JP6603772B2 - Information processing system, information processing program, information processing method, information processing terminal - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing system including a plurality of information processing terminals that can communicate with each other, an information processing program and an information processing method executed by the information processing system, and an information processing terminal constituting the information processing system.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2012-249865 (Patent Document 1) discloses a configuration capable of providing an image to a user even when a stationary display device such as a television receiver cannot be used.

JP 2012-249865 A

In the configuration shown in the above prior art document, the game apparatus main body is connected to an external network, and the terminal device receives data from the external network via the game apparatus main body. Therefore, in order to display data from the external network on the terminal device, there is a problem that both the game device body and the terminal device must be powered on.

As another aspect, when an application is executed from the terminal device on the game device main body, there is a problem that a series of operations such as displaying and selecting an application executable on the game device main body is required.

Said subject is achieved by the following structures, for example.
The information processing system of the first configuration example includes a first information processing terminal that can be connected to an external network, a second information processing terminal that receives data from the external network via the first information processing terminal, and including. The first information processing terminal waits in the sleep mode, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first information processing terminal cancels the sleep mode and receives data from the external network for the second time.
To the information processing terminal.

Preferably, the first information processing terminal stands by in the sleep mode, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, cancels the sleep mode and acquires data from the external network.

Preferably, the first information processing terminal cancels the sleep mode based on information from the time measuring means.

Preferably, the first information processing terminal transmits second data obtained by editing the first data received from the external network to the second information processing terminal.

More preferably, the first information processing terminal generates second data based on information held by the first information processing terminal.

Alternatively, more preferably, the first information processing terminal generates second data based on a history of past processing information in the first information processing terminal.

Preferably, in the sleep mode, the information processing unit of the first information processing terminal is in a power saving state.

Alternatively, preferably, in the sleep mode, power supply to the information processing unit of the first information processing terminal is interrupted.

Preferably, the second information processing terminal also stands by in the sleep mode.
More preferably, in the sleep mode, the information processing unit of the second information processing terminal is in a power saving state.

Alternatively, more preferably, in the sleep mode, power supply to the information processing unit of the second information processing terminal is interrupted.

More preferably, the first information processing terminal includes a communication unit capable of processing data from the second information processing terminal even in the sleep mode, and the second information processing terminal is in the sleep mode. However, the communication part which can process the data from a 1st information processing terminal is included.

Preferably, when the second information processing terminal receives data from the first information processing terminal, the second information processing terminal includes a notification unit that causes the user to perceive the fact.

Preferably, the data received from the external network includes data related to an application executable on the first information processing terminal.

Preferably, the first information processing terminal does not have image display means.
Preferably, the first information processing terminal transmits data from the external network to the second information processing terminal, and then returns to the sleep mode.

Preferably, the second information processing terminal can acquire data from the external network only via the first information processing terminal.

According to another form of the first configuration example, an information processing program that is executed by an information processing terminal that can be connected to an external network is provided. The information processing program causes the information processing terminal to cause another information processing terminal to receive data from the external network via its own terminal, and waits in the sleep mode. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the sleep mode is set. And releasing the data from the external network to another information processing terminal.

According to still another aspect of the first configuration example, an information processing method executed by an information processing terminal connectable to an external network is provided. The information processing method includes a step of causing another information processing terminal to receive data from the external network via its own terminal, and waits in the sleep mode, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, cancels the sleep mode, Transmitting data from the external network to another information processing terminal.

According to still another aspect of the first configuration example, an information processing terminal connectable to an external network is provided. The information processing terminal waits in the sleep mode with means for causing the other information processing terminal to receive data from the external network via its own terminal, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, cancels the sleep mode, Means for transmitting data from an external network to another information processing terminal.

The information processing system of the second configuration example includes a first information processing terminal and a second information processing terminal that can communicate with the first information processing terminal. The second information processing terminal includes menu display means for displaying a first menu screen based on menu information acquired in advance from the first information processing terminal including information on selectable contents, and a user for the first menu screen Depending on your choice
Transmitting means for transmitting a command indicating the selected content to the first information processing terminal. When the first information processing terminal receives a command from the second information processing terminal before activation, the first information processing terminal includes activation means for directly activating the content selected by the command.

Preferably, the user can directly activate the content with one action on the first menu screen.

More preferably, the menu display means acquires the menu information when the first information processing terminal is in an off state or a sleep mode.

Preferably, the first information processing terminal includes menu generation means for generating menu information based on information held by the first information processing terminal.

More preferably, the menu generation unit generates menu information based on a history of past processing information in the first information processing terminal.

Preferably, the menu generation means generates menu information using data from an external network.

Preferably, the menu display means can display a second menu screen different from the first menu screen provided by the first information processing terminal after activation.

More preferably, the second menu screen can be directly displayed on the first menu screen.

Preferably, data on the external network can be directly accessed on the first menu screen.

Preferably, the first menu screen includes advertisement information.
Preferably, the second information processing terminal includes a notification unit that, when receiving the menu information from the first information processing terminal, causes the user to perceive the fact.

Preferably, when the menu display unit receives the menu information from the first information processing terminal, the menu display unit displays a screen different from the first menu screen for notifying that.

Preferably, the second information processing terminal stores a mode in which image information received from the first information processing terminal is displayed as it is, and image information received from the first information processing terminal,
A mode for configuring a display image using the stored image information is selectable.

Preferably, the content includes an application.
According to another form of the second configuration example, an information processing program executed by an information processing terminal capable of communicating with another information processing terminal is provided. The other information processing terminal is configured to display a first menu screen based on menu information acquired in advance from the information processing terminal including information on selectable content, and according to a user's selection for the first menu screen. Transmitting means for transmitting a command indicating the selected content to the information processing terminal. When the information processing program receives a command from another information processing terminal prior to activation, the information processing program causes a step of directly activating the content selected by the command.

According to still another aspect of the second configuration example, an information processing method executed by an information processing terminal capable of communicating with another information processing terminal is provided. The other information processing terminal is configured to display a first menu screen based on menu information acquired in advance from the information processing terminal including information on selectable content, and according to a user's selection for the first menu screen. Transmitting means for transmitting a command indicating the selected content to the information processing terminal. When the information processing method receives a command from another information processing terminal before activation, the information processing method includes a step of directly activating the content selected by the command.

According to still another aspect of the second configuration example, an information processing terminal capable of communicating with another information processing terminal is provided. The other information processing terminal is configured to display a first menu screen based on menu information acquired in advance from the information processing terminal including information on selectable content, and according to a user's selection for the first menu screen. Transmitting means for transmitting a command indicating the selected content to the information processing terminal. When the information processing terminal receives a command from another information processing terminal before activation, the information processing terminal includes means for directly activating the content selected by the command.

The third configuration example is an information processing system including a first information processing terminal and a second information processing terminal that can communicate with each other, and when the first information processing terminal is in a non-activated state, 2
When the information processing terminal is operated to select content, the first information processing terminal directly activates the content selected by the user.

According to the first configuration example, in order to display data from the external network on the second information processing terminal, the first information processing terminal and the second information processing terminal are always in the power-on state. There is no need.

According to the second configuration example, the target content can be executed on the first information processing terminal with a simpler operation on the second information processing terminal.

According to the third configuration example, the target content can be activated at a higher speed on the first information processing terminal by an operation on the second information processing terminal.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the structural example of the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structural example of the main body apparatus contained in the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structural example of the terminal device contained in the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the process outline | summary (the 1) of the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the process outline | summary (the 2) of the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the process example regarding the display of a quick menu screen in the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the process example regarding the display of a quick menu screen in the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the process example regarding the display of a quick menu screen in the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the process example regarding the display of a quick menu screen in the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure for implement | achieving the process regarding the display of the quick menu screen shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the structure for implement | achieving standby in the sleep mode in the information processing system 1 of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the process example regarding operation of the quick menu screen in the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the process example regarding operation of the quick menu screen in the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the process example regarding operation of the quick menu screen in the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the typical process sequence in the information processing system of this Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the modification of the typical process sequence in the information processing system of this Embodiment.

This embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, about the same or equivalent part in a figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is not repeated.

<A. Configuration example>
[A1: Information processing system 1]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, information processing system 1 includes a main device 100 that is an example of a first processing terminal, a terminal device 200 that is an example of a second information processing terminal, and a controller 300. Main unit 10
0 is connected to a display device 6 such as a home television receiver.

The information processing system 1 can execute an application and provide interactive processing to the user. The information processing system 1 can be typically used as a game system, but is not limited to this, and can be used as a system that provides various types of information.

The main device 100 is a main body that executes various processes in the information processing system 1, executes a preinstalled application, and outputs video and audio generated by the execution to the display device 6 and the like. The application is typically a DVD (Digital Versat
distributed through an optical storage medium 8 such as an ile disk). The main device 100 includes a terminal device 200.
In addition, the application is executed in accordance with a user operation from the terminal device 200 and the controller 300, and information corresponding to the execution result is output to the terminal device 200 and the controller 300. it can.

Between main device 100 and terminal device 200 and between main device 100 and controller 300
Typically, data exchange is performed via wireless communication. As such wireless communication, for example, a wireless LAN of a system compliant with the IEEE 802.11n standard, B
A method according to the standard of Bluetooth (registered trademark), IRDA (Infrared Data Associatio
Infrared communication according to the standard of n) is used.

The main device 100 is further connectable to an external network 2 such as the Internet. As an example, main device 100 connects to external network 2 by performing wireless communication with access point 4. The main device 100 exchanges data with the external server device 400 existing in the external network 2. Between the main body device 100 and the access point 4, for example, a wireless LAN of a method compliant with the IEEE802.11n standard
Thus, wireless communication is established.

The terminal device 200 includes an operation unit that accepts a user operation, and includes a display unit that transmits data indicating the user operation to the main body device 100 and displays an image from the main body device 100 to the user. That is, the terminal device 200 is connected to the external network 2 via the main body device 100.
Receive data from. The controller 300 includes an operation unit that accepts user operations,
A notification unit is included that transmits data indicating a user operation to main device 100 and notifies the user according to data from main device 100.

[A2: Main device 100]
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main body device 100 included in the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2, main device 100 is a system LSI (Large Scale Inte
gration) 110, RTC (Real Time Clock) 112, power management microcomputer 114,
The flash memory 116, the external memory 118, the network communication module 120, the terminal communication module 130, the controller communication module 140, the disk drive 150, and the video / audio output driver 160 are included.

The system LSI 110 is a processing engine in the main apparatus 100 and corresponds to an information processing unit. The system LSI 110 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 and a GPU.
(Graphical Processing Unit) 104, main memory 106, VRAM (Video Ran
dom Access Memory) 108. As will be described later, the power supply of the system LSI 110 is controlled by the power management microcomputer 114. The CPU 102 executes an operating system, applications, and the like. The GPU 104 mainly executes processing related to display. The main memory 106 functions as a working memory that stores temporary data necessary for program execution in the CPU 102. The VRAM 108 is a GPU 10
4 functions as a working memory for displaying the image generated by the processing in 4.
Note that it is not necessary to mount all components included in the system LSI 110 on a single LSI, and some of them may be mounted outside the LSI.

The flash memory 116 is accessible from the system LSI 110 and stores an operating system, applications, and the like in a nonvolatile manner. External memory 11
8 functions as a working memory in cooperation with the main memory 106 in the system LSI 110.

The RTC 112 is a device that provides a timekeeping function, and manages the current time and the time interval. The RTC 112 gives the current time to the system LSI 110 in response to the request. The power management microcomputer 114 is connected to the terminal communication module 130 and manages the power supply of the system LSI 110 according to data received from the terminal device 200. An integrated RTC 112 and power management microcomputer 114 may be employed. In addition, as long as the device has a timekeeping function, another device may be employed instead of the RTC 112.

The network communication module 120 is a communication interface for communicating with the external network 2. The terminal communication module 130 is a communication interface for communicating with the terminal device 200. The controller communication module 140 is connected to the controller 300.
It is a communication interface for communicating with. These communication modules employ a configuration corresponding to each communication method. A configuration in which all or part of these communication modules are physically integrated can also be adopted.

The disk drive 150 reads data from the optical storage medium 8 and reads the system LSI
To 110 or the like.

The video / audio output driver 160 outputs the video signal and audio signal output from the system LSI 110 to the display device 6.

[A3: Terminal device 200]
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of the terminal device 200 included in the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 3, the terminal device 200 includes a codec LSI 210, a UI (
User Interface) controller 220, touch panel controller 222, and operation unit 2
24, magnetic sensor 226, acceleration sensor 228, gyro sensor 230, vibrator 232, indicator 234, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 240,
A camera 242, a sound driver 244, a speaker 246, a microphone 248, a communication module 250, an RTC 252, and a power management microcomputer 254 are included.

The codec LSI 210 is a processing engine in the terminal device 200 and corresponds to an information processing unit. The codec LSI 210 includes a CPU 212 and a main memory 214. C
The PU 212 executes a program stored in advance using data from the main device 100 or the like. The main memory 214 functions as a working memory that stores temporary data necessary for program execution by the CPU 212. The codec LSI 210 may include a GPU and a VRAM.

The UI controller 220 collects signals from devices mounted on the terminal device 200 and provides these signals to the codec LSI 210.

The touch panel controller 222 outputs a signal indicating the user operation to the UI controller 220 in response to a user operation on the touch panel provided in association with the LCD 240. The operation unit 224 includes a button switch, a cross key, an analog controller, and the like, and outputs a signal indicating an operation performed by the user to the UI controller 220. The magnetic sensor 226 detects geomagnetism and the like, and outputs a signal indicating the tilt of the terminal device 200 to the UI controller 220. The acceleration sensor 228 detects the speed and acceleration of a user operation given to the terminal device 200, and outputs a signal indicating the detected value to the UI controller 220.
Output to. The gyro sensor 230 detects an angular velocity or angular acceleration of a user operation given to the terminal device 200, and outputs a signal indicating the detected value to the UI controller 220. The vibrator 232 is connected to the terminal device 2 in accordance with a command from the UI controller 220.
A vibration is generated at 00. The indicator 234 includes an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and notifies the user by lighting or blinking according to a command from the UI controller 220.

The LCD 240 corresponds to a display unit of the terminal device 200 and displays an image generated by the codec LSI 210. The camera 242 is provided on the main surface or the back surface of the terminal device 200 and outputs an image obtained by capturing an image of the subject to the codec LSI 210. Sound driver 24
4 generates sound from the speaker 246 in accordance with the sound signal from the codec LSI 210 and outputs the sound signal indicating the sound acquired by the microphone 248 to the codec LSI 210.
Output to. The communication module 250 is connected to the codec LSI 210 and is connected to the main device 1.
This is a communication interface for communicating with 00.

The RTC 252 manages the current time, and the current time is determined by the codec LSI upon request.
To 210. The power management microcomputer 254 is connected to the communication module 250,
The power supply of the codec LSI 210 is managed according to data received from the main device 100.

<B. Process Overview (Part 1)>
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining a processing outline (part 1) of the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 4, data distributed to information processing system 1 is updated each time in external server device 400, and main device 100 is connected to external server device 400.
By confirming the above, if any new data is added, the new data is acquired.

The main device 100 can stand by in the sleep mode in addition to the normal operation mode. In this specification, “normal operation mode” means a state in which all functions of the apparatus are executable, and “sleep mode” is executable compared to “normal operation mode”. This means that the function is limited and the power consumption is lower. For example, in the “sleep mode” of the main body device 100, the system LSI 110 (see FIG. 2) that is the information processing unit of the main body device 100 is in the power saving state. As an example of a specific implementation method, the power saving state is realized by cutting off the power supply to the system LSI 110 that is the information processing unit of the main body device 100.

Also, the terminal device 200 may be able to stand by in the sleep mode in addition to the normal operation mode. When the terminal device 200 is in the “normal operation mode”, all the functions of the terminal device 200 can be executed. On the other hand, when the terminal device 200 is in the “sleep mode”, the power consumption is lower than in the “normal operation mode”. For example, in the “sleep mode” of the terminal device 200, the terminal device 20
The codec LSI 210 that is an information processing unit of 0 is in a power saving state. As an example of a specific implementation method, a power saving state is realized by cutting off power supply to the codec LSI 210 that is an information processing unit of the terminal device 200.

When the user is not operating the information processing system 1, the main device 100 is maintained in the off state or the sleep mode. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, even when the main unit 100 is in the sleep mode, the external server device 400 is inquired of whether or not data is updated, and if any new data is added, Get new data.

As a more specific processing procedure, the main device 100 stands by in the sleep mode and cancels the sleep mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied (processing (1) in FIG. 4). The predetermined condition includes that a predetermined time has been reached or that a predetermined time interval has elapsed since the previous time. As will be described later, the power management element acquires the time interval and elapsed time from the time measuring means, and controls the power on / off at a timing satisfying a predetermined condition. That is, the main device 100 cancels the sleep mode based on information from the time measuring means.

Subsequently, the main device 100 accesses the external server device 400 and the external server device 40.
It is confirmed whether or not data is updated at 0 (process (2) in FIG. 4). If the data has been updated, the main device 100 updates the data updated to the external server device 400,
That is, the external data 402 from the external network 2 is acquired (process (3) in FIG. 4). Then, main device 100 transmits the acquired data to terminal device 200 (process (4) in FIG. 4).

The main device 100 may transmit the external data 402 acquired from the external server device 400 to the terminal device 200 as it is, but may edit it to data suitable for the terminal device 200 of the transmission destination. That is, main device 100 transmits second data (menu information 190) obtained by editing first data received from external network 2 to terminal device 200.

Here, “editing” includes data modification, combination with various information, optimization according to the transmission destination (in this example, the terminal device 200), (partial) deletion, addition, and the like.

After transmitting the data from the external network 2 to the terminal device 200, the main body device 100
You may make it return to sleep mode. In this case, it is possible to return to the sleep state when a predetermined time or elapsed time has passed after the sleep release. Also in this case, based on the time interval and elapsed time acquired by the power management element from the time measuring means,
Power on / off can be controlled.

The configuration as shown in FIG. 4 is used for the purpose of distributing some new information to the information processing system 1, for example. By adopting such a configuration, at least the terminal device 200 is notified of new information even when the user is not operating the information processing system 1 (or the main device 100). It is possible to increase the opportunity for the user to touch the information processing system 1 and the opportunity to start it.

<C. Process Overview (Part 2)>
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining a processing outline (part 2) of the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 5, terminal device 200 is provided with a quick menu screen showing content executable on main device 100, and any one displayed on the quick menu screen by the user operating terminal device 200. When such content is selected, the selected content is executed by the main device 100. The content may include various contents such as a game application program, a communication application program, and a still image or moving image display application. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, content may be read as an application for explanation.

As a more specific processing procedure, the terminal device 200 acquires menu information including information on selectable content from the main device 100 in advance (processing (1) in FIG. 5). Note that the terminal device 200 is maintained in the off state or the sleep mode, and no content (typically, an application) is executed.

However, the menu information may be acquired before the power is turned off (or at the moment when the power is turned off).

The terminal device 200 displays a quick menu screen (first menu screen) based on the acquired menu information (process (2) in FIG. 5). When the user selects content on the displayed quick menu screen, the terminal device 200 transmits a command indicating the selected content to the main device 100 in response to the user's selection on the quick menu screen (processing in FIG. 5). (3)). When the main device 100 receives a command from the terminal device 200 before activation,
The content selected by the command is directly activated (process (4) in FIG. 5). The “before startup” state includes not only a state where the main device 100 is completely off but also a power saving state such as a sleep mode.

By adopting the configuration shown in FIG. 5, the user can know in advance the content that can be executed in the main body device 100 by operating the terminal device 200, and only by selecting the content, the main body device Since the selected content at 100 is executed,
The desired content can be enjoyed without troublesome operations.

<D. Example of processing related to quick menu screen display>
First, an example of processing related to the display of the quick menu screen, which has been outlined with reference to FIG. 4, will be described. 6 to 9 are diagrams for explaining processing examples related to the display of the quick menu screen in the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment.

For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the processes (1) to (3) in FIG. 4 are completed, and the main device 100 acquires necessary data from the external server device 400. Further, it is assumed that the terminal device 200 is also waiting in the sleep mode. That is, as shown in FIG.
Is in a state where no information is displayed. However, in the sleep mode of the terminal device 200, only the backlight of the LCD 240 may be turned off.

In such a state, main device 100 transmits the acquired data to terminal device 200 (process (4) in FIG. 4). Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the LCD 240 of the terminal device 200.
Displays a screen corresponding to the data received from the main device 100. That is, when the terminal device 200 receives the menu information 190 from the main body device 100, the terminal device 200 displays a screen different from the quick menu screen 260 for notifying that.

Along with this display, a process of making the user perceive that data has been received from the main device 100 is executed. For example, (a) the home button 224 disposed on the main surface of the terminal device 200.
1 is turned on or blinked, (b) a notification sound is generated to notify reception from the speaker 246 (see FIG. 3) of the terminal device 200, and (c) the vibrator 232 (see FIG. 3) of the terminal device 200 is transmitted to the terminal device 200. Actions such as generating vibration are executed. That is, when receiving data (menu information 190) from the main device 100, the terminal device 200 includes notification means that makes the user perceive that fact.

In the state where the notification screen as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, the user presses the home button 2241.
Alternatively, when the power button 2242 is pressed, a screen as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed.

If the user does not perform any operation while the notification screen as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, a process may be performed to delete the notification screen. For example, when the notification screen as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed and the user does not perform any operation for a predetermined period,
The backlight gradually darkens and eventually turns off. Even after the backlight is turned off, the home button 2241 may be kept on or blinking to notify the user that the notification screen has been received. Further, when the user presses the home button 2241 or the power button 2242 after the backlight is turned off, the screen shown in FIG. 7 may be redisplayed or may be changed to the screen shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 shows a state in which a quick menu screen 260 corresponding to a launcher screen directed to the terminal device 200 is displayed. The quick menu screen 260 is basically generated in the main device 100. Typically, the quick menu screen 260 is generated based on information on applications that can be executed on the main device 100, data received from the external server device 400, a history of applications executed on the main device 100, and the like.

More specifically, the quick menu screen 260 includes an icon group 262 indicating an application recently used by the user, an icon 264 generated based on data received from the external server device 400, a notification message 266, and a main device. And a button 268 for displaying 100 quick menu screens 260.

The icons displayed in the icon group 262 are for starting applications that are installed in the main device 100 and can be executed, and applications that are relatively frequently used by the user. That is, several applications are extracted from the installed applications and corresponding icons are displayed so that applications that are relatively likely to be executed by the user can be selected more quickly.

The icon 264 is an icon for instructing execution of data received from the external server device 400, for example, a new application. Typically, a usage pattern is assumed in which a new trial application acquired from the external server apparatus 400 is installed in the main body apparatus 100 and the user is notified of the installed new application.
Alternatively, the main body device 100 may receive a notification indicating that a new application is available. In this way, when there is any change with respect to the main device 100, it can be appealed to the user through the terminal device 200. Further, the user can directly activate a newly arrived application or notification by selecting the icon 264.

Note that when one of the icon displayed in the icon group 262 and the icon 264 is selected, a description of the application corresponding to each icon may be displayed in a balloon format.

A button 268 is an icon for displaying the menu screen provided by the main device 100.

The notification message 266 notifies that data has been received from the main device 100. Further, the notification message 266 may notify the user of the outline of the received data. For example, a description about a new application received from the external server device 400 may be included in the message column of the notification message 266. The user sends a notification message 266
When is selected, a transition is made to a screen as shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 shows a state in which the notification message 266 is selected and the notification screen 270 for the user is displayed. The notification screen 270 shown in FIG. 9 is provided with a user interface that allows a newly released application to be used and allows the application to be used immediately. Specifically, the notification screen 270 includes a “play now” button 274, and when the user selects the button 274, the screen transitions to a screen for using an application displayed on the notification screen 270. That is, the same processing as when the user selects the icon 264 on the quick menu screen 260 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

With regard to such a new application, for example, the case where the application itself is transmitted from the external server device 400 to the main device 100 and installed in the main device 100, and the case where the presence of the application is notified to the main device 100 are assumed. Is done.
The former process is typically used when a free application or a trial application is distributed, and the latter process is typically used when an application is acquired at a download site.

When the icon 264 in FIG. 8 or the button 274 in FIG. 9 is selected, if the selected application is installed in the main device 100, the selected application is directly activated. On the other hand, when the selected application is not installed in the main device 100, the selected application is led to a site for purchasing or downloading. The user can enjoy the selected application through the necessary procedures at the site.

In this way, data on the external network 2 can be directly accessed on the quick menu screen 260 displayed on the terminal device 200. The quick menu screen 260 may include advertisement information as shown in FIG.

Note that the terminal device 200 may display the notification screen 270 as shown in FIG. 9 immediately after receiving the notification message without sandwiching the screen as shown in FIG. 7 and / or FIG.

On the other hand, when the “to quick menu screen” button 272 in FIG. 8 is selected, the screen returns to the quick menu screen 260 shown in FIG.

If an account is created for each of a plurality of users in main device 100, FIG.
After selecting one of the icons on the quick menu screen 260 shown in FIG. 9 or the “play now” button 274 on the notification screen 270 shown in FIG. 9, the selection of the account (user) for executing the application (and If necessary, the application may be executed after the input of the password corresponding to the selected account).

In the quick menu screen 260 shown in FIG. 8, the message itself to be displayed may be changed depending on whether or not an application is installed. For example, in the former case, an application activation button may be displayed, and in the latter case, a button for jumping to a site where the application is purchased or downloaded may be displayed.

Alternatively, whether to transmit data to the terminal device 200 may be determined according to whether or not an application is installed in the main device 100.

<E. Functional configuration related to quick menu screen display>
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration for realizing processing related to the display of the quick menu screen shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 10, main body device 100 has, as its functional configuration, external data receiving unit 180, menu information generating unit 182, application execution management unit 184, application storage unit 186, and menu screen management unit 188. Including. As for the menu information generation unit 182, the application execution management unit 184, and the menu screen management unit 188, typically, the CPU of the system LSI 110 of the main body device 100 is used.
102 is realized by executing an operating system program.

The external data receiving unit 180 is realized by using the network communication module 120 (see FIG. 2), inquires of the external server device 400 whether or not data is updated, and if any new data is added, the external data 402 is acquired.

The menu information generation unit 182 includes external data 402 acquired by the external data reception unit 180,
Application execution history 18 managed by the application execution management unit 184
5, the menu information 190 for displaying the quick menu screen 260 on the terminal device 200 is generated and transmitted to the terminal device 200. As described above, the external data 402 received from the external network 2 includes data related to applications that can be executed by the main device 100.

Typically, the menu information generation unit 182 may preferentially incorporate an application frequently executed by the user into the quick menu screen 260 based on the application execution history 185. A newly installed application may be preferentially incorporated into the quick menu screen 260.

The application execution management unit 184 appropriately executes the selected application in accordance with a command from the terminal device 200 or the controller 300 (see FIG. 1). The application execution management unit 184 sequentially stores the executed application execution history 185. The application execution history 185 may store information such as the frequency of executed applications for each user.

The application storage unit 186 holds an application installed in the main device 100 and reads out the selected application in accordance with a command from the application execution management unit 184.

The menu screen management unit 188 displays the menu screen for executing an application installed in the main device 100 on the display device 6 (see FIG. 1) or the terminal device 200.

As illustrated in FIG. 10, the main device 100 generates menu information 190 (second data) based on information held by the main device 100. Typically, the main device 100 includes:
Menu information 190 (second data) is generated based on the history of past processing information in main device 100.

The terminal device 200 includes a menu information receiving unit 280, a screen parts holding unit 282, a quick menu screen generating unit 284, and a command display control unit 286 as functional configurations.

Menu information receiving unit 280 receives menu information 190 from main device 100. The screen parts holding unit 282 holds screen parts necessary for displaying the quick menu screen 260 and the like on the terminal device 200. Such screen parts include, for example, a message “There is a notification!” As shown in FIG. 7, a button 268 as shown in FIG.

The quick menu screen generation unit 284 receives the menu information 19 received from the main device 100.
The quick menu screen 260 is generated and displayed using 0 and the screen parts stored in the screen part holding unit 282.

In response to a user operation on the quick menu screen 260, the command display control unit 286
The display screen is switched and a command is transmitted to the main device 100.

The quick menu screen generation unit 284 receives the menu information 19 received from the main device 100.
In addition to the process of generating and displaying the quick menu screen 260 using 0 and the screen parts stored in the screen part holding unit 282, the image (or video) received from the main device 100 is directly displayed on the LCD 240. Processing to display is also possible. That is, the terminal device 200 has a mode for displaying the image information received from the main body device 100 as it is, and a mode for storing the image information received from the main body device 100 and forming a display image using the stored image information. Configured to be selectable. That is, the function of the quick menu screen generation unit 284 is outlined as follows.

(1) Function for displaying what is held in the screen parts holding unit 282 (2) The menu information 190 received by the menu information receiving unit 280 is temporarily stored in the terminal device 20
A function for displaying the stored “menu information 190” stored in 0 (3) A function for displaying a mixture of (1) and (2) The information of the present embodiment by the functional configuration as described above The processing outline (1) of the processing system 1 is realized.

<F. Configuration for standby in sleep mode>
As described above, both the main device 100 and the terminal device 200 can stand by in the sleep mode. A configuration for realizing such standby in the sleep mode will be described.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram for explaining a configuration for realizing standby in the sleep mode in the information processing system 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 11A shows a configuration example in the main device 100, and FIG. 11B shows a configuration example in the terminal device 200.

Referring to FIG. 11A, in main apparatus 100, the sleep mode is realized by cutting off the power supply to system LSI 110. Even in the sleep mode, the terminal communication module 130, the power management microcomputer 114, and the RTC 112 are all maintained in an active state.

For example, when an application activation command is transmitted from the terminal device 200 while the main body device 100 is in the sleep mode, the terminal communication module 130 causes the terminal device 2 to
The activation command from 00 is received, and the system LSI 110 is returned to active. More specifically, the activation command transmitted from the main device 100 includes a special command for canceling the sleep mode of the main device 100, and the terminal communication module 130 interprets the special command, An internal command is transmitted to the power management microcomputer 114. The power management microcomputer 114 that has received the internal command is activated by giving the internal command to the system LSI 110. The terminal communication module 130 has a data buffer, and temporarily holds the received data until the activation of the system LSI 110 is completed.

Thus, main device 100 includes a communication unit that can process data from terminal device 200 even in the sleep mode.

Referring to FIG. 11B, the terminal device 200 is similar to the main device 100 in that the codec L
When the power supply to SI 210 is interrupted, the sleep mode is realized. Even in the sleep mode, the communication module 250, the power management microcomputer 254, and the R
All the TCs 252 are maintained in an active state.

For example, when the terminal device 200 is in the sleep mode and the menu information 190 or the like is transmitted from the main device 100, the communication module 250 receives the menu information 190 from the main device 100 and returns the codec LSI 210 to active. More specifically, the activation command transmitted from the main device 100 includes a special command for canceling the sleep mode of the terminal device 200, and the communication module 250 interprets the special command to An internal command is transmitted to the management microcomputer 254. The power management microcomputer 254 that has received the internal command activates it by giving the internal command to the codec LSI 210. Note that the terminal communication module 130 has a data buffer and temporarily holds the received data until the activation of the codec LSI 210 is completed.

As described above, the terminal device 200 includes a communication unit that can process data from the main device 100 even in the sleep mode.

Furthermore, the main device 100 and the terminal device 200 can enter the sleep mode, maintain the sleep mode, and start the sleep mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied without receiving information or commands from other devices. Recovery, re-entering sleep mode, etc.

Such sleep mode state management is executed by the power management microcomputer 114 in the main body device 100, and is executed by the power management microcomputer 254 in the terminal device 200.

As an example, the power management microcomputer 114 of the main device 100 is an RTC 11 that is a time measuring means.
The time or time interval (elapsed time from a certain process-set time) is acquired from 2, and the system LSI 110 is activated / deactivated based on the acquired time information. Typically, the power management microcomputer 114 determines at any time whether the acquired time information satisfies a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition includes that a predetermined time has been reached or that a predetermined time interval has elapsed since the previous time. Thus, the main body device 100
Then, based on information from the built-in RTC 112, the sleep mode can be canceled / shifted / maintained intermittently and automatically.

Similarly, the power management microcomputer 254 of the terminal device 200 has an RTC 25 that is a time measuring means.
The time or time interval (elapsed time from the time set for a certain process) is acquired from 2, and the codec LSI 210 is activated / deactivated based on the acquired time information. Typically, the power management microcomputer 254 determines from time to time whether the acquired time information satisfies a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition includes that a predetermined time has been reached or that a predetermined time interval has elapsed since the previous time. Thus, the terminal device 20
In the case of 0, the sleep mode can be canceled / shifted / maintained intermittently and automatically based on information from the built-in RTC 252.

<G. Examples of processing related to operations on the quick menu screen>
Next, a processing example related to the operation of the quick menu screen, which has been outlined with reference to FIG. 5, will be described. FIG. 12 to FIG. 14 are diagrams for explaining processing examples related to operations on the quick menu screen in the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment.

For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the process (1) of FIG. 5 is completed and the terminal device 200 has previously acquired menu information including information on selectable content from the main body device 100. Further, it is assumed that both the main device 100 and the terminal device 200 are waiting in the sleep mode. That is, the display device 6 connected to the main device 100 and the LCD 2 of the terminal device 200.
No information is displayed on any of 40. However, the terminal device 20
In the sleep mode of 0, only the backlight of the LCD 240 may be turned off.

The quick menu screen 260 may further reflect the contents of the external data 402 acquired from the external server device 400 as described above. For example, as shown in FIG.
66 may be included. That is, the main device 100 is connected to the external network 2.
The menu information 190 may be generated using data from

The terminal device 200 may acquire the menu information 190 when the main device 100 is in the off state or the sleep mode.

When the user selects any icon displayed on the quick menu screen 260 on the terminal device 200 shown in FIG. 12, a command for starting the selected icon is transmitted to the main device 100. In response to this instruction, main device 100 cancels the sleep mode and directly activates the selected application. Here, “directly start up” typically means that the main device 100 returns from the sleep mode without displaying the menu screen, and the selected application is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to such processing, and any mode may be used as long as the user can execute a desired application with fewer operation procedures.

That is, when one of the icons displayed on the quick menu screen 260 shown in FIG. 12 is selected, the selected application is executed by the main body device 100, and as shown in FIG. The screen of the executed application is displayed. Thus, in the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment, the user can select the quick menu screen 26.
The content can be directly activated with one action for 0 (first menu screen). By adopting such a processing mode, the user can touch the terminal device 200 to activate and enjoy the target application in a shorter time.

When the user selects the button 268 on the quick menu screen 260 shown in FIG. 12, this menu screen is displayed. More specifically, in response to a command from the terminal device 200, the main body device 100 returns from the sleep mode and displays the menu screen 290 as shown in FIG. 14 on the display device 6. When the main device 100 cancels the sleep mode and returns to the normal operation mode, the LCD 240 of the terminal device 200 displays substantially the same video as the video output from the main device 100 to the display device 6. It may be.

In the example illustrated in FIG. 14, the menu screen 290 is displayed on both the display device 6 and the LCD 240 of the terminal device 200. By operating this menu screen 290,
The user can also execute a desired application. That is, the terminal device 20
0 can display the main menu screen 290 (second menu screen different from the first menu screen) provided by the main device 100 after activation. Further, when the user selects a button 268 included in the quick menu screen 260 of FIG. 12, the main menu screen 290 (second menu screen) is directly displayed on the quick menu screen 260 (first menu screen). be able to.

As described above, the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of communicating with the main device 100 (
When the user selects content by operating the terminal device 200 when the main device 100 is in a non-activated state, the main device 100 includes the first information processing terminal) and the terminal device 200 (second information processing terminal). The device 100 directly activates the content selected by the user.

The following configuration can also be employed. For example, in conjunction with displaying the quick menu screen 260 on the terminal device 200, the main body device 100 also starts to start from the off state or the sleep state. For example, when the activation time of the main device 100 is longer than that of the terminal device 200, the quick menu screen 260 is displayed on the terminal device 200 activated first until the activation of the main device 100 is completed. By doing so, the time during which the user cannot do anything can be reduced. After the quick menu screen is displayed on the terminal device 200, the main device 100 is normally activated to display the menu screen. However, until the normal activation is completed, the quick menu screen 260 is displayed on the terminal device 200. When an operation (typically, a selection operation for any icon included in the icon group 262) is performed, the main body device 100 stops the normal startup process being executed, and the application related to the selected icon is displayed. Start directly.

<H. Processing procedure>
Next, typical processing procedures in the information processing system 1 of the present embodiment are summarized below. FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram illustrating a typical processing procedure in the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15, first, both main device 100 and terminal device 200 wait in sleep mode (sequence SQ2). Thereafter, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (sequence SQ4), main device 100 cancels the sleep mode (sequence SQ6).

Main device 100 inquires of external server device 400 whether or not data has been updated (sequence SQ8), and if any new data is added, external server device 40
External data 402 from 0 (that is, external network 2) is acquired (sequence SQ
10). Note that the processing of sequences SQ8 and SQ10 is not necessarily executed, and may be executed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Subsequently, main device 100 generates menu information 190 (sequence SQ12), and transmits the generated menu information 190 to terminal device 200 (sequence SQ14). Main device 100 generates menu information 190 based on information held by main device 100 and / or external data 402 acquired from external server device 400. Thereafter, main device 100 transitions again to the sleep mode and waits in the sleep mode (sequence SQ16).

On the other hand, when menu information 190 is transmitted from main apparatus 100, terminal apparatus 200 cancels the sleep mode (sequence SQ20) and generates quick menu screen 260 (sequence SQ22). Terminal apparatus 200 again enters the sleep mode and waits in the sleep mode (sequence SQ24). However, before shifting to the sleep mode, a notification screen as shown in FIG. 7 may be displayed, or a perception operation to the user may be performed.

When the user performs any operation on terminal device 200 (for example, an operation for starting a quick menu) (sequence SQ26), terminal device 200 cancels the sleep mode (sequence SQ28) and has been created first. The quick menu screen 260 is displayed (sequence SQ30). The user performs some operation on the quick menu screen 260 (
For example, when a selection operation for any icon included in icon group 262 is performed (sequence SQ32), a command corresponding to the operation is generated and transmitted to main device 100 (sequence SQ34). Typically, a command for starting the content (application) selected by the user on quick screen 260 is transmitted to main device 100.

In response to the command from terminal device 200, main device 100 cancels the sleep mode (sequence SQ36) and directly activates the selected content (application) (sequence SQ38).

Hereinafter, both main device 100 and terminal device 200 operate in the normal operation mode.

FIG. 16 is a sequence diagram illustrating a modification of a typical processing procedure in the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. In the sequence diagram shown in FIG. 16, the sequences SQ26 to SQ32 are different from the sequence diagram shown in FIG. More specifically, the user can use the terminal device 200.
If any operation (for example, an operation for starting a quick menu) is performed on the terminal (sequence SQ26), terminal apparatus 200 cancels the sleep mode (sequence SQ28).
), The quick menu screen 260 previously created is displayed (sequence SQ30).
In parallel, terminal apparatus 200 transmits a sleep mode cancel command to main apparatus 100 (sequence SQ32). Then, the sleep mode of main device 100 is canceled.

The user selects an application or an account on the terminal device 200 (
Sequence SQ34). During this time, main apparatus 100 proceeds to the start process of the application (sequence SQ36). Command operation by the user (for example,
By the start button operation (sequence SQ38), main device 100 starts the application (sequence SQ40).

The following processing mode may be used. That is, when the user performs some operation on quick menu screen 260, a command corresponding to the operation is generated and transmitted to main device 100. Typically, a command for starting the content (application) selected by the user on quick menu screen 260 is transmitted to main device 100.

Note that if the data received by the terminal device 200 from the main device is the notification message 266 after the sequence SQ28, the notification message 266 may be displayed immediately.

Alternatively, after receiving a command from the terminal device 200, the main body device 100 may cancel the sleep mode and directly start the selected content (application).

Hereinafter, both main device 100 and terminal device 200 operate in the normal operation mode.

In addition, after sequence SQ32 in FIG. 16, main device 100 executes processing related to normal activation. In this case, if no application or account is selected on terminal device 200, normal activation by main body device 100 is continued, and this menu is displayed after normal activation is completed, while application on terminal device 200 is displayed. The selected application may be directly started only when the selection or the account is selected.

<I. Other forms>
The apparatus and software that configure the information processing system 1 are not limited to those described as the present embodiment. For example, the external server device may have at least a part of what is described as a function of the main device 100 in the present embodiment. That is, instead of the single main device 100, a system including a server and a terminal may be used. In this case, each unit of the system is realized by processing of the processor of the main device 100, processing of the processor of the server, or cooperative processing of the processor of the main device 100 and the processor of the server. The sharing of processing can be appropriately designed according to the common general technical knowledge of those skilled in the art.

The program executed in main device 100 is not limited to that provided by the storage medium. Various programs may be provided by downloading via a network such as the Internet. Further, the system software of the main device 100 may be provided by a storage medium or download.

<J. Advantage>
According to the present embodiment, new information can be notified to at least the terminal device 200 even when the user is not operating the information processing system 1 (or the main device 100). The opportunity for the user to touch the information processing system 1 and the opportunity for activation can be increased.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the user operates the terminal device 200 so that the main device 1
The content that can be executed at 00 can be known in advance, and the selected content in the main device 100 is executed simply by selecting the content, so that the user can enjoy the desired content without performing any troublesome operations. Can do.

The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information processing system 2 External network 4 Access point 6 Display apparatus 8 Optical storage medium 100 Main body apparatus 102,212 CPU, 104 GPU, 1
06, 214 Main memory, 108 VRAM, 110 System LSI, 112, 2
52 RTC, 114, 254 Power management microcomputer, 116 Flash memory, 118
External memory, 120 network communication module, 130 terminal communication module, 1
40 controller communication module, 150 disk drive, 160 video / audio output driver, 180 external data reception unit, 182 menu information generation unit, 184 application execution management unit, 185 application execution history, 186 application storage unit, 188 this menu screen management unit, 190 Menu information, 200 Terminal device, 21
0 codec LSI, 220 UI controller, 222 touch panel controller, 224 operation unit, 226 magnetic sensor, 228 acceleration sensor, 230 gyro sensor, 232 vibrator, 234 indicator, 240 LCD, 242 camera,
244 Sound Driver, 246 Speaker, 248 Microphone, 250 Communication Module, 280 Menu Information Receiving Unit, 282 Screen Parts Holding Unit, 284 Quick Menu Screen Generation Unit, 286 Command Display Control Unit, 300 Controller, 400 External Server Device, 402 External Data , 2241 Home button, 2242 Power button.

Claims (17)

An information processing system,
A first information processing terminal;
A second information processing terminal capable of communicating with the first information processing terminal;
The second information processing terminal is
Menu display means for displaying a first menu screen based on menu information acquired in advance from the first information processing terminal including information on selectable content;
Transmitting means for transmitting a command indicating the selected content to the first information processing terminal in response to a user's selection on the first menu screen;
The first information processing terminal, before starting, when receiving a command from said second information processing terminal, seen including a starting means for starting a content selected by the instruction directly,
The information processing system in which the first information processing terminal shifts to a sleep mode after transmitting the menu information to the second information processing terminal .   The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein a user can directly activate content with one action on the first menu screen.   The information processing system according to claim 2, wherein the menu display means acquires the menu information when the first information processing terminal is in an off state or a sleep mode.   The first information processing terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising menu generation means for generating the menu information based on information held by the first information processing terminal. Information processing system.   The information processing system according to claim 4, wherein the menu generation unit generates the menu information based on a history of past processing information in the first information processing terminal.   The information processing system according to claim 4, wherein the menu generation unit generates the menu information using data from an external network.   The said menu display means can display the 2nd menu screen different from the said 1st menu screen which the said 1st information processing terminal provides after starting, The display of any one of Claims 1-6. Information processing system.   The information processing system according to claim 7, wherein the second menu screen can be directly displayed on the first menu screen.   The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein data on an external network can be directly accessed on the first menu screen.   The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the first menu screen includes advertisement information.   The information according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the second information processing terminal includes a notification unit that, when receiving the menu information from the first information processing terminal, causes the user to perceive the fact. Processing system.   The menu display unit, when receiving the menu information from the first information processing terminal, displays a screen different from the first menu screen for notifying the fact. The information processing system according to any one of claims. The second information processing terminal is
A mode for displaying the image information received from the first information processing terminal as it is;
A mode for storing image information received from the first information processing terminal and configuring a display image using the stored image information;
The information processing system according to claim 1, configured to be selectable.   The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the content includes an application. An information processing program executed on an information processing terminal capable of communicating with another information processing terminal,
The other information processing terminal is:
Menu display means for displaying a first menu screen based on menu information acquired in advance from the information processing terminal including information on selectable content;
Transmitting means for transmitting a command indicating the selected content to the information processing terminal in response to a user's selection on the first menu screen;
The information processing program is stored in the information processing terminal.
Transitioning to a sleep mode after transmitting the menu information to the other information processing terminal;
An information processing program that, when activated, receives a command from the other information processing terminal and executes a step of directly activating content selected by the command. An information processing method executed by an information processing terminal capable of communicating with another information processing terminal,
The other information processing terminal is:
Menu display means for displaying a first menu screen based on menu information acquired in advance from the information processing terminal including information on selectable content;
Transmitting means for transmitting a command indicating the selected content to the information processing terminal in response to a user's selection on the first menu screen;
The information processing method includes:
Transitioning to a sleep mode after transmitting the menu information to the other information processing terminal;
An information processing method including a step of directly activating content selected by a command when receiving a command from the other information processing terminal before the activation. An information processing terminal capable of communicating with other information processing terminals,
The other information processing terminal is:
Menu display means for displaying a first menu screen based on menu information acquired in advance from the information processing terminal including information on selectable content;
Transmitting means for transmitting a command indicating the selected content to the information processing terminal in response to a user's selection on the first menu screen;
The information processing terminal
Means for shifting to a sleep mode after transmitting the menu information to the other information processing terminal;
An information processing terminal comprising means for directly starting the content selected by the command when the command is received from the other information processing terminal before starting.

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