KR19980029527U - Television receiver with audio mode for on-time setting - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is equipped with a voice mode providing function for setting the ON time function to provide a separate voice setting mode for setting the volume output level during ON time operation without changing the currently set volume level. A television receiver comprising an on / off timer function, comprising: a key input unit provided with a volume level setting button at the time of setting the on timer function, and an apparatus based on a signal input through the key input unit. A control unit for controlling an operation, an OSD generating device for outputting a predetermined OSD pattern signal for volume setting at on-time according to a predetermined control signal from the control unit, and an ON input by the user through the key input means when setting on-timer function An on-time volume level storage unit for storing the volume level at the time of driving as data, and the on-time according to a control command applied from the controller Im including audio processing of adjusting the output volume level at the time of on-time driving on the basis of registration data set in the volume level storage unit is characterized in that configured.

Description

Television receiver with audio mode for on-time setting

The present invention relates to a television receiver equipped with an on / off timer function, and in particular, to provide a separate voice setting mode to set a volume output level at the time of driving (ON) without changing the currently set volume level. A television receiver having a voice mode providing function for setting an on time function.

Recently, as the functions of a television receiver (hereinafter referred to as a TV receiver) are gradually diversified, an on / off timer function has been developed to allow a user to reserve an ON time or an OFF time of a TV receiver in advance. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of a general TV receiver having the on / off timer function described above.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an antenna for receiving an air wave broadcast, 2 denotes a tuner for broadcasting station, and 3 denotes an IF amplifier for amplifying an intermediate frequency (IF) signal outputted from the tuner 2.

Further, reference numeral 4 denotes a P / S made of, for example, a surface acoustic wave filter (SAW FILTER) for separating the IF signal output from the IF amplifier 3 into an image intermediate frequency signal PIF and an audio intermediate frequency signal SIF. 5 is a voice detector for detecting a voice signal from the voice intermediate frequency signal SIF output from the P / S separator 4, and 6 is a voice signal output from the voice detector 5; The audio processing unit 7 is an amplifying unit for amplifying the audio signal processed by the audio processing unit 6 to a predetermined level and outputting it to the speaker, and 8 is an image intermediate frequency signal (outputted from the P / S separation unit 4). An image detector which detects a video signal from the PIF, 9 processes a video signal output from the video detector 8, and accordingly R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue) and luminance signal (Y). ), An image processing unit 10 outputs R, G, B and luminance signals Y from this image processing unit 9 to be described later. It is a mixer which mixes with OSD pattern data from the OSD generator 14 and outputs it to a CRT driving unit (not shown).

In addition, reference numeral 11 is a remote control device for inputting the ON or OFF time or other TV operation signal of the TV receiver, 12 is a receiving unit for receiving an infrared signal from the remote control device 11, 13 is a control unit for controlling the overall device according to the operation signal received through the receiving unit 12, 14 generates OSD pattern data for guiding the user's time data input or operation signal input through the remote control device 11 OSD generating device.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a power plug, and 16 denotes a main power supply configured by, for example, a switching mode power supply (SMPS) for supplying operating power to the entire apparatus, and RY is supplied from the power plug 15 to the main power supply 16. 17 is a relay driver which drives the relay RY according to a predetermined control signal from the controller 13.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a memory for storing time data input by the user using the remote controller 11, 19 is a timer for generating predetermined time data, and 20 is time data generated by the timer 19. A time determination unit for determining the ON or OFF time of the TV based on the time data stored in the memory 18, 21 is a standby power for the ON timer function or the initial operation of the TV receiver. Standby power supply unit.

That is, in the above-described configuration, when the user inputs the on / off time of the TV using the remote controller 11, the controller 13 controls the OSD generator 14 to guide the user's time input. Meanwhile, the time data input by the user is stored in the memory 18.

After the on / off time is stored in the memory 18 through the above process, is the time determiner 20 matching the time data stored in the memory 18 with the time data by the timer 19? The controller 13 outputs a determination signal accordingly, and when the determination signal is input from the time determiner 20, the control unit 13 controls the relay driver 17 to drive the relay RY on or off. (OFF) turns the TV set on / off at that time.

Therefore, in the above-described apparatus, the viewer can arbitrarily set the on or off time, so that the TV receiver can be used as a convenient tool for living such as an alarm device.

On the other hand, the above-mentioned ON timer function is usually used as an alarm device during wake-up by setting the ON time according to the user's wake-up time the next morning. It is common to set the level higher than a certain level.

Therefore, when the ON time function is set in the late night, the volume level is inadvertently forced to be set to high, so there is an inconvenience that sometimes disturbs the sleeping face of another person.

Accordingly, the present invention is conceived in view of the above circumstances, and is provided to provide a separate voice setting mode so that the volume output level can be set during the on-time driving without changing the currently set volume level. Its purpose is to provide a television receiver with a voice mode providing function for setting the time function.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of a general TV receiver having an on / off timer function.

2 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of a television receiver having a voice mode providing function for setting an on time function according to an embodiment of the present invention;

*** Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawing ***

1: antenna 2: tuner

3: IF amplification part 4: P / S separation part

5: voice detector 6: voice processor

7 amplification unit 8 image detection unit

9: image processor 10: mixer (MIXER)

11, 22: remote control device 12: receiver

13, 23: control unit 14, 24: OSD generator

15: power plug 16: main power supply

17: relay drive unit 18: memory

19: timer 20: time determination

21: standby power unit 25: on time volume level storage unit

A television receiver according to the present invention for realizing the above object comprises a key input unit provided with a volume level setting button at the time of setting the on timer function in a television receiver equipped with an on / off timer function, which is inputted through the key input unit. A control unit which controls the operation of the entire apparatus based on the signal, an OSD generating device which outputs a predetermined OSD pattern signal for volume setting at on-time according to a predetermined control signal from the control unit, and the user presses the key when setting the on-timer function On-time volume level storage unit for storing the volume level at the time of the on-driving input through the input means as data, and on-time based on the data registered in the on-time volume level storage unit in accordance with a control command applied from the controller And a sound processing unit for adjusting the volume output level during driving.

That is, according to the present invention having the above-described configuration, the controller outputs a guide screen for setting the volume level during the on-time driving by controlling the OSD generator after the user sets the on-time time. Then, when the user sets the volume level during on-time while checking the guide screen, the controller registers the input volume level on the on-time volume level storage unit so that the on-time volume level storage unit during on-time driving is performed. The volume output level is adjusted based on the data registered in.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a television receiver having a voice mode providing function for setting an on time function according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. The same reference numerals are used for elements, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 22 denotes a remote control device having a volume level setting button for setting the on-timer function, and 12 denotes an infrared signal transmitted from the remote control device 22 and converts it into an electrical code signal. The receiver 23 is a controller that controls the operation of the apparatus as a whole based on the code signal applied from the receiver 12.

In addition, reference numeral 25 is an on-time volume level storage unit for storing the volume level of the on-driving input that the user inputs through the remote controller device 22 when the on-timer function is set, and 24 denotes a predetermined time from the controller 23. The OSD generating device outputs a predetermined OSD pattern signal for outputting a subtitle according to a control signal.

Next, the operation of the apparatus having the above configuration will be described.

When the user sets the ON time time through the remote control device 11 or the like, the controller 23 drives and controls the OSD generator 24 while registering the set ON time time data in the memory 18. 'Please set the volume level on time' will output a guide message.

When the user who checks the contents of the guide caption sets the volume level by operating an up / down key (not shown) provided in the remote controller device 22 and selects the confirmation button, the controller 23 controls the input volume level. The data is registered and stored in the on-time volume level storage unit 25.

Subsequently, the controller 23 checks the current time counted by the timer 19. When the time counted by the timer 19 matches the time data registered by the user, the controller 23 By driving the power supply side relay RY on through the relay driver 17, the power of the TV is turned on. At the same time, the voice is based on the data set in the on-time volume level storage unit 25. By adjusting the output volume level through the processor 6, an alarm function during on-time driving is performed.

That is, according to the embodiment, the voice mode for setting the ON time function is provided to provide a separate voice setting mode so that the volume output level can be set when the ON time is driven without changing the currently set volume level. It is possible to realize a television receiver with a providing function.

On the other hand, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and can be variously modified within the scope not departing from the technical gist of the present invention.

That is, according to the present invention having the above-described configuration, by providing a separate volume setting mode for setting the on-timer function, another person who inadvertently falls asleep while setting the ON time function at a late night time Discomfort that disturbs the face can be eliminated.

Claims (1)

In a television receiver equipped with an on / off timer function, A key input section including a volume level setting button for setting the on timer function, A controller which controls the operation of the entire apparatus based on the signal input through the key input unit; An OSD generator for outputting a predetermined OSD pattern signal for volume setting during on-time in accordance with a predetermined control signal from the controller; On-time volume level storage unit for storing the volume level of the on-driving operation input by the user through the key input means as data when setting the on-timer function, and And a voice processing unit for adjusting a volume output level during on-time driving based on data registered in the on-time volume level storage unit according to a control command applied from the control unit. Television receiver with audio mode.