FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of television and multimedia devices. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method and a system for defining volume for channels in television.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In an electronic device, numerous media channels may be viewed by a user. Each channel may be associated with a volume. During casual browsing of the channels, the user may come across channels with higher volume level leading to disturbance in the vicinity. In order to overcome the problem of disturbance, the user has to navigate to each channel for changing the volume level. The navigation of each channel for changing the volume level is time consuming. Further, in some scenario, the user may wish to mute certain selective channels, for example channels playing music.
[0003] In light of the foregoing discussion there is a need for a method and system for defining volume for channels.
SUMMARY
[0004] Embodiments of the present disclosure described herein provide a method and system for defining volume in electronic devices.
[0005] An example of a method for defining volume includes detecting a signal indicative of setting volume level of channels without navigating to the channels. The

detecting includes identifying short press and long press of keys associated with generating the signal. The method also includes receiving one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more channels. Further, the method includes receiving volume level for the one or more channels. Furthermore, the method includes applying the volume level for the one or more channels.
[0006] An example of an electronic device includes a communication interface for receiving an input from a user and sending data in response to the input. The electronic device also includes a memory for storing information of one or more channels. Further, the method includes a processor responsive to the communication request of the input to detect a signal indicative of setting volume level of channels selectively without navigating to the channels. The processor also receives one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more channels. Further, the processor also receives volume level for the one or more channels. Furthermore, the processor applies the volume level for the one or more channels.
[0007] An example of a system for defining volume includes an input device. The input device includes a communication interface receiving an input from a user and sending data to an electronic device in response to the input. The system also includes the electronic device. The electronic device includes a communication interface for receiving an input from a user and sending data in response to the input. The electronic device also includes a memory for storing information of one or more channels. Further, the method includes a processor responsive to the communication request of the input to detect a signal indicative of setting volume level of channels selectively without navigating to the channels. The processor also receives one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more

channels. Further, the processor also receives volume level for the one or more channels. Furthermore, the processor applies the volume level for the one or more channels.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0008] The accompanying figures, similar reference numerals may refer to identical or functionally similar elements. These reference numerals are used in the detailed description to illustrate various embodiments and to explain various aspects and advantages of the present disclosure.
[0009] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an environment, in accordance with which various embodiments can be implemented;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0011] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an input receiving device, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0012] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram for defining volume, in accordance with one embodiment; and
[0013] FIG. 5 is an exemplary illustration of user icon, in accordance with one embodiment.
[0014] Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and may have not been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other

elements to help to improve understanding of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] It should be observed that method steps and system components have been represented by conventional symbols in the figures, showing only specific details that are relevant for an understanding of the present disclosure. Further, details that may be readily apparent to person ordinarily skilled in the art may not have been disclosed. In the present disclosure, relational terms such as first and second, and the like, may be used to distinguish one entity from another entity, without necessarily implying any actual relationship or order between such entities.
[0016] Embodiments of the present disclosure described herein provide a method and system for defining volume in electronic devices.
[0017] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an environment 100, in accordance with which various embodiments can be implemented.
[0018] The environment 100 includes an electronic device 105 in communication with an input receiving device 110. Examples of the electronic device 105 include, but are not limited to, television, computer, laptop, mobile device, hand held device, personal digital assistant (PDA) and home automation systems. Examples of the input receiving device 110 includes, but are not limited to, remote controller, computer, laptop, mobile device, hand held device, personal digital assistant (PDA) and and home automation systems. The input receiving device 110 is in communication with the electronic device 105. The examples of

the means of communication may include, but is not restricted to, one of an infrared, a Bluetooth, a zigbee, for communications with the electronic device 105.
[0019] The input receiving device 110 receives input signal for defining volume of one or more channels from a user. The signal is communicated to the electronic device 105. The electronic device 105 includes a plurality of elements for detecting the signal indicative of setting volume level of channels selectively, receiving one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more channels, receiving volume level for the one or more channels and applying the volume level for the one or more channels.
[0020] In some embodiments, the electronic device 105 can perform tasks associated with the input receiving device 110.
[0021] The electronic device 105 including the elements is explained in detail in FIG. 2. The input receiving device 110 including the elements is explained in detail in FIG. 3.
[0022] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the electronic device 105, in accordance with one embodiment. The electronic device 105 includes a bus 205 for communicating information, and a processor 210 coupled with the bus 205 for processing information. The electronic device 105 also includes a memory 215, for example a random access memory (RAM) coupled to the bus 205 for storing information required by the processor 210. The memory 215 can be used for storing temporary information required by the processor 210. The electronic device 105 further includes a read only memory (ROM) 220 coupled to the bus 205 for storing static information required by the processor 210. A server storage unit 225, for example a magnetic disk, hard disk or optical disk, can be provided and coupled to bus 205 for storing information.

[0023] The electronic device 105 can be coupled via the bus 205 to a display 230, for example a cathode ray tube (CRT) or liquid crystal display (LCD), for displaying information. An input device 235, including various keys, is coupled to the bus 205 for communicating information to the processor 210. In some embodiments, cursor control 240, for example a mouse, a trackball, a joystick, a touch sensitive input mechanism or cursor direction keys for communicating information to the processor 210 and for controlling cursor movement on the display 230 can also be present.
[0024] In one embodiment, the steps of the present disclosure are performed by the electronic device 105 using the processor 210. The information can be read into the memory 215 from a machine-readable medium, for example the server storage unit 225. In alternative embodiments, hard-wired circuitry can be used in place of or in combination with software instructions to implement various embodiments.
[0025] The term machine-readable medium can be defined as a medium providing data to a machine to enable the machine to perform a specific function. The machine-readable medium can be a storage media. Storage media can include non-volatile media and volatile media. The server storage unit 225 can be a non-volatile media. The memory 215 can be a volatile media. All such media must be tangible to enable the instructions carried by the media to be detected by a physical mechanism that reads the instructions into the machine.
[0026] Examples of the machine readable medium includes, but are not limited to, a floppy disk, a flexible disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, a CD-ROM, optical disk, punchcards, papertape, a RAM, a PROM, EPROM, and a FLASH-EPROM.

[0027] The machine readable medium can also include online links, download links, and installation links providing the information to the processor 210.
[0028] The electronic device 105 also includes a communication interface 245 coupled to the bus 205 for enabling data communication. Examples of the communication interface 245 include, but are not limited to, an integrated services digital network (ISDN) card, a modem, a local area network (LAN) card, an infrared port, a Bluetooth port, a zigbee port, and a wireless port.
[0029] In some embodiments, the processor 210 can include one or more processing units for performing one or more functions of the processor 210. The processing units are hardware circuitry performing specified functions.
[0030] The one or more functions include detecting the signal indicative of setting volume level of channels selectively, receiving one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more channels, receiving volume level for the one or more channels and applying the volume level for the one or more channels. The signal may be received through an input receiving device 110 and communicated to the electronic device 105 through the communication interface 245. In some embodiments, the signal can be received through the input device 235. The communication of one or more signals from the input receiving device 110 is accomplished using a communication means. The examples of the means of communication may include, but is not restricted to, one of an infrared, a Bluetooth, a zigbee, for communications with the electronic device 105.
[0031] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the input receiving device 110, in accordance with one embodiment. The input receiving device 110 includes a bus 305 for communicating

information, and a processor 310 coupled with the bus 305 for processing information. The input receiving device 110 also includes a memory 315, for example a random access memory (RAM) coupled to the bus 305 for storing information required by the processor 310. The memory 315 can be used for storing temporary information required by the processor 310. The input receiving device 110 further includes a read only memory (ROM) 320 coupled to the bus 305 for storing static information required by the processor 310. A storage unit 325, for example a magnetic disk, hard disk or optical disk, can be provided and coupled to bus 305 for storing information.
[0032] The input receiving device 110 can be coupled via the bus 305 to a display 330, for example a cathode ray tube (CRT) or liquid crystal display (LCD), for displaying information. An input device 335, including various keys, is coupled to the bus 305 for communicating information to the processor 310. In some embodiments, cursor control 340, for example a mouse, a trackball, a joystick, a touch sensitive input mechanism or cursor direction keys for communicating information to the processor 310 and for controlling cursor movement on the display 330 can also be present. The input device 335 is able to determine the duration of key press and can distinguish a short key press and long key press.
[0033] In one embodiment, the steps of the present disclosure are performed by the input receiving device 110 using the processor 310. The information can be read into the memory 315 from a machine-readable medium, for example the storage unit 325. In alternative embodiments, hard-wired circuitry can be used in place of or in combination with software instructions to implement various embodiments.

[0034] The term machine-readable medium can be defined as a medium providing data to a machine to enable the machine to perform a specific function. The machine-readable medium can be a storage media. Storage media can include non-volatile media and volatile media. The storage unit 325 can be a non-volatile media. The memory 315 can be a volatile media. All such media must be tangible to enable the instructions carried by the media to be detected by a physical mechanism that reads the instructions into the machine.
[0035] Examples of the machine readable medium includes, but are not limited to, a floppy disk, a flexible disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, a CD-ROM, optical disk, punchcards, papertape, a RAM, a PROM, EPROM, and a FLASH-EPROM.
[0036] The machine readable medium can also include online links, download links, and installation links providing the information to the processor 310.
[0037] The input receiving device 110 also includes a communication interface 345 coupled to the bus 305 for enabling data communication. Examples of the communication interface 345 include, but are not limited to, an integrated services digital network (ISDN) card, a modem, a local area network (LAN) card, an infrared port, a Bluetooth port, a zigbee port, and a wireless port. The input receiving device 110 includes a timer 350 for determining the duration of key press.
[0038] In some embodiments, the processor 310 can include one or more processing units for performing one or more functions of the processor 310. The processing units are hardware circuitry performing specified functions.

[0039] In an embodiment, the one or more functions include receiving the input signal from the user, and communicating the signal to the electronic device. In some embodiments, the one or more functions include detecting the signal indicative of setting volume level of channels selectively, receiving one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more channels, receiving volume level for the one or more channels and applying the volume level for the one or more channels. The volume level applied is communicated to the external electronic device through the communication interface 245. The communication of one or more signals to the external electronic device is accomplished using a communication means. The examples of the means of communication may include, but is not restricted to, one of an infrared, a Bluetooth, a zigbee, for communications with the electronic device 105.
[0040] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram for defining volume, in accordance with one embodiment.
[0041] A signal indicative of setting volume level of channels is received. The signal is generated in response to a key press. Based on the duration of key press the signal is generated. The duration may be determined using a timer or a clocking circuit.
[0042] The method starts at step 405.
[0043] At step 410, the signal indicative of setting volume level of the channels selectively is detected. The signal is generated based on the duration, for which the key is pressed, for example, a short key press, a long key press and a combination thereof. The signal indicative of setting the volume level for the channels are generated without navigating to the channels.

[0044] In an embodiment, for a first duration of key press, the signal indicative of setting volume level of the channels selectively is generated. For example, if the key is pressed for a time duration ‘t1’, then the signal indicative of setting volume level of the channels selectively is generated. Based on the detection of the signal, a request for the channels for setting the volume is displayed.
[0045] At step 415, one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more channels is received. The one or more signals may be one of number associated with each channel and a frequency corresponding to each channel. The receiving of one or more signals corresponding to the one or more channels is separated by pre-defined time duration. For example, the one or more signals corresponding to the one or more channels is valid, if the one or more signals are received after a time interval ‘x’ seconds. In some embodiment the selection of channels is based on the categorization. The categories are provided by the user or the service provider. For examples, sports channels can be grouped in sports category, news channels can be grouped in the news category. In an embodiment, the user can give the category identifier as the signals, for defining the volume level for channels corresponding to the category.
[0046] In an embodiment, if no signal is received, then at step 415, the current channel is selected.
[0047] Further, information of the one or more channels is displayed. The information may include a channel number, a channel frequency, a channel name and a volume level. The information is based on SI table mapping (frequency at Ultra High (UH) frequency

band or Very High (VH) frequency band) with channel association. Frequency associated with each channel is identified.
[0048] At step 420, the volume level for the one or more channels is received. The volume level corresponds to the one or more channels.
[0049] At step 425, the volume level is applied for the one or more channels. The volume is applied based on the frequency of each channel. Hence, the volume is applied to the one or more channels without navigating to each of the channels.
[0050] For example, if the channel 1 is ‘NDTV’ associated with frequency 1.3 Mega Hertz (MHz), then the volume level is applied to the frequency 1.3 MHz.
[0051] Further, a user icon may be displayed on the channels, for channels whose volume has been set using the method described on the present disclosure.
[0052] In an embodiment, consider the user inputs a long key press. Here, the long key press is associated with defining the volume for selected channels without navigating to each of the channels. The long key press is identified, and the user is prompted to input the channel numbers or the categories of channel for which the volume needs to be defined. One or more channel numbers are provided by the user at pre-defined time intervals, for example, channel 5, channel 9 after 3seconds of the input of channel 5, and channel10 after 3seconds of the input of channel 9. If no more channel number is received within a specified time interval then, the user is prompted for the volume level. The user can set a desired volume level for the selected channels. For example, the desired volume level 6 is assigned for the selected channels 5, 9 and 10. If there was no input of volume level within

a time period, then a default volume level is applied. In one embodiment, the default volume level may be volume 0 or mute.
[0053] In some embodiments, the short press of the key may result in setting all channels to the default volume level.
[0054] At step 430, the step ends.
[0055] In some embodiments, if the channel number associated with two channels is interchanged, the volume level for both the channel is identified based on the frequency of the two channels. For example, the channel 1 ‘NDTV’ is associated with frequency 1.3 MHz and channel 2 ‘ESPN’ is associated with frequency 1.4 MHz. A volume ‘5’ is set to channel ‘NDTV’, and volume 10 is set to ‘ESPN’. If a user swaps channel 1 to ‘ESPN’ and channel 2 to ‘NDTV’, then the volume levels corresponding to both channel 1 and channel 2 is swapped based on the frequency of the channels.
[0056] FIG. 5 is an exemplary illustration of user icon, in accordance with one embodiment.
[0057] In the preceding specification, the present disclosure and its advantages have been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, it will be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications and changes can be made, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, as set forth in the claims below. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to be regarded as illustrative examples of the present disclosure, rather than in restrictive sense. All such possible modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure.

I/We claim:
1. A method of defining volume in an electronic device, the method comprising:
detecting a signal indicative of setting volume level of channels selectively
without navigating to the channels;
receiving one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more channels; receiving volume level for the one or more channels; and applying the volume level for the one or more channels.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the detecting comprises: determining if the key is pressed for a first duration of time.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein receiving one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more channels comprises:
displaying information of the one or more channels, wherein the information is based on Service Information table mapping with channel association.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the volume is applied based on the frequency of each channel.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein another signal of channel selection results in defining volume for every channel.
6. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

detecting another signal indicative of setting volume level of channels; receiving the volume level for the channels; and applying the volume level for the channels.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the detecting comprises: determining if the key is pressed for a first duration of time.
8. An electronic device comprising:
a communication interface for receiving an input from a user and sending data in response to the input;
a memory for storing information of one or more channels; and
a processor responsive to the communication request of the input to
detect a signal indicative of setting volume level of channels selectively without navigating to the channels;
receive one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more channels;
receive volume level for the one or more channels; and
apply the volume level for the one or more channels.
9. A system for defining volume, the system comprising:
an input receiving device;
a communication interface receiving an input from a user and sending data to an electronic device in response to the input;

the electronic device comprising:
a communication interface for receiving the data from the input receiving device and sending data in response to the input;
a memory for storing information of one or more channels; and a processor responsive to the communication request of the input to:
detect a signal indicative of setting volume level of channels selectively without navigating to the channels;
receive one or more signals indicative of selection of one or more channels;
receive volume level for the one or more channels; and
apply the volume level for the one or more channels.
10.The system of claim 7, wherein the processor is responsive to the communication of another input:
detecting another signal indicative of setting volume level of channels; receiving volume level for the channels; and applying the volume level for the channels.