EP2030100A2 - Remote control device - Google Patents

Remote control device

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EP2030100A2
EP2030100A2 EP07765936A EP07765936A EP2030100A2 EP 2030100 A2 EP2030100 A2 EP 2030100A2 EP 07765936 A EP07765936 A EP 07765936A EP 07765936 A EP07765936 A EP 07765936A EP 2030100 A2 EP2030100 A2 EP 2030100A2
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Stéphane Pelletier
Patrice Kaminer
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/0304—Detection arrangements using opto-electronic means
    • G06F3/0317—Detection arrangements using opto-electronic means in co-operation with a patterned surface, e.g. absolute position or relative movement detection for an optical mouse or pen positioned with respect to a coded surface
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03543—Mice or pucks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/00 - G06F3/048
    • G06F2203/033—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/033
    • G06F2203/0335—Finger operated miniaturized mouse

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  • the present invention relates generally to the field of wireless remote control devices.
  • the invention relates to an electronic remote control device comprising: a light source, a light signal receiver adapted to detect movements of at least one object outside the device illuminated by said light source and to generate signals representative of said object displacements; first and second electrical control means each having electrical terminals and each being adapted to vary an electrical resistance level between terminals as a function of a mechanical pressure applied to said electrical control means, a wireless radio signal transmitter, at least one power supply adapted to power said light source, said light signal receiver, said first and second electrical control means and said wireless radio signal transmitter, said wireless signal transmitter being adapted to transmit a pr a first type of radio signal representative of said object displacements detected by said light signal receiver and representative of variations in electrical resistance levels between the terminals of said first electrical control means and / or representative of variations in electrical resistance levels between the terminals of said second electrical control means.
  • Such a device is widely used in computing to allow wireless control of a computer having a receiver for decoding the first type of signal.
  • the device is known as Wireless Optical Mouse.
  • the device detects a relative movement with respect to an object with respect to which it is moving and transmits a first type of radio signal representative of this displacement to a computer.
  • the computer uses the relative movement information of the device vis-à-vis the object to control the movement of a pointer displayed on a computer screen.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose an improvement of the aforementioned device in order to extend its field of use beyond that of the computer control.
  • the device of the invention is essentially characterized in that it comprises an electronic control of the state change of the device adapted to selectively control said wireless signal transmitter transmitting a second type of wireless signal that is not representative of said object displacements possibly detected by said light signal receiver and representative of variations in electrical resistance levels between said first signal terminals; electrical control means and / or representative of variations of electrical resistance levels between the terminals of said second electrical control means.
  • the device transmits either a first type of signal or a second type of signal distinct from the first in that it does not contain data relating to the displacement of a object.
  • the device When the device transmits a first type of signal it is then in a wireless optical computer mouse function with two mouse buttons and the first type of signal then transmits: object movement information outside the device such as a mouse mats or a desk plan and information representative of the pressure applied (s) on one or both of the control means, ie so-called right or left clicks of the mouse according to that of the first or second control means which is pressed.
  • object movement information outside the device such as a mouse mats or a desk plan
  • information representative of the pressure applied (s) on one or both of the control means ie so-called right or left clicks of the mouse according to that of the first or second control means which is pressed.
  • the electronic state change control is adapted to selectively control the device to enter a state in which it transmits a first signal type in which object displacement information is incorporated or alternatively to enter a state where the device transmits a second type of signal different from the first type of signal.
  • the device no longer takes a wireless computer mouse function but a wireless remote control function with two control buttons.
  • the device of the invention can thus have two distinct utilities, one wireless remote control with two buttons and the other wireless optical mouse with two buttons (right and left clicks). It can also be ensured that the device is adapted so that the light signal receiver and / or the light source are powered electrically by said power supply only when the electronic control of change of state controls the passage of the device in a state where the device transmits a first type of signal.
  • the receiver and / or the light source are powered only when they are necessary for sensing object displacement information and for transmitting a first type of signal, that is to say when the device is in transmission configuration. the first type of signal.
  • the state change command commands said wireless signal transmitter to transmit the second type of wireless signal, it also controls the shutdown of the power supply of the light signal receiver and / or the light source.
  • the device can be adapted to adopt three states distinct from each other. This state change is controlled by the device state change command.
  • the first of these three states is the one in which the transmitter emits a first type of signal (use wireless optical mouse).
  • the second of these three states is the one in which the transmitter emits a second type of signal (remote control use).
  • the third of these three states is a state in which the transmitter emits no signal and the light source is energized to produce illumination (use of the flashlight device).
  • the device comprises a main structure on which is assembled a secondary structure carrying the light signal receiver and the light source and that the secondary structure is selectively movable relative to the main structure.
  • This embodiment makes it possible to orient the light signal receiver and the light source with respect to the main structure and allows an ergonomic adaptation of the device.
  • the light signal receiver which is an optical sensor and the light source (light emitter) are fixed on the secondary structure and thus orient themselves simultaneously during the displacement of the secondary structure with respect to the main structure.
  • the device comprises a hollow passage adapted to receive at least a portion of a hand of a user.
  • This embodiment allows a user to wear the device of the invention on his hand without having to hold it by hand tightening. At least some of the dimensions and shapes of this recess are adjustable by means of adjustment means such as an elastic band or a flexible band of adjustable length.
  • adjustment means such as an elastic band or a flexible band of adjustable length.
  • the hollow passage may take the form of an elastic sleeve and or an elastic bracelet.
  • the device has the shape of a ring or a glove.
  • This embodiment promotes the ergonomics of use of the device by making it portable in the manner of a clothing accessory.
  • At least one of the first and / or second electrical control means is a pressure sensor adapted to continuously vary said electrical resistance value between terminals as a function of a mechanical pressure exerted on it.
  • first and / or second electrical control means is a pressure sensor adapted to continuously vary said electrical resistance value between terminals as a function of a mechanical pressure exerted on it.
  • the radio signal transmitter it is possible for the user to have a command not in all or nothing but a continuously variable control as a function of the pressure he exerts on this electrical control means (the electrical resistance between terminals can be proportionally variable or inversely proportional to the pressure). It is also possible for the radio signal transmitter to be adapted so that the second type of signal generated is representative of an estimated value of pressure applied to at least one of said sensors.
  • the estimated value of pressure applied to at least one of said sensors is obtained by estimating an electrical resistance value between terminals, this resistance being variable depending on the pressure applied on this sensor.
  • the transmitter is adapted to transmit a second type of signal containing information representative of the resistance value between terminals of the pressure sensor.
  • This information may be encoded in the second type of signal by at least three different codes.
  • the first of these codes makes it possible to transmit information that can be likened to "relatively low pressure exerted on the sensor".
  • the second code distinct from the previous one makes it possible to transmit information that can be likened to "relatively average pressure exerted on the sensor".
  • the third code, distinct from the preceding codes, makes it possible to transmit information that can be likened to "relatively strong pressure exerted on the sensor".
  • the information transmitted in the second type of signal can thus indicate whether there is or no support on the sensor and indicate the exact value of the force of support on this sensor.
  • the information transmitted in code form is a numerical value within a range of pressure values measurable by said device.
  • the radio signal transmitter transmits coded signals according to a communication protocol well known in the field of radio communication under the name "Bluetooth”.
  • the secondary structure has the shape of a swivel wheel in a wheel rotation axis. It can also be arranged that the device comprises a pocket adapted to place a parallelepiped-shaped object of cross-sectional dimensions of less than 3 centimeters by 3 centimeters.
  • This parallelepiped shaped object may for example be a USB receiver adapted to be connected to a computer and to receive interpret said first type of signal and thus allow use of the device as optical smile.
  • the device comprises first and second portions movable relative to each other between a configuration in which these portions are relatively distant from each other and a so-called storage configuration in which these portions are relatively close to one another, the first portion carrying the first and second electronic control means and the second portion comprising a selective immobilization device of the first and second portions in their so-called storage configuration.
  • This embodiment makes it possible to give the device of the invention a relatively compact shape when the user wishes to store it and alternatively to give the device of the invention a deployed form when the user needs to use one of said first and / or second electronic control means.
  • FIG. 1 represents a device of the invention during its use as a wireless remote control, this device having a form of glove worn by the user in this embodiment the device emits the second type of signal;
  • Figure 2 shows the device of the invention alone and deployed in a plane;
  • Figure 3 shows the device of the invention during use, while it transmits a first type of signal indicating a relative movement of the device relative to an object;
  • FIG. 4 represents a detail view of the device of FIG. 1, while it transmits a second type of signal;
  • FIG. 1 represents a device of the invention during its use as a wireless remote control, this device having a form of glove worn by the user in this embodiment the device emits the second type of signal;
  • Figure 3 shows the device of the invention during use, while it transmits a first type of signal indicating a relative movement of the device relative to an object;
  • FIG. 4 represents a detail view of the device of FIG. 1, while it transmits a second type of signal;
  • FIG. 1 represents a device of the invention during its
  • FIG. 5 shows a device of the invention equipped with a wheel serving as electronic control of the change of state, the support of the light source and the receiver of light signals, this wheel being pivotally assembled on a ring itself pivoting to allow movement of the wheel relative to the rest of the device.
  • the invention relates to a wireless remote control device 1 equipped with an object displacement sensor 4 (in this case a light signal receiver 3).
  • This device has the shape of a glove 18 covering only one of the fingers of the user in this case the index.
  • This glove 18 visible in FIG. 1 has a band forming a bracelet 17 for holding the glove at the user's wrist and a sleeve 16 surrounding the index finger 22.
  • the bracelet 17 has hook velvet strips forming a means for adjustment 15 of the length of the bracelet.
  • the sleeve that forms a hollow passage 14 does not cover the finger 22 over its entire length to allow the user to keep the free index end.
  • the sleeve carries pressure sensors 19a, 19b respectively forming first and second electrical control means 6a, 6b. These sensors are arranged on the sleeve so as to be placed opposite the thumb of the user who can thus apply pressure to one and / or the other of these pressure sensors.
  • Each of these pressure sensors has two terminals 7 and is adapted so that the electrical resistance between these terminals varies as a function of the mechanical pressure 8a, 8b exerted on these sensors.
  • first and second electrical control means 6a, ⁇ b are generally on / off switches having a current interruption configuration and a current pass authorization configuration.
  • the electrical resistance between the terminals of the switch is very high (this electrical resistance generally corresponding to the resistance of the air occupying a space between two contacts of the switch).
  • the electrical resistance between the terminals of the switch is very low (this electrical resistance generally corresponds to the resistance of conductors constituting the switch). It follows therefore that the electrical resistance between terminals 7 of the switch varies as a function of the pressure exerted on the switch.
  • the device also comprises a wheel 13 (secondary structure) rotatably mounted relative to said elastic sleeve 16 along an axis of revolution 20 of the wheel.
  • the light source 2 and the receiver 3 are mounted on the wheel and oriented towards the outside of the disk forming this wheel. This arrangement is chosen so that the movement of an object illuminated by the signal receiver 2 is detected by the light signal receiver 3 and this receiver generates electrical signals representative of these displacements.
  • the device also comprises a radio signal transmitter 9 and a power supply 10 (battery or accumulator) placed in a lining of the glove, at its wristband 17.
  • the device also comprises an electronic control for changing the state of the device 11 formed by a means for detecting the position of rotation of the wheel along its axis 20.
  • the set of electronic elements constituting the device are electrically connected to the radio signal transmitter which has a management unit of the device receiving and interpreting the commands given by the user via the sensors and controlling the electronic elements according to these orders.
  • the electronic state change control 11 of the device is formed by a rotary switch controlled by the wheel 13. The pivoting of the wheel 13 in a first position of the FIGS. 2 and 3 change the electronic state change control to a position where it controls the transmission of the first type of signal Sl.
  • the light source and the light signal receiver are oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the index to be vis-à-vis the object 4 to be observed.
  • the pivoting of the wheel 13 in a second position different from the first causes the electronic state change control to enter a position where it controls the transmission of the second type of signal S2. It is thus easy for the user to change the mode of use of the device by simply pivoting a wheel 13 which is placed at the end of its index 22. Since the wheel also supports the light source 2 and the receiver 3, it constitutes a user-orientable structure for orienting the light emitted by the light source.
  • This advantageous embodiment allows the user, using a same wheel 13 to orient the light source 2 and change the state of the device for use as a wireless optical mouse or as a remote control wireless or possibly as a simple flashlight.
  • the device transmits the first signal type Sl, it is intended for a reception means 24 such as a sl receiving USB key to allow the use of the device as a computer mouse 23.
  • the first signal S1 contains information relating to object displacement and support or non-support information for each control means 6a and 6b.
  • each piece of information representative of a pressure level applied to an electrical control means represents a numerical value of the applied pressure making it possible to quantify this pressure.
  • the second type of signal may advantageously be used to remotely control the acceleration of an engine by means of the information representative of the pressure applied to the first electrical control means 6a and to remotely control the deceleration of an engine by means of the information representative of the pressure applied to the second electrical control means 6b.
  • the desired acceleration and deceleration values are variable depending on the pressure applied to each pressure sensor 6a, 6b.
  • the role of the receiving device S2 is to interpret S2 and to transmit an acceleration or deceleration setpoint to the engine to which it is assigned.
  • This engine can be an electric skateboard motor that the user controls wirelessly.
  • the invention relates to also an assembly comprising the electronic remote control device 1 and a vehicle with the S2 receiving device 25, the latter being connected to an electric drive motor of the vehicle to control acceleration and deceleration according to the second type signal S2 transmitted by the radio signal transmitter 9.
  • the secondary structure 13 which here has a wheel shape 13 is mechanically connected to a wheel pressure sensor, this wheel pressure sensor being itself electrically connected to the radio signal transmitter 9
  • the wheel pressure sensor being adapted so that during a support along a bearing axis preferably coincides with the wheel rotation axis 20, this pressure sensor transmits a signal to said transmitter.
  • the transmitter itself is adapted so that at reception of the signal from the wheel pressure sensor and possibly subject to the execution of a test of this signal, it transmits a wheel support information introduced in the first type radio signal or in the second type of radio signal depending on whether the device is in a state where it transmits the first type of signal or in a state where it transmits the second type of signal.
  • the wheel support information transmitted via the first type of signal can be interpreted by the computer 23 receiving it via the receiver of Sl 24 as an instruction of validation in the manner of pressing the validation key of a keyboard.
  • the transmission of the wheel support information via the first type or the second type of signal is subject to the execution of a test of the wheel support signal. This test makes it possible to identify the real will of the user before sending the wheel support information. For example, this test may be the following:
  • the device of the invention may comprise a display screen preferably of the LCD screen type. This screen is preferably adapted to display information received via a radio signal receiver of the device.
  • the invention also relates to an assembly according to the invention provided with the electronic device and a mobile telephone, the radio signal receiver of the device being adapted to receive a signal from the mobile telephone and to process this signal so as to display information from mobile phone on the device screen.
  • the device of the invention can be used to display information of a mobile phone without have to grab this phone.
  • This embodiment is particularly useful when the device is in the form of a glove, since it can then be used as: wireless optical smile; remote control which makes it possible to control the vehicle of the assembly of the invention; remote information display from a mobile phone.
  • the radio signal transmitter 9 it is possible for the radio signal transmitter 9 to be adapted to transmit a third type of control signal of the mobile phone of the set.
  • This command is preferably a start command of telephone communication and / or a command of end of telephone communication and / or navigation in menus of functions of the telephone.
  • the device of the invention is used to remotely control a phone without having to enter this phone.
  • the device of the invention is then used as a wireless remote terminal for communication with the telephone.
  • This device which preferably has the shape of a glove then concentrates in addition to its function of wireless mouse and vehicle remote control, mobile phone control functions and display in one and the same object. The user who wears the device in the manner of a glove is no longer obliged to enter his phone to make or receive a call or to view information from the phone.
  • the device comprises a main structure 12 on which is assembled a secondary structure 13 carrying the light source 2
  • the light signal receiver 3 is disposed on the main structure 12 and not on the secondary structure 13 which is an alternative to the embodiment where the light source 2 and the light signal receiver 3 are carried by the secondary structure 13.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic remote control device (1) comprising a wireless hertzian signal transmitter (9) which is used to transmit a first type of hertzian signal (SI) indicating the movement of objects detected by a light signal receiver and variations in the levels of electrical resistance between the terminals of first and second electrical control means (6a, 6b). The inventive device (1) also comprises a electronic control mechanism for changing the state of the device (11), said mechanism being designed to selectively instruct the wireless signal transmitter (9) to transmit a second type of hertzian signal (SN) which does not indicate the movement of objects but does indicate variations in the levels of electrical resistance of the first and second electrical control means (6a, 6b), said level of resistance depending on a pressure applied to the control means.

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DISPOSITIF DE COMMANDE A DISTANCE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE
La présente invention concerne, de façon générale, le domaine des dispositifs de commande à distance sans fil.The present invention relates generally to the field of wireless remote control devices.
Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne un dispositif électronique de commande à distance comprenant : une source lumineuse, - un récepteur de signaux lumineux adapté pour détecter des déplacements d'au moins un objet extérieur au dispositif éclairé par ladite source lumineuse et pour générer des signaux représentatifs desdits déplacements d' objet, - des premier et second moyens de commande électriques possédant chacun des bornes électriques et étant chacun adapté pour faire varier un niveau de résistance électrique entre bornes en fonction d'une pression mécanique appliquée sur ledit moyen de commande électrique, un émetteur de signaux hertziens sans fil, au moins une alimentation électrique adaptée pour alimenter ladite source lumineuse, ledit récepteur de signaux lumineux, lesdits premier et second moyens de commande électrique et ledit émetteur de signaux hertziens sans fil, ledit émetteur de signaux sans fil étant adapté pour transmettre un premier type de signal hertzien représentatif desdits déplacements d'objet détectés par ledit récepteur de signaux lumineux et représentatif de variations de niveaux de résistance électrique entre les bornes dudit premier moyen de commande électrique et/ou représentatif de variations de niveaux de résistance électrique entre les bornes dudit second moyen de commande électrique.More particularly, the invention relates to an electronic remote control device comprising: a light source, a light signal receiver adapted to detect movements of at least one object outside the device illuminated by said light source and to generate signals representative of said object displacements; first and second electrical control means each having electrical terminals and each being adapted to vary an electrical resistance level between terminals as a function of a mechanical pressure applied to said electrical control means, a wireless radio signal transmitter, at least one power supply adapted to power said light source, said light signal receiver, said first and second electrical control means and said wireless radio signal transmitter, said wireless signal transmitter being adapted to transmit a pr a first type of radio signal representative of said object displacements detected by said light signal receiver and representative of variations in electrical resistance levels between the terminals of said first electrical control means and / or representative of variations in electrical resistance levels between the terminals of said second electrical control means.
Un tel dispositif est largement utilisé en informatique pour permettre une commande sans fil d'un ordinateur disposant d'un récepteur permettant le décodage du premier type de signal. Dans cette application le dispositif est connu sous le nom de souri optique sans fil. Lors de son déplacement le dispositif détecte un mouvement relatif qu'il a vis à vis d'un objet par rapport auquel il se déplace et transmet un premier type de signal hertzien représentatif de ce déplacement vers un ordinateur. Après décodage de ce premier type de signal, l'ordinateur utilise l'information de déplacement relatif du dispositif vis-à-vis de l'objet pour commander le déplacement d'un pointeur affiché sur un écran de 1' ordinateur .Such a device is widely used in computing to allow wireless control of a computer having a receiver for decoding the first type of signal. In this application the device is known as Wireless Optical Mouse. During its displacement, the device detects a relative movement with respect to an object with respect to which it is moving and transmits a first type of radio signal representative of this displacement to a computer. After decoding this first type of signal, the computer uses the relative movement information of the device vis-à-vis the object to control the movement of a pointer displayed on a computer screen.
La présente invention a pour but de proposer une amélioration du dispositif précité afin d'en élargir son domaine d'utilisation au-delà de celui de la commande d' ordinateur .The object of the present invention is to propose an improvement of the aforementioned device in order to extend its field of use beyond that of the computer control.
A cette fin, le dispositif de l'invention, par ailleurs conforme à la définition générique qu'en donne le préambule défini précédemment, est essentiellement caractérisé en ce qu' il comporte une commande électronique de changement d'état du dispositif adaptée pour commander sélectivement audit émetteur de signaux sans fil de transmettre un second type de signal hertzien non représentatif desdits déplacements d'objet éventuellement détectés par ledit récepteur de signaux lumineux et représentatif de variations de niveaux de résistance électrique entre les bornes dudit premier moyen de commande électrique et/ou représentatif de variations de niveaux de résistance électrique entre les bornes dudit second moyen de commande électrique.To this end, the device of the invention, moreover, conforming to the generic definition given in the preamble defined above, is essentially characterized in that it comprises an electronic control of the state change of the device adapted to selectively control said wireless signal transmitter transmitting a second type of wireless signal that is not representative of said object displacements possibly detected by said light signal receiver and representative of variations in electrical resistance levels between said first signal terminals; electrical control means and / or representative of variations of electrical resistance levels between the terminals of said second electrical control means.
En fonction de l'ordre donné par la commande électronique de changement d'état le dispositif transmet soit un premier type de signal soit un second type de signal distinct du premier en ce qu' il ne contient pas de données relatives au déplacement d'un objet.According to the order given by the electronic control of change of state, the device transmits either a first type of signal or a second type of signal distinct from the first in that it does not contain data relating to the displacement of a object.
Lorsque le dispositif émet un premier type de signal il est alors dans une fonction de souri informatique optique sans fil dotée de deux boutons de souri et le premier type de signal transmet alors : des informations de déplacement d'objet extérieur au dispositif tel qu'un tapis de souri ou un plan de bureau ainsi une information représentative de la ou des pressions appliquée (s) sur l'un et/ou l'autre des moyens de commande, c'est à dire des clics dits droit ou gauche de la souris selon celui des premier ou second moyens de commande qui est pressé.When the device transmits a first type of signal it is then in a wireless optical computer mouse function with two mouse buttons and the first type of signal then transmits: object movement information outside the device such as a mouse mats or a desk plan and information representative of the pressure applied (s) on one or both of the control means, ie so-called right or left clicks of the mouse according to that of the first or second control means which is pressed.
La commande électronique de changement d'état est adaptée pour commander sélectivement au dispositif de passer dans un état dans lequel il transmet un premier type signal dans lequel sont incorporées des informations de déplacement d'objet ou alternativement de passer dans un état où le dispositif transmet un second type de signal différent du premier type de signal.The electronic state change control is adapted to selectively control the device to enter a state in which it transmits a first signal type in which object displacement information is incorporated or alternatively to enter a state where the device transmits a second type of signal different from the first type of signal.
Ce second type • de signal ne contient pas d'informations relatives au déplacement d'objet (informations captées par le capteur optique ou récepteur de signaux lumineux) . Dans ce mode alternatif de fonctionnement du dispositif, le dispositif prend alors non plus une fonction de souri informatique sans fils mais une fonction de télécommande sans fils dotée de deux boutons de commande . • the second type of signal does not contain information about the object displacement (information sensed by the optical sensor or optical signal receiver). In this alternative mode of operation of the device, the device then no longer takes a wireless computer mouse function but a wireless remote control function with two control buttons.
Le dispositif de l'invention peut ainsi avoir deux utilités distinctes l'une de télécommande sans fils à deux boutons et l'autre de souri optique sans fils à deux boutons (clics droit et gauche) . On peut également faire en sorte que le dispositif soit adapté pour que le récepteur de signaux lumineux et/ou la source lumineuse ne soient alimentés électriquement par ladite alimentation électrique que lorsque la commande électronique de changement d' état commande le passage du dispositif dans un état où le dispositif transmet un premier type de signal.The device of the invention can thus have two distinct utilities, one wireless remote control with two buttons and the other wireless optical mouse with two buttons (right and left clicks). It can also be ensured that the device is adapted so that the light signal receiver and / or the light source are powered electrically by said power supply only when the electronic control of change of state controls the passage of the device in a state where the device transmits a first type of signal.
Ainsi le récepteur et/ou la source lumineuse sont alimentés que lorsqu'ils sont nécessaires pour capter des informations de déplacement d'objet et pour transmettre un premier type de signal, c'est-à-dire lorsque le dispositif est en configuration de transmission du premier type de signal.Thus, the receiver and / or the light source are powered only when they are necessary for sensing object displacement information and for transmitting a first type of signal, that is to say when the device is in transmission configuration. the first type of signal.
Lorsque la commande de changement d' état commande audit émetteur de signaux sans fil de transmettre le second type de signal hertzien elle commande également la coupure de l'alimentation électrique du récepteur de signaux lumineux et/ou de la source lumineuse.When the state change command commands said wireless signal transmitter to transmit the second type of wireless signal, it also controls the shutdown of the power supply of the light signal receiver and / or the light source.
Dans un mode de réalisation de l'invention le dispositif peut être adapté pour adopter trois états distincts les uns des autres. Ce changement d'état est commandé par la commande de changement d' état du dispositif . Le premier de ces trois états est celui dans lequel l'émetteur émet un premier type de signal (utilisation en souri optique sans fil) .In one embodiment of the invention the device can be adapted to adopt three states distinct from each other. This state change is controlled by the device state change command. The first of these three states is the one in which the transmitter emits a first type of signal (use wireless optical mouse).
Le second de ces trois états est celui dans lequel l'émetteur émet un second type de signal (utilisation en télécommande) .The second of these three states is the one in which the transmitter emits a second type of signal (remote control use).
Le troisième de ces trois états est un état dans lequel l'émetteur n'émet aucun signal et où la source lumineuse est alimentée afin de produire un éclairage (utilisation du dispositif en lampe de poche) .The third of these three states is a state in which the transmitter emits no signal and the light source is energized to produce illumination (use of the flashlight device).
On peut également faire en sorte que le dispositif comporte une structure principale sur laquelle est assemblée une structure secondaire portant le récepteur de signaux lumineux et la source lumineuse et que la structure secondaire soit sélectivement mobile par rapport à la structure principale. Ce mode de réalisation permet d' orienter le récepteur de signaux lumineux et la source lumineuse par rapport à la structure principale et permet une adaptation ergonomique du dispositif. Idéalement le récepteur de signaux lumineux qui est un capteur optique et la source lumineuse (émetteur de lumière) sont fixés sur la structure secondaire et s'orientent ainsi simultanément lors du déplacement de la structure secondaire par rapport à la structure principale .It can also be ensured that the device comprises a main structure on which is assembled a secondary structure carrying the light signal receiver and the light source and that the secondary structure is selectively movable relative to the main structure. This embodiment makes it possible to orient the light signal receiver and the light source with respect to the main structure and allows an ergonomic adaptation of the device. Ideally the light signal receiver which is an optical sensor and the light source (light emitter) are fixed on the secondary structure and thus orient themselves simultaneously during the displacement of the secondary structure with respect to the main structure.
On peut également faire en sorte que le dispositif comporte un passage creux adapté pour recevoir au moins une partie d'une main d'un utilisateur.It can also be ensured that the device comprises a hollow passage adapted to receive at least a portion of a hand of a user.
Ce mode de réalisation permet à un utilisateur de porter le dispositif de l'invention sur sa main sans avoir à le maintenir par serrage de la main. Certaines au moins des dimensions et formes de ce passage en creux sont ajustables à l'aide de moyens d'ajustement tels qu'une bande élastique ou une bande flexible de longueur réglable. Pour cela le passage creux peut prendre la forme d'un manchon élastique et ou d'un bracelet élastique.This embodiment allows a user to wear the device of the invention on his hand without having to hold it by hand tightening. At least some of the dimensions and shapes of this recess are adjustable by means of adjustment means such as an elastic band or a flexible band of adjustable length. For this, the hollow passage may take the form of an elastic sleeve and or an elastic bracelet.
On peut également faire en sorte que le dispositif ait la forme d'une bague ou d'un gant.It can also be arranged that the device has the shape of a ring or a glove.
Ce mode de réalisation favorise l'ergonomie d'utilisation du dispositif en le rendant portable à la manière d'un accessoire vestimentaire.This embodiment promotes the ergonomics of use of the device by making it portable in the manner of a clothing accessory.
On peut également faire en sorte que l'un au moins des premier et/ou second moyens de commande électrique soit un capteur de pression adapté pour faire varier en continu ladite valeur de résistance électrique entre bornes en fonction d'une pression mécanique exercée sur ce premier et/ou second moyen de commande électrique.It can also be ensured that at least one of the first and / or second electrical control means is a pressure sensor adapted to continuously vary said electrical resistance value between terminals as a function of a mechanical pressure exerted on it. first and / or second electrical control means.
Grâce à cette caractéristique il est possible à l'utilisateur d'avoir une commande non pas en tout ou rien mais une commande variable en continu en fonction de la pression qu'il exerce sur ce moyen de commande électrique (la résistance électrique entre bornes peut être variable proportionnellement ou inversement proportionnellement en fonction de la pression) . On peut également faire en sorte que l'émetteur de signaux hertziens soit adapté pour que le second type de signal généré soit représentatif d'une valeur estimée de pression appliquée sur l'un au moins desdits capteurs.Thanks to this characteristic it is possible for the user to have a command not in all or nothing but a continuously variable control as a function of the pressure he exerts on this electrical control means (the electrical resistance between terminals can be proportionally variable or inversely proportional to the pressure). It is also possible for the radio signal transmitter to be adapted so that the second type of signal generated is representative of an estimated value of pressure applied to at least one of said sensors.
La valeur estimée de pression appliquée sur l'un au moins desdits capteurs est obtenue en estimant une valeur de résistance électrique entre bornes, cette résistance étant variable en fonction de la pression appliquée sur ce capteur.The estimated value of pressure applied to at least one of said sensors is obtained by estimating an electrical resistance value between terminals, this resistance being variable depending on the pressure applied on this sensor.
Ainsi l'émetteur est adapté pour transmettre un second type de signal contenant une information représentative de la valeur de résistance entre bornes du capteur de pression. Cette information peut être codée dans le second type de signal par au moins trois codes distincts .Thus the transmitter is adapted to transmit a second type of signal containing information representative of the resistance value between terminals of the pressure sensor. This information may be encoded in the second type of signal by at least three different codes.
Le premier de ces codes permet de transmettre une information pouvant - s'apparenter à « pression relativement faible exercée sur le capteur ».The first of these codes makes it possible to transmit information that can be likened to "relatively low pressure exerted on the sensor".
Le second code distinct du précédent permet de transmettre une information pouvant s'apparenter à « pression relativement moyenne exercée sur le capteur ». Le troisième code distinct des codes précédents permet de transmettre une information pouvant s'apparenter à « pression relativement forte exercée sur le capteur ».The second code distinct from the previous one makes it possible to transmit information that can be likened to "relatively average pressure exerted on the sensor". The third code, distinct from the preceding codes, makes it possible to transmit information that can be likened to "relatively strong pressure exerted on the sensor".
L'information transmise dans le second type de signal peut ainsi indiquer s'il y a ou pas appui sur le capteur et indiquer la valeur exacte de la force d' appui sur ce capteur.The information transmitted in the second type of signal can thus indicate whether there is or no support on the sensor and indicate the exact value of the force of support on this sensor.
Idéalement l'information transmise sous forme de code est une valeur numérique comprise dans une plage de valeurs de pressions mesurables par ledit dispositif. Préférentiellement l'émetteur de signaux hertziens transmet des signaux codés selon un protocole de communication bien connu dans le domaine de la radiocommunication sous l'appellation « Bluetooth ».Ideally the information transmitted in code form is a numerical value within a range of pressure values measurable by said device. Preferably, the radio signal transmitter transmits coded signals according to a communication protocol well known in the field of radio communication under the name "Bluetooth".
On peut également faire en sorte que la structure secondaire ait la forme d'une molette pivotante selon un axe de rotation de molette. On peut également faire en sorte que le dispositif comporte une poche adaptée pour placer un objet en forme de parallélépipède de dimensions en section transversale inférieures à 3 centimètres par 3 centimètres. Cet objet en forme de parallélépipède peut par exemple être un récepteur USB adapté pour être branché sur un ordinateur et pour recevoir interpréter ledit premier type de signal et ainsi permettre une utilisation du dispositif comme souri optique. On peut également faire en sorte que le dispositif comporte des première et secondes portions mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre entre une configuration dans laquelle ces portions sont relativement éloignées l'une de l'autre et une configuration dite de rangement dans laquelle ces portions sont relativement proches l'une de l'autre, la première portion portant les premier et second moyens de commande électronique et la seconde portion comportant un dispositif d'immobilisation sélective des première et seconde portions dans leur configuration dite de rangement.It can also be ensured that the secondary structure has the shape of a swivel wheel in a wheel rotation axis. It can also be arranged that the device comprises a pocket adapted to place a parallelepiped-shaped object of cross-sectional dimensions of less than 3 centimeters by 3 centimeters. This parallelepiped shaped object may for example be a USB receiver adapted to be connected to a computer and to receive interpret said first type of signal and thus allow use of the device as optical smile. It can also be ensured that the device comprises first and second portions movable relative to each other between a configuration in which these portions are relatively distant from each other and a so-called storage configuration in which these portions are relatively close to one another, the first portion carrying the first and second electronic control means and the second portion comprising a selective immobilization device of the first and second portions in their so-called storage configuration.
Ce mode de réalisation permet de donner au dispositif de l'invention une forme relativement compacte lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite le ranger et alternativement de donner au dispositif de l'invention une forme déployée lorsque l'utilisateur a besoin d'utiliser l'un desdits premier et/ou second moyens de commande électronique.This embodiment makes it possible to give the device of the invention a relatively compact shape when the user wishes to store it and alternatively to give the device of the invention a deployed form when the user needs to use one of said first and / or second electronic control means.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront clairement de la description qui en est faite ci-après, à titre indicatif et nullement limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels : la figure 1 représente un dispositif de l'invention durant son utilisation comme télécommande sans fil, ce dispositif possédant une forme de gant portée par l'utilisateur dans ce mode de réalisation le dispositif émet le second type de signal ; la figure 2 représente le dispositif de l'invention seul et déployé selon un plan ; la figure 3 représente le dispositif de l'invention durant son utilisation, alors qu' il transmet un premier type de signal indiquant un déplacement relatif du dispositif par rapport à un objet ; la figure 4 représente une vue de détail du dispositif de la figure 1, alors qu'il transmet un second type de signal ; la figure 5 présente un dispositif de l'invention doté d'une molette servant de commande électronique de changement d'état, de support de la source lumineuse et du récepteur de signaux lumineux, cette molette étant assemblée de manière pivotante sur une bague elle même pivotante pour permettre un déplacement de la molette par rapport au reste du dispositif.Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge clearly from the description which is given hereinafter, by way of indication and in no way limitative, with reference to the appended drawings, in which: FIG. 1 represents a device of the invention during its use as a wireless remote control, this device having a form of glove worn by the user in this embodiment the device emits the second type of signal; Figure 2 shows the device of the invention alone and deployed in a plane; Figure 3 shows the device of the invention during use, while it transmits a first type of signal indicating a relative movement of the device relative to an object; FIG. 4 represents a detail view of the device of FIG. 1, while it transmits a second type of signal; FIG. 5 shows a device of the invention equipped with a wheel serving as electronic control of the change of state, the support of the light source and the receiver of light signals, this wheel being pivotally assembled on a ring itself pivoting to allow movement of the wheel relative to the rest of the device.
Comme annoncé précédemment, l'invention concerne un dispositif 1 de commande à distance sans fil doté d'un capteur de déplacement d'objets 4 (en l'occurrence un récepteur de signaux lumineux 3) . Ce dispositif a la forme d'un gant 18 ne recouvrant qu'un seul des doigts de l'utilisateur en l'occurrence l'index.As previously announced, the invention relates to a wireless remote control device 1 equipped with an object displacement sensor 4 (in this case a light signal receiver 3). This device has the shape of a glove 18 covering only one of the fingers of the user in this case the index.
Ce gant 18 visible sur la figure 1 possède une bande formant un bracelet 17 de maintien du gant au niveau du poignet de l'utilisateur et un manchon 16 entourant l'index 22. Le bracelet 17 possède des bandes velours crochet formant un moyen d'ajustement 15 de la longueur du bracelet. Le manchon qui forme un passage creux 14 ne recouvre pas le doigt 22 sur toute sa longueur pour permettre à l'utilisateur de conserver l'extrémité d'index libre. Le manchon porte des capteurs de pression 19a, 19b formant respectivement des premier et second moyens de commande électrique 6a, 6b. Ces capteurs sont disposés sur le manchon de manière à être placés en vis à vis du pouce de l'utilisateur qui peut ainsi appliquer une pression sur l'un et/ou sur l'autre de ces capteurs de pression.This glove 18 visible in FIG. 1 has a band forming a bracelet 17 for holding the glove at the user's wrist and a sleeve 16 surrounding the index finger 22. The bracelet 17 has hook velvet strips forming a means for adjustment 15 of the length of the bracelet. The sleeve that forms a hollow passage 14 does not cover the finger 22 over its entire length to allow the user to keep the free index end. The sleeve carries pressure sensors 19a, 19b respectively forming first and second electrical control means 6a, 6b. These sensors are arranged on the sleeve so as to be placed opposite the thumb of the user who can thus apply pressure to one and / or the other of these pressure sensors.
Chacun de ces capteurs de pression possède deux bornes 7 et est adapté pour que la résistance électrique entre ces bornes varie en fonction de la pression mécanique 8a, 8b exercée sur ces capteurs.Each of these pressure sensors has two terminals 7 and is adapted so that the electrical resistance between these terminals varies as a function of the mechanical pressure 8a, 8b exerted on these sensors.
Ces premier et second moyens de commande électriques 6a, βb sont généralement des interrupteurs tout ou rien ayant une configuration d' interruption de passage de courant et une configuration d'autorisation de passage de courant. En configuration d'interruption de passage de courant la résistance électrique entre les bornes de l'interrupteur est très élevée (cette résistance électrique correspondant généralement à la résistance de l'air occupant un espace entre deux contacts de l'interrupteur).These first and second electrical control means 6a, βb are generally on / off switches having a current interruption configuration and a current pass authorization configuration. In the current interruption configuration the electrical resistance between the terminals of the switch is very high (this electrical resistance generally corresponding to the resistance of the air occupying a space between two contacts of the switch).
En configuration d'autorisation de passage de courant la résistance électrique entre les bornes de l'interrupteur est très faible (cette résistance électrique correspondant généralement à la résistance de conducteurs constituant l'interrupteur). II résulte donc que la résistance électrique entre bornes 7 de l'interrupteur varie en fonction de la pression exercée sur l'interrupteur.In current pass authorization configuration, the electrical resistance between the terminals of the switch is very low (this electrical resistance generally corresponds to the resistance of conductors constituting the switch). It follows therefore that the electrical resistance between terminals 7 of the switch varies as a function of the pressure exerted on the switch.
Le dispositif comporte également une molette 13 (structure secondaire) montée à rotation par rapport audit manchon élastique 16 selon un axe de révolution 20 de la molette. La source lumineuse 2 et le récepteur 3 sont montés sur la molette et orientés vers l'extérieur du disque formant cette molette. Cette disposition est choisie de manière à ce que le déplacement d'un objet éclairé par le récepteur de signaux 2 soit détecté par le récepteur de signaux lumineux 3 et que ce récepteur génère des signaux 5 électriques représentatifs de ces déplacements . Le dispositif comporte également un émetteur de signaux hertziens 9 et une alimentation électrique 10 (pile ou accumulateur) placés dans une doublure du gant, au niveau de son bracelet 17.The device also comprises a wheel 13 (secondary structure) rotatably mounted relative to said elastic sleeve 16 along an axis of revolution 20 of the wheel. The light source 2 and the receiver 3 are mounted on the wheel and oriented towards the outside of the disk forming this wheel. This arrangement is chosen so that the movement of an object illuminated by the signal receiver 2 is detected by the light signal receiver 3 and this receiver generates electrical signals representative of these displacements. The device also comprises a radio signal transmitter 9 and a power supply 10 (battery or accumulator) placed in a lining of the glove, at its wristband 17.
Le dispositif comporte également une commande électronique de changement d'état du dispositif 11 formée par un moyen de détection de la position de rotation de la molette selon son axe 20.The device also comprises an electronic control for changing the state of the device 11 formed by a means for detecting the position of rotation of the wheel along its axis 20.
L' ensemble des éléments électroniques constituant le dispositif (en l'occurrence la source lumineuse, le récepteur de signaux lumineux, les premier et second moyens de commande électriques, la commande électronique de changement d'état du dispositif, l'alimentation électrique) sont reliés électriquement à l'émetteur de signaux hertziens qui possède une unité de gestion du dispositif recevant et interprétant les ordres donnés par l'utilisateur via les capteurs et commandant les éléments électronique en fonction de ces ordres. Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 1, 2, 3, 4 et 5 la commande électronique de changement d'état 11 du dispositif est formée par un interrupteur rotatif commandé par la molette 13. Le pivotement de la molette 13 dans une première position des figures 2 et 3 fait passer la commande électronique de changement d'état dans une position où elle commande l'émission du premier type de signal Sl. Dans cette première position de molette, la source lumineuse et le récepteur de signaux lumineux sont orientés perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de l'index pour être en vis-à-vis de l'objet 4 à observer. De même le pivotement de la molette 13 dans une seconde position différente de la première (figures 1, 4 et 5) fait passer la commande électronique de changement d'état dans une position où elle commande l'émission du second type de signal S2. Il est ainsi aisé pour l'utilisateur de changer le mode d'utilisation du dispositif par simple pivotement d'une molette 13 qui se trouve placée au bout de son index 22. Etant donné que la molette supporte également la source lumineuse 2 et le récepteur de signaux lumineux 3, celle-ci constitue une structure orientable par l'utilisateur afin d'orienter la lumière émise par la source lumineuse. Ce mode de réalisation avantageux permet à l'utilisateur, à l'aide d'une même molette 13 d'orienter le source lumineuse 2 et de changer l'état du dispositif pour l'utiliser comme une souri optique sans fil ou comme une télécommande sans fil ou éventuellement comme une simple lampe de poche. Lorsque le dispositif émet le premier type signal Sl, celui-ci est a destination d'un moyen de réception 24 tel qu'une clef USB de réception de Sl pour permettre l'utilisation du dispositif comme souri d'ordinateur 23.The set of electronic elements constituting the device (in this case the light source, the receiver of light signals, the first and second electrical control means, the electronic control of the state change of the device, the power supply) are electrically connected to the radio signal transmitter which has a management unit of the device receiving and interpreting the commands given by the user via the sensors and controlling the electronic elements according to these orders. In the embodiment of FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, the electronic state change control 11 of the device is formed by a rotary switch controlled by the wheel 13. The pivoting of the wheel 13 in a first position of the FIGS. 2 and 3 change the electronic state change control to a position where it controls the transmission of the first type of signal Sl. In this first wheel position, the light source and the light signal receiver are oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the index to be vis-à-vis the object 4 to be observed. Similarly, the pivoting of the wheel 13 in a second position different from the first (FIGS. 1, 4 and 5) causes the electronic state change control to enter a position where it controls the transmission of the second type of signal S2. It is thus easy for the user to change the mode of use of the device by simply pivoting a wheel 13 which is placed at the end of its index 22. Since the wheel also supports the light source 2 and the receiver 3, it constitutes a user-orientable structure for orienting the light emitted by the light source. This advantageous embodiment allows the user, using a same wheel 13 to orient the light source 2 and change the state of the device for use as a wireless optical mouse or as a remote control wireless or possibly as a simple flashlight. When the device transmits the first signal type Sl, it is intended for a reception means 24 such as a sl receiving USB key to allow the use of the device as a computer mouse 23.
Dans ce mode de fonctionnement, le premier signal Sl contient des informations relatives au déplacement d'objet et une information d'appui ou de non appui pour chaque moyen de commande 6a et 6b.In this operating mode, the first signal S1 contains information relating to object displacement and support or non-support information for each control means 6a and 6b.
Lorsque le dispositif émet le second signal S2, celui-ci est a destination d'un autre dispositif de réception 25 qui ne reçoit pas d' informations de déplacement d'objet via S2 mais reçoit uniquement des informations représentatives des niveaux de pressions exercés sur chaque moyen de commande 6a et 6b. Idéalement chaque information représentative d'un niveau de pression appliqué sur un moyen de commande électrique représente une valeur numérique de la pression appliquée permettant ainsi de quantifier cet pression.When the device transmits the second signal S2, it is destined for another receiving device 25 which does not receive object movement information via S2 but only receives information representative of the pressure levels exerted on each control means 6a and 6b. Ideally, each piece of information representative of a pressure level applied to an electrical control means represents a numerical value of the applied pressure making it possible to quantify this pressure.
Le second type de signal peut avantageusement être utilisé pour commander à distance l'accélération d'un moteur grâce à l'information représentative de la pression appliquée sur le premier moyen de commande électrique 6a et pour commander à distance la décélération d'un moteur grâce à l'information représentative de la pression appliquée sur le second moyen de commande électrique 6b. Les valeurs d' accélération et de décélération souhaitées sont variables en fonction de la pression appliquée sur chaque capteur de pression 6a, 6b. Dans ce cas le rôle du dispositif 25 de réception de S2 est d' interpréter S2 et de transmettre une consigne d'accélération ou de décélération au moteur auquel il est affecté. Ce moteur peut être un moteur de planche à roulettes électrique que l'utilisateur commande sans fil. L'invention concerne également un ensemble comportant le dispositif électronique de commande à distance 1 et un véhicule doté du dispositif 25 de réception de S2, ce dernier étant relié à un moteur électrique d' entrainement du véhicule afin d'en commander accélération et décélération en fonction du second type de signal S2 émis par l'émetteur de signaux hertziens 9.The second type of signal may advantageously be used to remotely control the acceleration of an engine by means of the information representative of the pressure applied to the first electrical control means 6a and to remotely control the deceleration of an engine by means of the information representative of the pressure applied to the second electrical control means 6b. The desired acceleration and deceleration values are variable depending on the pressure applied to each pressure sensor 6a, 6b. In this case the role of the receiving device S2 is to interpret S2 and to transmit an acceleration or deceleration setpoint to the engine to which it is assigned. This engine can be an electric skateboard motor that the user controls wirelessly. The invention relates to also an assembly comprising the electronic remote control device 1 and a vehicle with the S2 receiving device 25, the latter being connected to an electric drive motor of the vehicle to control acceleration and deceleration according to the second type signal S2 transmitted by the radio signal transmitter 9.
Dans un mode de réalisation préférentiel, la structure secondaire 13 qui a ici une forme de molette 13 est reliée mécaniquement à un capteur de pression de molette, ce capteur de pression molette étant lui même relié électriquement à l'é ;metteur de signaux hertziens 9. Le capteur de pression de molette étant adapté pour que lors d'un appui selon un axe d'appui préférentiellement confondu avec l'axe de rotation de molette 20, ce capteur de pression transmette un signal audit émetteur. L'émetteur est lui même adapté pour qu'à réception du signal provenant du capteur de pression de molette et éventuellement sous réserve de l'exécution d'un teste de ce signal, il transmette une information d'appui molette introduite dans le premier type de signal hertzien ou dans le second type de signal hertzien selon que le dispositif est dans un état où il transmet le premier type de signal où dans un état où il transmet le second type de signal.In a preferred embodiment, the secondary structure 13 which here has a wheel shape 13 is mechanically connected to a wheel pressure sensor, this wheel pressure sensor being itself electrically connected to the radio signal transmitter 9 The wheel pressure sensor being adapted so that during a support along a bearing axis preferably coincides with the wheel rotation axis 20, this pressure sensor transmits a signal to said transmitter. The transmitter itself is adapted so that at reception of the signal from the wheel pressure sensor and possibly subject to the execution of a test of this signal, it transmits a wheel support information introduced in the first type radio signal or in the second type of radio signal depending on whether the device is in a state where it transmits the first type of signal or in a state where it transmits the second type of signal.
Lorsque le dispositif est dans un état où il transmet le premier type de signal, l'information d'appui molette transmise via le premier type de signal pourra être interprétée par l'ordinateur 23 la recevant via le récepteur de Sl 24 comme étant une instruction de validation à la manière d'un appui sur la touche de validation d'un clavier. Comme indiqué précédemment la transmission de l'information d'appui molette via le premier type ou le second type de signal se fait sous réserve de l'exécution d'un test du signal d'appui molette. Ce teste permet d'identifier la volonté réelle de l'utilisateur avant d'envoyer l'information d'appui molette. Par exemple ce teste peut être le suivant :When the device is in a state where it transmits the first type of signal, the wheel support information transmitted via the first type of signal can be interpreted by the computer 23 receiving it via the receiver of Sl 24 as an instruction of validation in the manner of pressing the validation key of a keyboard. As indicated above, the transmission of the wheel support information via the first type or the second type of signal is subject to the execution of a test of the wheel support signal. This test makes it possible to identify the real will of the user before sending the wheel support information. For example, this test may be the following:
• n'autoriser la transmission de l'information d'appui molette que lorsque le signal d'appui molette est parvenu deux fois de suite à l'émetteur de signaux 9 dans un intervalle de temps prédéterminé donné (généralement moins d'un seconde) ;Allow the transmission of the wheel support information only when the wheel support signal has arrived twice in succession at the signal transmitter 9 in a given predetermined time interval (generally less than one second) ;
• mettre le dispositif en veille, c'est-à-dire couper l'alimentation électrique de composants du dispositif si le signal d'appui molette a été reçu en continu par l'émetteur de signaux hertziens sur une durée prédéterminée longue (par exemple plus de deux secondes). Selon l'un quelconque des modes de réalisations précédents, le dispositif de l'invention peut comporter un écran d'affichage préférentiellement de type écran LCD. Cet écran est préférentiellement adapté pour afficher des informations reçues via un récepteur de signaux hertziens du dispositif. L'invention concerne également un ensemble selon l'invention doté du dispositif électronique et d'un téléphone portable, le récepteur de signaux hertziens du dispositif étant adapté à recevoir un signal du téléphone portable et à traiter ce signal de manière à afficher des informations provenant du téléphone portable sur l'écran du dispositif.• put the device in standby, that is to say, cut off the power supply of components of the device if the wheel support signal has been continuously received by the radio signal transmitter for a predetermined long time (for example more than two seconds). According to any one of the preceding embodiments, the device of the invention may comprise a display screen preferably of the LCD screen type. This screen is preferably adapted to display information received via a radio signal receiver of the device. The invention also relates to an assembly according to the invention provided with the electronic device and a mobile telephone, the radio signal receiver of the device being adapted to receive a signal from the mobile telephone and to process this signal so as to display information from mobile phone on the device screen.
Ainsi le dispositif de l'invention peut être utilisé pour visualiser des informations d'un téléphone portable sans avoir à saisir ce téléphone. Ce mode de réalisation est particulièrement utile lorsque le dispositif à la forme d'un gant, car il peut alors être utilisé comme : souri optique sans fil ; - télécommande qui permet de commander le véhicule de l'ensemble de l'invention ; afficheur d'informations déporté provenant d'un téléphone portable. Selon un mode de réalisation combinable à l'un quelconque des modes de réalisations précédents, on peut faire en sorte que l'émetteur de signaux hertzien 9 soit adapté pour émettre un troisième type de signal de commande du téléphone portable de l'ensemble. Cette commande est préférentiellement une commande de début de communication téléphonique et/ou une commande de fin de communication téléphonique et/ou de navigation dans des menus de fonctions du téléphone. Ainsi le dispositif de l'invention est utilisé pour commander à distance un téléphone sans avoir à saisir ce téléphone.Thus the device of the invention can be used to display information of a mobile phone without have to grab this phone. This embodiment is particularly useful when the device is in the form of a glove, since it can then be used as: wireless optical smile; remote control which makes it possible to control the vehicle of the assembly of the invention; remote information display from a mobile phone. According to an embodiment that can be combined with any one of the preceding embodiments, it is possible for the radio signal transmitter 9 to be adapted to transmit a third type of control signal of the mobile phone of the set. This command is preferably a start command of telephone communication and / or a command of end of telephone communication and / or navigation in menus of functions of the telephone. Thus the device of the invention is used to remotely control a phone without having to enter this phone.
Selon le mode de réalisation où le dispositif est adapté pour émettre le signal de commande du téléphone et où le récepteur de signaux hertzien du dispositif est adapté à recevoir un signal du téléphone portable pour afficher des informations du téléphone portable sur l'écran d'affichage, on utilise alors le dispositif de l'invention comme un terminal déporté sans fil de communication avec le téléphone. Ce dispositif qui a préférentiellement la forme d'un gant concentre alors en plus de sa fonction de souri sans fil et de télécommande de véhicule, des fonctions de commande de téléphone portable et d'affichage en un seul et même objet. L'utilisateur qui porte le dispositif à la manière d'un gant n'est donc plus obligé de saisir son téléphone pour passer ou recevoir un appel ou pour visualiser des informations du téléphone. Dans le mode de réalisation où le dispositif comporte une structure principale 12 sur laquelle est assemblée une structure secondaire 13 portant la source lumineuse 2, on peut faire en sorte que le récepteur de signaux lumineux 3 soit disposé sur la structure principale 12 et non sur la structure secondaire 13 ce qui constitue une alternative au mode de réalisation où la source lumineuse 2 et le récepteur de signaux lumineux 3 sont portés par la structure secondaire 13. According to the embodiment where the device is adapted to transmit the control signal of the telephone and wherein the radio signal receiver of the device is adapted to receive a signal from the mobile phone to display information of the mobile phone on the display screen , the device of the invention is then used as a wireless remote terminal for communication with the telephone. This device which preferably has the shape of a glove then concentrates in addition to its function of wireless mouse and vehicle remote control, mobile phone control functions and display in one and the same object. The user who wears the device in the manner of a glove is no longer obliged to enter his phone to make or receive a call or to view information from the phone. In the embodiment where the device comprises a main structure 12 on which is assembled a secondary structure 13 carrying the light source 2, it can be arranged that the light signal receiver 3 is disposed on the main structure 12 and not on the secondary structure 13 which is an alternative to the embodiment where the light source 2 and the light signal receiver 3 are carried by the secondary structure 13.

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1) Dispositif électronique de commande à distance (1) comprenant : - une source lumineuse (2), un récepteur de signaux lumineux (3) adapté pour détecter des déplacements d'au moins un objet extérieur (4) au dispositif éclairé par ladite source lumineuse (2) et pour générer des signaux (5) représentatifs desdits déplacements d'objet (5), des premier et second moyens de commande électriques (6a, 6b) possédant chacun des bornes électriques (7) et étant chacun adapté pour faire varier un niveau de résistance électrique entre bornes (7) en fonction d'une pression mécanique (8a, 8b) appliquée sur ledit moyen de commande électrique (6a, 6b), un émetteur de signaux hertziens sans fil (9), au moins une alimentation électrique (10) adaptée pour alimenter ladite source lumineuse (2), ledit récepteur de signaux lumineux (3) , lesdits premier et second moyens de commande électrique (6a, 6b) et ledit émetteur de signaux hertziens sans fil (9), ledit émetteur de signaux sans fil (9) étant adapté pour transmettre un premier type de signal hertzien (Sl) représentatif desdits déplacements d'objet (4) détectés par ledit récepteur de signaux lumineux (3) et représentatif de variations de niveaux de résistance électrique entre les bornes (7) dudit premier moyen de commande électrique (6a) et/ou représentatif de variations de niveaux de résistance électrique entre les bornes dudit second moyen de commande électrique (6b), caractérisé en ce que le dispositif (1) comporte une commande électronique de changement d'état du dispositif1) Remote control electronic device (1) comprising: - a light source (2), a light signal receiver (3) adapted to detect displacements of at least one external object (4) to the device illuminated by said source light source (2) and for generating signals (5) representative of said object displacements (5), first and second electrical control means (6a, 6b) each having electrical terminals (7) and each adapted to vary an electrical resistance level between terminals (7) as a function of a mechanical pressure (8a, 8b) applied to said electrical control means (6a, 6b), a wireless radio signal transmitter (9), at least one power supply electrical device (10) adapted to supply said light source (2), said light signal receiver (3), said first and second electrical control means (6a, 6b) and said wireless radio signal transmitter (9), said transmitter of signals wireless device (9) being adapted to transmit a first type of radio signal (Sl) representative of said object displacements (4) detected by said light signal receiver (3) and representative of variations in electrical resistance levels between the terminals ( 7) of said first electrical control means (6a) and / or representative of variations of electrical resistance levels between the terminals of said second electrical control means (6b), characterized in that the device (1) comprises a electronic control of device state change
(11) adaptée pour commander sélectivement audit émetteur de signaux sans fil (9) de transmettre un second type de signal hertzien (S2) non représentatif desdits déplacements d'objet (4) éventuellement détectés par ledit récepteur de signaux lumineux (3) et représentatif de variations de niveaux de résistance électrique entre les bornes (7) dudit premier moyen de commande électrique(11) adapted to selectively control said wireless signal transmitter (9) to transmit a second type of radio signal (S2) not representative of said object displacements (4) possibly detected by said signal light receiver (3) and representative of variations of electrical resistance levels between the terminals (7) of said first electrical control means
(6a) et/ou représentatif de variations de niveaux de résistance électrique entre les bornes (7) dudit second moyen de commande électrique (6b) .(6a) and / or representative of variations in electrical resistance levels between the terminals (7) of said second electrical control means (6b).
2) Dispositif électronique de commande à distance2) Electronic device for remote control
(I) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il est adapté pour que le récepteur de signaux lumineux (3) et/ou la source lumineuse (2) ne soient alimentés électriquement par ladite alimentation électrique (10) que lorsque la commande électronique de changement d'état(I) according to claim 1, characterized in that it is adapted so that the signal light receiver (3) and / or the light source (2) are electrically powered by said power supply (10) only when the control electronic state change
(II) commande le passage du dispositif dans un état où le dispositif (1) transmet un premier type de signal (Sl) . 3) Dispositif (1). selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une structure principale (12) sur laquelle est assemblée une structure secondaire (13) portant le récepteur de signaux lumineux (3) et la source lumineuse (2) et en ce que la structure secondaire (13) est sélectivement mobile par rapport à la structure principale (12) permettant d'orienter le récepteur de signaux lumineux (3) et la source lumineuse (2) par rapport à la structure principale (12). 4) Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une structure principale (12) sur laquelle est assemblée une structure secondaire (13) portant la source lumineuse (2) et en ce que la structure secondaire (13) est sélectivement mobile par rapport à la structure principale (12) permettant d'orienter le récepteur de signaux lumineux (3) par rapport à la structure principale (12) qui porte le récepteur de signaux lumineux ( 3 ) .(II) controls the passage of the device in a state where the device (1) transmits a first type of signal (Sl). 3) Device (1). according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a main structure (12) on which is assembled a secondary structure (13) carrying the light signal receiver (3) and the light source (2) and in the secondary structure (13) is selectively movable relative to the main structure (12) for orienting the light signal receiver (3) and the light source (2) relative to the main structure (12). 4) Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises a main structure (12) on which is assembled a secondary structure (13) carrying the light source (2) and in that the secondary structure (13) is selectively movable with respect to the main structure (12) for orienting the light signal receiver (3) with respect to the main structure (12) carrying the light signal receiver (3).
5) Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un passage creux (14) adapté pour recevoir au moins une partie d'une main d'un utilisateur (22) .5) Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises a hollow passage (14) adapted to receive at least a portion of a hand of a user (22).
6) Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en qu'il a la forme d'une bague ou d'un gant (18) .6) Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it has the shape of a ring or a glove (18).
7) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que l'un au moins des premier et/ou second moyens de commande électrique est un capteur de pression (19a, 19b) adapté pour faire varier en continu ladite valeur de résistance électrique entre bornes (7) en fonction d'une pression mécanique (8a, 8b) exercée sur ce premier et/ou second moyen de commande électrique (6a, 6b).7) Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least one of the first and / or second electrical control means is a pressure sensor (19a, 19b) adapted to continuously vary said electrical resistance value between terminals (7) as a function of a mechanical pressure (8a, 8b) exerted on this first and / or second electrical control means (6a, 6b).
8) Dispositif selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que l'émetteur de signaux hertziens (9) est adapté pour générer un second type de signal (S2) représentatif d'une valeur estimée de pression appliquée sur l'un au moins desdits capteurs .8) Device according to claim 7, characterized in that the radio signal transmitter (9) is adapted to generate a second type of signal (S2) representative of an estimated value of pressure applied to at least one of said sensors .
9) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes lorsque combinée à la revendication 3 ou 4 , caractérisé en ce que la structure secondaire (13) a la forme d'une molette pivotante (13) selon un axe de rotation de molette (20) .9) Device according to any one of the preceding claims when combined with claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the structure secondary member (13) is in the form of a pivoting wheel (13) along a wheel rotation axis (20).
10) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des première et secondes portions mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre entre une position dans laquelle ces portions sont relativement éloignées l'une de l'autre et une position dite de rangement dans laquelle ces portions sont relativement proches l'une de l'autre, la première portion portant les premier et second moyens de commande électronique et la seconde portion comportant un dispositif d'immobilisation sélective des première et seconde portions dans leur position dite de rangement.10) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises first and second portions movable relative to each other between a position in which these portions are relatively distant one of the another and a so-called storage position in which these portions are relatively close to each other, the first portion carrying the first and second electronic control means and the second portion comprising a selective immobilization device of the first and second portions in their so-called storage position.
11) Ensemble comportant le dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'émetteur de signaux hertzien 9 du dispositif étant en outre adapté pour émettre un troisième type de signal de commande du téléphone portable de l'ensemble permettant ainsi au dispositif de commander à distance un téléphone portable adapté à recevoir cette commande. > 11) An assembly comprising the device according to any one of the preceding claims, the radio signal transmitter 9 of the device being further adapted to transmit a third type of control signal of the mobile phone of the assembly thus allowing the device to control remote a mobile phone suitable for receiving this command. >
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