KR20160117901A - System and method of outputting user interface of infrared remote controller - Google Patents

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KR20160117901A
KR20160117901A KR1020150045912A KR20150045912A KR20160117901A KR 20160117901 A KR20160117901 A KR 20160117901A KR 1020150045912 A KR1020150045912 A KR 1020150045912A KR 20150045912 A KR20150045912 A KR 20150045912A KR 20160117901 A KR20160117901 A KR 20160117901A
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Abstract

The present invention relates to an IR remote control UI output system and method, and more particularly, to a remote controller that includes a plurality of buttons and receives at least one of the buttons from a user and outputs a signal corresponding to the button. A remote control receiver for receiving a signal output from the remote controller at a predetermined distance from the remote controller and recognizing the type of the remote controller; And a control unit connected to the remote control receiver, for receiving a UI (User Interface) corresponding to the shape of the remote controller from the remote control receiver and outputting the UI to one side of the screen, To the UI. Accordingly, the user can check which button is operated on the screen without turning his or her eyes to the remote control, and it is possible to confirm whether or not the button to be operated is correctly pressed.

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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OUTPUTING USER INTERFACE OF INFRARED REMOTE CONTROLLER

The disclosed technology relates to a system and a method for outputting a UI of a remote controller on a screen so that an operation button of a remote controller is confirmed while a line of sight is fixed on a screen.

Generally, a remote control means a device capable of remotely controlling devices such as a TV, an audio player, a DVD player, and an air conditioner. It is widely used in that it allows users to remotely control while sitting or lying down without having to access and operate the device directly.

In the case of such a remote controller, a remote controller using an infrared signal is a mainstream. In the case of infrared rays, there is a problem that a signal is not transmitted to a target device to be controlled, Is not seriously considered in the general environment of using a mobile phone, and is advantageous in many cases except for the disadvantages that occur in a very special situation, such as being cheap, easy to manufacture, and universally usable.

In recent years, the remote control function of a portable electronic device such as a smart phone has been implemented to control a target device in a home or office without a separate remote control.

Meanwhile, as described above, since the remote controller can easily control the target device from a remote place, various complicated functions are now added to the remote controller. Accordingly, a large number of buttons are arranged on the remote controller, and a user has to newly find a position where the user wants to operate his or her desired button.

Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2004-0104871 entitled " Home Appliance Remote Control System Using Wireless Terminal and Method Thereof "

The disclosed technique is to provide a system and a method that enable a user to confirm which button is operated by himself or herself without aiming at the remote control.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control device including a plurality of buttons, a remote controller for receiving at least one button among the buttons from a user and outputting a signal corresponding to the button, A remote control receiver connected to the remote controller and receiving a signal output from the remote controller at a remote location and recognizing the type of the remote controller and a user interface (UI) corresponding to the shape of the remote controller, And an LCD output device for displaying the predetermined image corresponding to at least one button input from the remote controller on the UI.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control system including a remote controller including a plurality of buttons, receiving at least one operation button and outputting a signal corresponding to the button, Receiving a signal output from the remote controller and recognizing the type of the remote controller; and controlling an LCD output device connected to the remote control receiver from a user interface (UI) corresponding to the shape of the remote controller, And outputting a predetermined image corresponding to at least one button input from the remote controller to the UI.

Embodiments of the disclosed technique may have effects that include the following advantages. It should be understood, however, that the scope of the disclosed technology is not to be construed as limited thereby, since the embodiments of the disclosed technology are not meant to include all such embodiments.

According to one embodiment of the disclosed technology, the IR remote control UI output system and method provide convenience in that the user does not have to check every time the button is turned on and operated by the remote control.

Further, the UI of the remote controller is displayed on the screen, and what is operated on the UI is displayed on the UI, thereby providing the effect of preventing malfunction or malfunction.

In addition, there is an advantage that it can be utilized in future product development by grasping the usage status or the function that is mainly used through the input history of the button.

1 is a diagram of an IR remote control UI output system in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosed technology.
2 is a flowchart of an IR remote controller UI output method according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology.
3 is a diagram illustrating an IR remote controller according to an embodiment of the disclosed technique.

While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

The terms first, second, A, B, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, but may be used to distinguish one component from another . For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component. And / or < / RTI > includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

It is to be understood that the singular < RTI ID = 0.0 > terms < / RTI > used herein should be interpreted to include a plurality of representations unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. And "comprises ", when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof, Or combinations thereof, as a matter of course.

Before describing the drawings in detail, it is to be clarified that the division of constituent parts in this specification is merely a division by main functions of each constituent part. That is, two or more constituent parts to be described below may be combined into one constituent part, or one constituent part may be divided into two or more functions according to functions that are more subdivided.

In addition, each of the constituent units described below may additionally perform some or all of the functions of other constituent units in addition to the main functions of the constituent units themselves, and that some of the main functions, And may be carried out in a dedicated manner. Accordingly, the presence or absence of each component described in this specification should be interpreted as a function.

1 is a diagram of an IR remote control UI output system in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosed technology. 1, the IR remote control UI output system includes a remote controller 110 including a plurality of buttons and receiving at least one button among the buttons from a user and outputting a signal corresponding to the button, A remote control receiver 120 for receiving a signal output from the remote controller at a remote location and recognizing the type of the remote controller, and a controller 110 connected to the remote controller receiver, for receiving a UI And an LCD output unit 130 for outputting a predetermined image corresponding to at least one button input from the remote controller to the UI.

The remote controller 110 includes a plurality of buttons and receives at least one of the buttons from the user and outputs a signal corresponding to the button. The remote controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

3 is a diagram illustrating an IR remote controller according to an embodiment of the disclosed technique. If the IR remote control of the past was a simple form of operating a power button for operating a TV or a monitor and a channel and a volume, the remote controller used in the disclosed technology includes a plurality of buttons supporting various functions as well as a widely used remote controller do.

The remote controller of the above-described type has a problem in that a large number of buttons are arranged so as to support various functions, so that it is troublesome for the user to frequently depress the button or locate the button to be operated. In the disclosed technique, the UI is displayed on a screen by displaying a button operated on the UI in view of such a problem.

Meanwhile, the remote controller 110 includes an IR remote controller that transmits an infrared signal to control the target device. That is, since it is not different from the operation principle of the conventional remote controller, it can be used interchangeably by adjusting the transmitted IR signal according to the apparatus. For example, the code value or frequency of the output signal can be used in conjunction with the target device. The remote controller 110 used in the disclosed technology is intended to be able to easily operate home appliances or office equipment to be controlled.

The remote control receiver 120 receives a signal output from the remote controller 110 at a predetermined distance from the remote controller 110 and recognizes the type of the remote controller. Naturally, the remote control receiver 120 receives signals output from the remote controller 110 wirelessly.

The remote control receiver 120 may be manufactured in the form of a set-top box or a terminal arranged next to a TV or a monitor. Alternatively, it is also possible to configure them integrally with a TV or a monitor. Alternatively, the function of the remote control receiver 120 may be further implemented in a conventional set-top box.

Meanwhile, the remote control receiver 120 is disposed at a distance that can receive a signal for a specific button of a remote controller operated by a user at a remote location. In one embodiment, it may be located within a distance that a signal of the IR remote control can be received.

Meanwhile, the remote control receiver 120 receives a plurality of images for the remote controller and the remote controllers, generates the UI based on the image corresponding to the remote controller among the plurality of images, and transmits the UI to the LCD output device do.

In one embodiment, the remote control receiver 120 determines what kind of the remote controller 110 is via the IR signal received from the remote controller 110. The reason for determining the type of the remote controller is that different types or different types of remote controllers can be used to control any one of the target devices. Of course, it is also possible to register a specific remote controller which is operated in advance in connection with the remote control receiver 120 in advance. The image corresponding to the remote controller 110 is searched from a plurality of previously stored images. Then, the retrieved image can be created in the UI.

Here, the UI of the remote controller means an interface implemented graphically so that the user can visually confirm the image corresponding to the external form of the remote controller. Generally, one side of the remote controller where buttons are placed can be created in the UI.

The LCD output device 130 is connected to the remote control receiver 120 and receives a user interface (UI) corresponding to the shape of the remote controller 110 from the remote control receiver 120, And displays a predetermined image corresponding to at least one button input from the remote controller on the UI.

The remote control receiver 120 transmits the UI of the generated remote controller to the LCD output device 130 as described above. Since the remote control receiver 120 and the LCD output device 130 are connected to each other in advance, the UI can be transmitted without error.

On the other hand, the LCD output device 130 outputs the UI of the received remote controller to one side of the screen. For example, it can be placed at the edge of the screen so as not to interfere with the viewing of the image as much as possible, such as the upper left corner, upper right corner, lower left corner or lower right corner.

Also, the LCD output device 130 can output the UI in a semi-transparent form. That is, it is possible to process the received UI one more time, so that the user does not have a sense of refusal to watch the screen.

Meanwhile, the LCD output device 130 additionally displays the specific button of the remote controller operated by the user in the UI displayed on the screen.

In one embodiment, the LCD output device 130 can display a contour on a specific area of the UI corresponding to the button input from the remote controller 110. [ If the user has pressed a button for passing the channel to the next, the LCD output device 130 may display a contour on a specific area of the UI corresponding to the button.

Here, the outline is displayed in red or fluorescent color so that it can be visually confirmed easily, and it is possible to easily confirm the state in which the user watches the screen without turning his / her eyes on the remote control.

In another embodiment, the LCD output device 130 can display whether or not the button is operated by inverting a specific area of the UI corresponding to the button input from the remote controller 110. If the user presses the button for increasing the volume, the LCD output device 130 may reverse the area of the UI corresponding to the volume increase button.

Here, turning the area of the UI means turning the button-shaped graphic on the UI so that it is displayed as if it were pushed in. Therefore, the UI allows the user to visually confirm which button was pressed, or whether the user pressed the button he was trying to press, without having to look at the remote control. Therefore, each time the button is pressed, it is possible to reduce the troubles of confirming whether the user has pressed the button appropriately.

2 is a flowchart of an IR remote controller UI output method according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology. Referring to FIG. 2, the IR remote controller UI output method includes a step 210 of receiving at least one button of a remote controller including a plurality of buttons and outputting a signal corresponding to the button, (220) for receiving a signal output from the remote controller at a remote location and recognizing the type of the remote controller; and an LCD output device connected to the remote control receiver from a remote control receiver (230) for displaying a predetermined image corresponding to at least one button input from the remote controller on the UI.

In step 210, the remote controller receives at least one of the plurality of buttons and outputs a signal corresponding to the button. The remote controller includes a plurality of buttons and receives at least one of the buttons from a user and outputs a signal corresponding to the button.

As described above with reference to FIG. 3, if the IR remote controller of the past is a simple form of operating a power button for operating a TV or a monitor and a channel and a volume, the remote controller used in the disclosed technology has various functions And < / RTI >

The remote controller of the above-described type has a problem in that a large number of buttons are arranged so as to support various functions, so that it is troublesome for the user to frequently depress the button or locate the button to be operated. In particular, as a plurality of buttons are arranged in a predetermined area, the size of each button is reduced and the text indicating the function displayed on the button tends to be displayed in a smaller size. To solve this problem, And displays it on the screen that the user views and displays the button operated on the UI.

Meanwhile, in step 210, the remote controller preferably uses an IR remote controller that transmits an infrared signal to control the target device. That is, a remote controller that controls an object device by transmitting an infrared signal so as to be compatible with a conventional remote controller is used. The remote controller can control a target device with a different remote controller by matching the code value or the frequency of the output signal with the target device.

In step 220, the remote control receiver receives a signal output from the remote controller at a position spaced apart from the remote controller by a predetermined distance, and recognizes the type of the remote controller. The remote control receiver receives the signal output from the remote controller wirelessly.

In step 220, the remote control receiver may be manufactured in the form of a set-top box or a terminal arranged next to a TV or a monitor. Alternatively, it is also possible to configure them integrally with a TV or a monitor. Alternatively, the function of the remote control receiver may be further implemented in a conventional set-top box.

On the other hand, the remote control receiver is disposed at a distance that can receive a signal for a specific button of a remote controller operated by a user at a remote place. In one embodiment, it may be located within a distance that a signal of the IR remote control can be received.

Meanwhile, the remote control receiver receives a plurality of images of the remote controller and the remote controllers, generates the UI based on the image corresponding to the remote controller among the plurality of images, and transmits the UI to the LCD output device.

In one embodiment, the remote control receiver can determine the type of the remote controller through the IR signal received from the remote controller. The reason for determining the type of the remote controller is that different types or different types of remote controllers can be used to control any one of the target devices.

Of course, it is also possible to register a specific remote controller which is operated in advance in connection with the remote control receiver. The image corresponding to the remote controller is searched among a plurality of previously stored images. Then, the retrieved image can be created in the UI.

Here, the UI of the remote controller is an interface that allows the user to visually confirm an image corresponding to the external form of the remote controller. Generally, one side of the remote controller on which the button is disposed can be implemented as a graphic element and created as a UI.

In step 230, the LCD output device receives a UI (User Interface) corresponding to the shape of the remote controller from the remote control receiver and outputs the UI to one side of the screen. Then, a predetermined image corresponding to at least one button input from the remote controller is displayed on the UI.

In step 230, the LCD output device is connected to the remote control receiver in advance, receives a UI (User Interface) corresponding to the shape of the remote controller from the remote control receiver, and outputs the UI to one side of the screen. Then, a predetermined image corresponding to at least one button input from the remote controller is displayed on the UI.

As described above with reference to FIG. 1, the remote control receiver transmits the UI of the generated remote controller to the LCD output device. Since the remote control receiver is connected to the LCD output device in advance, the UI can be transmitted without error.

On the other hand, in step 230, the LCD output device outputs the UI of the received remote controller to one side of the screen. For example, it can be placed at the edge of the screen so as not to interfere with the viewing of the image as much as possible, such as the upper left corner, upper right corner, lower left corner or lower right corner.

Also, the LCD output device can output the UI in a translucent form. That is, it is possible to process the received UI one more time, so that the user does not have a sense of refusal to watch the screen.

On the other hand, the LCD output device additionally displays the specific button of the remote controller operated by the user in the UI displayed on the screen.

In one embodiment, the LCD output device can display a contour on a specific area of the UI corresponding to the button input on the remote controller. If the user has pressed the capture button of the image being reproduced, the LCD output device can display the outline on a specific area of the UI corresponding to the button.

Here, the outline is displayed in red or fluorescent color so that it can be visually confirmed easily, and it is possible to easily confirm the state in which the user watches the screen without turning his / her eyes on the remote control.

In another embodiment, the LCD output device can display whether or not the button is operated by inverting a specific area of the UI corresponding to the button input from the remote controller. If the user has pressed the mute button, the LCD output device can flip some area of the UI that is the same as the location of the remote control where the mute button is located.

Here, to invert the area of the UI means to reverse the button-like graphic on the UI and display it as if the button is pressed. Therefore, the UI allows the user to visually confirm which button was pressed, or whether the user pressed the button he was trying to press, without having to look at the remote control. Therefore, each time the button is pressed, it is possible to reduce the troubles of confirming whether the user has pressed the button appropriately.

In addition, it is possible to confirm the details of functions that the user mainly uses through the additional disclosed technique. For example, it is possible to grasp which function is used most frequently among the functions of the remote controller, and which function is used the least.

Such a user's use of the remote controller can be utilized in the manufacturing process of the remote controller by gathering a plurality of pieces. For example, buttons of functions frequently used by users can easily be placed in a handy position or made relatively large. Therefore, there is an advantage that it can be utilized as a material for making practical and user-friendly products.

Although the IR remote controller UI output system and method according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings for the sake of understanding, it is to be understood that those skilled in the art It will be understood that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the true scope of protection of the disclosed technology should be determined by the appended claims.

110: remote controller 120: remote controller receiver
130: LCD output device
210: Signal output by button 220: Remote control recognition and UI generation
230: Display UI output and action button on screen

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A remote controller including a plurality of buttons and receiving at least one button among the buttons from a user and outputting a signal corresponding to the button;
A remote control receiver for receiving a signal output from the remote controller at a predetermined distance from the remote controller and recognizing the type of the remote controller; And
(UI) corresponding to the shape of the remote controller is received from the remote control receiver and is output to one side of the screen, and a predetermined image corresponding to at least one button input from the remote controller And an LCD output device for displaying the UI on the UI. The remote control system according to claim 1,
IR remote control UI output system including infrared IR remote controller. The remote control receiver according to claim 1,
An IR remote controller UI output system for receiving a plurality of images of the remote controller and the remote controllers in advance and generating the UI based on the image corresponding to the remote controller among the plurality of images and transmitting the generated UI to the LCD output device. The LCD device according to claim 1,
And displays an outline on a specific area of the UI corresponding to the button input by the remote controller. The LCD device according to claim 1,
An IR remote control UI output system for displaying an operation state of the button by inverting a specific area of the UI corresponding to the button input from the remote controller. The remote controller including a plurality of buttons receiving at least one button and outputting a signal corresponding to the button;
Receiving a signal output from the remote controller at a position spaced apart from the remote controller by a predetermined distance, and recognizing the type of the remote controller; And
An LCD output device connected to the remote control receiver receives a UI (User Interface) corresponding to the shape of the remote controller from the remote control receiver and outputs the user interface to one side of the screen, And displaying an image on the UI. The remote control system according to claim 6,
IR remote control UI output method including infrared IR remote control. 7. The remote control receiver according to claim 6,
The IR remote control UI output method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of: receiving a plurality of images of the remote controller and the remote controllers, and generating the UI based on an image corresponding to the remote controller among the plurality of images; 7. The method of claim 6, wherein displaying the image on the UI comprises:
And displaying an outline on a specific area of the UI corresponding to the button input from the remote controller. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein displaying the image on the UI comprises:
And displaying an operation of the button by inverting a specific area of the UI corresponding to the button input from the remote controller.
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