FR2573881A1 - Multi-use remote control apparatus - Google Patents

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FR2573881A1
FR2573881A1 FR8418240A FR8418240A FR2573881A1 FR 2573881 A1 FR2573881 A1 FR 2573881A1 FR 8418240 A FR8418240 A FR 8418240A FR 8418240 A FR8418240 A FR 8418240A FR 2573881 A1 FR2573881 A1 FR 2573881A1
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Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for control by light signals making it possible to remotely control several different apparatuses or installations. This apparatus is composed of a logic circuit 1, of a control member 2 and of a transmitting member 3. The logic circuit itself comprises an oscillator 4, a frequency divider 5 connected to the output of the oscillator, a pulse shaping circuit 6 connected to the frequency divider and to the control member 2, a coder circuit 7 receiving a signal C from the shaping circuit, an amplifier 8 connected to the coder circuit, which supplies the transmitting member 3, and memories "m1, m2,...mn receiving on their respective inputs signals D1, D2...Dn produced by the shaping circuit, the outputs of these memories being all connected to an input of the coder circuit. The apparatus according to the invention can advantageously be used to open n different doors, the code for each signal corresponding to the code of a lock.

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APPAREIL DE COMMANDE A DISTANCE POLYVALENT
La présente invention concerne un appareil de commande à distance sans filp Elle concerne plus particulièrement un appareil de commande à distance polyvalent de petite dimension comportant un circuit logique auquel est relié un organe de commande et un organe émetteur rayonnant, vers l'extérieur, des signaux codés élaborés par le circuit logique en réponse à une manoeuvre de l'organe de commande.
VERSATILE REMOTE CONTROL APPARATUS
The present invention relates to a wireless remote control device. It relates more particularly to a small, versatile remote control device comprising a logic circuit to which is connected a control member and a transmitting member radiating outward signals. coded developed by the logic circuit in response to an operation of the control member.

De tels appareils permettant, par exemple, d'ouvrir à distance une porte de garage à l'aide de signaux lumineux, sont bien connus.Such devices making it possible, for example, to open a garage door remotely using light signals, are well known.

Des appareils de commande plus complexes, à rayons infrarouges, offrant la possibilité de sélectionner à distance les programmes d'un- poste de télévision ou de commander les différentes fonctions d'une installation de haute fidélité, sont également connus depuis quelques temps. Enfin, des appareils de commande d'ouverture des portières d'une voiture pouvant aisément prendre place, grace à leurs dimensions réduites, dans la poche du conducteur, ont fait récemment leur apparition.More complex control devices, with infrared rays, offering the possibility of remotely selecting the programs of a television set or of controlling the various functions of a high fidelity installation, have also been known for some time. Finally, control devices for opening the doors of a car which can easily take place, thanks to their reduced dimensions, in the driver's pocket, have recently appeared.

D'une façon générale, on peut dire que, dans les réalisations connues, chaque appareil de commande, ou émetteur, n'agit que sur un seul appareil ou installation qui joue le râle d'un récepteur. Par exemple, si l'on désire commander plusieurs portes, il faudra disposer d'autant d'appareils de commande différents qu'il y a de serrures. Or, un appareil de commande, même miniaturisé, occupe un volume nettement plus important qu'une clé. I1 n'est donc guère'possible de transporter sur soi, de façon permanente, plusieurs de ces appareils, comme un trousseau de clés. Ceci constitue un inconvénient important des appareils de commande connus et représente1 malgré le confort d'utilisation que procurent ces appareils, un obstacle majeur à leur généralisation.In general, it can be said that, in known embodiments, each control device, or transmitter, acts only on a single device or installation which plays the rattle of a receiver. For example, if you want to control several doors, you will need as many different control devices as there are locks. However, a control device, even miniaturized, occupies a volume significantly greater than a key. It is therefore hardly 'impossible to carry on you, permanently, several of these devices, like a bunch of keys. This constitutes a major drawback of known control devices and represents, despite the ease of use that these devices provide, a major obstacle to their generalization.

La présente invention se propose de pallier cet inconvénient en réalisant un appareil de commande à distance polyvalent peu encombrant, alimenté par une batterie, et permettant de commander, par exemple, plusieurs serrures de portes différentes ou autres appareils. The present invention proposes to overcome this drawback by providing a versatile, space-saving remote control device, powered by a battery, and making it possible to control, for example, several different door locks or other devices.

Dans ce but, l'appareil de commande selon la présente invention est caractérisé en ce que le circuit logique comprend des mémoires, chaque mémoire contenant le code correspondant au code du dispositif extérieur commandé par les signaux codés émis par l'appareil.For this purpose, the control device according to the present invention is characterized in that the logic circuit comprises memories, each memory containing the code corresponding to the code of the external device controlled by the coded signals transmitted by the device.

Selon une forme de réalisation préférée, les mémoires du circuit logique peuvent être reprogrammées à l'aide d'une manoeuvre appropriée de l'organe de commande
Selon une forme de réalisation possible, l'organe émetteur de l'appareil est un dispositif photoélectrique, par exemple une photodiode infrarouge, transformant les signaux électriques élaborés par le circuit logique en signaux optiques codés rayonnés vers l'extérieur.
According to a preferred embodiment, the memories of the logic circuit can be reprogrammed using an appropriate operation of the control member
According to a possible embodiment, the emitting member of the device is a photoelectric device, for example an infrared photodiode, transforming the electrical signals produced by the logic circuit into coded optical signals radiated outwards.

Avantageusement, l'appareil de commande est incorporé à un appareil porté par l'utilisateur, tel qu'une montre, de préférence une montre électronique comportant un circuit horaire dont une partie est commune avec une partie du circuit logique.Advantageously, the control device is incorporated into a device worn by the user, such as a watch, preferably an electronic watch comprising a time circuit, part of which is common with part of the logic circuit.

Pour faciliter l'utilisation de l'appareil de commande, les divers signaux codés mémorisés dans le circuit logique sont émis par l'organe émetteur en mode série, l'un à la suite de l'autre, en réponse à une manoeuvre de 11 organe de commande.To facilitate the use of the control device, the various coded signals memorized in the logic circuit are emitted by the transmitting unit in serial mode, one after the other, in response to an operation of 11 control unit.

Un avantage de l'appareil selon l'invention est, par exemple, qu'il peut remplacer avantageusement un trousseau de clés.An advantage of the device according to the invention is, for example, that it can advantageously replace a set of keys.

Un autre avantage de l'invention est que, si l'appareil est incorporé à une montre, les risques de l'égarer sont fortement réduits.Another advantage of the invention is that, if the device is incorporated into a watch, the risks of losing it are greatly reduced.

D'autres propriétés et avantages de la montre selon la présente invention ressortiront de la description qui suit, faite en regard des dessins annexés et donnant à titre explicatif mais nullement limitatif, un exemple de réalisation d'un tel appareil de commande.Other properties and advantages of the watch according to the present invention will emerge from the description which follows, given with reference to the appended drawings and giving, by way of explanation but in no way limiting, an exemplary embodiment of such a control device.

Sur ces dessins où les mêmes références se rapportent à des éléments analogues :
La figure 1 montre une forme de réalisations préférée du schéma de principe du circuit de l'appareil de commande selon l'invention, et
La figure 2 représente un exemple de réalisation avantageuse de l'appareil selon l'invention incorporé à une montre électronique à affichage numérique.
In these drawings, where the same references relate to similar elements:
FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the block diagram of the circuit of the control apparatus according to the invention, and
FIG. 2 represents an advantageous embodiment of the device according to the invention incorporated in an electronic watch with digital display.

En se référant à la figure 1, on voit que l'appareil de commande comprend essentiellement un circuit logique 1, un organe de commande 2 et un organe émetteur 3. L'organe de commande peut être constitué d'un ou plusieurs contacts actionnés par des boutons disposés sur le boîtier (non représenté) de l'appareil. On peut ainsi utiliser avantageusement des capteurs capacitifs ou à photodiode, pour éviter l'emploi d'éléments mécaniques mobiles. L'organe émetteur est de préférence du type photoélectrique, transformant un signal électrique en un signal optique, par exemple à l'aide d'une photodiode émettant un rayonnement infrarouge.Referring to FIG. 1, it can be seen that the control device essentially comprises a logic circuit 1, a control member 2 and a transmitter member 3. The control member can consist of one or more contacts actuated by buttons arranged on the housing (not shown) of the device. Capacitive or photodiode sensors can thus be advantageously used, to avoid the use of mobile mechanical elements. The emitting member is preferably of the photoelectric type, transforming an electrical signal into an optical signal, for example using a photodiode emitting infrared radiation.

Cet organe peut également être du type élictroacoustique, émettant par exemple des signaux à ultrasons. L'organe émetteur doit, quelle que soit sa constitution, être disposé sur l'appareil de manière que le maximum de son énergie rayonne vers l'extérieur, afin que le dispositif ou appareil récepteur puisse être commandé dans les conditions les meilleures.This organ can also be of the electroacoustic type, emitting for example ultrasonic signals. The transmitting organ must, whatever its constitution, be placed on the apparatus so that the maximum of its energy radiates outwards, so that the receiving device or apparatus can be controlled under the best conditions.

La structure du circuit logique 1, représentée sur la figure 1, va maintenant être décrite. On distingue sur cette figure un oscillateur 4, par exemple à quartz, qui fournit à sa sortie un signal de référence A.The structure of logic circuit 1, shown in FIG. 1, will now be described. We distinguish in this figure an oscillator 4, for example quartz, which provides at its output a reference signal A.

Ce signal est appliqué à l'entrée d'un diviseur de fréquence 5 formé d'étages binaires. A la sortie du diviseur apparaissent les signaux
B1, B2, ... B ayant des fréquences sous-multiples de la fréquence du
n signal A. Ces signaux attaquent un circuit formateur d'impulsions 6 nécessaires à la commande du reste du circuit. L'organe de commande 2 est relié au circuit formateur qui délivre sur une première sortie un signal C appliqué à un circuit codeur 7, et sur les autres sorties des signaux D1, D2, ... Dn Le circuit 1 comporte en outre n mémoires ml, m2, ... mn dont les entrées reçoivent respectivement les signaux D1, D2, ... Dn.Les sorties de ces mémoires sont, de leurs côtés, toutes reliées à une entrée du circuit codeur 7, lequel a une sortie qui
fournit un signal E à un amplificateur 8. Lorgne émetteur 3 est,
de son côté, relié à la sortie de cet amplificateur qui lui fournit
l'énergie électrique nécessaire à son fonctionnement. Enfin, une
batterie non représentée alimente l'ensemble du circuit logique 1.
This signal is applied to the input of a frequency divider 5 formed of binary stages. At the exit of the divider, the signals appear
B1, B2, ... B having frequencies submultiples of the frequency of the
n signal A. These signals attack a pulse-forming circuit 6 necessary for controlling the rest of the circuit. The control member 2 is connected to the formatter circuit which delivers on a first output a signal C applied to an encoder circuit 7, and on the other outputs of the signals D1, D2, ... Dn The circuit 1 further comprises n memories ml, m2, ... mn whose inputs respectively receive the signals D1, D2, ... Dn. The outputs of these memories are, for their part, all connected to an input of the encoder circuit 7, which has an output which
supplies a signal E to an amplifier 8. The transmitting eye 3 is,
for its part, connected to the output of this amplifier which provides
the electrical energy necessary for its operation. Finally, a
battery not shown supplies the entire logic circuit 1.

Supposons maintenant que chaque mémoire contient un code particulier,
par exemple de 16 bits, lui permettant d'ouvrir une porte déterminée
et que l'appareil de commande se trouve au voisinage d'une de ces
portes.
Suppose now that each memory contains a specific code,
for example 16 bits, allowing it to open a specific door
and that the control unit is in the vicinity of one of these
doors.

Une manoeuvre appropriée de l'organe de commande 2 déclenche alors
le fonctionnement de l'appareil de commande. Ceci consiste à produire
le signal D1 par le circuit formateur 6, à partir des signaux B1,
B2, ... Bm. Ce signal permet de coder le signal C dans le circuit
codeur 7 en fonction du contenu de la mémoire ml transféré dans ce
circuit, pour donner à sa sortie le signal codé E. Le signal E est
ensuite transmis par l'amplificateur 8 à l'organe émetteur 3 qui le
transforme, par exemple, en un rayon lumineux infrarouge codé dirigé
sur la serrure de la porte.
An appropriate operation of the control member 2 then triggers
the operation of the control unit. This consists of producing
the signal D1 by the forming circuit 6, from the signals B1,
B2, ... Bm. This signal makes it possible to code signal C in the circuit
encoder 7 depending on the content of the ml memory transferred to this
circuit, to give its output the coded signal E. The signal E is
then transmitted by the amplifier 8 to the transmitting member 3 which the
transforms, for example, into a directed coded infrared light beam
on the door lock.

A la fin du premier signal codé, le circuit formateur 6 élabore le
signal D2. Ce signal permet de coder le signal C en fonction du conte
nu de la mémoire m2, de la même manière que précédemment, pour provo
quer finalement l'émission d'un deuxième signal lumineux codé. Ce
processus se répète jusqu'à ce que les n signaux lumineux correspon
dant aux n mémoires aient été émis par l'appareil de commande. Si le
code de l'un des signaux émis correspond au code de la serrure sur
laquelle le faisceau lumineux est dirigé, la porte s'ouvrira automa
tiquement. Le temps d'attente est limité, au maximum jusqu'à l'émis
sion du dernier signal. Cependant, si le nombre de signaux n'est pas
trop élevé, par exemple de l'ordre de 100, la durée totale du cycle
de transmission pourra être inférieure à la seconde. Ce temps d'atten
te est parfaitement acceptable et certainement inférieur au temps knécessaire pour ouvrir une porte à l'aide d'une clé conventionnelle.
At the end of the first coded signal, the training circuit 6 develops the
signal D2. This signal makes it possible to code the signal C according to the tale
naked from memory m2, in the same way as before, for provo
quer finally the emission of a second coded light signal. This
process repeats until the corresponding n light signals
of the n memories have been issued by the control unit. If the
code of one of the signals transmitted corresponds to the code of the lock on
which the light beam is directed, the door will open automa
tick. Waiting time is limited, at most until issued
the last signal. However, if the number of signals is not
too high, for example around 100, the total cycle time
transmission may be less than one second. This waiting time
te is perfectly acceptable and certainly less than the time required to open a door using a conventional key.

Dans cet exemple d'ouverture de portes, l'appareil de commande joue le rôle d'un trousseau de clés particulièrement pratique puisque son utilisation est très rapide et que son encombrement, ainsi que son poids, sont bien inférieurs au volume et-au poids de quelques dizaines de clés.In this example of opening doors, the control device plays the role of a particularly practical set of keys since its use is very rapid and its size, as well as its weight, is much less than the volume and the weight. of a few dozen keys.

Bien entendu, d'autres modes de fonctionnement de l'appareil de commande que celui qui vient d'être décrit peuvent être envisagés.Of course, other modes of operation of the control apparatus than that which has just been described can be envisaged.

Par exemple, l'émission des signaux pourra être arrêtée dès qu'un signal aura été reconnu comme ayant le bon code par l'appareil récepteur, ceci afin d'économiser l'énergie de la batterie. Ou bien, toujours dans le même but, l'appareil pourra n'envoyer que le signal codé désiré, lequel sera sélectionné par l'utilisateur à l'aide de l'organe de commande 2. Enfin, pour rendre l'appareil de commandeplus flexible, les mémoires ml, m2, ... mn, pourront être reprogrammées par l'utilisateur, à l'aide de l'organe de commande qui aura l'avantage d'être réalisé sous la forme d'un clavier numérique.For example, the transmission of signals may be stopped as soon as a signal has been recognized as having the correct code by the receiving device, this in order to save battery energy. Or, always for the same purpose, the device may send only the desired coded signal, which will be selected by the user using the control member 2. Finally, to make the control device more flexible, the memories ml, m2, ... mn, can be reprogrammed by the user, using the control unit which will have the advantage of being produced in the form of a digital keyboard.

Appareil de commande selon l'invention peut avantageusement être incorporé à un objet porté par l'utilisateur tel qu'un briquet, un porte-clés, une lampe de poche ou une montre. Cette dernière association est particulièrement intéressante car, la montre étant fixée au poignet, l'appareil est toujours à portée de l'utilisateur et les risques de le perdre sont pratiquement inexistants. Control device according to the invention can advantageously be incorporated into an object carried by the user such as a lighter, a key ring, a flashlight or a watch. This last association is particularly interesting because, the watch being attached to the wrist, the device is always within reach of the user and the risks of losing it are practically nonexistent.

La montre peut être du type mécanique ou du type électronique à affichage analogique. Cependant, il y a intérêt à prendre une pièce électronique à affichage numérique. Dans ce cas, en effet, certaines parties de la montre et de l'appareil peuvent être communes, comme par exemple la batterie, l'oscillateur 4 et le diviseur de fréquence 5, ainsi que certains organes de commande.The watch can be of the mechanical type or of the electronic type with analog display. However, there is interest in taking an electronic part with a digital display. In this case, in fact, certain parts of the watch and of the device may be common, such as for example the battery, the oscillator 4 and the frequency divider 5, as well as certain control members.

Un exemple de réalisation est représenté sur la figure 2. On distingue sur cette figure unie montre électronique à quartz 10, comprenant un affichage numérique ll et des organes de commande 12.De l'appareil de commande, n'est visible depuis l'extérieur que l'organe émetteur 3, disposé sur la face avant du boîtier de la montre. An exemplary embodiment is shown in Figure 2. We distinguish in this solid figure electronic quartz watch 10, comprising a digital display ll and control members 12. From the control device, is visible from the outside that the emitting member 3, disposed on the front face of the watch case.

Le dispositif récepteur est de préférence conçu pour pouvoir etre programme c'est-à-dire qu'il comporte des moyens de codage pouvant être modifiés à volonté par l'utilisateur. Les différents organes de mémorisation des codes sont agences de telle manière qu'ils puissent soit conserver indéfiniment les données emmagasinées, soit qu'ils puissent être effacés.The receiving device is preferably designed so that it can be programmed, that is to say that it includes coding means which can be modified at will by the user. The various code memorizing bodies are arranged in such a way that they can either keep the stored data indefinitely, or that they can be erased.

I1 est bien entendu que l'appareil de commande polyvalent qui vient d'être decrit peut subir différentes modifications et se présenter sous d'autres variantes évidentes pour l'homme de l'art, sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention.  I1 is understood that the versatile control device which has just been described can undergo different modifications and come in other variants obvious to those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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RevendicationsClaims 1. Appareil de commande à distance polyvalent de petite dimension comportant un circuit logique (1) auquel est relie un organe de commande (2) et un organe emetteur (3) rayonnant vers l'extérieur, des signaux codés élaborés par le circuit logique en réponse à une manoeuvre de l'organe de commande, caractérise en ce que ledit circuit logique comprend des mémoires (mol, m2, .... mn), chaque mémoire contenant le code correspondant au code du dispositif exterieur commande par lesdits signaux codés.1. Small multi-purpose remote control apparatus comprising a logic circuit (1) to which is connected a control member (2) and a transmitting member (3) radiating outwards, coded signals produced by the logic circuit in response to an operation of the control member, characterized in that said logic circuit comprises memories (mol, m2, .... min), each memory containing the code corresponding to the code of the external device controlled by said coded signals. 2. Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le contenu de chaque mémoire (mol, n2 .... mn) du circuit logique (1) peut être reprogammé à l'aide d'une manoeuvre appropriée de l'organe de commande (2).2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the content of each memory (mol, n2 .... mn) of the logic circuit (1) can be reprogrammed using an appropriate operation of the command (2). 3. Appareil selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'organe emetteur (3) est un dispositif photoélectrique transformant les signaux electriques élaborés par le circuit logique (1) en signaux optiques codés rayonnés vers l'extérieur.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the emitting member (3) is a photoelectric device transforming the electrical signals produced by the logic circuit (1) into coded optical signals radiated outwards. 4. Appareil selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif photoélectrique est une photodiode emettant un rayonnement infrarouge.4. Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the photoelectric device is a photodiode emitting infrared radiation. 5. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caracterise en ce qu'il est incorporé à un autre appareil porté par l'utilisateur.5. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is incorporated into another apparatus carried by the user. 6. Appareil selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il est incorporé à une montre (10).6. Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that it is incorporated into a watch (10). 7. Appareil selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que ladite montre (10) est une montre électronique comportant un circuit horaire dont une partie est commune avec une partie du circuit logique.7. Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that said watch (10) is an electronic watch comprising a time circuit, part of which is common with part of the logic circuit. 8. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les divers signaux codes memorisés dans le circuit logique (1) sont rayonnés par l'organe émetteur (3) en mode série, l'un à la suite de l'autre, en réponse a une manoeuvre de l'organe de commande (2). 8. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the various code signals memorized in the logic circuit (1) are radiated by the transmitting member (3) in serial mode, one following the 'other, in response to an operation of the control member (2).
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