JPS6346645A - Picture controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To supply information required for a hotel or the like to the user in video and voice by providing a television receiver, a video tape reproducing device and a photo reproducing device and an operation panel in common for each video device and inputting an information signal from the operation panel or the like so as to control each video device. CONSTITUTION:The television receiver 1, the video tape reproducing device 2, the photo reproducing device 3 and the operation panel 6 in common for each video device are provided. Then a control section 7 inputs an operation command signal from the operation panel and a sensor signal from a sensor (not shown) to control the television receiver 1, the video tape reproducing device 2, a stop picture reproducing device 3, a control circuit 5 of a CRT display device 4 and the operation panel 6. Thus, the information required for a hotel or the like is supplied to the user in video and voice so as to make the safety countermeasure complete and the operability of the installed video devices or the like is improved.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an image control device, and particularly to a CR system for receiving television images, playing video tapes, etc., and playing still image information.
The present invention relates to an image control device that improves the operability of the device by displaying control on a T-display.

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, necessary information in hotels, etc. (for example, how to use club rooms, how to evacuate in case of natural disasters) is posted in the rooms.
It is provided to the user through a so-called room menu.

Furthermore, commercial video equipment, such as television receivers and video tape playback devices, are usually installed in each room of a hotel or the like so that users can make full use of the equipment.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, in the past, the necessary information in hotels, etc. was provided through the room menu, which resulted in incomplete safety measures as the users did not check or the users sometimes forgot their IP address and L/L. In addition, the conventionally installed business machines, such as television receivers or video tape playback units, differ depending on the hotel where they are installed, and the use of commercial machines is difficult. In the operation, the operator not only causes operational errors and reduces the operability of the equipment, but also causes problems such as damage to the equipment.

[Means and effects for solving the problems] The present invention has the following features:
This was done in view of the above, and in order to provide necessary information to users in hotels etc. through video and audio, complete safety measures, and improve the operability of installed video equipment, etc. An image control device that includes a video receiver, a videotape playback device, a photo playback device, and an operation panel common to each video device, and is provided with 11 control means for controlling each video device by inputting information signals from the operation panel, etc. It provides:

〔Example〕

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of an image control device according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of an image control device according to the present invention, which includes a television receiver 1, a videotape playback device 2, and a still image playback device 3 (for example (FUJIX TV Photo Player P3 manufactured by Fuji Film)). and CRT
The display 4, a control circuit 5 that controls the CRT display 4, and an operation panel 6 that the user performs operations on, input sensor signals from sensors (not shown), and operation command signals from the operation panel. Television receiver 1, videotape playback device 2, still image playback device 3, C
A control section 7 that controls a control circuit 5 and an operation panel 6 of the RT display 4 is provided.

The control unit 7 includes a human power interface 8 for manually inputting operation command signals from various sensors in the device (no. 3 or operation panel 6), and a ROM 9 for storing programs necessary for arithmetic processing of input signals. The operation panel 6 includes a CPU 10 that performs predetermined calculations based on a program, a RAM II that temporarily stores calculation results, data, etc., and an output interface 12 that outputs control signals to various control objects based on the calculation results. A power switch 13, a video tape insertion instruction light 14, a video tape operation switch 15, a still image connection switch 16, a still image search switch 17, and a tag insertion instruction light 18 are provided.

The operation of the above configuration will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, when the power switch 13 is turned on, the control unit 7 outputs a control signal to the operation panel 6, and the hole insertion) indicator light 1
8 is made to blink, and further a control signal is output to the still image reproducing device 3 and the control circuit 5, and information in the still image reproducing device 3 is displayed on the CRT display 4. The still image reproducing device 3 stores information such as emergency evacuation methods.

Second, when a bill (for example, a 1,000 yen bill; in this embodiment, it is assumed that two videos can be redeemed with a 1,000 yen bill) is inserted after a predetermined period of time according to an instruction from the bill insertion instruction light 18, the control unit 7 inputs the information signal manually and outputs a control signal to the video tape insertion instruction light 14 of the operating panel 6. As a result, the videotape insertion indicator light 14 blinks, indicating to the user how to insert the videotape into this device (however,
A series of 1? of the still image reproducing device 3? (The videotape playback device 2 will not operate until the information has been transmitted.)

Thirdly, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without any bill being inserted despite the instruction from the bill insertion instruction light 18, the control unit 7 outputs a control signal to the still image playback device 3 to stop its driving and , outputs a control signal to the television receiver 1, and displays the video received by the television receiver 1 on the CRT display 4.

Fourthly, when the user inserts the videotape of the first grain by blinking the videotape insertion instruction light 14, the control section 7 outputs a control signal to the videotape playback device and the control circuit 5, Further, when the user turns on the video tape operation switch 15 (by turning on the switch 15, the video tape insertion instruction light 14 stops blinking), the video tape is played back on the CRT display 4. When the playback of the videotape is finished, the videotape is automatically rewound and the videotape is ejected from the device. The user returns the ejected videotape to its original position.

Fifth, the video tape insertion instruction light 14 flashes again to prompt the insertion of two video tapes. As a result, when the user inserts the second grain videotape, the control section 7 similarly outputs a control signal to the videotape playback device and control circuit 5, and the user further operates the videotape. Turn on the switch 15 (Turn on the main switch 15
(The videotape insertion indicator light 14 stops blinking)
As a result, the video tape is played back on the CRT display 4. When the playback of the videotape is finished, the videotape is automatically rewound and ejected from the device.

Sixth, when the playback of the second grain of the videotape is finished or if a predetermined time has elapsed without insertion of the videotape of the second grain, a control signal is output to the television receiver 1, and the control signal is output to the television receiver 1. The image received by the John receiver 1 is displayed on the CRT display 4.

Seventh, the user turns off the power switch 13, or the power is automatically turned off after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and the series of operation procedures ends.

In addition, in order to improve the storage efficiency of the video tapes mentioned above,
The present video control apparatus may be provided with a rotating rank (not shown), and may also be provided with a concave video tape storage rack from which a rotating operation is performed using the operation panel 6 to take out a video tape. This makes it possible to downsize the device.

Further, the power switch of this device may be turned on from the outside, or it may be turned on automatically when a user enters the installation location. This ensures that information regarding safety measures is available for use.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the image control device according to the present invention, an operation panel common to the television receiver, videotape playback device, photo playback device, and each video device is provided, and information signals from the operation panel etc. are input. By providing a control means to control each video equipment, necessary information in hotels etc. can be provided to users in the form of video and audio, perfecting safety measures and improving the operability of installed video equipment, etc. can.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of an image control device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the image control device according to the present invention. Explanation of symbols

Claims (1)

[Claims] A receiving means for receiving television images, a video reproducing means for controlling the reproduction of a videotape, a still image reproducing means for outputting a plurality of still image information, and outputs of the receiving means, the video reproducing means, and the still image reproducing means. a display means for displaying information; and an operation panel for instructing operations of the reception means, the video reproduction means, and the still image reproduction means; An image control device comprising: a still image reproducing means, a display means, and a control means for controlling an operation panel.