outputting the video of the VCR (S10).

Then, the control unit of the video device detects this and displays whether to check the VCR play time through the display unit in the form of an on-screen display and checks the input result from the user (S20).

As a result (S20), if checked, it is requested to input the play time of the entire tape (S30).

Accordingly, the user inputs the entire play time (S40). Then, the control unit of the imaging apparatus stores the memory unit.

The controller counts the play time of the VCR according to the video and / or audio signal of the VCR input through the VCR (S50).

Subsequently, when an infrared signal from the remaining time confirmation key (first hot key) or flag key (second hot key) of the remote controller is input (S80), the controller displays the VCR play time as a number or the total play time as a bar graph. Among them, a flag is displayed on the current progress portion (S90).

In the video device and the method of displaying the VCR remaining amount using the same, the remaining amount of the VCR tape can be easily displayed using the video device.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but should be defined by the claims.

Claims (10)

In the video device to display the video input through the VCR, When the channel of the video device is changed to a channel for displaying the video of the VCR, the video device is switched to the VCR mode, and the display unit of the video device requests to input the entire play time of the video tape mounted on the VCR. An on-screen display (OSD) processing unit for displaying an on-screen display and performing a process for displaying the remaining time of the videotape when the user inputs the entire play time; An infrared receiver for receiving an entire play time of a video tape mounted on the VCR from the user; A display unit which displays an image of the video tape; A memory unit for storing the total play time and duration of the videotape; And a controller for controlling the entire video device and calculating the remaining time of the video tape to be displayed on the display unit. The method of claim 1, And the on-screen display unit performs a process for displaying the remaining time of the videotape by a number, a graph, and a flag. The method of claim 1, And the image device receives the remaining time confirmation input through a remote controller for controlling the image device. The method of claim 3, wherein And the remote controller includes a hot key for inputting the remaining time confirmation input. The method of claim 3, wherein And the remote controller includes a hotkey for checking the remaining time with a graph and a flag. When the channel of the video device is changed to a channel for displaying the video of the VCR, the video device is switched to the VCR mode, and the display unit of the video device requests to input the entire play time of the video tape mounted on the VCR. Displaying an on-screen display; If the user inputs the total play time, storing the total play time of the video tape mounted on the VCR in the video device; Counting the play time in the controller of the video device when the VCR is played; And displaying the play time of the videotape on a display unit of the video device. delete delete The method of claim 6, Displaying the play time of the videotape on the display unit of the video device, And displaying the play time of the videotape when the display device receives the display command through a remote controller. The method of claim 6, The play time of the video tape is displayed by using one of a number, a graph or a flag, VCR remaining method using a video device.

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