JP3347861B2 - Remote control device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote control device for controlling, for example, a hot water supply device or a heating device with a wireless remote control device, and particularly to facilitate the production operation management and to expand its functions. It is.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there has been a tendency for water heaters to control a water heater by a remote controller. In recent years,
A wireless remote control device that wirelessly communicates between a main device and a remote control device has become mainstream. For example, even in a general home, there is a practical system in which a water heater capable of supplying hot water is provided in each room such as a bath, a kitchen, and a washroom, and can be freely controlled by operating a remote control device from each room location. Have been.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a conventional remote control device of this type applied to a hot water supply device. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a water heater, which opens and closes water and gas and supplies hot water to a bath and a kitchen. Reference numeral 2 denotes a water heater main body as a main unit, and a remote control device 3 installed in each room such as a bath and a kitchen.
The operation signals of A, 3B, and 3C are wirelessly received, and the water heater 1 is controlled based on the signals. Each of the remote control devices 3A to 3C
It is usually classified by operation type so that it is most easy to use when used for baths and kitchens, but it is freely portable.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing an internal configuration of the water heater main body 2 and each remote control device 3. In recent years, the center of control has been performed by software, and as shown in FIG.
It includes an OM 4 and a RAM 5 for writing and reading as appropriate in accordance with the arithmetic processing, and further performs arithmetic processing including a signal input from each remote controller 3 via the wireless unit 6 and outputs a control signal to the water heater 1. A CPU 7 is provided.

The remote controllers 3A to 3C also have necessary ROMs 8A to 8C, RAMs 9A to 9C,
PUs 10A to 10C and wireless units 11A to 11C are provided. Different software programs are stored in the ROMs 8A to 8C in accordance with the respective operation types. In addition, in each of the remote control devices 3A to 3C,
Key units 12A to 12C for performing operation input and display units 13A to 13C for displaying operation contents are provided.

FIG. 10 shows an example of an operation panel of one remote control device 3. Although not shown, a key section 12 in which a plurality of operation buttons are arranged, a character display, and an instruction lamp are arranged. The display unit 13 is provided. Reference numeral 14 denotes a buzzer for displaying an alarm for notifying an excessive rise in temperature.

Next, the operation will be described. For example, by operating the key section 12A of the remote control device 3A set for the bath, the CPU 10A calculates the necessary control signal based on the software program stored in the ROM 8A in advance and transmits the necessary control signal from the wireless section 11A. . The water heater main body 2 receives the control signal through the radio section 6 and
The CPU 7 performs arithmetic processing based on the software program stored in the CPU 4 and outputs necessary control signals to the water heater 1 to control the opening and closing of water and gas to supply hot water to the bath, and to adjust its temperature and water level. .

[0008]

Since the conventional remote controller is constructed as described above, there are various problems as follows. That is, it is necessary to prepare a ROM 8A or the like in which different software programs are stored depending on the operation type in each remote controller 3A or the like. Therefore, each remote control device 3 is individually distinguished and managed from the time of product production,
It is necessary to thoroughly control this kind in each process from shipping to product installation, and the handling becomes complicated. Further, when it is desired to change the operation type in a specific remote control device 3, it is necessary to replace the ROM 8 with a new one storing the changed operation type software program, and the operation becomes complicated and the cost increases. . Further, after shipping, if a bug is found on the software program or if the software program is changed to add a new function, it is sometimes necessary to replace the ROM of all the devices, and the work is complicated and large-scale. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems. A first object of the present invention is to provide a common remote control device if necessary software programs are stored only in a water heater main body. And to simplify its manufacture and handling. The second object is to expand the functions of the remote control device so that messages can be efficiently exchanged between remote control devices. A third object of the present invention is to provide a remote control device with a secretary function for managing a schedule, thereby further improving convenience. A fourth object of the present invention is to simplify the configuration of the input / output processing unit and to promote unification as an apparatus.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention , there is provided a remote control device comprising: a main unit to be controlled;
Exchanges signals with the main unit via communication means
Remote control device for controlling the main unit
In the control unit, the main unit has
To store the software program of the remote control device
Command to the side memory and the commanded remote controller.
The operation type software program
Read from the remote control device and send it to the remote control device
The remote control device includes a load operation control unit,
Soft Pro received via the main instrumentation placed et the communication means
Judgment is made whether there is no transmission error in the program and correct or wrong response
The download judgment unit that returns the signal and the transmission error
Remote control to store the received software program when there is no
Side memory, the remote control device
To enable the exchange of messages between
Fixed messages that are relatively frequently used
Fixed message for coding and searching each other
Save the code search file to the
Store as a program and download the above
Each remote control using control unit and download judgment unit
Send it to the remote control side memory of the device and store it.
In addition, the remote control device has an input / display of the message.
Input / output processing unit for
Based on the stored contents, the message input from the input / output
If the message signal is a fixed message, it changes to a code signal.
Message other than fixed message
Identify the destination remote controller as
Transmitted to the mobile device and the received message signal is
For fixed signals, the converted fixed message and optional message
If the message is a message, the arbitrary message
The remote control has a message control section to display on the
The fixed number received from the remote control
Relay message code signal or arbitrary message signal
Message sent to the remote controller
This is provided with a controller .

A remote control device according to a second aspect of the present invention.
Via the main unit to be controlled and the communication means
A signal is exchanged with the main unit to control the main unit.
Remote control device equipped with a remote control device
The main unit is equipped with the remote control device for each operation type.
Memory and finger for storing software programs
Of the operation type commanded for the remote control device
Read the software program from the main unit memory
Download operation control unit to send to remote control device
The remote control device includes the main device from the main device.
Transmission error in software program received via communication means
Da to return a positive or false response signal to determine whether there is over
Received when there is no download judgment unit and transmission error
Equipped with remote control side memory for storing software programs
Be those in the remote control device, the desired the desired time
In order to have a secretary function to display the message of
The time and message are stored in the remote control memory.
To store the schedule file
Input and output for inputting and displaying the above message
Processing unit and schedule input from the input / output processing unit
Module in the remote control memory, and
At the time that matches the schedule
Read from the remote control side memory
A secretary function section for displaying
Store common schedule as software program in memory
Note that the download operation control unit and download
Remote control side memo of each remote control device using the
Individual schedules sent to the remote
This is stored in addition to the rule .

A remote control device according to a third aspect of the present invention.
Is the same screen for the input / output processing unit and the input operation and output display.
The touch panel is formed on a surface .

Further, in the remote control device according to the fourth aspect ,
Indicates that the download operation control unit of the main unit
Depending on the status of the response from the remote controller to the
One software program is transmitted again .

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control device according to the fifth aspect.
Indicates that the download operation control unit of the main unit
Signal from the remote control device
Or if no response signal is received within the specified time, the same
Is transmitted again .

[0015]

[Action] In remote control device according to claim 1 of the present invention, prior to the actual operation operation of the apparatus, first, the body instrumentation
Software programs that require a download operation control unit
From the main unit memory and send it to the corresponding remote control device.
I believe. On the remote control device,
After the firmware is checked by the download
Store in memory. Each software to these remote control side memory
When the storage of the program is completed, the operation
Becomes possible. Also, a message from a remote control device
Enter a code message if it is a fixed message.
To the remote control device via the main unit.
The transmitted and received remote control device displays the message
Perform the following. In addition, required fixed messages and fixed messages
Sage code search file from main unit to remote controller
And download it to the remote control memory.

Further, in the remote control device according to the second aspect , prior to the original operation of the device, first, the main unit is mounted.
Software programs that require a download operation control unit
From the main unit memory and send it to the corresponding remote control device.
I believe. On the remote control device,
After the firmware is checked by the download
Store in memory. Each software to these remote control side memory
When the storage of the program is completed, the operation
Becomes possible. It consists of a time and a message in advance.
If you enter a schedule,
The message is read and displayed, and the so-called secretary function is performed.
Will be revealed. Also, the common schedule required to achieve secretarial functions
Download the file from the main unit to the remote control device,
Store it in the remote control side memory.

Further, in the remote control device according to the third aspect, the input operation and the output are performed based on the software program.
Force display is performed on the same screen.

Further, in the remote control device according to the fourth aspect, a necessary condition depends on a response from the remote control device.
Server, the same software program is
To the download device to achieve reliable download.

Further, in the remote control device according to the fifth aspect, whether an erroneous response signal is received from the remote control device is determined.
If no response signal is received within a predetermined time,
Send the same software program again to the remote control device,
Ensure accurate and accurate downloads.

[0020]

[Embodiment 1] Hereinafter, a remote control device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, the original functions of the remote control device, such as the hot water supply function, and the components for realizing the functions are the same as those in the related art, so that illustration and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining Embodiment 1 of the present invention. First, the internal configuration of the water heater main body 2 as the main body device (FIG. 1A) will be described. In the figure, reference numeral 15 denotes a main body side memory composed of a ROM, in which software programs corresponding to the operation type of the remote controller 3 are stored in respective files. That is, in this embodiment, the files are divided into four files 15a to 15d, and the main wireless remote control device program file 15a assumes a remote control device installed in a home, for example, a kitchen, and all the files in the building Stores necessary software programs to operate hot water supply equipment. The sub-wireless remote control device program file 15b assumes a remote control device to be installed in a washroom on the second floor of a building, for example, and stores a software program that targets only hot water supply equipment in the washroom. Further, the bath wireless remote control device program file 15c is intended for a remote control device installed in a bathroom, and stores a software program that is considered so that the operation of hot water supply equipment in the bathroom can be smoothly performed. Further, the wireless remote control device common program file 15d stores a common portion of a software program required for all installed remote control devices.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a download operation control unit for reading and transmitting necessary software programs, 17 a wireless transmission processing unit for transmitting a signal from the download operation control unit 16, and 18 a signal from the remote control device 3. And 19 is a radio unit including an antenna and the like.

Next, the internal configuration of the remote controller 3 (FIG. 2B) will be described. There are a plurality of remote control devices 3A, 3B,... Depending on the installation location and operation type, but only one of them is shown here. In the figure, reference numeral 20 denotes a radio unit, 21 and 22 denote a radio transmission processing unit and a radio reception processing unit, respectively. Is a download judging section stored in the remote control side memory 24 having

Next, the operation of the remote control device according to the first embodiment will be described. The operation described below is
For example, when the device is newly installed on site or when an error or the like is found in a software program to be used and the error is corrected, the process is performed prior to the start of the original hot water supply operation. Shall be.

This download process is executed according to a separately stored download program. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the flow of the processing. When the download program is started, first, in step S1, the number of the remote controller 3 to be processed first is set. That is, N = 1, and this is the remote control device 3 installed in the kitchen.
Assuming that A corresponds, in the next step S2, the download operation control unit 16 stores the software program stored in the main unit side memory 15 in the file required by the remote control device 3A, that is, in the files 15a and 15d. Read the soft program.

The read signal of the soft program is transmitted to the remote control device 3A via the radio transmission processing unit 17 and the radio unit 19 of the water heater main body 2, and the remote control device 3A transmits this signal to the radio unit 20 and the radio reception processing unit. The data is received by the download determining unit 23 via the communication unit 22, and the presence or absence of a transmission error is determined. If there is no error, the data is stored in the remote control side memory 24. The download operation control unit 16 retransmits the signal of the same program to the water heater body 2 (step S3). The specific operation procedure of step S3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Remote control device 3A
When the download processing to the remote controller 3 is completed, the number of the remote controller 3 is incremented (steps S4 and S5), and the same download processing as above is continued. That is, for example, if the processing target is the bathroom remote control device 3B, the download operation control unit 16
The software program stored in d and d is read and transmitted to the remote controller 3B in the same manner as described above.

When the above is performed for all remote control devices 3 (YES in step S4), the download process is completed, and the original hot water supply operation is enabled.

FIG. 3 illustrates a download sequence when the contents of step S3 in FIG. 2 are realized by specific wireless communication means. That is, this sequence complies with the radio equipment standard for specific low power radio station telemeters and telecontrol (RCRSTD-16), and communicates within 20 seconds as one frame.

Specifically, a call (30) from the water heater main body 2 is made.
1) When an empty channel is selected (302) and supplemented (303), carrier sense is performed (304), and a control signal for connection request / channel designation is transmitted to the remote controller 3 (305). When the remote control device 3 receives this control signal (306), it performs carrier sense similarly (30).
7) A control signal for connection response is transmitted to the water heater main body 2 (308). When receiving the control signal (309), the water heater main body 2 transmits the software program to be downloaded read from the main body side memory 15 (31).
0). The remote control device 3 receives this signal (31
1) When receiving the control signal (312) from the water heater main body 2 that notifies the end of transmission within 20 seconds per frame (3)
13), and transmits a control signal responsive thereto to the water heater main body 2 (314). As the content of the response, the presence or absence of a transmission error, that is, normal / abnormal is notified.

When the water heater main body 2 receives this response control signal (315), communication for one frame is completed, and after a predetermined transmission pause time (316, 317), the flow returns to carrier sense again (304). ) Continue transmitting the next frame.

When the response control signal (314) from the remote control device 3 is normal, the water heater main body 2 transmits the remaining portion of the transmission program or the next program in the next frame. Then, the same content as the program transmitted in the previous frame is transmitted again in the next frame.
If the water heater main body 2 does not receive the response control signal within a predetermined set time, it considers communication failure and retransmits the contents of the previous transmission as in the case of an abnormality.

The set waiting time for the response is stored in the main unit side memory 15 and can be changed at the time of writing if necessary. Also, when communication for each frame is continued, the channel acquired first is continuously used to reduce the download processing time.

When the transmission of the software program necessary for the remote control device 3 is completed, the process proceeds to the download to the next remote control device 3, and when the download to all the remote control devices 3 is completed (YES in 318 and 319 in FIG. 3). End the sequence.

As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, all the software programs required for each remote control device 3 are stored in advance in the water heater main body 2 side, and the software programs required for each remote control device 3 are downloaded. Since it is stored, each remote control device 3 can be manufactured and managed according to uniform specifications, and the ROM of each remote control device 3 needs to be replaced even for correction / change in the program. Can be dealt without.

Embodiment 2 FIG. Next, a remote control device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment enables messages to be transmitted and received between remote control devices. Hereinafter, a description will be given mainly of the components required to realize this function with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 4 shows the water heater main body 2 and the remote controller 3
First, the water heater main body 2 (FIG. 7A) will be described. In the figure, a wireless transmission processing unit 17, a wireless reception processing unit 18, and a wireless unit 19 are the same as those described in FIG. 25 is ROM and RAM
The main body memory comprises data for searching for various messages and their codes. Here, the message used in the hot water supply device includes, for example, "The bath has boiled." Or "The water is overflowing." Of the messages, those which are used relatively frequently are registered in advance as fixed messages and are given codes, and those indicating the correspondence between them are stored in the ROM 25a as fixed message code search files. The fixed message and other arbitrary messages are temporarily stored in the RAMs 25b and 25c, respectively. Reference numeral 26 denotes a message control unit for relaying message transmission between the remote control devices 3 described later.

FIG. 4 (b) shows one remote control device 3. First, the radio unit 20, radio transmission processing unit 21 and radio reception processing unit 22 are the same as those in FIG. An input / output processing unit 27 includes a touch panel unit 28, an input processing unit 29 for inputting and outputting signals from the touch panel unit 28, and an output processing unit 30. Reference numeral 31 denotes a remote-control-side memory composed of a RAM, which stores a fixed message code search file 31a and a fixed message 31b, respectively. Reference numeral 32 denotes a message control unit, 33 denotes a menu control unit, and 34 denotes a real-time display control unit. These functions will be described later in the operation.

FIG. 5 shows an operation panel of the remote control device 3, which corresponds to the conventional FIG. Here, the key section 12 is a simple one with one button for operating on / off, and hot water supply control and message transmission are all performed by displaying necessary screens on the touch panel section 28.

Next, the operation related to message transmission will be described. FIG. 6 shows a signal flow (FIG. 6 (a)) and an example of a signal format (FIG. 6 (b)) assuming that a message is sent from the remote controller 3B to the remote controller 3A. First, when the operation is started by operating the key section 12 of the remote control device 3B, the touch panel section 28
Is displayed, a message transmission is selected, and subsequently, the designation of the remote controller of the transmission destination, ie, 3A, and the message to be transmitted are input. The fixed message can be input by a code, but the content of the message may be input as it is. If the message is not registered as a fixed message, enter its contents as an arbitrary message. The input contents are notified to the message control unit 32 via the input processing unit 29 and the menu control unit 33.

The message control unit 32 determines whether the message content is a fixed message or an arbitrary message. If the input is a code, the message is immediately determined to be a fixed message. If the message is input, it is determined whether or not there is a message that matches the fixed message stored in the remote controller side memory 31b. In the case of a fixed message, the ID of the transmission destination remote controller 3A and the fixed message code are transmitted. Conversion from a fixed message to a code is performed using a fixed message code search file stored in the remote control side memory 31a. In this way, encoding the message information improves transmission efficiency. In the case of an arbitrary message, the ID of the destination remote control device 3A
And send the arbitrary message.

Transmission is performed by outputting the transmission signal 35 to the water heater main body 2 via the radio transmission processing section 21 and the radio section 20 (FIG. 6). In the water heater main body 2, the transmission signal 35 is received by the radio unit 19, and the radio reception processing unit 18
To the message control unit 26 via The message control unit 26 analyzes the notified message, temporarily stores it in the main unit side memory 25, reads it out in the next step, and outputs it as a transmission signal 36 via the wireless transmission processing unit 17 and the wireless unit 19 to the destination remote control device 3A. I do.

In the remote control device 3A (of course, it is assumed that the vehicle is in operation), the transmission signal 36 is transmitted to the radio unit 2A.
0, and notifies the message control unit 32 via the wireless reception processing unit 22. The message control unit 32 analyzes this, confirms that the transmission destination is the own station, converts the code signal into a corresponding fixed message, notifies the real-time display control unit 34, and outputs the code signal to the touch panel via the output processing unit 30. The message is displayed in the section 28. That is, the desired message is transmitted from the remote control device 3B to the remote control device 3A, with the water heater main body 2 acting as a relay station. If the buzzer 14 is operated at the same time as the message arrival, the transmission to the other party becomes more reliable.

In order to improve the reliability of the transmission itself,
Upon receiving transmission signal 36, remote control device 3 </ b> A returns response signal 37 toward water heater main body 2. The content of the response is the presence / absence of a transmission error, that is, determination of normal / abnormal. In the event of an abnormality, retransmission is performed from the transmission side (water heater main body 2), and a retry is performed until normal termination. The number of retries is, for example, up to three times. Under normal conditions, the water heater main body 2 returns a response signal 38 to the remote control device 3B.

In order to realize the message transmission function described in the second embodiment, the data that needs to be stored in each remote controller 3 is downloaded as a part of the software program by the download method shown in the first embodiment. It goes without saying that the water heater body 2 automatically transmits and stores the data to each remote control device 3.

Embodiment 3 FIG. Next, a remote control device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, the remote control device 3 has a secretary function,
In short, for example, it is possible to realize the same function as that which is commercially available as an electronic organizer or a similar one, and downloads the data necessary for each remote controller 3 shown in the first embodiment. The advantage of being able to send in a simple manner is also used here.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the secretary function of the third embodiment. In the figure, reference numeral 31c denotes a remote control side memory for storing programs and data necessary for achieving the secretary function, and the storage is performed by the download method from the water heater main body 2 as described above. 39 is a time control unit that independently updates the time, 40 is a time detection unit that detects a scheduled time, and 41 is a secretary function unit, the operation of which will be described below.

The secretary function itself operates by the remote controller 3 alone. First, when the secretary function is selected and set on the menu screen of the touch panel section 28, the signal is notified to the menu control section 33 via the input processing section 29 and the secretary function section 41 is activated. The secretary function unit 41 is a real-time display control unit 34
To the secretary function screen, and the screen is displayed on the touch panel unit 28 via the output processing unit 30. Therefore, a schedule is set. The schedule is set by inputting a time and a message to be displayed at the time. The setting contents are input by the secretary function unit 41 via the input processing unit 29 and the menu control unit 33, and are stored in the remote control memory 31a.

Separately, secretary function unit 41 requests time detection unit 40 to detect the time. The time detection unit 40 monitors the output from the time control unit 39, and notifies the secretary function unit 41 when the scheduled time comes. As a result, the secretary function unit 41 notifies the content of the message corresponding to the set time to the real-time display control unit 34, and at the same time, gives a voice notification using the buzzer 14. The real-time display control unit 34 displays a message of the notified setting content regardless of what screen is displayed on the touch panel unit 28 at that time.

The displayed message is cleared after a certain set time elapses, but can also be cleared by a person recognizing the schedule message and inputting "clear" in the menu. The buzzer is cleared at the same time. Further, the change or deletion of the schedule content can be performed in the same manner as at the time of setting.

In each of the embodiments described above, the remote control device applied to the water heater is described. However, the present invention is not limited to the water heater in particular. Further, the input / output processing unit 27 is not limited to the touch panel.

[0051]

As described above, the present invention is applicable to the main device.
Predetermined main unit memory and download operation control unit, or
The remote control device has a predetermined download determination unit and
Each remote control device is equipped with a remote control memory.
Can be produced and managed according to uniform specifications.
R / R of each remote control device
Economical without having to replace OM
And a remote control device that is easy to operate. Also,
Remote control message control unit and main unit message control unit
And encode the message as an arbitrary message
Arbitrary by processing separately from fixed messages
Messages can be exchanged efficiently between remote controllers
I can. Also, the above information is stored in the remote control memory.
Software programs that need to be stored
Send and store in download process from
With remote control devices manufactured to uniform specifications.
And it is easy to greatly expand its functions.
You.

The main unit also has a predetermined main unit side memory and
Download control unit and remote control unit.
Fixed download judgment unit and remote control memory
Because with, respectively, each remote control device is made of a uniform specification
・ Can manage and modify / change programs
Need to replace the ROM of each remote control device.
Economical and easy-to-operate remote
A control device is realized. It also has a designated secretary function section.
The message required by the desired schedule.
Display can be performed, and the remote control
The function of the device is further expanded. And in this case, too,
Method of storing software program in download process and
The secretary function can be easily realized
You.

Also, input / output for input operation and output display
By configuring the force processing unit with a touch panel, software
Standard for miniaturization of this part, which can freely deal with expansion and change of functions
And productivity and economy are improved.

Also, depending on the status of the response from the remote control device,
Resend the same software program
Real download processing can be performed.

Transmission is made with a response signal from the remote control device.
Confirm the contents to ensure accurate and accurate download
Processing can be performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a remote control device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a download process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a download sequence according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a remote control device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a remote controller 3 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an operation panel of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a flow and a signal format of a transmission signal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a remote control device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a remote control device applied to the hot water supply device.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conventional remote control device.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation panel of a remote controller 3 in a conventional remote controller.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 water heater, 2 water heater body, 3 remote control device, 1
5, 25 body side memory, 16 download operation control unit, 19, 20 radio unit, 23 download determination unit,
24, 31 remote control side memory, 26 main body side message control section, 27 input / output processing section, 28 touch panel section, 32 remote control side message control section, 41 secretary function section.

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Hiroshi Takegaki 8-1-1 Tsukaguchi Honcho, Amagasaki City Inside Communications Equipment Works, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (72) Inventor Satoshi Ueda 2-5-1 Inaji, Amagasaki City Mitsubishi (56) References JP-A-6-44167 (JP, A) JP-A-64-51897 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) ) H04Q 9/00

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A remote control device comprising: a main device to be controlled; and a remote control device for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the main device via communication means to control the main device. Downloads the main body side memory for storing the software program of the remote control device for each operation type and the operation type software program instructed for the commanded remote control device from the main body side memory and transmits it to the remote control device. An operation control unit, the remote control device includes a download determination unit that determines whether there is a transmission error in the software program received from the main device via the communication unit and returns a correct or incorrect response signal; those with remote control memory for storing a software program received when there is no
A is, to allow the exchange of messages between the remote controller mutually
For this reason, fixed messages that are relatively frequently used
Encode the message and search it for each other
The fixed message code search file for
Store it as a software program in the main unit memory,
Download operation control unit and download determination unit
To the remote control side memory of each remote control device.
So as to store, further, to the remote controller, the input-of the message
An input / output processing unit for displaying, and the remote control side memory
Based on the stored contents of
If the message signal is a fixed message,
Converted and any message other than fixed message
Specify the destination remote control device as a signal
The message signal transmitted to the main unit and received
For fixed mode signals, the converted fixed message and optional
If the message is a message, the arbitrary message
The remote control side message control unit to be displayed on the control unit
The main unit described above receives the fixed data received from the destination remote control device.
Fixed message code signal or arbitrary message signal
Body side menu Tsu cell to be transmitted to to the next city destination remote control device
Remote control apparatus characterized by comprising a chromatography di controller. 2. A main unit to be controlled and a communication device
A signal is sent to and received from the main unit via the
Remote control device with remote control device for controlling body device
In the device, the main unit is provided with the remote control device for each operation type.
Main unit memory for storing soft programs and command
Operation type software commanded for the remote controller
Read the remote program from the main unit memory
A download operation control unit that sends data to the
In addition, the remote control device has the communication from the main device.
Transmission error in the soft program received via the means
Down to judge whether there is or not and return a correct or incorrect response signal
Load judgment unit and software received when there is no transmission error
With remote control side memory for storing remote programs
And sending a desired message to the remote controller at a desired time.
To provide the secretary function to display, the remote control side
Schedule consisting of the above time and message in memory
Save the file and enter the time
An input / output processing unit for inputting and displaying the message; and
The schedule input from the input / output processing unit is
In addition to storing the data in
The corresponding message at the time
Secretary read from memory and displayed on the input / output processing unit
It is equipped with a functional unit, and is stored in advance in the main unit side memory as a software program
Store the common schedule and download
Each remote control using the
From the remote control device
A remote control device characterized in that it is stored in addition to an input individual schedule . 3. An input / output processing unit comprising an input operation and an output table.
Display on the same screen.
The remote control device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 4. The download operation control unit of the main unit,
The status of the response from the remote controller to the transmitted signal
To send the same software program again
The remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: 5. The download operation control unit of the main unit,
Receives an incorrect response signal from the remote controller for the transmitted signal.
If no response signal is received within a predetermined time.
If the same software program is sent again
The remote control device according to claim 4, wherein: