JP2018106289A - Display control device, display control method, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display control device, a display control method, a program, and a recording medium which allow a user to easily recognize contents of a content item by displaying a main part of the content item in an easy-to-understand manner.SOLUTION: A display control device includes: an acquisition part acquiring a plurality of image data items; an image processing part processing each of a plurality of original image data items by using each of the plurality of image data items as the original image data item to generate a plurality of processed image data items in a hexagonal or rhombic shape; and a display data generating part generating display data to be displayed on a display device by arranging the plurality of processed image data items in a spreading manner.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a display control device that controls a display operation of a display device, a display control method, a program, and a recording medium.

  For example, in a content playback apparatus such as an audio device, an electrical appliance such as a home appliance, it is common to play back content selected by a user from a plurality of content, or perform an operation according to the user's selection. . For example, the user selects desired content or menu while viewing a display on which selectable content or menu is displayed.

  For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a vehicle display having an input unit that detects an operator's touch on a touch panel and a display control unit that displays a plurality of select menus as polygonal icons on the touch panel based on the detection result. An apparatus is disclosed.

JP 2014-144738

  For example, in a display device that displays content that can be selected by the user, it is preferable to display a selection screen that allows the user to recognize or specify the content of the content at first glance.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points. A display control device, a display control method, a program, and a recording that display a main part of a content in an easy-to-understand manner and allow a user to easily recognize the content of the content. One of the problems is to provide a medium.

  The invention according to claim 1 is an acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of image data, and each of the plurality of image data is used as original image data, and each of the original image data is processed to form a plurality of hexagonal or rhombus processed images. An image processing unit that generates data and a display data generation unit that generates display data to be displayed on a display device by arranging a plurality of processed image data.

  The invention according to claim 9 is a display control method using a display control device, the step of acquiring a plurality of image data, each of the plurality of image data as original image data, and each of the original image data Processing to generate a plurality of hexagonal or rhombus processed image data; and generating display data to be displayed on a display device by arranging the plurality of processed image data. To do.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the computer includes an acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of image data, and each of the plurality of image data as original image data, and each of the original image data is processed to obtain a plurality of hexagons or rhombuses. An image processing unit that generates the processed image data, and a display data generation unit that generates display data to be displayed on the display device by arranging a plurality of processed image data.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the computer includes an acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of image data, and each of the plurality of image data as original image data, and each of the original image data is processed to obtain a plurality of hexagons or rhombuses. And a program that functions as an image processing unit that generates processed image data and a display data generation unit that generates display data to be displayed on a display device by arranging a plurality of processed image data. It is characterized by.

(A) is a block diagram showing a configuration of a content reproduction system including a display control device according to the first embodiment, and (b) is a block diagram showing a configuration of the display control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation flow of the display control apparatus according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically the structure of the content information which the display control apparatus which concerns on Example 1 acquires. It is a figure which shows typically the display frame which the display control apparatus which concerns on Example 1 produces | generates. It is a figure which shows typically the other example of the display frame which the display control apparatus which concerns on Example 1 produces | generates. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an image processing operation flow by the display control apparatus according to the first embodiment. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows typically the example of the image data before and behind the process by the display control apparatus which concerns on Example 1, respectively. It is a figure which shows typically the display data which the display control apparatus which concerns on Example 1 produces | generates. It is a figure which shows typically the display data which the display control apparatus which concerns on Example 1 produces | generates. It is a figure which shows typically the display data which the display control apparatus which concerns on Example 1 produces | generates. It is a figure which shows typically the example of arrangement | positioning of the content reproduction system which concerns on Example 1. FIG. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration of a program according to the second embodiment, and (b) is a block diagram showing a configuration of a recording medium according to the third embodiment.

  Examples of the present invention will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a content reproduction system 10 according to the first embodiment. The content reproduction system 10 includes a storage device 20 in which at least one content is stored, a reproduction control device 30 that performs content reproduction control, and a reproduction device 40 that performs content reproduction. For example, the storage device 20 is a smartphone or tablet in which content such as music content, video content, and photo content is stored.

  The playback device 40 includes a display device 40A that functions as a display for displaying a content selection screen. Further, the playback device 40 includes, for example, a playback operation device 40B that performs a content playback operation. For example, the playback operation device 40B includes a display and a speaker that perform a content playback operation. The display as the display device 40A and the display as the playback operation device 40B may be the same display.

  The reproduction control device 30 is connected to the storage device 20 wirelessly or in a wired manner, and at least one piece of content information (may be referred to as content information data or information data) D1 and a content main body (content main body) from the storage device 20 D2 (which may be referred to as data or body data). Note that the playback control device 30 can acquire content from a plurality of storage devices 20, for example, a plurality of smartphones.

  Further, the playback control device 30 displays the content information D1 on the display of the playback device 40, and selects specific content from the acquired at least one content according to the user's operation. Further, the reproduction control device 30 performs control for causing the reproduction device 40 to reproduce the selected content. In the present embodiment, the reproduction control device 30 includes a display control device 30A that performs display control of the display device 40A and a reproduction operation control device 30B that performs operation control of the reproduction operation device 40B.

  FIG. 1B is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the display control device 30A according to the present embodiment. The display control device 30A includes a content information acquisition unit (acquisition unit) 31 that acquires a plurality of content information D1 from the storage device 20. The content information acquisition unit 31 acquires, as the content information D1, attribute data D11 indicating a content attribute and image data D12 indicating a content image (for example, a representative image).

  The display control device 30A includes an operation receiving unit 32 that receives an operation from a user. The operation reception unit 32 includes, for example, a touch panel display, a touch pad, a mouse, a dial switch, and the like. In the present embodiment, the operation receiving unit 32 is a touch pad provided separately from the display device 40A.

  The display control device 30A includes a display frame generation unit 33 that generates a display frame including a plurality of display cells that display the content information D1. The display frame generation unit 33 defines a display area (display surface) for displaying the content information D1 to the user via the display device 40A as a display frame. The display frame generation unit 33 divides the display area into a plurality of cell areas, and defines these cell areas as display cells.

  In addition, the display control device 30A includes an image processing unit 34 that processes the image data D12 acquired by the content information acquisition unit 31, and a display frame that the display frame generation unit 33 generates the image data D12 processed by the image processing unit 34. And a layout creating unit 35 arranged in a shape. In addition, the display control device 30 </ b> A includes a display data generation unit 36 that generates display data for displaying an image created by the layout creation unit 35. The display control device 30A outputs the display data generated by the display data generation unit 36 to the display device 40A, and the display device 40A performs a display operation according to this data.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the flow of the display control operation by the display control device 30A. The display control device 30A starts its operation when the reproduction control device 30 acquires the content information D1 and the content body D2 from the storage device 20. First, the content information acquisition unit 31 acquires content information D1 (step S11).

  Next, the display frame generation unit 33 generates a display frame FL for displaying the content information D1 (step S12). For example, the display frame generation unit 33 defines a display frame FL that displays at least a part of the acquired content information D1 according to, for example, the quantity and attributes of the content information D1.

  Subsequently, when processing the acquired image data D12, the image processing unit 34 determines whether the image data D12 is acquired for each content (step S13). For example, the image processing unit 34 determines, for each content, whether or not the image data D12 is included in the content information D1. When it is determined that the image data D12 has been acquired, the image processing unit 34 uses the acquired image data D12 for the content as original image data (hereinafter simply referred to as an original image), processes the original image D12, Processed image data (hereinafter simply referred to as a processed image) DP is generated (step S14).

  Next, the layout creating unit 35 lays out the processed image DP processed by the image processing unit 34, and generates layout image data (hereinafter simply referred to as a layout image) DL (step S15). Specifically, the layout creation unit 35 arranges the processed image DP on the display frame FL generated by the display frame generation unit 33 according to a predetermined algorithm.

  Next, the display data generation unit 36 generates display data DD including the layout image DL laid out by the layout creation unit 35 and the attribute data D11 acquired by the content information acquisition unit 31 (step S16). For example, the display data generation unit 36 generates image data in which text data indicating the attribute data D11 is superimposed on the processed image DP in the layout image DL as the display data DD. The display data generation unit 36 outputs the generated display data DD to the display device 40A.

  The display data generation unit 36 determines whether or not the operation receiving unit 32 has received an operation (change target operation) for changing the display mode (display data DD) (step S17). For example, when the operation accepting unit 32 accepts an operation for changing the attribute of the content, an operation for determining or changing the selection of content, or an operation for enlarging or reducing the display data DD, the display data generating unit 36 It is determined that the operation has been accepted.

  When it is determined that the operation receiving unit 32 has received the change target operation, the display data generating unit 36 generates the display data DD corresponding to the operation again (returns to step S16). The display data generation unit 36 outputs the display data DD to the display device 40A every time the display data DD is generated. The display device 40A displays the display data DD generated by the display data generation unit 36.

  Note that the image processing unit 34 stores a general-purpose image (for example, an icon image) representing attribute information. If the image processing unit 34 determines that there is content that does not include the image data D12 in the content information D1, the image processing unit 34 generates a general-purpose image representing the acquired attribute information as original image data (step S18). In this way, the display control device 30A performs control to display the content information D1 on the display device 40A.

  When a specific content is finally determined as a playback target by the user's operation, the playback operation control device 30B of the playback control device 30 converts the content body D2 of the content into the playback operation device 40B of the playback device 40. Output to. Thereby, the content is reproduced. When the content is actually played back, the display data generation unit 36 may generate and output the display data DD that displays the original image data of the content being played back as a whole, or any of the generated display data DD. Display data DD for displaying the layout image DL may be output.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the content of information included in the content information D1 acquired by the content information acquisition unit 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 shows content information D1 of seven contents C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C7 as an example. First, the content information D1 includes attribute data D11 indicating the attributes of the contents C1 to C7 and image data D12 indicating images related to the contents C1 to C7 for each content.

  Further, the attribute data D11 includes at least one attribute information for each content. For example, the attribute data D11 includes attribute information (attribute 1) indicating the owner of the contents C1 to C7 (for example, the owner of the smartphone that acquired the content), and attribute information (attribute 2) indicating the type of the contents C1 to C7. Is included.

  The attribute data D11 includes different attribute information for each content type. For example, when the content type is music, such as content C1 to content C5, the attribute data D11 includes attribute information (attribute 3) indicating the title of the album and attribute information (attribute 4) indicating the title of the music. When the content type is a moving image like the contents C6 and C7, the attribute data D11 includes attribute information (attribute 3) indicating the genre and attribute information (attribute 4) indicating the title of the moving image.

  The content information acquisition unit 31 acquires such content information D1, for example. In other words, the content information acquisition unit 31 acquires attribute data D11 indicating the attribute of the content corresponding to each of the image data D12. Further, the content information acquisition unit 31 classifies each of the image data D12 for each content attribute.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the display frame FL generated by the display frame generation unit 33. In the present embodiment, the display frame generation unit 33 includes a plurality of display cells A1, each including a plurality of sub display frames FL1, FL2, FL3, and FL4 divided for each attribute. The sub display frames FL1 to FL4 serve as display units for displaying a hierarchy for each attribute when content is selected. For example, the sub display frame FL1 may be a sub display frame that displays the content owner (attribute 1 in FIG. 3) in one display cell A1 as the first hierarchy. Further, for example, the sub display frame FL2 is a sub-display that displays a music album (same attribute 3) owned by a specific owner in one display cell A1 as a (deep) second layer lower than the first layer. It may be a frame.

  The content information D1 is arranged and displayed in the display cell A1 for each content or for each attribute. Each of the display cells A1 in the display frame FL has a hexagonal shape, and a region (plane) in the frame is defined by the hexagonal display cell A1. For example, the display cell A1 has a regular hexagonal shape. Accordingly, the display frame FL (for example, one sub display frame FL1) is partitioned into a honeycomb shape as a whole by the display cell A1. Each of the display cells A1 has a cell width W and a cell height H.

  The display frame FL (in the present embodiment, each of the sub display frames FL1 to FL4) is a frame of the display frame FL (each of the sub display frames FL1 to FL4) among the plurality of display cells A1 in the display frame FL. It has a center cell AC which is a display cell A1 including the center FC.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of another display frame FLA generated by the display frame generation unit 33. As shown in FIG. 5, the display frame generation unit 33 may generate a display frame FLA (sub-display frames FL11, FL12, FL13, and FL41) including a rhombic display cell A11. That is, the display frame generation unit 33 generates a display frame FL or FLA including a plurality of hexagonal or rhombus display cells A1 or A11.

  In the hexagonal display cell A1 shown in FIG. 4, the cell width W corresponds to the distance between the hexagonal opposite sides of the display cell A1, and the cell height H is the distance between the opposite vertices. Equivalent to. On the other hand, in the rhombic display cell A11 shown in FIG. 5, the cell width W and the cell height H correspond to the distance between the two opposite vertices of the rhombus in the display cell A11.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the image processing step (step S14) by the image processing unit 34. The image processing unit 34 generates a processed image DP obtained by processing the image data D112 through the subroutine shown in FIG. FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams schematically showing image data D12 before and after processing by the image processing unit 34, respectively. The processing operation of the image data (original image) D12 by the image processing unit 34 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7A, and 7B.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, the image processing unit 34 adjusts the image size of the original image D12 in accordance with the display cell A1 of the display frame FL generated by the display frame generation unit 33 (or the display cell A11 of the display frame FLA). Adjust (step S21). Specifically, the image processing unit 34 adjusts (resizes) the number of pixels of the original image D12 according to, for example, the initial display size (number of pixels) of the display cell A1.

  For example, when the original image D12 is horizontally long with respect to the shape of the display cell A1, the image processing unit 34 adjusts the original image D12 so that the height of the original image D12 matches the cell height H of the display cell A1. The width and height of the original image D12 are changed without changing the aspect ratio. On the other hand, when the original image D12 is vertically long with respect to the shape of the display cell A1, the image processing unit 34 uses the aspect ratio of the original image D12 so that the width of the original image D12 matches the cell width W of the display cell A1. Without changing the width and height of the original image D12.

  Next, the image processing unit 34 sets the center position of the original image D12 as the processing center PC (step S22). For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, the image processing unit 34 sets the center pixel of the original image D12 (image data D12 whose image size is adjusted in this embodiment) as the processing center PC of the image data D12. To do.

  Subsequently, the image processing unit 34 cuts off the corners of the original image D12 and generates hexagonal or rhombus image data as the processed image DP (step S23). Specifically, first, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, the image processing unit 34 applies the processed image DP to one processed image DP and one original image D12 that is the original image of the processed image DP. The processed image DP is generated so that the center of the image included in the image and the center of the image included in the original image D12 (for example, the processed center PC) coincide. Further, the image processing unit 34 cuts only a part of the outer peripheral portion of the image included in the original image D12, thereby changing the shape of the image included in the processed image DP to a hexagon or a rhombus.

  For example, the image center of the original image D12 is set as the processing center PC, and a hexagonal or rhombus image from which the four corners of the image are removed is cut out so as to be symmetric with respect to the processing center PC. Further, the processed image DP is generated so that the end portion (end portion pixel) of the image of the original image D12 partially remains. That is, the processed image DP has a portion where the end portions in the height direction of the original image D12 and the processed image DP overlap, or a portion where the end portions in the width direction of the original image D12 and the processed image DP overlap. Generated to have.

  Next, the image processing unit 34 determines whether all the original images D12 have been processed (step S24). When it is determined that all the original images D12 have been processed, that is, when the processed images DP are generated for all the original images D12, the image processing unit 34 ends the processing operation of the original image D12. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the original images D12 have not been processed, the image processing unit 34 processes the unprocessed original image D12 (returns to step S21). In this way, the image processing unit 34 generates a processed image DP for each content.

  8 to 10 are diagrams schematically showing display data DD generated by the display data generation unit 36. FIG. 8 to 10 are diagrams illustrating examples of the display data DD when displayed on the display device 40A. The layout image DL generated by the layout generation unit 35 and the display data DD generated by the display data generation unit 36 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the layout creating unit 35 arranges each processed image DP in the display frame FL (the sub display frame FL1 or FL2 is shown in the figure) generated by the display frame generating unit 33, and displays the layout image DL. create. In the present embodiment, the display data generation unit 36 generates image data as display data DD in which text data indicating the attribute data D11 is superimposed on the processed image DP in the layout image DL.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the display data DD for displaying the sub display frame FL1 has a layout in which a processed image DP indicating each content owner in the attribute data D11 is arranged in each display cell A1. Image DL is included. Note that the processed image DP indicating the content owner may be, for example, the processed image DP of the first content for each owner, or may be the processed image DP obtained by processing the image data indicating the owner. When displaying the image data indicating the owner, for example, the image processing unit 33 may acquire the owner image and process it.

  Further, in the layout image DL, for example, the processed image DP set in the display frame FL as an initial setting, the processed image DP selected by the user, or the processed image DP selected by the user at the time of the previous system termination. A selected image DPC is arranged at the center thereof.

  The selected image DPC is displayed so as to be distinguishable from other (non-selected) processed images DP. For example, the selected image DPC and its display cell A1 (for example, the center cell AC) are displayed in a highlighted manner in a mode (display color or brightness) different from that of the other processed image DP.

  When the switching operation of the selected image DPC by the user is accepted (for example, when step S17 in FIG. 2 is YES), the display data generation unit 36 moves the entire layout image DL, that is, the processed image DP. Display data DD is generated. In addition, the display data generation unit DD generates display data DD in which a new processed image DP and its attribute data D11 are arranged as a new selected image DPC in the layout image DL.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing an image when display data DD indicating the sub display frame FL2 is displayed on the display device 40A. For example, when an operation for determining the selection of a specific owner (for example, user A in FIG. 3) is accepted by the user, the display data generating unit 36 performs attribute information (for example, music content) that is content owned by the owner (for example, A layout image DL is displayed in which different processed images DP for each attribute 3) are arranged in different display cells A1. In addition, the display data DD includes image data in which text data indicating an album title that is the attribute data D11 is superimposed for each processed image DP of the layout image DL.

  Here, the shape of the processed image DP and the layout image DL (display data DD) in which the processed images DP are arranged will be described. In the present embodiment, the image processing unit 34 generates a hexagonal or diamond-shaped processed image DP. The processed image DP is image data cut out by cutting off the corners of the original image D12 that is an image before processing. The hexagonal or diamond-shaped processed image DP generated by cutting out the corners of the original image D12 is image data in which the main part of the content information D11 (attribute data D11 or image data D12) is cut out.

  Specifically, for example, corners of an image created by a general method such as the original image D12 often do not include a main part of information. Therefore, even when the corner portion of the image is cut out, most of the main part of the information remains. By cutting off the corners of the original image D12, the main part of the information can be sufficiently shown and the image size can be reduced.

  Further, the display data generation unit 36 generates display data DD in which a plurality of processed images DP are spread. Specifically, first, hexagonal or rhombus figures can be laid without gaps when they are arranged. Therefore, by generating the display data DD arranged so that the processed image DP of hexagon or rhombus is spread, only the main part of the information for each content is displayed with high density without excess or deficiency within the limited display range. can do. In addition, the content of the content becomes clearer by superimposing the text display of the attribute data D11 on the processed image DP. Furthermore, by making the selected image DPC emphasized so as to be distinguishable from other processed images DP, the user can more clearly recognize the selected image DPC.

  In addition, the display data generation unit 36 generates display data DD in which each of the processed images DP is spread in different layers (for example, the sub display frames FL1 and FL2) for each content attribute. Therefore, compared with the case where all the contents are arranged in one hierarchy, the user's hesitation when selecting the contents is reduced.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating display data DD when an operation for enlarging and displaying the layout image DL is received by the user. More specifically, the display data DD regenerated by the display data generation unit 36 when an enlargement operation is accepted while the display data DD indicating the sub display frame FL1 is being displayed is shown. When receiving an operation for enlarging the displayed layout image (each of the processed images DP), the display data generating unit 36 regenerates the display data DD in which the layout image DL is enlarged around the selected image DPC.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display data generating unit 36 receives an enlargement operation exceeding a predetermined size or a reduction operation less than a predetermined size, the sub-display frame FL1 (hierarchy) being displayed is displayed. Display data DD for displaying an image obtained by superimposing the modified image DP and the modified image DP of another sub-display frame (other layers) before and after the modified image DP.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when an operation for expanding a processed image DP indicating a specific owner as a selected image DPC to a size exceeding a predetermined size while displaying the sub display frame FL1 is received, a display data generation unit 36 enlarges the layout image DL showing the sub display frame FL1, and displays the same processing image DP of the next sub display frame FL2 (lower hierarchy) in the selected image DPC (specific owner in the figure). The display data DD to be displayed superimposed on the cell A1 is regenerated. At this time, the display data DD is generated so that the center of the selected image DPC in the sub display frame FL1 and the center of the selected image DPC in the sub display frame FL2 coincide.

  In other words, the display data generation unit 36 generates display data DD that corresponds to the enlarged / reduced display and displays the processed images DP superimposed on different layers (sub-display frames). Therefore, when selecting content, the user can clearly and widely recognize the content information D1.

  Further, the display data generation unit 36 uses the display data DD shown in FIG. 10 as a transition screen from the sub display frame FL1 being displayed to the next sub display frame FL2. That is, for example, when the content owner selection screen (layout image DL corresponding to the sub display frame FL1) shown in FIG. 8 is displayed as the initial screen, the user simply performs an operation of enlarging this screen. , It is possible to move to an album selection screen showing the next sub display frame FL2 shown in FIG.

  Specifically, when the user enlarges the content owner selection screen, a list of albums owned by the currently selected owner gradually appears as a layout image DL. When the user further performs an enlargement operation until the predetermined size is exceeded, the user can move to the album selection screen. That is, in the playback control device 30, the screen enlargement operation accepted by the operation accepting unit 32 is an operation for determining selection of content and its attributes according to the display state of the display data DD (for example, the size of the layout image DL). Become. As described above, the user can select the content only by the zoom operation.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating an arrangement example of the display device 40 </ b> A and the operation receiving unit 32. As shown in FIG. 11, the display device 40A can be installed as a display in the dashboard DB of the automobile. Further, the operation accepting unit 32 of the display control device 30A can be installed in the center console CS of the automobile. That is, in the present embodiment, the content reproduction system 10 constitutes a media reproduction system mounted on a car.

  In addition, when the content reproduction system 10 is mounted in an automobile, the operation reception unit 32 is preferably a touch pad. For example, considering that the driver of the automobile operates the content reproduction system 10, it is preferable that the operation can be performed as easily and reliably as possible. When the operation reception unit 32 includes a touch pad, the operation of the content reproduction system 10, that is, the content selection operation can be easily performed without looking at the touch pad. For example, the user can select and play back content by operating a touch pad arranged at hand (in the center console CS) while viewing the display (display device 40A) in the dashboard DB.

  The operation receiving unit 32 receives a switching operation of the selected image DPC by detecting a drag operation to the touch pad, and performs an enlargement / reduction operation and a content selection operation by detecting a pinch operation to the touch pad. It is preferable to accept. For example, it is preferable that the display data generation unit 36 generates display data DD that collectively moves a plurality of processed images DP in response to a drag operation of the touch pad.

  As a result, when the user selects desired content, the user can unify the display areas of the plurality of processed images DP by performing a drag operation to the touch pad on the content list in which the plurality of processed images DP are spread. The content (selected image DPC) to be selected can be switched while being moved together. Further, for example, the user can determine the selection of content by performing a pinch-out operation on the touch pad. Therefore, the content reproduction system 10 can be operated visually and sensuously.

  Further, considering the clarity of the display screen during the selection operation, it is preferable that a graphic indicating the selected position such as a cursor is not displayed in the display screen. By providing the operation accepting unit 32 separately from the display device 40A, it is not necessary to display a graphic that hinders the display of the processed image DP such as a cursor. Further, by separating the display device 40A and the operation receiving unit 32 from each other, the selection operation can be performed while always viewing the entire screen. This is because, for example, when the display device 40A and the operation receiving unit 32 are combined using a touch panel display, the display screen is blocked by a user's hand or the like, and a part of the selection screen may not be visible to the user. Because there is.

  In this embodiment, the case where the display control device 30A includes the operation reception unit 32, the display frame generation unit 33, and the layout creation unit 35 has been described. However, the display control device 30A includes the operation reception unit 32, the display frame generation unit. 33 and the layout creation unit 35 are not limited. For example, the display control device 30A may generate the display data DD by receiving an operation acceptance signal from the outside. For example, the display frame FL may be created by an external device. The display control device 30A may process the original image data by using the image data D12 as original image data to generate processed image data DP, and generate display data DD in which the processed image data DP is arranged and arranged.

  Further, although the case where the display control device 30A is a component of the content reproduction system 10 has been described, the display device 30A can also control a display device that is a user interface of another selectable operation system. For example, when the display control device 30 </ b> A is mounted on a home appliance, the display control device 30 </ b> A can acquire an image indicating the function information using each function of the home appliance as content and control the display unit that displays the function selection screen. .

  As described above, the display control device 30A uses the content information acquisition unit 31 that acquires the plurality of image data D12 and the plurality of image data D12 as original image data, and processes the original image data to form a hexagon or rhombus. The image processing unit 34 generates a plurality of processed image data DP, and the display data generation unit 36 generates the display data DD to be displayed on the display device 40A by arranging the plurality of processed image data DP. Therefore, it is possible to provide a display control device 30A that allows the main part of each content to be displayed in an easily understandable manner and allows the user to easily recognize the content.

  In addition, the present invention can be implemented as a display control method using the display control device 30A, for example, through the steps shown in FIGS. That is, the display control method according to the present invention includes, for example, a step of acquiring a plurality of image data D12, a plurality of image data D12 as original image data, and processing the original image data to generate a plurality of hexagonal or diamond-shaped processes. A step of generating image data DP, and a step of generating display data DD to be displayed and displayed on display device 40A by arranging a plurality of processed image data DP. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a display control method that allows the main part of each content to be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner and allows the user to easily recognize the content.

  FIG. 12A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a program 50 according to the second embodiment. In the present embodiment, the program 50 is installed in the display control device 50A, thereby causing the display device 50A to function as the display control device 30A of the first embodiment.

  Specifically, the program 50 includes a computer, for example, the display control device 50A, the content information acquisition unit 31, the operation reception unit 32, the display frame generation unit 33, the image processing unit 34, the layout creation unit 35, and the display control device 30A. It functions as the display data generation unit 36.

  Therefore, for example, if the program 50 is installed in a display control device 50A as a display control device such as a conventional content reproduction system or home appliance, the display control device 50A, for example, the content information acquisition unit 31 of the display control device 30A, the image It functions as the processing unit 34 and the display data generation unit 36. Therefore, it is possible to provide a program 50 that allows the main part of each content to be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner and allows the user to easily recognize the content.

  FIG. 12B is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the recording medium 60 according to the third embodiment. As in the present embodiment, the present invention can also be implemented as a recording medium (computer readable medium) 60 in which the program 50 according to the second embodiment is recorded. That is, by connecting the recording medium 60, for example, the program 50 can be installed in the display control device 50A, and thereby the display control device 50A can function as the display control device 30A. Therefore, it is possible to provide a recording medium 60 in which the main part of each content is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner and the user can easily recognize the content.

10 Content Playback System 30A Display Control Device 31 Content Information Acquisition Unit (Acquisition Unit)
32 Operation reception unit 34 Image processing unit 36 Display data generation unit D12 Image data DP Processed image DD Display data

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An acquisition unit for acquiring a plurality of image data;
Each of the plurality of image data is original image data, and each of the original image data is processed to generate a plurality of hexagonal or rhombus processed image data;
A display control device, comprising: a display data generation unit that arranges the plurality of processed image data so as to be spread and generates display data to be displayed on a display device.   The image processing unit includes one processed image data of the plurality of processed image data and one original image data that is original image data of the one processed image data. The display control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of processed image data are generated so that an image center position matches an image center position included in the one original image data.   The image processing unit is characterized in that the shape of the image included in the processed image data is changed to a hexagon or a rhombus by cutting out only a part of the outer peripheral portion of the image included in the original image data of the one. The display control device according to claim 2. The acquisition unit acquires attribute data indicating an attribute of content corresponding to each of the plurality of image data,
The said display data production | generation part produces | generates the said display data arrange | positioned by superimposing the text data which shows the said attribute data on the said process image data, The Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. Display control device. The acquisition unit classifies the plurality of image data for each attribute of the content,
The display control apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the display data generation unit generates the display data in which each of the processed image data is spread in a different hierarchy for each attribute of the content. An operation receiving unit that is arranged at a position different from the display device and receives an operation of selecting one of the plurality of processed image data;
6. The display data generation unit generates the display data for displaying the selected one processed image data so as to be distinguishable from other processed image data. The display control device according to one.   The display control apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the operation reception unit includes a touch pad.   The display control apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the display data generation unit generates display data in which the plurality of processed image data are collectively moved in response to a drag operation on the touch pad. A display control method using a display control device,
Obtaining a plurality of image data;
Each of the plurality of image data as original image data, and processing each of the original image data to generate a plurality of processed image data of hexagons or rhombuses;
And a step of generating display data to be displayed on a display device by arranging the plurality of processed image data so as to be spread. Computer
An acquisition unit for acquiring a plurality of image data;
Each of the plurality of image data is original image data, and each of the original image data is processed to generate a plurality of hexagonal or rhombus processed image data;
A program that functions as a display data generating unit that arranges the plurality of processed image data so as to be spread and generates display data to be displayed on a display device. Computer
An acquisition unit for acquiring a plurality of image data;
Each of the plurality of image data is original image data, and each of the original image data is processed to generate a plurality of hexagonal or rhombus processed image data;
A recording medium on which is recorded a program that functions as a display data generation unit that generates display data to be displayed on a display device by arranging the plurality of processed image data.

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