EP3665117A1 - Remote control arrangement - Google Patents

Remote control arrangement

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EP3665117A1
EP3665117A1 EP18746147.0A EP18746147A EP3665117A1 EP 3665117 A1 EP3665117 A1 EP 3665117A1 EP 18746147 A EP18746147 A EP 18746147A EP 3665117 A1 EP3665117 A1 EP 3665117A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C17/00—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C17/00—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
    • G08C17/02—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66C—CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
    • B66C13/00—Other constructional features or details
    • B66C13/18—Control systems or devices
    • B66C13/40—Applications of devices for transmitting control pulses; Applications of remote control devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
    • G08C2201/60—Security, fault tolerance
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
    • G08C2201/90—Additional features
    • G08C2201/91—Remote control based on location and proximity
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
    • G08C2201/90—Additional features
    • G08C2201/93—Remote control using other portable devices, e.g. mobile phone, PDA, laptop

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  • the invention relates to a remote control device, according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for operating the remote control device.
  • the remote control arrangement in this case has a portable computer, in particular a tablet computer or a smartphone with a touch-sensitive display for inputting control commands, wherein a computer program product is stored and executable on the computer, by means of which control signals are generated from the input control commands and by means of the computer provided transmission means can be sent out.
  • the remote control device has a remote-controlled object, such as a vehicle or a lifting device, on which receiving means are provided for receiving the control signals and control means for controlling the object in response to the received control signals.
  • the Fem Kunststoffungsan Aunt in addition to a separate computer trained safety device with a mechanically actu Baren operating element, which is formed for example by a force application adjustable push-button or other manually operable handle, such as a switch, a lever or a control panel.
  • a safety control connection can be established between the safety device and the portable computer, as a function of whose existence a movement of the remote-controlled object can be blocked or interrupted.
  • the object in question can be set in motion only on condition that this safety control connection is established. This ensures that an object remotely controlled by means of a commercially available portable computer only moves out of the home position by transmitted control signals when a security device is activated at the same time.
  • the security control connection comprises an electronic signal connection between the security device and the computer. This is an existence or a separation of the security Control connection particularly reliable and easily recognizable and signaled to the computer.
  • the control signals from the computer can only be sent to the remote controlled object after the electronic safety control connection has been established.
  • the computer program product preferably activates the transmission of the control signals only when the electronic signal connection is sufficiently stable according to predetermined criteria or if the safety control connection persists for a predetermined time and only as long as the electronic signal connection exists between the computer and the security device.
  • the object can be remotely controlled by the portable computer only then and only as long as the security device is connected to the computer via a sufficiently stable connection. In this way, a particularly secure operation of the remote control device can be ensured.
  • remote-controlled objects such as model cars, robots or drones are available on the market, which can be controlled via standard laptops, tablet computers or smartphones.
  • computer program products are offered which can be loaded onto the portable computers concerned in order to convert the control commands entered there into control signals, which in turn are sent to the remote controlled objects for carrying out desired movements.
  • a disadvantage of these known remote control arrangements is that they can be used for security reasons only for the control of relatively small objects, such as in particular in the model area or for small aircraft drones.
  • US 2017/0111487 A1 describes an arrangement for the remote control of a vehicle by means of a tablet computer.
  • the tablet computer To transmit control signals to the vehicle, the tablet computer must be connected to a key device that sends an identification code and a deadman switch having. If there is no signal from the dead man's switch, a running remote control process is ended immediately.
  • US 2013/0200997 A1 describes a deadman system, in which the operation of a device in addition to the transmission of signals of a dead man's circuit can be additionally made dependent on the transmission of biometric identification data.
  • a disadvantage of the known remote control arrangements with a safety device formed by a deadman switch is that here the remote control can be stopped only by the operator by releasing the deadman switch.
  • the mere termination of the transmission of control signals can not guarantee a reliable fixation of the remote-controlled object in a position which is safe or favorable for the persons in the working area of the object.
  • the spatial distance within which the remote-controlled object can be controlled or stopped by means of the portable computer and the safety device is relatively low in the known arrangements. For many, in particular industrial, applications, the known remote control arrangements with a portable computer are therefore unsuitable.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a generic remote control arrangement that avoids the mentioned disadvantages and to enable a larger range of applications of portable computers for the remote control of objects in the professional or in the industrial sector.
  • This object is achieved by a remote control arrangement having the features of claim 1.
  • the safety device itself has safety transmitters, by means of which a signal preventing the movement of the object can be emitted.
  • an abort signal can also be sent out independently of the portable computer in order to prevent movement of the remote controlled object in the absence of or interrupted safety control connection or abort or block on actuation of the control element, such as a market emergency stop button.
  • the remote control process or a movement of the remote controlled object generated thereby can be abruptly stopped in an emergency by actuation of the mechanical operating element, for example in the manner of an emergency stop device.
  • the subject portable computer can also be used for remote control of large objects, such as cranes or industrial lifting or transport equipment, in case of danger, the movement of the object can be prevented or canceled at any time by pressing the control.
  • the operation of the control element can be done both by the user himself and by other people. In this way, the possibility of using a locally available portable computer for use as a remote control for additional, especially industrial or commercial applications, be extended, which also saves the cost of additional remote control.
  • the safety transmitters can be deactivated or deactivated when the safety control connection is established, thereby enabling undisturbed remote control operation when the safety function is in place.
  • a blocking control signal which can be emitted by the portable computer can be provided, which prevents a movement of the remote-controlled object when the safety control connection is separate and only at manufactured safety control connection is deactivated or deactivated. This can be ensured that the portable computer in the on state actively blocks a movement of the remote controlled object until the safety control connection is established.
  • the blocking control signal can be activated by actuation of the operating element.
  • the blocking control signal can be activated via the safety device even when the safety control connection exists, in order to be able to stop or prevent movement of the object, in particular in the event of danger.
  • the existence of the security control connection of the computer with the security device can be displayed, for example, on a display of the computer or by means of an optical signal.
  • the user of the remote control device can be informed at any time whether the safety device is available and thus a remote control of the object in question is possible or not.
  • a work area of the remotely controlled object can also be displayed on a display of the computer.
  • the portable computer can additionally be used to indicate to the user, for example by means of at least one camera, a working area to which he has no direct insight.
  • the electronic signal connection can be made by a physical plug connection.
  • the physical connector can be made on a recording, in which the portable computer can be used and on which the safety device is provided or integrated.
  • Such a connector for example, formed on an additional housing
  • the physical connector between the security device and the portable computer can be made via a connection cable.
  • a connection cable such as a USB cable
  • the electronic signal connection can be established via a wireless connection.
  • the wireless connection can be made via optical signal transmission means. This makes it possible, for example, to use an optical signal generator which cooperates with an optical signal detector, and thereby to provide a coding via the optical signals, which ensures that the electronic signal connection is made exclusively between certain devices.
  • the wireless connection via a radio link such as via a Bluetooth or wireless connection can be produced, whereby the electronic signal connection, for example, even in the absence of optical connection between the devices and also outdoors are made trouble-free can.
  • the safety device has a signal converter device by means of which the control signals emanating from the computer can be changed and subsequently transmitted by the safety device.
  • the signal converter means comprises amplifying means by means of which the signals received by the computer can be amplified.
  • the control signals emitted by the computer can also be transmitted by the signal wall of the safety device in the same format with a higher transmission power in order to allow a greater range.
  • the signal converter device has conversion means by means of which the control signals received by the computer in a first format can be converted into a second format in which the control signals can be transmitted by the safety device.
  • transmitted by the computer WLAN signals can be received by the security device and sent out in the form of radio signals in another frequency to ensure greater range or greater stability of the control signals.
  • the stated object is achieved by a method for operating a remote control arrangement in one of the above-mentioned embodiments, wherein after activation of the computer program product on the portable computer in a first step, a movement of the remote-controlled object is prevented. In a subsequent second step, it is then checked recurrently whether there is a security control connection between the security device and the computer. If the computer program product detects the existence of the safety control connection, such as by the receipt of corresponding signals from the safety device for a predetermined period of time, the transmission of control signals to the remote controlled object is activated in a subsequent third step. These control signals are generated by the computer program product in response to the control commands input to the computer.
  • the computer program product detects an abort of the safety control connection, such as the missing or inadequate input of corresponding signals from the computer Safety device, or enters a termination signal from the safety device as a result of the operation of the control element, so in a subsequent fourth step, the movement of the femplexe object is again prevented.
  • an abort of the safety control connection such as the missing or inadequate input of corresponding signals from the computer Safety device
  • enters a termination signal from the safety device as a result of the operation of the control element
  • the movement of the remotely controlled object may be prevented by the emission of abort signals from the portable computer, which may be transmitted in parallel or in place of the control signals, for example.
  • abort signals from the portable computer, which may be transmitted in parallel or in place of the control signals, for example.
  • an additional display is activated on the display which signals the active state of the safety device and thus the possible emission of control signals for the remote control of the object.
  • FIG. 1 shows a view of a remote control arrangement according to the invention with a portable computer, a security device and a remote-controlled object
  • Figure 2 is a view of the remote control arrangement with an alternative
  • Figure 3 is a view of the remote control arrangement with a further alternative embodiment of the safety device and
  • Figure 4 is a flowchart of a computer program product stored and executable on the portable computer of the remote control device.
  • Fig. 1 shows a remote control device 2 with a portable computer 4 in the form of a tablet computer or a smartphone, a remotely controlled object 6 in the form of a lifting device and a safety device 8.
  • the safety device 8 which is exemplified in the manner of an emergency stop device .
  • an operating element 10 in the form of a commercially available emergency stop button which can be mechanically actuated to generate a stop signal.
  • the operating element 0 is formed by way of example by means of a force application displaceable push button or switch.
  • the computer 4 has electronics 12 in which a computer program product 14 is stored and executable.
  • the computer program product 14 serves to generate control signals S and / or blocking control signals BS and to send them to the remote-controlled object 6.
  • the computer 4 has an arrangement 15 of virtual and / or physical input elements for input of control commands as well as transmitting means 16, which for example comprise a computer-side transceiver 18.
  • the remote-controlled object 6 in turn has receiving means 20 for receiving the control signals S and / or the blocking control signals BS, which comprise, for example, an object-ready transceiver 22.
  • the signals received via this transceiver 22 or the control commands resulting therefrom are forwarded to control means 24 of the object 6, via which the remote-controlled object 6 can be correspondingly controlled or set in motion.
  • a safety control connection 26 can be established between the portable computer 4 and the safety device 8.
  • This comprises an electronic signal connection, which is produced, for example, via a connection cable 28 or a wireless connection 30.
  • the wireless connection 30 can be configured in particular as a radio, WLAN, infrared and / or Bluetooth connection.
  • the security device 8 can have security transmitting means 31, by means of which abort signals NAS can be sent directly to the object 6 upon actuation of the operating element 10 or in the event of a separate security control connection 26 in order to stop or block its movement.
  • a display 34 is provided on a display 32 of the computer 4 according to FIG. 1, at which it is possible to signal whether or not the safety-control connection 26 exists.
  • the display 32 of the computer 4 may be used to display images of a work area of the remotely controlled object 6 within a monitoring display 36. The images can be continuously recorded, for example, by means of a camera 38 provided on the object 6 and sent to the computer 4.
  • FIG. 2 shows an alternative embodiment of the remote control arrangement 2, in which the computer 4 is accommodated in a receptacle 40 of an additional housing 42.
  • the safety device 8 is integrated into the additional housing 42 or held at this.
  • the additional housing 42 has a contact plug 44 which is positioned such that when inserting the computer 4 into the receptacle 40 with a plug socket 46 of the Computer 4, in particular a USB socket, comes into contact.
  • this contact plug 44 is connected to the safety device 8, so that when the contact between the contact plug 44 and the plug socket 46 is made, the safety control connection 26 is also produced.
  • FIG. This has a separate from the computer 4 safety device 8 with an additional signal converter means 48.
  • a transceiver 50 is provided, by means of which the control signals S emitted by the computer 4 can both be received and transmitted further.
  • the signal converter device 48 has conversion means 52, by means of which the control signals S emitted by the computer 4 in a first format F1 can be converted into a second format F2.
  • the control signals S can be converted from a WLAN or Bluetooth format used by the computer 4 into a radio format with a different frequency, which ensures a longer range or a more stable radio connection with the remotely controlled object.
  • the signal conversion device 48 can have amplification means 54, by means of which the control signals S received by the computer 4 are amplified during the forwarding by the security device 8 in order thereby to increase the range.
  • a first step S1 the remote control of the object 6 is started by turning on the computer 4.
  • the computer 4 is set by the computer program product 14 in a second step S2 into a default setting in which a movement control is inhibited in order to avoid unintentional movement of the remote-controlled object 6.
  • the suppression of the motion control is carried out either by misleading transmission of the control signals S, by the active blocking control signals BS, which are sent from the computer 4 to the object 6 or by the active abort signals NAS, the safety transmitting means 31 of the safety device 8 to the Object 6 will be sent.
  • a third step S3 it is then examined whether the safety control connection 26 is made with the safety device 8. If not, the computer program product 14 leaves the computer 4 in the default setting.
  • the computer program product 14 releases the remote control operation of the computer 4 in a fourth step S4, so that corresponding control signals S are now generated and emitted when control commands are entered on the computer 4 , If appropriate, the emission of the blocking control signals from the computer 4 or the abort signals from the safety device 8 is simultaneously interrupted for this purpose.
  • this remote control operation it is repeatedly checked in a fifth step S5 whether the safety control connection 26 is disconnected or whether an abort signal has been generated at the safety device 8. As long as these two conditions are not met, the remote control operation will continue.
  • the computer program product 14 If, on the other hand, it is determined that the security control connection 26 is disconnected between the computer 4 and the security device 8, or if an abort signal is generated by operation of the control element 10 by the security device 8, the computer program product 14 resets the computer 4 back to the computer Default setting according to the second step S2. As a result, the emission of the control signals S is aborted or the sending of the blocking control signals or abort signals activated again, thereby preventing further movement or adjustment of the femplexe object 6, in particular to prevent endangerment of persons or property damage.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a remote control arrangement comprising a portable computer, in which a computer program product for generating and transmitting control signals by means of transmitting means provided on the computer is stored, and a remotely controlled object, on which receiving means for receiving the control signals and control means for controlling the object in accordance with the received signals are provided. Furthermore, the remote control arrangement (2) has a security device (8) having an operating element (10) that can be mechanically actuated. A security control connection (26) can be established between the security device (8) and the portable computer (4), and control of the object (6) can be allowed only when the security control connection (26) is established. The security control connection (26) comprises an electronic signal connection between the security device (8) and the computer (4). The control signals (S) for moving the object (6) cannot be transmitted until the electronic signal connection exists. According to the invention, the security device (8) itself has security transmitting means (31), by means of which a termination signal (NAS) preventing the movement of the object (6) can be transmitted.

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Fernsteuerungsanordnung  Remote control system
Beschreibung description
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fernsteuerungsanordnung, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 sowie ein Verfahren zum Betrieb der Fernsteuerungsanordnung. Die Femsteuerungsanordnung weist dabei einen tragbaren Computer, wie insbesondere einen Tablet-Computer oder ein Smartphone mit einem berührungsempfindlichen Display zur Eingabe von Steuerungsbefehten auf, wobei auf dem Computer ein Computerprogrammprodukt gespeichert und ausführbar ist, mittels dem aus den eingegebenen Steuerungsbefehlen Steuerungssignale generiert und mittels am Computer vorgesehener Sendemittel ausgesendet werden können. Femer weist die Fernsteuerungsanordnung ein ferngesteuertes Objekt, wie beispielsweise ein Fahrzeug oder ein Hubgerät auf, an dem Empfangsmittel zum Empfang der Steuerungssignale und Steuerungsmittel zur Steuerung des Objekts in Abhängigkeit der empfangenen Steuerungssignale vorgesehen sind. Dabei weist die Femsteuerungsanordnung zusätzlich eine separat zum Computer ausgebildete Sicherheitseinrichtung mit einem mechanisch betätig baren Bedienelement auf, das beispielsweise durch einen mittels Kraftaufbringung verstellbaren Druckknopf oder durch eine sonstige manuell betätigbare Handhabe, wie beispielsweise einen Schalter, einen Hebel oder ein Bedienfeld gebildet ist. Hierbei ist zwischen der Sicherheitseinrichtung und dem tragbaren Computer eine Sicherheits-Steuerungs- verbindung herstellbar, in Abhängigkeit von deren Bestehen eine Bewegung des ferngesteuerten Objekts blockiert beziehungsweise abgebrochen werden kann. Dabei kann das betreffende Objekt nur unter der Voraussetzung, dass diese Si- cherheits-Steuerungsverbindung hergestellt ist, in Bewegung gesetzt werden. Hierdurch ist gewährleistet, dass ein Objekt, das mittels eines handelsüblichen tragbaren Computers ferngesteuert wird, sich erst dann durch gesendete Steuerungssignale aus der Ausgangsstellung heraus bewegt, wenn gleichzeitig eine Sicherheitseinrichtung aktiviert ist. Hierbei umfasst die Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung eine elektronische Signalverbindung zwischen der Sicherheitseinrichtung und dem Computer. Hierdurch ist ein Bestehen oder eine Trennung der Sicherheits- Steuerungsverbindung besonders zuverlässig und einfach erkennbar und an den Computer signalisierbar. Dabei können die Steuerungssignale vom Computer erst nach festgestelltem Bestehen der elektronischen Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbin- dung an das femgesteuerte Objekt ausgesendet werden. Um hierbei von einer stabilen Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung ausgehen zu können, aktiviert das Computerprogrammprodukt das Aussenden der Steuerungssignale bevorzugterweise erst bei einer nach vorgegebenen Kriterien ausreichend stabilen elektronischen Signalverbindung beziehungsweise bei Bestehen der Sicherheits-Steue- rungsverbindung über eine vorgegebene Zeit hinweg und nur so lange, wie die elektronische Signalverbindung zwischen dem Computer und der Sicherheitseinrichtung besteht. Hierdurch kann das Objekt mittels des tragbaren Computers erst dann und nur so lange ferngesteuert werden, wie die Sicherheitseinrichtung über eine ausreichend stabile Verbindung mit dem Computer in Verbindung steht, Auf diese Weise kann ein besonders sicherer Betrieb der Fernsteuerungsanordnung gewährleistet werden. The invention relates to a remote control device, according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for operating the remote control device. The remote control arrangement in this case has a portable computer, in particular a tablet computer or a smartphone with a touch-sensitive display for inputting control commands, wherein a computer program product is stored and executable on the computer, by means of which control signals are generated from the input control commands and by means of the computer provided transmission means can be sent out. Furthermore, the remote control device has a remote-controlled object, such as a vehicle or a lifting device, on which receiving means are provided for receiving the control signals and control means for controlling the object in response to the received control signals. In this case, the Femsteuerungsanordnung in addition to a separate computer trained safety device with a mechanically actu Baren operating element, which is formed for example by a force application adjustable push-button or other manually operable handle, such as a switch, a lever or a control panel. In this case, a safety control connection can be established between the safety device and the portable computer, as a function of whose existence a movement of the remote-controlled object can be blocked or interrupted. In this case, the object in question can be set in motion only on condition that this safety control connection is established. This ensures that an object remotely controlled by means of a commercially available portable computer only moves out of the home position by transmitted control signals when a security device is activated at the same time. Here, the security control connection comprises an electronic signal connection between the security device and the computer. This is an existence or a separation of the security Control connection particularly reliable and easily recognizable and signaled to the computer. In this case, the control signals from the computer can only be sent to the remote controlled object after the electronic safety control connection has been established. In order to be able to start from a stable safety control connection, the computer program product preferably activates the transmission of the control signals only when the electronic signal connection is sufficiently stable according to predetermined criteria or if the safety control connection persists for a predetermined time and only as long as the electronic signal connection exists between the computer and the security device. As a result, the object can be remotely controlled by the portable computer only then and only as long as the security device is connected to the computer via a sufficiently stable connection. In this way, a particularly secure operation of the remote control device can be ensured.
Derzeit sind am Markt femgesteuerte Objekte wie Modellautos, Roboter oder Drohnen erhältlich, die sich über handelsübliche Laptops, Tablet-Computer oder Smart- phones steuern lassen. Hierzu werden Computerprogrammprodukte angeboten, die sich auf die betreffenden tragbaren Computer aufspielen lassen, um die an diesen eingegebenen Steuerungsbefehle in Steuerungssignale umzuwandeln, die zur Ausführung gewünschter Bewegungen wiederum an die femgesteuerten Objekte gesendet werden. Nachteilig an diesen bekannten Fernsteuerungsanordnungen ist dabei, dass diese aus Sicherheitsgründen nur für die Steuerung relativ kleiner Objekte eingesetzt werden können, wie insbesondere im Modellbereich oder für kleine Flugdrohnen. At the moment, remote-controlled objects such as model cars, robots or drones are available on the market, which can be controlled via standard laptops, tablet computers or smartphones. For this purpose, computer program products are offered which can be loaded onto the portable computers concerned in order to convert the control commands entered there into control signals, which in turn are sent to the remote controlled objects for carrying out desired movements. A disadvantage of these known remote control arrangements is that they can be used for security reasons only for the control of relatively small objects, such as in particular in the model area or for small aircraft drones.
US 2017/0111487 A1 beschreibt eine Anordnung zur Femsteuerung eines Fahr- zeugs mittels eines Tabletcomputers. Zur Übertragung von Steuerungssignalen zum Fahrzeug muss der Tabletcomputer dabei mit einem Schlüsselgerät verbunden sein, das einen Identifikationscode sendet und einen Totmannschalter aufweist. Bei fehlendem Signal vom Totmannschalter wird ein laufender Fernsteuerungsvorgang dabei umgehend beendet. US 2017/0111487 A1 describes an arrangement for the remote control of a vehicle by means of a tablet computer. To transmit control signals to the vehicle, the tablet computer must be connected to a key device that sends an identification code and a deadman switch having. If there is no signal from the dead man's switch, a running remote control process is ended immediately.
US 2013/0200997 A1 beschreibt ein Totmannsystem, bei dem der Betrieb einer Vorrichtung neben dem Senden von Signalen einer Totmannschaltung zusätzlich vom Senden biometrischer Identifikationsdaten abhängig gemacht werden kann. US 2013/0200997 A1 describes a deadman system, in which the operation of a device in addition to the transmission of signals of a dead man's circuit can be additionally made dependent on the transmission of biometric identification data.
Wo 2014/127822 A1 zeigt eine Anordnung mit einem Roboter, der über eine Steuerungseinheit betrieben werden kann. Die Steuerungsdaten können mittels eines tragbaren Computers an die Steuerungseinheit gesendet werden. Der Betrieb des Roboters erfolgt dabei in Abhängigkeit vom zusätzlichen Empfang von Signalen, die von einem Totmannschalter an die Steuerungseinheit abgegeben werden. Where 2014/127822 A1 shows an arrangement with a robot that can be operated via a control unit. The control data may be sent to the control unit by means of a portable computer. The operation of the robot is carried out in response to the additional reception of signals that are delivered by a deadman switch to the control unit.
Nachteilig an den bekannten Fernsteuerungsanordnungen mit einer durch einen Totmannschalter gebildeten Sicherheitseinrichtung ist dabei, dass hier die Fernsteuerung nur seitens des Bedieners durch Freigabe des Totmannschalters beendet werden kann. Zudem kann bei auf diese Weise betriebenen Fernsteuerungsanordnungen durch das bloße Beenden der Übertragung von Steuerungssignalen keine zuverlässige Festlegung des ferngesteuerten Objekts in einer Stellung ge- währleistet werden, die für die im Arbeitsbereich des Objekts befindlichen Personen sicher beziehungsweise günstig ist. Zudem ist der räumliche Abstand innerhalb dessen das ferngesteuerte Objekt mittels des tragbaren Computers und der Sicher- heitseinrichtung gesteuert beziehungsweise gestoppt werden kann bei den bekannten Anordnungen relativ gering. Für viele insbesondere industrielle Anwendun- gen sind die bekannten Fernsteuerungsanordnungen mit einem tragbaren Computer daher nicht geeignet. A disadvantage of the known remote control arrangements with a safety device formed by a deadman switch is that here the remote control can be stopped only by the operator by releasing the deadman switch. In addition, in remote control arrangements operated in this way, the mere termination of the transmission of control signals can not guarantee a reliable fixation of the remote-controlled object in a position which is safe or favorable for the persons in the working area of the object. In addition, the spatial distance within which the remote-controlled object can be controlled or stopped by means of the portable computer and the safety device is relatively low in the known arrangements. For many, in particular industrial, applications, the known remote control arrangements with a portable computer are therefore unsuitable.
Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine gattungsgemäße Fernsteuerungsanordnung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die die genannten Nachteile vermeidet und einen größe- ren Anwendungsbereich von tragbaren Computern zur Fernsteuerung von Objekten im professionellen beziehungsweise im industriellen Bereich zu ermöglichen. Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Fernsteuerungsanordnung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Dabei weist die Sicherheitseinrichtung selbst Sicherheits-Sen- dem ittel auf, mittels denen ein die Bewegung des Objekts verhinderndes Signal aussendbar ist. Auf diese Weise kann auch unabhängig vom tragbaren Computer ein Abbruchsignal ausgesendet werden, um eine Bewegung des femgesteuerten Objekts bei fehlender beziehungsweise unterbrochener Sicherheits-Steuerungs- verbindung zu verhindern oder bei Betätigung des Bedienelementes, wie beispielsweise einem marktüblichen Notausknopf, abzubrechen oder zu blockieren. Hierdurch kann der Fernsteuerungsvorgang beziehungsweise eine hierdurch gene- rierte Bewegung des femgesteuerten Objekts im Notfall durch Betätigung des mechanischen Bedienelementes schlagartig abgebrochen werden, wie beispielsweise in der Art einer Notaus-Einrichtung. Durch das aktiv ausgesendete Abbruchsignal kann dabei das zu steuernde Objekt in eine sichere und beispielsweise vordefinierte Stellung verbracht und in dieser festgelegt werden. Somit kann der betref- fende tragbare Computer auch zur Fernsteuerung großer Objekte, wie Kräne oder industrielle Hub- oder Transportgeräte verwendet werden, wobei im Falle einer Gefahr die Bewegung des Objekts jederzeit durch Betätigung des Bedienelementes verhindert oder abgebrochen werden kann. Die Betätigung des Bedienelementes kann dabei sowohl durch den Benutzer selbst als auch durch andere Personen erfolgen. Auf diese Weise kann die Einsatzmöglichkeit eines vor Ort zur Verfügung stehenden tragbaren Computers auf die Verwendung als Femsteuerung für zusätzliche, insbesondere industrielle oder gewerbliche Anwendungsbereiche, erweitert werden, wodurch zudem die Kosten für eine zusätzliche Fernsteuerung eingespart werden. The object of the invention is to provide a generic remote control arrangement that avoids the mentioned disadvantages and to enable a larger range of applications of portable computers for the remote control of objects in the professional or in the industrial sector. This object is achieved by a remote control arrangement having the features of claim 1. In this case, the safety device itself has safety transmitters, by means of which a signal preventing the movement of the object can be emitted. In this way, an abort signal can also be sent out independently of the portable computer in order to prevent movement of the remote controlled object in the absence of or interrupted safety control connection or abort or block on actuation of the control element, such as a market emergency stop button. In this way, the remote control process or a movement of the remote controlled object generated thereby can be abruptly stopped in an emergency by actuation of the mechanical operating element, for example in the manner of an emergency stop device. By the actively emitted Abbruchsignal while the object to be controlled can be spent in a safe and example predefined position and set in this. Thus, the subject portable computer can also be used for remote control of large objects, such as cranes or industrial lifting or transport equipment, in case of danger, the movement of the object can be prevented or canceled at any time by pressing the control. The operation of the control element can be done both by the user himself and by other people. In this way, the possibility of using a locally available portable computer for use as a remote control for additional, especially industrial or commercial applications, be extended, which also saves the cost of additional remote control.
Hierbei ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Sicherheits-Sendem ittel bei hergestellter Ss- cherheits-Steuerungsverbindung deaktivierbar beziehungsweise deaktiviert sind, um dadurch bei bestehender Sicherheits-Funktion einen ungestörten Fernsteuerungsbetrieb zu ermöglichen. In this case, it is advantageous if the safety transmitters can be deactivated or deactivated when the safety control connection is established, thereby enabling undisturbed remote control operation when the safety function is in place.
Zusätzlich hierzu kann ein vom tragbaren Computer aussend bares Blockier-Steu- erungssignal vorgesehen sein, das bei getrennter Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbin- dung eine Bewegung des ferngesteuerten Objekts verhindert und erst bei hergestellter Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung deaktivierbar beziehungsweise deaktiviert ist. Hierdurch kann gewährleistet werden, dass der tragbare Computer im eingeschalteten Zustand solange eine Bewegung des femgesteuerten Objektes aktiv blockiert, bis die Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung hergestellt ist. In addition to this, a blocking control signal which can be emitted by the portable computer can be provided, which prevents a movement of the remote-controlled object when the safety control connection is separate and only at manufactured safety control connection is deactivated or deactivated. This can be ensured that the portable computer in the on state actively blocks a movement of the remote controlled object until the safety control connection is established.
Dabei ist es günstig, wenn das Blockier-Steuerungssignal durch Betätigung des Bedienelementes aktivierbar ist. Hierdurch kann das Blockier-Steuerungssignal über die Sicherheitseinrichtung auch bei Bestehen der Sicherheits-Steuerungsver- bindung aktiviert werden, um insbesondere bei Gefahr eine Bewegung des Objekts abbrechen oder verhindern zu können. It is advantageous if the blocking control signal can be activated by actuation of the operating element. As a result, the blocking control signal can be activated via the safety device even when the safety control connection exists, in order to be able to stop or prevent movement of the object, in particular in the event of danger.
Ferner ist es günstig, wenn das Bestehen der Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung des Computers mit der Sicherheitseinrichtung beispielsweise an einem Display des Computers oder durch ein optisches Signal angezeigt werden kann. Hierdurch kann der Benutzer der Fernsteuerungsanordnung jederzeit darüber informiert werden, ob die Sicherheitseinrichtung zur Verfügung steht und somit eine Femsteuerung des betreffenden Objekts möglich ist oder nicht. Furthermore, it is favorable if the existence of the security control connection of the computer with the security device can be displayed, for example, on a display of the computer or by means of an optical signal. In this way, the user of the remote control device can be informed at any time whether the safety device is available and thus a remote control of the object in question is possible or not.
Vorteilhafterweise kann an einem Display des Computers zudem ein Arbeitsbereich des ferngesteuerten Objekts angezeigt werden. Hierdurch kann der tragbare Computer zusätzlich dazu benutzt werden, um dem Benutzer beispielsweise mittels wenigstens einer Kamera einen Arbeitsbereich anzuzeigen, auf den er keine direkte Einsicht hat. Zudem ist es günstig, wenn die elektronische Signalverbindung durch eine physische Steckverbindung hergestellt werden kann. Auf diese Weise ist ein besonders stabiler Datenaustausch zwischen der Sicherheitseinrichtung und dem tragbaren Computer gewährleistet. Vorteilhafterweise kann die physische Steckverbindung dabei an einer Aufnahme hergestellt werden, in die der tragbare Computer eingesetzt werden kann und an der die Sicherheitseinrichtung vorgesehen beziehungsweise integriert ist. Eine derartige Steckverbindung, die beispielsweise an einem Zusatzgehäuse ausgebildet ist, ermöglicht somit eine direkte Verbindung des tragbaren Computers mit der Sicherheitseinrichtung, so dass das Bedienelement während der Eingabe von Steuerungsbefehlen am tragbaren Computer direkt an diesem zur Verfügung steht und betätigt werden kann. Advantageously, a work area of the remotely controlled object can also be displayed on a display of the computer. In this way, the portable computer can additionally be used to indicate to the user, for example by means of at least one camera, a working area to which he has no direct insight. In addition, it is advantageous if the electronic signal connection can be made by a physical plug connection. In this way, a particularly stable data exchange between the security device and the portable computer is ensured. Advantageously, the physical connector can be made on a recording, in which the portable computer can be used and on which the safety device is provided or integrated. Such a connector, for example, formed on an additional housing Thus, thus allowing a direct connection of the portable computer with the safety device, so that the control element while inputting control commands on the portable computer directly to this is available and can be operated.
Alternativ hierzu ist es günstig, wenn die physische Steckverbindung zwischen der Sicherheitseinrichtung und dem tragbaren Computer über ein Verbindungskabel hergestellt werden kann. Auf diese Weise ist es beispielsweise möglich, die Sicherheitsei nrichtung über ein handelsübliches Kabel, wie beispielsweise ein USB- Kabel, mit unterschiedlichen tragbaren Computern zu verbinden. Alternatively, it is convenient if the physical connector between the security device and the portable computer can be made via a connection cable. In this way, it is possible, for example, the Sicherheitsei device via a standard cable, such as a USB cable to connect with different portable computers.
In einer weiteren alternativen Ausführungsform kann die elektronische Signalverbindung über eine kabellose Verbindung hergestellt werden. Auf diese Weise ist die Herstellung der elektronischen Signalverbindung zwischen dem tragbaren Computer und der Sicherheitseinrichtung in besonders komfortabler Weise möglich. Hierbei ist es günstig, wenn die kabellose Verbindung über optische Signalübertragungsmittel hergestellt werden kann. Hierdurch ist es beispielsweise möglich, einen optischen Signalerzeuger zu verwenden, der mit einem optischen Signaldetektor zusammen wirkt, und dabei über die optischen Signale eine Kodierung vorzusehen, die gewährleistet, dass die elektronische Signalverbindung ausschließlich zwischen bestimmten Geräten hergestellt wird. Alternativ oder zusätzlich hierzu ist es günstig, wenn die kabellose Verbindung über eine Funkverbindung wie beispielsweise über eine Bluetooth- oder WLAN-Verbindung herstellbar ist, wodurch die elektronische Signalverbindung beispielsweise auch bei fehlender op- tischer Verbindung zwischen den Geräten und auch im Freien störungsfrei hergestellt werden kann. In a further alternative embodiment, the electronic signal connection can be established via a wireless connection. In this way, the production of the electronic signal connection between the portable computer and the security device is possible in a particularly comfortable manner. It is advantageous if the wireless connection can be made via optical signal transmission means. This makes it possible, for example, to use an optical signal generator which cooperates with an optical signal detector, and thereby to provide a coding via the optical signals, which ensures that the electronic signal connection is made exclusively between certain devices. Alternatively or additionally, it is advantageous if the wireless connection via a radio link such as via a Bluetooth or wireless connection can be produced, whereby the electronic signal connection, for example, even in the absence of optical connection between the devices and also outdoors are made trouble-free can.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform weist die Sicherheitseinrichtung eine Signalwandlereinrichtung auf, mittels der die vom Computer ausgehenden Steuerungssignale verändert und anschließend seitens der Sicherheitseinrichtung ausgesendet werden können. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, die gesendeten Steu- erungssignale mittels der Sicherheitseinrichtung in einem anderen Format oder mit einer höheren Sendeleistung auszusenden, als dies mit den Sendemitteln des Computers möglich ist. Hierdurch kann insbesondere eine größere Reichweite und ein stabileres Aussenden der Steuerungssignale erreicht werden. Dabei weist die Signalwandlereinrichtung Verstärkungsmittel aufweist, mittels denen die vom Computer empfangenen Signale verstärkt werden können. Auf diese Weise können die vom Computer ausgesendeten Steuerungssignale seitens der Signalwand ler-ein- richtung der Sicherheitseinrichtung auch im gleichen Format mit einer höheren Sendeleistung ausgesendet werden, um eine größere Reichweite zu ermöglichen. In a further advantageous embodiment, the safety device has a signal converter device by means of which the control signals emanating from the computer can be changed and subsequently transmitted by the safety device. In this way it is possible to send out the transmitted control signals by means of the safety device in a different format or with a higher transmission power than with the transmission means of the Computers is possible. As a result, in particular a greater range and a more stable emission of the control signals can be achieved. In this case, the signal converter means comprises amplifying means by means of which the signals received by the computer can be amplified. In this way, the control signals emitted by the computer can also be transmitted by the signal wall of the safety device in the same format with a higher transmission power in order to allow a greater range.
Vorteilhafterweise weist die Signalwandlereinrichtung Umsetzungsmittel auf, mittels denen die vom Computer in einem ersten Format empfangenen Steuerungssignale in ein zweites Format umgesetzt werden können, in dem die Steuerungssignale seitens der Sicherheitseinrichtung aussendbar sind. Hierdurch können beispielsweise vom Computer ausgesendete WLAN-Signale von der Sicherheitseinrichtung empfangen und in Form von Funksignalen in einer anderen Frequenz ausgesendet werden, um eine größere Reichweite oder eine höhere Stabilität der Steuerungssignale zu gewährleisten. Advantageously, the signal converter device has conversion means by means of which the control signals received by the computer in a first format can be converted into a second format in which the control signals can be transmitted by the safety device. As a result, for example, transmitted by the computer WLAN signals can be received by the security device and sent out in the form of radio signals in another frequency to ensure greater range or greater stability of the control signals.
Femer wird die genannte Aufgabe durch ein Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Fernsteuerungsanordnung in einer der oben genannten Ausführungsformen gelöst, wobei nach Aktivierung des Computerprogrammprodukts auf dem tragbaren Computer in einem ersten Schritt eine Bewegung des ferngesteuerten Objekts verhindert wird. In einem nachfolgenden zweiten Schritt wird dann wiederkehrend geprüft, ob eine Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung zwischen der Sicherheitseinrichtung und dem Computer besteht. Wird seitens des Computerprogrammprodukts das Bestehen der Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung festgestellt, wie beispielsweise durch den Eingang entsprechender Signale von der Sicherheitseinrichtung über einen vorbestimmten Zeitraum hinweg, so wird in einem nachfolgenden dritten Schritt das Aussenden von Steuerungssignalen an das ferngesteuerte Objekt aktiviert. Diese Steuerungssignale werden vom Computerprogrammprodukt in Abhängigkeit von den am Computer eingegebenen Steuerungsbefehlen generiert. Wird dabei während dieses Fernsteuerungsbetriebs seitens des Computerprogrammprodukts ein Abbruch der Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung festgestellt, wie beispielsweise durch den fehlenden oder unzureichenden Eingang entsprechender Signale seitens der Sicherheitseinrichtung, oder geht in Folge der Betätigung des Bedienelementes ein Abbruchsignal von der Sicherheitseinrichtung ein, so wird in einem nachfolgenden vierten Schritt die Bewegung des femgesteuerten Objekts erneut verhindert. Auf diese Weise kann sichergestellt werden, dass die Femsteuerung des betreffenden Objekts mittels des tragbaren Computers nur dann erfolgen kann, wenn eine stabile Verbindung mit der Sicherheitsein rieh tu ng besteht. Sobald dagegen keine stabile Verbindung gewährleistet werden kann oder die Sicherheitseinrichtung aktiviert wird, wird die Steuerung des Objekts aus Sicherheitsgründen abgebrochen. In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des Verfahrens wird die Bewegung des femgesteuerten Objekts durch das Aussenden von Abbruchsignalen seitens der Sicherheitseinrichtung verhindert. Auf diese Weise kann die Bewegung des Objekts auch unabhängig vom Computer verhindert beziehungsweise abgebrochen werden. Furthermore, the stated object is achieved by a method for operating a remote control arrangement in one of the above-mentioned embodiments, wherein after activation of the computer program product on the portable computer in a first step, a movement of the remote-controlled object is prevented. In a subsequent second step, it is then checked recurrently whether there is a security control connection between the security device and the computer. If the computer program product detects the existence of the safety control connection, such as by the receipt of corresponding signals from the safety device for a predetermined period of time, the transmission of control signals to the remote controlled object is activated in a subsequent third step. These control signals are generated by the computer program product in response to the control commands input to the computer. During this remote control operation, the computer program product detects an abort of the safety control connection, such as the missing or inadequate input of corresponding signals from the computer Safety device, or enters a termination signal from the safety device as a result of the operation of the control element, so in a subsequent fourth step, the movement of the femgesteuerte object is again prevented. In this way it can be ensured that the remote control of the object in question can only take place by means of the portable computer if there is a stable connection with the safety device. On the other hand, as soon as a stable connection can not be guaranteed or the safety device is activated, the control of the object is interrupted for safety reasons. In an advantageous embodiment of the method, the movement of the remote-controlled object is prevented by the emission of abort signals by the safety device. In this way, the movement of the object can also be prevented or canceled independently of the computer.
Alternativ hierzu kann die Bewegung des ferngesteuerten Objekts durch das Aussenden von Abbruchsignalen seitens des tragbaren Computers verhindert werden, die beispielsweise parallel oder statt der Steuerungssignale ausgesendet werden. Hierdurch ist eine aktive Ansteuerung des Objekts und dadurch ein besonders zu- verlässiges Blockieren oder Abbrechen einer Bewegung desselben möglich. Alternatively, the movement of the remotely controlled object may be prevented by the emission of abort signals from the portable computer, which may be transmitted in parallel or in place of the control signals, for example. As a result, an active control of the object and thereby a particularly reliable blocking or canceling a movement of the same is possible.
Vorteilhafterweise wird dabei im dritten Schritt zusätzlich eine Anzeige am Display aktiviert, die den aktiven Zustand der Sicherheitsein richtung und somit das mögliche Aussenden von Steuerungssignalen zur Fernsteuerung des Objekts signali- siert. Advantageously, in the third step, an additional display is activated on the display which signals the active state of the safety device and thus the possible emission of control signals for the remote control of the object.
Es wird darauf hingewiesen, dass alle oben beschriebenen Merkmale des erfindungsgemäßen Gegenstandes untereinander austauschbar beziehungsweise kombinierbar sind, sofern ein Austausch oder eine Kombination derselben aus technischen Gründen nicht ausgeschlossen ist. In den Figuren ist eine beispielhafte Ausfuhrungsform der Erfindung dargestellt. Es zeigen: It should be noted that all features described above of the article according to the invention are interchangeable or combinable, provided that an exchange or a combination of the same is not excluded for technical reasons. In the figures, an exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown. Show it:
Figur 1 eine Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Fernsteuerungsanordnung mit einem tragbaren Computer, einer Sicherheiteeinrichtung und einem ferngesteuerten Objekt, 1 shows a view of a remote control arrangement according to the invention with a portable computer, a security device and a remote-controlled object,
Figur 2 eine Ansicht der Fernsteuerungsanordnung mit einer alternativen Figure 2 is a view of the remote control arrangement with an alternative
Ausführungsform der Sicherheitsei nrichtung,  Embodiment of the safety device,
Figur 3 eine Ansicht der Fernsteuerungsanordnung mit einer weiteren alternativen Ausführungsform der Sicherheitseinrichtung und Figure 3 is a view of the remote control arrangement with a further alternative embodiment of the safety device and
Figur 4 ein Ablaufdiagramm eines auf dem tragbaren Computer der Fernsteuerungsanordnung gespeicherten und ausführbaren Computerprogrammprodukts. Figure 4 is a flowchart of a computer program product stored and executable on the portable computer of the remote control device.
Fig. 1 zeigt eine Fernsteuerungsanordnung 2 mit einem tragbaren Computer 4 in Form eines Tablet-Computers oder eines Smartphones, einem ferngesteuerten Objekt 6 in Form eines Hubgerätes und einer Sicherheitseinrichtung 8. Die Sicherheitseinrichtung 8, die beispielhaft in der Art einer Notaus-Einrichtung ausgeführt ist, weist hierbei ein Bedienelement 10 in Form eines marktüblichen Notausknopfes auf, das zu Erzeugung eines Abbruchsignals mechanisch betätigt werden kann. Hierzu ist das Bedienelement 0 beispielhaft durch einen mittels Kraftaufbringung verlagerbaren Druckknopf oder Schalter gebildet. Fig. 1 shows a remote control device 2 with a portable computer 4 in the form of a tablet computer or a smartphone, a remotely controlled object 6 in the form of a lifting device and a safety device 8. The safety device 8, which is exemplified in the manner of an emergency stop device , In this case, an operating element 10 in the form of a commercially available emergency stop button, which can be mechanically actuated to generate a stop signal. For this purpose, the operating element 0 is formed by way of example by means of a force application displaceable push button or switch.
Der Computer 4 weist eine Elektronik 12 auf, in der ein Computerprogrammprodukt 14 gespeichert und ausführbar ist. Das Computerprogrammprodukt 14 dient dabei dazu, Steuerungssignale S und/oder Blockier-Steuerungssignate BS zu generieren und an das ferngesteuerte Objekt 6 zu senden. Hierzu weist der Computer 4 eine Anordnung 15 von virtuellen und/oder physischen Eingabeelementen zur Eingabe von Steuerungsbefehlen sowie Sendemittel 16 auf, die beispielsweise einen com- puterseitigen Transceiver 18 umfassen. The computer 4 has electronics 12 in which a computer program product 14 is stored and executable. The computer program product 14 serves to generate control signals S and / or blocking control signals BS and to send them to the remote-controlled object 6. For this purpose, the computer 4 has an arrangement 15 of virtual and / or physical input elements for input of control commands as well as transmitting means 16, which for example comprise a computer-side transceiver 18.
Das ferngesteuerte Objekt 6 weist zum Empfang der Steuerungssignale S und/oder der Blockier-Steuerungssignale BS wiederum Empfangsmittel 20 auf, die beispielsweise einen objektsertigen Transceiver 22 umfassen. Die über diesen Transceiver 22 empfangenen Signale beziehungsweise die sich hieraus ergebenden Steuerungsbefehle werden dabei an Steuerungsmittel 24 des Objekts 6 weitergegeben, über die das femgesteuerte Objekt 6 entsprechend gesteuert beziehungsweise in Bewegung gesetzt werden kann. The remote-controlled object 6 in turn has receiving means 20 for receiving the control signals S and / or the blocking control signals BS, which comprise, for example, an object-ready transceiver 22. The signals received via this transceiver 22 or the control commands resulting therefrom are forwarded to control means 24 of the object 6, via which the remote-controlled object 6 can be correspondingly controlled or set in motion.
Wie aus Figur 1 femer zu entnehmen ist kann zwischen dem tragbaren Computer 4 und der Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 eine Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung 26 hergestellt werden. Diese umfasst eine elektronische Signalverbindung, die beispiels- weise über ein Verbindungskabel 28 oder eine kabellose Verbindung 30 hergestellt wird. Die kabellose Verbindung 30 kann dabei insbesondere als Funk-, WLAN-, Infrarot- und/oder Bluetooth-Verbindung ausgebildet sein. Zudem kann die Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 Sicherheits-Sendemittel 31 aufweisen, mittels denen bei Betätigung des Bedienelementes 10 oder bei getrennter Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbin- dung 26 Abbruchsignale NAS direkt an das Objekt 6 gesendet werden können, um dessen Bewegung zu stoppen beziehungsweise zu blockieren. As can also be seen from FIG. 1, a safety control connection 26 can be established between the portable computer 4 and the safety device 8. This comprises an electronic signal connection, which is produced, for example, via a connection cable 28 or a wireless connection 30. The wireless connection 30 can be configured in particular as a radio, WLAN, infrared and / or Bluetooth connection. In addition, the security device 8 can have security transmitting means 31, by means of which abort signals NAS can be sent directly to the object 6 upon actuation of the operating element 10 or in the event of a separate security control connection 26 in order to stop or block its movement.
Darüber hinaus ist an einem Display 32 des Computers 4 gemäß Figur 1 eine Anzeige 34 vorgesehen, an der signalisiert werden kann, ob die Sicherheits-Steue- rungsverbindung 26 besteht oder nicht. Femer kann das Display 32 des Computers 4 dazu verwendet werden, um Bilder eines Arbeitsbereichs des femgesteuerten Objekts 6 innerhalb einer Überwachungsanzeige 36 anzuzeigen. Die Bilder können dabei beispielsweise mittels einer am Objekt 6 vorgesehenen Kamera 38 fortlaufend aufgenommen und an den Computer 4 gesendet werden. In addition, a display 34 is provided on a display 32 of the computer 4 according to FIG. 1, at which it is possible to signal whether or not the safety-control connection 26 exists. Furthermore, the display 32 of the computer 4 may be used to display images of a work area of the remotely controlled object 6 within a monitoring display 36. The images can be continuously recorded, for example, by means of a camera 38 provided on the object 6 and sent to the computer 4.
Figur 2 zeigt eine alternative Ausführungsform der Fernsteuerungsanordnung 2, bei der der Computer 4 in einer Aufnahme 40 eines Zusatzgehäuses 42 aufgenommen ist. Hierbei ist die Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 in das Zusatzgehäuse 42 integriert beziehungsweise an diesem gehalten. Zur Herstellung der Sicherheits-Steuerungs- verbindung 26 zwischen dieser Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 und dem Computer 4, weist das Zusatzgehäuse 42 einen Kontaktstecker 44 auf, der derart positioniert ist, dass er beim Einsetzen des Computers 4 in die Aufnahme 40 mit einer Stecker- buchse 46 des Computers 4, wie insbesondere einer USB-Buchse, in Kontakt tritt. Dieser Kontaktstecker 44 ist dabei wie aus Figur 2 zu entnehmen ist mit der Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 verbunden, so dass bei Herstellung des Kontakts zwischen dem Kontaktstecker 44 und der Steckerbuchse 46 gleichzeitig auch die Sicherheiis- Steuerungsverbindung 26 hergestellt wird. FIG. 2 shows an alternative embodiment of the remote control arrangement 2, in which the computer 4 is accommodated in a receptacle 40 of an additional housing 42. In this case, the safety device 8 is integrated into the additional housing 42 or held at this. To produce the safety control connection 26 between this safety device 8 and the computer 4, the additional housing 42 has a contact plug 44 which is positioned such that when inserting the computer 4 into the receptacle 40 with a plug socket 46 of the Computer 4, in particular a USB socket, comes into contact. As can be deduced from FIG. 2, this contact plug 44 is connected to the safety device 8, so that when the contact between the contact plug 44 and the plug socket 46 is made, the safety control connection 26 is also produced.
Eine weitere Ausführungsform der Fernsteuerungsanordnung 2 ist in Figur 3 dargestellt. Diese weist eine vom Computer 4 getrennte Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 mit einer zusätzlichen Signalwandlereinrichtung 48 auf. An dieser Signalwandlereinrichtung 48 ist beispielsweise ein Transceiver 50 vorgesehen, mittels dem die vom Computer 4 ausgesendeten Steuerungssignale S sowohl empfangen als auch weiter gesendet werden können. Um hierbei eine größere Reichweite bei der Aussendung der Steuerungssignale S zu erzielen, weist die Signalwandlereinrichtung 48 Umsetzungsmittel 52 auf, mittels denen die in einem ersten Format F1 vom Computer 4 ausgesandten Steuerungssignale S in ein zweites Format F2 umgewandelt werden können. Beispielsweise können die Steuerungssignale S dabei von einem seitens des Computers 4 verwendeten WLAN- oder Bluetooth-Format in ein Funk- Format mit einer anderen Frequenz umgesetzt werden, die eine größere Reichweite oder eine stabilere Funkverbindung mit dem ferngesteuerten Objekt gewährleistet. Another embodiment of the remote control device 2 is shown in FIG. This has a separate from the computer 4 safety device 8 with an additional signal converter means 48. At this signal converter means 48, for example, a transceiver 50 is provided, by means of which the control signals S emitted by the computer 4 can both be received and transmitted further. In order to achieve a greater range in the transmission of the control signals S, the signal converter device 48 has conversion means 52, by means of which the control signals S emitted by the computer 4 in a first format F1 can be converted into a second format F2. For example, the control signals S can be converted from a WLAN or Bluetooth format used by the computer 4 into a radio format with a different frequency, which ensures a longer range or a more stable radio connection with the remotely controlled object.
Alternativ oder zusätzlich hierzu kann die Signalwandlereinrichtung 48 Verstär- kungsmittel 54 aufweisen, mittels denen die vom Computer 4 empfangenen Steuerungssignale S bei der Weiterleitung seitens der Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 verstärkt werden, um hierdurch die Reichweite zu erhöhen. Alternatively or in addition to this, the signal conversion device 48 can have amplification means 54, by means of which the control signals S received by the computer 4 are amplified during the forwarding by the security device 8 in order thereby to increase the range.
Es wird darauf hingewiesen, dass alle oben beschriebenen Elemente und Merkmale der verschiedenen Ausführungsformen des erfindungsgemäßen Gegenstandes untereinander austauschbar beziehungsweise kombinierbar sind, sofern ein Austausch oder eine Kombination derselben aus technischen Gründen nicht ausgeschlossen ist. It should be noted that all the above-described elements and features of the various embodiments of the subject invention are interchangeable or combinable, if one Replacement or a combination thereof for technical reasons is not excluded.
Die Funktionsweise der Fernsteuerungsanordnung 2 ist nachfolgend anhand des Ablaufs nach Figur 4 beschrieben: The mode of operation of the remote control arrangement 2 is described below with reference to the sequence according to FIG. 4:
In einem ersten Schritt S1 wird die Fernsteuerung des Objekts 6 durch Einschalten des Computers 4 gestartet. Direkt im Anschluss hieran wird der Computer 4 durch das Computerprogrammprodukt 14 in einem zweiten Schritt S2 in eine Default-Ein- stellung versetzt, in der eine Bewegungssteuerung unterbunden ist, um eine unbeabsichtigte Bewegung des femgesteuerten Objekts 6 zu vermeiden. Die Unterbindung der Bewegungssteuerung erfolgt dabei entweder durch fehelendes Aussenden der Steuerungssignale S, durch die aktiven Blockier-Steuerungssignale BS, die vom Computer 4 an das Objekt 6 gesendet werden oder durch die aktiven Abbruchsignale NAS, die von Sicherheits-Sendemitteln 31 der Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 an das Objekt 6 gesendet werden. In a first step S1, the remote control of the object 6 is started by turning on the computer 4. Immediately following this, the computer 4 is set by the computer program product 14 in a second step S2 into a default setting in which a movement control is inhibited in order to avoid unintentional movement of the remote-controlled object 6. The suppression of the motion control is carried out either by misleading transmission of the control signals S, by the active blocking control signals BS, which are sent from the computer 4 to the object 6 or by the active abort signals NAS, the safety transmitting means 31 of the safety device 8 to the Object 6 will be sent.
In einem dritten Schritt S3 wird anschließend untersucht, ob die Sicherheits-Steu- erungsverbindung 26 mit der Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 hergestellt ist. Falls nicht, belässt das Computerprogrammprodukt 14 den Computer 4 in der Default-Einstel- lung. In a third step S3, it is then examined whether the safety control connection 26 is made with the safety device 8. If not, the computer program product 14 leaves the computer 4 in the default setting.
Wird dagegen nach vorgegebenen Kriterien das Bestehen einer stabilen Sicher- heits-Steuerungsverbindung 26 festgestellt, so gibt das Computerprogrammprodukt 14 den Fernsteuerungsbetrieb des Computers 4 in einem vierten Schritt S4 frei, sodass nun bei Eingabe von Steuerungsbefehlen am Computer 4 entsprechende Steuerungssignale S generiert und ausgesendet werden. Gegebenenfalls wird hierzu gleichzeitig das Aussenden der Blockier-Steuerungssignale vom Com- puter 4 beziehungsweise der Abbruchsignale von der Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 abgebrochen. Während dieses Fernsteuerungsbetriebs wird wiederkehrend in einem fünften Schritt S5 geprüft, ob die Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung 26 getrennt ist oder ob an der Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 ein Abbruchsignal erzeugt worden ist. Solange diese beiden Bedingungen nicht erfüllt sind, wird der Fernsteuerungsbetrieb fortgesetzt. If, on the other hand, the existence of a stable security control connection 26 is determined according to predetermined criteria, the computer program product 14 releases the remote control operation of the computer 4 in a fourth step S4, so that corresponding control signals S are now generated and emitted when control commands are entered on the computer 4 , If appropriate, the emission of the blocking control signals from the computer 4 or the abort signals from the safety device 8 is simultaneously interrupted for this purpose. During this remote control operation, it is repeatedly checked in a fifth step S5 whether the safety control connection 26 is disconnected or whether an abort signal has been generated at the safety device 8. As long as these two conditions are not met, the remote control operation will continue.
Wird dagegen festgestellt, dass die Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung 26 zwischen dem Computer 4 und der Sicherheitsein rieh tu ng 8 getrennt ist oder wird durch Betätigung des Bedienelementes 10 seitens der Sicherheitseinrichtung 8 ein Abbruchsignal generiert, so setzt das Computerprogrammprodukt 14 den Computer 4 wieder zurück in die Default-Einstellung gemäß dem zweiten Schritt S2. Hierdurch wird das Aussenden der Steuerungssignale S abgebrochen beziehungsweise das Aussenden der Blockier-Steuerungssignale oder der Abbruchsignale erneut aktiviert und dadurch eine weitere Bewegung beziehungsweise Verstellung des femgesteuerten Objekts 6 verhindert, um insbesondere eine Gefährdung von Personen oder Sachbeschädigungen zu verhindern. If, on the other hand, it is determined that the security control connection 26 is disconnected between the computer 4 and the security device 8, or if an abort signal is generated by operation of the control element 10 by the security device 8, the computer program product 14 resets the computer 4 back to the computer Default setting according to the second step S2. As a result, the emission of the control signals S is aborted or the sending of the blocking control signals or abort signals activated again, thereby preventing further movement or adjustment of the femgesteuerte object 6, in particular to prevent endangerment of persons or property damage.

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1. Fernsteuerungsanordnung (2) mit einem tragbaren Computer (4), auf dem ein Computerprogramm zum Generieren und Aussenden von Steuerungssignalen (S, BS) mittels am Computer (4) vorgesehener Sendemittel (16) gespeichert ist, und einem femgesteuerten Objekt (6), an dem Empfangsmittel (20) zum Empfang der Steuerungssignale (S, BS) und Steuerungsmittel (24) zur Steuerung des Objekts (6) in Abhängigkeit der empfangenen Signale (S, BS) vorgesehen sind, wobei die Fernsteuerungsanordnung (2) ferner eine Sicherheitseinrichtung (8) mit einem mechanisch betätig baren Bedienelement (10) aufweist, wobei zwischen der Sicherheitsein richtung (8) und dem tragbaren Computer (4) eine Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung (26) herstellbar ist und eine Steuerung des Objekts (6) nur bei hergestellter Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung (26) freigebbar ist und die Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung (26) eine elektronische Signalverbindung zwischen der Sicherheitsein richtung (8) und dem Computer (4) umfasst, wobei die Steuerungssignale (S) zum Bewegen des Objekts (6) erst bei bestehender elektronischer Signalverbindung aussendbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass die Sicherheitsein richtung (8) selbst Sicherheits-Sendemittel (31) aufweist, mittels denen ein die Bewegung des Objekts (6) verhinderndes Abbruchsignal (NAS) aussendbar ist. A remote control device (2) having a portable computer (4) on which a computer program for generating and transmitting control signals (S, BS) is stored by means of transmitting means (16) provided on the computer (4), and a remote controlled object (6) in which receiving means (20) are provided for receiving the control signals (S, BS) and control means (24) for controlling the object (6) in response to the received signals (S, BS), the remote control arrangement (2) further comprising a safety device (8) with a mechanically actu ble operating element (10), wherein between the Sicherheitsein device (8) and the portable computer (4) a safety control connection (26) can be produced and a control of the object (6) only when manufactured security Control connection (26) is releasable and the safety control connection (26) comprises an electronic signal connection between the Sicherheitsein direction (8) and the computer (4), wherein the control signals (S) for moving the object (6) can only be emitted when the electronic signal connection is present, characterized in that the safety device (8) itself has safety transmitting means (31) by means of which a stop signal preventing the movement of the object (6) (NAS) is broadcast.
2. Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sicherheits-Sendemittel (31) bei hergestellter Sicherheits-Steue- rungsverbindung (26) deaktivierbar sind. Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass vom tragbaren Computer (4) ein die Bewegung des Objekts (6) verhinderndes Btockier-Steuerungssignal (BS) aussendbar ist, das bei hergestellter Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung (26) deaktivierbar und durch Betätigung des Bedienelementes (10) aktivierbar ist. 2. Remote control arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the security transmitting means (31) can be deactivated when the security control connection (26) is produced. Remote control arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that from the portable computer (4) a movement of the object (6) preventing Btockier control signal (BS) can be emitted, which can be deactivated when established safety control connection (26) and by actuation of the control element (10) is activatable.
Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Bestehen der Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung (26) des Computers (4) mit der Sicherheitseinrichtung (8) am Computer (4) signalisierbar ist. Remote control arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the existence of the safety control connection (26) of the computer (4) with the safety device (8) on the computer (4) can be signaled.
Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an einem Display (32) des Computers (4) ferner ein Arbeitsbereich des ferngesteuerten Objekts (6) anzeigbar ist. Remote control arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that on a display (32) of the computer (4) further a work area of the remotely controlled object (6) can be displayed.
Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung (26) über eine physische Steckverbindung herstellbar ist. Remote control arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the safety control connection (26) via a physical connector can be produced.
Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die physische Steckverbindung an einer Aufnahme (40) herstellbar ist, in die der tragbare Computer (4) einsetzbar ist und an der die Sicherheitseinrichtung (8) vorgesehen ist. Remote control arrangement according to claim 6, characterized in that the physical plug-in connection to a receptacle (40) can be produced, in which the portable computer (4) can be inserted and on which the safety device (8) is provided.
Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die physische Steckverbindung zwischen der Sicherheitsei nrichtung (8) und dem Computer (4) über ein Verbindungskabel (28) herstellbar ist. Remote control arrangement according to claim 6, characterized in that the physical connector between the Sicherheitsei device (8) and the computer (4) via a connecting cable (28) can be produced.
Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung (26) über eine kontakt-/kabellose Verbindung herstellbar ist, wie über optische Signalübertragungsmittel oder über eine Funkverbindung. Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass die Sicherheitseinrichtung (8) eine Signalwandlereinrichtung (48) aufweist, mittels der die vom Computer (4) ausgehenden Steuerungssignale (S) veränderbar und seitens der Sicherheitseinrichtung (8) aussendbar sind, wobei die Signalwandlereinrichtung (48) Verstärkungsmit- tel (54) aufweist, mittels denen die vom Computer (4) empfangenen Steuerungssignale (S) von der Sicherheitseinrichtung (8) mit einer höheren Sendeleistung aussendbar sind. Remote control arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the safety control connection (26) via a contact / wireless connection can be produced, such as optical signal transmission means or via a radio link. Remote control arrangement according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the safety device (8) has a signal converter device (48) by means of which the control signals (S) emanating from the computer (4) can be changed and emitted by the safety device (8), wherein the Signal converter means (48) amplifying means (54), by means of which the control signals (S) received from the computer (4) can be transmitted by the safety device (8) with a higher transmission power.
11. Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass die Signalwandlereinrichtung (48) Umsetzungsmittel (52) aufweist, mittels denen die vom Computer (4) in einem ersten Format (F1) empfangenen Steuerungssignale (S) in ein zweites Format (F2) umsetzbar sind, in dem die Steuerungssignale (S) seitens der Sicherheitsein rieh tu ng (8) aussendbar sind. 11. Remote control arrangement according to claim 10, characterized in that the signal converter device (48) has conversion means (52) by means of which the computer (4) in a first format (F1) received control signals (S) in a second format (F2) can be implemented in which the control signals (S) can be transmitted by the safety device (8).
Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Fernsteuerungsanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass nach Aktivierung des Computerprogramms auf dem tragbaren Computer (4) in einem ersten Schritt (S1) die Bewegung des femgesteuerten Objekts (6) verhindert ist, in einem nachfolgenden zweiten Schritt (S2) ein Bestehen der Sicherhe'rts- Steuerungsverbindung (26) geprüft wird, bei Bestehen der Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung (26) in einem nachfolgenden dritten Schritt (S3) das Aussenden von Steuerungssignalen (S) in Abhängigkeit von am Computer (4) eingegebenen Steuerungsbefehlen aktiviert wird und bei Abbruch der Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung (26) oder bei Eingang eines Abbruchsignals (NAS) von der Sicherheitseinrichtung (8) in einem nachfolgenden vierten Schritt (S4) die Bewegung des ferngesteuerten Objekts (6) erneut verhindert wird. Method for operating a remote control arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that after activation of the computer program on the portable computer (4) in a first step (S1) the movement of the remote-controlled object (6) is prevented, in a subsequent second step (S2) an existence of the safety Always' RTS control connection (26) is checked, wherein existence of the safety control link (26) in a subsequent third step (S3) the sending of control signals (S) dependent on the computer (4) input control commands is activated and on termination of the safety control connection (26) or upon receipt of an Abort signal (NAS) from the safety device (8) in a subsequent fourth step (S4), the movement of the remote-controlled object (6) is again prevented.
13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bewegung des femgesteuerten Objekts (6) durch das Aussenden von Abbruch- Signalen (NAS) seitens der Sicherheitseinrichtung (8) verhindert wird 13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that the movement of the remote-controlled object (6) by the emission of abort signals (NAS) on the part of the safety device (8) is prevented
14. Verfahren nach Anspruch 12 oder 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bewegung des ferngesteuerten Objekts (6) durch das Aussenden von Abbruchsignalen (NAS) seitens des tragbaren Computers (4) verhindert wird. 14. The method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the movement of the remote controlled object (6) by the emission of abort signals (NAS) on the part of the portable computer (4) is prevented.
15. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 12 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet dass im dritten Schritt (S3) zusätzlich eine Anzeige (34) am Display (32) aktiviert wird, mittels der das Bestehen der Sicherheits-Steuerungsverbindung (26) und damit das mögliche Aussenden von Steuerungssignalen (S) angezeigt wird. 15. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that in the third step (S3) in addition a display (34) on the display (32) is activated by means of the existence of the safety control connection (26) and thus the possible emission of control signals (S) is displayed.
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