JPH01249017A - Remote control device concurrently used as key holder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve service to a visitor as well as to prevent the visitor from playing a trick on a key holder and taking it out with him by utilizing a remote control unit as the key holder, which controls a television, an air conditioner and illuminators provided in a room, and thereby letting a key for the room be attached on the unit. CONSTITUTION:A remote control unit 1 is equipped with a case main body in a long and slender box form while a key board 3 is being provided for its surface, and a key 10 is attached thereon. The case main body 2 is divided into three spaces by partitions 4c and 4d, and respective spaces are provided with a battery housing section 5, a control device 7 and an infra-red LED 8 respectively. A visitor to a hotel can freely operate each equipment in a room by means of the unit, and turn it back to a front desk when he checks out from the hotel. These situation therefore causes him to handle the unit carefully, thereby preventing him from playing a trick on it, and also prevents him from taking it out with him.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application!!?) The present invention relates to a key chain/remote control device suitable for use mainly in hotels and the like.

(Prior Technology) Conventionally, in hotel vendor systems, key chains for hotel guest rooms have a built-in storage device and a battery that powers the storage device, and when the tip is inserted into a predetermined location of a vending machine installed in the guest room, the Vending machines allow you to take out products freely, and the number and number of products taken out are also
is stored in the storage device.

In addition, hotel guest rooms are equipped with tables that have built-in devices to adjust the guest room's air conditioning, lighting, time, etc., allowing guests to easily control the guest room's temperature, lighting, etc. There are many.

However, although remote control TVs are commonly used as TVs installed in guest rooms, the reality is that in many hotels, programs are directly selected using the channel switch on the TV or VTR.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) Therefore, when attempting to introduce remote control TVs, air conditioners, lighting, etc. into guest rooms in order to improve the service provided to hotel guests, the following problems occur. First, if the remote control device is left in the guest room, there is a risk that guests will neglect the remote control device and play with it or take it home without permission.

Furthermore, since the remote control devices are distributed in each guest room, replacing the batteries is time consuming and troublesome.

This invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and when used in a hotel, the remote control device can be used as a key chain and can be easily maintained because the remote control device must be handled psychologically with care, so there will be no mischief or taking it home. is intended to provide.

[Structure of the Invention (Means for Solving the Problem) This invention uses a remote control device as a key chain, which has the function of controlling devices installed in the room such as a television, air conditioner, and lighting, to hold the key to the nuclear room. It is characterized by being worn.

This invention can be effectively utilized especially by configuring it for use in hotel guest rooms.

It is also desirable that the remote control device have a function of outputting a dedicated code for the target room.

(Function) The above configuration is convenient because the user can easily operate the equipment in the room at hand. Therefore, by configuring this for use in hotel rooms, it is possible to improve service to guests.

Furthermore, by attaching a key, the remote control device is used as a key chain, so it is psychologically more careful to handle, and mischief and sluggishness can be suppressed.

Furthermore, since the device is customarily returned to the front desk when checking out, maintenance is easy, and battery replacement can be done all at once at the front desk.

Furthermore, by providing a function to output a dedicated code for the target room, there is no risk of erroneously operating equipment in other rooms.

(Example) Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the inside.

The remote control device 1 includes an elongated box-shaped case body 2, and a keyboard 3 is provided on the top surface of the case body 2.

The case body 2 is partitioned into three spaces by partition walls 4a and 4b, and the space at the left end in the figure is a battery storage section 5 in which a battery 6 is stored.

A control device 7 is provided in the second space 1iJj, and an infrared LED 8 is provided on the right end side wall of the third space.

9 indicates the cover.

The control device 7 generates a signal corresponding to the code inputted from the keyboard 3, and radiates the signal to the outside by an infrared LED 8.

In other words, keys 3a to 3d on keyboard 3 are for controlling the remote control TV in the guest room, key 3a is for turning on/off the TV power, key 3b is for channel selection, and keys 3c and 3d are for volume up/down. Can be done down.

Keys 3e and 3g are for controlling the air conditioner in the guest room, key 3e is for turning on/off the air conditioner power, keys 3f and 3g are for adjusting the strength of the air conditioner, 3h is for turning on/off the lighting in the guest room, and 31 is for locking the door. Turn on/off.

On the other hand, each device installed in a hotel guest room is linked to a remote control device 1 dedicated to that guest room, and has a function to receive and identify a code dedicated to each room emitted from the remote control device 1. ing.

A hotel guest receives a remote control device 1 with a guest room key 10 attached at the time of check-in, can use it in the guest room to freely operate various devices in the room, and returns it to the front desk when checking out.

Therefore, the remote control device will be handled with care, so there will be no mischief or taking it home without permission.
can be easily replaced at the front desk.

In addition, although the above-mentioned Example showed the case where this invention was comprised for hotel guest rooms, this invention is not limited to this.

For example, in the past, important spare keys have often been lost even at home, but in the above embodiment, a key storage part that can be opened and closed is formed in the case body 2, and the key can be stored in this part. If the key is an important spare key, you can specify where to keep it, so there is no risk of losing it.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and can have different configurations without changing the gist.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, when used in a hotel room, the remote control device can be used as a ghee holder and can be easily maintained because the remote control device can be handled psychologically with care, so there will be no mischief or taking it home. be able to.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
The figure is also a longitudinal sectional view. 1...Remote control unit f2...Case body 3
...Keyboard 3r%-31...Key 4a
, 4b-9, partition wall 5... battery storage section 6.
...Battery 7...Control device 8...Infrared LI18D 9...Cover 10...Key

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A remote control device that doubles as a key chain, characterized in that the key chain is a remote control device that has the function of controlling equipment such as a television, air conditioner, and lighting installed in a room, and a key for the room is attached to the remote control device. (2) The key chain remote control device according to claim 1, which is configured for use in a hotel guest room. (3) The key chain remote control device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the remote control device has a function of outputting a dedicated code for a target room.