JP3273663B2 - Audio equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an audio apparatus having a receiving section for receiving radio waves from a broadcasting station and playing means for playing a recording medium such as a disk.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as such an audio apparatus, a title of a broadcast station such as a radio broadcast or a title of music recorded on a compact disc (hereinafter simply referred to as a CD) is registered by inputting a title. When a broadcast is being received or a CD is being played, a title name such as the name of the broadcasting station of the currently received radio broadcast or the title of the playing CD is displayed on the display unit in accordance with a predetermined operation, and the user is provided with the title. There is one that notifies the title name.

[0003]

However, according to the above-mentioned conventional audio apparatus, when changing the registered title name, a radio broadcast corresponding to the changed title name is sequentially received, or There is a problem that the title cannot be changed unless the CD corresponding to the title is played sequentially.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an audio apparatus in which title names can be easily changed.

[0005]

To accomplish the above object In order to achieve the above, a playing means for playing the recording medium, receiving means for receiving a radio wave of the broadcasting station, and operating means for inputting a title name, An audio apparatus comprising: rewritable storage means for storing the input title name; and display means for displaying the title name in accordance with the playing storage medium or the receiving broadcast station. Output from playing means
Mode for switching and outputting from the output from the receiving means
Switching means and switching by the mode switching means.
The title name corresponding to the first in first list mode to be displayed on all the display means that mode, to select a title name arbitrary, is updated to the rewritable storage means by changing the arbitrary title And control means.

[0006]

With this configuration, when an arbitrary title name is changed, a list mode is displayed in which all the title names stored in the rewritable storage unit are displayed in a list, and the arbitrary title name is selected by a predetermined operation. Since the arbitrary title name can be changed quickly and quickly, the title name can be easily changed without performing a complicated operation.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of an audio apparatus according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a receiving unit, which includes a tuner unit (TUNER) 1a and a PLL circuit unit 1b having a function of tuning a received radio wave.
The receiving unit 1 not only has a tuning function of selecting a designated station from radio waves such as FM broadcast and AM broadcast from each broadcasting station, but also seeks a station that can be continuously received by the PLL circuit unit 1b. An operation and an auto-store function of storing frequency data of a station being received in response to a predetermined command, and a function of calling the station of the stored frequency data with a single touch by pressing a preset key described later. I have.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a CD player, which plays one CD disk (hereinafter simply referred to as a disk). 3 is C
It is a D-auto changer (hereinafter simply referred to as a CD changer), and can be played while accommodating a magazine to which a plurality of discs (for example, six) can be mounted. The CD player 2 and the CD changer 3 can not only continuously play music (also referred to as tracks) recorded on a CD but also perform special performances such as random performances and program performances. Further, a search (S) for searching for a specified disk or track based on disk content information (hereinafter referred to as TOC) recorded on each disk.
EARCH) function.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a CPU as control means for controlling the audio device. Reference numeral 5 denotes an operation unit for inputting a command to the CPU 4 in response to a user operation, and includes various keys (described later) for inputting an operation mode of the apparatus. 6 is an LCD display unit,
It has a 14-segment 8-digit character display section, a 7-segment 4-digit numerical display section, and an indicator section for displaying each operation mode state.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a ROM which stores programs to be executed by the CPU 4 and necessary initial value data. The initial value data is, for example, broadcast information obtained from the receiving unit 1 so that the user names a radio wave (frequency) from a broadcast station that provides only a specific genre such as news, traffic information, and music. Or the genre name for naming a disc in which genres such as classical, jazz, and rock are recorded in the music information obtained from the CD player 2 and the CD changer 3. As described later, this genre name is typed (TYP
E). This type can be displayed on the display unit 6 according to a predetermined operation.

The program and initial value data stored in the ROM 7 are stored in a ROM
Once transferred to AM8. However, for the above-mentioned types, only the address of the ROM 7 in which the data of each type name is stored may be transferred. RAM8 address and R
This is because if the address of the type 0M7 uniquely corresponds, the type can be read from the ROM 7 as needed.

In addition to the above-mentioned type names, a station name of a broadcasting station, a disc name, and a song name (in this embodiment, the station name of the broadcasting station, the disc name, and the song name are collectively designated by the user's operation). ) Can be registered in the RAM 8. FIG. 2 shows a storage format of titles and other data in the RAM 8. In FIG. 2, 11
Is 8-bit character (character) data C of 8 bits each
Areas 1 to C8 are registered, and 12 to 14 are areas for registering 8-bit numerical data D1 to D4.

In this storage format area, data for broadcast information mode, that is, data for tuner mode is registered. In this mode, the data C1 to C8
Is registered as the title of the station name of the broadcasting station. For example,
“NHK FM”, “FMTOKYO”, “NAC
5 "is registered. The frequency of each broadcast station is registered as data D1 and D2, and the type identification number is registered as D3. Further, as the data D4, the destination specification (Japan) , North America, third region) data is registered.

In the storage format area, C
Data for a mode of information on D, that is, data for a CD mode is registered. In this mode, the data C1
Album name and track name (song name) of the disc as C8
Is registered. C as data D1 and D2
D's TOC (Table Of Contents) is registered and D
A type identification number is registered as 3. Further, as the data D4, data indicating the number of music on the disc is registered.

In the present embodiment, as the maximum title registration amount in the RAM 8, 60 items can be registered in the tuner mode and 100 items can be registered in the CD mode. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a tuner mode registration table in the RAM 8.
However, in this case, the specification of the destination is the same, so that it is omitted.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing operation keys on the operation unit 5. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 21 denotes a preset key,
In the tuner mode, it has a function of calling broadcast stations for six channels with one touch and a function of registering frequency data of a broadcast station being received. Also, in the CD changer mode, it has a function of directly selecting one of the six disks. 22 is an in-mode (IN-
MODE) key, which is a toggle switch for switching between a normal operation mode and a title input mode for inputting a title. Reference numeral 23 denotes a cursor (CURSOR) key for moving the input position of the display unit 6 during the title input mode. Reference numerals 24 and 25 are keys for selecting alphabets, numerals, and symbols to be inputted by stepping up or down one step at a time in the title input mode. 26 is a type select (TYPE SELECT)
T) key and a type counter (TPDI) shown in FIG.
SPCT) is a key for cyclically changing the value of “n” from 1 to 6 each time it is pressed.

Reference numeral 27 denotes a memory (MEMORY) key for inputting a registration or deletion instruction in the title input mode. 28 and 29 are UP / DO
A WN key, a key for frequency up / down when searching for a station having a good reception level in the tuner mode, and a key for changing tracks in the CD mode (including the CD changer mode), which will be described later. In list mode, it is a key for title selection.

Reference numeral 30 denotes a list (LIST) key, which has a function of switching between a list mode for displaying a list of registered titles on the display unit 6 and a normal mode. When the list key 30 is pressed in the tuner mode or the CD mode when not in the in mode, the title and the type corresponding to the frequency data currently being received are displayed, or the title of the disc or track of the currently playing CD is displayed. . When the list key 30 is pressed in the in-mode, the title can be registered, changed, or deleted regardless of whether the mode is the tuner mode or the CD mode.

Reference numeral 31 denotes a type-in key, which is a toggle switch for switching between a normal operation mode and a type input mode for inputting a type, like the in-mode key 22.

Next, when the various keys are pressed, C
The operation performed by the PU 4 will be described.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a subroutine when the in-mode key is pressed. In FIG. 5, when the in-mode key is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the tuner mode (step S101). If the mode is the tuner mode, it is determined whether or not the S title (S-TITLE) is being played (step S101). Step S102). Here, the S title means the title of the broadcasting station. If it is not the S title, the mode is set to the S title input mode (step S103), and the S title of the currently receiving broadcast station is displayed (step S104). On the other hand, if it is the S title, the S title mode is ended (step S105), and the normal mode is displayed (step S1).
06).

If the mode is not the tuner mode in step S101, it is determined whether or not it is in the T title (T-TITLE) (step S107). Here, the T title means a title of a track of a disc, that is, a song. If it is not in the T title, it is determined whether or not it is in the input mode of the D title (D-TITLE) (step S108). The D title means the title of the disc. If not in the D title, the T title input mode is set (step S109),
The T title is displayed (Step S110). Also, D
If the title is being played, the T title is ended (step S111), and the normal mode is displayed (step S1).
12). If it is determined in step S107 that the title is being played, the input mode of the D title is set (step S113), and the D title is displayed (step S11).
4).

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a cursor key for designating the input digit position of the display section 6 of the title to be input. In FIG. 6, when the cursor key is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the title input mode (step S20).
1) If the mode is the title input mode, the input digit position is moved (step S202). FIG. 7 is a flowchart for stepping up the character (alphabet, number) of the title to be input. When the "+" key is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the title input mode (step S301). If there is, the display character is increased by one step (step S302). FIG. 8 is a flowchart for stepping down the character of the title to be input.
When the "-" key is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the title input mode (step S401). If the mode is the title input mode, the display character is stepped down by one step (step S402).

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for registering a type, which is a genre name, for a broadcast station or a disc for which a title has been determined. When the type select key 26 is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the title input mode (step S501).
Further, it is determined whether a title is being displayed (step S502). If the title is being displayed, the value of the type counter (TPDISPCT) is incremented by "+1" (step S503), and the type corresponding to the incremented value of the type counter is displayed (step S50).
4) If the title is not being displayed, the type corresponding to the current value of the type counter is displayed (step S50).
4).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for registering in the RAM 8 the title, type, etc., input by operating the above keys. In FIG. 9, when the memory key is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the title input mode (step S).
601), if the mode is the title input mode, it is further determined whether or not the mode is the tuner mode (step S602).

If the mode is the tuner mode, the title part of the input data is registered in the area 11 of FIG. 2 (step S603). Next, the frequency data of the receiving broadcasting station is registered in the area 12 (step S).
604), the code of the type counter, ie, “n” (n = 1 to 6) in FIG. 2 is registered in the area 13 (step S605). Further, the destination specification data is registered in the area 14 (step S606), and the title input mode is ended (step S607).

On the other hand, if the mode is not the tuner mode, that is, if the mode is the CD mode or the CD changer mode, the title portion of the input data is registered in the area 11 (step S608). Next, the TOC information of the playing disk is registered in the area 12 (step S60).
9) Register the code of the type counter in the area 13 (step S610). Further, the track being played, that is, the number of the song is registered in the area 14 (step S6).
11), end the title input mode (step S6)
12).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a list mode in which registered titles are listed and displayed. When the list key 30 is pressed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the list mode (step S701). If the mode is not the list mode, a list mode setting process is performed (step S70).
2). Further, it is determined whether or not the mobile station is in the tuner mode (step S703). If the mobile station is in the tuner mode, the title of the registered broadcasting station is displayed (step S704). The title related to the CD is displayed (step S70)
5). Since the list key 30 is a toggle switch as described above, if it is in the list mode in step S701, the list mode is terminated (step S706).

The audio apparatus has a change function for easily changing the title and type during the list mode, and a delete function for deleting the title.

Next, the operation of the audio device having the change function will be described.

First, in the case where the change target is a title, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, in order to select a title to be changed from the titles displayed on the display unit 6 during the list mode. Na up key 28
Or, the down key 29 is pressed.

When the up key 28 is depressed in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not a list mode is being performed (step S801). If the mode is the list mode, the title currently displayed on the display unit 6 is increased by one step in the forward direction to the next title (step S802), and the title raised by one step is displayed on the display unit 6 (step S80).
3).

When the down key 29 is depressed in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the mode is the list mode (step S901). In the list mode, the title currently displayed on the display unit 6 is reduced by one step in the reverse direction (step S902), and the title reduced by one step is displayed on the display unit 6 (step S90).
3).

After the title to be changed is displayed on the display unit 6 in this way, if the title to be changed is a title, the title is changed as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.

When the title to be changed is to be deleted, the title is displayed on the display section 6, and the title is deleted by a delete key (not shown).

If the object to be changed is a type, FIG.
The type-in key 31 is pressed as shown in the flowchart of FIG.

When the type-in key 31 is depressed in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the mode is the type input mode (step S1001). If it is in the type input mode, the type input mode ends (step S100).
2). If the mode is not the type input mode, the mode is set to the type input mode (step S1003), and it is determined whether the current mode is the list mode (step S1004).

If it is not in the list mode, it is determined whether or not it is in the tuner mode (step S100).
5). If it is in the tuner mode, the type of the receiving station is displayed (step S1006). If not in the tuner mode, the type of the playing disk is displayed (step S1007).

[0040] In addition, if the list mode in at step S1004, on the display unit the type of all the hands in the registration list
Table causing shown (Step S1008).

As described above, if one type in the registration list displayed on the display unit 6 is changed to another type in the registration list, the type shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. Change and register in the procedure.

If the type of the change object displayed on the display section 6 is to be rewritten and changed, the flow charts shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 are used.

When the cursor key 23 is depressed in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the mode is the type input mode (step S1011). If it is in the type input mode, the cursor is moved to the change input digit position of the type to be changed displayed on the display unit 6 (step S1012).

When the cursor is moved to the position of the changed number of input digits and the character key (+) 24 is pressed as shown in the flowchart of FIG. S1021).
If the input mode is the type input mode, the display character at the input digit position is increased by one step in the forward direction (step S1022).

When the cursor is moved to the changed input digit position and the character key (-) 25 is pressed as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the type input mode is being performed (step S1031). ). In the case of the type input mode, the display character at the input digit position is lowered by one step in the reverse direction (step S1).
032).

By operating the cursor key 23, character key (+) 24 and character key (-) 25 as described above, the type is changed and displayed on the display unit 6. If the changed type is good, The changed type is registered as shown in the flowchart of FIG.

According to the audio apparatus of the embodiment, when the title or the type is changed, the list mode is set so that all the titles or types to be changed are displayed on the display unit 6 in a list. The title or type of the change target can be changed quickly by selecting the title or type of the broadcast, so that the broadcast station corresponding to the title or type of the change target can be set to the receiving state, or the title or type of the change target can be changed. The title or type can be easily changed without performing an operation such as playing a disc.

Also, according to the audio device, any title can be deleted during the list mode, so that the memory capacity of the RAM 8 for registering the title can be effectively used.

[0049]

Audio device of the present invention configured as described above according to the present invention includes: a playing means for playing the recording medium, receiving means for receiving a radio wave of the broadcasting station, and operating means for inputting a title name, the an audio device comprising a rewritable memory means for storing a title name input, and display means for displaying the title in accordance with the storage medium or broadcast station in the reception in the play, the play Output from the means
Mode for switching and outputting from the output from the receiving means
Switching means and switching by the mode switching means.
The title name corresponding to the first in first list mode to be displayed on all the display means that mode, to select a title name arbitrary, is updated to the rewritable means by changing the arbitrary title control Means.

Therefore, according to the audio apparatus of the present invention, when an arbitrary title name is changed, the list mode is set to display all the title names stored in the rewritable storage means in a list mode. Since it is possible to change the arbitrary title name promptly by selecting the arbitrary title name, the title name can be easily changed without performing a complicated operation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an embodiment of an audio device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a storage format of a title and other data in a RAM.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a registration table of a tuner mode in a RAM.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing operation keys on an operation unit.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a subroutine when an in-mode key is pressed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a cursor key for specifying an input position of a title to be input.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for stepping up a character of a title to be input.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for stepping down a character of a title to be input.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of registering a type, which is a genre name, with respect to a broadcasting station or a disc for which a title has been determined.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for registering an input title, type, and the like in a RAM.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a list mode in which registered titles are listed and displayed.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing operation of a CPU when an up key is pressed.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a processing operation of the CPU when the down key is pressed.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing operation of the CPU when the type-in key is pressed in the type change function.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing operation of the CPU when the cursor key is pressed.

FIG. 16 shows a CPU associated with pressing a character key (+).
5 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a CPU associated with pressing a character key (−).
5 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the first embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Receiving part (receiving means) 2 CD player (performance means) 4 CPU (control means) 5 Operation part (operation means) 6 Display part (display means) 8 RAM (rewritable storage means)

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Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A and playing means for playing the recording medium, receiving means for receiving a radio wave of the broadcasting station, and operating means for inputting a title name, a rewritable storage means for storing a title name that is the input An audio device having display means for displaying the title name in accordance with the storage medium being played or the broadcast station being received, wherein an output from the performance means and an output from the reception means are provided.
A mode switching means for switching and outputting, and a mode switched by the mode switching means .
A first displaying all corresponding title names on the display means;
In the list mode, to select a title of arbitrary audio apparatus characterized by a control means for updating said rewritable storage means by changing the arbitrary title. Wherein said control means stores the genre name for classifying the titles in each genre in the SL憶means,
The Symbol genre names stored in憶means during a second list mode to be displayed on all prior Symbol display means, before Symbol display means
Select an arbitrary genre name from the displayed genre names,
Claim, characterized in that to update the Symbol憶means to change any genre name selected another genre name 1
An audio device as described. Wherein the control means, the claims in the first list mode, select any title in the predetermined operation, and deletes the arbitrary title from the Symbol憶means 2. The audio device according to 1.