Function control equipment with remoto controller and controlling method thereof

Abstract

A function control device and method thereof using a remote controller having a minimum number of buttons. The equipment that uses the remote control to control the functions of the image processing equipment includes: a remote control signal receiver, which receives the remote control signal output by the remote control; a storage unit, which stores the main and additional function information of the image processing equipment; a controller, which displays additional function information when the remote control signal contains When a request is made, control the display of the additional function information stored in the storage unit, and control the execution of the function selected based on the displayed additional function information; the display unit displays the additional function information under the control of the controller. Additional function information is displayed in the form of on-screen display data. Therefore, the number of buttons on the remote controller can be minimized. Even if system functions are updated or new functions are added to the system, it is not necessary to upgrade the remote controller to include new function buttons, but to use the original remote controller to control the system operation. Also, the time it takes for the user to learn to use the remote controller can be minimized.

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[0001] This application claims priority from Korean Patent Application No. 2002-60527, which was filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on October 4, 2002, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field

[0002] The present invention relates to a function control device using a remote controller and a method of controlling the same, more particularly, to a function control device using a remote controller having a minimum number of buttons, and a method of controlling the above device. Background technique

[0003] The increase in the number and functions of electronic goods controlled by a remote controller has resulted in an increase in the functions of the remote controller. Likewise, an increase in the functionality of the remote control has resulted in an increase in the number of buttons on the remote control. If the number of buttons is increased, it will inevitably lead to a reduction in the size of each butto...

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