Patent Grant
12088889
This application is a national phase entry under 35 U.S.C. § 371 of International Application No. PCT/JP2018/036188 filed Sep. 28, 2018, which claims the priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-198477 filed in the Japanese Patent Office on Oct. 12, 2017, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
The present technology relates to an information processing terminal, an information processing method, and a program, and specifically relates to an information processing terminal, an information processing method, and a program by which screen display that is easy to understand can be carried out.
The number of users who view programs by using mobile terminals such as what are called smartphones and tablet terminals is increasing. Since the communication environment is being improved, it becomes possible to view a program that is provided over a network by directly receiving the program at a mobile terminal, instead of viewing a recorded program by transferring the recorded program to a mobile terminal.
[PTL 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-92545
There are so many channels of distribution services that are provided by CATV companies, etc., that it is difficult to find a particular program on a screen of a mobile terminal.
For example, it is difficult for visually impaired users to find a particular program in a program guide in a grid format in which a channel axis is vertically set while a time axis is horizontally set.
Moreover, in a case where a contract for each channel is necessary to view programs, it is difficult to recognize which channel has been contracted and is viewable from a program guide in which both viewable channels and unviewable channels are included.
The present technology has been made in view of these circumstances, and is provided to carry out screen display that is easy to understand.
An information processing terminal according to a first aspect of the present technology includes
An information processing terminal according to a second aspect of the present technology includes
In the first aspect of the present technology, in a case where the assist function for voice reading of a description displayed on a screen is on, a screen related to a predetermined description is displayed such that the displayed screen has a structure different from that in a case where the assist function is off.
In the second aspect of the present technology, information indicating a viewable channel among a plurality of channels by which programs are provided is acquired, and an indicator indicating that a channel is viewable is displayed on a screen on which information regarding the programs is displayed.
According to the present technology, screen display that is easy to understand can be implemented.
It is to be noted that the effects described above are not limited, and any one of the effects described in this disclosure may be provided.
Hereinafter, embodiments for implementing the present technology will be explained. The explanations will be given in accordance in the following order.
1. First Embodiment (Example of Display Switching in Accordance with On/Off of Screen Reader Function)
2. Second Embodiment (Example of Playable Indicator)
<Configuration of Program Distribution System>
The program distribution system in
As surrounded by a rounded rectangle in the drawing, the mobile terminal 1 and the TV (television receiver) 2 are components on the side of a user who is a viewer of programs (content). The mobile terminal 1 is a mobile information processing terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal. On the other hand, the program guide management server 11, the mobile terminal program distribution server 12, and the program distribution server 13 are components on the side of a broadcasting service provider which is a program providing side such as a CATV company.
In this example, it is assumed that the same user uses the mobile terminal 1 and the TV 2, and the user has entered into an agreement for concluded a contract for a distribution service which is provided by a broadcasting service provider that manages the program distribution server 13, etc.
The program guide management server 11 manages information regarding programs that are provided by broadcasting companies, and provides a program guide (EPG (Electronic Program Guide)).
The mobile terminal program distribution server 12 manages mobile terminal programs supplied from the program distribution server 13. The mobile terminal program distribution server 12 distributes the programs by using a plurality of channels in accordance with a predetermined schedule. It is to be noted that, when distributing the programs, the mobile terminal program distribution server 12 uses virtual channels that are defined for services to sequentially transmit a plural programs.
Distribution of programs through the mobile terminal program distribution server 12 is conducted not by what is called an on demand basis but in accordance with a schedule that is preliminarily determined by a broadcasting service provider side. A program distributed by the mobile terminal program distribution server 12 is received by the mobile terminal 1, and is outputted therefrom.
A program distributed by the mobile terminal program distribution server 12 is identical to a program distributed by the program distribution server 13, for example. Distribution of programs through the mobile terminal program distribution server 12 and distribution of programs through the program distribution server 13 may be simultaneously conducted in accordance with the same schedule, or may be conducted in accordance with different schedules. The mobile terminal program distribution server 12 and the program distribution server 13 may be configured to distribute different programs.
The program distribution server 13 distributes programs by using a plurality of channels in accordance with a predetermined schedule. A program distributed by the program distribution server 13 is received by the TV 2, and is outputted therefrom. The program distribution server 13 generates a program for mobile terminals, and provides the program to the mobile terminal program distribution server 12, as indicated by an outlined arrow A1.
For example, when staying at home, the user can view a program distributed over the network 22, as illustrated by an arrow A11, by using the TV 2. Also, for example, when being out, the user can view a program distributed over the internet 21, as illustrated by an arrow A12, by using the mobile terminal 1.
Distribution of programs through the mobile terminal program distribution server 12 may be conducted by using not the internet but a broadcast wave. Also, distribution of programs through the program distribution server 13 may be conducted by using not a cable television network but the internet or a broadcast wave.
Distribution of programs may be conducted by using a transmission path that is formed by combining a cable television network, the internet, and a broadcast wave. Thus, programs can be provided by the mobile terminal program distribution server 12 and the program distribution server 13, with use of various types of transmission paths.
In the program guide depicted in
Channels are formed so as to be vertically arranged in a lengthwise band-like channel region 51 formed on the left side of a screen. In the region of each of the channels, a channel name, a channel number, and a channel logo are displayed. In the example in
Also, times are displayed in a widthwise band-like time region 52 formed in the upper part of the screen. In the example in
In a program region 53 formed on the right side of the channel region 51, information regarding programs which are provided by the channels is displayed at positions according to distribution times. In the example in
For example, the user can switch the range of channels displayed in the program region 53, by performing an upward/downward swipe on the program region 53. Information provided by the program guide management server 11 includes, for example, information regarding 100 channels in addition to the eight channels depicted in
The user can display a program guide for another date by tapping either one of triangle marks located on the left and right sides of a date displayed above the time region 52.
A TV viewing application which is a program for receiving and reproducing programs that are distributed by the mobile terminal program distribution server 12, or for receiving information provided by the program guide management server 11 and displaying a program guide, is installed in the mobile terminal 1. The user starts the TV viewing application, selects a certain program from a program guide such as that depicted in
<User Assist Function>
As a user assist function (Accessibility), what is called a screen reader function for voice reading of a description displayed on a screen is installed in the mobile terminal 1. The screen reader function is used for informing visually impaired people of displayed descriptions.
The screen reader function is called a TalkBack function in a case where an OS installed in the mobile terminal 1 is Android (registered trademark), and is called a VoiceOver function in a case where the OS is iOS (registered trademark).
The screen reader function is executed by a screen reader application which is different from the TV viewing application. The user can set the on/off of the screen reader function through a setting screen.
Each of screens depicted in
On the menu screen, items such as “Search TV program/videos,” “Top picks,” and “Program guide” are displayed as selection items in order from the top.
The item “Search TV program/videos” indicates a function of searching for programs and videos. In a case where the item “Search TV program/videos” is selected, a search screen on which a keyword input region is provided is displayed.
The item “Top picks” indicates a top screen on which information regarding programs is presented. In a case where the item “Top picks” is selected, a top screen on which information regarding recommended programs and the like is presented is displayed. The menu screen, a list of programs of each category, a list of programs under distribution, or the like can be displayed from the top screen.
The item “Program guide” indicates a program guide. In a case where the item “Program guide” is selected, a screen of a program guide is displayed.
For example, in a case where the item “Search TV program/videos” is tapped once while the menu screen is displayed, as illustrated in the left screen in
In a case where the item “Search TV program/videos” is tapped again while the item “Search TV program/videos” is in a selected state, as indicated by an arrow A32, the item “Search TV program/videos” is determined, as indicated by an arrow A33.
Thus, in a case where the screen reader function is on, a voice expressing a displayed description located at a selected position is outputted with a first tap. Furthermore, the selected item is fixed with a second tap.
An item is selected with not only a tap but also a swipe. Alternatively, an item is also selected with a focus dragging.
In a case where a rightward swipe is performed in a state where a screen in which items are arranged in a list format, as depicted in
In addition, in a case where a leftward swipe is performed in a state where the screen such as that depicted in
With a screen such as a menu screen on which items are arranged in one direction (one dimension), an order of focusing the items matches the arrangement order of the items. Accordingly, the user can be audibly informed of arrangement of the orders in such a manner that is easy to understand.
Here, a screen such as the program guide in
In the mobile terminal 1, the display structure of a program guide can be switched in accordance with whether the screen reader function is on or off.
<Switching Display Structure in Accordance with on/Off of Screen Reader Function>
In a case where “Program guide” is selected on a menu screen depicted on the left side in
In the channel list, channels are displayed as selection items in order from the top. In the region of each of the channels constituting the channel list, a channel name, a channel number, and a channel logo are displayed. In the example in
For example, each time a swipe is performed in a state where the channel list is displayed, a focused channel is switched in order from the channel displayed at the top. The user selects a predetermined channel by listening a reading voice.
In a case where a channel “bh-Art8” located at the top is selected from the channel list, a program list is displayed, as indicated by an arrow A42. The channel list is different in screen layers from the program list.
In the program list, information regarding programs which are distributed through the channel “bh-Art8” selected from channel list is displayed in a time order.
In the example in
The program “World Soccer” is distributed in a time period of 14:00 to 16:00, and the program “Victorious Cheer” is distributed in a time period of 16:00 to 17:00. The program “Future City” is distributed in a time period of 17:00 to 17:30, and the program “Young people” is distributed in a time period of 17:30 to 18:00. The program “Evening News” is distributed in a time period of 18:00 to 19:00.
Each time, for example, a swipe is performed in a state where the program list is displayed, a focused program is switched in order from the program displayed on the top. The user selects a predetermined program by listening to a reading voice.
In a case where the program “World Soccer” located on the top is selected from the program list, a details-of-program screen is displayed, as indicated by an arrow A43 in
On the details-of-program screen, information regarding the details of the program “World Soccer” is displayed. Each time, for example, a swipe is performed in a state where the details-of-program screen is displayed, a focused description is switched in order from the description displayed on the top. The user checks the details of the program by listening a reading voice.
A viewing start button 61 that is operated to start viewing the program “World Soccer” is displayed in the lower left part of the details-of-program screen. When a swipe is performed, a focus is put on the viewing start button 61. In a case where a tap is performed in this state, reproduction of the program is started so that an image of the program “World Soccer” is displayed, as indicated by an arrow A44.
The mobile terminal 1 starts receiving the program “World Soccer” under distribution by making access to a predetermined URL allocated to the channel “bh-Art8,” for example. The mobile terminal 1 displays, on a display, an image of the program by decoding a video stream included in content transmitted from the mobile terminal program distribution server 12, and outputs sounds of the program through a loudspeaker by decoding an audio stream.
Accordingly, in a case where the screen reader function is on, a program guide includes two screens in different layers that are a channel list and a program list in different layers.
In the channel list, channels which are selection items are arranged in one direction, and an order of focusing on the channels matches the arrangement order of the channels. Accordingly, the user can be informed of arrangement of the channels by voice in such a manner that is easy to understand.
In addition, in the program list, programs which are selection items are arranged in one direction, and an order of focusing on the programs matches the arrangement order of the programs. Accordingly, the user can be informed of arrangement of the programs by voice in such a manner that is easy to understand.
In a case where the screen reader function is on, a structure having two layers, i.e., a channel list and a program list, as depicted on the left side in
On the other hand, in a case where the screen reader function is off, a program guide, such as that having been explained with reference to
Accordingly, by switching the structure of a program guide in accordance with whether the screen reader function is on or off, a program guide that is easy to understand can be presented to a user.
Hereinafter, a program guide provided when the screen reader function is on is referred to as a program guide in a list format, as appropriate, because the program guide includes two lists: a channel list and a program list. In addition, a program guide provided when the screen reader function is off is referred to as a program guide in a grid format because the vertical direction is defined as a channel direction, the horizontal direction is defined as a time direction, and information regarding programs is arranged at corresponding positions.
Processing at the mobile terminal 1 in which display of a program guide is controlled as described above will be explained later with reference to a flowchart.
<Configuration Example of Mobile Terminal>
A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103 are mutually connected via a bus 104.
Further, an input/output interface 105 is connected to the bus 104. A display 106, a touch panel 107, a loudspeaker 108, a camera 109, a flash memory 110, a communication unit 111, and a drive 112 are connected to the input/output interface 105.
The display 106 includes an LCD, an organic EL display, or the like. The display 106 displays various screens such as those described above.
The touch panel 107 detects a user's operation on a surface of the display 106, and outputs information indicating the details of the user's operation.
The loudspeaker 108 outputs various sounds including voices provided by the screen reader function, sounds of programs, and music.
The camera 109 performs photographing in accordance with a user's operation, and outputs image data.
The flash memory 110 stores various kinds of data including a program which is executed by the CPU 101.
The communication unit 111 is an interface for wireless communication. The communication unit 111 communicates with external apparatuses such as the program guide management server 11 and the mobile terminal program distribution server 12 which are connected over the internet 21.
The drive 112 drives a removable medium 113 such as a memory card, and writes data into the removable medium 113 and reads out data stored in the removable medium 113.
As depicted in
Through the Web browser, a Web page is displayed on the basis of information received from a server on the internet 21. The e-mail management application is a mailer to manage transmission and reception of e-mails. The music reproduction application reproduces music data stored in the memory of the mobile terminal 1 and music data received over the internet 21, and outputs the music through a loudspeaker of the mobile terminal 1.
At least a part of the functional units in
In the mobile terminal 1, a control unit 131, a program data acquisition unit 132, a reproduction unit 133, an output control unit 134, and a program guide data acquisition unit 135 are implemented. The reproduction unit 133 includes a video decoder 141 and an audio decoder 142. The output control unit 134 includes a display control unit 151 and a sound output control unit 152.
The control unit 131 controls reproduction of program data through the reproduction unit 133, display of images of a program through the display control unit 151, and output of sounds of a program through the sound output control unit 152.
Further, in a case where the screen reader function is on, the control unit 131 switches a focused target in accordance with a user's operation. The control unit 131 controls the sound output control unit 152 to output a voice expressing a displayed description located at a focused position.
The program data acquisition unit 132 acquires data about a program to be reproduced. For example, in a case where a predetermined channel is selected from a program guide, the program data acquisition unit 132 controls the communication unit 111 to make access to the mobile terminal program distribution server 12 and start receiving data about a program.
The program data acquisition unit 132 extracts video data from the received program data and outputs the video data to the video decoder 141 of the reproduction unit 133, and extracts audio data and outputs the audio data to the audio decoder 142.
The video decoder 141 of the reproduction unit 133 decodes video data about the program, and outputs, to the display control unit 151, the program image data obtained by decoding.
The audio decoder 142 decodes audio data about the program, and outputs, to the sound output control unit 152, the program sound data obtained by decoding.
The display control unit 151 displays an image of the program on the display 106 on the basis of data supplied from the video decoder 141. Further, the display control unit 151 displays a program guide on the display 106 on the basis of the data supplied from the program guide data acquisition unit 135. The structure of the program guide to be displayed by the display control unit 151 can be switched under control of the control unit 131.
The sound output control unit 152 outputs sounds of the program from the loudspeaker 108 on the basis of data supplied from the audio decoder 142. Further, in a case where the screen reader function is on, the sound output control unit 152 outputs a voice expressing a displayed description from the loudspeaker 108 under control of the control unit 131.
The program guide data acquisition unit 135 communicates with the program guide management server 11 by controlling the communication unit 111, and acquires data about a program guide. The program guide data acquisition unit 135 outputs the acquired program guide data to the display control unit 151.
<Operation of Mobile Terminal>
Here, a process for displaying a program guide at the mobile terminal 1 will be explained with reference to a flowchart in
In step S1, the program guide data acquisition unit 135 acquires data about a program guide by communicating with the program guide management server 11.
In step S2, the control unit 131 determines whether or not an instruction for displaying a program guide has been given, and is on standby until determining that an instruction for displaying a program guide has been given. In a case where the item “Program guide” is selected from a menu screen such as that depicted in
In step S3, the control unit 131 determines whether or not the screen reader function is on.
In a case where the screen reader function is determined to be on in step S3, the control unit 131 controls the display control unit 151 in step S4 to display a program guide in a list format such as that having been explained with reference to
On the other hand, in a case where the screen reader function is determined to be off in step S3, the control unit 131 controls the display control unit 151 in step S5 to display a program guide in a grid format such as that having been explained with reference to
After the program guide in a list format is displayed in step S4, or after the program guide in a grid format is displayed in step S5, the process ends. The user selects a predetermined program from the program guide, and starts viewing the program.
As described so far, the structure of a program guide is switched in accordance with whether the screen reader function is on or off, whereby a program guide that is easy to understand can be presented to a user.
In the aforementioned explanation, a program guide in a list format includes screens in two layers: a channel list and a program list. However, a program guide in a list format may include screens in three or more layers.
<Displaying Program Guide>
The program guide depicted in
The Playable Indicators are icons each indicating a channel that is viewable at the mobile terminal. The Playable Indicators are information associated with not respective programs but respective channels. In the example in
In the example in
For example, in order to view programs which are distributed by the mobile terminal program distribution server 12 and the program distribution server 13, conclusion of contracts for respective channels are required. Such a mark indicating a viewable channel is provided in a program guide in which both information regarding a viewable channel and information regarding an unviewable channel are included, whereby the user can easily confirm the viewable channel.
The program guide data acquisition unit 135 (FIG. 9) implemented by the TV viewing application acquires contraction information regarding the user of the mobile terminal 1 from, for example, the program guide management server 11, and uses the contract information in displaying a Playable Indicator. The program guide management server 11 manages contract information including information regarding a contracted channel for each user. The contract information indicates a channel that is viewable to each user.
The contract information may be managed by a server different from the program guide management server 11.
A Playable Indicator is also displayed on a program guide in a list format which is displayed when the screen reader function is on.
A channel list depicted on the left side in
For example, in a case where “Watch oom” which is the third channel from the top is selected, a list of programs which are distributed through the channel “Watch oom” is displayed, as indicated by an arrow A101. In the list of programs, information regarding thumbnail images, titles, and distribution dates and times of the programs is displayed.
Since the channel “Watch oom” itself is viewable, Playable Indicators are displayed in the regions of all the programs which are distributed by the channel “Watch oom,” as indicated by circles #21 to #25.
As described so far, Playable Indicators are used in displaying both a program guide in a grid format and a program guide in a list format.
<Displaying Other Screens>
A Playable Indicator is also used in displaying a screen, other than a program guide, on which information regarding channels is displayed.
For example, a Playable Indicator is used in displaying the following screens.
The top screen is displayed immediately after the TV viewing application is started. A menu icon 201 is displayed on the upper left part of the top screen, and a search icon 202 is displayed on the upper right part of the top screen. When the menu icon 201 is tapped, a menu screen such as that having been explained with reference to
As illustrated in
A thumbnail image of one program is displayed in the entire tile region 203, and information regarding a thumbnail image of a program, a title of the program, and the broadcast date and time thereof is displayed in each of the tile regions 204-1 to 204-6. As indicated by circles, respective Playable Indicators are displayed in the tile regions 204-2, 204-3, and 204-4 among the tile regions 204-1 to 204-6.
The Playable Indicators displayed in the tile regions 204-2, 204-3, and 204-4 indicate that respective channels which distribute the programs displayed in the tile regions 204-2, 204-3, and 204-4 are viewable channels.
It is to be noted that the top screen depicted in
As depicted in
Thus, Playable Indicators are also used in displaying the top screen. The user can confirm which program, among programs displayed on the top screen, is distributed through the viewable channel.
Example of Channel Setting Screen
The channel setting screen is used in setting a channel to be displayed in a program guide. The channel setting screen is displayed when an item for setting (“Settings”) is selected from the menu screen, for example.
As illustrated in
A checkbox is provided to the right side of the region of each of the channels. The user selects a channel to be displayed in a program guide, by checking or unchecking the checkbox.
In the region of each of the channels, a channel name, a channel number, and a channel logo are displayed. In addition, Playable Indicators are displayed in the regions of three channels, as indicated by circles. These three channels are viewable to the user.
The channel editing screen is used for editing the display order of channels in a program guide. For example, the channel editing screen is displayed after channels are selected by use of the channel setting screen in FIG. 15.
A list of the channels selected by use of the channel setting screen in
Also on the channel editing screen in
As described so far, Playable Indicators are also used in displaying the channel setting screen and the channel editing screen. The user can confirm which channel is viewable among channels displayed on the channel setting screen and the channel editing screen.
Search Result Display Screen
A keyword input column 211 is provided on the upper part of a search screen. Program searching is conducted on the basis of a keyword inputted to the input column 211, and a program list of the search result is displayed below the input column 211. By the control unit 131, program searching is conducted on programs included in program guide data acquired by the program guide data acquisition unit 135.
Information regarding thumbnail images, titles, and distribution dates and times of respective programs is displayed in a list of programs displayed below the input column 211. In addition, a Playable Indicator is displayed in the regions of each of programs, among the programs listed in the search result, which are provided through viewable channels, as surrounded by a circle. In the example in
In a case where a predetermined program is selected from among programs listed in the search result, display of the search screen is switched to a details-of-program screen on which information regarding the details of the selected program is displayed.
A tab 221 which is selected to display related content and a tab 222 which is selected to display detailed information are displayed on the upper part of the details-of-program screen. In the example in
As depicted in
The screen in
In the list of related programs, information regarding a thumbnail image, a title, distribution date and time of each of the programs is displayed. In addition, a Playable Indicator is displayed in the region of a program, among related programs, which is distributed through a viewable channel, as surrounded by a circle. In the example in
As described so far, a Playable Indicator is used in displaying a display screen of a program search result, a details-of-program screen, and a display screen of a related-program search result. The user can confirm which program, among programs displayed in each of the screens, is distributed by a viewable channel.
A Playable Indicator is displayed, as appropriate, on the My Keyword search screen on which a program search result obtained by searching based on a registered keyword is displayed, and on a screen for displaying a bookmark list that is a list of programs for each of which a bookmark is registered.
Thus, a Playable Indicator can be displayed on each of various screens for displaying information regarding channels.
<Operation of Mobile Terminal>
Here, a process of displaying a program guide including a Playable Indicator at the mobile terminal 1 will be explained with reference to a flowchart in
In step S21, the program guide data acquisition unit 135 acquires data about a program guide by communicating with the program guide management server 11.
In step S22, the program guide data acquisition unit 135 acquires contract information regarding the user of the mobile terminal 1 by communicating with the program guide management server 11.
In step S23, the control unit 131 determines whether or not an instruction for displaying a program guide has been given, and is on standby until determining that an instruction for displaying a program guide has been given. In a case where the item “Program guide” is selected from a menu screen such as that depicted in
In step S24, the display control unit 151 specifies a viewable channel on the basis of the contract information acquired by the program guide data acquisition unit 135, and displays a program guide in which a Playable Indicator is placed in the column of the viewable channel. In a case where the screen reader function is off, the program guide in
As described so far, a Playable Indicator is displayed in the column of a viewable channel, whereby a program guide that is easy to understand which channel is viewable can be presented to a user.
The case of displaying a program guide has been explained. However, also in a case of displaying another screen, a viewable channel is specified on the basis of contract information acquired by the program guide management server 11 or the like, and a Playable Indicator is displayed.
In the aforementioned case, a screen including a Playable Indicator is displayed on the mobile terminal 1. However, a Playable Indicator may be displayed on a screen displayed on the TV 2.
Each of the program guide management server 11, the mobile terminal program distribution server 12, and the program distribution server 13 may physically include one device, or may include multiple devices connected to one another via a network.
Also, display of a screen of a program guide or the like including a Playable Indicator is conducted in the mobile terminal 1 on the basis of contract information or the like. However, a screen including a Playable Indicator may be generated on the server side (e.g., the program guide management server 11) on the basis of the contract information. In this case, information regarding the screen including a Playable Indicator generated on the server side is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1 or the TV 2 so that display of the screen is conducted.
Thus, screens each including a program guide described above may be generated on the server side such as the program guide management server 11. In the mobile terminal 1, screens are displayed on the basis of information transmitted from the server.
The aforementioned switching of display of a program guide and display of a screen including a Playable Indicator are appliable to display control which is performed by a device without a display unit such as a set top box.
<Configuration Example of Computer>
The aforementioned series of processes can be executed by hardware, or may be executed by software. In a case where the series of processes is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed, from a program recording medium, into a computer incorporated in dedicated-hardware or into a general-purpose personal computer.
A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1001, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 1002, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 1003 are mutually connected via a bus 1004.
Further, an input/output interface 1005 is connected to the bus 1004. An input unit 1006 including a keyboard, a mouse, or the like and an output unit 1007 including a display, a loudspeaker, or the like are connected to the input/output interface 1005. In addition, a storage unit 1008 including a hard disk, a non-volatile memory, or the like, a communication unit 1009 including a network interface or the like, and a drive 1010 for driving a removable medium 1011 are connected to the input/output interface 1005.
In the computer having the above configuration, the CPU 1001 loads a program stored in the storage unit 1008 into the RAM 1003 via the input/output interface 1005 and the bus 1004, for example, and executes the program so that the aforementioned series of processes is executed.
The program which is executed by the CPU 1001 is, for example, recorded in the removable medium 1011 or provided via a wired or wireless transmission medium such as a local area network, the internet, or digital broadcasting, and is installed into the storage unit 1008.
It is to be noted that the program which is executed by the computer may be configured to execute processes in a time-series order described in the present description, or may be configured to execute processes in parallel or at a necessary timing when a call is made.
It is to be noted that, in the present description, a system refers to a set of a plurality of constituent elements (devices, modules (components), etc.), and whether or not all the constituent elements are included in the same casing does not matter. Therefore, a set of a plurality of devices housed in separate casings and connected to one another via a network is a system, and also, one device formed by housing a plurality of modules in one casing is a system.
It is to be noted that the effects described in the present description are just examples, and thus, are not limited. In addition, another effect may be provided.
Embodiments according to the present technology are not limited those described above. Various modifications can be made within the gist of the present technology.
For example, the present technology can be configured by cloud computing in which one function is shared and cooperatively processed by a plurality of devices over a network.
In addition, the steps explained in the aforementioned flowcharts may be executed by one device, or may be executed cooperatively by a plurality of devices.
Moreover, in a case where a plurality of processes is included in one step, the plurality of processes included in the one step may be executed by one device, or may be executed cooperatively by a plurality of devices.
<Configuration Combination Examples>
The present technology can also have the following configurations.
(1)
An information processing terminal including:
The information processing terminal according to (1), further including:
The information processing terminal according to (2), in which
The information processing terminal according to (3), in which
in a case where the assist function is on, the display control unit displays a screen of the program guide in a list format including a screen of a channel list and a screen of a list of a program which is provided through a predetermined channel selected from the channel list.
(5)
The information processing terminal according to (3) or (4), in which
in a case where the assist function is off, the display control unit displays a screen of the program guide in a grid format in which one predetermined direction is defined as a channel direction, a direction orthogonal to the one predetermined direction is defined as a time direction, and programs are arranged at positions corresponding to time periods during which the respective programs are provided.
(6)
The information processing terminal according to any one of (2) to (5), further including:
An information processing method including:
A program for causing a computer to execute:
An information processing terminal including:
The information processing terminal according to (9), in which
The information processing terminal according to (9), in which
The information processing terminal according to (9), in which
1 Mobile terminal, 2 TV, 11 Program guide management server, 12 Mobile terminal program distribution server, 13 Program distribution server, 131 Control unit, 132 Program data acquisition unit, 133 Reproduction unit, 134 Output control unit, 135 Program guide data acquisition unit, 141 Video decoder, 142 Audio decoder, 151 Display control unit, 152 Sound output control unit
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-198477 | Oct 2017 | JP | national |
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