JPH0294993A - Remote control instruction system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To miniaturize a remote control instruction device, to improve its operationability and to lower its cost by moving a circuit part necessary to realize a learning function into a controlled device. CONSTITUTION:A remote control signal reception part 33 to receive another different remote control signal into the inside of a remote control instruction device 10, a signal analysis circuit 32 to analyze, a storage part 35 to store, an operation switch part equipped with multiple switches to operate the multiple kinds of apparatuses with one remote control instruction device 10, a display output circuit, and the like are moved from the inside of the remote control instruction device 10 to the inside of a television receiver 30 being a device to be controlled. Thus, the miniaturization 10, the improvement of the operationability, lowering cost, higher reliability and the reduction of consumption power of the remote control instruction device are attained.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a remote control command device and a controlled device for controlling the main body of various electronic devices such as audio equipment and video equipment from a remote location. The present invention relates to a remote control command system comprising a device.

[Summary of the Invention] The present invention provides a remote control command system comprising a remote control command device and a controlled device for controlling various electronic devices such as audio equipment and video equipment from a remote location. In order to realize a learning function that allows a single remote control command device to remotely control multiple controlled devices, by moving the circuitry necessary from inside the remote control command device to inside the controlled device, remote control commands can be realized. This makes it possible to downsize the device, improve operability, lower costs, increase reliability, and reduce power consumption.

[Prior Art] -C. Remote control devices for audio equipment such as tape recorders and players, or video equipment such as video tape recorders, etc., are complicated to operate individually, so there are many remote control devices depending on the functions of the equipment to be operated. It was necessary to provide a switch for operation.

In addition, in audio systems that combine audio equipment and audio-visual systems that combine video equipment, it is necessary to install a remote control command device for each device that makes up the system and perform remote control. A complicated operation had to be performed.

In addition, the conventional remote control command device equipped with a learning function is -
It is possible to remotely control multiple controlled devices using a single remote control command device, but the remote control command device is designed to allow use of other different remote control signals within the remote control command device. A remote control signal receiving unit for receiving the remote control signal, a signal analysis circuit for analyzing the received signal, and a remote control data obtained by analyzing the signal are stored inside the remote 1 mulberry cultivation command device. It was necessary to include a storage section for the purpose of the present invention and a transmission circuit for transmitting a remote control signal based on the stored remote control data. In addition, in order to make the remote control command device small, only a small and simple display section could be provided.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] As mentioned above, the conventional remote control command device with a learning function has the following problems:
It must be equipped with a remote control signal receiving section, a signal analysis circuit, a storage section, an operation switch section, 9 a display character pattern generation circuit, 2 a display drive circuit, a display section, etc. Therefore, the remote control command device becomes large and requires 9 parts. The disadvantages are that the number of points and costs increase, reliability is poor, and power consumption is large.

Furthermore, if the display section is made larger in order to improve operability, the remote control command device becomes larger, the number of parts per unit increases and the cost increases, and reliability also decreases.

Therefore, the present invention addresses the above-mentioned conventional problems and makes it possible to realize a remote control command device with a learning function that is small, easy to operate, low in cost, highly reliable, and consumes little power. The purpose is to provide a remote control command system.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned problems, the remote operation command system according to the present invention includes an operation switch section, a storage section in which remote operation data corresponding to the operation switch is stored, and a storage section for storing remote operation data corresponding to the operation switch section. At least a remote control signal transmitter that transmits the remote control data stored in the storage section in response to the operation of the operation switch, and an external interface circuit for exchanging the remote control data with the controlled device. a remote control signal receiving section that receives a remote control signal from any remote control control device; a signal analysis circuit that analyzes the received signal; A controlled device comprising a storage unit for storing operation data, and at least an external interface circuit and two display output circuits for exchanging remote operation data with the remote operation command device. It is said that

[Function] In the remote control command system according to the present invention, the circuitry necessary for realizing a learning function that enables remote control of a plurality of controlled devices with - remote control command devices is installed in the remote control command device. By transferring from the inside to the controlled '4'# device,
Miniaturization of remote control command device.

Improved operability, lower cost, higher reliability, and (1) reduction in sound power.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of a remote operation command device and a controlled device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a remote control commanding device and a controlled device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the present invention is applied to remote control of a television receiver.

The remote operation command device 10 includes a storage iq unit 13. which stores data for remote operation sent from the controlled device.
Operation switch unit 14 for remote control. Remote control command device 10 and television receiver 30 as a controlled device
an external interface circuit for transferring data between 15. It is comprised of a remote control signal transmitter 16 for transmitting remote control signals and a CPU I such as a microcomputer system for controlling the various operations mentioned above.

The television receiver 30 is a controlled device.

External interface circuit 31 for transferring data to and from the remote control command device 10. A remote control signal receiving section 33 for receiving a remote control signal from any remote control command device. A signal analysis circuit 32 for analyzing this received signal. 35. Storing at least the remote control data obtained from the signal analysis circuit. It is composed of a display character pattern generation circuit 36 for displaying the operating status of the user and the operating status of the equipment, a display driving circuit 37, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display section 38, and a CPU 40 such as a microcomputer that controls the various operations mentioned above. Ru.

Hereinafter, in order to cause the remote operation command device 10 to store data for remote control (so-called learning) from the remote control command device 50 using different remote control signals via the television receiver 30 which is a controlled device. Explain the steps.

In FIG. 2, a remote control command device 10 is connected to a plug-in connector 51 provided on the front surface of a television receiver 30.
Connect electrically by mechanically inserting the This operation electrically connects the external interface circuit 15 and the external interface circuit 31 shown in FIG. 1, and this mechanical operation performs mode switching.

This mode switching refers to switching from a mode in which the controlled device is used as a normal remotely controlled device to a mode in which data is transferred and exchanged with the remote control command device. At this time, the switch arrangement of the operation switch section 14 of the remote control command device 10 and operation guidance such as "learning mode" are displayed on the CR7 display section 3. Select the switch to be stored in the operation switch unit 14 of the remote control command device IO. In response to this operation, the CRT display section 38 displays a blinking display of the selected switch, prompting the operator to confirm.

Next, in FIG. 2, the remote control command device 50, which uses a different remote control signal, is directed to the light receiving section in the remote control signal receiving section 33 of the television receiver R30, and the operation switch for storing the signal is operated.

A remote control signal corresponding to the operation switch is transmitted.

Whether or not it has been accurately received is displayed on the screen of the television receiver n, 30 (CR7 display section 38).

Next, in FIG. 1, the remote control signal is analyzed in a signal analysis circuit 32, and the obtained remote control data is stored in a storage section 35. This remote control data is transmitted to the remote control command device 10 via the external interface circuit 31 and the external interface circuit 15 of the remote control command device 10.
The data is transferred to the storage unit 13 and stored therein. When the storage is completed, the CR7 display unit 38 of the controlled device 30 will display “Import completed”.
A message is displayed.

Next, in FIG. 2, by separating the mechanical connection between the remote control command device 10 and the plug-in connector 51 of the television receiver 30, the electrical connection is cut off, and a remote control device is installed inside the remote control command device. A series of operations for storing data and operation of each device are completed.

If the controlled device is a television receiver as in this example, the screen of the television receiver can also be used as a guidance display for operations, etc., and each operation can be easily performed in an interactive manner. If the controlled device is a video tape recorder, for example, a liquid crystal display on the operation panel of the device may be used instead of the CR7 display 38. Alternatively, a display output circuit including the display character pattern generation circuit IP136 shown in FIG.
The video signal may be sent to and displayed on another device equipped with a display unit such as the above.

Next, as another application example, a procedure for causing the remote operation command device 10 to store data already stored in the storage unit 35 of the controlled device 30 will be described.

The m unit 35 is a large-capacity storage device or a RAM (
It consists of a random access memory (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), or both, and has already stored a large amount of data for multiple remote operations, and serves as a data base for numerous remote operation signals. This data header can be created by the same operation as in the above-described embodiment. That is, in FIG. 2, the remote control command device 50, which uses different remote control signals, is directed to the light receiving section of the remote control signal receiving section 33 of the television receiver 30 to cause the remote control signal ↑α to be transmitted (transmitting No. 3). First, press the switch representing the function on the front of the television receiver 30.Whether or not reception is accurate is displayed on the CR7 display section 38 of the television receiver 30.Next, the first
In the figure, the remote control signal is analyzed by a signal analysis circuit 32, and stored as data in a storage section 35, and at the same time, the function contents are also stored. A database can be created by repeatedly performing this series of operations for a plurality of remote control command devices 50.

In FIG. 2, the remote control command device 10 is connected to a plug-in connector 51 provided on the front surface of the television receiver 30.
By mechanically inserting the remote control command device 10 into the terminal, electrical connection is established, and mode switching is performed by this mechanical operation. This mode switching refers to switching from a mode in which the controlled device is used as a normal remote controlled device to a mode in which data is transferred and exchanged with the remote control command device. At this time, the CRT display section 38
Displays the switch arrangement of the operation switch section I4 of the remote operation command device 10 and operation guidance such as "learning mode". Next, the remote control command device 10 and the controlled device 30 are set to the key operation switch relocation mode by operating two, for example, mode changeover switches provided on the front surface of the controlled device 30. At this time, operation guidance such as "key relocation mode" is displayed on the CRT display section 3B.

Select the switch to be rewritten in the operation switch unit 14 of the remote control command device 10. In response to this operation, the above CR
A blinking display corresponding to the selected switch appears on the T display section 38, prompting the operator to perform 6 training.

Next, in FIG. 1, the functional contents of the remote control command of the data for remote control already stored in the record fq unit 35 of the controlled device 30 are shown. Marks and the like are displayed on the CR'F display section 38.

From this display content list, items necessary for rewriting are translated into Jff.

The data in the storage unit 35 corresponding to the item selected above is transferred to the storage unit 13 of the remote operation command device 10 via the external interface circuit 31 and the external interface circuit 15 of the remote operation command device 10 and stored therein. When the storage is completed, a message "Key relocation completed" is displayed on the CR7 display section 38 of the controlled device 30.

Next, in FIG. 2, by separating the mechanical connection between the remote control command device 10 and the plug-in connector 5■ of the television receiver 830, the electrical connection is cut off, and a remote control device is installed inside the remote control command device. A series of operations for storing data and operation of each device are completed.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As is clear from the description of the embodiments described above, according to the remote control command system according to the present invention, the remote control command system is provided with the remote control command inside the remote control command device in order to be able to use other different remote control signals. An operation switch equipped with a remote control signal receiving section for receiving signals, a signal analysis circuit for analyzing them, a storage section for storing them, and a large number of switches for operating various types of equipment with one remote control command device. Department.

By moving the display output circuit, etc. from inside the remote control command device to the inside of the controlled device, it is possible to downsize the remote control command device, improve operability, lower costs, increase reliability, and reduce power consumption. can do.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing the basic configuration of a remote operation command device and a controlled device of a remote operation command system according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the embodiment. ]0...Remote operation command device 11...Control CPU 13 of the remote operation command device...
Storage section 14... Operation switch section 15... External interface circuit 16... Remote control signal transmitting section 30... Television receiver 31, which is a controlled device.
...External interface circuit 32...Signal analysis circuit 33...Remote operation signal receiving section 35...Storage section 36...Display character pattern generation circuit 37...Display drive circuit 38...Display section 39 ... Display output circuit 40 ... CPU for controlling the controlled device 50 ... Remote operation command device 51 that uses different remote control signals ... Plug-in connector

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] An operation switch section, a storage section that stores remote operation data corresponding to the operation switch, and a remote operation that transmits the remote operation data stored in the storage section in response to the operation of the operation switch. a remote control command device comprising at least a signal transmitter and an external interface circuit for transmitting remote control data between the controlled device; and a remote control command device that receives remote control signals from any remote control command device. Remote operation data is exchanged between a remote operation signal receiving section, a signal analysis circuit that analyzes the received signal, a storage section that stores at least the remote operation data obtained from the signal analysis circuit, and the remote operation command device. A remote control command system consisting of a controlled device comprising at least an external interface circuit for transmitting information and a display output circuit.