JP2000312392A - Remote controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote controller that can easily control a device to be controlled without the need for confirming display contents. SOLUTION: The remote controller has a plurality of switches 3 to remotely control devices to be controlled such as air-conditioner. Among a plurality of switches 3, only an 'run/stop' switch 31, a 'temperature rise' switch 32, and a 'temperature down' switch 33 are left operable, and a cover 6 covers the other switches 3, so that they cannot be operated. The remote controller 1 that detects the cover 6 covers the other switches 3, then transmits a signal denoting an 'automatic' operating state to the devices to be controlled.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote control device having a plurality of switches for remotely controlling a controlled device such as an air conditioner, and more particularly to a remote control device capable of easily controlling a controlled device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional remote control device (remote control) is used to control a controlled device such as an air conditioner. The current operation state and the like are provided to an operator by a liquid crystal display provided in the remote control device. Was displayed.

[0003]

A visually impaired person cannot confirm or hardly confirm the display contents of the remote control device, and therefore cannot grasp the current setting state of the air conditioner. It has been difficult to control the operating state of the air conditioner as desired by the operator.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and has as its object to provide a remote control device capable of easily controlling a controlled device without confirming display contents. Is provided.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a remote control device having a plurality of switches for remotely controlling a controlled device, wherein only a desired one of the plurality of switches can be operated. And a signal for causing the controlled device to enter a predetermined operating state when the operation is restricted by the restricting device.

In a remote control device having a plurality of switches for remotely controlling a controlled device, a limiting means is provided for covering the plurality of switches to enable only an arbitrary switch to be operated. A signal for causing the controlled device to enter a predetermined operating state at the time of restriction is transmitted.

In a remote control device having a plurality of switches for remotely controlling a controlled device, a limiting means for covering only the plurality of switches and enabling only an arbitrary switch to be operated is provided. When the detecting device detects the limiting device, the controlled device transmits a signal for bringing the controlled device into a predetermined operating state.

Further, in a remote control device comprising a plurality of switches and capable of remotely controlling at least two or more of a plurality of operating states of the controlled device, only a desired one of the plurality of switches is provided. Is provided, and when the operation of the controlled device is restricted by the restricting device, the controlled device transmits a signal that causes the controlled device to enter a predetermined operating state.

In a remote control device comprising a plurality of switches and capable of remotely controlling at least two or more of the plurality of operating states of the controlled device, only a desired one of the plurality of switches is provided. Is provided, and when the operation of the controlled device is restricted by the restricting device, a signal for causing the controlled device to enter a predetermined operating state is transmitted, and control by operating the arbitrary switch is possible.

[0010] Further, irregularities indicating the function of the switch are provided on or near the surface of any operable switch.

Further, the irregularities are in Braille.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A remote control device 1 according to the present invention includes a plurality of switches 3 for remotely controlling a controlled device such as an air conditioner. Only the switch 31, the “temperature rise” switch 32, and the “temperature fall” switch 33 are operable, and are covered with a cover 6 as a restricting means so that the other switches 3 cannot be operated. The operable switch 3 includes a “run / stop” switch 31, a “temperature rise” switch 32,
It is not limited to the "temperature drop" switch 33,
A switch 3 having another function may be used.
The number of 32, 32 is not limited to three, and may be set as appropriate.

The remote control 1 has a detection switch 7
By covering the cover 6 with the remote control device 1 and detecting that the projecting portion 8 of the cover 6 presses the detection switch 7 to cover the remote control device 1 with the cover 6, the remote control device 1 A signal for entering an "automatic" operation state is transmitted to the controlled device. As described above, by being in the “automatic” driving state, the operator does not need to operate the switching of the driving state, and the operator does not need to visually confirm the driving state. Operation becomes easy. However, since the operation of setting the temperature that can be confirmed without relying on visual recognition can be performed, the operation of the remote control device 1 can be performed.

The operable switches 31, 32, 3
The switches 31 and 3 are provided on or near the surface of the switch 3.
Braille 9 indicating the functions of 2, 33 is provided. This Braille 9
, The switches 31, 32, 33 can be tactilely sensed.
Function can be confirmed.

The function of the switches 31, 32 and 33 need not be Braille 9, but may be irregularities formed with symbols such as triangles.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. The same and corresponding parts as those in the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The remote control device 1 according to the present invention comprises a case 2 made of a synthetic resin, and has a plurality of switches 3 on the front surface thereof and a liquid crystal display 4 for displaying an operation state. By operating the switch 3, the air conditioner, which is a controlled device (not shown), is remotely controlled.

A part of the front surface 5 of the remote control device 1 is covered with a cover 6, and among a plurality of switches 3, an "operation / stop" switch 31, a "temperature rise" switch 32, and a "temperature fall".
Only the switch 33 can be operated, and the other switches 3 such as "operation switching" cannot be operated.

In this embodiment, the three operable switches 3 are the "run / stop" switch 31, the "temperature rise" switch 32, and the "temperature fall" switch 33.
The switches are not limited to the switches 31, 32, and 33 having these functions, and the switches 3 having other functions may be used.
The number of switches 31, 32, and 33 is not limited to three, and may be set as desired.

Further, a detection switch 7 for detecting that a part of the front surface 5 is covered with a cover 6 is provided on the front surface 5 of the remote control device 1. The detection switch 7 is provided on the cover 6.
Is provided. When the cover 6 covers the front surface 5 of the remote control device 1, the protrusion 8 pushes the detection switch 7. Then, even if the air conditioner is in an arbitrary operation state among a plurality of operation states such as “automatic”, “cooling”, “heating”, and “dry”, the transmission signal is transmitted to the air conditioner so that the air conditioner is in the “automatic” operation. Send to machine. In this case, the “automatic” operation means that the control unit of the air conditioner operates by detecting the “operating state”, “wind direction”, and “air volume” by using a sensor. "It can be operated by the operator without driving. After that, "temperature rise" switch 3
2. When the "temperature lowering" switch 33 is operated to transmit the temperature change signal, the "automatic" operation signal is also transmitted at the same time.

By detecting that the remote control device 1 is covered with the cover 6, the remote control device 1 is connected to the air conditioner.
A signal for entering an "automatic" operation state is transmitted. As described above, by being in the “automatic” driving state, the operator does not need to operate the switching of the driving state, and the operator does not need to confirm the driving state relying on vision, and does not rely on vision. However, the operation is only for setting the temperature that can be confirmed, and the operation of the remote control device 1 becomes easy.

The operable switches 31, 32, 3
In the vicinity of 3, a Braille 9 indicating the function of the switches 31, 32, 33 is provided. By providing the Braille 9, the functions of the switches 31, 32, and 33 can be confirmed by touch. Note that the Braille 9 is changed to switches 31, 32, 3
3 need not be provided near the switches 31, 32, 3
3 may be provided on the surface.

The function of the switches 31, 32, and 33 need not be Braille 9, but may be irregularities formed with symbols such as triangles.

Further, in the vicinity of the infrared light emitting diode 10 which is a transmitting portion of the remote control device 1 of the present embodiment, Braille 11 indicating a "transmitting unit" for outputting a transmission signal is provided. By providing the braille 11, the operator can easily determine which side of the remote control device 1 should be directed to the air conditioner. The “transmitting unit” does not need to be Braille 11, but may be a symbol having irregularities, as long as it can be determined by touching.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the cover 6 covers the switches other than the “run / stop” switch 31, the “temperature rise” switch 32, and the “temperature decrease” switch 33. However, in the present embodiment, the cover 12 includes all the switches. The second switch 131, which has a larger area than the switch 3, is provided on a portion of the cover 12 corresponding to the "run / stop" switch, the "temperature increase" switch, and the "temperature decrease" switch of the remote control device 1. 132 and 133 are provided. These switches 131, 132, and 133 correspond to a "run / stop" switch, a "temperature rise" switch, and a "temperature fall" switch, respectively.
By operating 2,133, respectively, "driving /
"Stop" switch, "Temperature rise" switch, "Temperature fall"
The switch can be operated.

The operability of the remote control device 1 is improved by such a configuration. Also, the second switch 13
Since the area of 1, 132, 133 is larger than that of the switch 3, the second switches 131, 132, 133
Braille 9 indicating the function of the second switch 131, 13
2, 133, it is also possible to easily distinguish the second switches 131, 132, 133.

In each of the above embodiments, in the "automatic" operation, the "operating state", "air volume", and "wind direction" are automatically controlled. ,
The "wind direction" may be operable by the operator.

In the above embodiments, the limiting means is the cover 6. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, a dedicated switch may be provided, and this switch is operated. Thus, only an arbitrary switch 3 may be operated. In this case, since the other switches 3 are also exposed, there is a possibility that they will be operated. Therefore,
Do not emit a confirmation sound during operation except for the switches that can be operated. Alternatively, unevenness indicating the function of the switch may not be provided, and the switch may be distinguished by touching the switch, so that operability may be improved.

[0029]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a remote control device which can achieve an initial object and can easily control a controlled device without confirming display contents. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the embodiment with a cover removed.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Remote control device 2 Case 3 switch 31 Run / stop switch 32 Temperature rise switch 33 Temperature fall switch 4 Liquid crystal display device 5 Front surface 6 Cover (restriction means) 7 Detection switch 8 Projection 9 Braille 10 Infrared light emitting diode 11 Braille 12 Cover 131 , 132, 133 Second switch

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Yoshihiro Uemura 2-34, Higashizao, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata F-term (reference) in Japan Seiki Co., Ltd. 5K048 AA04 BA08 EB02 EB06 FB15 HA04 HA11 HA13 HA23

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A remote control device comprising a plurality of switches for remotely controlling a controlled device, wherein a limiting means for enabling only an arbitrary switch among the plurality of switches is provided. A remote control device, wherein the controlled device transmits a signal for setting a predetermined operation state. 2. A remote control device comprising a plurality of switches for remotely controlling a controlled device, wherein a limiting means is provided for covering the plurality of switches so that only an arbitrary switch can be operated. A remote control device for transmitting a signal that causes the controlled device to enter a predetermined operating state at the time of restriction. 3. A remote control device comprising a plurality of switches for remotely controlling a controlled device, wherein a limiting means is provided for covering the plurality of switches so that only an arbitrary switch can be operated, and the limiting means is detected. A remote operation device for transmitting a signal that causes the controlled device to enter a predetermined operating state when the detecting unit detects the limiting unit. 4. A remote control device comprising a plurality of switches and capable of remotely controlling at least two or more operation states of a plurality of operation states of a controlled device, wherein only an arbitrary switch among the plurality of switches is provided. A remote control device, wherein the control device transmits a signal for bringing the controlled device into a predetermined operation state when operation is restricted by the restriction device. 5. A remote control device comprising a plurality of switches and capable of remotely controlling at least two or more of a plurality of operating states of a controlled device, wherein only a desired one of the plurality of switches is controlled. Is provided, and when the operation of the controlled device is restricted by the restricting device, the controlled device transmits a signal for bringing the device into a predetermined operating state, and can be controlled by operating the arbitrary switch. Remote control device. 6. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein an irregular surface indicating the function of the switch is provided on or near the surface of the operable switch. 7. The remote control device according to claim 6, wherein said unevenness is Braille.