JP3023090U - Wireless multi remote - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The purpose is to control multiple types of equipment with a single remote controller. [Configuration] One multi-remote control device has a built-in control function for a plurality of types of devices.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The multi-remote control device of the present invention is designed so that a single multi-remote control unit can control the equipment without using a plurality of standard remote controls. What can be operated by this multi-remote control is air conditioning (VAV) in each area. , Lighting, TV (including CATV), and VTR can be operated for the above four items.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The conventional remote control device can thereby control only one device.

[0003]

[Problems and means to be solved by the invention]

 According to the present invention, one remote control device can control a plurality of devices as compared with the conventional remote control device that can control only one device as described above. Management has become extremely easy.

[0004]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the present invention, in which each of the air conditioning receiver, illumination receiver, TV (including CATV), and VTR can be adjusted by one multi-remote control device. FIG. 2 specifically shows the multi-remote control device, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a rear view, and (d) is another side view. FIG. 3 shows one floor adjusted by the multi-remote control device of FIG. 2, and shows a span in which W2, W3, ..., W12 are separated as necessary. It is assumed that the TV and VTR are installed beside W4, W7, and W10. These are spot-controlled, and the dotted line indicates the controllable area.

FIG. 4 shows one floor similar to FIG. 3, and two types of detectors are installed at D1, D2, ... D10. One is for lighting adjustment and one is for air conditioning. First, the illumination adjustment switch will be described. On the ceiling, as shown in FIG. 4, infrared detectors D1 to D10 from the multi-remote control device are arranged, and they are all connected in parallel. Therefore, if any one or more detectors detect the infrared rays from the multi remote control device, the predetermined operation specified by the multi remote control device is performed.

On the other hand, six rows of lighting equipment are arranged on one floor. This state is shown in FIG. 2 (C). In other words, the layout of the lighting equipment on one floor (Fig. 4) is shown on the back surface of the multi-remote control device, while 2, 3, ..., 12 are W2, W3 in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. .., W12, and the lighting equipment that can be controlled by this multi-remote control device is shown. This is shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 shows, for example, two multi-remote control devices (a) and (b), and depending on the device (a), a lighting device painted in black (up to span 5) can be controlled, Depending on the device (b), the lighting equipment between spans 5-9 can be controlled. Further, each multi-remote control device has buttons for lighting as shown in FIG. 2 (a), and the lighting devices in the areas controlled by these buttons are respectively shown in FIG. 5 (a). Corresponding to. The same applies to other multi-remote control devices. However, which button of which multi-remote control device controls the lighting device in which area can be changed as necessary.

Therefore, when the button of the multi-remote control device FIG. 5 (a) is pressed, the generated red line is detected by one of the detectors D1 to D10 and is painted black in FIG. 5 (a). The lighting equipment in that area will be controlled. Therefore, wherever you are in the floor, you can control the lighting equipment in the area specified by the multi remote control device.

Next, referring to FIG. 4, the air conditioning switch will be described. In the air conditioning switch installed in S1 to S10, only one switch can be spot-controlled by the multi-remote control device, unlike the one for lighting. Only the air conditioner located close to the switch can control it. The dotted line indicates the controllable range.

On the other hand, the multi-remote control device (FIG. 2) is housed in the holder of FIG. 6 and attached to the wall surface at appropriate intervals (eg, one for each span or one for two spans). Here, (a) is a front view, and (b) and (c) are side views, respectively. The holder has a pocket-shaped structure for easy mounting of the remote controller, and the mounting hole 3 in the holder body is used. It can be fixed to the wall at a place. Next, the operation method will be described with reference to FIG. 7 showing the liquid crystal display layout of the multi-remote control device and FIG. 8 of the liquid crystal display sample screen.

(1) Air Conditioning-By pressing the [ON / OFF] switch in the << Air Conditioner >> column of the multi-remote control, the air conditioning can be started and stopped. If the air conditioner is on, it will be off, and if it is off, it will be on. When confirming the start / stop of air conditioning, it can be confirmed by the LED attached to the air-conditioning light receiving part.・ Increase the set temperature by pressing the [UP] switch in the << Air conditioner >> column of the multi remote control, and decrease the set temperature by pressing [DOWN].・ The set temperature is displayed as a bar graph on the LCD. Each time the switch is pressed, the bar graph will increase or decrease by one step. However, the maximum number of steps is five, so any further setting is invalid. -In the air conditioning settings in the << Settings >> column, the display time of the set temperature of the air conditioner can be set arbitrarily. The setting range can be set from 1 minute to 99 minutes, and the setting method is to press the switch of "Air condition setting" in the << Setting >> column and then enter the display time using the numeric keypad in the << CATV >> column. Then, when the display time is decided, press the "OK" switch in the "Setting" column to complete the setting.・ The bar graph is erased after the set temperature operation is transmitted and the time set in the air conditioning settings in the << Settings >> column has passed.

(2) Lighting-You can control ON / OFF of up to 4 areas in the <Lighting> column of the multi remote control.・ Each switch [1], [2], [3], [4] corresponds to each area. When each switch is pressed, it turns OFF when the lighting condition is ON, and turns ON when it is OFF.・ You can set the lighting area by pressing the [Area setting] switch in the << Settings >> column for 3 seconds or longer. The area is set using the CATV numeric keypad. After entering the area settings, press the [Enter] switch. This completes the area change.・ If the partition is changed, after changing the setting of each light receiving part, perform << area setting >> of the multi-remote control according to the setting of the light receiving part, and after setting is completed, rewrite the area display on the back of the remote control to the new partition. . -The above area setting means the same as the setting of the DIP switch of the existing lighting remote control. Although it is changed with the DIP switch in the existing system, since the multi-remote control covers a wide range, the remote control has a setting function.

(3) TV, CATV-The power of the CATV is controlled by pressing the [ON / OFF] switch in the << CATV >> column of the multi-remote controller. When CATV is ON, it is OFF, and when it is OF, it is ON.・ If you want to change the channel of CATV, enter the channel you want to change with the numeric keypad. At this time, the number of channels to be changed is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The input method is as follows.・ For CATV channel selection, press the [CATV] switch before pressing the numeric keypad, and then operate the numeric keypad. If you do not press the [CATV] switch and operate the numeric keypad to select a channel, you will have to tune in to the TV tuner.・ For BS channel selection, press the [BS] switch before pressing the numeric keypad, and then operate the numeric keypad. If you do not press the [BS] switch and operate the numeric keypad to select a channel, you will have to tune in to the TV tuner. Example) ・ When selecting one channel of CATV Press the keys in the order of [CATV] [1] [CH].・ When selecting channel 13 of CATV Press the keys in the order of [CATV] [1] [3] [CH].・ When selecting one channel of TV Press the keys in the order of [1] [CH].・ To select TV channel 12, press the keys in the order [1], [2], [CH].・ When selecting 3 channels of BS Press the keys in the order of [BS] [3] [CH].・ When selecting channel 11 of BS Press the keys in the order of [BS] [1] [1] [CH].・ Press the [CH] switch after entering the channel to be changed. At this time, the changed channel number is transmitted to CATV. When transmitted, the number of channels on the LCD will be erased.・ The volume increases when the [+] switch of the multi remote control is pressed.・ Pressing the [-] switch on the multi remote control lowers the volume.・ The display image can be switched by pressing the [TV / Video] switch on the multi remote control. If the displayed image is a TV image, it is changed to a video image, and if it is a video image, it is switched to a TV image.

(4) VTR ・ The power of the VTR is controlled by pressing the [ON / OFF] switch in the << VTR >> column of the multi remote controller. When the VTR is in the ON state, it is OFF, and when it is in the OFF state, it is ON. Each switch [PLAY] [STOP] [PAUSE] [REW] [FF] [REC] transmits each command to the VTR when the switch is pressed. The operation of the VTR conforms to that of the VTR itself.・ When the [+] switch of the multi remote controller is pressed, the VTR channel is incremented by 1.・ When the [-] switch of the multi remote control is pressed, the VTR channel is decremented by -1.

Other points to note in the operation are: 1) Power supply battery When the [power off display] lights up on the liquid crystal display of the multi-remote control, the battery capacity is almost exhausted and the battery needs to be replaced. . 2) Transmission display When data is transmitted from the multi remote controller, [Transmission mark] is displayed in the upper corner of the liquid crystal display. 3) Operation ・ Since all the multi-remote controls have the same transmission data except for << Lighting >>, it can be controlled by devices in any area. -Lighting control can be used in the area set by the multi remote control. 4) Precautions for operation ・ The transmission distance of the multi-remote control will become extremely short as the battery capacity decreases. In this case, it is necessary to confirm whether or not the [battery indicator] on the liquid crystal display is lit. -If the same device is received within the infrared transmission distance, all the received devices operate in the same way.・ When the temperature of the air conditioner is set multiple times by the other multi remote control in the same light receiving unit, the temperature is set to the relatively added temperature.・ When the start / stop of the air conditioning and the temperature setting are not received, the operating status is different from the LCD display of the multi remote control.・ When the battery is replaced, the lighting [area setting] data is stored for about 10 minutes, but the setting data is deleted if the battery is removed for 10 minutes or more. In addition, when it is erased, it is necessary to reset [area setting].

For the area display in FIG. 2 (c), copy paper is used, the above-mentioned paper is attached, and a transparent protective sheet is aligned with the groove of the main body, and the above-mentioned paper is fixed. Set.

Finally, Table 1 shows the specifications.

[Table 1] Note 1) When operating equipment other than lighting, equipment within the range covered by the multi remote control can be controlled. However, since the area for lighting is set in the multi remote control, the lighting of the destination where it is brought in is not controlled even if it is brought in to another area and operated, and the lighting in the area set in the multi remote control operates. Note 2) The maximum signal transmission distance is 20 m, but some devices may interfere with each other, so the signal transmission distance can be changed to three levels (CATV and VTR, air conditioning and lighting). You can do it. For setting, open the battery case lid on the back and change the setting with the internal DIP switch.

[Submission date] September 4, 1995

[Procedure Amendment 1]

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[Correction target item name] 0012

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

(2) Lighting-You can control ON / OFF of up to 4 areas in the <Lighting> column of the multi remote control.・ Each switch [1], [2], [3], [4] corresponds to each area. When each switch is pressed, it turns OFF when the lighting condition is ON, and turns ON when it is OFF.・ You can set the lighting area by pressing the [Area setting] switch in the << Settings >> column for 3 seconds or longer. The area is set using the CATV numeric keypad. After entering the area settings, press the [Enter] switch. This completes the area change.・ When the partition is changed, after changing the setting of each light receiving part, perform << area setting >> of the multi remote control according to the setting of the light receiving part, and after setting, re-enter the area display on the back of the remote control to the new partition . -The above area setting means the same as the setting of the DIP switch of the existing lighting remote control. Although it is changed with the DIP switch in the existing system, since the multi-remote control covers a wide range, the remote control has a setting function.

[Procedure Amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0013

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

(3) TV, CATV. The power of the CATV is controlled by pressing the [ON / OFF] switch in the << CATV >> column of the multi remote controller. When CATV is ON, it is OFF, and when it is OF, it is ON.・ If you want to change the channel of CATV, enter the channel you want to change with the numeric keypad. At this time, the number of channels to be changed is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The input method is as follows.・ For CATV channel selection, press the [CATV] switch before pressing the numeric keypad, and then operate the numeric keypad. If, ten key operation was ing and tuning of a television tuner and channel selection by without pressing the switch of [CATV].・ For BS channel selection, press the [BS] switch before pressing the numeric keypad, and then operate the numeric keypad. If, ing and tuning of the TV tuner and the channel selection by the ten-key operation without pressing the switch of [BS]. Example) ・ When selecting one channel of CATV Press the keys in the order of [CATV] [1] [CH].・ When selecting channel 13 of CATV Press the keys in the order of [CATV] [1] [3] [CH].・ When selecting one channel of TV Press the keys in the order of [1] [CH].・ To select TV channel 12, press the keys in the order [1], [2], [CH].・ When selecting 3 channels of BS Press the keys in the order of [BS] [3] [CH].・ When selecting channel 11 of BS Press the keys in the order of [BS] [1] [1] [CH].・ Press the [CH] switch after entering the channel to be changed. At this time, the changed channel number is transmitted to CATV. When transmitted, the number of channels on the LCD will be erased.・ The volume increases when the [+] switch of the multi remote control is pressed.・ Pressing the [-] switch on the multi remote control lowers the volume.・ The display image can be switched by pressing the [TV / Video] switch on the multi remote control. If the displayed image is a TV image, it is changed to a video image, and if it is a video image, it is switched to a TV image.

[Procedure 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] 0015

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

(5) Others 1) Power supply battery When the capacity of the battery is exhausted and it is necessary to replace the battery , [power-off display] lights up during liquid crystal display of the multi remote controller . 2) Transmission display When data is transmitted from the multi remote control, [Transmission mark] is displayed in the upper corner of the liquid crystal display. 3) Operation・ Since all multi-remote controllers have the same transmission data except for << Lighting >>, it can be controlled by devices in any area. -Lighting control can be used in the area set by the multi remote control. 4) Others・ The transmission distance of the multi-remote controller will become significantly shorter as the battery capacity decreases. In this case, the [battery dead display] on the liquid crystal display is turned on. -If the same device receives light within the transmission distance of infrared rays, all the received devices operate in the same way.・ When the temperature is set multiple times by the other multi remote control for the same light receiving unit, the air conditioning is set to the relatively added temperature. -If the air conditioner is turned on or off and the temperature setting is not received, the operating status differs from the LCD display of the multi remote control.・ When the battery is replaced, the lighting [area setting] data is stored for about 10 minutes, but if the battery is removed for more than 10 minutes, the setting data will be erased. In addition, when the information is erased, [area setting] is reset.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 schematically shows the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a multi-remote control device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows control of a TV (including CATV) and a VTR according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows control of lighting and air conditioning according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of two multi-remote control devices of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a holder of the multi-remote control device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a liquid crystal display layout of the multi-remote control device of the present invention.

FIG. 8 shows a sample screen of the liquid crystal.

[Explanation of symbols]

 S1-S10 switch group A1-A4 area

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Kazuo Oshima 1-43 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Inside NTT FACILITIES CORPORATION (72) Shiro Funatsu, 6-chome Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 26-1 No. 1 Yamashita Design Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Masaaki Fukuyoshi 4-5-15 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Tokyo National Communication Special Equipment Co., Ltd.

Claims (5)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A multi-remote control having a control function for a plurality of types of equipment. 2. The multi-remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of types of devices are an air conditioner, a lighting device, a TV, and a VTR. 3. The control of the lighting device is such that any of the detectors distributed in the flow responds to the multi-remote control device, and at least one of the switches responds to the control.
The multi-remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the lighting device in an area designated by the multi-remote control device can be controlled. 4. The multi-remote control according to claim 1, wherein the air-conditioning equipment, the TV, and the VTR are spot-controlled by the multi-remote control device. 5. The multi-remote control according to claim 3, which has an area display in which handwriting is possible.