Function control equipment with remoto controller and controlling method thereof

Abstract

A function control apparatus, which controls the functions of an image processing apparatus using a remote control, includes a remote control signal receiver receiving a remote control signal output from the remote control; a memory unit storing major function information and additional function information of the image processing apparatus; a controller causing the additional function information stored in the memory unit to be displayed and causing an additional function that is selected based on the displayed additional function information to be performed, in response to the remote control signal containing a request to display the additional function information; and a display unit displaying the additional function information controlled by the controller. The additional function information is displayed as on-screen-display (OSD) data.

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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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