KR20030063825A - A multi-function Audio/Video system having a Audio/Video apparatus and a Mobile computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A multifunction audio/video system having an audio/video apparatus and a mobile computer is provided to talk over the telephone, watch a TV, or listen to the radio by using the mobile computer. CONSTITUTION: A multifunction audio/video apparatus(100) includes a radio tuner part, a TV tuner part, a telephone circuit part, a plurality of key buttons, a voice selecting unit selectively outputting voice output, and a voice input/output unit outputting the voice output and inputting a voice. A voice codec compresses voice signal output of the voice selecting unit. A video compressing unit compresses video signal output of the TV tuner part. A network interface unit receives electronic mails from the outside. A wireless transmitting and receiving unit transmits the electronic mails received from the network interface unit, transmits the outputs of the voice codec and the video compressing unit wirelessly, and receives a control command from an external device. A control unit controls each component according to control commands received from the plurality of key buttons, and the wireless transmitting and receiving unit.

Description

A multi-function Audio / Video system having a Audio / Video apparatus and a Mobile computer}

The present invention relates to a multifunctional audio / video system, and more particularly, to a multifunctional audio / video system capable of watching a radio, a TV, or the like in a kitchen or indoors.

As the use of computers increases with the development of communication networks, the trend of pursuing changes in the digital age in each household is increasing. Most people also want a more comfortable, safe and convenient living environment at home. In particular, in the past, the kitchen did not pay much attention, but as the quality of life is improved, various devices have been developed and distributed to add convenience to life.

Among these devices, there is a multifunctional audio / video device which can be attached to a free space such as a sink so that various information can be easily accessed, and can watch phone calls, radio and TV. The multi-function audio / video device is composed of an audio / video device for controlling the device as a whole and a TFT-LCD monitor for displaying a TV image to implement various functions.

Therefore, the user can do housework in a limited space such as a kitchen while listening to a telephone call, listening to radio, and watching TV. In addition, in the device, the monitor is detachable from the audio / video device and the TV tuner is mounted inside the monitor, so that the monitor can be separately watched from the audio / video device.

However, in the device, when the monitor is separated from the audio / video device, there is a problem in that other functions except the TV function do not work. In addition, since the monitor has a separate TV tuner, the manufacturing cost increases.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, the present invention can perform a phone call and TV or radio function and send and receive e-mail in the kitchen or indoor using wireless communication in the place or on the move It is an object to provide a multifunctional audio / video system.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional audio / video system capable of controlling each function of an audio / video device in a mobile computer using wireless communication.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional audio / video system in which several people can independently listen to radio or TV using one main body.

1 is a view schematically showing a mounting state of a multifunction audio / video system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an audio / video device in a multifunctional audio / video system according to the present invention;

3 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a mobile computer in the multifunctional audio / video system according to the present invention;

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

100: audio / video device 101: telephone circuit

102: radio tuner unit 103: TV tuner unit

104: voice selector 105,203: voice input / output

106,202: voice codec 107: video compression unit

108: network interface unit 109,201: wireless transceiver

110,208: control unit 200: mobile computer

204: Image signal processor 205: Image output unit

206: e-mail processing unit 207: data input unit

According to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a multi-function audio / video system includes a radio tuner unit, a TV tuner unit, a telephone circuit unit, a plurality of key buttons, and a voice output of the radio tuner unit and the telephone circuit unit. A voice selector for selectively outputting, a voice output of the voice selector to a speaker, a voice input / output unit for inputting voice through a microphone, and a voice signal output of the voice selector; An audio codec for extending an input audio signal, an image compression unit for compressing an output of the video signal of the TV tuner unit, a network interface unit for receiving an e-mail from the outside, an e-mail received from the network interface unit, and Wirelessly transmits the output of audio codec and video compression unit, and control command from mobile computer Receiving wireless transmit receive unit and, with the key buttons and the multi-functional audio / video apparatus including a control unit for controlling audio / video devices, each component according to a control command received from the wireless transmitting and receiving unit;

A wireless transceiver for receiving an e-mail and a compressed voice / video signal from the device, transmitting a control command, restoring a compressed voice signal received from the wireless transceiver, and receiving a voice signal input through the voice input unit. A voice codec to be compressed, a voice signal converted through the voice codec to an analog signal, and output to a speaker, a voice input / output unit for inputting voice through a microphone, and a compressed image received from the wireless transceiver A video signal processing unit for restoring a signal, a video output unit for outputting the output of the video signal processing unit to a display device, an e-mail processing unit for converting an e-mail received from the wireless transmission / reception unit into a predetermined format and outputting it to a display device; And a data input unit for inputting a control signal or text, and audio according to a control signal through the data input unit. And a mobile computer including a control unit for transmitting a control command to the / video device and controlling all components.

According to this aspect of the present invention, the multifunctional audio / video system according to the present invention can make a telephone call, listen to radio and watch TV through a mobile computer in a limited space such as a home or an office. In addition, since the mobile computer can be separated from the audio / video device, the user can enjoy the above functions comfortably on the move or at the moving place, and the user can select and control various functions of the audio / video device on the mobile computer. Can live.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily understand and reproduce the present invention.

1 schematically shows an embodiment of a mounting state of a multifunction audio / video system according to the present invention. As shown, the multifunction audio / video system according to an embodiment of the present invention may be attached to the bottom of the sink, which is a kitchen furniture installed in the kitchen, and the audio / video device 100 may be attached to the bottom of the audio / video device 100. Mobile computer 200, which is a small monitor that communicates with, is rotatably coupled to the front, rear, left and right. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the mobile computer 200 may be rotatably installed on the multifunction audio / video device 100. In addition, as another embodiment of the present invention, the audio / video device 100 and the mobile computer 200 may be separated to carry the mobile computer 200 indoors.

In the system, the audio / video device 100 is equipped with an antenna to receive over-the-air signals and is connected to a public telephone network so that telephone calls with the outside are possible. In addition, data communication with external devices is possible through the network interface inside the audio / video device.

On the other hand, in the multi-function audio / video system according to the present invention, when the mobile computer 200 is separated from the audio / video device 100, unlike a monitor that plays a role of displaying a TV image in a conventional audio / video system, It is used as an output means for various functions performed in the audio / video device through wireless communication with the audio / video device 100. In addition, the mobile computer 200 may control various functions of the audio / video device through communication with an audio / video device, and may transmit and receive an e-mail through the audio / video device.

Therefore, the user can separate the mobile computer from the audio / video device and carry the phone or listen to the telephone and listen to the radio and watch TV on the mobile. Therefore, the user can conveniently live in a space such as a house or an office regardless of the place. In addition, since the e-mail can be sent and received at the moved place, there is an advantage that can be freely send and receive e-mail without a computer or a portable terminal.

Now, the audio / video device and the mobile computer constituting the multifunction audio / video system according to the present invention will be described in detail. First, FIG. 2 schematically illustrates a configuration of an audio / video device in a multifunctional audio / video system according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the audio / video apparatus 100 includes a telephone circuit unit 101, a radio tuner unit 102, a TV tuner unit 103, a voice selector 104, and an audio input / output unit 105. ), An audio codec 106, an image compressor 107, a network interface 108, a wireless transceiver 109, and a controller 110.

The telephone circuit unit 101 outputs a ring signal and a voice signal input through a telephone line connected to the audio / video device 100 to the voice output unit 105 of the audio / video device according to a control command of the controller 110. The data is output to a mobile computer. Preferably, the telephone circuit unit 101 may include a circuit for supporting a message recording function for an incoming call.

The radio tuner unit 102 selects only a desired broadcast signal from an airwave signal received through a receiving antenna mounted on the audio / video device, and converts the voice signal included in the radio wave into an electrical signal to output the audio signal of the audio / video device. 105, or output the data to a mobile computer.

The TV tuner unit 103 selects a desired broadcast from video signals received through a TV antenna mounted on an audio / video device. The TV tuner 103 may be configured in plural numbers according to an additional aspect of the present invention. Accordingly, referring to an example of using a mobile computer for each TV tuner in the multifunction audio / video system according to the present invention, the IP is assigned to the mobile computer for each TV tuner in the multifunction audio / video device 100. In addition, IP is also assigned to each mobile computer for the e-mail and voice signal, so that the multifunction audio / video system according to the present invention can bidirectionally distinguish and control a control signal including a channel operation signal between the multifunction audio / video device and the mobile computer. Can be.

In addition, the multi-function audio / video system according to another embodiment of the present invention is one multi-function audio / video through dynamic allocation to allocate a TV tuner for the mobile computer according to the control signal of the multi-function audio / video device 100. Several people can enjoy the same function with the device.

Accordingly, according to this additional aspect of the present invention, a user can use a plurality of mobile computers with one multi-function audio / video device at home or in the office, and multiple people can independently listen to TV, listen to radio, and send and receive e-mail. There is an advantage.

The voice selecting unit 104 selects and outputs a voice signal according to a control signal of the controller 110 according to a user's operation with respect to the voice signal input through the telephone circuit unit 101 and the radio tuner unit 102. do. In addition, the voice selector 104 outputs a voice signal of a user input at the time of a telephone call to the telephone circuit unit 101.

The voice input / output unit 105 outputs the voice signal output from the voice selector 104 to the speaker, and inputs voice through the microphone during a telephone call. The speaker and the microphone are attached to the audio / video device. It is.

The voice codec 106 compresses and outputs a voice signal input to output the voice signal output from the voice selector 104 to the mobile computer, and inputs the user's input from the mobile computer during a telephone call using the mobile computer. Receives and expands the compressed voice signal and outputs the compressed voice signal to the voice selector 104.

Meanwhile, the image compression unit 107 receives and outputs an image signal input through the TV tuner 103. The output of the video signal compresses the audio signal and the image signal of the TV video signal together with the control signal of the audio / video device controller 110, and mixes the same into one stream. By doing so, it is possible to increase the transmission speed at the time of data transmission and to prevent the loss or corruption of data.

The network interface 108 connects a multifunction audio / video system and an external device according to the present invention. Accordingly, the multi-function audio / video system according to the present invention has an advantage of easily transmitting and receiving an e-mail through communication with an external device, and also easily obtaining various information.

That is, the network interface unit 108 converts data input from the mobile computer into a signal level and a transmission format that can communicate with a communication terminal such as a computer, and transmits the data. Commonly used communication ports include RS232C, IEEE485, IEEE488, parallel ports for printers and scanners, and USB ports. In addition, the network interface unit 108 may use a LAN port or a modem.

The wireless transmission / reception unit 109 transmits the e-mail and various information received from the network interface unit 108 and data input from the voice codec 106 and the image compression unit 107 to a mobile computer. It also receives control commands and various data from the mobile computer.

On the other hand, if the TV tuner 103 includes a plurality of TV tuners, the wireless transceiver 109 is a mobile computer according to a control signal of the controller 110, that is, a control command including identification information for the mobile computer. E-mail, audio signals or video signals are sent separately. The wireless transceiver 109 communicates by performing RF modulation for communication with a mobile computer. Preferably, the wireless transceiver 109 can transmit and receive data by a wireless LAN method.

The controller 110 controls each component of the audio / video apparatus according to a key button (not shown) and a control command of a mobile computer input from the wireless transceiver 109. For example, when the user is listening to the radio, the voice selection unit is controlled to mute the output of the radio and make a telephone call according to the user's key button operation signal or a control signal from the mobile computer. When the telephone call is completed, the radio is muted and the voice signal of the radio is output.

As described above, the audio / video device of the multi-function audio / video system according to the present invention receives and outputs telephone calls and over-the-air signals, or outputs the compressed signals to the mobile computer by using wireless communication with the mobile computer. Provides mobile phones for telephone calls, radio and TV viewing. In addition, it is possible to send and receive e-mail through communication with external devices.

3 schematically illustrates the configuration of a mobile computer in the multifunctional audio / video system according to the present invention. As shown, the mobile computer 200 includes a wireless transceiver 201, an audio codec 202, an audio input / output unit 203, an image signal processing unit 204, an image output unit 205, an e-mail processing unit ( 206, a data input unit 207, and a control unit 208.

The wireless transceiver 201 receives an e-mail and a compressed audio / video signal from the audio / video device 100 and transmits a control command of the audio / video device according to a user's operation signal. Transmit and receive data by RF modulation to communicate with the device.

The voice codec 202 expands and restores a compressed voice signal from the wireless transceiver 201, compresses a voice signal input through a microphone of a mobile computer, and outputs the compressed voice signal to the wireless transceiver 201. do.

The voice input / output unit 203 converts the voice signal received by the audio / video device extended through the voice codec 202 into an analog signal so that it can be heard through a speaker. In addition, when making a phone call using the mobile computer 200, a voice is input through a microphone formed in the mobile computer.

The video signal processor 204 processes the video data so that the mobile computer can view the video signal received from the mobile computer, and restores the compressed video signal received from the wireless transceiver 201.

The image output unit 205 outputs the output of the image signal processor 204 to a display device.

The e-mail processing unit 206 converts the e-mail received from the wireless transmission / reception unit 201 into a predetermined format and outputs it to a display device. In addition, the electronic mail input through the data input unit 207 is converted into a format that can communicate with the outside through the network interface unit 108 of the multifunction audio / video device for processing.

The data input unit 207 inputs text for control commands or e-mails to an audio / video device and a mobile computer, and according to an additional aspect of the present invention, the data input unit 207 is connected to a mobile computer. Various data can be input through the keyboard, and also by a touch screen or a pen input. In particular, when inputting data using a touch screen or a stylus pen, there is an advantage that data can be input more conveniently and easily due to the characteristics of a mobile computer separated from an audio / video device.

The controller 208 outputs a control command to the audio / video apparatus according to a control signal input through the data input unit 207 and controls all components of the mobile computer 200. According to an additional aspect of the present invention, when the multi-function audio / video device has a plurality of TV tuners to perform independent functions for each mobile computer, the controller 208 is inputted through the data input unit and the voice input unit. When transmitting an e-mail or a voice signal to the multifunction audio / video device, control is performed to include identification information of the mobile computer itself. By transmitting data in this way, crosstalk with data transmitted from other mobile computers can be prevented.

In addition, according to an additional aspect of the present invention, when the user wants to watch another screen while watching TV, the control unit 208 displays the picture in picture (PIP) on the screen of the mobile computer according to the user's operation signal. A signal for controlling the multifunction audio / video device 100 is output.

According to this additional aspect, the multi-function audio / video device 100 is PIP-processed through a PIP processing unit (not shown) and output to the image compression unit 107 through the TV tuner 103. . That is, video signals selected from different tuners are image processed by the PIP processing unit. Therefore, according to the PIP operation signal input from the mobile computer, the multifunction audio / video system according to the present invention can simultaneously view two channels desired by the user.

Therefore, the user can check the broadcast contents of other channels while watching the broadcast, so that the user can check the broadcast contents of other channels without changing the screen, and can also enjoy two video screens using one monitor. There is.

As described above, the multifunctional audio / video system according to the present invention carries and moves a mobile computer detachable from the audio / video device through wireless communication between the audio / video device and the mobile computer, or through the mobile computer at the moved place. You can enjoy phone calls, listen to the radio, watch TV, send and receive e-mail, and control the various functions of the multifunction audio / video device from the mobile computer through wireless communication, so you can enjoy a convenient and comfortable life.

As described above, the multi-function audio / video system according to the present invention uses a wireless communication in a spatially limited place to watch a telephone call and a TV or listen to a radio through a mobile computer which is moving or separated from the moved place. It is possible.

You can also send and receive e-mail via audio / video devices and easily control each function of the audio / video device from your mobile computer using wireless communication, making it convenient to use in limited places such as home or office. There are advantages to it.

In addition, using a single main body in a room such as a home or an office, a plurality of mobile computers allow users to independently watch radio or TV, so that they can have an economical and free life.

While the present invention has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many various obvious modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the invention from this description. Therefore, the scope of the invention should be construed by the claims described to include many such variations.

Claims (10)

Outputs a radio tuner unit, a TV tuner unit, a telephone circuit unit, a plurality of key buttons, a voice selector for selectively outputting audio outputs of the radio tuner unit and a telephone circuit unit, and a voice output of the voice selector to a speaker In the audio / video device comprising a voice input / output unit for inputting a voice through the microphone, A voice codec for compressing a voice signal output of the voice selector and extending a voice signal input from an external device; An image compressor for compressing an image signal output of the TV tuner; A network interface unit for receiving an e-mail from the outside; A wireless transmission / reception unit wirelessly transmitting an e-mail received from the network interface unit, an output of the audio codec and the image compression unit, and receiving a control command from an external device; A controller for controlling each component according to a control command received from the key button and a wireless transceiver; Multifunctional audio / video device comprising a. The method of claim 1, wherein the TV tuner is: A multifunction audio / video device comprising a plurality of tuners that are independently operable. A mobile computer communicating with a multifunction audio / video device, A wireless transceiver for receiving an e-mail and a compressed audio / video signal from the audio / video device and transmitting a control command; A voice codec for restoring the compressed voice signal received from the wireless transceiver and compressing the voice signal input through the voice input unit; A voice input / output unit which converts the voice signal extended through the voice codec into an analog signal and outputs it to a speaker, and inputs voice through a microphone; A video signal processor for restoring the compressed video signal received from the wireless transceiver; An image output unit configured to output an output of the image signal processor to a display device; An e-mail processing unit converting the e-mail received from the wireless transmission / reception unit into a predetermined format and outputting the e-mail to a display device; A data input unit for inputting a control signal or text; A control unit which transmits a control command to an audio / video device according to a control signal through the data input unit and controls all components; A mobile computer computer comprising a. The method of claim 3, wherein the data input unit: A mobile computer comprising a keyboard, a pen input, and a touch screen connected to the mobile computer. 4. The computer of claim 3 wherein the mobile computer is: And a picture in picture (PIP) under the control of the controller. Outputs a radio tuner unit, a TV tuner unit, a telephone circuit unit, a plurality of key buttons, a voice selector for selectively outputting audio outputs of the radio tuner unit and a telephone circuit unit, and a voice output of the voice selector to a speaker And a voice codec for compressing a voice signal output from the voice input / output unit for inputting voice through a microphone, a voice signal output from the voice selector, and a video signal output from the TV tuner unit. Wirelessly transmits an image compression unit for compressing, a network interface unit for receiving an e-mail from outside, an e-mail received from the network interface unit, and outputs of the audio codec and the image compression unit, and a control command from a mobile computer Wireless transceiver for receiving a; and the control command received from the key button and the wireless transceiver Depending multifunctional audio / video apparatus including an audio / video device control unit that controls each component; A wireless transceiver for receiving an e-mail and a compressed voice / video signal from the device, transmitting a control command, restoring a compressed voice signal received from the wireless transceiver, and receiving a voice signal input through the voice input unit. A voice codec to compress, a voice signal converted through the voice codec, converted into an analog signal, output to a speaker, a voice input / output unit for inputting voice through a microphone, and a compressed image received from the wireless transceiver. A video signal processing unit for restoring a signal, a video output unit for outputting the output of the video signal processing unit to a display device, an e-mail processing unit for converting an e-mail received from the wireless transmission / reception unit into a predetermined format and outputting it to a display device; And a data input unit for inputting a control signal or text, and audio / audio according to a control signal through the data input unit. A mobile computer computer including a control unit for transmitting a control command to a video device and controlling all components; Multi-function audio / video system comprising a. 7. The tuner of claim 6 wherein the TV tuner is: A multifunction audio / video system comprising a plurality of tuners that can be operated independently. 7. The computer of claim 6 wherein the mobile computer is: And outputs a picture in picture (PIP) under the control of the controller. The method of claim 6, wherein the data input unit: And a keyboard, a pen input, or a touch screen connected to the mobile computer. The method of claim 6, Multi-function audio / video system, characterized in that the transmission and reception of the video / audio and data signals between the device and the mobile computer by a wireless LAN method.