KR100685964B1 - Television Set with Manual Display Function and Method for Displaying Manual in Television Set - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, when a user sets a predetermined function by using a remote control or a key control unit of a television set, it is determined whether the user's setting operation is normally executed, and when it is not normally executed, a manual corresponding to a function set by the user The present invention relates to a television set and a television set having a manual display function for conveniently displaying a user manual on a screen of a television set. Such a manual display method in a television set according to the present invention includes the steps of: a user setting a predetermined function by using a controller of the television set; Determining whether the predetermined function is normally set in a microprocessor provided in the television set; When the predetermined function is not normally set, the microprocessor displays manual information corresponding to a predetermined function stored in a memory provided in the television set on the display device of the television set.

Manuals, Remote Controls, Menus, Television Sets, Display Devices

Description

Television Set and Manual Display Function and Method for Displaying Manual in Television Set}

1 is a plan view of a remote controller used in a television set having a manual display function according to the present invention;

2 is a block diagram of a television set having a manual display function according to the present invention;

3 shows an example of manual information on a screen of a television set having a manual display function according to the present invention;

4 is a control flowchart for explaining a manual display procedure in a television set having a manual display function according to the present invention;

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawings *

31: remote controller 32: key control panel

33: microprocessor 34: input terminal

35: video / audio processor 36: speaker

37 memory unit 38 image processing unit

39: OSD generator 40: display device

The present invention relates to a television set, and more particularly, when a user sets a predetermined function, and if the predetermined function is not normally reserved or executed, it is suitable for displaying a manual on the screen of the display apparatus that attempted the setting. The present invention relates to a television set having a manual display function and to a manual display method in a television set.

In most consumer electronics, including television sets, a consumer's manual, or instructions, is usually attached to the consumer electronics package.

Most consumers first learn only the necessary functions that they use frequently when they first purchase the home appliance, and the functions that they do not use frequently are implemented later by referring to the manual.

However, most consumers are likely to lose these manuals easily after a long period of time or when their life environment changes, such as moving.

In addition, the recent trend of developing home appliances is to add functions of various kinds of functions to add differentiation from other competitive products, and to expand the range of use of them in connection with other home appliances.

For example, if you look only at television sets of home appliances, television sets with CRT CRTs, flat-panel television sets, ultra-thin liquid crystal (LCD) television sets, plasma (PDP) television sets, general projection television sets, LCD projection television sets, DLP Projection television sets, video integrated television sets, and many other types of television sets are now commercially available.

The various various functions provided in these various television sets can be set or used mainly by using a remote control, commonly referred to as a remote control.

However, these various self functions are provided to the television set, and as the interworking functions that can be used in conjunction with other electronic products are provided, the kind and setting operation of the signal applied to the input terminal of the television set have a more complicated effect.

For example, when a user inputs an incorrect control button when setting a predetermined function or a control button that is not implemented in a specific mode, the user cannot know what mistake he or she made.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and when a user sets a predetermined function by using a remote control or a key control unit of a television set, it is determined whether the user's setting operation is normally performed. In the case of not performing normally, the present invention provides a manual display method for a television set and a television set having a manual display function for conveniently displaying a manual corresponding to a function set by a user, that is, a user manual on a screen of a television set. .

In order to achieve the above object, a television set having a manual display function according to the present invention includes a microprocessor for outputting at least one control signal according to a user's control; Manual information of a television set is stored, and comprises a memory unit for reading stored manual information under the control of the microprocessor; When the user sets the predetermined function, the microprocessor determines whether the predetermined function is normally set, and when abnormally set, the manual information corresponding to the predetermined function stored in the memory unit is transmitted to the apparatus of the display of the television. Mark it.

In addition, a manual display method in a television set according to the present invention includes the steps of: a user setting a predetermined function by using a controller of the television set; Determining whether the predetermined function is normally set in a microprocessor provided in the television set; When the predetermined function is not normally set, the microprocessor displays manual information corresponding to a predetermined function stored in a memory provided in the television set on the display device of the television set.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described a manual display procedure in a television set and a television set having a manual display function of the present invention.

1 is a front view of a remote controller used in a television set having a manual display function according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a television set having a manual display function according to the present invention.

First, referring to FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a power button, 2 denotes a number button from 0 to 9, and 3 denotes a screen state, an acoustic state, a screen size, a resolution, and the like. Displays the screen display button, 4 indicates the menu button when the menu is displayed on the screen, 5 indicates a menu help button for displaying the manual on the screen, and 6 indicates a menu item, and 6 moves to select a predetermined item displayed on the menu screen or the manual screen. Or, it indicates direction buttons used to adjust channel and volume, 7 indicates quiet button used to silence sound, 8 indicates screen mode button used to adjust screen background, 9 indicates main screen. Screen size button is used to change the size of the device, and 10 is an external device selection button used to operate external devices such as video, cable broadcast receiver and DVD. Represents a, 11 denotes a time display button is used when the time represented on the screen, 12 denotes an external input button is used to select the external input, S- Video, Component, RGB mode. In addition, 13 denotes a selection confirmation button for executing the selected predetermined item, 14 denotes a screen stop button, 15 denotes a simultaneous screen button, and 16 denotes an external input selection button.

2, a television set having a manual function according to the present invention includes: a remote controller 31 for a user to remotely control the television set; A key operation unit 32 for receiving a remote control signal from the remote controller 31 or for controlling a television set by a user by hand; A microprocessor 33 for outputting at least one control signal for executing a control operation corresponding to the control command of the key operation unit 32; Receives a video signal input through the input terminal 34, and divided into a video and an audio signal, respectively, and separates the luminance signal (Y) and the color signal (C) with the luminance and color included in the video signal, A video and audio processor 35 for decoding the color information included in the luminance signal and the color signal in a predetermined manner; A speaker 36 which processes the audio signal output from the video and audio processor 35 so as to be audible; When the user requests a manual display through the remote controller 31 or the key manipulation unit 32, the memory unit reads the pre-stored manual information under the control of the microprocessor 33 and transmits the stored manual information to the video and audio processing unit 35. (37); An image processor (38) for receiving a video signal output from the video and audio processor (35) for interface processing to be displayed on the display device (40); When the user requests the display of the OSD information through the remote controller 31 or the key manipulation unit 32, an OSD is generated which transmits OSD (On Screen Display) information to the image processor 38 under the control of the microprocessor 33. Section 39; The display device 40 is configured to display a video signal output from the image processor 38 or the OSD generator 39 on a screen.

Here, the video signal input to the input terminal is a composite video broadcast signal (CVBS) transmitted from a broadcasting station, an audio / video signal played by a video device, a component video signal received through a kale broadcast station, and a personal computer. It may be one or more signals selected from various video signals such as RGB video signals to be transmitted or video signals transmitted from other video devices interoperating with each other.

In addition, the manual information stored in the memory unit 37 is a file of text, an image, a picture, a document of various formats, a moving picture, or the like. It is preferable that the format is not limited.

In addition, it is preferable that audio information corresponding to the manual displayed when the manual information stored in the memory unit 37 is displayed on the screen of the display device 40 of the television set is also provided at the same time.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, a manual display procedure in a television set having a manual display function configured as described above is as follows.

In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a manual display procedure is described in a television set using only the remote controller shown in FIG. 1, but the same operation may be performed using a button provided in the key operation unit 32.

First, in a state where power is supplied to a television set having a manual display function, a user instructs the setting of a predetermined function by using a corresponding button provided in the remote controller 31 shown in FIG. 1 (S1). At this time, the user's setting operation means an operation of instructing execution of a predetermined function or a reservation of a predetermined function.

The microprocessor 33 executes a control operation for setting a predetermined function according to the control command input by the user (S2).

At this time, the microprocessor 33 determines whether the predetermined function is normally set according to the control command input by the user (S3).

As a result of the step S3, if the predetermined function set by the user is normally set, the process returns to the standby mode, and if the predetermined function set by the user is not set normally, the user of the manual information stored in the memory unit 37 The manual information corresponding to the predetermined function is transmitted to the video / audio processing unit 35 (S4). In this case, the delivered manual information may optionally include video information and / or audio information.

The video / audio processing unit 35 receives corresponding manual information, divides each of the video signal and the audio signal, outputs the audio signal through the speaker 36, and decodes the luminance and color information in a predetermined manner. Output to the image processor 38.

The image processor 38 interfaces the video signal transmitted from the video / audio processor 35 to the display device 40 and outputs the video signal to the display device 40.

Accordingly, the contents of the manual are displayed on the screen of the display device 40 as shown in FIG. 3 (S5).

In FIG. 3, when the user sets the contrast adjustment function, a manual content corresponding to the contrast is displayed. However, the manual content related to the contrast adjustment will vary depending on the manufacturer and the manufacturing model.

In addition, if the manual information being stored in the memory 37 is stored in the form of a video file, users may check the manual matters more conveniently.

In addition, when there are many manual contents for adjusting the contrast, the user may check the contents of the manual displayed on the screen of the display device 40 by using the direction adjustment button 6 while moving up or down.

 According to the television set having a manual display function and the manual display method according to the present invention described above, when a user sets a predetermined function by using a remote control of the television set or a key operation unit, the predetermined function set by the user is abnormal. When processed, the manual contents corresponding to the function set by the user are automatically displayed on the screen of the television set.

Therefore, it is possible to operate a television set which is increasingly functional and complicated in operation, more conveniently and accurately than before.

Claims (4)

A microprocessor for outputting at least one control signal according to a user's control; Manual information of a television set is stored, and comprises a memory unit for reading stored manual information under the control of the microprocessor; When the user sets a predetermined function, the microprocessor determines whether the predetermined function is normally set, and if abnormally set, displays the manual information corresponding to the predetermined function stored in the memory unit. Television set with manual function. The television set having a manual function according to claim 1, wherein the manual information is a video signal or an audio signal. Setting a predetermined function by a user using a controller of the television set; Determining whether the predetermined function is normally set in a microprocessor provided in the television set; And when the predetermined function is not normally set, displaying the manual information corresponding to the predetermined function stored in the memory provided in the television set on the display device of the television set by the microprocessor. How to display the manual 4. The manual display method according to claim 3, wherein the setting in the determining step instructs execution of the predetermined function or a reservation of a predetermined function.

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