EP3279881A1 - Commande a distance et son procede de commande - Google Patents

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EP3279881A1
EP3279881A1 EP16182946.0A EP16182946A EP3279881A1 EP 3279881 A1 EP3279881 A1 EP 3279881A1 EP 16182946 A EP16182946 A EP 16182946A EP 3279881 A1 EP3279881 A1 EP 3279881A1
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  • the present invention relates to a method for controlling a remote control and a remote control according to claims 1, 7 and 8.
  • remote controls for home appliances are known.
  • Examples of operated with a remote control home appliances are: audio sources such as radio, CD, turntable, MP3 player or other example.
  • audio sources such as radio, CD, turntable, MP3 player or other example.
  • TVs, VCRs, DVD players and the like more often also interconnected are to deliver audio signals by means of associated loudspeakers.
  • the work facilitating work equipment such. B. lifting and / or assembly and / or transport devices operated by remote controls.
  • a problem in this case is case by case the pollution and / or poor handling or operability of a remote control by contaminated hands.
  • household or home it is, for example, during processing and / or preparation of food, such as.
  • the remote control with glued and / or hands contaminated with ingredients at all as desired and especially not without this massive to soil.
  • contaminants on hands or over-worn gloves often occur in the form of fats, oils and / or other operating agents such as alkalis, acids or the like.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object, even in adverse operating conditions easy to use and reliable remote control, in particular to propose a remote control for an audio source, a television or the like, and a method for controlling such a remote control.
  • the provision of a support surface on the remote control allows a clear alignment of these with respect to a spatial reference levels, in particular without the requirement that the remote control by a person to their operation in the hand has to be taken.
  • the reference plane may, for example, be aligned in a Cartesian coordinate system. Suitable for this purpose is, for example, a surface of a work surface, for. B. for applications with a substantially horizontally oriented reference plane such as a countertop, a table or the like, or the surface of a wall, for example.
  • the remote control With appropriate operation with respect to an adjustment of.
  • desired status of the thus controlled receiving source such as an audio source, a television or the like in the home or household area done.
  • the volume For example, changing the volume, selecting another song, or other basic source such as radio, CD player, or the like.
  • a speed or a direction of movement of a device to be operated with the remote control and / or one of its components can take place.
  • the currently selected setting mode is desired to change, this can be done by changing the spatial coordinates of the housing of the remote control relative to the spatial coordinates in such a way that a second support surface of the remote control is aligned with respect to the reference plane.
  • a simple housing embodiment for such a design could, for example, be a disk-like body.
  • a first end face could form the first bearing surface and its second end face could form a second bearing surface.
  • the remote control becomes easy turned around, that is aligned with the second bearing surface to the reference plane.
  • the remote control can be moved within the reference plane selected in this respect, in particular shifted and / or rotated about an axis.
  • the remote control according to the invention is characterized in that it can be operated intuitively, that is, an operator is immediately understandable even without major instructions, which operating steps lead to which result.
  • adjustable by the remote control parameters are, for example, scalar values, such.
  • volume reception frequency of a radio or television receiver or the selection of several discrete settings such.
  • menu selection eg. From preset frequencies known radio or television station or switching to an alternative basic signal source such as radio, CD and the like.
  • any support surface is assigned to each adjustment mode and the corresponding adjustment mode is selected by aligning this support surface with respect to the reference plane, a clear assignment by the relevant orientation of the remote control relative to the reference plane can be provided.
  • it is suitable, for example, to provide a cube-like structured remote control.
  • any polyhedra for example three- or quadrangular pyramids, bodies with six or more surfaces can be used for this purpose.
  • the selection of the desired setting mode takes place in each case by aligning the relevant support surface of the remote control to the reference plane, in the simplest case by tilting. That is, the at least one adjustment mode is selected by the orientation of the associated support surface z. B. parallel to the reference plane and / or in a position angle to the reference plane, which is within a predetermined tolerance range.
  • At least one, preferably several, in particular all bearing surfaces of the remote control can be equipped with a suitable symbol for its visualization.
  • this symbol can be visualized on the user-facing surface side for displaying the selected operating mode.
  • the surface opposite the bearing surface may be provided for this purpose.
  • this z. B. be an obliquely oriented to the horizontal, well visible surface.
  • an additional visualization element for displaying the active support surface such as, for example, a haptic and / or a visual display, for example a display.
  • the remote control has a position sensor and a first evaluation unit for detecting a positional angle of the support surface and / or the support surfaces relative to the reference plane, in particular by orienting the gravity field of the earth and Assignment of the setting mode or one of the setting modes to the detected position angle.
  • the gravitational field of the earth is always a clear position detection of the remote control possible.
  • the remote control can be provided with a user-friendliness-enhancing recognition tolerance.
  • the remote control can be operated reliably even in a possibly not completely horizontal or vertical plane aligned in the predetermined tolerance angle range. That is, the recognition of the selected operating mode works reliably even on a to a certain extent uneven surface.
  • a power saving mode can also be provided.
  • a remote control located in stand-by mode is activated according to this embodiment only when a person approaches sufficiently.
  • a digital key in the remote control in particular of an individualized digital key, for example, a personalization of the remote control with respect to a selection of options to be selected by the remote control can be provided. For example. This can be realized for certain users restrictions in the selection of basic signal units, such. B. program shares or program locks and / or time limits, in particular total and / or also related to specific time window.
  • the activation of the transmission of the digital key can be done, for example, by moving the remote control and / or by approaching the remote control.
  • the method for controlling a remote control may include the use of at least one movement and / or acceleration sensor, in particular a gyro sensor, and a second evaluation unit for detecting a rotation of the remote control about an axis perpendicular to the at least one support surface and for generating the Actuator signal as a function of the detected angle of rotation.
  • the desired intensity for the control signal can be determined and transmitted to the device to be operated with the remote control.
  • the invention relates to a remote control for carrying out a method according to one or more of the method steps described above.
  • the invention relates to a remote control for performing a setting in at least one setting mode, in particular for controlling an audio source, a television or the like, with a transmitting unit emitting wireless signals for transmitting control signals.
  • a support surface for aligning the remote control to a reference plane in the space and support on the reference plane and a position sensor for detecting the spatial orientation of the remote control are provided by aligning the at least one support surface relative to the reference plane at least one Selecting a setting mode, wherein a movement and / or acceleration sensor is provided for generating a control signal in the selected setting mode, in particular for detecting a displacement and / or a rotation of the remote control about an axis perpendicular to the selected support surface extending axis.
  • the remote control for performing a setting in at least one adjustment mode be characterized in that the position sensor is formed as a position angle detection unit.
  • the position sensor is formed as a position angle detection unit.
  • a first evaluation unit for detecting a positional angle of the support surface and / or the support surfaces relative to the remote control can be used for the remote control Reference plane is provided, in particular by orienting the gravitational field of the earth, and assigning the at least one adjustment mode to the detected attitude angle, wherein the first evaluation unit can be configured to assign each setting mode exactly one bearing surface and the corresponding setting mode then selects, as the support surface relative to the reference plane is aligned, wherein preferably the first evaluation unit is adapted to select the at least one adjustment mode according to whether the alignment of the associated support surface is parallel to the reference plane and / or in a position angle that is within a predetermined tolerance range.
  • such a remote control can be provided for delivery of a whole series of different control signals, such as the setting of running power, transmitter selection, device selection and the like.
  • a control unit of the remote control for. B. awaken them from a so-called “sleep mode" or stand-by mode.
  • a control unit of the remote control for. B. awaken them from a so-called "sleep mode" or stand-by mode.
  • the generation of a control signal can be realized.
  • an influence on the control signal can take place.
  • the remote control may comprise at least one additional operating element, in particular for generating a control signal and / or for activating or deactivating the remote control.
  • Such an operating element can be realized, for example, in the form of a switch, a push-button or the like.
  • Such an operating element is preferably water-repellent, in particular water-tight, arranged on the remote control or integrated in it. Such a design allows for easy cleaning if necessary.
  • the remote control may comprise an optical display element, in particular for displaying one of the selected adjustment modes and / or the control signal.
  • the optical display element can be integrated in the housing of the remote control.
  • such a display element may be formed separately from the housing of the remote control, possibly also in addition to a first display element integrated in the remote control. Possibly.
  • the separately formed optical display element may display more extensive information than the integrated and / or easily perceptible manner, e.g. B. with comparatively enlarged display.
  • the remote control in a further advantageous manner may comprise means for generating such, in particular a vibration generator.
  • a vibration generator In this way, a further possibility of a feedback to the operator on the readiness for the detection of control commands is possible.
  • a tactile feedback in the event of a lack or poor visual contact of the operator with the remote control. For example, if this with their view of a more important for you event and thus turns away from the remote control, for example, a very time and / or critical process, a party or the like or in a dark environment and / or for people with limited eyesight or similar.
  • a charging unit for be provided an energy storage of the remote control, in particular for inductive transmission of electrical energy.
  • a closed, especially waterproof housing for the remote control can be provided, so that the remote control not only used in a polluted environment, but also can be cleaned easily and easily.
  • - in contrast to conventional remote controls of the prior art - functional problems due to contamination can be avoided.
  • the remote control comprises a movement and / or acceleration sensor, in particular a gyrosensor and a second evaluation unit for detecting a rotation of the remote control about an axis perpendicular to the at least one support surface and generating the control signal in dependence on the detected rotation angle.
  • Evaluation and control units can be integrated in an electronic unit.
  • FIG. 1 a remote control 1 for performing a setting in at least one setting mode, in particular for controlling an audio source 2 a TV 3 or the like, with a transmitting wireless signals transmitting unit for transmitting control signals represented symbolically by lightning arrows 6 to the devices to be operated remotely.
  • an audio source may, for example, also comprise a plurality of base signal sources, such as the base component 2.1 of a stereo system 2, comprising a radio receiver and an amplifier, a cassette recorder 2.2, a CD player 2.3 and, if appropriate, other base stations connected thereto or coupled thereto. Audio sources and / or other multimedia-enabled devices such as televisions, DVD players and the like.
  • the remote control 1 further comprises a bearing surface 4 for aligning the remote control to a reference plane 5 and to rest on the reference plane.
  • the remote control could, for example, be stored on a kitchen worktop, a table or the like.
  • the reference plane in this case may be identical to the surface of the work surface or the tables.
  • an unillustrated position sensor 8 for detecting the spatial orientation of the remote control is provided within the housing 14 of the remote control 1.
  • the at least one adjustment mode is selected, wherein a motion and / or acceleration sensor 9 (not shown) is provided for generating a control signal in the selected adjustment mode, in particular for detecting a displacement and / or a twisting the remote control about a perpendicular to the selected support surface 4 extending axis 10th
  • the remote control 1 determines with which support surface 4, 4.1 it is aligned with respect to the reference plane 5.
  • the position sensor 8 By forming the position sensor 8 as a position angle detection unit, a tolerance range for a tilt angle with respect.
  • the support surface 4, 4.1 relative to the reference plane 5 for detecting the selected reference plane and the associated adjustment mode are provided.
  • the assigned adjustment mode is detected as selected and evaluated user actions on the remote control 1 as a control command. If the permissible tilt angle is exceeded, by contrast, movements of the remote controls are ignored until the tilt angle 7 is again within the tolerance range.
  • the generation of a control signal 6 according to the in the FIG. 1 shown representation can be done by turning the remote control 1 to the axis passing through the support surface axis 10 according to the symbolized Drehpfeildarrgna and the speaker shown on the remote control.
  • a further control signal can be generated with a subsequent rotation or even with moving the remote control 1.
  • z. B. to select another station, another piece of music, another basic signal source, such as CD player, radio, TV or the like.
  • the FIG. 2 shows an example of another, in this case cube-shaped embodiment of a remote control with six support surfaces 4-4.5. Each of these pads can be assigned a setting mode, such.
  • the support surface which is opposite to the respective support surface and can be visualized by the operator, can have an optical display surface with respect to the selected adjustment mode.
  • Such an optical display can be, for example, an imprint, a pattern, a specific structure or even an actively signaling optical electric module, for example an LED, a display or the like.
  • FIG. 3 is a remote control 1 with additional controls 11, 11.1, 11.2 shown. These may, for example, be realized in the form of switches or the like and be provided, for example, for switching on and / or off the remote control, or for generating a control signal, for example as an alternative embodiment (for example to the embodiment according to FIG Fig. 2 ) for a variety of various settings based on different setting modes.
  • FIG. 4 is a remote control 1 with exemplary shown additional visual display elements 12,12.1,12.2 in the form of higher-resolution display elements z.
  • FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a remote control 1 with integrated means 13 for generating a tactile feedback, in particular a vibration generator.
  • this means 13 is shown in dashed circle outside the remote control 1 with pointing in this arrow.
  • the remote condition 1 is touched, this can generate a vibration effect that can be felt by the operator, for example to signal that the remote control is ready to detect an operating signal.
  • the vibration of the remote control 1 is symbolically visualized by the three curved lines 15.
  • FIG. 6 shows a charging unit or charging station 16 for the remote control, in particular in the form of an inductive charging station.
  • FIG. 7 visualizes an embodiment of a remote control with integrated magnet 17, which is shown for ease of illustration in a dashed circle outside the housing of the remote control, but with a pointing in this arrow.
  • the remote control 1 can also be aligned with respect to one of the horizontal different reference plane, for example.
  • a vertical, as z. B. passes through the wall of a kitchen appliance.
  • this is an example of a metallic side wall of a refrigerator.
  • the reference plane 5 for the support surface 4, 4.1 corresponds in this case the side wall of the kitchen appliance.
  • FIG. 8 symbolizes schematically the representation of a structure of a remote control according to the invention and an example of a fernzubedienende device in particular an audio source 2 with different basic signal sources 2.1-2.4, 3, etc.
  • a gyrosensor for spatial evaluation are each for each of the three orthogonal coordinate axes a gyrosensor, in particular a movement and / or acceleration sensor 9,9.1 and 9.2 shown.
  • 4.1, 4.2, ... are also for each coordinate axis an associated position sensor 8, 8.1 and 8.2 shown.
  • the positional angle 7 between the bearing surface 4 and / or the bearing surfaces 4.1, 4.2, etc. can be detected relative to the reference plane 5 and checked for compliance with the predetermined tolerance range.
  • effects on the remote control are recognized as a measure for generating an actuating signal by evaluating the signal generated by a gyro sensor, in particular a motion and / or acceleration sensor 9 and evaluated by the second evaluation unit 21.
  • the further sensor technology of the remote control in particular a motion and / or acceleration sensor, is evaluated (by the second evaluation unit 21) and corresponding control signals are generated.
  • actuating signals are generated when a position sensor and / or another sensor (for example a motion or acceleration sensor) detects a change. It is also conceivable that control signals are sent regularly at specific time intervals.
  • the remote control 1 For switching between the actuating signals to be made, depending on the selected contact surface 4, 4.1, 4.2, etc. with respect to the reference plane 5, the remote control 1 a control signal switching unit 22.
  • the verification of compliance with the predetermined attitude angle 7 can be monitored to detect the selection of the desired setting mode.
  • the remote control for example, be activated and / or a control signal can be generated.
  • the energy store 25 is charged by means of the charging unit or charging station, in particular in the form of an inductive charging station.
  • An inductive charging process has the advantage that the housing 14 of the remote control 1 can be completely closed and therefore dirt-resistant.
  • An optical display unit 12 is for example integrated in the remote control or arranged thereon and alternatively or additionally thereto an external optical display unit 12.1, which is coupled by means of a connection shown as a double arrow, optionally wired and / or line unbound to the remote control 1.
  • this can include means 13 for generating vibrations, in particular a vibration generator.

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