Patent ID: 6335722
Filing Date: 2002-01-01
Classification: G05B,G06F

Abstract:
An interactive live video image operating apparatus, for performing information processing using stored data to control at least one apparatus, including stored at least one of audio and video data related to said at least one apparatus, a live video image of said at least one apparatus photographed live by a video camera being displayed live on a screen of a display means, comprising:a data memory for storing said control data and said at least one of audio and video data with respect to said at least one apparatus; a means for designating a subject apparatus of said at least one apparatus by designating a subject live video image corresponding to said subject apparatus being displayed live on said display means; a means for searching said data memory based on a designated said subject apparatus to obtain said control data and said at least one of audio and video data corresponding to said subject apparatus; a means for relating said control data with said at least one of audio and video data; a means for using a related data obtained from said means for relating to control said subject apparatus; a first reproducing means for reproducing said control data; a second reproducing means for reproducing said at least one of said audio data and said video data; and an output means, wherein said means for relating includes means for storing information for relating said control data to said at least one of said audio data and said video data, wherein said output means including: a first output means for outputting a measurement data with respect to said subject apparatus; a second output means for outputting a reproduced said et least one of said audio data and said video data; a synchronizing means for controlling said first and second output means in such a manner that an outputted said control data is synchronized with said at least one of said audio data and said video data based on said related, wherein said second output means further includes: a direction/speed designating means for designating at least one of a reproducing direction and a reproducing speed with respect to said at least one of said audio data and said video data; and a means for reproducing said at least one of said audio data and said video data at a designated reproducing speed and a designated reproducing direction.