JPH07141719A - Transmission system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To efficiently shorten a program searching time and to drastically improve working efficiency by performing playback operation for detecting a code showing stop which is recorded on the tape of a cassette. CONSTITUTION:Transmission control means 35 and 36 supplying a control signal to a system 40 based on a list for transmission is installed, so that a video tape cassette where aimed material is recorded is played back and a playback signal is transmitted. The code showing the stop is recorded on the tape of the cassette by a recording means 25, and detected by a detection means 32 in the case of playing back in the VTR. When the cassette is set in the VTR, the VTR is made in a playback condition after the tape of the cassette is automatically set to a tape-top state. Then, processing for stopping the VTR in the case of detecting the code showing the stop recorded on the tape of the cassette is performed by a control means 20.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a delivery system suitable for application to, for example, a delivery system using a so-called cart machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a function of a delivery system using a cart machine, for example, there is one as shown in FIG.

In the sending system as seen from the functional side shown in FIG. 7, a control unit 1 for performing various controls related to sending is connected to a bus (consisting of an address, data and a control bus) 2 and the cart 2 is connected to the bus 2. The database registration unit 3 for creating a database for associating the shelf number of the video tape cassette with the video tape cassette is connected, and an empty VTR (with no video tape cassette inserted) of the plurality of VTRs of the cart machine is determined. The empty VTR discriminating means 4 is connected, and in the cart machine, the work of setting the video tape cassette stored in the shelf to one of the plurality of VTRs and the video tape cassette taken out from the VTR The cassette transport unit 5 for returning to the shelf is connected, and the video tape cassette set in the VTR is ejected. Is connected to a cassette ejecting unit 6 for determining whether or not a cassette is set in the VTR, and is connected to a cassette presence / absence determining unit 7 for determining whether or not a cassette is set in the VTR. A playlist receiving unit 8 for receiving a "list") from a host device or the like (not shown) is connected, and a cassette ID determining unit 9 for determining the cassette ID of the video tape cassette by reading a bar code (not shown).
Are connected, and a display unit 10 for displaying a playlist and the like is connected.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a delivery system having the function shown in FIG. 7. The delivery system shown in FIG. 8 has a plurality of VTRs, shelves for storing video tapes, and shelves stored on the shelves. A so-called cart system (cart machine) composed of a transporter for taking out a video tape from the VTR and setting it in a plurality of VTRs and for returning the videotape cassettes discharged from the plurality of VTRs to the original shelves. For example, a recording source material machine 15 such as a VTR or a switcher, a playlist for sending out materials are supplied to the cart controller 12, and an upper controller 11 for performing various controls and a cart based on the playlist from the upper controller 11 A process for controlling the system 16 (for example, the beginning of a video tape cassette set in an internal VTR) ), The cart controller 12 performs processing for controlling a barcode printer 14 based on the input from the operation terminal 13, cart controller 12
Bar code printer 1 for printing a cassette ID from a printer as a bar code (referred to as a bar code label or the like)
4 and the operation terminal 13 for operating the cart controller 12.

Next, the operation will be described. Usually, the material tape on which the material for transmission is recorded is created by the operator using the recording source material machine 15. On the other hand, in the host controller 11, a playlist is created based on the operator's input. Time to send to playlist, title of material, cassette I
D etc. are registered, and the cassette I is set in the cart controller 12.
When the D data is supplied, the bar code printer 14 outputs the bar coded cassette ID data as a so-called bar code label under the control of the cart controller 12.

The bar code label on which the bar coded cassette ID data is printed is attached to a predetermined position of the video tape cassette by the operator. Then, the video tape cassette to which the bar code label is attached is inserted into the cart system 16 through an insertion opening (which is referred to as “import”) and the car and the system 16 are inserted.
When it is inserted into the video tape cassette 16, the bar code reading device (not shown) of the cart system 16 reads the bar coded cassette ID printed on the bar code label attached to the video tape cassette.

Subsequently, when a carrier (not shown) of the cart system 16 stores the video tape cassette in a predetermined shelf (called a bin or the like), the cart system 16 stores the cassette ID data read by the bar code reading device. , The shelf number data of the shelf storing the video tape cassette to which the barcode label having the barcode ID of the barcode printed thereon is supplied to the cart controller 12.

The cart controller 12 registers the shelf number data and the read cassette ID data supplied from the cart system 16 in the database.

The collation work for determining whether the material registered in the playlist is the same as the material actually stored in the video tape cassette stored in the designated shelf of the cart system 16 is as described above. A video tape cassette with a barcode label on the cart system 16
This is done when the playlist is supplied to the cart controller 12 after being inserted into the insertion slot of, or 3 minutes before the delivery.

When the collation work is performed after the video tape cassette with the bar code label is inserted into the insertion opening of the cart system 16, the cart controller 12 supplies the cassette of the playlist supplied from the host controller 11. The ID is collated with the cassette ID supplied from the cart system 16.

On the other hand, if the collating work is carried out when the playlist is supplied to the cart controller 12 (usually about 3 minutes before the broadcast), the cart controller 12 previously stores the rack number data of the cart system 16. When,
It is necessary to have a database consisting of corresponding cassette ID data. In this case, the cassette ID data registered on the playlist is read, and the cassette ID data read from the database is collated with the cassette ID data registered on the playlist.

After collating all the materials registered in the playlist in this way, the playlist is sent from the host controller 11 to the cart controller 16 by the host controller 11.
Is supplied to. When the playlist is supplied from the host controller 11 to the cart controller 16 (usually 3 minutes before the scheduled broadcast time), the cart controller 16 prepares for broadcasting, for example, a video containing the material to be transmitted. The tape cassette is transported from the shelf of the cart system 16 to the VTR, and then set on the VTR.

By the way, although there is a case where only one material to be sent is recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette, a plurality of CM materials called CM (commercial) monolithic tape or the like, for example. There are also videotape cassettes that have been recorded, and videotape cassettes that have recorded multiple main episodes. When sending out using such a video tape cassette (of course, the same is true for a video tape cassette containing only one material), the VTR of the cart system 16 must play back from the beginning of the material to be broadcast. I won't.

Therefore, it is usually necessary for the operator to input the time code at the beginning of the material to be sent to the playlist from the operation terminal shown in FIG. 8 or when creating the playlist. That is, in order to enable broadcasting from the beginning of the material recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette set in the VTR of the cart system 16, the operator operates the operation terminal 13 after the video tape is set in the VTR. Alternatively, it is necessary to directly operate the cart system 16 to input the time code recorded at the tape position to be stopped, or to register the time code in the playlist.

By the way, after the tape is stopped at the head of the material to be sent out by such an operation or at the stop position before the material, when the broadcast time comes, the host controller 11 to the cart controller 12 Is supplied with a control signal. When the control signal is supplied from the host controller 11, the cart controller 12 puts the corresponding VTR of the cart system 16 into the reproduction state. The reproduction output of the cart system 16 is broadcast via an antenna of a switcher and a transmitter (not shown).

[0016]

By the way, in order to set the position of the tape of the video tape cassette set in the VTR of the cart system 16 to the head of the material to be sent out, or the position before this, the operator is on the playlist. Since the time code must be registered in the cart, the time code must be input to the cart system 16 via the operation terminal 13, or the time code must be input from the cart system 16, the operator must perform troublesome work. At the same time, when an incorrect time code is registered or input, it becomes impossible to perform the transmission from the planned position on the tape, and in this case, there is a very high possibility of causing a so-called broadcast accident.

Conventionally, in a single VTR, a VTR,
Alternatively, a code called a so-called stop code is recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette in order to stop automatically when detected by the VTR controller.

However, in order to perform automatic stop by the stop code with this single VTR, after setting the video tape cassette on the VTR, the operator moves to a position before the position where the stop code is supposed to be recorded. The tape must be rewound or fast forwarded manually and then manually played back to the position where the operator wants the tape to be played.

The position where the operator wants to stop the tape is, in other words, the CM (or material) that the operator wants to access. Therefore, in order to access the target CM, the tape top of the video tape cassette is used. The operator must perform the rewinding, fast-forwarding, playing, and stopping in order from the tape top, and the manual rewinding, fast-forwarding, and playing until the target CM or material can be accessed.

To easily perform this, for example, after performing high-speed reproduction and visually confirming the target CM, the VTR is once displayed before the stop code recorded immediately before the target CM or material. Stop and then VTR
Will have to be in a replay state. Of course, in order to access the target CM or material, the target C
Even when the time code before the stop code recorded before M or the material is input from the device controlling the VTR to access the target CM or material, the time code to be input is set in advance. The operator must know.

Further, when creating a single CM tape, when the work is temporarily stopped and the editing is performed again in a state where the editing for one single tape is not completed, or the single CM tape is edited (for example, In the case of replacing the CM, etc.), it becomes necessary to manually bring it to the front of the target position and to perform the reproduction thereafter.

Therefore, also in the transmission system described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the single VTR described above is also used.
However, there is a problem in that time and labor are spent to stop the tape of the video tape cassette set in the VTR at a target position. And further, if such work is done just before the broadcast start time,
There is an inconvenience that there is a high possibility of causing a so-called broadcasting accident, such as being unable to broadcast the planned material or CM at the scheduled time.

The present invention has been made in consideration of such a point, and by making it possible to automatically and easily set the position of the tape to a target stop position, it is possible to reduce unnecessary time and time. An attempt is made to propose a delivery system that can eliminate the work, improve efficiency, and prevent so-called broadcast accidents.

[0024]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides one or more VTRs, a shelf for storing a plurality of video tape cassettes, and a plurality of video tape cassettes stored in the shelves based on a control signal from the outside. And a transport means for storing the video tape cassettes set in the one or more VTRs on the shelves, and a list for sending to the system 40. Sending control means 3 for supplying a control signal based on
5, 36, which controls the system based on the list for transmission to reproduce the video tape cassette containing the target material and to transmit the reproduction signal. Recording means 25 for recording a code indicating the stop on the tape of the cassette, and detecting means 32 for detecting the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette when the VTR is reproduced,
When the video tape cassette is set in the VTR,
Control for automatically setting the tape of the video tape cassette to the tape top and then setting the VTR to the reproduction state and stopping the VTR when the detection means 32 detects the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette. And means 20 are provided.

Further, in the above-mentioned invention, the detecting means 32 is provided.
And measuring means 33 for measuring the elapsed time from the time when the detection of the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette is started, and the measuring time measured by this measuring means 33 exceeds a predetermined value, or Notifying means 3 for notifying that the code recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette indicating the stop cannot be detected when the predetermined value is reached.
0 is provided.

Further, in the above-mentioned invention, the notifying means 30.
At, the measurement time measured by the measuring means 33 is a predetermined value,
Alternatively, if the detection means 32 detects a code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette when the value is less than the predetermined value, the fact is notified.

Further, the present invention is based on the above, the control means 20.
Is a playback operation for detecting a stop code recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette after the tape of the video tape cassette is moved to the tape top position and the VTR is fast-forwarded for a predetermined period. It was made to do.

Further, in the present invention, the code indicating the stop is the predetermined position of the tape of the video tape cassette to be reproduced after the VTR is fast-forwarded by the control means 20 and the predetermined tape of the video tape cassette. It is recorded at a position before the stop position.

Further, in the present invention, the code indicating the stop is recorded in the user area in the time code recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette.

Further, according to the present invention, in the above description, the code indicating the stop is recorded in the user area in every other or continuous time code recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette.

[0031]

According to the structure of the present invention described above, one or a plurality of VTRs, a shelf for storing a plurality of video tape cassettes, and a plurality of video tape cassettes stored in the shelves based on a control signal from the outside. And a transport means for storing the video tape cassettes set in the one or more VTRs on the shelves, and a list for sending to the system 40. Sending control means 3 for supplying a control signal based on
5, 36, which controls the system based on the list for transmission to reproduce the video tape cassette containing the target material and to transmit the reproduction signal. The code indicating the stop is recorded on the tape of the cassette by the recording means 25, and the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette is detected by the detecting means 32 when the VTR is reproduced. When set to, the VTR is automatically set to the tape top after the tape of the video tape cassette is set to the tape top, and the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette is detected by the detection means 32. At some times, the control means 20 performs the process of stopping the VTR.

Further in the above, according to the configuration of the present invention,
The measuring means 33 measures the elapsed time from the time when the detecting means 32 starts detecting the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette, and the measuring time measured by the measuring means 33 exceeds a predetermined value. Alternatively, the notification means 30 notifies that the code recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette indicating the stop cannot be detected when the predetermined value is reached.

Further in the above, according to the configuration of the present invention,
In the notification means 30, when the measurement time measured by the measurement means 33 is a predetermined value or less than the predetermined value, the detection means 32
When the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette is detected, the fact is notified.

Further, according to the configuration of the present invention described above,
The control means 20 detects the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette after the tape of the video tape cassette is moved to the tape top position and the VTR is fast-forwarded for a predetermined period. To perform the playback operation of.

Further in the above, according to the configuration of the present invention,
The code indicating the stop is recorded at a predetermined position of the tape of the video tape cassette which is reproduced after the VTR is fast-forwarded by the control means 20 and at a position before the scheduled stop position of the tape of the video tape cassette. To do so.

Further in the above, according to the configuration of the present invention,
The code indicating the stop is recorded in the user area in the time code recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette.

Further in the above, according to the configuration of the present invention,
The code indicating the stop is recorded in the user area in every other or continuous time code recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette.

[0038]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the sending system of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functions of the main parts of the transmission system of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the main parts of the transmission system are connected to the bus (address, data and control bus). 21) 21 to connect the control unit 20 to automatically register the material ID data described below and the shelf number (BIN: bin number) of the cart machine of the video tape cassette in which the material ID data is recorded in the database. The database registration unit 22 for connecting to the cart system is connected to the empty VTR discriminating unit 23 for discriminating whether or not the video tape cassette is set in the VTR in the cart system. (Referred to as “V” of the video tape cassette inserted in the shelf) The cassette transport unit 24 for transporting the video tape cassette to the R and transporting the video tape cassette discharged from the VTR to the shelf is connected, and the user's bit (released to the user) of the time code of the video tape cassette is recorded by the recording source material machine 39 described later. A stop code recording section 25 for recording a stop code described later is connected to a time code area), and a cassette ejection section 26 for ejecting a video tape cassette from the VTR is connected to a playlist described later. Cassette presence / absence determining unit 27 for determining whether or not there is a corresponding video tape cassette
And a playlist receiving unit 28 for receiving a playlist are connected to collate the material ID recorded in the tape code area of the video tape cassette with the material ID registered on the playlist. Discrimination unit 29
As a result of the connection between the two, and the collation determination unit 29 performing collation, the material ID recorded in the tape code area of the video tape cassette and the material I registered in the playlist are recorded.
If D does not match, the stop code detection unit 3 described later
An error output unit 3 for notifying that the stop code 2 recorded on the tape can be detected and not detected within a predetermined time measured by a timer 33 described later.
0, a play list, a display unit 31 for displaying an error message by the error output unit 30, etc., a stop code detecting unit 32 for detecting a stop code described later, and a stop code described later. The detection unit 32 is configured by connecting a timer 33 that measures the time from when the detection of the stop code starts and the time of fast-forwarding.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the sending system having the functions shown in FIG. 1. In FIG. 2, 35 is, for example, an upper controller, and this upper controller 35 is a list for sending (hereinafter Based on a play list), the cart controller 36 is controlled, the recording source material machine 39 records a material ID, which will be described later, and the like.

Here, in the playlist, for example, the title of the material to be transmitted, the transmission time, various codes related to the transmission, the material type, the cassette ID, the material ID, etc. are registered in the upper controller 35 for each material. . The material ID is left-justified when it is less than 14 bytes on the storage or recording medium and on the display unit (for example, the operation terminal 37), and the rest is filled with spaces.

The cart controller 36 is based on the play list from the host controller 35 and the cart system 40.
Control processing, processing for registering cassette ID data, material ID data, and shelf number data supplied from the cart system 40 in the database after the video tape cassette is inserted in the cart system 40, the cart system 4
Collating the material ID data supplied from 0 with the material ID data registered on the playlist, the control processing of the barcode printer 38, and the processing for changing the playlist based on the input from the operation terminal 37. It performs stop code detection and error message output processing when the stop code cannot be detected within a predetermined time.

The operation terminal 37 is composed of, for example, a monitor, a keyboard and a main body, and displays the playlist from the cart controller 36, displays error messages and the like, and also changes the playlist via the keyboard.

The bar code printer 38 converts the cassette ID input from the playlist or the operation terminal 37 into a bar code, prints it on a bar code label, and outputs it. The bar code label is attached to the video tape cassette by the operator.

The recording source material machine 39 is, for example, a VTR 39.
a, a recording unit 39d described later (corresponding to the stop code recording unit in FIG. 1), an editing machine (including a switcher)
39c and the like, the material ID data supplied from the host controller 35 is recorded in the tape code area of the video tape cassette described later, and at the time of editing or the like, from the operator via an operation key or the like (not shown) of the recording unit 39d. When instructed, record the stop code in the user's bit of the time code on the video tape cassette.

Although not shown, the cart system 40 includes shelves for storing a plurality of video tape cassettes and a plurality of VTRs.
Then, a video tape cassette inserted from an insertion port (not shown) (not shown) is transported to a shelf or VTR, or a video tape cassette stored in the shelf is VTR.
It has a transporter that transports the video tape cassette to the shelf or returns the video tape cassette discharged from the VTR to the shelf, and a bar code reader that reads the bar code printer printed on the bar code label attached to the video tape cassette. .

The shelves of the cart system 40 are divided into broadcasting shelves and non-broadcast shelves. 41 is an external input terminal, for example, the VT of the cart system 40.
This is a terminal for recording a video signal or the like directly supplied from the outside to the video tape cassette set in R.

When the playlist is supplied from the host controller 35 to the cart controller 36 for sending, the cart controller 36 controls the cart system 40 to send the video tape cassette used for sending from the shelf to the V tape cassette.
It is transported to the TR, set to the target VTR, and stopped before the recording position of the material or CM to be sent out (position determined in advance). For this reason, when a command is issued from the cart controller 36, the cart system 40 automatically fast-forwards or rewinds the video tape cassette set in the VTR and stops it at the tape top, and then reproduces for a predetermined time. . When the stop code is detected during the reproduction for the predetermined time, the cart controller 36 supplies a control signal to the cart system 40 to stop or temporarily stop the VTR of the cart system 40.

When the stop code detector 32 for detecting the stop code is provided in the VTR 39a of the recording source material machine 39 and the VTR itself of the cart system 40, the VTR
When the stop code is detected, the cart controller 36 may be supplied with a status indicating that the stop code has been detected and the vehicle has stopped.

Reference numeral 42 denotes a master switcher, which switches the video signal and the audio signal from the cart system 40 based on the switching control signal from the host controller 35. Of course, if the audio signal system is different, the audio signal from the audio system is supplied to the master switcher 42. The output of the master switcher 42 is output via the transmitter 43 and the antenna 44.

Here, the functional blocks shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
The correspondence relationship between the devices shown in FIG. The control unit 20 shown in FIG. 1 shows the control unit of the host controller, the control unit of the cart controller 36, and the control unit of the cart system shown in FIG. 2, and the database registration unit 22 shown in FIG. The empty V shown in FIG. 1 showing the database registration part in the cart controller 36 shown in FIG.
The TR discriminating unit 23 shows the discriminating portion of the cart system 40 shown in FIG. 2 (for example, the discriminating portion of the VTR) and the discriminating portion of the cart controller 36, and the cassette carrying unit 24 shown in FIG. 1 is the cart system shown in FIG. 40, a stop code recording section 25 shown in FIG. 1 shows a recording section 39d of the recording source material machine 39 shown in FIG. 2, and a cassette ejecting section 26 shown in FIG. 1 has shown in FIG. 2 shows the VTR of the cart system 40, the cassette presence / absence judging unit 27 shown in FIG. 1 shows the judging unit of the cart controller 36 shown in FIG. 2, and the playlist receiving unit 28 shown in FIG. 1 is the cart shown in FIG. The data receiving portion of the controller 36, for example, RS-232C, RS422, SCSI interface circuit, etc. are shown, and the collation judging unit 29 shown in FIG.
2 shows the collation determination part of the cart controller 36 shown in FIG. 1, the error output part 30 shown in FIG. 1 shows the error output part of the cart controller 36 shown in FIG. 2, and the display part 31 shown in FIG. The monitor (not shown) of the operation terminal 37 shown is shown, and the stop code detection part 32 shown in FIG. 1 shows the stop code detection part of the cart controller 36 or the cart system 40 shown in FIG.
The timer shown in FIG. 1 is the timer of the cart controller 36 or the cart system 40 shown in FIG.

The VTR 39a of the recording source material machine 39 and the VTR of the cart system 40 are provided with the function of the stop code detecting section 32 shown in FIG. 1, and when the stop code is detected, the VTR 39a is automatically stopped. When the cart controller 36 is supplied with a status indicating that the stop code detection unit 32 is the VTR 3 of the recording source material machine 39.
9a and the VTR stop code detecting portion of the cart system 40.

Of the functions shown in FIG. 1, the database registration unit 22, the cassette presence / absence determining unit 27, the collation determining unit 29,
If the error output unit 30 and the stop code detection unit 32 are assembled by software, the host controller 35 and the cart controller 36 have a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM,
A method of storing the software in the ROM, a method of loading the program data required at the time of starting the system by giving the host controller 35 a function of a file server, or recording the software in a hard disk or a flexible disk, A method may be adopted in which the program starts when the system power is turned on, or when the flexible disk is inserted into the disk drive and reset.

Before describing the operation of the delivery system shown in FIG. 2, an example of the tape format adopted in this example will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a tape format of a video tape cassette in which the material to be transmitted is recorded. In FIG. 3, CB is a color bar recorded on the tape top, and TCR1 is a title credit (title) of the material. ), TAPc is a tape code (including material ID), STPc1 is a stop code for stopping tape running, FCUT1 is a first cut (first cut of material to be sent), V1 is a main part of material to be sent,
LCUT1 is the last cut (the last cut of the material to be sent), TCR2 is the title credit of the second recorded material, STPc2 is the stop code, and FCU.
T2 is the first cut of the second recorded material, V2 is the main part of the second recorded material, LCU
T2 is the last cut of the second recorded material, L
CR is an end credit indicating the end of the material, and ENDc is an end code for stopping the tape running.

Further, an arrow St shown in the drawing indicates a position where the stop is made after detecting the stop codes STPc1 and STPc2, and an arrow OP indicates a sending start position (so-called on-air point).

Further, the period T1 for recording the color bar CB
For example, 60 seconds, the period T4 for recording the title credit TCR1 is, for example, 12 seconds, the title credit TCR1.
The period T2 from the beginning of the period T4 for recording the data to the beginning of the tape code TAPc is, for example, 3 seconds and the stop code ST
For example, the period T3 from the beginning of P1 to the end of the period T4 for recording the title credit TCR1 is 1 second, and the period T5 for recording the first cut FCUT1 is 3 for example.
Second, for example, the period T8 for recording the last cut LCUT1 is 5 seconds, and the title credit T of the second recording material.
The period T10 for recording CR2 is, for example, 12 seconds, the period T9 from the beginning of the stop code STP2 to the end of the period T10 is, for example, 1 second, and the period T11 for recording the first cut FCUT2 of the second recording material is 3 for example.
Second, a period T12 for recording the last cut of the second recorded material is, for example, 5 seconds, a period T14 for recording the end credit LCR is, for example, 12 seconds, and a period T13 from the beginning of this period T14 to the beginning of the end code ENDc. For example, 2 seconds.

Here, the tape code is, for example, a so-called user's bit released to the user in the time code (LTC) recorded in the longitudinal direction, and the color bar CB is recorded. Period T
1 is the fast-forward period. Of course, the time code (VITC) recorded in the part corresponding to the blanking period on the track may be recorded.

A material ID, or a material ID and a stop code STPc are recorded in the tape code TAPc. The stop code STPc may be recorded in a portion other than the user's bit tape code. The material ID is the material I registered in the playlist.
It is a code for determining whether the material indicated by D and the material recorded in the video tape cassette match. If this material ID is automatically recorded when the recording source material machine 39 performs editing or the like, after the video tape cassette recording the material ID is inserted into the cart system 40, the cart controller 40 is operated by the host controller 35. When the playlist is sent to the controller 36, the material ID recorded in the video tape cassette and the material ID of the playlist can be automatically compared.

As described above, the stop code is recorded in the recording source material machine 39 (of course, it may be recorded in the VTR of the cart system 40).
It is a code for stopping the tape of the video tape cassette in advance in order to send out the intended material. In the example of this figure, the stop code is recorded, for example, for 20 frames from 4 seconds before the stop position St. That is, if as many as 20 stop codes are recorded, even if some stop codes cannot be read due to, for example, dropout, the stop codes can be read without fail.

Here, referring also to the block diagrams and the configuration diagrams shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in the case where the cart system 40 prepares for sending the video tape cassette of the tape format as shown in FIG. explain.

First, when the playlist is supplied from the host controller 35 to the cart controller 36, the cart controller 36 controls the cart system 40 to take out the video tape cassette from the target shelf to the transporting machine, and further. Set to VTR. Then, after this, rewinding is performed and the tape is returned to the tape top. continue,
Fast forward VTR. This fast-forward period is indicated by the period Tf in FIG. In this example, the period Tf is from the tape top to the end of the color bar CB.

Here, referring to FIG. 5, a stop code,
The time of the fast-forward section and the time of error detection will be described. For example, when setting the time of the fast-forward section and the time of error detection by the cart controller 36, as shown in FIG. 5, the stop code STP is input through the input unit (not shown) of the cart controller 36 or the operation terminal 37.
For c, the time of the fast-forward section and the time of error detection are set respectively.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, "00005" is set to each of ID1, ID2, ID3 and ID4 for setup.
000 ", that is, the time of the fast-forward section of 00 hours, 00 minutes, 50 seconds, 00 frames, and" 00003000 ",
That is, the error detection time of 00 hours, 00 minutes, 30 seconds, and 00 frames is set. The time of the fast-forward section shown in FIG. 5 corresponds to the period Tf in FIG. 3, and the error detection time corresponds to the period Tp in FIG.

When the cart controller 36 detects that the fast-forwarding period Tf has ended, the cart system 40 then moves.
Is controlled to bring the VTR of the cart system 40 into a reproduction state. This reproduction period is shown as a period Tp in FIG. When the reproduction is started, the stop code detection unit 32, the timer 33, and the error detection unit 30 shown in FIG. 1 start the processing.

That is, the VTR time code reproducing head of the cart system 40 (in the case of LTC), or
The rotary magnetic head (in the case of VITC) reproduces the tape of the video tape cassette, the reproduction signal is supplied to the cart controller 36, and it is detected whether or not the stop code STPc1 is included in the reproduction signal, and the cart controller 36 The timer 33 measures the elapsed time from the start of reproduction. If the stop code STPc1 is not detected even if the time measured by the timer 33 has passed the specified time stored in, for example, the EEPROM of the cart controller 36, the battery backup RAM, the ROM, the hard disk, or the recording medium. ,
The error detection unit 30 outputs an error message such as "heading error". This error message is displayed on a display unit (not shown) of the operation terminal 37 or the cart controller 36, for example.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the stop code S
Since there is TPc1, when the stop code detection unit 32 of the cart controller 36 detects the stop code STPc1, for example, the error detection unit 30 outputs a message such as "heading OK". This message is displayed on a display unit (not shown) of the operation terminal 37 or the cart controller 36, for example. On the other hand, when the stop code STPc1 is detected, the cart controller 36 controls the cart system 40 to stop or temporarily stop the VTR. This position is the first cut FC of the main part V1 in FIG.
It is at the position of the arrow St shown in the first half of UT1.

Then, the cart controller 36 controls the cart system 40 to bring the VTR into a reproducing state a predetermined time before the on-air time so that the air can be on-air from the on-air point OP just at the time of broadcasting (on-air). And the stop code detector 3 of the cart controller 36
When 2 detects the stop code STPc2, it stops or temporarily stops at the position of the arrow St shown in the first half of the first cut FCUT2 of the main part V2, as described above.

Then, the cart controller 36 controls the cart system 40 to bring the VTR into a reproducing state at a predetermined time before the on-air time so that the main program V2 can be on-air from the on-air point OP just at the time of broadcasting (on-air). When the stop code detector 32 of the cart controller 36 detects the end code ENDc, the stop code detector 32 stops or temporarily stops at the position of the arrow St shown in the central portion of the end credit LCR.

By the way, at the time of actual transmission, the tape containing the main part as shown in FIG. 3 is set in the VTR of the cart system 40, and the CM-single tape as shown in FIG. 4 is used as the cart system. When the cart controller 36 detects a stop code STPc (or status) from the VTR for reproducing the main part when the cart controller 36 is set to the VTR of 40, the cart controller 3
6 stops the VTR for reproducing the main part, and the reproduction of the main part sends out a reproduction output from the VTR for reproducing the CM-integrated tape at any position in the discard cut LCUT based on the broadcast schedule.

As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of CM materials are recorded in the CM-single tape in the order to be sent together with the stop code and the like. Therefore, when the output from the VTR for CM is sent, Similarly, stop with a stop code. The cart controller 36 stops the CM single tape at the black burst BB stop position shown in FIG. 4, and the CM material is reproduced from the main VTR at any position in the discard cut LCUT based on the broadcast schedule. Send the playback output of.

Next, referring to FIG. 4, a plurality of Cs to be transmitted
The so-called C in which M is recorded in one video tape cassette
The format of the M1 tape will be described.

In the figure, CB is a color bar, STPc1.
Is stop code, BB1 is black burst, LC1
a is a so-called cut that is not sent, CM1 is a commercial material, ... STPc-1
Is a stop code, LCn-1b is a discard cut, BBn
Is a black burst, LCn is a discarded cut, and CMn is a commercial material.

Further, Tf is the fast-forward period as described above, Tp is the reproduction period as described above, and the period T21 is 1
Seconds, period T22 is 3 seconds, period T23 is 1 second, period T28
For 1 second, period T29 for 1 second, period T30 for 2 seconds, period T
31 is 1 second. These times are, of course, examples.

Even when this CM-single tape is set on the VTR of the cart system 40, the tape of the video tape cassette set on the VTR is rewound to the tape top by the control of the cart controller 36 in the same manner as described above. In the subsequent period Tf, fast-forward reproduction is performed, and after the period Tf ends, the reproduction state is set in the period Tp, and when the stop code STPc1 is detected, it is stopped or temporarily stopped at the stop position St shown in the first half of the black burst BB1, VT before the sending time
The commercial material CM1 is aired on from the position of the on-air point OP shown in the figure with R being in the reproduction state.

Similarly, when the stop code STPcn-1 is detected, the VTR of the cart system 40 is stopped or temporarily stopped, after which the VTR is stopped at the stop position indicated by the arrow St in the first half of the black burst. Alternatively, the commercial material CMn is on-aired from the position of the on-air point OP shown in the figure in which the VTR is paused and the VTR is put into the reproduction state a predetermined time before the sending time.

When the CM single tape is edited by the recording source material machine 39, for example, when an operation for accessing the CM material to be edited is performed, the tape is automatically rewound to the tape top. Fast forward and playback will be performed. After this, until the CM material to be edited is found, for example, the key for accessing the next material may be pressed.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
The operation of the delivery system shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 will be described. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 6, when the cart controller 36 stops the VTR when it detects the stop code in the reproduction signal from the VTR of the cart system 40, the VTR itself detects the stop code and stops. The case of notifying the cart controller 36 as the status is also included. However, for convenience of explanation,
The case where the cart controller 36 detects the stop code and stops the VTR of the cart system 40 will be described as an example.

First, in step S11, the cassette is set to VT.
Load R. Then, the process proceeds to step S12. That is, when the cart controller 36 supplies a control signal to the cart system 40, the cart system 40 sets the video tape cassette taken out from the shelf by the internal carrier in the internal VTR.

At step S12, the tape is rewound onto the tape top. Then, the process proceeds to step S13. That is, the cart controller 36 supplies a control signal to the cart system 40 to put the VTR inside the cart system 40 in the rewind mode.

In step S13, the tape in the fixed section is fast-forwarded. Then, the process proceeds to step S14. That is, the tape is fast-forwarded for the fast-forward period Tf described with reference to FIGS. At this time, the timer 33 inside the cart controller 36 measures the time determined by the setup described with reference to FIG. 5, and at that time, the cart controller 36 supplies the control signal to the cart system 40,
The traveling of the VTR of the cart system 40 will be stopped.

In step S14, the VTR is reproduced. Then, the process proceeds to step S15. That is, the cart controller 36 supplies a control signal to the cart system 40 to bring the VTR inside the cart system 40 into a reproduction state. As described above, from this point of time, the timer 33 shown in FIG. 1 measures the time, that is, the error detection time described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

In step S15, it is determined whether or not a stop code is detected. If "YES", step S1
7, and if "NO", the process proceeds to step S16. That is, when the cart controller 36 detects the stop code from the reproduction signal supplied from the cart system 40, the stop code detection unit 32 shown in FIG. 1 detects the stop code, and the VTR itself inside the cart system 40 detects the stop code. When carrying out, the cart controller 36 judges whether or not the status indicating the stop code detection is supplied from the VTR.

When it is determined that the stop code is detected in step S15, the process proceeds to step S17,
In step S17, the error output unit 30 shown in FIG. 1 indicates that the head start has been completed normally. For example, "head start OK" is displayed on the display unit 31 or the like of the operation terminal 37. After this, the cart controller 36 controls V
TR is stopped or temporarily stopped. When the VTR itself stops, it stops automatically when the VTR detects the stop code.

If it is determined in step S15 that the stop code is not detected, the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If "YES", the process proceeds to step S18. ,
If "NO", the process proceeds to step S15 again. That is, when the cart controller 36 detects whether the time measured by the internal timer 33 exceeds the error detection time described with reference to FIG. 5, and determines that the reproduction time Tp exceeds the error time. Moves to step S18.

In step S18, the VTR is stopped and an error message is output. That is, the cart controller 36 controls the cart system 40 to control the cart system 4
The VTR inside 0 is stopped, and the error output unit 30 shown in FIG.
A message such as "heading error" is displayed above.

As described above, in this example, the time code (LTC or VI) of the tape of the video tape cassette is used.
The stop code is recorded in the user's bit of TC), and the period Tf from the tape top is the fast-forward period, and after this period is the playback period Tp, the fast-forward period Tf and the time for error detection are set to the cart controller 36.
Set up in advance by setting up the cart system 4
After setting the video tape cassette to the VTR of 0, the cart controller 36 controls the cart system 40 to automatically rewind the tape so that the tape becomes the tape top, and then the timer 33 measures the time. However, the VTR is fast-forwarded for the fast-forward period Tf, and then V
Put TR in playback state and detect stop code in VTR,
Alternatively, the cart controller 36 detects the stop code, or when the cart controller 36 detects the stop code, or the VTR detects the stop code and supplies a status indicating that to the cart controller 36. If the 36 cannot detect the stop code or the status within the error detection time, the error output unit 30 displays the display unit 31.
It is so arranged that when the cart controller 36 can detect the stop code or the status within the error detection time, the error output section 30 outputs that fact to the display section 31. By making it possible to automatically and easily set the target stop position, it is possible to eliminate wasteful time and work, improve efficiency, and prevent so-called broadcast accidents. Further, even when a tape containing a plurality of materials such as a CM single tape is created or edited, the work can be easily proceeded.

In the above example, the cart system 4 is used.
In 0, the switching timing when sending the main part and the CM is not explained, but for example, one VTR of the cart system 40 is set with a CM single tape and the other VTR is set with a tape containing the main part. Black burst recording is performed in each of the period of the title credit TCR and the period of the first cut FCUT described in FIG. 3, and in this period, the CM single tape is reproduced and its reproduction output is sent out. May be detected by the cart controller 36, and when the black burst reproduction signal is no longer supplied, the output from the VTR in which the main recording tape is set is sent (on air).

The above-described embodiment is an example of the present invention, and it goes without saying that various other configurations can be adopted without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0090]

According to the present invention described above, one or a plurality of VTRs, a shelf for storing a plurality of video tape cassettes, and a plurality of video tape cassettes stored in the shelves based on a control signal from the outside. And a transport means for storing the video tape cassettes set in the one or more VTRs on the shelves, and a list for sending to the system 40. Sending control means 3 for supplying a control signal based on
5, 36, which controls the system based on the list for transmission to reproduce the video tape cassette containing the target material and to transmit the reproduction signal. The code indicating the stop is recorded on the tape of the cassette by the recording means 20, and when the VTR is reproduced, the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette is detected by the detecting means 32, and the video tape cassette becomes the VTR. When set to, the VTR is automatically set to the tape top after the tape of the video tape cassette is set to the tape top, and the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette is detected by the detection means 32. Sometimes, the control means 20 performs the process of stopping the VTR, so that the tape position is automatically and easily set. By be able to stop position of interest, as well as improve the efficiency by eliminating wasted time and work, it is possible to prevent so-called broadcast accidents. Further, even when a tape containing a plurality of materials such as a CM single tape is created or edited, the work can be easily proceeded.

Further, according to the present invention described above, the measuring unit 33 measures the elapsed time from the time when the detection unit 32 starts detecting the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette. The notification means 30 notifies that the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette cannot be detected when the measurement time measured by the means 33 exceeds or exceeds the predetermined value. As a result, in addition to the above effects, the operator can certainly recognize that the code could not be detected,
This allows you to deal quickly.

Further, according to the present invention described above, in the notifying means 30, the detecting means 32 is recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette when the measuring time measured by the measuring means 33 is a predetermined value or less than the predetermined value. When the code indicating the stopping is detected, the fact is notified, so that in addition to the above-described effect, the operator can surely know that the code can be detected.

Further, according to the present invention described above, the control means 20 causes the tape of the video tape cassette to move to the tape top position, and then causes the VTR to perform the fast-forward operation for a predetermined period, and thereafter the tape of the video tape cassette is changed. Since the playback operation to detect the code indicating the recorded stop is performed, in addition to the above effects, the code indicating the stop can be automatically performed without fail, which greatly increases the work efficiency. Can be improved.

Further, according to the present invention described above, the code indicating the stop is given to the tape of the video tape cassette at the predetermined position on the tape of the video tape cassette to be reproduced after the VTR is fast-forwarded by the control means 20. Since the recording is performed at a position before the scheduled stop position, in addition to the above-described effect, the vehicle can be reliably stopped at the scheduled stop position.

Further, according to the present invention described above, since the code indicating the stop is recorded in the user area in the time code recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette, in addition to the above-mentioned effect, the format can be changed. The control using the code can be performed without performing.

Since the code indicating the stop is recorded in the user area of every other time code or continuous time code recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette, in addition to the above-mentioned effect, for example, the tape is damaged or dropped out. Can detect the code to stop surely even if
This ensures that the tape can be stopped at the scheduled position.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a main part of an embodiment of a delivery system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a delivery system of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a tape format used for explaining an embodiment of the delivery system of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a tape format of a so-called single CM tape, which is used for describing an embodiment of the delivery system of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing parameters such as a stop code, a fast-forwarding period time, and an error detection time, which are provided for explaining an embodiment of the delivery system of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart for explaining an operation related to a stop code provided for explaining one embodiment of the sending system of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a conventional transmission system.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a conventional delivery system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 20 control section 21 bus 22 database registration section 23 empty VTR discriminating section 24 cassette transport section 25 stop code recording section 26 cassette ejecting section 27 cassette presence / absence discriminating section 28 playlist receiving section 29 collation discriminating section 30 error output section 31 display section 32 stop Code detector 33 Timer

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] February 13, 1995

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0004

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

FIG. 8 shows an example of a delivery system having the function shown in FIG. 7. The delivery system shown in FIG. 8 has a plurality of VTRs, shelves for storing video tapes, and shelves stored on the shelves. A so-called cart system (cart machine) 16 composed of a transporter for taking out a video tape from the VTR and setting it in a plurality of VTRs, and for returning a video tape cassette ejected from the plurality of VTRs to the original shelves 16 And a recording source material machine 15 such as a VTR or a switcher, a playlist for sending the material to the cart controller 12, and the upper controller 11 for performing various controls and the playlist from the upper controller 11 based on the playlist. A process for controlling the cart system 16 (for example, a head of a video tape cassette set in an internal VTR) Etc.), the cart controller 12 that performs processing for controlling the barcode printer 14 based on the input from the operation terminal 13, and the cassette ID from the cart controller 12 is printed as a barcode (called a barcode label or the like). It is composed of an operation terminal 13 for operating the barcode printer 14 and the cart controller 12.

[Procedure Amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0006

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

The bar code label on which the bar coded cassette ID data is printed is attached to a predetermined position of the video tape cassette by the operator. Then, the video tape cassette to which the bar code label is attached is inserted into the cart system 16 through an insertion port (which is called “import” or the like) of the cart system 16.
When the card is inserted into the cart, the barcoded cassette ID printed on the barcode label (not shown) of the cart system 16 is read.

[Procedure 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0009

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

The collation work for determining whether the material registered in the playlist is the same as the material actually stored in the video tape cassette stored in the designated shelf of the cart system 16 is as described above. A video tape cassette with a barcode label on the cart system 16
Is performed when the play list is supplied to the cart controller 12 after the play list is inserted into the insertion slot or before being sent.

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0011

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

On the other hand, in the case where the collation work is performed when the play list is supplied to the cart controller 12, the cart controller 12 uses the cart system 1 in advance.
It is necessary to have a database consisting of 6 shelf number data and corresponding cassette ID data. In this case, the cassette ID data registered on the playlist is read, and the cassette ID data read from the database is collated with the cassette ID data registered on the playlist.

[Procedure Amendment 5]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0012

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

After collating all the materials registered in the playlist in this way, the playlist is sent from the host controller 11 to the cart controller 16 by the host controller 11.
Is supplied to. When the playlist is supplied from the host controller 11 to the cart controller 16, the cart controller 16 prepares for broadcasting, for example, transports the video tape cassette containing the material to be transmitted from the shelf of the cart system 16 to the VTR. , And then set it to VTR.

[Procedure correction 6]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0020

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

To easily perform this, for example, after performing high-speed reproduction and visually confirming the target CM, the VTR is once displayed before the stop code recorded immediately before the target CM or material. Stop and then VTR
Will have to be in a replay state.

[Procedure Amendment 7]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0021

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Of course, in order to access the target CM or material, the time code before the stop code recorded before the target CM or material is input from the device controlling the VTR. Even in the case of accessing a commercial or a material to be played, the operator must know the time code to be input in advance.

[Procedure Amendment 8]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0031

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[0031]

According to the structure of the present invention described above, one or a plurality of VTRs, a shelf for storing a plurality of video tape cassettes, and a plurality of video tape cassettes stored in the shelves based on a control signal from the outside. And a transport means for storing the video tape cassettes set in the one or more VTRs on the shelves, and a list for sending to the system 40. Sending control means 3 for supplying a control signal based on
5 and 36, and the system 4 based on the list for sending
In a sending system in which 0 is controlled to play back a video tape cassette in which a desired material is recorded and a playback signal thereof is sent, a recording means 25 records a code indicating stop on the tape of the video tape cassette. And VTR
Is detected by the detecting means 32 when the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette is reproduced,
When the video tape cassette is set in the VTR,
A process of automatically setting the tape of the video tape cassette to the tape top and then setting the VTR to the reproduction state, and stopping the VTR when the detection means 32 detects a code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette. Is performed by the control means 20.

[Procedure Amendment 9]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0039

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functions of the main parts of the transmission system of this example. As shown in FIG. 1, in the present example, the main parts of the transmission system are connected to the bus (address, data and controller bus). Connected to the control unit 20, and the cassette ID of the video tape cassette recorded as the bar code of the bar code label attached to the cassette or the shelf number (BIN: bin number) of the cart machine of the video tape cassette. Is connected to the database registration unit 22 for automatically registering the data in the database, and an empty VTR determination unit 23 for determining whether or not the video tape cassette is set in the VTR in the cart system is connected, and in the cart system. , Carry the inserted video tape cassette to the shelf from the insertion slot (called "import") of the cart system. , A cassette transport unit 24 for transporting the video tape cassettes stored on the shelves to the VTR and transporting the video tape cassettes discharged from the VTRs to the shelves is connected, and the video tape is recorded by the recording source material machine 39 described later. A cassette eject unit for ejecting the video tape cassette from the VTR by connecting a stop code recording unit 25 for recording a stop code described later to the user's bit (time code area released to the user) of the cassette 26, a cassette presence / absence determining unit 27 for determining whether or not there is a corresponding video tape cassette on a playlist, which will be described later, and a playlist receiving unit 28 for receiving a playlist. , Cassette ID data of video tape cassettes registered in the database Matching determination unit 2 for collating cassette ID registered on the playlist
9 is connected, and an error notifying when the stop code detection unit 32 described later can detect the stop code recorded on the tape within a predetermined time measured by the timer 33 described later, or not, An output unit 30 is connected, a display unit 31 for displaying an error message by the playlist or the error output unit 30 is connected, and a stop code detecting unit 32 for detecting a stop code described later is connected, which will be described later. The stop code detection unit 32 is configured by connecting a timer 33 that measures the time from the start of detection of the stop code and the fast-forward time.

[Procedure Amendment 10]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0040

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

FIG. 2 shows an example of the sending system having the functions shown in FIG. 1. In FIG. 2, 35 is, for example, an upper controller, and this upper controller 35 is a list for sending (hereinafter A process for controlling the cart controller 36 based on a playlist), a process for recording a stop code described later in the recording source material machine 39, and the like are performed.

[Procedure Amendment 11]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0041

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Here, in the playlist, for example, the title of the material to be transmitted, the transmission time, various codes related to the transmission, the material type, the cassette ID, etc. are registered in the upper controller 35 for each material.

[Procedure Amendment 12]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0042

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

The cart controller 36 is based on the play list from the host controller 35 and the cart system 40.
Control process, a process of registering the cassette ID data and the shelf number data supplied from the cart system 40 in the database after the video tape cassette is inserted in the cart system 40, the cassette ID data supplied from the cart system 40 and the play. Collation processing with cassette ID data registered on the list, control processing of the bar code printer 38, change processing of playlist based on input from the operation terminal 37, detection of stop code and stop within a predetermined time. Performs error message output processing when the code is not detected.

[Procedure Amendment 13]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] 0045

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

The recording source material machine 39 is, for example, a VTR 39.
a, a recording unit 39d described later (corresponding to the stop code recording unit in FIG. 1), an editing machine (including a switcher)
39c and the like, the stop code is recorded in the user's bit of the time code of the video tape cassette when an operator gives an instruction through an operation key or the like (not shown) of the recording unit 39d during editing.

[Procedure Amendment 14]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0046

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Although not shown, the cart system 40 includes shelves for storing a plurality of video tape cassettes and a plurality of VTRs.
Then, a video tape cassette inserted from an insertion port (not shown) (not shown) is transported to a shelf or VTR, or a video tape cassette stored in the shelf is VTR.
It has a transporting device for transporting the video tape cassette to the rack or returning the video tape cassette discharged from the VTR to the shelf, and a bar code reader for reading the bar code printed on the bar code label attached to the video tape cassette.

[Procedure Amendment 15]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0047

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

An external input terminal 41 is a terminal for recording a video signal or the like directly supplied from the outside to the video tape cassette set in the VTR of the cart system 40, for example.

[Procedure Amendment 16]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0048

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

When a control signal is supplied from the host controller 35 to the cart controller 36 in preparation for sending out, the cart controller 36 controls the cart system 40, and the video tape cassette used for sending out is supplied from the shelf to the V tape cassette.
It is transported to the TR, set to the target VTR, and stopped before the recording position of the material or CM to be sent out (position determined in advance). Therefore, when a command is issued from the cart controller 36, the cart system 40 automatically rewinds the video tape cassette set in the VTR and stops it at the tape top, and thereafter, reproduces for a predetermined time. When the stop code is detected during the reproduction for the predetermined time, the cart controller 36 causes the cart system 4
The control signal is supplied to 0 to stop or temporarily stop the VTR of the cart system 40.

[Procedure Amendment 17]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0051

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Here, the functional blocks shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
The correspondence relationship between the devices shown in FIG. The control unit 20 shown in FIG. 1 shows the control unit of the host controller 35, the control unit of the cart controller 36, and the control unit of the cart system 40 shown in FIG. 2, and the database registration unit 22 shown in FIG. 2 shows a database registration portion in the cart controller 36 shown in FIG. 2, and the empty VTR discriminating unit 23 shown in FIG. 1 is a discriminating portion of the cart system 40 (for example, VTR discriminating portion) shown in FIG. 1, the cassette carrying section 24 shown in FIG. 1 shows the carrying machine of the cart system 40 shown in FIG. 2, and the stop code recording section 25 shown in FIG. 1 records the recording source material machine 39 shown in FIG. Showing part 39d,
The cassette ejecting unit 26 shown in FIG. 1 shows the VTR of the cart system 40 shown in FIG. 2, the cassette presence / absence judging unit 27 shown in FIG. 1 shows the judging portion of the cart controller 36 shown in FIG. The playlist receiver 28 shown in FIG.
Indicates a data receiving portion of the cart controller 36 shown in FIG. 2, for example, RS-232C, RS422, SCSI interface circuit, etc., and the collation judging unit 2 shown in FIG.
Reference numeral 9 indicates a collation determination portion of the cart controller 36 shown in FIG. 2, error output unit 30 shown in FIG. 1 shows an error output portion of the cart controller 36 shown in FIG. 2, and display unit 31 shown in FIG. Is the operation terminal 3 shown in FIG.
7 is a monitor (not shown), and the stop code detector 32 shown in FIG. 1 is the cart controller 3 shown in FIG.
6 or the cart system 40 shows a stop code detecting portion, and the timer shown in FIG. 1 shows the timer of the cart controller 36 or the cart system 40 shown in FIG.

[Procedure 18]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0055

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a tape format of a video tape cassette in which the material to be transmitted is recorded. In FIG. 3, CB is a color bar recorded on the tape top, and TCR1 is a title credit (title) of the material. ), TAPc is a tape code, TPc1 is a stop code for stopping the tape running, FCUT1 is a first cut (the first cut of the material to be sent),
V1 is the main part of the material to be sent, LCUT1 is the last cut (the last cut of the material to be sent), TCR2 is the title credit of the second recorded material, STPc.
2 is a stop code, FCUT2 is the first cut of the second recorded material, V2 is the main part of the second recorded material, LCUT2 is the last cut of the second recorded material, LCR is the material ENDc, an end credit indicating the end of the above, is an end code for stopping the tape running.

[Procedure Amendment 19]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] 0057

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Further, the period T1 for recording the color bar CB
For example, 60 seconds, the period T4 for recording the title credit TCR1 is, for example, 12 seconds, the title credit TCR1.
Tape code TAPc from the beginning of the period T4 in which 1 is recorded
For example, the period T2 to the beginning of 3 seconds, stop code S
For example, the period T3 from the beginning of TP1 to the end of the period T4 for recording the title credit TCR1 is 1 second, and the period T5 for recording the first cut FCUT1 is 3 for example.
Second, for example, the period T8 for recording the last cut LCUT1 is 5 seconds, and the title credit T of the second recording material.
The period T10 for recording CR2 is, for example, 12 seconds, the period T9 from the beginning of the stop code STP2 to the end of the period T10 is, for example, 1 second, and the period T11 for recording the first cut FCUT2 of the second recording material is 3 for example.
Second, a period T12 for recording the last cut of the second recorded material is, for example, 5 seconds, a period T14 for recording the end credit LCR is, for example, 12 seconds, and a period T13 from the beginning of this period T14 to the beginning of the end code ENDc. For example, 2 seconds.

[Procedure amendment 20]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] 0058

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Here, the tape code TAPc is, for example, a so-called user's bit released to the user in the time code (LTC) recorded in the longitudinal direction, and the color bar CB is recorded. The period T1 during which it is in progress is a fast-forward period. Of course, the time code (VIT
It may be recorded in C).

[Procedure correction 21]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0059

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

As described above, the stop code is recorded in the recording source material machine 39 (of course, it may be recorded in the VTR of the cart system 40).
It is a code for stopping the tape of the video tape cassette in advance in order to send out the intended material.

[Procedure correction 22]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0060

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

In the example of this figure, the stop code is recorded over 20 frames, for example, 4 seconds before the stop position St. That is, if as many as 20 stop codes are recorded, even if some stop codes cannot be read due to, for example, dropout, the stop codes can be read without fail.

[Procedure amendment 23]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0062

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

First, when a control signal is supplied from the host controller 35 to the cart controller 36, the cart controller 36 controls the cart system 40 to take out the video tape cassette from the target shelf to the carrier, and further. Set to VTR. Then, after this, rewinding is performed and the tape is returned to the tape top. Then, V
Fast forward TR. This fast-forward period is indicated by the period Tf in FIG. In this example, the period Tf is from the tape top to the end of the color bar CB.

[Procedure correction 24]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0069

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Then, the cart controller 36 controls the cart system 40 to bring the VTR into a reproducing state at a predetermined time before the on-air time so that the main program V2 can be on-air from the on-air point OP just at the time of broadcasting (on-air). When the stop code detection unit 32 of the cart controller 36 detects the end code ENDc, the video tape cassette is ejected after being stopped or temporarily stopped.

[Procedure correction 25]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0076

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Similarly, when the stop code STPcn-1 is detected, the VTR of the cart system 40 is stopped or temporarily stopped, after which the VTR is stopped at the stop position indicated by the arrow St in the first half of the black burst. Alternatively, the commercial material CMn is paused, the VTR is put into a reproduction state a predetermined time before the sending time, and the commercial material CMn is aired from the position of the on-air point OP shown in the figure.

[Procedure Amendment 26]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0077

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
The operation of the delivery system shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 will be described.

[Procedure Amendment 27]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0078

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

In the flow chart shown in FIG. 6, when the cart controller 36 stops the VTR when it detects the stop code in the reproduction signal from the VTR of the cart system 40, the VTR itself detects the stop code and stops. This also includes the case where the cart controller 36 is notified of that fact as a status. However, for convenience of description, a case where the cart controller 36 detects the stop code and stops the VTR of the cart system 40 will be described as an example.

[Procedure correction 28]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0088

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

In the above example, the cart system 4 is used.
In 0, the switching timing when sending the main part and the CM is not explained, but for example, one VTR of the cart system 40 is set with a CM single tape and the other VTR is set with a tape containing the main part. Incidentally, black burst recording is performed in each of the period of the title credit TCR and the period of the first cut FCUT explained in FIG. The cart controller 36 may detect the output, and when the black burst reproduction signal is no longer supplied, the output from the VTR in which the main recording tape is set may be transmitted (on air).

[Procedure correction 29]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0090

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[0090]

According to the present invention described above, one or a plurality of VTRs, a shelf for storing a plurality of video tape cassettes, and a plurality of video tape cassettes stored in the shelves based on a control signal from the outside. And a transport means for storing the video tape cassettes set in the one or more VTRs on the shelves, and a list for sending to the system 40. Sending control means 3 for supplying a control signal based on
5 and 36, and the system 4 based on the list for sending
In a sending system in which 0 is controlled to play back a video tape cassette in which a desired material is recorded and a playback signal thereof is sent, a recording means 25 records a code indicating stop on the tape of the video tape cassette. And VTR
Is detected by the detecting means 32 when the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette is reproduced,
When the video tape cassette is set in the VTR,
A process of automatically setting the tape of the video tape cassette to the tape top and then setting the VTR to the reproduction state, and stopping the VTR when the detection means 32 detects a code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette. Since the control means 20 is configured to perform the above, the tape position can be automatically and easily set to a target stop position, thereby eliminating wasteful time and work and improving efficiency. At the same time, so-called broadcast accidents can be prevented. Further, even when a tape containing a plurality of materials such as a CM single tape is created or edited, the work can be easily proceeded.

[Procedure amendment 30]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0093

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Further, according to the present invention described above, the control means 20 causes the tape of the video tape cassette to move to the tape top position, and then causes the VTR to perform the fast-forward operation for a predetermined period, and thereafter the tape of the video tape cassette is changed. Since the playback operation to detect the code indicating the recorded stop is performed, in addition to the above effects, the cue time can be shortened efficiently and the code indicating the stop is automatically generated. The work efficiency can be significantly improved.

[Procedure correction 31]

[Document name to be corrected] Drawing

[Name of item to be corrected] Figure 3

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[Figure 3]

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. One or a plurality of VTRs, a shelf for storing a plurality of video tape cassettes, and one or a plurality of the VTRs for a plurality of video tape cassettes stored in the shelves based on a control signal from the outside. And a transport means for storing the video tape cassette set in one or a plurality of VTRs in the shelf, and supplying a control signal to the system based on the list for sending. In a delivery system having a delivery control means, controlling the system based on the list for delivery to play back a video tape cassette containing a target material, and sending out the playback signal, Recording means for recording a code indicating stop on the tape of the video tape cassette, and a recording means for recording the video tape cassette when the VTR is reproduced. Detecting means for detecting the code indicating the stop recorded in the video tape cassette, and when the video tape cassette is set in the VTR, the VTR is automatically set to the tape top and then the VTR. And a control means for stopping the VTR when the detecting means detects a code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette. . 2. A measuring means for measuring an elapsed time from the time when the detecting means starts detecting the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette, and a measuring time measured by the measuring means. Is above a predetermined value or becomes a predetermined value, a notifying means for notifying that the code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette cannot be detected is provided. The delivery system according to claim 1. 3. The code indicating the stop recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette by the detecting means when the measuring time measured by the measuring means is a predetermined value or less than the predetermined value. The transmission system according to claim 2, wherein, when the above is detected, the fact is notified. 4. The control means sets the tape of the video tape cassette to the position of the tape top, and then causes the VTR to perform a fast-forward operation for a predetermined period, after which the tape recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette is recorded. 2. The transmission system according to claim 1, wherein a reproducing operation for detecting a code indicating stop is performed. 5. The code indicating the stop is a predetermined position of the tape of the video tape cassette to be reproduced after the VTR is fast-forwarded by the control means, and a predetermined tape of the video tape cassette. The delivery system according to claim 4, wherein the recording is performed at a position before the stop position. 6. The transmission system according to claim 1, wherein the code indicating the stop is recorded in a user area in a time code recorded on a tape of the video tape cassette. 7. The transmission system according to claim 1, wherein the code indicating the stop is recorded in the user area in every other time code or in a continuous time code recorded on the tape of the video tape cassette.