WO2007088609A1

WO2007088609A1 - Television broadcast receiving system and mobile terminals

Info

Publication number: WO2007088609A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/301689
Authority: WO
Inventors: Junichi Yasuno
Original assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2006-02-01
Filing date: 2006-02-01
Publication date: 2007-08-09

Abstract

A television broadcast receiving system and mobile terminals wherein even if sound information of a television broadcast being currently viewed is adjusted by a plurality of viewers of the television broadcast, the television broadcast can be viewed with a sound environment being comfortable to each viewer. A mobile terminal (30), which includes a television tuner, outputs a sound signal, while a viewer uses the mobile terminal (30) to listen the sound. A television receiver (20) receives a television signal and outputs it, while the viewer uses the television receiver (20) to view displayed pictures. If the television reception channels are to be switched, a remote control function provided to the mobile terminal (30) is used to synchronize a picture reception channel at the end of the television receiver (20) with the sound signal channel received at the mobile terminal (30) for the switching.

Description

Television broadcast receiving system and portable terminal

Technical field

The present invention relates to a television broadcast receiving system and a portable terminal, and more particularly, to a portable terminal that demodulates and outputs an audio signal of a reception channel while operating a television receiver during television broadcast reception, and the portable terminal and the television The present invention relates to a television broadcast receiving system configured as a receiver.

Background art

[0002] Generally, when viewing a program being received in a television broadcast with a home-use stationary television receiver, the image output unit (display) of the television receiver looks at the image, and the audio output unit of the television receiver (TV It is common to listen to the audio signal with the built-in speaker of the receiver. However, if there are people who are not watching TV at night or around, it may cause trouble. In order to solve this problem, there is a method of listening to the audio signal with headphones etc. in a state where the sound of the television is not output (mute state), but a cable must be used to connect with the television receiver. For example, when one person watched a program by several people watched the sound in a foreign language, another person tried to view it under different conditions such as V した watched in Japanese. It is inconvenient if you

[0003] Further, as a remote control means of a home stationary television receiver, control by a remote control that transmits a control signal by infrared communication is the mainstream. In recent years, with the spread of portable terminals, portable terminals provided with a function (remote control function) for remotely controlling the operation of various electric devices (television receiver, air conditioner, lighting apparatus, etc.) have been disclosed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-155030 (Patent Document 1) discloses a telephone apparatus that can be used as a remote control. In this patent document 1, the command section of the cordless telephone creates an operation command signal to the cooler or the television, transmits the operation command signal to the base unit of the cordless telephone, and emits the operation control signal according to the operation command signal. By emitting light as infrared light in the unit, the electric wire product that has received this operation control signal by the infrared light receiving unit operates. [0004] Further, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-253123 (Patent Document 2), an operation for switching and adjusting at least one of a consumer electric machine appliance, an illumination apparatus, a broadcast machine appliance, and a shutter. There is disclosed a multi-function mobile phone to which a signal transmission device is attached.

In particular, according to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-179862 (Patent Document 3), when an incoming / outgoing call occurs on a portable terminal, the operation of the television receiver is remotely controlled to prevent, for example, the output of the television sound To the muted state) to the mobile terminal!

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-155030

Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-253123

Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-179862

Disclosure of the invention

Problem that invention tries to solve

[0006] When a viewer who is watching television broadcasting with a television receiver and sees a common video image with one television receiver, for example, the conditions that he / she wants to view each differ in volume, language, etc. Even if the volume is comfortable for the viewer who adjusted the volume, it may happen that the volume is unpleasant for other viewers.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a television broadcast receiving system and a portable terminal that can be viewed in a comfortable sound environment for each viewer.

Means to solve the problem

[0008] A television broadcast receiving system according to the present invention is a television broadcast receiving system including a portable terminal capable of receiving television broadcast, a television receiver capable of receiving television broadcast, and a television broadcast reception system, comprising: A television receiver output unit for outputting the received television broadcast; and a television receiver communication unit for acquiring from the portable terminal a control signal for controlling an output content of the television broadcast by the television receiver output unit. The portable terminal includes: a portable terminal output unit that outputs the received television broadcast; and a portable terminal communication unit that transmits to the television receiver a control signal that controls an output content of the television broadcast by the television receiver. And the portable terminal communication unit transmits a first control signal specifying a television broadcast channel to be output by the television receiver, and the portable terminal output unit is configured to To the first control signal At least sound information of the specified television broadcast channel is output, and the television receiver output unit is responsive to the first control signal acquired by the television receiver communication unit.

, And outputs the received television broadcast.

According to this configuration, even if the sound information of the television broadcast being viewed is adjusted by the plurality of viewers who view the television broadcast, each viewer holds the sound source that outputs the adjusted sound information. Therefore, even if the sound information of the television broadcast being watched is adjusted, it is possible to view in a comfortable sound environment for each of the viewers who will not bother other viewers in the vicinity.

Furthermore, the portable terminal of the present invention is a portable terminal capable of receiving television broadcast, and a portable terminal output unit for outputting the received television broadcast, and a control signal for controlling the output content of the television broadcast, And a portable terminal communication unit for transmitting a television broadcast to a television receiver capable of outputting a television broadcast according to an output content according to the control signal, the portable terminal communication unit designating a television broadcast channel to be outputted by the television receiver The portable terminal output unit is configured to output at least sound information of the television broadcast channel designated by the first control signal.

According to this configuration, even if the sound information on the television broadcast being watched is adjusted by the plurality of viewers watching the television broadcast, each viewer holds the sound source that outputs the adjusted sound information. Because it is a portable terminal, adjusting the sound information of the television broadcast being watched will not be annoying for other viewers in the vicinity. Also, adjust the sound information such as volume and sound quality for each portable terminal. Thus, the viewer can view the sound environment comfortable for each viewer. Further, by causing the portable terminal to output only the sound of the television broadcast and not outputting the video, it is possible to reduce the power consumed by the portable terminal.

[0012] Moreover, the portable terminal of the present invention is the above portable terminal, and the portable terminal output unit is configured to transmit the sound content of the broadcast content to the television broadcast channel specified by the first control signal. When there are a plurality of different sound output forms, sound information is output by any one sound output form.

For example, when a television receiver simultaneously outputs a screen divided into a plurality of television broadcast channels, or any of main sound and sub sound, or a multi-power language, If there are multiple sound output form candidates for the current TV broadcast channel, such as when outputting one TV broadcast channel that can output audio by some, the portable terminal can select one of the sounds from that candidate. Sound output according to the output form. With this configuration, it is possible to select the optimum sound output form desired by the viewer for each viewer holding the portable terminal, so that all viewers can view in a common sound output form as in conventional television broadcast viewing. There is no need to do it, and it can respond to the demand for sound output form for each viewer.

The mobile terminal of the present invention is the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal communication unit transmits a second control signal for specifying the sound output content to be output by the television receiver. Have a composition.

[0015] Moreover, the portable terminal of the present invention is the above-mentioned portable terminal, and the sound output content has a configuration including at least a volume, a sound quality, and a sound image position.

[0016] Even if the viewer no longer needs to listen to the sound information output from the television receiver to listen to the sound information of the television broadcast from the portable terminal held by the viewer, the television receiver and the mobile terminal Depending on the position of the device, it may be possible that the sound information output from the television receiver may be heard by a viewer who listens to the sound information from the portable terminal. According to this configuration, the viewer adjusts the volume, sound quality, sound image position, etc. of the sound information output by the television receiver using the portable terminal (for example, adjusting the volume and setting the mute state, By setting the position of the sound image to a position other than one's own location), the viewer can view the sound in a more comfortable sound environment. This configuration can also be used in the case of viewing a television broadcast by a television receiver, in the case of other viewers, etc. The volume, sound quality, and sound image of the sound information output by the television receiver By adjusting the position and the like with the portable terminal by the viewer, it is also possible to reduce the possibility that the sound information output from the television receiver may cause inconvenience to other persons (including those who are not viewing and listening).

Effect of the invention

According to the portable terminal of the present invention, even if the sound information of the television broadcast being viewed is adjusted, the sound source outputting the adjusted sound information is the portable terminal held by each viewer, so Even if the sound information of the medium television broadcasting is adjusted, it can be viewed in a comfortable sound environment for each of the viewers who will not bother other surrounding viewers. Brief description of the drawings

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram when viewing a television broadcast using the television broadcast system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a television broadcast system in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the television broadcast system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram when viewing a television broadcast using the television broadcast system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a television broadcast system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[FIG. 6] A flow chart for explaining the operation of the television broadcast system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram when viewing a television broadcast using the television broadcast system of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the television broadcast system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of sign

[0019] 10 TV broadcast system

20 TV receiver

30, 50 mobile terminals

201, 301 antennas

202 Receiver

203, 303 demodulator

204, 304 output part

205, 309, 502 control unit

206, 308 communication unit

302 TV broadcast receiver 305 Display

306 Operation unit

307 First control signal generator

501 Second control signal generator

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, a television broadcast system and a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings.

First Embodiment

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram when viewing a television broadcast using the television broadcast system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, a case where a portable terminal listens to audio and a home stationary television receiver views an image will be described.

In FIG. 1, the portable terminal has a remote control function for controlling a home stationary television receiver and a television tuner for receiving an audio signal of television broadcasting.

While watching TV, an audio signal is output from a portable terminal equipped with a television tuner, and the viewer listens to the audio from this portable terminal. At the same time as audio is output from the portable terminal, another image display is received and output by the home stationary television receiver, and the viewer sees the image by this home stationary television receiver.

Also, when switching the reception channel of the television, switching is performed in synchronization with the image reception channel on the television receiver side and the channel of the audio signal received by the portable terminal using the remote control function installed in the portable terminal.

When a home stationary television receiver looks at an image, a portable terminal listens to an audio, and switches a television reception channel, it switches in synchronization with an image reception channel and an audio signal channel. As a result, it is not necessary to individually set the image receiving channel and the channel of the audio signal, and at the same time, there is no need for a home stationary television receiver or a cable or wireless for transmitting voice.

In FIG. 2, the television broadcasting system 10 receives a video and an audio signal and outputs the video signal. It comprises a Levi receiver 20, a remote control function for controlling the television receiver 20, and a portable terminal 30 for demodulating and outputting an audio signal of a television broadcast.

The television receiver 20 has a receiver 202 for receiving a television image signal and an audio signal being broadcast via the antenna 201, and a demodulator 203 for demodulating the image signal and the audio signal received by the receiver 202. An output unit 204 for outputting a demodulated image signal and an audio signal demodulated by the demodulation unit 203; a control unit 205 for controlling the overall operation of the television receiver 20; and a communication unit 206 for communicating with the portable terminal 30. And is configured.

Portable terminal 30 includes a television broadcast receiving unit 302 that receives a television signal being broadcast via antenna 301, a demodulation unit 303 that demodulates the signal received by television broadcast reception unit 302, and a demodulation unit 303. An output unit 304 for outputting a demodulated signal, a display unit 305 for displaying various information (including television broadcast information received by the television broadcast reception unit 302), and an operation used when the viewer inputs various instructions Control unit 306, a first control signal generation unit 307 for generating control signals for controlling the operation of the television receiver 20, a communication unit 308 for communicating with the television receiver 20, and control of the overall operation of the portable terminal 30. And a control unit 309.

After the mobile terminal is powered on, the television broadcast receiving unit 302 activates a television tuner, and receives radio waves relating to a television program via the antenna 301. From the plurality of received television programs, an intermediate cycle number signal of the program designated by the control unit 309 is extracted.

Demodulation section 303 demodulates the intermediate frequency signal output from television broadcast reception section 302 and outputs the result to the output section.

The output unit 304 converts the demodulated signal output from the demodulation unit 303 into sound vibration and outputs it.

The display unit 305 converts the television broadcast information, the operation data, the message data and the like received by the television broadcast receiving unit 302 into character data and displays the character data.

The operation unit 306 includes various function buttons in addition to the number keys to which the channels of television broadcasting are assigned, and sends various instructions to the control unit. Viewer power S: Using the operation unit 306, various instructions are input.

The first control signal generation unit 307 generates a control signal for designating a television broadcast channel to be output by the television receiver 20. Communication unit 308 transmits a first control signal instructing television receiver 20 to switch to a channel corresponding to the received number key using infrared communication.

The control unit 309 controls reception in the television broadcast receiving unit 302, inputs various instructions from the operation unit 306, controls transmission of the first control signal to the television receiver 20, and outputs contents from the operation unit 306. Control the output content of the television broadcast to be output to the output unit 304.

The operation of the television broadcast system according to the first embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the mobile terminal 30 activates the television tuner of the mobile terminal 30 (step S301). After activating the television tuner, the portable terminal 30 waits for the input of the channel number, and determines whether the channel number has been input (step S302). If it is determined in step S302 that a channel number has not been input, step S302 is repeated to wait for an input of the channel number.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S302 that the channel number is input, the control unit 309 instructs the first control signal generation unit 307 to generate a first control signal for channel switching. put out. The first control signal generation unit 307 receives an instruction from the control unit 309, generates a control signal for channel switching, and sends it to the communication unit 308 (step S303). When the communication unit 308 receives the first control signal from the first control signal generation unit 307, the communication unit 308 transmits the first control signal to the television receiver 20 using infrared communication (step S304).

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The communication unit 206 of the television receiver 20 receives the first channel switching control signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 30, and notifies the control unit 205 that the first control signal has been received. (Step S 305).

The control unit 205 switches the reception channel of the television receiver 20 according to the instruction of the first control signal (step S306).

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 20 transmits the first control signal for channel switching to the television receiver 20 via the communication unit 308, and at the same time, the mobile terminal 20 itself is switched to the same channel as the designated channel ( Step S307) The audio signal of the switched channel is output from the output unit 304 (step S308). At the same time as outputting the audio signal of the switched channel, the portable terminal 20 is in a state of waiting for a channel switching instruction, and the control unit 309 determines whether or not there is a channel switching instruction (step S309).

If it is determined in step S309 that there is no channel switching instruction, step S309 is repeatedly executed, and a channel switching instruction is continuously awaited.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S309 that the channel switching instruction has been issued, the process returns to step S303, and the first channel switching control signal is generated again according to the channel switching instruction (step S303).

According to the television broadcast system of the first embodiment of the present invention, even if the sound information of the television broadcast being viewed is adjusted by a plurality of viewers who view the television broadcast, the adjustment is performed. Since the sound source for outputting the sound information is a portable terminal held by each viewer, adjusting the sound information of the television broadcast being watched will not bother other surrounding viewers. By adjusting the sound information such as sound information and sound quality for each terminal, it is possible to view in a comfortable sound environment for each viewer. Also, by making the portable terminal output only the sound of the television broadcast and not outputting the video, it is possible to reduce the power consumed by the portable terminal.

Second Embodiment

Next, a television broadcast system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Here, too, the case where the user listens to audio on a portable terminal and views an image on a home stationary television receiver will be described.

In FIG. 4, the portable terminal has a remote control function for controlling a home stationary television receiver and a television tuner for receiving a television broadcast audio signal.

While watching a television, an audio signal is output from a portable terminal equipped with a television tuner, and a viewer listens to the audio using this portable terminal. At the same time as the audio output, another image display is received by the home stationary television receiver, and the viewer sees the image by this home stationary television receiver. Also, the volume, sound quality, and sound image of the sound information output by the television receiver The viewer adjusts the position and the like by the portable terminal. Thereby, it is possible to view in a more comfortable sound environment for each viewer. In addition, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the sound information output from the television receiver may bother others (including those who are not watching).

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a television broadcast system in the first embodiment of the present invention.

In the television broadcast system of the second embodiment, in the configuration of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2, in the portable terminal 50, an audio adjustment control signal when adjusting the audio of the television receiver 20 from the portable terminal 50 side. A second control signal generation unit 501 that generates the control signal is provided, and a control unit 502 having a slightly different function is provided instead of the control unit 309. The same components as those of the television broadcast system according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2 will be assigned the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The second control signal generation unit 501 generates a second control signal which is a control signal for adjusting the sound output from the television receiver 20.

The control unit 502 generates a second control signal, which is a sound control signal, to the second control signal generation unit 501 according to the sound control operation of the operation unit 306 in addition to the various functions of the control unit 309. Instruct to. Also, it instructs the communication unit 308 to transmit the second control signal.

The operation of the television broadcast system according to the second embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

In FIG. 6, the procedure until the television tuner activation channel of the portable terminal is switched, that is, the operation of steps S301 to S308 is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

The portable terminal 50 outputs the audio signal of the switched channel and at the same time, the control unit 50.

2 determines whether there is a voice adjustment instruction (step S601).

If it is determined in step S601 that the voice adjustment instruction is not !, it is determined whether there is a channel switching instruction (step S602).

When it is determined in step S602 that there is no channel switching instruction, step

Returning to S601, it is determined again whether there is a voice adjustment instruction (step S601).

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S602 that there is a channel switching instruction, Returning to step S303, a first channel switching control signal is generated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S601 that there is an audio adjustment instruction, the control unit 502 instructs the second control signal generation unit 501 to generate a second control signal for audio signal adjustment; The control signal generation unit 501 receives an instruction from the control unit 502, generates a second control signal for sound adjustment (step S603), and the generated second control signal for sound adjustment is transmitted to the television receiver 20 via the communication unit 308. Send to (step S604).

The television receiver 20 receives the second control signal for voice adjustment transmitted from the portable terminal 30 from the communication unit 206 (step S 605), and the control unit 205 follows the instruction of the second control signal. The sound of the television receiver 20 is adjusted (step S606).

On the other hand, after the portable terminal 50 transmits the second control signal for voice adjustment, the process returns to step S601, and it is determined again whether there is a voice adjustment instruction.

According to the television broadcast system of the second embodiment of the present invention, the viewer adjusts the volume, sound quality, sound image position, etc. of the sound information output by the television receiver using the portable terminal. In a more comfortable sound environment for each viewer (for example, by adjusting the volume and setting it to mute, or setting the sound image position to a position other than its own location) be able to. This configuration can also be used for other viewers who view television broadcasts with a television receiver, and the volume and sound quality of the sound information output from the television receiver. By adjusting the sound image position and the like with the portable terminal by the viewer, it is also possible to reduce the possibility that the sound information output from the television receiver may cause inconvenience to other people (including those who are not watching it).

Third Embodiment

Next, a television broadcast system according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram when viewing a television broadcast using the television broadcast system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 7, the portable terminal has a remote control function for controlling a home stationary television receiver, and a television tuner for demodulating and outputting a television broadcast audio signal.

[0062] For example, when the television receiver is simultaneously outputting a screen divided into a plurality of television broadcast channels, or when one of main sound and sub sound or a plurality of power languages is used. If there are multiple sound output form candidates for the current TV broadcast channel, such as when outputting one TV broadcast channel that can output audio by some, the portable terminal can select one of the sounds from that candidate. Sound output according to the output form. As a result, when the viewer selects the sound output mode for each viewer who holds the portable terminal, it is not necessary for all the viewers to view in the common sound output mode as in the conventional television broadcast viewing.

The configuration of the television broadcast system of the third embodiment is the same as that of the television broadcast system of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

The operation of the television broadcast system according to the third embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

In FIG. 8, first, the mobile terminal 50 activates the television tuner of the mobile terminal simultaneously with power on (step S301). After activating the television tuner, the portable terminal 50 is in a state of waiting for the input of the channel number, and determines whether the channel number has been input (step S302). If it is determined in step S302 that the channel number has not been input, step S302 is repeatedly executed to wait for the input of the channel number.

When it is determined in step S302 that a channel number has been input, it is further determined whether a two-screen display instruction has been input (step S801). If it is determined in step S801 that the two-screen display instruction is not made, the process proceeds to step S303.

The operations in steps S303 to S308 are the same as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG.

After outputting the audio signal in step 308, the process proceeds to step S810.

If it is determined in step S801 that the two-screen display instruction is input, the control unit 309 generates a first control signal for switching the two-screen display to the first control signal generation unit 307. Command, the first control signal generation unit 307 receives an instruction from the control unit 309, and generates a first control signal for dual screen display switching (step S802), and generates a first control signal for dual screen display switching. It transmits to the television receiver 20 via the communication unit 308 (step S803).

The television receiver 20 receives, from the communication unit 206, the first control signal for dual screen display switching transmitted from the portable terminal 30 (step S804), and the control unit 205 instructs the first control signal. According to, the television receiver 20 is switched to the two-screen display (step S805). On the other hand, after the portable terminal 30 transmits the first control signal for dual screen display switching, the control unit 309 determines whether an output voice instruction has been input (step S806). If it is determined in step S806 that the output voice instruction has not been input, step S806 is repeatedly executed to wait for the input of the output voice instruction.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S806 that the output voice instruction has been input, control unit 309 determines whether main screen audio output has been instructed (step S807). If it is determined in step S807 that the main screen audio output is instructed, the control unit 309 controls the output unit 304 to output the main screen audio (step S808).

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S 807 that the instructed is not the main screen audio output, that is, it is determined that the sub main screen audio output is instructed, the control unit 309 outputs the sub screen audio. The output unit 304 is controlled (step S809).

After controlling the output unit 304 by selecting the main / sub screen audio output, the control unit 309 determines whether there is a channel switching instruction (step S 810). If it is determined in step S810 that there is no channel switching instruction, step S810 is repeatedly executed to wait for channel switching.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S810 that there is a channel switching instruction, the process returns to step S801, and it is determined whether it is a two-screen display instruction again.

According to such a television broadcast system of the third embodiment of the present invention, when, for example, a television receiver is simultaneously outputting a screen in which a plurality of television broadcast channels are divided, main audio There are multiple sound output form candidates for the television broadcast channel being viewed, such as when outputting one television broadcast channel that can output audio according to one of the secondary audio or some of the multiple language languages. In this case, the portable terminal outputs sound according to one of the candidate sound output forms. With this configuration, it is possible to select the optimum sound output form desired by the viewer for each viewer holding the portable terminal, so that all the viewers share a common sound output form as in conventional television broadcast viewing. It is not necessary to view and can meet the demand for the sound output form for each viewer.

Industrial applicability

As described above, the television broadcasting system and the portable terminal according to the present invention can Even if the sound information of the television broadcast is adjusted, the sound source for outputting the adjusted sound information is the portable terminal held by each viewer. It has the effect that it can be viewed by the viewer in a comfortable sound environment for each viewer who will not be annoyed to the viewer, and is useful as a television broadcast receiving system, a portable terminal and the like.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A television broadcast receiving system comprising: a portable terminal capable of receiving television broadcast; and a television receiver capable of receiving television broadcast, comprising:

The television receiver

A television receiver output unit that outputs the received television broadcast;

And a television receiver communication unit for acquiring the control signal for controlling the output content of the television broadcast by the television receiver output unit.

The portable terminal is

A portable terminal output unit that outputs the received television broadcast;

And a portable terminal communication unit for transmitting to the television receiver a control signal for controlling the output content of the television broadcast by the television receiver.

The portable terminal communication unit transmits a first control signal specifying a television broadcast channel to be output by the television receiver.

The portable terminal output unit outputs at least sound information of a television broadcast channel designated by the first control signal,

The television receiver output unit outputs the received television broadcast in response to the first control signal acquired by the television receiver communication unit.

Television broadcast reception system.

[2] A portable terminal capable of receiving television broadcasts,

A portable terminal output unit that outputs the received television broadcast;

And a portable terminal communication unit for transmitting a control signal for controlling the output content of the television broadcast to a television receiver capable of outputting the television broadcast according to the output content according to the control signal, the portable terminal communication unit comprising Transmitting a first control signal specifying a television broadcast channel to be output by the television receiver;

The portable terminal output unit outputs at least sound information of a television broadcast channel designated by the first control signal.

Mobile terminal.

[3] A portable terminal according to claim 2, wherein When the television broadcast channel designated by the first control signal has a plurality of sound output forms having different sound contents among the broadcast contents, the portable terminal output unit outputs sound information according to any one sound output form. Output

Mobile terminal.

[4] The portable terminal according to claim 2 or 3, wherein

The portable terminal communication unit transmits a second control signal that specifies the sound output content to be output by the television receiver.

Mobile terminal.

[5] A portable terminal according to claim 4, which is: