WO2019142463A1 - Display device, display method, television receiver, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

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WO2019142463A1
WO2019142463A1 PCT/JP2018/041481 JP2018041481W WO2019142463A1 WO 2019142463 A1 WO2019142463 A1 WO 2019142463A1 JP 2018041481 W JP2018041481 W JP 2018041481W WO 2019142463 A1 WO2019142463 A1 WO 2019142463A1
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  • One embodiment of the present invention relates to a display device, a display method, a television receiver, a program, and a recording medium.
  • EPG Electronic Program Guide
  • electronic program guide electronic program guide
  • 8K TVs and 70-inch and 80-inch TVs are also commercially available, and EPGs are displayed on multiple screens. It has become an environment where you can watch without problems.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for efficiently presenting to a user whether or not reservation of reception of a program is possible when there are a plurality of tuners for receiving the program.
  • the program guide creation unit creates an electronic program guide that represents a broadcast schedule of a program.
  • the tuner selection unit selects a tuner to be used for receiving a reserved program from the plurality of tuners.
  • the display control unit adds a line frame indicating reservation of use of the selected tuner to a position indicating the broadcast schedule of the reserved program of the electronic program guide, and displays it as a reserved program table.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing apparatus that displays a part of a program guide not only on the day but also on other days. Specifically, in the upper part of the electronic program guide, for example, part of the program guide is displayed side by side in order from March 17, 2003, which is the date of the day, to March 20, 2003.
  • Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for improving the convenience when accessing content provided from different providers and content provided via different media.
  • the table acquisition unit acquires a table in which a plurality of contents and a provision time zone of the contents are associated.
  • the view request obtaining unit receives a view request for the content to be operated from among the plurality of pieces of content.
  • the path selection unit selects an acquisition path of the content for which the viewing request has been made.
  • the operation candidate generation unit generates a list of operation options to be performed on the content requested to be viewed, based on the selected acquisition path.
  • Japanese patent publication Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-049263 (released on February 22, 2007)
  • Japanese patent publication Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-015686 (released on January 28, 2016)
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to realize a display device capable of enhancing the user's convenience in a configuration in which electronic program guides of a plurality of dates are displayed simultaneously.
  • a display device is a display that displays each display target area of an electronic program guide on each of a display section and a plurality of display areas included in the display section.
  • a control unit the display control unit changing the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas according to an instruction from the user;
  • the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in another display area is changed in conjunction with the change of the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in the at least one display area.
  • a display method displays each display target area of an electronic program guide on each of a display section and a plurality of display areas included in the display section. And displaying the electronic program guide to be displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas according to an instruction from the user.
  • the display target area of the electronic program guide displayed in another display area among the plurality of display areas is displayed in the display area of the electronic program guide displayed in at least one of the display areas. Including a step of changing in conjunction with the change.
  • a display device capable of enhancing the convenience of the user in a configuration in which electronic program guides of a plurality of dates are displayed simultaneously.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the display concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the example of composition of the electronic program guide concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the other structural example of the electronic program guide which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the example of a display object area
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of the display device 1 according to the first embodiment.
  • the display device 1 includes a receiving unit 11, a program information storage unit 12, a display unit 13, a display control unit 14, and a remote control light receiving unit 15. Further, details of each component of the display device 1 will be described later.
  • FIG. 3 is a view showing the display device 1 according to the first embodiment.
  • the display device 1 according to the present invention is, for example, a display device provided in a television receiver, and creates and displays an electronic program guide (hereinafter referred to as an EPG) using received program information. It is
  • the display area TA in FIG. 3 corresponds to the display area of the display unit 13 described above.
  • the display area TA can be divided into a plurality of display areas as needed.
  • the display device 1 includes the receiving unit 11, the program information storage unit 12, the display unit 13, the display control unit 14, and the remote control light receiving unit 15. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the display control unit 14 includes an operation information acquisition unit 141, a program information display control unit 142, a program content display control unit 143, and a switching / superimposing unit 144.
  • the function of receiving and displaying a television program in the display device 1 is possible using a known technique, and the description thereof is omitted.
  • the receiver 11 receives a television program and program information via the antenna 3.
  • the received program information is stored in the program information storage unit 12.
  • the program information storage unit 12 stores the program information received by the receiving unit 11.
  • the contents of the program information include, for example, a program title (title), a program content, a broadcast time, a broadcast station, performers, and a category of a program.
  • the display unit 13 is a display device that displays a television program and an electronic program guide under the control of the display control unit 14.
  • Examples of the display unit 13 include a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, a plasma display, and the like.
  • the display control unit 14 creates an electronic program guide using the program information stored in the program information storage unit 12 and stores the electronic program guide in the program information storage unit 12. Further, the display control unit 14 acquires program information and an electronic program guide from the program information storage unit 12 and causes the display unit 13 to display the processing result for the electronic program guide.
  • the electronic program guide there can be mentioned a program guide of matrix display in which the vertical axis is a time axis and the horizontal axis is a channel number axis.
  • the electronic program guide is composed of a plurality of program cells (in the electronic program guide, cells including program information of individual programs are hereinafter referred to as program cells).
  • the electronic program guide includes program fields of a plurality of dates (a plurality of days).
  • the electronic program guide refers to the entire program guide generated based on the program information received by the receiving unit 11. For example, when there are 10 broadcast channels and the program information received by the receiving unit 11 includes program information of each channel for one week, the electronic program guide generated by the display control unit 14 is 10 channels ⁇ It becomes a program guide for one week.
  • the display control unit 14 cuts out a display target area (for example, 5 channels ⁇ 6 hours) which is a part of the electronic program guide, from the entire electronic program guide based on the user's instruction. Display on 13.
  • a display target area for example, 5 channels ⁇ 6 hours
  • the display control unit 14 generates a display target area (for example, 5 channels ⁇ 6 hours) which is a part of the electronic program guide based on the user's instruction, and causes the display unit 13 to display the display target area.
  • a display target area for example, 5 channels ⁇ 6 hours
  • the remote control light receiving unit 15 receives a signal from the remote control 2 and transmits the content to the display control unit 14.
  • the display control unit 14 includes an operation information acquisition unit 141, a program information display control unit 142, a program content display control unit 143, and a switching / overlapping unit 144.
  • the operation information acquisition unit 141 acquires the operation information via the remote control light receiver 15.
  • the program information stored in the program information storage unit 12 is output to the program information display control unit 142.
  • the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 141 is also output to the program information display control unit 142.
  • the program information display control unit 142 refers to the program information and the operation information to generate a display target area which is a part of the electronic program guide, and outputs the display target area of the generated electronic program guide to the switching / superimposition unit 144 Do.
  • the reception unit 11 After performing reception processing on the received television program, the reception unit 11 transmits the received television program to the program content display control unit 143 included in the display control unit 14.
  • the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 141 is also transmitted to the program content display control unit 143.
  • the program content display control unit 143 refers to the reception data acquired by the reception unit 11 and the operation information supplied from the operation information acquisition unit 141, and switches the television program (content) of the target channel indicated by the operation information. Supply to the superimposing unit 144.
  • the switching / superimposing unit 144 includes the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 141, the display target area of the electronic program guide generated by the program information display control unit 142, and the content of the target channel supplied by the program content display control unit 143. And get.
  • the switching / superimposing unit 144 switches whether to display the display target area of the electronic program guide or to display the program content of the target channel based on the operation information from the user.
  • the display control unit 14 performs display so that other display target areas of the electronic program guide are also interlocked with the change. Control the display contents of the section 13. The details will be described below.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an exemplary configuration of an electronic program guide generated by the program information display control unit 142. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the program information display control unit 142 displays the display target areas of the EPG for four days in different display areas.
  • EPG (+1) Today's EPG
  • EPG (0) today's EPG
  • EPG (-1) yesterday's EPG
  • EPG (-2) tomorrow EPG
  • programs from 0 o'clock to 24 o'clock on the day are displayed on each EPG.
  • EPGs of the present day are classified into EPG (0)
  • EPGs of yesterday are classified into EPG (-1), etc., and each EPG is classified using different numbers.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the electronic program guide generated by the program information display control unit 142. As shown in FIG. Compared with FIG. 4, FIG. 5 is different in that it has a movable cursor CUR only in the EPG (0), but the other configuration is the same. Further, in FIG. 5, the cursor CUR is located in the program column corresponding to the current time.
  • the user can change the display target area by moving the cursor CUR while viewing the display area.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device 1 according to the first embodiment.
  • the display area TA of the display device 1 is divided into, for example, four display areas TA1 to TA4, and each of the display areas TA1 to TA4 is EPG (+1) to EPG ( In the case where -2) is displayed (see (TA-A)), the user performs an operation to display the EPG of the next day for any of EPG (+1) to EPG (-2) In conjunction with that, as shown in (TA-B), the program information display control unit 142 switches the EPG in the other display area to the EPG that is the EPG of the next day.
  • a specific change means is not specified in FIG. 2, it is possible to change the display target area using, for example, a cursor.
  • the display area TA is illustrated to be divided into four display areas TA1 to TA4, the present invention is not limited to the above configuration.
  • the display area TA is composed of a plurality of monitors other than four. May be
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of changing the display target area of the EPG according to the first embodiment.
  • the cursor CUR displayed on the EPG (0) is configured to be movable to the EPG of another day by the program information display control unit 142 in accordance with an instruction from the user. That is, in the present embodiment, the positions of the display areas TA1 to TA4 are not changed, and the display target areas of the EPG displayed on the display areas TA1 to TA4 are changed according to the user's instruction.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a first example of changing the display target area of the EPG in the display device 1 according to the first embodiment.
  • the display device 1 includes the display unit 13 and the display control unit 14 (see FIG. 1).
  • the display control unit 14 displays each display target area (EPG (+1) to EPG (EPG (+1)) on each of a plurality of display areas (for example, TA1 to TA4) included in the display unit 13. -2)) is displayed.
  • the display control unit 14 displays at least one of the display areas (TA1 to TA4) according to the display target area change instruction (for example, When the display target area of the electronic program guide (for example, EPG (0)) to be displayed on TA2) is changed (for example, changed to EPG (+1)), another display of the plurality of display areas (TA1 to TA4)
  • the display target area of the electronic program guide for example, EPG (+1), EPG (-1) and EPG (-2)
  • Change in conjunction with the change for example, change to EPG (+1)) of the display target area of the electronic program guide (EPG (0)) to be displayed on TA 2) (EPG (+2), EPG (0) and EPG Change to -1)).
  • the program information display control unit 142 moves the cursor CUR located at the EPG (0) downward (see the lower arrow in FIG. 7).
  • the EPG (+1) is displayed in the same display area TA2.
  • the display target area of the EPG in another display area is switched (changed) in conjunction with the movement of the cursor.
  • the display area TA of the display device 1 is changed from TA-C to TA-D in FIG.
  • EPGs of today and the other day can be simultaneously displayed, so a program expected by the user is expected. It will be easier to find
  • Display target area change example 2 Although the configuration for moving the cursor CUR downward is exemplified in the display target area change example 1, the moving direction of the cursor CUR and the other days that can be displayed are not limited to the above, and are determined according to the user's instruction.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a second example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device 1 according to the first embodiment.
  • the second display target area change example a case where the user changes the display target area from EPG (0) to EPG (+2) two days ahead will be described.
  • the difference between the present display target area change example 2 and the display target area change example 1 is that the date and time interval is one day to two days.
  • the cursor CUR located at the EPG (0) is turned to the right (the right arrow in FIG. 7).
  • the display area TA of the display device 1 is changed to the display area TA-F of FIG.
  • Display target area change example 3 The configuration for switching (changing) the display target area of the EPG displayed in the plurality of display areas (TA1 to TA4) based on the date and time has been exemplified above, but the present invention is not limited to the above configuration. It is also possible to change the channels displayed in the area (TA1 to TA4) in conjunction with each other.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a third example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device 1 according to the first embodiment.
  • the display area TA-G of FIG. 9 when the number of channels that can be displayed in the plurality of display areas (TA1 to TA4) is four channels A to D, for example, the user can select a program of channel E.
  • the cursor CUR located at the EPG (0) can be moved to the right (see the right arrow in FIG. 9) to confirm.
  • the display area TA of the display device 1 is changed to the display area TA-H of FIG. Further, as shown in the display area TA-H of FIG.
  • the cursor CUR is moved into the EPG of the certain day This makes it easier to find programs that users expect.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram of a fourth example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device according to the first embodiment.
  • a program cell having the same title as a program cell for example, "morning rendition"
  • the program information display control unit 142 The display of the focused program cell and the program cell of the same title in the other display target area may be highlighted.
  • the background color of the program cell is changed including the EPG of the other day. It will be easier to find the program you expect.
  • the change of the display target area is mainly described by the switching of the display target area.
  • the change of the display target area is not limited to the above configuration.
  • superimposed display is also possible on the display target area.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a first example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device 1 according to the second embodiment.
  • a program cell for example, "morning rendition"
  • the program information display control unit 142 displays the program cell
  • An operation for displaying (overlaying display) over a plurality of days in an area for example, display area TA4
  • instructing recording reservation over a plurality of days in a display area for example, display area TA3
  • An operation selection screen including a child may be displayed (superimposed display).
  • the program information display control unit 142 arranges and displays over 1 week. At that time, as an example, as shown by TA4 of TA-L in FIG. 11, the program information display control unit 142 sets only one channel and a predetermined time zone including the program cell on each date (for example, 6 hours). Can be displayed.
  • the configuration in which program cells for one week are arranged and displayed in TA4 is illustrated, but this does not limit the present embodiment. For example, one month's worth of program cells may be arranged vertically and horizontally.
  • the current time is the time when the program has not yet started on the 10th, it is possible to record the program on the 10th.
  • the user can easily recognize that the program is being broadcast over a plurality of days (for example, one week).
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a second example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device according to the second embodiment.
  • the program information display control unit 142 displays a certain display area (for example, Among the program cells displayed over a plurality of days in the display area TA4), a program cell indicating a program for the next broadcast (for example, a program cell indicating the 11th) is highlighted and the operation selection screen displays the next broadcast
  • An operator for example, "record only for next time" may be included to instruct to schedule recording of a program.
  • any one display area The superimposed display of the program column of the program for one week is performed (for example, in the display area TA4), and the recording options appear only for a plurality of days and the next time.
  • the cursor hits the recording only for the next time, a color is attached to the place of the next 11th, and it is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner that the recording is for that day.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a third example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device according to the second embodiment. If the user selects “record only next time” following the display target area change example 2 above, it can be identified that the program corresponding to the next time is scheduled to be recorded in the program cell of the program corresponding to the next time Display on As an example, as indicated by TA3 in TA-O in FIG. 13, it may be configured to display that the program corresponding to the next time has been scheduled for recording in the program cell in an identifiable manner using an icon.
  • the display method according to the present embodiment is, as an example, a display method of a display device that displays each display target area of the electronic program guide in each of a plurality of display areas.
  • the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas is changed in accordance with an instruction from the user, the other display area is selected among the plurality of display areas.
  • changing the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed interlockingly with the change of the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in the at least one display area.
  • FIG. 14 is a view showing a flowchart of the display method of the display device 1 according to the present invention.
  • Step S2 the operation information acquisition unit 141 included in the display control unit 14 acquires operation information of the user.
  • Step S4 the display control unit 14 determines whether the operation information acquired by the display control unit 14 relates to the change of the display target area.
  • Step S6 If the result of the above determination is that the operation information relates to the change of the display target area (S4: YES), the display target area is interlocked and changed in accordance with the user's instruction in step S6.
  • the specific process of changing the display target area in each display area has already been described, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.
  • step S8 the display control unit 14 causes the display unit 13 to switch or superimpose the display target area after the change.
  • the control block (in particular, the display control unit 14) of the display device 1 may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like, or may be realized by software.
  • the display device 1 includes a computer that executes instructions of a program that is software that implements each function.
  • the computer includes, for example, at least one processor (control device) and at least one computer readable storage medium storing the program.
  • the processor reads the program from the recording medium and executes the program to achieve the object of the present invention.
  • a CPU Central Processing Unit
  • the above-mentioned recording medium a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, a programmable logic circuit or the like can be used besides “a non-temporary tangible medium”, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory).
  • a RAM Random Access Memory
  • the program may be supplied to the computer via any transmission medium (communication network, broadcast wave, etc.) capable of transmitting the program.
  • any transmission medium communication network, broadcast wave, etc.
  • one aspect of the present invention can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave in which the program is embodied by electronic transmission.
  • the display device 1 displays each display target area of the electronic program guide on each of the display section 13 and the plurality of display areas (for example, display areas TA1 to TA4) included in the display section. And an electronic program guide for causing the display control unit 14 to display at least one of the plurality of display areas (for example, TA1 to TA4) according to an instruction from the user.
  • the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in another display area (for example, TA1, TA3, and TA4) among the plurality of display areas is the at least one display area. Change in conjunction with the change of the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed on the.
  • the display control unit 14 moves the cursor in the at least one display area of the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in another display area. It may be linked to and changed.
  • the user can change the display target area by moving the cursor CUR while viewing the display area.
  • the display control unit 14 indicates a program cell (program “morning rendition program) focused in at least one of the display areas (TA2). If a program cell of the same title as the program cell is also present in the other display area (TA1, TA3, TA4, etc.), the focused program cell and a program cell of the same title in the other display area You may highlight.
  • program cell program “morning rendition program”
  • the background color of the program cell is changed including the EPG of the other day. It will be easier to find the program you expect.
  • the display control unit 14 causes the user of the program cell of the program to be broadcast over a plurality of days (one week) When selected, the program cell is displayed over a plurality of days in a display area (TA4), and a recording reservation over a plurality of days is instructed in a display area (TA3) other than the display area.
  • An operation selection screen including an operator may be displayed.
  • the user can easily recognize that the program is being broadcast over a plurality of days (for example, one week).
  • the display control unit 14 is a program that is broadcasted over a plurality of days (one week), and a program cell of a program for which the broadcast of the day ended.
  • the program cell indicating the program for the next broadcast is highlighted among the program cells displayed over a plurality of days in the display area.
  • the operation selection screen may include an operator for instructing recording reservation of the program for the next broadcast.
  • a television receiver according to aspect 6 of the present invention includes the display device according to any one of aspects 1 to 5.
  • a display method is a display method of a display device for displaying each display target area of an electronic program guide in each of a plurality of display areas, and the plurality of display areas according to an instruction from a user.
  • the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in another display area among the plurality of display areas is It includes the step of changing in conjunction with the change of the display target area of the electronic program guide displayed in at least one of the display areas.
  • a program according to aspect 8 of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the display device according to any one of aspects 1 to 5, and causes the computer to function as the display control unit.
  • a recording medium according to aspect 9 of the present invention is a computer readable recording medium having the program according to aspect 8 recorded thereon.

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The present invention addresses the problem of simultaneously displaying daily electronic program guides for a plurality of dates and improving user convenience. The present invention is provided with a display unit (13) and a display control unit (14), wherein, when modifying a display target region, which is to be displayed in at least an arbitrary display region among a plurality of display regions of an electronic program guide, in response to an instruction from a user, the display control unit (14) modifies, in association with the above modification, a display target region intended to be displayed in another display region of the electronic program guide.

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表示装置、表示方法、テレビジョン受像機、プログラム、および記録媒体Display device, display method, television receiver, program, and recording medium
　本発明の一様態は表示装置、表示方法、テレビジョン受像機、プログラム、および記録媒体に関する。 One embodiment of the present invention relates to a display device, a display method, a television receiver, a program, and a recording medium.
　近年、番組の検索にＥＰＧ（Electronic Program Guide；電子番組表）が用いられることが多くなっている。また、テレビジョン受像機（以下、テレビと称する）の大型化、高解像度化がすすみ、８Ｋテレビや７０インチ、８０インチのテレビも市販されるようになっており、ＥＰＧをマルチ画面で表示しても問題なく視聴できる環境になってきている。 In recent years, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide; electronic program guide) has often been used to search for programs. In addition, 8K TVs and 70-inch and 80-inch TVs are also commercially available, and EPGs are displayed on multiple screens. It has become an environment where you can watch without problems.
　例えば特許文献１には、番組を受信する複数のチューナがある場合において、番組の受信予約が可能であるかどうかを、効率良くユーザに提示する技術が開示されている。具体的には、番組表作成部は、番組の放送スケジュールを表す電子番組表を作成する。チューナ選択部は、複数のチューナから、予約番組の受信に使用するチューナを選択する。表示制御部は、電子番組表の予約番組の放送スケジュールを表す位置に、選択されたチューナの使用の予約を表す線枠を付加して予約番組表として表示させる。 For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for efficiently presenting to a user whether or not reservation of reception of a program is possible when there are a plurality of tuners for receiving the program. Specifically, the program guide creation unit creates an electronic program guide that represents a broadcast schedule of a program. The tuner selection unit selects a tuner to be used for receiving a reserved program from the plurality of tuners. The display control unit adds a line frame indicating reservation of use of the selected tuner to a position indicating the broadcast schedule of the reserved program of the electronic program guide, and displays it as a reserved program table.
　また、特許文献１には、当日のみならず、他の日についても番組表の一部を表示する情報処理装置が開示されている。具体的には、電子番組表の上方に、例えば当日の日付である２００３年３月１７日から２００３年３月２０日まで順に、番組表の一部が、横方向に並べて表示されている。 Further, Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing apparatus that displays a part of a program guide not only on the day but also on other days. Specifically, in the upper part of the electronic program guide, for example, part of the program guide is displayed side by side in order from March 17, 2003, which is the date of the day, to March 20, 2003.
　また、特許文献２には、異なる提供元から提供されるコンテンツ、および異なる媒体を経由して提供されるコンテンツにアクセスする際の利便性を向上させる技術が開示されている。具体的には、コンテンツ管理装置において、表取得部は、複数のコンテンツと、当該コンテンツの提供時間帯とが対応づけられた表を取得する。視聴要求取得部は、複数のコンテンツの中から操作対象とするコンテンツの視聴要求を受け付ける。経路選択部は、視聴要求がなされたコンテンツの取得経路を選択する。操作候補生成部は、視聴要求がなされたコンテンツに対して実施する操作の選択肢のリストを、選択した取得経路をもとに生成する。 Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for improving the convenience when accessing content provided from different providers and content provided via different media. Specifically, in the content management apparatus, the table acquisition unit acquires a table in which a plurality of contents and a provision time zone of the contents are associated. The view request obtaining unit receives a view request for the content to be operated from among the plurality of pieces of content. The path selection unit selects an acquisition path of the content for which the viewing request has been made. The operation candidate generation unit generates a list of operation options to be performed on the content requested to be viewed, based on the selected acquisition path.
日本国特許公報「特開２００７－０４９２６３（２００７年２月２２日公開）」Japanese patent publication "Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-049263 (released on February 22, 2007)" 日本国特許公報「特開２０１６－０１５６８６（２０１６年１月２８日公開）」Japanese patent publication "Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-015686 (released on January 28, 2016)"
　しかしながら、上述のような従来技術は、当日のみではなく他の日の電子番組表を表示する場合において、ユーザが他の日の同じ時間帯に何を放送しているのか確認し辛く、不便を感じる場合もある。 However, in the case of displaying the electronic program guide not only on the current day but also on other days, it is difficult for the prior art as described above to confirm what the user is broadcasting in the same time zone on the other day, which is inconvenient. I can feel it.
　本発明は上記の問題に鑑みてなされたものであって、複数の日付の日の電子番組表を同時に表示する構成において、ユーザの利便性を高めることのできる表示装置を実現することにある。 The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to realize a display device capable of enhancing the user's convenience in a configuration in which electronic program guides of a plurality of dates are displayed simultaneously.
　上記の課題を解決するために、本発明の一態様に係る表示装置は、表示部と、上記表示部に含まれる複数の表示領域の各々に、電子番組表の各表示対象領域を表示する表示制御部とを備え、上記表示制御部は、ユーザからの指示に応じて、上記複数の表示領域の少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を変更する場合に、上記複数の表示領域のうち、他の表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を、上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域の変更に連動させて変更する。 In order to solve the above problems, a display device according to an aspect of the present invention is a display that displays each display target area of an electronic program guide on each of a display section and a plurality of display areas included in the display section. A control unit, the display control unit changing the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas according to an instruction from the user; Among the display areas, the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in another display area is changed in conjunction with the change of the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in the at least one display area.
　また、上記の課題を解決するために、本発明の一態様に係る表示方法は、表示部と、上記表示部に含まれる複数の表示領域の各々に、電子番組表の各表示対象領域を表示する表示制御部とを備える表示装置の表示方法であって、上記表示制御部は、ユーザからの指示に応じて、上記複数の表示領域の少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を変更する場合に、上記複数の表示領域のうち、他の表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を、上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域の変更に連動させて変更する工程を包含する。 In addition, in order to solve the above problems, a display method according to an aspect of the present invention displays each display target area of an electronic program guide on each of a display section and a plurality of display areas included in the display section. And displaying the electronic program guide to be displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas according to an instruction from the user. When changing the target area, the display target area of the electronic program guide displayed in another display area among the plurality of display areas is displayed in the display area of the electronic program guide displayed in at least one of the display areas. Including a step of changing in conjunction with the change.
　本発明の一態様によれば、複数の日付の日の電子番組表を同時に表示する構成において、ユーザの利便性を高めることのできる表示装置を実現できる。 According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to realize a display device capable of enhancing the convenience of the user in a configuration in which electronic program guides of a plurality of dates are displayed simultaneously.
本発明の第１実施形態に係る表示装置の要部構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第１実施形態に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例を説明する図である。FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第１実施形態に係る表示装置を示す図である。It is a figure showing the display concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第１実施形態に係る電子番組表の構成例を説明する図である。It is a figure explaining the example of composition of the electronic program guide concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の第１実施形態に係る電子番組表の他の構成例を説明する図である。It is a figure explaining the other structural example of the electronic program guide which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第１実施形態に係る電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例を説明する図である。It is a figure explaining the example of a display object area | region change of the electronic program guide which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第１実施形態に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例１を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the example 1 of a display object area | region change of the electronic program guide in the display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第１実施形態に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例２を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the example 2 of a display object area | region change of the electronic program guide in the display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第１実施形態に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例３を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the example 3 of change of a display object area | region of the electronic program guide in the display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第１実施形態に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例４を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the example 4 of change of a display object area | region of the electronic program guide in the display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第２実施形態に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例１を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the example 1 of a display object area change of the electronic program guide in the display apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第２実施形態に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例２を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the example 2 of a display object area | region change of the electronic program guide in the display apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第２実施形態に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例３を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the example 3 of change of a display object area | region of the electronic program guide in the display apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. 本発明に係る表示装置の表示方法のフローチャートを示す図である。It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display method of the display apparatus which concerns on this invention.
　以下、本発明について、図１～図１４を参照しながら詳細に説明する。 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14.
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　以下、表示装置の概略構成について、図１、図３を参照しながら説明する。 (Embodiment 1)
(Schematic configuration of display device)
Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of the display device will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3.
　図１は、本実施形態１に係る表示装置１の要部構成を示すブロック図である。図１に示すように、表示装置１は受信部１１、番組情報記憶部１２、表示部１３、表示制御部１４、およびリモコン受光部１５を備える。また、表示装置１の各構成部の詳細は後述する。 FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of the display device 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the display device 1 includes a receiving unit 11, a program information storage unit 12, a display unit 13, a display control unit 14, and a remote control light receiving unit 15. Further, details of each component of the display device 1 will be described later.
　図３は、本実施形態１に係る表示装置１を示す図である。図３に示すように、本発明に係る表示装置１は例えばテレビジョン受像機が備える表示装置であって、受信した番組情報を用いて電子番組表（以下、ＥＰＧと記す）を作成し、表示するものである。また、図３における表示領域ＴＡは上述の表示部１３の表示領域に相当する。表示領域ＴＡは必要に応じて複数の表示領域に分割可能である。 FIG. 3 is a view showing the display device 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the display device 1 according to the present invention is, for example, a display device provided in a television receiver, and creates and displays an electronic program guide (hereinafter referred to as an EPG) using received program information. It is The display area TA in FIG. 3 corresponds to the display area of the display unit 13 described above. The display area TA can be divided into a plurality of display areas as needed.
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　以下、表示装置１の詳細構成について、図１を参照しながら説明する。 (Detailed configuration of display device)
Hereinafter, the detailed configuration of the display device 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
　上述したように、表示装置１は受信部１１、番組情報記憶部１２、表示部１３、表示制御部１４、およびリモコン受光部１５を備える。また、図１に示すように、表示制御部１４は、操作情報取得部１４１、番組情報表示制御部１４２、番組コンテンツ表示制御部１４３、および切替・重畳部１４４を備える。なお、表示装置１においてテレビ番組を受信し、表示する機能については、公知の技術を用いて可能であり、その説明は省略する。 As described above, the display device 1 includes the receiving unit 11, the program information storage unit 12, the display unit 13, the display control unit 14, and the remote control light receiving unit 15. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the display control unit 14 includes an operation information acquisition unit 141, a program information display control unit 142, a program content display control unit 143, and a switching / superimposing unit 144. The function of receiving and displaying a television program in the display device 1 is possible using a known technique, and the description thereof is omitted.
　受信部１１は、アンテナ３を介して、テレビ番組および番組情報を受信するものである。また、受信した番組情報については、番組情報記憶部１２に格納する。 The receiver 11 receives a television program and program information via the antenna 3. The received program information is stored in the program information storage unit 12.
　番組情報記憶部１２は、受信部１１が受信した番組情報を記憶しているものである。番組情報の内容としては、例えば、番組名（タイトル）、番組内容、放送時間、放送局、出演者、または番組のカテゴリー等が挙げられる。 The program information storage unit 12 stores the program information received by the receiving unit 11. The contents of the program information include, for example, a program title (title), a program content, a broadcast time, a broadcast station, performers, and a category of a program.
　表示部１３は、表示制御部１４の制御により、テレビ番組や電子番組表を表示する表示デバイスである。表示部１３の例としては、液晶ディスプレイ、有機ＥＬ（Electro Luminescence）ディスプレイ、またはプラズマディスプレイ等が挙げられる。 The display unit 13 is a display device that displays a television program and an electronic program guide under the control of the display control unit 14. Examples of the display unit 13 include a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, a plasma display, and the like.
　表示制御部１４は、番組情報記憶部１２に記憶されている番組情報を用いて電子番組表を作成して番組情報記憶部１２に格納する。また、表示制御部１４は、番組情報記憶部１２から番組情報や電子番組表を取得し、電子番組表に対する処理結果を表示部１３に表示させる。電子番組表の例としては、縦を時間軸、横をチャンネル番号軸としたマトリクス表示の番組表を挙げることができる。また、電子番組表は、複数の番組セル（電子番組表において、個々の番組の番組情報を含むセルを、以下では、番組セルと呼ぶ）から構成されている。また、電子番組表は、複数の日付（複数日）の番組欄を含んでいる。 The display control unit 14 creates an electronic program guide using the program information stored in the program information storage unit 12 and stores the electronic program guide in the program information storage unit 12. Further, the display control unit 14 acquires program information and an electronic program guide from the program information storage unit 12 and causes the display unit 13 to display the processing result for the electronic program guide. As an example of the electronic program guide, there can be mentioned a program guide of matrix display in which the vertical axis is a time axis and the horizontal axis is a channel number axis. The electronic program guide is composed of a plurality of program cells (in the electronic program guide, cells including program information of individual programs are hereinafter referred to as program cells). In addition, the electronic program guide includes program fields of a plurality of dates (a plurality of days).
　なお、本明細書において、特にことわりがない限り、電子番組表とは、受信部１１が受信した番組情報に基づいて生成された番組表の全体のことを指すものとする。例えば、放送チャンネルが１０個存在し、受信部１１が受信した番組情報に１週間分の各チャンネルの番組情報が含まれている場合、表示制御部１４が生成する電子番組表は、１０チャンネル×１週間分の番組表となる。 In the present specification, unless otherwise specified, the electronic program guide refers to the entire program guide generated based on the program information received by the receiving unit 11. For example, when there are 10 broadcast channels and the program information received by the receiving unit 11 includes program information of each channel for one week, the electronic program guide generated by the display control unit 14 is 10 channels × It becomes a program guide for one week.
　表示制御部１４は、このような電子番組表全体から、ユーザの指示に基づいて、電子番組表の一部である表示対象領域（例えば、５チャンネル分×６時間分）を切り抜いて、表示部１３に表示させる。 The display control unit 14 cuts out a display target area (for example, 5 channels × 6 hours) which is a part of the electronic program guide, from the entire electronic program guide based on the user's instruction. Display on 13.
　あるいは、表示制御部１４は、ユーザの指示に基づいて、電子番組表の一部である表示対象領域（例えば、５チャンネル分×６時間分）を生成し、表示部１３に表示させる。 Alternatively, the display control unit 14 generates a display target area (for example, 5 channels × 6 hours) which is a part of the electronic program guide based on the user's instruction, and causes the display unit 13 to display the display target area.
　リモコン受光部１５は、リモコン２からの信号を受信し、その内容を表示制御部１４に送信するものである。 The remote control light receiving unit 15 receives a signal from the remote control 2 and transmits the content to the display control unit 14.
　（表示制御部の詳細構成）
　図１に示すように、表示制御部１４は、操作情報取得部１４１、番組情報表示制御部１４２、番組コンテンツ表示制御部１４３、および切替・重畳部１４４を含む。 (Detailed configuration of display control unit)
As shown in FIG. 1, the display control unit 14 includes an operation information acquisition unit 141, a program information display control unit 142, a program content display control unit 143, and a switching / overlapping unit 144.
　操作情報取得部１４１は、ユーザがリモコン２を操作した場合、リモコン受光部１５を介してその操作情報を取得する。 When the user operates the remote control 2, the operation information acquisition unit 141 acquires the operation information via the remote control light receiver 15.
　番組情報記憶部１２に格納された番組情報が、番組情報表示制御部１４２に出力される。また、操作情報取得部１４１が取得した操作情報も番組情報表示制御部１４２に出力される。 The program information stored in the program information storage unit 12 is output to the program information display control unit 142. In addition, the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 141 is also output to the program information display control unit 142.
　番組情報表示制御部１４２は、番組情報および操作情報を参照して、電子番組表の一部である表示対象領域を生成し、生成した電子番組表の表示対象領域を切替・重畳部１４４に出力する。 The program information display control unit 142 refers to the program information and the operation information to generate a display target area which is a part of the electronic program guide, and outputs the display target area of the generated electronic program guide to the switching / superimposition unit 144 Do.
　受信部１１は、受信したテレビ番組に対し、受信処理を行った後、表示制御部１４が備える番組コンテンツ表示制御部１４３に送信する。また、操作情報取得部１４１が取得した操作情報は番組コンテンツ表示制御部１４３にも送信される。 After performing reception processing on the received television program, the reception unit 11 transmits the received television program to the program content display control unit 143 included in the display control unit 14. The operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 141 is also transmitted to the program content display control unit 143.
　番組コンテンツ表示制御部１４３は、受信部１１が取得した受信データと、操作情報取得部１４１から供給される操作情報とを参照して、操作情報が示す対象チャンネルのテレビ番組（コンテンツ）を、切替・重畳部１４４に供給する。 The program content display control unit 143 refers to the reception data acquired by the reception unit 11 and the operation information supplied from the operation information acquisition unit 141, and switches the television program (content) of the target channel indicated by the operation information. Supply to the superimposing unit 144.
　切替・重畳部１４４は、操作情報取得部１４１が取得した操作情報と、番組情報表示制御部１４２が生成した電子番組表の表示対象領域と、番組コンテンツ表示制御部１４３が供給する対象チャンネルのコンテンツとを取得する。 The switching / superimposing unit 144 includes the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 141, the display target area of the electronic program guide generated by the program information display control unit 142, and the content of the target channel supplied by the program content display control unit 143. And get.
　そして、切替・重畳部１４４は、電子番組表の表示対象領域を表示するのか、又は、対象チャンネルの番組コンテンツを表示するのかを、ユーザからの操作情報に基づいて切り替える。 Then, the switching / superimposing unit 144 switches whether to display the display target area of the electronic program guide or to display the program content of the target channel based on the operation information from the user.
　表示制御部１４は、例えばユーザがリモコン２により電子番組表の表示対象領域を変更する指示を発した場合、電子番組表の他の表示対象領域も前記変更に連動して変更するように、表示部１３の表示内容を制御する。以下、その詳細を説明する。 For example, when the user issues an instruction to change the display target area of the electronic program guide by the remote control 2, the display control unit 14 performs display so that other display target areas of the electronic program guide are also interlocked with the change. Control the display contents of the section 13. The details will be described below.
　（電子番組表の構成例）
　図４は、番組情報表示制御部１４２が生成する電子番組表の構成例を説明する図である。図４に示すように、番組情報表示制御部１４２により、４日分のＥＰＧの各表示対象領域を、それぞれ別の表示領域にて表示するようにしている。 (Example of configuration of electronic program guide)
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an exemplary configuration of an electronic program guide generated by the program information display control unit 142. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the program information display control unit 142 displays the display target areas of the EPG for four days in different display areas.
　例えば、図４において右下、右上、左下、左上の順に、明日のＥＰＧ（ＥＰＧ（+１））、今日のＥＰＧ（ＥＰＧ（０））、昨日のＥＰＧ（ＥＰＧ（-１））、およびおとといのＥＰＧ（ＥＰＧ（-２））が並べられている。また、各ＥＰＧには当日の０時から２４時までの番組が表示されている。なお、以下、例えば今日のＥＰＧをＥＰＧ（０）、昨日のＥＰＧをＥＰＧ（-１）などというように、各ＥＰＧを異なる数字を用いて分別する。 For example, in the order of lower right, upper right, lower left and upper left in FIG. 4, tomorrow's EPG (EPG (+1)), today's EPG (EPG (0)), yesterday's EPG (EPG (-1)), and tomorrow EPG (EPG (-2)) is arranged. Further, programs from 0 o'clock to 24 o'clock on the day are displayed on each EPG. Hereinafter, for example, EPGs of the present day are classified into EPG (0), and EPGs of yesterday are classified into EPG (-1), etc., and each EPG is classified using different numbers.
　図５は、番組情報表示制御部１４２が生成する電子番組表の他の構成例を示す図である。図４と比較すると、図５はＥＰＧ（０）内のみに移動可能なカーソルＣＵＲを備える点で異なるが、他の構成は同様である。また、図５においては、カーソルＣＵＲが現在時刻に対応する番組欄に位置している。 FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the electronic program guide generated by the program information display control unit 142. As shown in FIG. Compared with FIG. 4, FIG. 5 is different in that it has a movable cursor CUR only in the EPG (0), but the other configuration is the same. Further, in FIG. 5, the cursor CUR is located in the program column corresponding to the current time.
　上記構成によれば、ユーザが表示領域を目視しながらカーソルＣＵＲを移動させて表示対象領域を変更することが可能となる。 According to the above configuration, the user can change the display target area by moving the cursor CUR while viewing the display area.
　（表示対象領域変更例の概略）
　図２は、本実施形態１に係る表示装置１における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例を説明する図である。 (Outline of display target area change example)
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device 1 according to the first embodiment.
　具体的には、図２に示すように、表示装置１の表示領域ＴＡは例えば４つの表示領域ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４に分割され、また、各表示領域ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４にそれぞれＥＰＧ（+１）～ＥＰＧ（-２）が表示されている場合（（ＴＡ-Ａ）を参照）において、ユーザが、ＥＰＧ（+１）～ＥＰＧ（-２）の何れかに対して、翌日のＥＰＧを表示する旨の操作を行った場合、それに連動して、番組情報表示制御部１４２は、（ＴＡ-Ｂ）に示すように、他の表示領域におけるＥＰＧを、それぞれその翌日のＥＰＧであるＥＰＧに切り替える。また、図２においては具体的な変更手段が特定されないが、例えばカーソルを用いて表示対象領域変更を行うことが可能である。また、ここでは、表示領域ＴＡは４つの表示領域ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４に分割されると例示したが、本発明は上記構成に限定されず、例えば表示領域ＴＡは４つ以外の複数のモニタから構成されてもよい。 Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the display area TA of the display device 1 is divided into, for example, four display areas TA1 to TA4, and each of the display areas TA1 to TA4 is EPG (+1) to EPG ( In the case where -2) is displayed (see (TA-A)), the user performs an operation to display the EPG of the next day for any of EPG (+1) to EPG (-2) In conjunction with that, as shown in (TA-B), the program information display control unit 142 switches the EPG in the other display area to the EPG that is the EPG of the next day. Further, although a specific change means is not specified in FIG. 2, it is possible to change the display target area using, for example, a cursor. Although the display area TA is illustrated to be divided into four display areas TA1 to TA4, the present invention is not limited to the above configuration. For example, the display area TA is composed of a plurality of monitors other than four. May be
　具体的には図６を参照してカーソルを用いて表示対象領域変更を行う構成を説明する。図６は、本実施形態１に係るＥＰＧの表示対象領域変更例を説明する図である。図６に示すように、ＥＰＧ（０）に表示されているカーソルＣＵＲは、ユーザからの指示に応じて、番組情報表示制御部１４２により、他の日のＥＰＧに移動可能に構成されている。すなわち、本実施形態においては、各表示領域ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４の位置は変わらず、各表示領域ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４に表示されるＥＰＧの表示対象領域はユーザの指示に応じて変更される。 Specifically, the configuration for changing the display target area using the cursor will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of changing the display target area of the EPG according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the cursor CUR displayed on the EPG (0) is configured to be movable to the EPG of another day by the program information display control unit 142 in accordance with an instruction from the user. That is, in the present embodiment, the positions of the display areas TA1 to TA4 are not changed, and the display target areas of the EPG displayed on the display areas TA1 to TA4 are changed according to the user's instruction.
　（表示対象領域変更例１）
　図７は、本実施形態１に係る表示装置１におけるＥＰＧの表示対象領域変更例１を示す図である。上述したように、表示装置１は表示部１３と、表示制御部１４とを備える（図１を参照）。表示制御部１４は、図７に示すように、表示部１３に含まれる複数の表示領域（例えばＴＡ１～ＴＡ４）の各々に、電子番組表の各表示対象領域（ＥＰＧ（+１）～ＥＰＧ（-２））を表示させる。 (Display target area change example 1)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a first example of changing the display target area of the EPG in the display device 1 according to the first embodiment. As described above, the display device 1 includes the display unit 13 and the display control unit 14 (see FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 7, the display control unit 14 displays each display target area (EPG (+1) to EPG (EPG (+1)) on each of a plurality of display areas (for example, TA1 to TA4) included in the display unit 13. -2)) is displayed.
　表示装置１において、ユーザが表示対象領域変更操作を行った場合、表示制御部１４は、表示対象領域変更指示に応じて、複数の表示領域（ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４）の少なくとも何れかの表示領域（例えばＴＡ２）に表示させる電子番組表（例えばＥＰＧ（０））の表示対象領域を変更する（例えばＥＰＧ（+１）に変更）場合に、複数の表示領域（ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４）のうち、他の表示領域（ＴＡ１、ＴＡ３、およびＴＡ４）に表示させる電子番組表（例えばＥＰＧ（+１）、ＥＰＧ（-１）およびＥＰＧ（-２））の表示対象領域を、上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域（例えばＴＡ２）に表示させる電子番組表（ＥＰＧ（０））の表示対象領域の変更（例えばＥＰＧ（+１）に変更）に連動して変更させる（ＥＰＧ（+２）、ＥＰＧ（０）およびＥＰＧ（-１）に変更）。 In the display device 1, when the user performs the display target area change operation, the display control unit 14 displays at least one of the display areas (TA1 to TA4) according to the display target area change instruction (for example, When the display target area of the electronic program guide (for example, EPG (0)) to be displayed on TA2) is changed (for example, changed to EPG (+1)), another display of the plurality of display areas (TA1 to TA4) The display target area of the electronic program guide (for example, EPG (+1), EPG (-1) and EPG (-2)) to be displayed in the area (TA1, TA3, and TA4) Change in conjunction with the change (for example, change to EPG (+1)) of the display target area of the electronic program guide (EPG (0)) to be displayed on TA 2) (EPG (+2), EPG (0) and EPG Change to -1)).
　具体的には、例えばユーザからの表示対象領域変更指示に応じて、番組情報表示制御部１４２は、ＥＰＧ（０）に位置しているカーソルＣＵＲを下方（図７の下方矢印を参照）へ移動させて同表示領域ＴＡ２にＥＰＧ（+１）を表示させる。また、他の表示領域におけるＥＰＧの表示対象領域を、上記カーソルの動きに連動して切り替える（変更する）。その結果、表示装置１の表示領域ＴＡが図７のＴＡ-ＣからＴＡ-Ｄに変更される。 Specifically, for example, in response to a display target area change instruction from the user, the program information display control unit 142 moves the cursor CUR located at the EPG (0) downward (see the lower arrow in FIG. 7). The EPG (+1) is displayed in the same display area TA2. Further, the display target area of the EPG in another display area is switched (changed) in conjunction with the movement of the cursor. As a result, the display area TA of the display device 1 is changed from TA-C to TA-D in FIG.
　上記構成によれば、例えばユーザが他の日の同じ時間帯に何を放送しているのか確認したい場合に、今日と他の日のＥＰＧを同時に表示することができるため、ユーザが期待する番組を探しやすくなる。 According to the above-mentioned configuration, for example, when it is desired to confirm what the user is broadcasting in the same time zone on another day, EPGs of today and the other day can be simultaneously displayed, so a program expected by the user is expected. It will be easier to find
　（表示対象領域変更例２）
　上記表示対象領域変更例１においてカーソルＣＵＲを下方へ移動させる構成を例示したが、カーソルＣＵＲの移動方向および表示可能な他の日は上記に限定されず、ユーザの指示に応じて定められる。 (Display target area change example 2)
Although the configuration for moving the cursor CUR downward is exemplified in the display target area change example 1, the moving direction of the cursor CUR and the other days that can be displayed are not limited to the above, and are determined according to the user's instruction.
　図８は、本実施形態１に係る表示装置１における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例２を示す図である。 FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a second example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device 1 according to the first embodiment.
　本表示対象領域変更例２においては、ユーザが表示対象領域をＥＰＧ（０）から二日先のＥＰＧ（+２）に変更する場合を説明する。本表示対象領域変更例２と上記表示対象領域変更例１との相違点は日時の間隔を一日から二日にしたことである。この場合、図８の表示領域ＴＡ-Ｅに示すように、例えばユーザからの表示対象領域変更指示に応じて、ＥＰＧ（０）に位置しているカーソルＣＵＲを右方（図７の右方矢印を参照）へ移動させて同表示領域ＴＡ２にＥＰＧ（+２）を表示させることが可能である。その結果、表示装置１の表示領域ＴＡが図８の表示領域ＴＡ-Ｆに変更される。 In the second display target area change example, a case where the user changes the display target area from EPG (0) to EPG (+2) two days ahead will be described. The difference between the present display target area change example 2 and the display target area change example 1 is that the date and time interval is one day to two days. In this case, as shown in the display area TA-E of FIG. 8, for example, the cursor CUR located at the EPG (0) is turned to the right (the right arrow in FIG. 7). To display the EPG (+2) in the same display area TA2. As a result, the display area TA of the display device 1 is changed to the display area TA-F of FIG.
　以上、カーソルを用いて表示対象領域をＥＰＧ（０）からＥＰＧ（+１）またはＥＰＧ（+２）に変更する例（すなわち日時の間隔は一日か二日先）を挙げたが、本発明は上記構成に限定されず、例えば表示対象領域をＥＰＧ（０）からＥＰＧ（-１）またはＥＰＧ（-２）などに変更することも可能である。 In the above, an example has been described in which the display target area is changed from EPG (0) to EPG (+1) or EPG (+2) using the cursor (that is, the time interval is one day or two days ahead). Is not limited to the above configuration, and for example, it is also possible to change the display target area from EPG (0) to EPG (-1) or EPG (-2).
　上記構成によっても、上記表示対象領域変更例１と同様の効果を奏することができる。 According to the above configuration, the same effect as the display target area change example 1 can be obtained.
　（表示対象領域変更例３）
　以上、複数の表示領域（ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４）に表示されるＥＰＧの表示対象領域を日時に基づいて切替える（変更する）構成を例示したが、本発明は上記構成に限定されず、例えば複数の表示領域（ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４）に表示されるチャンネルを連動して変更することも可能である。 (Display target area change example 3)
The configuration for switching (changing) the display target area of the EPG displayed in the plurality of display areas (TA1 to TA4) based on the date and time has been exemplified above, but the present invention is not limited to the above configuration. It is also possible to change the channels displayed in the area (TA1 to TA4) in conjunction with each other.
　図９は、本実施形態１に係る表示装置１における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例３を示す図である。図９の表示領域ＴＡ-Ｇに示すように、複数の表示領域（ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４）に表示可能なチャンネルがチャンネルＡ～チャンネルＤの４つであった場合に、例えばユーザがチャンネルＥの番組を確認したい場合に、ＥＰＧ（０）に位置しているカーソルＣＵＲを右方（図９の右方矢印を参照）へ移動させて確認することが可能である。その結果、表示装置１の表示領域ＴＡが図９の表示領域ＴＡ-Ｈに変更される。また、図９の表示領域ＴＡ-Ｈに示すように、表示領域ＴＡ２におけるチャンネルがチャンネルＥに変更された場合、他の表示領域ＴＡ１、ＴＡ３、およびＴＡ４に表示されるＥＰＧの表示対象領域も連動してチャンネルＥの番組を表示するようになる。そして、この場合、例えば複数の表示領域（ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４）に表示可能なチャンネルが４つであるため、チャンネルＡの番組が表示されなくなる。 FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a third example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in the display area TA-G of FIG. 9, when the number of channels that can be displayed in the plurality of display areas (TA1 to TA4) is four channels A to D, for example, the user can select a program of channel E. When it is desired to confirm, the cursor CUR located at the EPG (0) can be moved to the right (see the right arrow in FIG. 9) to confirm. As a result, the display area TA of the display device 1 is changed to the display area TA-H of FIG. Further, as shown in the display area TA-H of FIG. 9, when the channel in the display area TA2 is changed to the channel E, the display target areas of the EPG displayed in the other display areas TA1, TA3 and TA4 are also interlocked Then, the program of channel E will be displayed. In this case, for example, since there are four channels that can be displayed in a plurality of display areas (TA1 to TA4), the program of channel A is not displayed.
　上記構成によれば、例えばユーザが、表示されているある日のＥＰＧ内の、表示されていないチャンネル（例えばチャンネルＥ）を確認したい場合に、上記ある日のＥＰＧ内にカーソルＣＵＲを移動させることにより可能となり、ユーザが期待する番組をより探しやすくなる。 According to the above configuration, for example, when the user wants to confirm a non-displayed channel (for example, channel E) in the displayed EPG of a certain day, the cursor CUR is moved into the EPG of the certain day This makes it easier to find programs that users expect.
　（表示対象領域変更例４）
　図１０は、本実施形態１に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例４を示す図である。例えば、表示領域ＴＡ２においてフォーカスされた番組セル（例えば「朝の連ドラ」）と同じタイトルの番組セルが、他の表示領域ＴＡ１、ＴＡ３、およびＴＡ４にも存在する場合、番組情報表示制御部１４２は、当該フォーカスされた番組セルと、当該他の表示対象領域における同タイトルの番組セルとを強調表示するようにしてもよい。 (Display target area change example 4)
FIG. 10 is a diagram of a fourth example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device according to the first embodiment. For example, when a program cell having the same title as a program cell (for example, "morning rendition") focused in the display area TA2 also exists in the other display areas TA1, TA3, and TA4, the program information display control unit 142 The display of the focused program cell and the program cell of the same title in the other display target area may be highlighted.
　具体的には、図１０の表示領域ＴＡ-Ｉに示すように、カーソルＣＵＲが位置しているＥＰＧの番組セルが他の日のＥＰＧにもある場合（例えばＥＰＧ（０）における番組セル「朝の連ドラ」）、図１０の表示領域ＴＡ-Ｉに示すように、カーソルＣＵＲが図１０の下方矢印が示すように上記番組セル「朝の連ドラ」に移動した場合に、他の日のＥＰＧも含めて当該番組セル「朝の連ドラ」の背景色が変わるようにしてもよい。 Specifically, as shown in display area TA-I in FIG. 10, when the program cell of the EPG in which the cursor CUR is located is also in the EPG of another day (for example, the program cell “morning in EPG (0) When the cursor CUR moves to the program cell "morning's train drum" as shown by the lower arrow in FIG. 10, as shown in the display area TA-I of FIG. The background color of the program cell "morning rendition" may be changed, including the EPG.
　上記構成によれば、例えば表示されているある日のＥＰＧ内の番組セルが他の日にもある場合、他の日のＥＰＧも含めて当該番組セルの背景色が変わるようなるので、ユーザが期待する番組が発見しやすくなる。 According to the above configuration, for example, when the program cell in the EPG of a certain day displayed is also on another day, the background color of the program cell is changed including the EPG of the other day. It will be easier to find the program you expect.
　以上、表示対象領域の変更を表示対象領域の切替に中心に説明したが、表示対象領域の変更は上記構成に限定されず、例えば表示対象領域に重畳表示も可能である。 As described above, the change of the display target area is mainly described by the switching of the display target area. However, the change of the display target area is not limited to the above configuration. For example, superimposed display is also possible on the display target area.
　（実施形態２）
　（表示対象領域変更例１）
　図１１は、本実施形態２に係る表示装置１における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例１を示す図である。例えば、複数日（例えば１週間）に亘って放送される番組の番組セル（例えば「朝の連ドラ」）をユーザが選択した場合、番組情報表示制御部１４２は、当該番組セルを、ある表示領域（例えば表示領域ＴＡ４）に、複数日に亘って表示（重畳表示）すると共に、当該ある表示領域以外の表示領域（例えば表示領域ＴＡ３）に、複数日に亘る録画予約を指示するための操作子を含む操作選択画面を表示（重畳表示）するようにしてもよい。 Second Embodiment
(Display target area change example 1)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a first example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device 1 according to the second embodiment. For example, when the user selects a program cell (for example, "morning rendition") of a program to be broadcast over a plurality of days (for example, one week), the program information display control unit 142 displays the program cell An operation for displaying (overlaying display) over a plurality of days in an area (for example, display area TA4) and instructing recording reservation over a plurality of days in a display area (for example, display area TA3) other than the certain display area An operation selection screen including a child may be displayed (superimposed display).
　具体的には、図１１のＴＡ４では、番組情報表示制御部１４２は、図１１のＴＡ－ＬのＴＡ４に示すように、ユーザが選択した番組セルと同じタイトルの番組セルを、複数日（図１１の例では、１週間分）に亘って並べて表示する。その際、一例として、番組情報表示制御部１４２は、図１１のＴＡ－ＬのＴＡ４に示すように、各日付において、１チャンネル分かつ当該番組セルを含む所定の時間帯のみ（例えば６時間分）を表示する構成とすることができる。なお、図１１の例では、ＴＡ４に１週間分の番組セルを並べて表示する構成を例示したが、これは本実施形態を限定するものではない。例えば、１ヶ月分の番組セルを縦横に並べて表示する構成としてもよい。 Specifically, in TA4 of FIG. 11, the program information display control unit 142, as shown by TA4 of TA-L of FIG. In the example of 11), it arranges and displays over 1 week. At that time, as an example, as shown by TA4 of TA-L in FIG. 11, the program information display control unit 142 sets only one channel and a predetermined time zone including the program cell on each date (for example, 6 hours). Can be displayed. In the example of FIG. 11, the configuration in which program cells for one week are arranged and displayed in TA4 is illustrated, but this does not limit the present embodiment. For example, one month's worth of program cells may be arranged vertically and horizontally.
　また、現在時刻は１０日のまだ番組は始まっていない時刻なので１０日の当該番組の録画が可能である。 In addition, since the current time is the time when the program has not yet started on the 10th, it is possible to record the program on the 10th.
　上記構成によれば、ユーザは、当該番組が、複数日（例えば１週間）に亘って放送されていることを容易に認識することができる。 According to the above configuration, the user can easily recognize that the program is being broadcast over a plurality of days (for example, one week).
　（表示対象領域変更例２）
　図１２は、本実施形態２に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例２を示す図である。例えば、複数日（例えば１週間）に亘って放送される番組であって、当日の放送が終了した番組の番組セルをユーザが選択した場合、番組情報表示制御部１４２は、ある表示領域（例えば表示領域ＴＡ４）に複数日に亘って表示した番組セルのうち、次回放送分の番組を示す番組セル（例えば１１日を示す番組セル）を強調表示すると共に、操作選択画面に、次回放送分の番組の録画予約を指示するための操作子（例えば「次回だけ録画」）を含ませるようにしてもよい。 (Display target area change example 2)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a second example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device according to the second embodiment. For example, when the user selects a program cell of a program broadcasted over a plurality of days (for example, one week) and for which the broadcast of the day has ended, the program information display control unit 142 displays a certain display area (for example, Among the program cells displayed over a plurality of days in the display area TA4), a program cell indicating a program for the next broadcast (for example, a program cell indicating the 11th) is highlighted and the operation selection screen displays the next broadcast An operator (for example, "record only for next time") may be included to instruct to schedule recording of a program.
　具体的には、図１２においては、例えば１０日から１５日まで放送している番組で１０日の放送は既に終わった時間帯において１０日の番組セルを選択した場合、何れかの一表示領域（例えば表示領域ＴＡ４）に一週間分の当該番組の番組欄の重畳表示を行い、複数日録画と次回だけ録画の選択肢が現れる。次回だけ録画にカーソルがあたると次回の１１日のところに色がつきその日だけの録画であることがわかりやすく表示される。 Specifically, in FIG. 12, for example, when a program cell on 10 days is selected in a time zone in which a 10 day broadcast has already ended for a program on air from 10 to 15 days, any one display area The superimposed display of the program column of the program for one week is performed (for example, in the display area TA4), and the recording options appear only for a plurality of days and the next time. When the cursor hits the recording only for the next time, a color is attached to the place of the next 11th, and it is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner that the recording is for that day.
　上記構成によれば、例えばユーザが連続ドラマのような番組を録画したい場合、ある表示領域に表示された番組表に基づいて選択することができるので、ユーザが期待する番組をより録画しやすくなる。 According to the above configuration, for example, when the user wants to record a program such as a drama series, it is possible to select based on the program guide displayed in a certain display area, so it becomes easier to record a program expected by the user .
　（表示対象領域変更例３）
　図１３は、本実施形態２に係る表示装置における電子番組表の表示対象領域変更例３を示す図である。上記表示対象領域変更例２に続き、ユーザが「次回だけ録画」を選択した場合、当該次回に該当する番組の番組セルに、当該次回に該当する番組が録画予約済であることを、識別可能に表示する。一例として図１３のＴＡ－ＯにおけるＴＡ３に示すように、当該次回に該当する番組が録画予約済であることを、当該番組セルにアイコンを用いて識別可能に表示する構成としてもよい。 (Display target area change example 3)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a third example of changing the display target area of the electronic program guide in the display device according to the second embodiment. If the user selects “record only next time” following the display target area change example 2 above, it can be identified that the program corresponding to the next time is scheduled to be recorded in the program cell of the program corresponding to the next time Display on As an example, as indicated by TA3 in TA-O in FIG. 13, it may be configured to display that the program corresponding to the next time has been scheduled for recording in the program cell in an identifiable manner using an icon.
　上記構成によれば、例えばユーザが期待する番組を録画予約したか否かがわかりやすくなる。 According to the above configuration, for example, it can be easily understood whether or not the program scheduled by the user has been scheduled for recording.
　（表示方法）
　以上、本発明に係る表示装置の構成および表示対象領域変更例を説明した。以上の説明からも理解されるように、本実施形態に係る表示方法は、一例として、複数の表示領域の各々に、電子番組表の各表示対象領域を表示する表示装置の表示方法であって、ユーザからの指示に応じて、上記複数の表示領域の少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を変更する場合に、上記複数の表示領域のうち、他の表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を、上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域の変更に連動させて変更する工程を包含する。 (Display method)
The configuration of the display device according to the present invention and the example of changing the display target area have been described above. As understood from the above description, the display method according to the present embodiment is, as an example, a display method of a display device that displays each display target area of the electronic program guide in each of a plurality of display areas. When the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas is changed in accordance with an instruction from the user, the other display area is selected among the plurality of display areas. And changing the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed interlockingly with the change of the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in the at least one display area.
　以下、図１４を参照して上記表示装置における表示方法を具体的に説明する。 Hereinafter, the display method in the display device will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
　図１４は、本発明に係る表示装置１の表示方法のフローチャートを示す図である。 FIG. 14 is a view showing a flowchart of the display method of the display device 1 according to the present invention.
　（ステップＳ２）
　ステップＳ２において、表示制御部１４が備える操作情報取得部１４１によりユーザの操作情報を取得する。 (Step S2)
In step S2, the operation information acquisition unit 141 included in the display control unit 14 acquires operation information of the user.
　（ステップＳ４）
　ステップＳ４において、表示制御部１４が、表示制御部１４にて取得した操作情報が表示対象領域変更に関するものか否かを判断する。 (Step S4)
In step S4, the display control unit 14 determines whether the operation information acquired by the display control unit 14 relates to the change of the display target area.
　（ステップＳ６）
　上記の判断の結果は操作情報が表示対象領域変更に関するものである（Ｓ４：ＹＥＳ）の場合、ステップＳ６において、表示対象領域をユーザの指示に応じて連動して変更する。各表示領域における具体的な表示対象領域の変更処理については、すでに説明したのでここでは説明を省略する。 (Step S6)
If the result of the above determination is that the operation information relates to the change of the display target area (S4: YES), the display target area is interlocked and changed in accordance with the user's instruction in step S6. The specific process of changing the display target area in each display area has already been described, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.
　その一方で、上記の判断の結果は操作情報が表示対象領域変更に関するものでない（Ｓ４：ＮＯ）の場合、上記フローチャートに基づく処理を終了する。 On the other hand, if the result of the above determination is that the operation information is not related to the change of the display target area (S4: NO), the processing based on the above flowchart is ended.
　（ステップＳ８）
　ステップＳ８において、表示制御部１４は表示部１３に変更後の表示対象領域を切替または重畳して表示させる。 (Step S8)
In step S8, the display control unit 14 causes the display unit 13 to switch or superimpose the display target area after the change.
　〔ソフトウェアによる実現例〕
　表示装置１の制御ブロック（特に表示制御部１４）は、集積回路（ＩＣチップ）等に形成された論理回路（ハードウェア）によって実現してもよいし、ソフトウェアによって実現してもよい。 [Example of software implementation]
The control block (in particular, the display control unit 14) of the display device 1 may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like, or may be realized by software.
　後者の場合、表示装置１は、各機能を実現するソフトウェアであるプログラムの命令を実行するコンピュータを備えている。このコンピュータは、例えば少なくとも１つのプロセッサ（制御装置）を備えていると共に、上記プログラムを記憶したコンピュータ読み取り可能な少なくとも１つの記録媒体を備えている。そして、上記コンピュータにおいて、上記プロセッサが上記プログラムを上記記録媒体から読み取って実行することにより、本発明の目的が達成される。上記プロセッサとしては、例えばＣＰＵ（Central Processing Unit）を用いることができる。上記記録媒体としては、「一時的でない有形の媒体」、例えば、ＲＯＭ（Read Only Memory）等の他、テープ、ディスク、カード、半導体メモリ、プログラマブルな論理回路などを用いることができる。また、上記プログラムを展開するＲＡＭ（Random Access Memory）などをさらに備えていてもよい。また、上記プログラムは、該プログラムを伝送可能な任意の伝送媒体（通信ネットワークや放送波等）を介して上記コンピュータに供給されてもよい。なお、本発明の一態様は、上記プログラムが電子的な伝送によって具現化された、搬送波に埋め込まれたデータ信号の形態でも実現され得る。 In the latter case, the display device 1 includes a computer that executes instructions of a program that is software that implements each function. The computer includes, for example, at least one processor (control device) and at least one computer readable storage medium storing the program. Then, in the computer, the processor reads the program from the recording medium and executes the program to achieve the object of the present invention. For example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) can be used as the processor. As the above-mentioned recording medium, a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, a programmable logic circuit or the like can be used besides “a non-temporary tangible medium”, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory). In addition, a RAM (Random Access Memory) or the like for developing the program may be further provided. The program may be supplied to the computer via any transmission medium (communication network, broadcast wave, etc.) capable of transmitting the program. Note that one aspect of the present invention can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave in which the program is embodied by electronic transmission.
　〔まとめ〕
　本発明の態様１に係る表示装置１は、表示部１３と、上記表示部に含まれる複数の表示領域（例えば表示領域ＴＡ１～ＴＡ４）の各々に、電子番組表の各表示対象領域を表示する表示制御部１４とを備え、上記表示制御部は、ユーザからの指示に応じて、上記複数の表示領域（例えばＴＡ１～ＴＡ４）の少なくとも何れかの表示領域（例えばＴＡ２）に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を変更する場合に、上記複数の表示領域のうち、他の表示領域（例えばＴＡ１、ＴＡ３、およびＴＡ４）に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を、上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域の変更に連動させて変更する。 [Summary]
The display device 1 according to aspect 1 of the present invention displays each display target area of the electronic program guide on each of the display section 13 and the plurality of display areas (for example, display areas TA1 to TA4) included in the display section. And an electronic program guide for causing the display control unit 14 to display at least one of the plurality of display areas (for example, TA1 to TA4) according to an instruction from the user. When changing the display target area, the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in another display area (for example, TA1, TA3, and TA4) among the plurality of display areas is the at least one display area. Change in conjunction with the change of the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed on the.
　上記の構成によれば、ユーザからの指示に応じてある表示対象領域を変更する場合に、他の表示対象領域を上記ある表示対象領域の変更に連動させて変更するため、ユーザが期待する番組を探しやすくなる。 According to the above configuration, when changing a display target area according to an instruction from the user, a program expected by the user is changed because another display target area is changed in conjunction with the change of the display target area. It will be easier to find
　本発明の態様２に係る表示装置１は、上記態様１において、表示制御部１４は、他の表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を、上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域におけるカーソルの動きに連動させて変更してもよい。 In the display device 1 according to aspect 2 of the present invention, in the above aspect 1, the display control unit 14 moves the cursor in the at least one display area of the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in another display area. It may be linked to and changed.
　上記の構成によれば、ユーザが表示領域を目視しながらカーソルＣＵＲを移動させて表示対象領域を変更することができる。 According to the above configuration, the user can change the display target area by moving the cursor CUR while viewing the display area.
　本発明の態様３に係る表示装置１は、上記態様１または２において、表示制御部１４は、少なくとも何れかの表示領域（ＴＡ２）においてフォーカスされた番組セル（番組「朝の連ドラ」を示す番組セル）と同じタイトルの番組セルが、上記他の表示領域（ＴＡ１、ＴＡ３及びＴＡ４など）にも存在する場合、当該フォーカスされた番組セルと、当該他の表示領域における同タイトルの番組セルとを強調表示してもよい。 In the display device 1 according to aspect 3 of the present invention, in the above aspect 1 or 2, the display control unit 14 indicates a program cell (program “morning rendition program) focused in at least one of the display areas (TA2). If a program cell of the same title as the program cell is also present in the other display area (TA1, TA3, TA4, etc.), the focused program cell and a program cell of the same title in the other display area You may highlight.
　上記構成によれば、例えば表示されているある日のＥＰＧ内の番組セルが他の日にもある場合、他の日のＥＰＧも含めて当該番組セルの背景色が変わるようなるので、ユーザが期待する番組が発見しやすくなる。 According to the above configuration, for example, when the program cell in the EPG of a certain day displayed is also on another day, the background color of the program cell is changed including the EPG of the other day. It will be easier to find the program you expect.
　本発明の態様４に係る表示装置１は、上記態様１～３の何れか１態様において、表示制御部は１４、複数日（１週間）に亘って放送される番組の番組セルを上記ユーザが選択した場合、当該番組セルを、ある表示領域（ＴＡ４）に、複数日に亘って表示すると共に、当該ある表示領域以外の表示領域（ＴＡ３）に、複数日に亘る録画予約を指示するための操作子を含む操作選択画面を表示してもよい。 In the display device 1 according to aspect 4 of the present invention, in any one of the above aspects 1 to 3, the display control unit 14 causes the user of the program cell of the program to be broadcast over a plurality of days (one week) When selected, the program cell is displayed over a plurality of days in a display area (TA4), and a recording reservation over a plurality of days is instructed in a display area (TA3) other than the display area. An operation selection screen including an operator may be displayed.
　上記構成によれば、ユーザは、当該番組が、複数日（例えば１週間）に亘って放送されていることを容易に認識することができる。 According to the above configuration, the user can easily recognize that the program is being broadcast over a plurality of days (for example, one week).
　本発明の態様５に係る表示装置１は、上記態様４において、表示制御部１４は、複数日（１週間）に亘って放送される番組であって、当日の放送が終了した番組の番組セル（１０日の放送が終了した番組の番組セル）を上記ユーザが選択した場合、上記ある表示領域に複数日に亘って表示した番組セルのうち、次回放送分の番組を示す番組セルを強調表示すると共に、上記操作選択画面に、上記次回放送分の番組の録画予約を指示するための操作子を含ませてもよい。 In the display device 1 according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, the display control unit 14 is a program that is broadcasted over a plurality of days (one week), and a program cell of a program for which the broadcast of the day ended. When the user selects (the program cell of the program for which the broadcast on the 10th is ended), the program cell indicating the program for the next broadcast is highlighted among the program cells displayed over a plurality of days in the display area. At the same time, the operation selection screen may include an operator for instructing recording reservation of the program for the next broadcast.
　上記構成によれば、例えばユーザが連続ドラマのような番組を録画したい場合、ある表示領域に表示された番組表に基づいて選択することができるので、ユーザが期待する番組をより録画しやすくなる。 According to the above configuration, for example, when the user wants to record a program such as a drama series, it is possible to select based on the program guide displayed in a certain display area, so it becomes easier to record a program expected by the user .
　本発明の態様６に係るテレビジョン受像機は、態様１～５の何れか１態様に記載の表示装置を備えている。 A television receiver according to aspect 6 of the present invention includes the display device according to any one of aspects 1 to 5.
　上記構成によれば、上記態様１と同様な効果を奏することができる。 According to the above configuration, the same effect as that of the above aspect 1 can be obtained.
　本発明の態様７に係る表示方法は、複数の表示領域の各々に、電子番組表の各表示対象領域を表示する表示装置の表示方法であって、ユーザからの指示に応じて、上記複数の表示領域の少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を変更する場合に、上記複数の表示領域のうち、他の表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を、上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域の変更に連動させて変更する工程を包含する。 A display method according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is a display method of a display device for displaying each display target area of an electronic program guide in each of a plurality of display areas, and the plurality of display areas according to an instruction from a user. When changing the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in at least one display area of the display area, the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in another display area among the plurality of display areas is It includes the step of changing in conjunction with the change of the display target area of the electronic program guide displayed in at least one of the display areas.
　上記構成によれば、上記態様１と同様な効果を奏することができる。 According to the above configuration, the same effect as that of the above aspect 1 can be obtained.
　本発明の態様８に係るプログラムは、態様１～５の何れか１態様に記載の表示装置としてコンピュータを機能させるためのプログラムであって、上記表示制御部としてコンピュータを機能させる。 A program according to aspect 8 of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the display device according to any one of aspects 1 to 5, and causes the computer to function as the display control unit.
　本発明の態様９に係る記録媒体は、態様８に記載のプログラムを記録したコンピュータ読み取り可能な記録媒体である。 A recording medium according to aspect 9 of the present invention is a computer readable recording medium having the program according to aspect 8 recorded thereon.
　本発明は上述した各実施形態に限定されるものではなく、請求項に示した範囲で種々の変更が可能であり、異なる実施形態にそれぞれ開示された技術的手段を適宜組み合わせて得られる実施形態についても本発明の技術的範囲に含まれる。さらに、各実施形態にそれぞれ開示された技術的手段を組み合わせることにより、新しい技術的特徴を形成することができる。 The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in the different embodiments. Is also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, new technical features can be formed by combining the technical means disclosed in each embodiment.
　１　表示装置（テレビジョン受像機）
　１１　受信部
　１２　番組情報記憶部
　１３　表示部
　１４　表示制御部
　１４１　操作情報取得部
　１４２　番組情報表示制御部
　１４３　番組コンテンツ表示制御部
　１４４　切替・重畳部
　１５　リモコン受光部
　２　リモコン
　３　アンテナ
　ＴＡ、ＴＡ１、ＴＡ２、ＴＡ３、ＴＡ４、ＴＡ-Ａ、ＴＡ-Ｂ、ＴＡ-Ｃ、ＴＡ-Ｄ、ＴＡ-Ｅ、ＴＡ-Ｆ、ＴＡ-Ｇ、ＴＡ-Ｈ、ＴＡ-Ｉ、ＴＡ-Ｊ、ＴＡ-Ｋ、ＴＡ-Ｌ、ＴＡ-Ｍ、ＴＡ-Ｎ、ＴＡ-Ｏ　表示領域 1 Display device (television receiver)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Receiver 12 Program information storage 13 Display 14 Display controller 141 Operation information acquisition unit 142 Program information display controller 143 Program content display controller 144 Switching / superimposing unit 15 Remote control light receiver 2 Remote control 3 Antenna TA, TA1, TA2 , TA3, TA4, TA-A, TA-B, TA-C, TA-D, TA-E, TA-F, TA-G, TA-H, TA-I, TA-J, TA-K, TA -L, TA-M, TA-N, TA-O display area

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  1. 　表示部と、
    　上記表示部に含まれる複数の表示領域の各々に、電子番組表の各表示対象領域を表示する表示制御部とを備え、
    　上記表示制御部は、
    　　ユーザからの指示に応じて、上記複数の表示領域の少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を変更する場合に、
    　　上記複数の表示領域のうち、他の表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を、上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域の変更に連動させて変更する
    ことを特徴とする表示装置。     A display unit,
    A display control unit configured to display each display target area of the electronic program guide in each of the plurality of display areas included in the display unit;
    The display control unit
    When changing the display target area of the electronic program guide displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas in accordance with an instruction from the user:
    Changing the display target area of the electronic program guide displayed in another display area among the plurality of display areas in conjunction with the change of the display target area of the electronic program guide displayed in the at least one display area A display device characterized by
  2. 　上記表示制御部は、
    　　上記他の表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を、上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域におけるカーソルの動きに連動させて変更する
    ことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の表示装置。     The display control unit
    The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in the other display area is changed in conjunction with the movement of a cursor in the at least one display area.
  3. 　上記表示制御部は、
    　　上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域においてフォーカスされた番組セルと同じタイトルの番組セルが、上記他の表示領域にも存在する場合、
    　　当該フォーカスされた番組セルと、当該他の表示領域における同タイトルの番組セルとを強調表示する
    ことを特徴とする請求項１または２に記載の表示装置。     The display control unit
    If a program cell of the same title as the focused program cell in at least one of the display areas is also present in the other display areas,
    3. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the focused program cell and the program cell of the same title in the other display area are highlighted.
  4. 　上記表示制御部は、
    　　複数日に亘って放送される番組の番組セルを上記ユーザが選択した場合、
    　　当該番組セルを、ある表示領域に、複数日に亘って表示すると共に、
    　　当該ある表示領域以外の表示領域に、複数日に亘る録画予約を指示するための操作子を含む操作選択画面を表示する
    ことを特徴とする請求項１～３の何れか１項に記載の表示装置。     The display control unit
    When the user selects a program cell of a program to be broadcast over multiple days,
    The program cell is displayed over a plurality of days in a display area, and
    The display according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an operation selection screen including an operator for instructing recording reservation over a plurality of days is displayed in a display area other than the display area. apparatus.
  5. 　上記表示制御部は、
    　　複数日に亘って放送される番組であって、当日の放送が終了した番組の番組セルを上記ユーザが選択した場合、
    　　上記ある表示領域に複数日に亘って表示した番組セルのうち、次回放送分の番組を示す番組セルを強調表示すると共に、
    　　上記操作選択画面に、上記次回放送分の番組の録画予約を指示するための操作子を含ませる
    ことを特徴とする請求項４に記載の表示装置。     The display control unit
    In the case where the user selects a program cell of a program broadcasted over a plurality of days and for which the day's broadcast has ended:
    Among the program cells displayed over a plurality of days in the above display area, the program cell indicating the program for the next broadcast is highlighted and
    5. The display device according to claim 4, wherein the operation selection screen includes an operator for instructing recording reservation of a program for the next broadcast.
  6. 　請求項１～５の何れか１項に記載の表示装置を備えている
    ことを特徴とするテレビジョン受像機。     A television receiver comprising the display device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
  7. 　複数の表示領域の各々に、電子番組表の各表示対象領域を表示する表示装置の表示方法であって、
    　　ユーザからの指示に応じて、上記複数の表示領域の少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を変更する場合に、
    　　上記複数の表示領域のうち、他の表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域を、上記少なくとも何れかの表示領域に表示させる電子番組表の表示対象領域の変更に連動させて変更する工程を包含する
    ことを特徴とする表示方法。     A display method of a display device for displaying each display target area of an electronic program guide in each of a plurality of display areas,
    When changing the display target area of the electronic program guide displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas in accordance with an instruction from the user:
    Changing the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in another display area among the plurality of display areas in conjunction with the change of the display target area of the electronic program guide to be displayed in the at least one display area A display method characterized by including.
  8. 　請求項１～５の何れか１項に記載の表示装置としてコンピュータを機能させるためのプログラムであって、上記表示制御部としてコンピュータを機能させるためのプログラム。 A program for causing a computer to function as the display device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the program causes the computer to function as the display control unit.
  9. 　請求項８に記載のプログラムを記録したコンピュータ読み取り可能な記録媒体。 A computer readable recording medium having the program according to claim 8 recorded thereon.
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