JP2000106057A - Remote operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow not only an ordinary person but also a person having a visual or hearing handicap to use a remote operation device by providing a pictographic part to indicate multiple pictographs and an input part that covers the pictographic part with a transparent, elastic force substance and is formed into a shape capable of being discriminated by a hand and by generating an operation signal by pressing the input part. SOLUTION: Indication parts 311b...311k display data from a processing part after converting them into a letter or a figure, and switches are formed with transparent electrodes in input parts 312a-312l. The switches are arranged on the coordinates of the indication part 311 in a grid-like form, and the coordinates of the switch pressed by a finger or the like are sent to the processing part. A film 501 having roundly-domed projecting shapes formed of a transparent, elastic force resin or the like is affixed to the input parts 312a-312l so that the part of the input parts 312a-312l can easily be confirmed. A protruding part 502 is formed on a predetermined input part 312e and thereby, the absolute positions of the round domes can easily be determined by the clue of the protruding part 502.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for remotely controlling an electronic device or an electric device, and more particularly to a remote control device which is effective when a single remote control device operates a plurality of electronic devices or electric devices. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a dedicated remote control device corresponding to one main body (hereinafter referred to as a main body) of an electronic device or an electric appliance is used. Therefore, if there is a television, a VCR, and an air conditioner, three remote control devices must be used. Electronic equipment using a remote control device;
Electric appliances are increasing with the times and will continue to increase, so that even an average home will be surrounded by many remote control devices.

[0003]

The above-mentioned prior art has the merit that an optimal design can be made for a specific electronic device or electric appliance, but since it is designed for everyone, unnecessary operations are not required for a specific person. There is a button, and the familiar remote control device cannot be used when updating the device. It is also necessary to change the remote control device depending on the device to be operated, and the more devices, the more troublesome. Also, when performing complicated and diverse operations, a convenient remote control device that is easy to understand and has good operability is desired.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks and to provide a remote control device which can operate a plurality of electronic devices and electric appliances by one remote control device. Another object of the present invention is to provide a remote control device that can be easily used by not only healthy persons but also persons with visual or hearing impairments and that has good operability.

[0005]

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, a remote control device according to the present invention comprises a pictogram portion displaying a plurality of pictograms, and covering the pictogram portion with a transparent and elastic material. An input unit configured to be identifiable by hand, and generating an operation signal by pressing the input unit. In this remote control device, the shape of the input section covered with the transparent substance is a dome-shaped projection. Further, in this remote operation device, a convex portion is provided on a button at a specific position of the input unit. In this remote control device,
The button of the input unit has a shape similar to Braille. In this remote control device, the button of the input unit is formed as a mesh-shaped protruding line, and a cut portion is provided on the protruding line so that the difference between the buttons can be recognized. A remote control device according to the present invention is a device for remotely controlling an electronic device and an electric device, in which a plurality of pictograms are displayed in the same place and a portion that controls the device by pressing the pictogram portion, and the portion is transparent. A clothing portion covered with a resilient material, and an uneven shape that can be identified by a finger on the clothing portion.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, a remote control device according to the present invention includes a first operation signal generator for generating a first operation signal having a wide directivity and a high output, a narrow directivity and a low directivity. A second operation signal generating unit for generating a second operation signal of an output. In this remote operation device, after the device ID of the selected device is obtained by the second operation signal generated from the second operation signal generator, the first operation signal generated from the first operation signal generator is obtained. The power of the device is turned on by the operation signal of (1), and the device is remotely operated by the second operation signal from the first operation signal generator. In this remote operation device, the first and second operation signal generators generate infrared rays.

A remote control device according to the present invention is a device for remotely controlling a plurality of electronic devices and electric appliances, wherein first signal transmitting means for generating an operation signal with a wide angle and high output;
Second signal transmitting means for generating a signal with a narrow angle and a low output. A remote control device according to the present invention includes a plurality of operation buttons and means for collectively explaining the role of the operation buttons by voice. In addition, the remote operation device according to the present invention includes a plurality of operation buttons, and a unit for explaining a role of the selected operation button by voice. Further, a remote operation device according to the present invention includes a plurality of operation buttons, means for outputting a signal of the selected operation button, and means for vibrating the main body immediately after outputting the signal of the operation button. In this remote operation device, the unit that vibrates the main body immediately after the signal of the operation button is output causes the main body to vibrate in a vibration pattern unique to each operation button. A remote control device according to the present invention includes means for converting a voice into an operation signal, and means for converting the description of the content of the converted operation signal into a voice.

Further, the remote control device of the present invention requires a word, a picture, and a unique button shape for identifying a specific operation button, in order to maintain the intelligibility even if the remote control device is shared. For this reason, a display panel having a degree of freedom of expression such as a liquid crystal display panel is used, and a display unit is operated by combining a pressure-sensitive function. In this case, the degree of freedom increases, but it is difficult for a visually impaired person to know where to press. In addition, even a healthy person must always operate while looking at the remote control device, and cannot perform a blind operation.
For this purpose, a transparent and elastic projection is attached on the display board, and by giving the projection a regularity, it becomes possible to identify the buttons, which is equivalent to an individually designed remote control device. A plurality of electronic devices and electric appliances can be remotely controlled by a single remote control device while maintaining the ease of use.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a remote control device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings using many examples. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining a concept of a remote control device according to the present invention. In the figure, a television receiver 1, a video deck 2, a laser disk player-3, an audio system 4, and a personal computer 7 are installed as electronic devices, and a lighting device 5 and an air conditioning device 6 are installed as electrical appliances. These electronic devices and electric appliances are controlled by one remote control device 8.

Next, the operation of the remote operation device 8 will be described by taking the video deck 2 as an example. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing one embodiment of a video deck operated by the remote control device according to the present invention. In the figure,
The processing unit 201 is a ROM unit 20 in which control information for instructing all operations for operating the video deck 2 is stored.
2. RAM unit 20 used for initial setting, reservation, etc.
3. The infrared light receiving unit 204, the infrared light emitting unit 205, the light emitting unit 207, and the video recording / reproducing unit 208 are connected. The processing unit 201 communicates digital data (hereinafter abbreviated as data) with other circuits, and controls the video recording / reproducing unit 208. The ROM unit 202 stores the identification code and control signal information of the video deck 2 used when the remote operation device 8 controls the video deck 2 when the video deck is manufactured. The infrared receiving unit 204 receives an infrared signal from the remote operation device 8,
The data is converted into data and sent to the processing unit 201. Infrared light emitting section 20
5 converts the data into an infrared signal and emits light. Light emitting unit 20
Reference numeral 7 denotes a lamp, a power lamp, a regeneration lamp, or a lamp which is turned on when receiving infrared rays from the second infrared light emitting unit 306.
It is a lamp such as a fast-forward lamp, and converts the content controlled by the remote control device 8 into visible light and displays it. RAM
The unit 203 records the data sent from the processing unit 201. For example, when the initial setting immediately after the purchase of the video deck 2 is performed by the remote control device 8, the device number transmitted from the remote control device 8 is stored.

Next, a remote control device for operating the video deck 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention. In the figure, a processing unit 301 includes a ROM unit 302, a RAM unit 303,
Infrared light receiving section 304, first infrared light emitting section 305, second
Infrared light emitting unit 306, display unit 311, input unit 312,
Button operation section 315, selection element section 316, voice input section 3
The communication unit 17 communicates data with the vibration unit 318 and the audio output unit 319 to control the remote operation device 8. The ROM section 302 stores information on protocols and codes related to communication and control with various electronic devices and electric appliances.
The infrared light receiving unit 304 receives an infrared signal from each device, converts the signal into data, and sends the data to the processing unit 301. The first infrared light emitting unit 305 converts data into an infrared signal and outputs the signal. The second infrared light emitting unit 306 converts the data into an infrared signal and outputs the signal, but compared with the first infrared light emitting unit 305,
The emission angle (directivity), that is, the angle or range for outputting an infrared signal is narrow, and the emission output is weak.

The display unit 311 converts the data from the processing unit 301 into characters and figures and displays the data. The display unit 311 is located at the same position as the input unit 312 when viewed from the surface of the remote control device. The input unit 312 functions as a switch and functions as an operation button. That is, the input unit 312 is connected to the display unit 311.
When the surface of the character or figure is pressed, the electrical resistance of the switch inside decreases. The coordinates and time of the lowered switch are converted into data and sent to the processing unit 301. When the button operation unit 315 presses the button, the electrode under the button contacts another electrode and the electric resistance of the circuit is reduced.
Sent to 1. The selection element unit 316 (described in detail with reference to FIG. 4) is a device for operating a cursor for selecting a desired menu from a menu displayed on the screen of the television receiver. When a trackball is used, the joystick and the liquid crystal screen with a pressure-sensitive function are detected, the angle and direction of rotation of the ball are detected and converted into an electric signal. Send to This is mainly used for selecting an option displayed on the display unit 311. The voice input unit 317 is, for example, a microphone, and receives voice input to the remote operation device 8, converts the voice into data, and sends the data to the processing unit 301. The vibration unit 318 converts the data sent from the processing unit 301 into a vibration motion of the remote operation device 8. The voice output unit 319 converts the data sent from the processing unit 301 into voice and sounds it. The RAM unit 303 records the data sent from the processing unit 301.

Next, the appearance of the remote control device 8 having the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view showing one embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention. In the figure, the remote controller 8 has a display unit 311, an input unit 312, a button operation unit 315, a selection element unit 316, a voice input unit 317, and a voice output unit 319 provided in the front of the blocks shown in FIG. The button operation unit 315 is used to turn on / off various electronic devices and electric appliances.
An OFF button 401, a device selection button 402 for selecting a specific device to be operated from various electronic devices and electric appliances, and a use specification button 40 for a user to set a use.
3. An operation guide button 404 for guiding an operation method using the audio output unit 319; reading device information for reading information of an identification code and a control signal from the electronic device or the electric appliance when the electronic device or the electric appliance is used for the first time. Button 40
5. A vibration output operation button 406 for vibrating the remote control device 8 in response to various operations, a voice output operation button 407 for guiding by voice in response to various operations, and a voice input operation button 408 for performing various operations by voice. .

The operation guide button 404 is provided to explain the function of the basic button by voice. For example, when the operation guide button 404 is pressed, the remote control device 8 is pressed.
Will be explained by voice as follows. That is, "This display shows the device to be selected. Pressing the button corresponding to the dial button 1 on the telephone allows you to select the TV.
Press button 2 to select a VCR. Button 3 allows you to select a laser disc. Button 4 ...
The button at the # position on the phone dial is the cancel button. After the explanation is completed, for example, when the VCR selection button of the button 2 is pressed, the display unit 311 of the remote control device shows rewinding, fast-forwarding, reproduction and the like necessary for the operation of the VCR as shown in FIG. . When the display on the display unit 311 is changed in this way, when the operation guide button 404 is pressed again, the remote operation device describes the change in the display unit 311 by voice as follows as follows. "This screen is the operation screen of the VCR. Button 1 is the rewind button. Button 2 is the play button. Button 3 is the fast forward button. Button 4 is ..., button # is the timer recording button." When the vibration output operation button 406 is set to "Yes" and the button of the input unit 312 is pressed and a signal is sent from the remote operation device 8, the vibration unit of the remote operation device 8 vibrates. This vibration is composed of a combination of a long vibration and a short vibration. For example, in the case of the button of the input unit 312a, the short vibration 1
Times, two short vibrations for the button of the input unit 312b, one long vibration for the button of the input unit 312e,
In the case of the button of f, the vibration is changed by the button so that one simple vibration is performed for one long vibration. This way,
The button pressed by the vibration can be recognized.
The voice output operation button 407 is set to “Yes” and the input unit 3
When the button 12 is pressed, the function of the button is explained by voice. At this stage, the remote control device 8 does not output a remote control signal. However, when the button of the same input unit 312 is continuously pressed, a signal of the corresponding button is output together with voice guidance for executing the operation. For example, when a VCR is selected and a button (see FIG. 6 described later) of the input unit 312b is pressed to instruct a playback operation of the VCR, an explanatory sound "VCR playback button" is output from the remote control device. Subsequently, when the play button is pressed, an explanation of "play" and an infrared signal for operation are output from the remote control device.

Next, the voice input operation button 408 will be described. When the voice input operation button 408 is set to “yes”, a function of changing a voice into an operation signal operates. For example, when the operator utters “VCR playback”, the remote control device 8 “plays the VCR if an OK response is received.”
When the operator further says "OK", the remote control device 8 outputs a signal for reproducing the VCR. The above-described vibration output button 406, audio output operation button 407, and audio input operation button 408 are on / off switches. When these operations are to be performed, the switches should be raised to the presence. Further, in the figure, reference numeral 409 denotes a power source of the remote control device 8, which is a photovoltaic cell that converts light energy into electricity and stores the electricity. In the figure, 4
Reference numeral 12 denotes a display screen on which, for example, a channel number and time at the time of reservation are displayed.

FIG. 5 (a) is a partially enlarged front view of the remote control device shown in FIG. 4, and FIG. 5 (b) is a sectional view taken along line XX of FIG. 5 (a). In the figure, display units 311b, 311e, 3
Numerals 11h and 311k are parts for converting the data from the processing unit 301 into characters and figures and displaying them, and are constituted by a dot matrix. The input units 312a to 312l form switches with transparent electrodes, and the resistance of the transparent electrodes is reduced by pressing them with a finger or the like.

Now, in order to simplify the explanation, the display unit 311
Are divided into 3 rows × 8 columns, the horizontal coordinates are A, B, and C, and the vertical coordinates are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. The switches are arranged in a grid pattern on the coordinates of the display unit 311, and the coordinates of the switch having reduced resistance are determined by the processing unit 301.
Send to For example, the character "video" is displayed at the position of B5. Next, when the user presses the position of B5, the resistance of the switch of B5 decreases. When the signal of the B5 resistance decrease is sent to the processing unit 301, the processing unit 301 refers to a coordinate table (for example, Table 1 described later) between the coordinates recorded in the RAM unit 303 and the control signal, and converts the corresponding signal into the first signal. Infrared light emitting unit 30
Send to 5. In addition, a projection-like film 5 of a round dome formed on the input units 312a to 312l by transparent and resilient grease.
By pasting 01, the input sections 312a to 312l can be easily confirmed. Further, in this embodiment, a specific input portion, for example, a convex portion 5
02 was provided. This makes it possible to easily determine the absolute positions of the twelve round dome projections based on the protrusions 502 as a clue, thereby enabling operation without visually confirming the remote control device. That is, the projection 501 and the projection 50 of the round dome
With reference to 2, the position of another input unit can be confirmed with reference to the convex portion 502, so that visual confirmation is not required. Therefore, even in darkness, it is possible to operate the remote control device 8 by confirming the buttons of the other input units based on the projection 502. Therefore, simple and clear operability and operation guide can be provided.

In the present embodiment, the shape and position of the projection 502 are arbitrary. In the present embodiment,
The input units 312 are arranged on a grid of three horizontal rows and four vertical columns,
The reason for having three horizontal rows and four vertical columns is that compatibility is good when the function of a mobile phone is included by corresponding to the dial portion of a mobile phone or a key phone. For the same reason, the voice input unit 317 is disposed below the remote control device 8 and the voice output unit 319 is disposed above the remote control device 8. By making the round dome-shaped projections correspond to the dial portion of the mobile phone or the key phone, the operability of the remote control device 8 itself is improved, and the description of the operation guide by voice is also provided for each of the input units 312a to 312l. Corresponds to the telephone dial number, and the function of each input unit 312 can be easily explained by using this number for explanation. Therefore, it is possible to provide a remote control device that is easy to use even for visually impaired persons and middle-aged persons.

In FIG. 5, an example has been described in which the input unit 312 selects a device to be remotely controlled. In this remote control device 8, when the VCR button of the input unit 312b is pressed, the display of the display unit 311 is changed. FIG. 6 shows a case where the changed button of the display unit 311 is pressed.
This will be described with reference to FIG. 6 and 7 are enlarged front views showing another embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention. FIG. 6 shows the display unit 311 when the button of the input unit 312b is pressed to select the video deck in FIG. 5, and as shown in FIG.
For example, rewind, playback, fast forward, reservation, etc. are displayed. When a button of the input unit 312l, that is, a reservation is pressed on the display unit 311, the screen changes to a reservation input operation screen as shown in FIG. Input units 312a to 312i of the display unit 311;
By pressing the button 312k, the channel number and time are displayed on the display screen 412 in FIG.

Further, in FIG. 5, the film 501 is a round dome-shaped projection, but the shape may be concave because it may be understood by a finger. Further, the shape described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 may be used.

FIGS. 8 and 9 are partially enlarged front views showing still another embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention. 8, a projection 81 similar to Braille is provided on the surface of each button of the input unit 312. In FIG. 9, a protruding line 91 constituting a square and a cut portion 92 in which a part of the protruding line 91 is cut are formed. As described above, the shape of the button of the input unit 312 of the remote operation device of the present invention may be any shape as long as it can be identified by touching, and various shapes are conceivable.

Next, the initial setting of the remote control device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is a flowchart on the device side, and FIG. 10B is a flowchart for the remote operation device. In the figure, step 10
01, the power of the device, in this case, the video deck 2, is manually turned on. Next, in step 1002, the device information read button 405 of the remote operation device 8 is pressed. When the button 405 is pressed, the data is stored in the first step in step 1003.
Is transmitted to the processing unit 201 via the infrared light receiving unit 204 of the video deck 2 from the infrared light emitting unit 305 of the video deck 2. Step 1
In 004, the processing unit 201 of the video deck 2
Data regarding the device information stored in the M unit 202 is output from the infrared light emitting unit 205. In step 1005, the data is stored in the infrared receiver 3 of the remote controller 8.
04, and stored in the RAM unit 303 via the processing unit 301. In step 1006, a button for selecting the video deck 2 is manually or automatically assigned, and the writing operation ends. Finally, when the remote control device 8 is pointed at the video deck 2 and the power ON / OFF button is pressed, the power of the video deck 2 is turned off, and it is confirmed that the data for controlling the video deck 2 has been written to the remote control device 8. it can.

Referring to FIG. 11, the operation of operating the device using the remote control device of this embodiment will be described below. FIG. 11A is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the operation of the device, and FIG. 11B is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the operation of the remote control device. The video deck 2 will be described as an example of the device. First, when the power ON / OFF button 401 of the remote operation device 8 is pressed, in step 1101, the second infrared light emitting unit 306 outputs a device ID transmission instruction signal. Since the second infrared light emitting unit 306 has a small light emission angle (directivity) and a weak output, this signal reaches only the video deck 2 to which the remote control device 8 is directed. Therefore, in step 1102, only the video deck 2 receives this signal, and in step 1103, only the video deck 2 receives the device I.
The signal of D is transmitted to the remote operation device 8. Step 11
At 04, the infrared light receiving section 304 of the remote operation device 8 receives this signal, and the remote operation device 8 proceeds to step 1105.
, A signal for turning on the power of the VCR 2 is transmitted to the first
Output from the infrared light emitting unit 306. In this way,
In step 1106, the power supply of the video deck 2 is turned on. At the same time, the signal of the device ID of the video deck 2 is transmitted to the remote control device 8.
In step 1107, the remote control device 8 automatically switches to the basic operation screen of the video deck 2 shown in FIG.

In step 1108, the input unit 31
When the reproduction button 2b is pressed, a signal for instructing reproduction of the video deck 2 is output from the first infrared light emitting section 305 having a wide angle and strong output. In step 1109, the video deck 2 receives this, and in step 1110, the video tape is reproduced. Next, when the reservation input button (see FIG. 6) of the input unit 312l of the remote operation device 8 is pressed in step 1111, the remote operation device 8 changes to the reservation input operation screen in FIG. 7 in step 1112. Therefore, step 11
At 13, the user inputs a time and a channel according to the display screen 412. When the enter button (reservation transmission button) of the input unit 312j is pressed in step 1114, the reservation data is transmitted from the first infrared light emitting unit 305 of the remote operation device 8.
In step 1115, the reservation data is supplied to the RAM unit 203 via the infrared light receiving unit 204 of the video deck 2, and
In step 1116, the reservation data is stored in the RAM unit 203.

After the transmission of the reservation data, as shown in step 1117, the display section 311 of the remote operation device 8 automatically switches to the basic operation screen of the video deck 2 shown in FIG.
In step 1118, when the playback stop button of the input unit 312d is pressed, in step 1119, the VCR 2 receives the signal.
Stops playback. At step 1121, the remote control device 8 is turned to the video deck 2 and the power ON / OFF button 4
When 01 is pressed, a signal of a device ID transmission command is output from the second infrared light emitting unit 306. Since this signal reaches only the video deck 2 to which the remote control device 8 is directed, the video deck 2 receives this signal in step 1122, and the device ID transmission is output from the video deck 2 in step 1123. In step 1124, after receiving the device ID signal, the infrared receiving unit 304 of the remote operation device 8
In step 1125, the remote operation device 8 sends a power ON / OFF signal to the video deck 2. Step 112
At 6, the VCR 2 receives the power-off signal, so that the power supply of the VCR 2 is cut off.

Since the second infrared light emitting section 306 outputs an infrared signal having a narrow directivity and a weak output, for example, when the user turns on the television receiver and presses the power ON / OFF button 401, the television image is automatically received. Switch to the control of the machine and turn on / off button 4
Pressing 01 automatically switches to the control of the video deck 2.

However, in many cases, the video deck 2 and the laser disk 3 and the like are placed one on top of the other, and it is conceivable that both identification signals are input to the remote controller 8. In this case, all the confirmed models may be displayed on the display unit 311 of the remote operation device 8, and the user may select from them.

A certain device (for example, VCR 2)
In order to prevent the signal from the infrared light emitting unit 205 of all the devices from interfering with the signal from the infrared light emitting unit of another device (for example, the television receiver 1), the ID signal from the infrared light emitting unit 205 of all the devices is set at a time interval. In this case, continuous light emission is performed at least M times or more by updating each model once. At this time, the light emission interval is an integer multiple N of the infrared light emission time. By changing N depending on the model, up to M units can be identified because even if one signal interferes, the other does not. For home use, shipping at about M = 5 is sufficient for practical use. The display unit 31 of the remote control device according to the present invention.
Table 1 shows the contents displayed in No. 1. In Table 1, coordinates A to C indicate horizontal columns as shown in FIGS. 5A, 6 and 7, and coordinates 5 to 8 indicate vertical columns.

[0029]

[Table 1]

In the embodiment of the remote control device of the present invention, the case where infrared rays are used as operation signals has been described as an example.
The remote control device according to the present invention does not necessarily need to use infrared rays, and may use other things such as ultrasonic waves.
In short, what is necessary is just to generate a signal that can operate the device.

As described above, according to the present invention, since a plurality of pictograms can be displayed on the same portion of the display unit, a multifunctional remote control device can be obtained. Also,
According to the present invention, the input unit is transparent so that it can be identified by hand,
Since it is covered with a resilient material, the input unit can be selected without visual observation.

Further, according to the present invention, since the first infrared light emitting portion having a wide light emitting range of the infrared signal and the second infrared light emitting portion having a narrow light emitting range are provided, the second infrared light emitting portion is provided to the device to be selected. If a device is selected by transmitting an infrared signal from the infrared light emitting unit, the display on the display unit of the remote control device can be changed to be compatible with the selected device. Furthermore, the function of the button can be explained by voice, and remote operation can be performed by voice input. In addition, since the output of the infrared signal for remote operation can be indicated by vibration, it is possible to realize that the infrared signal has been reliably transmitted.

[0033]

According to the present invention, a plurality of electronic devices or electric appliances can be controlled by one remote control device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining a concept of a remote control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a video deck operated by the remote control device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a portion related to electronic control of the electronic / electric equipment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of a remote control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing an embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention.

5 is a partially enlarged front view of the remote control device shown in FIG. 4 and a cross-sectional view taken along line XX1 of FIG. 5 (a).

FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged front view showing another embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged front view showing another embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged front view showing still another embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged front view showing still another embodiment of the remote control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the operation of the device and a flowchart showing an embodiment of the operation of the remote control device.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the operation of the device and a flowchart showing an embodiment of the operation of the remote control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... TV, 2 ... VCR, 3 ... Laser disk player, 4 ... Audio system, 5 ... Air conditioning equipment, 6 ...
Lighting equipment, 7 personal computer, 8 remote control device, 201 processing unit, 202 ROM unit, 203 R
AM section, 204: infrared ray receiving section, 205: infrared ray emitting section, 301: processing section, 302: ROM section, 303: RA
M section, 304: infrared receiving section, 305: first infrared emitting section, 306: second infrared emitting section, 311: display section,
312 input unit, 313 button operation unit, 316 selection element unit, 317 voice input unit, 318 vibration unit, 319
... Sound output unit.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Tetsuo Shinagawa 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Inside the Multimedia System Development Division of Hitachi, Ltd. (72) Inventor Kenji Sano Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 292 F-term in Hitachi Multimedia Systems Development Division (Reference) 5G006 JA01 JA02 JB05 JF01 5K048 AA04 AA13 BA02 BA08 DB04 EB02 FB10 FB11 FB15 HA04 HA11

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. An image display device comprising: a pictogram portion displaying a plurality of pictograms; and an input portion formed by covering the pictogram portion with a transparent and resilient substance so as to be identified by hand, and pressing the input portion. A remote control device for generating an operation signal by the remote control. 2. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein said input portion covered with said transparent material is formed as a dome-shaped projection. 3. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein a convex portion is provided on a button at a specific position of said input unit. 4. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the button of the input unit has a shape similar to Braille. 5. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the button of the input unit is formed as a mesh-shaped protruding line, and a cut portion is provided on the protruding line so that the difference between the buttons can be recognized. Remote control device. 6. An apparatus for remotely controlling an electronic device and an electric appliance, wherein a plurality of pictograms are displayed in the same place, and the device is controlled by pressing the pictogram portion, and the portion is transparent and elastic. A remote control device comprising: a clothing portion coated with a substance; and an uneven shape that can be identified by a finger on the clothing portion. 7. A first operation signal generating section for generating a first operation signal having a wide directivity and a high output, and a second operation signal generating section having a narrow directivity and a low output.
And a second operation signal generation unit for generating the operation signal of (1). 8. The remote control device according to claim 7, wherein after the device ID of the selected device is obtained by the second operation signal generated from the second operation signal generator, the first operation signal is obtained. The power of the device is turned on by a first operation signal generated from an operation signal generation unit, and the device is remotely controlled by the first operation signal from the first operation signal generation unit. Remote control device. 9. The remote control device according to claim 7, wherein said first and second operation signal generators generate infrared rays. 10. An apparatus for remotely controlling a plurality of electronic devices and electric appliances, a first signal transmitting means for generating an operation signal at a wide angle and a high output, and a second signal transmitting means for generating a signal at a narrow angle and a low output. A remote control device comprising: signal transmission means. 11. A remote control device comprising: a plurality of operation buttons; and means for collectively explaining the role of the operation buttons by voice. 12. A remote control device comprising: a plurality of operation buttons; and means for explaining a role of the selected operation button by voice. 13. A remote control device comprising: a plurality of operation buttons; means for outputting a signal of the selected operation button; and means for vibrating the main body immediately after outputting the signal of the operation button. . 14. The remote control device according to claim 13, wherein the means for vibrating the main body immediately after the signal of the operation button is output includes causing the main body to vibrate in a vibration pattern unique to each operation button. Characteristic remote control device. 15. A remote control device comprising: means for converting a voice into an operation signal; and means for converting a description of the converted operation signal into a voice.