JP2017188721A - Broadcast reception device, broadcast reception method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To preferentially preset a physical channel of a broadcast station matching a predetermined condition.SOLUTION: Broadcast station information as information on a broadcast station which transmits a broadcast wave is acquired from the broadcast wave, and a correspondence relation between a physical channel of the receivable broadcast wave and the broadcast station information is generated, and setting of a condition is received, and when the physical channel capable of receiving the broadcast wave is allocated to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcast station matching the set condition is preferentially allocated to the preset number, and a preset relation between the preset number and the physical channel is stored in a preset storage part, and a tuning operation of a user is received, and the broadcast wave of the physical channel allocated to the present number selected by the tuning operation is received.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a broadcast receiving apparatus, a broadcast receiving method, and a program having a channel scan function.

  A terrestrial digital broadcasting transmitting station transmits broadcast waves of a broadcasting station that performs broadcasting for a target area at a different frequency for each broadcasting station. For each transmitting station, a frequency for transmitting a broadcast wave of each broadcasting station is determined, and a number called a physical channel is assigned to each frequency.

  Broadcast waves of each broadcasting station are transmitted not only from the main station but also from a plurality of relay stations in order to widely cover the target area. The transmission physical channel of the relay station may be the same as or different from the main station. For this reason, in an area where broadcast waves of a plurality of transmission stations can be received, broadcast waves of the same broadcast station may be received on a plurality of physical channels.

  In terrestrial digital broadcasting, a number called a remote control key ID (identification) is assigned to each broadcasting station. In the broadcast receiver, a physical channel is preset to a remote control key indicated by the remote control key ID. For example, the remote control key ID of “NHK General / Tokyo” is “1”, and the physical channel of “NHK General / Tokyo” in Tokyo Sky Tree is “27CH”. In this case, the broadcast receiver assigns 27CH to the “1” key of the remote controller, and receives the 27CH broadcast wave when the “1” key of the remote controller is pressed.

  Here, when a broadcast wave of a certain remote control key ID is received only on one physical channel, the physical channel may be assigned to the remote control key having the same number as the remote control key ID. However, when broadcast waves from the same broadcasting station can be received by a plurality of physical channels, it is necessary to select one of the physical channels and assign it to the same number as the remote control key ID.

  On the other hand, in the method described in Patent Document 1, when the same television broadcast can be received in a plurality of physical channels in the same region, a physical channel having a high reception signal level is preset. As a result, the broadcast receiver can receive a broadcast wave of a physical channel with a good reception condition among broadcast waves of the same broadcast station, and the convenience for the user is improved.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-224705

  On the other hand, in the vicinity of prefectural borders, etc., there is a possibility that broadcast waves from a plurality of transmitting stations targeting different regions can be received. For example, in the vicinity of the prefectural border between Shizuoka and Yamanashi, there is a possibility that the broadcast wave of “NHK General / Shizuoka” for Shizuoka and the broadcast wave of “NHK General / Kofu” for Yamanashi can be received. The remote control key IDs of these broadcast stations are all “1”.

  The method described in Patent Document 1 presets a physical channel having a high reception signal level when the same television broadcast can be received by a plurality of physical channels. Therefore, it cannot be applied when broadcast waves of the same remote controller key ID but different broadcast stations can be received.

  Here, if a broadcast wave of a different broadcast station can be received with the same remote control key ID, the physical channel of the broadcast wave having a high received signal level is set according to the remote control key ID as in the method described in Patent Document 1. Suppose you preset to the remote control key. In this way, it is possible to preferentially receive broadcast stations with better reception conditions.

  However, in this case, there is a possibility that the user preferentially receives the broadcast for Yamanashi even though the user lives in Shizuoka and wants to receive the broadcast for Shizuoka. Also, the remote control key 1 is assigned “NHK General / Shizuoka”, and the remote control key 2 is assigned “NHKE Tele Kofu”, so that the remote control key receives broadcast waves for different regions. There is a possibility.

  Thus, depending on the user, it may be better to give priority to a physical channel in a desired area such as a residential area than to give priority to a physical channel with a high received signal level. There is also a desire to prioritize the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the taste outside the region.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a broadcast receiving apparatus, a broadcast receiving method, and a program that can preferentially preset a physical channel of a broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the broadcast receiving apparatus of the present invention obtains broadcast station information that is information of a broadcast unit that receives a broadcast wave, and a broadcast station that transmits the broadcast wave from the broadcast wave, A channel scanning unit that generates a correspondence relationship between the physical channel of the broadcast wave that can be received and the broadcast station information, a condition setting unit that receives setting of a condition, and each physical channel that can receive the broadcast wave is assigned a preset number. Is assigned to the preset number with priority given to the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition, and a preset relationship between the preset number and the physical channel is stored in a preset storage unit. An allocation unit that accepts a user's channel selection operation and the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected in the channel selection operation; Characterized in that it comprises a tuning unit for receiving the broadcast wave of tunnel to the receiving unit.

  Further, the broadcast receiving method of the present invention acquires broadcast station information, which is information on a broadcast station that transmits the broadcast wave, from the received broadcast wave, and can receive the physical channel of the broadcast wave, the broadcast station information, When the physical channel that can receive the broadcast wave is assigned to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is given priority. And assigning it to the preset number, storing the preset relationship between the preset number and the physical channel in a preset storage unit, accepting a user's channel selection operation, and assigning it to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. The broadcast wave of the physical channel is received.

  Further, the broadcast receiving program of the present invention is capable of receiving and receiving a broadcast function, which is information on a broadcast station that transmits the broadcast wave from the broadcast function and a reception function that receives the broadcast wave. A channel scan function for generating a correspondence between a physical channel of a broadcast wave and the broadcast station information, a condition setting function for receiving a condition setting, and when assigning the physical channel capable of receiving the broadcast wave to each preset number A preset assignment function for preferentially assigning the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition to the preset number, and storing a preset relationship between the preset number and the physical channel in a preset storage unit; Before receiving the user's channel selection operation and before being assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation The broadcast waves of a physical channel, characterized in that to realize the channel selection function to receive the receiving function.

  With the broadcast receiving apparatus, the broadcast receiving method, and the program of the present invention, it becomes possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

It is a figure which shows the structural example of the broadcast receiver of 1st and 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the broadcast receiving apparatus of 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the broadcast receiving apparatus of 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the broadcast receiving apparatus of 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the receivable physical channel of 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the preset relationship of 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the broadcast receiving apparatus of 3rd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the broadcast receiving apparatus of 4th embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the broadcast receiver of 5th embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the broadcast receiving apparatus of 5th embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the broadcast receiving apparatus of 5th embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the broadcast receiving apparatus of the 6th embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the broadcast receiving apparatus of the 6th embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hardware structural example of each embodiment of this invention.

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 of the present embodiment. The broadcast receiving apparatus 10 of this embodiment includes a receiving unit 11, a channel scanning unit 12, a condition setting unit 13, a preset assignment unit 14, a preset storage unit 15, and a channel selection unit 16.

  The receiving unit 11 is a part that receives broadcast waves. The channel scanning unit 12 is a part that acquires broadcast station information that is information on a broadcast station that transmits a broadcast wave from a broadcast wave, and generates a correspondence between a receivable broadcast wave physical channel and the broadcast station information. . The condition setting unit 13 is a part that receives setting of conditions.

  The preset assigning unit 14 is a part that preferentially assigns a physical channel of a broadcasting station that matches a set condition to a preset number when assigning a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number. Further, the preset storage unit 15 stores the preset relationship between the preset number and the physical channel.

  The channel selection unit 16 is a unit that receives a user's channel selection operation and causes the reception unit 11 to receive a broadcast wave of a physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation.

  By configuring the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 in this way, the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 preferentially assigns the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set conditions to the preset number. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  Next, FIG. 2 shows an example of the operation of the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 of the present embodiment.

  First, the channel scanning unit 12 acquires broadcast station information, which is information on a broadcast station that transmits a broadcast wave from a broadcast wave, and generates a correspondence between a receivable broadcast wave physical channel and the broadcast station information ( Step S101).

  Next, when assigning a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number, the preset assigning unit 14 preferentially assigns the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition to the preset number. The preset relationship between the preset number and the physical channel is stored in the preset storage unit 15 (step S102).

  The channel selection unit 16 receives the user's channel selection operation, and causes the reception unit 11 to receive the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation (step S103).

  By operating the broadcast receiving device 10 in this way, the broadcast receiving device 10 preferentially assigns the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition to the preset number. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the broadcast receiving apparatus assigns a physical channel of a broadcasting station that matches a set condition when assigning a physical channel capable of receiving a broadcast wave to each preset number. Assign channels to preset numbers with priority. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, the broadcast receiving apparatus of the first embodiment will be described more specifically.

  First, a configuration example of the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The broadcast receiving apparatus 10 is an apparatus having a function of receiving a broadcast wave and presenting content (video, audio, data broadcast, etc.) included in the received broadcast wave to a user. For example, a television receiver, a set top box, a radio, and the like correspond to the broadcast receiving apparatus 10. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the broadcast receiving device 10 will be described as a device that receives a terrestrial digital broadcast.

  The receiving unit 11 is a part that receives broadcast waves such as terrestrial digital broadcasting. The receiving unit 11 receives a broadcast wave of a physical channel designated from the channel scanning unit 12 or the channel selection unit 16.

  The channel scanning unit 12 is a part that acquires broadcast station information that is information on a broadcast station that transmits a broadcast wave from a broadcast wave, and generates a correspondence between a receivable broadcast wave physical channel and the broadcast station information. . In this embodiment, it is assumed that broadcast station identification information capable of specifying a remote control key ID and a broadcast station is acquired as broadcast station information. As the broadcast station identification information, for example, a network ID or a TS (Transport Stream) name included in the broadcast wave can be used.

  The condition setting unit 13 is a part that receives setting of conditions. For example, the setting of the condition is accepted by causing the user to operate the broadcast receiving apparatus 10. In the condition, it is possible to set a condition of a broadcasting station that the user wants to assign with priority over the preset number. For example, if there is a broadcasting station that broadcasts a region or a specific genre, the genre or affiliated station information can be set. In the present embodiment, an example in which the area desired by the user is set as a condition will be described below.

  The preset assigning unit 14 is a part that preferentially assigns a physical channel of a broadcasting station that matches a set condition (region) to a preset number when assigning a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number. Further, the preset storage unit 15 stores the preset relationship between the preset number and the physical channel.

  The preset storage unit 15 is a part that stores a preset relationship that is a correspondence relationship between a preset number and a physical channel.

  The channel selection unit 16 receives the user's channel selection operation, refers to the preset relationship in the preset storage unit 15, and causes the reception unit 11 to receive the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. Part.

  At this time, the receiving unit 11 outputs the received data to a data processing unit (not shown), and the data processing unit presents the video, audio, data broadcast, etc. in the received data to the user. Alternatively, the received data is stored in a storage medium. Since the data processing unit is the same as the operation of a general television or the like, further explanation is omitted.

  By configuring the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 in this manner, when allocating a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially allocated to the preset number. . For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  Next, an example of the operation of the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 will be described using FIG. 3 and FIG. FIG. 3 shows an operation example of the channel scanning unit 12, and FIG. 4 shows an operation example of the preset assignment unit 14.

  First, the condition setting unit 13 receives a setting of a desired area from the user in advance. Then, the channel scan unit 12 performs the channel scan operation of FIG.

  First, the channel scanning unit 12 causes the receiving unit 11 to sequentially receive broadcast waves of a predetermined physical channel (for example, all physical channels of digital terrestrial broadcasting). If the broadcast wave can be received, the channel scan unit 12 broadcasts from the received broadcast wave. Station information is acquired (step S201). If the reception confirmation of the predetermined physical channel is not completed (step S202), the physical channel is changed (step S203), and the process returns to step S201. When the reception confirmation is completed, the process proceeds to preset number assignment in FIG.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of information acquired by the channel scan operation. In this example, for example, it is assumed that reception of all physical channels of digital terrestrial broadcasting has been confirmed and the physical channels shown in FIG. 5 have been received. Then, it is assumed that the remote control key ID and the broadcast station identification information in FIG. 5 are acquired from the broadcast wave of each physical channel.

  The preset assigning unit 14 assigns a physical channel that can receive a broadcast wave by a channel scan operation to a preset number such as a key number of a remote controller.

  The preset assigning unit 14 assigns, for example, a physical channel having a remote control key ID = 1 to a preset number (step S301).

  First, in the channel scan operation, it is confirmed whether there are a plurality of physical channels that can receive the broadcast wave of the remote control key ID to be assigned (step S302). If there are a plurality of physical channels, it is checked whether there are physical channels of broadcasting stations in the set area (step S303).

  For example, when a network ID is acquired by a channel scan operation, it is possible to determine whether the channel is a physical channel of a broadcasting station in a set area by using the area identification information included in the network ID. Is possible. If the broadcast station identification information does not include area information, the correspondence between the broadcast station identification information and the area is stored in advance in the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 to determine which area the broadcast station is. It is possible.

  If there is a physical channel of the broadcasting station in the set area, the physical channel of the broadcasting station in the set area is assigned to the same preset number as the remote control key ID (step S304).

  If there is no physical channel of the broadcasting station in the set area, the physical channel of any broadcasting station is assigned to the same preset number as the remote control key ID (step S305). In the present embodiment, any method can be used as a method for selecting a physical channel to be allocated in this case. For example, a method for allowing the user to specify, a method for allocating a physical channel having the best reception status, and the like can be considered.

  If there are not a plurality of physical channels that can receive the broadcast wave of the remote control key ID to be assigned in step S302, any of the assignable physical channels is assigned to the same preset number as the remote control key ID (step S305). That is, when there is no physical channel that can receive the broadcast wave of the remote control key ID to be assigned, no assignment is made because there is no physical channel that can be assigned. If there is one physical channel that can receive the broadcast wave of the remote control key ID to be assigned, that physical channel is assigned to the same preset number as the remote control key ID.

  Then, after step S304 or step S305, if the assignment to the remote control key ID = 12 is not completed (NO in step S306), 1 is added to the remote control key ID to be assigned (step S307), and step S302. Return to.

  When the assignment to the remote control key ID = 12 is completed (YES in step S306), if there is a physical channel that is not assigned to the preset number among the physical channels that can be received by the channel scan, it is assigned to the preset numbers after 13 ( Step S308). Note that any method can be used as the assignment method at this time. For example, it is conceivable to assign physical channels in ascending order, assign them in the order of good reception conditions, or allow the user to select them.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the preset relationship generated in this way. In FIG. 5, the physical channels 14 and 24 with the remote control key ID = 2 can be received. Therefore, one physical channel is assigned to preset number 2 and the other is assigned to preset number 13. If any physical channel is a physical channel of a broadcasting station in the set area, the physical channel is assigned to preset number 2. The assignment method in other cases is arbitrary as described above.

  Then, the preset assigning unit 14 stores the preset relationship generated in this way in the preset storage unit 15. The channel selection unit 16 accepts the user's channel selection operation, refers to the preset relationship in the preset storage unit 15, and transmits the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation to the reception unit 11. Receive.

  By operating the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 in this way, when allocating a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially allocated to the preset number. . For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, similarly to the first embodiment, a physical channel of a broadcasting station that matches a set condition is preferentially assigned to a preset number. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a plurality of physical channels of the same broadcast station can be received in the channel scan operation will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the setting condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number according to the remote control key ID. However, there may be a case where a plurality of physical channels of the same broadcasting station in the set area can be received. In this embodiment, in such a case, a physical channel with good reception status is preferentially assigned to a preset number according to the remote control key ID.

  A configuration example of the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of FIG. In the present embodiment, when the preset assigning unit 14 generates a preset relationship, a physical channel of a broadcasting station in a set area is preferentially assigned to a preset number. In the present embodiment, when the broadcast waves of the same broadcasting station can be received by a plurality of different physical channels, the physical channel with the best reception status is preferentially assigned to the preset number.

  It should be noted that as an indicator for determining the reception status, it is possible to use an RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator), a BER (Bit Error Rate), a CN ratio (Carrier to Noise ratio), etc., or an index combining these.

  By configuring the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 in this manner, when allocating a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially allocated to the preset number. . For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a broadcast wave of the same broadcasting station can be received by a plurality of different physical channels, the physical channel with the best reception status is preferentially assigned to the preset number. Therefore, it becomes possible to improve the convenience for the user.

  Next, an operation example of the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Each step in FIG. 7 is performed instead of step S304 in FIG.

  The preset assigning unit 14 determines whether there are a plurality of physical channels of remote control key IDs to be assigned among the physical channels that have been able to receive the broadcast wave by the channel scan of the channel scan unit 12, or the physical channel of the broadcasting station in the set area Check if there is. When there are a plurality of physical channels of the remote control key ID to be allocated and there are physical channels of broadcasting stations in the set area (YES in step S303), whether there are more than one physical channels of broadcasting stations in the setting area Confirmation (step S401). When there are a plurality of physical channels of broadcasting stations in the set area, the physical channel with the best reception status is assigned to the same preset number as the remote control key ID (step S402). When there is one physical channel of the broadcasting station in the set area, the physical channel is assigned to the same preset number as the remote control key ID (step S403).

  By operating the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 in this way, when allocating a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially allocated to the preset number. . For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  As described above, in the third embodiment of the present invention, similarly to the first and second embodiments, a physical channel of a broadcasting station that matches a set condition is preferentially assigned to a preset number. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a broadcast wave of the same broadcasting station can be received by a plurality of different physical channels, the physical channel with the best reception status is preferentially assigned to the preset number. Therefore, it becomes possible to improve the convenience for the user.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the setting condition (region) is preferentially assigned to the preset number. However, some users may want to receive broadcasts with good reception conditions because they can be broadcast for any region.

  In the present embodiment, an example of a method for enabling selection of which region or reception status is given priority will be described.

  A configuration example of the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the condition setting unit 13 accepts a setting for giving priority to the region or the reception status before accepting the region setting. And when giving priority to the region, the setting of the region is accepted.

  By configuring the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 in this way, when the user sets the regional priority, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the user sets which of the region and the reception status is prioritized, it is possible to assign a physical channel to a preset number according to the user's preference.

  Next, an operation example of the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 of the present embodiment will be described using FIG.

  In the present embodiment, for example, before the channel scanning unit 12 starts channel scanning, the condition setting unit 13 first causes the user to select a channel scanning method as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. For example, “automatic setting” and “perform detailed setting” are selected.

  When the automatic setting is selected, the physical channel is assigned to the preset number by the method set in advance. For example, the allocation is performed by giving priority to a channel with good reception status, giving priority to a physical channel of a broadcasting station in an area where the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 acquired by GPS or the like exists, or an area set by another function.

  When “perform detailed setting” is selected, as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 8, the user selects whether to give priority to the region or the reception status. For example, “prioritize the frequency of the broadcasting station in your area” and “prioritize the frequency of radio waves” are selected.

  If the regional priority is set, then the regional setting is accepted, and the preset assigning unit 14 preferentially assigns the physical channel of the broadcasting station in the set region to the preset number. When the priority of the reception status is set, the preset assigning unit 14 assigns the physical channel with the best reception status to the preset number with priority regardless of the region.

  By operating the broadcast receiving apparatus 10 in this way, when the user sets regional priority, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, when the user sets the regional priority, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the user sets which of the region and the reception status is prioritized, it is possible to assign a physical channel to a preset number according to the user's preference.

[Fifth embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of preset relationships are stored in a preset storage unit, and channel selection is performed using a favorite preset relationship during viewing.

  In the present embodiment, in consideration of preset preferences (region priority / reception status priority) between families differing, or even when the same user wants to use different preset relationships depending on the case, a plurality of preset relationships are stored in the preset storage unit. Make memorable.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the broadcast receiving apparatus 20 of the present embodiment. In the broadcast receiving device 20, a preset selection unit 27 is added to the configuration example (FIG. 1) of the broadcast receiving device 10.

  The preset storage unit 15 stores a plurality of preset relationships. When the preset relationship generated by the preset assigning unit 14 is stored in the preset storage unit 15, a name that can be distinguished from other preset relationships is given and stored in the preset storage unit 15. When storing in the preset storage unit 15 or after storing, the user may be able to set the name.

  The preset selection unit 27 is a part that selects one of the preset relationships stored in the preset storage unit 15. The channel selection unit 16 selects a channel using the preset relationship selected by the preset selection unit 27.

  In the preset selection unit 27, for example, the user selects a desired preset relationship and notifies the channel selection unit 16 of the selection information. The channel selection unit 16 reads the selected preset relationship from the preset storage unit 15 and uses it.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of display when the user selects a preset relationship. In this way, the name of the preset relation is displayed and either one is selected.

  By configuring the broadcast receiving apparatus 20 in this way, when allocating a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially allocated to the preset number. . For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since a plurality of preset relationships are stored in the preset storage unit, it is possible to change the preset relationship used for channel selection by the user or the user's preference.

  Next, an example of the operation of the broadcast receiving apparatus 20 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The preset selection unit 27 checks the number of preset relationships stored in the preset storage unit 15 when the user turns on the power of the broadcast receiving device 20 or when the preset relationship generation ends (step S501). When the preset relationship is not stored, channel scanning is started (FIG. 3).

  When the number of preset relationships is 2 or more, the name of the preset relationship is displayed and the user is allowed to select which preset relationship is used (step S502). And the preset relationship which the user selected is notified to the channel selection part 16 (step S503). When the number of preset relationships is 1, the channel selection unit 16 is notified that the preset relationship is to be used.

  The channel selection unit 16 performs a channel selection operation (step S103 in FIG. 2) using the preset relationship notified from the preset selection unit 27.

  By allocating a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number by operating the broadcast receiving apparatus 20 in this way, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number. . For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  As described above, in the fifth embodiment of the present invention, as in the first to fourth embodiments, a physical channel of a broadcasting station that matches a set condition is preferentially assigned to a preset number. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since a plurality of preset relationships are stored in the preset storage unit, it is possible to change the preset relationship used for channel selection by the user or the user's preference.

[Sixth embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In recent broadcast receiving apparatuses, there are models with a built-in camera and models with which a commercially available Web camera can be connected. In the present embodiment, the user's face image information is used for selection of the preset relationship of the fifth embodiment.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the broadcast receiving apparatus 30 of the present embodiment. An imaging unit 38 is added to the configuration example (FIG. 9) of the broadcast receiving device 20.

  The imaging unit 38 is a part that captures a user's face as a still image or a moving image. The imaging unit 38 may be provided in the broadcast receiving device 30 or the imaging unit 38 may be connected to the broadcast receiving device 30 externally.

  In the preset selection unit 27, the user is identified by the face image or the face image captured by the imaging unit 38. It is assumed that information for identifying the user's face is stored in the preset storage unit 15 in advance. Then, the channel selection unit 16 is notified of the preset relationship associated with the identified user.

  By configuring the broadcast receiving apparatus 30 in this way, when allocating a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially allocated to the preset number. . For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the channel selection operation is performed by automatically selecting a preset relationship associated with the user identified by photographing the user. Therefore, when the preset relationship for each user is stored in the preset storage unit, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  Next, an example of the operation of the broadcast receiving apparatus 30 of the present embodiment will be described using FIG.

  When the user turns on the broadcast receiving apparatus 20 or at the end of preset relationship generation, the preset selection unit 27 checks the number of preset relationships stored in the preset storage unit 15 (step S601). When the preset relationship is not stored, channel scanning is started (FIG. 3).

  When the number of preset relationships is 2 or more, the imaging unit 38 is caused to capture a user's face image, and the user is identified from the captured face image (step S602). And the preset relationship linked | related with the specified user is notified to the channel selection part 16 (step S603). When the number of preset relationships is 1, the channel selection unit 16 is notified that the preset relationship is to be used.

  The channel selection unit 16 performs a channel selection operation (step S103 in FIG. 2) using the preset relationship notified from the preset selection unit 27.

  By allocating a physical channel capable of receiving broadcast waves to each preset number by operating the broadcast receiving apparatus 30 in this way, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number. . For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  As described above, in the sixth embodiment of the present invention, as in the first to fifth embodiments, a physical channel of a broadcasting station that matches a set condition is preferentially assigned to a preset number. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially preset the physical channel of the broadcasting station that meets a predetermined condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the channel selection operation is performed by automatically selecting a preset relationship associated with the user identified by photographing the user. Therefore, when the preset relationship for each user is stored in the preset storage unit, the convenience for the user can be improved.

[Hardware configuration example]
A configuration example of hardware resources for realizing the above-described broadcast receiving devices (10, 20, 30) in each embodiment of the present invention using one information processing device (computer) will be described. Note that the broadcast receiving apparatus may be realized using at least two information processing apparatuses physically or functionally. Further, the broadcast receiving device may be realized as a dedicated device. Moreover, you may implement | achieve only one part function of a broadcast receiving apparatus using information processing apparatus.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating a hardware configuration example of an information processing apparatus capable of realizing the broadcast receiving apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention. The information processing device 50 includes a communication interface 51, an input / output interface 52, an arithmetic device 53, a storage device 54, a nonvolatile storage device 55, and a drive device 56.

  The communication interface 51 is a communication means for the broadcast receiving device of each embodiment to communicate with an external device by wire or / and wireless. When the broadcast receiving apparatus is realized by using at least two information processing apparatuses, the apparatuses may be connected so as to be able to communicate with each other via the communication interface 51.

  The input / output interface 52 is a man-machine interface such as a keyboard which is an example of an input device and a display as an output device.

  The arithmetic device 53 is an arithmetic processing device such as a general-purpose CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a microprocessor. For example, the arithmetic device 53 can read out various programs stored in the nonvolatile storage device 55 to the storage device 54 and execute processing according to the read programs.

  The storage device 54 is a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) that can be referred to from the arithmetic device 53, and stores programs, various data, and the like. The storage device 54 may be a volatile memory device or a non-volatile memory device.

  The nonvolatile storage device 55 is a nonvolatile storage device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a flash memory, and can record various programs and data.

  The drive device 56 is, for example, a device that processes reading and writing of data with respect to a recording medium 57 described later.

  The recording medium 57 is an arbitrary recording medium capable of recording data, such as an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, and a semiconductor flash memory.

  In each embodiment of the present invention, for example, a broadcast receiving apparatus is configured by the information processing apparatus 50 illustrated in FIG. 14, and a program capable of realizing the functions described in the above embodiments is supplied to the broadcast receiving apparatus. It may be realized by doing.

  In this case, the embodiment can be realized by the arithmetic device 53 executing the program supplied to the broadcast receiving device. It is also possible to configure some functions of the information processing apparatus 50 instead of all the broadcast receiving apparatuses.

  Furthermore, the program may be recorded in the recording medium 57, and the program may be appropriately stored in the nonvolatile storage device 55 at the time of shipment or operation of the broadcast receiving apparatus. In this case, as a method for supplying the program, a method of installing in the broadcast receiving apparatus using an appropriate jig in a manufacturing stage or an operation stage before shipment may be adopted. The program supply method may employ a general procedure such as a method of downloading from the outside via a communication line such as the Internet.

  Each of the above-described embodiments is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  A part or all of the above-described embodiment can be described as in the following supplementary notes, but is not limited thereto.

(Appendix 1)
A receiver for receiving broadcast waves;
A channel scan unit that acquires broadcast station information that is information on a broadcast station that transmits the broadcast wave from the broadcast wave, and generates a correspondence between the physical channel of the broadcast wave that can be received and the broadcast station information;
A condition setting unit for accepting setting of conditions;
When assigning the physical channel capable of receiving the broadcast wave to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number, and the preset number and the A preset assignment unit for storing a preset relationship with a physical channel in a preset storage unit;
A broadcast receiving device comprising: a channel selection unit that receives a channel selection operation of a user and causes the reception unit to receive the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected in the channel selection operation. apparatus.

(Appendix 2)
The broadcast station information includes a remote control key ID (identification) and broadcast station identification information that can identify the broadcast station,
The preset assigning unit gives priority to the physical channel corresponding to the broadcast station identification information that matches the condition when the plurality of broadcast station identification information corresponds to the same remote control key ID. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to appendix 1, wherein the broadcast receiving apparatus is assigned to the same preset number as the ID.

(Appendix 3)
The broadcast receiving apparatus according to appendix 1 or appendix 2, wherein the condition is at least one of region, genre, and affiliated station information.

(Appendix 4)
The channel scan unit further acquires the broadcast wave reception status of each physical channel,
The preset assigning unit preferentially assigns the physical channel having the best reception status to the preset number when a plurality of the physical channels correspond to the same broadcasting station information. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to any one of appendix 3.

(Appendix 5)
The channel scan unit further acquires the broadcast wave reception status of each physical channel,
The broadcast receiving apparatus according to appendix 1 or appendix 2, wherein the condition is that the physical channel with the best reception status is given priority.

(Appendix 6)
A preset selection unit for allowing the user to select one of the preset relationships when there are a plurality of the preset relationships stored in the preset storage unit;
The channel selection unit uses the selected preset relationship when the reception unit receives the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. The broadcast receiving device according to any one of appendix 1 to appendix 5.

(Appendix 7)
An imaging unit for photographing the user;
When there are a plurality of the preset relationships stored in the preset storage unit, and further comprising: a preset selection unit that identifies the photographed user;
The channel selection unit, when the reception unit receives the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation, the preset relationship associated with the specified user The broadcast receiving apparatus according to any one of appendix 1 to appendix 5, wherein:

(Appendix 8)
Obtain broadcast station information that is information on a broadcast station that transmits the broadcast wave from the received broadcast wave, and generate a correspondence relationship between the physical channel of the broadcast wave that can be received and the broadcast station information,
Accept the setting of conditions,
When assigning the physical channel capable of receiving the broadcast wave to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number, and the preset number and the Store the preset relationship with the physical channel in the preset memory,
A broadcast receiving method characterized by receiving a user's channel selection operation and receiving the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation.

(Appendix 9)
The broadcast station information includes a remote control key ID (identification) and broadcast station identification information that can identify the broadcast station,
In the broadcast receiving method, when a plurality of the broadcast station identification information corresponds to the same remote control key ID, the remote control key is given priority to the physical channel corresponding to the broadcast station identification information that matches the condition. The broadcast receiving method according to appendix 8, wherein the preset number is assigned to the same preset number as the ID.

(Appendix 10)
The broadcast receiving method according to appendix 8 or appendix 9, wherein the condition is at least one of area, genre, and affiliated station information.

(Appendix 11)
Furthermore, the reception status of the broadcast wave of each physical channel is acquired,
Any one of appendix 8 to appendix 10, wherein when a plurality of the physical channels correspond to the same broadcasting station information, the physical channel with the best reception status is assigned with priority to the preset number. The broadcast receiving method described in 1.

(Appendix 12)
Furthermore, the reception status of the broadcast wave of each physical channel is acquired,
The broadcast receiving method according to appendix 8 or appendix 9, wherein the condition is that the physical channel with the best reception status is given priority.

(Appendix 13)
When there are a plurality of the preset relationships stored in the preset storage unit, the user is allowed to select one of the preset relationships,
Any one of appendix 8 to appendix 12, wherein the selected preset relation is used when receiving the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. The broadcast receiving method described in 1.

(Appendix 14)
Photographing the user,
When there are a plurality of the preset relations stored in the preset storage unit, the photographed user is specified,
The preset relationship associated with the identified user is used when receiving the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. The broadcast receiving method according to any one of 8 to appendix 12.

(Appendix 15)
On the computer,
A receiving function for receiving broadcast waves;
A channel scan function for acquiring broadcast station information that is information of a broadcast station that transmits the broadcast wave from the broadcast wave, and generating a correspondence between the receivable broadcast wave physical channel and the broadcast station information;
A condition setting function for accepting a condition setting;
When assigning the physical channel capable of receiving the broadcast wave to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number, and the preset number and the A preset assignment function for storing a preset relationship with a physical channel in a preset storage unit;
A channel selection function for receiving a channel selection operation of a user and causing the reception function to receive the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. Broadcast reception program.

(Appendix 16)
The broadcast station information includes a remote control key ID (identification) and broadcast station identification information that can identify the broadcast station,
The preset assignment function is configured such that when a plurality of the broadcast station identification information corresponds to the same remote control key ID, the remote control key is given priority to the physical channel corresponding to the broadcast station identification information that matches the condition. The broadcast reception program according to appendix 15, wherein the broadcast reception program is assigned to the same preset number as the ID.

(Appendix 17)
The broadcast receiving program according to supplementary note 15 or supplementary note 16, wherein the condition is at least one of region, genre, and affiliated station information.

(Appendix 18)
The channel scan function further acquires the broadcast wave reception status of each physical channel,
The preset assigning function assigns the physical channel having the best reception status to the preset number with priority when a plurality of the physical channels correspond to the same broadcasting station information. The broadcast receiving program according to any one of appendix 17 to.

(Appendix 19)
The channel scan function further acquires the broadcast wave reception status of each physical channel,
The broadcast receiving program according to any one of Supplementary Note 15 and Supplementary Note 16, wherein the condition is that the physical channel with the best reception status is given priority.

(Appendix 20)
When there are a plurality of the preset relationships stored in the preset storage unit, the computer further realizes a preset selection function that allows the user to select one of the preset relationships,
The channel selection function uses the selected preset relationship when the reception function receives the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. The broadcast receiving program according to any one of appendix 15 to appendix 19.

(Appendix 21)
An imaging function for photographing the user;
When there are a plurality of the preset relationships stored in the preset storage unit, the computer further realizes a preset selection function for specifying the photographed user,
The channel selection function is the preset associated with the identified user when the reception function receives the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. The broadcast receiving program according to any one of supplementary note 15 to supplementary note 19, characterized by using a relationship.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10, 20, 30 Broadcast receiving apparatus 11 Receiving part 12 Channel scanning part 13 Condition setting part 14 Preset allocation part 15 Preset memory | storage part 16 Channel selection part 27 Preset selection part 38 Imaging part 50 Information processing apparatus 51 Communication interface 52 Input / output interface 53 Operation Device 54 Storage device 55 Non-volatile storage device 56 Drive device 57 Recording medium

Claims (10)

A receiver for receiving broadcast waves;
A channel scan unit that acquires broadcast station information that is information on a broadcast station that transmits the broadcast wave from the broadcast wave, and generates a correspondence between the physical channel of the broadcast wave that can be received and the broadcast station information;
A condition setting unit for accepting setting of conditions;
When assigning the physical channel capable of receiving the broadcast wave to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number, and the preset number and the A preset assignment unit for storing a preset relationship with a physical channel in a preset storage unit;
A broadcast receiving device comprising: a channel selection unit that receives a channel selection operation of a user and causes the reception unit to receive the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected in the channel selection operation. apparatus. The broadcast station information includes a remote control key ID (identification) and broadcast station identification information that can identify the broadcast station,
The preset assigning unit gives priority to the physical channel corresponding to the broadcast station identification information that matches the condition when the plurality of broadcast station identification information corresponds to the same remote control key ID. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the broadcast receiving apparatus is assigned to the same preset number as the ID. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the condition is at least one of area, genre, and affiliated station information. The channel scan unit further acquires the broadcast wave reception status of each physical channel,
The preset assignment unit, when a plurality of physical channels correspond to the same broadcast station information, preferentially assigns the physical channel with the best reception status to the preset number. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The channel scan unit further acquires the broadcast wave reception status of each physical channel,
The broadcast receiving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the condition is that the physical channel having the best reception status is prioritized. A preset selection unit for allowing the user to select one of the preset relationships when there are a plurality of the preset relationships stored in the preset storage unit;
The channel selection unit uses the selected preset relationship when the reception unit receives the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. The broadcast receiving apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5. An imaging unit for photographing the user;
When there are a plurality of the preset relationships stored in the preset storage unit, and further comprising: a preset selection unit that identifies the photographed user;
The channel selection unit, when the reception unit receives the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation, the preset relationship associated with the specified user The broadcast receiving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the broadcast receiving apparatus is used. Obtain broadcast station information that is information on a broadcast station that transmits the broadcast wave from the received broadcast wave, and generate a correspondence relationship between the physical channel of the broadcast wave that can be received and the broadcast station information,
Accept the setting of conditions,
When assigning the physical channel capable of receiving the broadcast wave to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number, and the preset number and the Store the preset relationship with the physical channel in the preset memory,
A broadcast receiving method characterized by receiving a user's channel selection operation and receiving the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. Furthermore, the reception status of the broadcast wave of each physical channel is acquired,
9. The broadcast reception according to claim 8, wherein when a plurality of physical channels correspond to the same broadcast station information, the physical channel with the best reception status is preferentially assigned to the preset number. Method. On the computer,
A receiving function for receiving broadcast waves;
A channel scan function for acquiring broadcast station information that is information of a broadcast station that transmits the broadcast wave from the broadcast wave, and generating a correspondence between the receivable broadcast wave physical channel and the broadcast station information;
A condition setting function for accepting a condition setting;
When assigning the physical channel capable of receiving the broadcast wave to each preset number, the physical channel of the broadcasting station that matches the set condition is preferentially assigned to the preset number, and the preset number and the A preset assignment function for storing a preset relationship with a physical channel in a preset storage unit;
A channel selection function for receiving a channel selection operation of a user and causing the reception function to receive the broadcast wave of the physical channel assigned to the preset number selected by the channel selection operation. Broadcast reception program.

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