KR100672435B1 - Display device and method for setting menu thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a video device and a menu setting method thereof which minimizes the inconvenience of viewing a video device by minimizing the size of the menu screen to be displayed on-screen. According to the present invention, a display device for displaying an image on the video device, and a screen for displaying a menu screen of the video device on a display unit having a size selected from a user's remote control, is provided. An on-screen display processing unit for performing the operation, a storage unit for storing the on-screen display size information of the menu selected by the user, and receives the menu size control command from the user to perform it and store it in the memory unit, the memory unit And a control unit for controlling an on-screen display processing unit to display the menu screen on the display unit according to the information stored in the display unit. Therefore, according to the present invention, the image displayed on the video device can be viewed without being disturbed by the menu screen displayed on the screen.

Menu, On-Screen Display, OSD

Description

Display device and method for setting menu

1 is a view for explaining a menu screen display state in a video device according to the prior art;

2 is a view for explaining a menu screen display state in a video device according to the present invention;

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

4 is a flowchart for explaining a method of setting a menu size in an imaging apparatus according to the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating a remote controller used when setting a detailed menu in an image device according to the present invention.

6 is a flowchart for explaining a method of setting a detailed menu in an imaging apparatus 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

The present invention relates to menu setting in a video device, and more particularly, to a video device and a menu setting method thereof which minimizes the inconvenience of viewing a video device by minimizing the size of a menu screen to be displayed on-screen.

In general, digital TVs provide various functions as compared to analog TVs, and a user may selectively use these functions through a user interface called a menu.

In this case, the menu may be divided into a main menu and a sub menu.

Here, the submenu is a submenu that collects related functions for each main menu item, and is usually displayed when the upper main menu item is selected. In some cases, the submenu may exist.

In the future, there will be more and more features that digital TV can offer, and more and more menu items will allow users to use all of these features.

This menu item is then displayed in the form of an on-screen display (OSD).

Hereinafter, a menu OSD of an image apparatus according to the related art will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view for explaining a menu screen display state in a video device according to the prior art.

The display of the menu screen in the image apparatus 10 according to the related art is basically performed while watching the broadcast program of a specific channel through the display unit 20 while the image apparatus is powered on.

When the user presses a menu key to change a menu item, the menu 20 is displayed on the display unit 20 in the form of an OSD. In this case, the OSD menu 30 includes a main menu 31, a first sub menu 32 under the main menu 31, a second sub menu 33 under the first sub menu 32, and the like. do.

In FIG. 1, a channel, an image, an audio, a time, a general, and the like become main menu items and move to lower sub menus 32 and 33 as each main menu item is selected.

However, the menu displayed in the OSD form is generally large and fixed so that when the menu item is changed while watching a video device (TV), the menu OSD obscures the TV screen, causing inconvenience to watching TV. do.

In particular, the user for changing the menu items, although not particularly relevant, there is a problem that the viewing of the video device is limited to the rest of people watching.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a video device and a menu setting method thereof that minimizes the inconvenience of viewing a video device by minimizing the size of the menu screen to be displayed on-screen.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a display device for displaying an image on the video device, and a display unit for displaying a menu screen of the video device in a size selected from the user's remote control An on-screen display processing unit for performing a process for on-screen display in a storage unit, a storage unit for storing on-screen display size information of a menu selected by the user, and receiving a menu size control command from the user to perform the memory unit And a control unit for controlling an on-screen display processing unit to display the menu screen on the display unit according to the information stored in the memory unit.

The storage unit may further store location information of the menu screen together with size information of the menu screen displayed on the display unit.

In addition, the size of the menu screen preferably has a size of 1/2 or less of the diagonal distance of the display unit.

The menu screen may be configured at one side or the center of the edge of the display unit.

In this case, it is preferable that one menu item is displayed on the display unit of the menu screen.

In addition, the menu screen displays a sub menu item of the menu item or a higher menu item one by one by using a channel control key and a volume control key or a specific numeric key of the remote controller, and selected by the enter (confirmation) key or a specific key of the remote controller. Preferably, the operation of the menu item is performed.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an on-screen display of the menu screen on the display unit of the video device, the step of requesting the selection of the size of the menu screen when selecting a menu item in the video device, and the result of the request According to the present invention, there is provided a method of setting a menu in an image apparatus, comprising the step of selectively adjusting the size of the menu screen displayed on the display unit.

Here, the size of the menu screen is preferably adjusted to 1/2 or less of the diagonal length of the display unit.

And when the size of the menu screen is selectively adjusted, preferably further comprising the step of adjusting the position displayed on the display unit.

In addition, the step of selectively adjusting the size of the menu screen includes a general menu screen size consisting of at least two main menu items and a menu screen size smaller than the general menu screen size consisting of one main menu item. It is preferable to select one.

In this case, when the small size of the menu screen consisting of the one main menu item is selected, only one of the sub menu items of the main menu item is displayed.

In addition, when a small menu screen size consisting of the one main menu item is selected, the sub menu item or the upper menu item of the menu item is controlled by a channel control key, a volume control key or a specific numeric key of the remote controller controlling the video device. The menu items are displayed one by one, and the operation of the menu item selected by the enter key or the specific key of the remote controller is preferably performed.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the image displayed on the video device can be viewed without being disturbed by the menu screen displayed on the screen. The image can be viewed even during the auto convergence.

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.

The same components as in the prior art are given the same names and the same reference numerals for convenience of description, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

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

2 is a view for explaining a menu screen display state in a video device according to the present invention.

The display of the menu screen on the video device 10 according to the present invention is basically performed while watching the broadcast program of a specific channel through the display unit 20 in the power state of the video device.

However, when the user presses a menu key to change a menu item, the menu 20 is displayed on the display 20 in the form of an OSD. In this case, the menu 40 of the OSD type initially displays only the main menu 41. do.

And a menu which is also OSD equivalent to this main menu 41 is preferably displayed on one side of the display unit 20. Of course, it can be displayed in the center. In addition, the size can also be adjusted according to the user's taste to the size of 1/2 to 1/100 of the diagonal length of the display unit 20.

Therefore, it is possible to minimize the broadcast viewing restriction displayed on the video device.

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

In the imaging apparatus according to the present invention, the imaging apparatus 10 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. Section 17 and a memory section 18 for storing the OSD size status.

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

The control unit 12 provides a menu screen according to a user's request, receives a menu size control command from the user, stores the same in the memory unit 18, stores the same in the memory unit 18, and displays the display unit 17 through the OSD processing unit 15. Display on.

The infrared receiver 13 receives a user control signal, that is, a remote controller infrared signal (Infra Red: IR).

Here, 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) as a subtitle-type OSD (On Screen Display) in a predetermined area of the display unit 17, or displays a menu OSD at a size selected by a user. Perform the processing to display.

The image processor 16 processes an image (or mixed) of the image decoded by the image decoder 14 and the broadcast information and / or menu OSD 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.

The memory unit 18 also stores menu OSD size and position information set in the image device 10.

The controller 12 provides a menu screen according to a user's request, receives menu OSD size and position information from the user, stores the same in the memory unit 18, and displays the display unit 17 through the OSD processor 15. Control the display.

4 is a flowchart for explaining a method of setting a menu size in an imaging apparatus according to the present invention.

In a method of setting a menu size in a video device according to the present invention, a user selects a menu size item among menu items by using a remote key or a local key attached to the video device (S10).

The image apparatus then selects the menu OSD size, and in this case, the user selects one of a large size and a small size to determine the size selected by the user (S20).

As a result of the determination (S20), when the large size is selected, the large size OSD of the menu is selected, and thus the large menu OSD is displayed (S30).

However, in the determination result (S20), when the small size is selected, the small size of the menu OSD is selected, and thus the small menu OSD is displayed (S40). Of course, even in the case of the small menu as described above, the size can be adjusted to 1/2 to 1/100 of the diagonal length of the display unit according to the user's taste.

When the menu OSD resizing is completed (S50), the completed contents are stored in the memory unit.

5 is a diagram illustrating a remote controller used when setting a detailed menu in an image device according to the present invention.

First, a remote controller 1 used when setting a detailed menu in a video apparatus according to the present invention includes a plurality of numeric keys 2 used for directly inputting a channel or adjusting an internal menu function (sleep, wake up time setting, etc.); Up / Down volume control keys (VOL) (3,4) for adjusting the volume, Left / Right channel control keys (CH) (5,6) for adjusting the channel and , A TV remote control key section 9a composed of an enter key 7 used for setting confirmation, a menu key 8 for executing a menu, a play key for performing a playback operation on a VCR / DVD, and playback. Stop key to stop the operation, Pause key to stop the current screen, Forward search key for fast forward or reverse search of the image being played, Reverse search key, Forward or backward on the VCR Adjust forward rotation detection key, reverse detection key, recording key, and TV channel used for winding A VCR / DVD remote control key section (9b) consisting of a channel adjustment key (CH) and the like for. Of course, there may be no VCR / DVD remote control key portion 9b.

Up / Down volume control keys (VOL) (3,4) for adjusting the volume, Left / Right channel control keys (CH) (5,6) for adjusting the channel And the enter key 7 used to confirm the setting is used to move the menu for setting the detailed menu item of the present invention.

In other words, by default, the Enter key is the action key of the currently selected menu item, the left key moves to the upper level menu, the right key moves to the lower level menu, and the up / down keys moves the other menu out of the current level menu. The key used to display.

This will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 6.

The remote control also has the up / down volume control keys (VOL) (3, 4), the left and right channel control keys (CH) (5, 6) for adjusting channels, and If there is no enter key 7 used for confirmation, a numeric key can be used as appropriate. For example, key 5 corresponds to the enter key, key 4 and key 6 correspond to the left and right keys, respectively, key 2 and key 8 correspond to the up and down keys, respectively.

6 is a flowchart for explaining a method of setting a detailed menu in an imaging apparatus according to the present invention.

In the method of setting a detailed menu in an image apparatus according to the present invention, when a menu item is selected (S110), the controller determines a set menu size (S120).

If the determination result (S120) is set to a large size, and displays the existing menu OSD, and performs the operation according to (S130).

When the menu OSD operation is completed (S140), the OSD is removed.

However, if the determination result (S120) is set to a small size, the initial main menu icon (for example, the “channel” item in FIG. 2) of the small size is displayed (S150).

Next, the input key value is determined (S160).

If it is determined in step S160 that the enter key (refer to 7 in FIG. 5) is inputted, the initial main menu item function is performed (S170).

If the determination result (S160) and the right key (see 6 in FIG. 5) is input, the first sub-icon is displayed (S180). That is, the operation for selecting the 'channel' item in FIG. That is, one of submenu icons (automatic channel, channel edit, signal strength, broadcast name, broadcast setting, and screen input) under the 'channel' item of FIG. 1 is displayed (S180).

In addition, if one of the up and down keys (3 and 4 of FIG. 5) is selected (S160), one of the upper and lower icons of the current menu item is displayed (S240). That is, one of the video, audio, time, and general items under the 'channel' item of FIG. 1 is displayed. Then, each menu state item is moved according to the current menu state (main, first sub-menu to n-th sub-menu) and input key (enter, left key, right key and up / down key) values (S250).

In operation S180 of displaying the first sub-menu icon, the input key value is determined again (S190), and when the enter key is input, the operation of the first sub-menu item function is completed (S170). If the right key is input, the second sub icon is displayed (S200). If one of the up / down keys (3, 4 of FIG. 5) is selected, one of the upper and lower icons of the current menu item (for example, FIG. 1). Digital broadcasting, analog broadcasting, external input 1, external input 2, external input 3, component 1, component 2, HDMI input below the 'screen input' of the display (S240).

However, if the left key is entered (S190), the upper menu item is displayed (S180).

The step of displaying the sub icon and determining the corresponding key value (S150 through S200) may be performed as long as there exists a sub menu (first to n th sub menu) icon under each main menu icon.

In the imaging apparatus and its menu setting method according to the present invention, there is an effect of viewing an image displayed on the imaging apparatus without being disturbed by the menu screen displayed on the screen.

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 (12)

A display unit which displays an image in an image device; An on-screen display processing unit which performs a process for performing an on-screen display of the menu screen of the image device on the display unit in a size set by a user; A storage unit for storing on-screen display size information of a menu set by the user and position information of a menu screen; A control unit which receives a menu size control command from the user and executes the control command and stores the menu size control command so that the menu screen is displayed on the display unit according to the size information of the menu stored in the storage unit and the position information of the menu screen; Imaging device comprising a. delete The method of claim 1, And the size of the menu screen has a size of 1/2 or less of a diagonal distance of the display unit. The method of claim 1, The menu screen is characterized in that configured on one side or the center of the corner of the display unit. The method of claim 1, The menu screen is a video device, characterized in that a menu item is displayed on the display unit. The method of claim 5, The menu screen displays sub-menu items of the menu item or upper menu items one by one by a channel control key, a volume control key or a specific numeric key of the remote controller, and a menu selected by the enter (confirmation) key or a specific key of the remote controller. Imaging device, characterized in that the operation of the item is performed. Receiving and storing the size information of the menu screen and the position information of the screen to be displayed on-screen from a user; If a menu item selection signal is input from the user, providing an initial main menu item on a screen of an image apparatus by adjusting a size and a position of a menu screen according to preset on-screen display information; And And displaying or performing a sub menu item according to the signal selected by the user in the initial main menu item. The method of claim 7, wherein And a menu screen size is adjusted to a diagonal length of 1/2 or less of the screen of the video device. delete delete delete delete

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