JP2001228963A - Panel recognizing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a panel recognizing device capable of easily creating a processing program which is required by a user without requiring technical knowledge. SOLUTION: This panel recognizing device is provided with a panel members 1 to which intrinsic codes are imparted by performing on/off setting of switches 51 to 58, a panel board 2 the surface of which is sectioned like a grid and which is capable of accepting the panel members into positions of intersection between optional lines and columns for arranging the panel members in a plane, a column signal control unit 3 integrated in the panel board and a line signal selector 4 integrated in the panel board in the same way. The column signal control unit 3 is constituted to successively select the columns of the panel board 2 sectioned like the grid and the line signal selector 4 is constituted to successively read the codes of the panel members 1 inserted into the position of intersection between the selected lines and columns which successively selecting the lines of the panel board 2 sectioned like the grid synchronously with the column signal control unit 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention makes it possible to visually assemble and use, for example, a processing program of a microcomputer-applied device by arranging panels having unique codes on a board. It relates to a panel recognition device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Microcomputer-applied equipment (for example, game machines, toys, play equipment, educational learning equipment, industrial control equipment, etc.) are controlled by a program (software) incorporated in a microcomputer, for example. It is configured. In the microcomputer application device as described above, usually, for example, a ROM in which a dedicated program created by a programmer is written is incorporated in the device, and the RO is used.
By reading the operation program written in M, a predetermined program control is executed.

[0003] In a certain kind of equipment, a memory cartridge or a memory card in which a plurality of types of programs are written in advance is prepared, and by replacing and using the memory cartridge or the memory card, program control according to each is performed. Is configured to be executed.

[0004]

As described above, in this type of conventional device, a ROM loaded in the device,
Alternatively, since a predetermined operation is performed by a program read from a replaceable memory cartridge or a memory card, the control is limited to a predetermined program range in any case. In fact, the scalability or expandability of the system cannot be expected.

[0005] Therefore, the end user performs programming independently or modifies a part of the program.
Although some products that execute the control of the above-mentioned devices have been proposed, some specialized knowledge and skill are required to handle them, and most end users without such knowledge and skill are required. It is difficult for the user to make full use of this.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has as its object the purpose of easily creating a processing program required by an end user without requiring specialized knowledge or skill. Another object of the present invention is to provide a panel recognition device that can be modified.

Another object of the present invention is as follows.
By using a panel member provided with an ID code for individual or individual identification, for example, a key management system of a vehicle at a business office, a game device, or the like, requires identification of the individual or individual at the time of its operation or use. An object of the present invention is to provide a panel recognition device that can be used for devices.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a panel recognition apparatus provided with a unique code, wherein the code is readable. Panel member, and the board surface is partitioned into a grid by orthogonal rows and columns, and a panel board configured so that the panel member can be mounted at the intersection of any row and column. A column signal control unit and a row signal selector connected to the panel board, wherein the column signal control unit sequentially selects columns of the panel board partitioned in a grid pattern, and the row signal selector , While sequentially selecting the rows of the panel board partitioned in a grid pattern in synchronization with the selecting operation of the column signal control unit, the panel board was mounted at the intersection of the selected row and column. Configured to sequentially read out the unique code assigned to the serial panel member.

In such a configuration, when a panel member provided with a unique code is attached to a designated position or an arbitrary position, the panel member is partitioned into a grid by a column signal control unit and a row signal selector. It is possible to read out what position of the panel board and what kind of code the panel member is attached to. Therefore, various processes can be realized by associating the panel member with the unique code with the unique identification target or the unique processing content.

Further, the panel recognition device according to the second aspect is configured such that a plurality of sub-panel members provided with a unique code on the panel member can be fitted therein,
The present invention is characterized in that a unique code of the panel member can be changed by changing a combination of sub-panel members fitted into the panel member.

In such a configuration, by changing the combination of the sub-panel members fitted into one panel member, the processing contents of the panel member can be freely changed, and at the same time, high identification information can be provided. Becomes This makes it possible to create a high-level program, and by using this panel member, it is possible to further increase the ability to identify an individual or personal identification information.

Further, in the panel recognition device according to the third aspect, a plurality of switch elements are built in the panel member or the sub-panel member, and by setting each switch element on or off, a unique code is provided. It is characterized in that it is configured to be provided.

With this configuration, the end user can freely set or change the on / off state of the plurality of switch elements provided on the panel member or the sub-panel member fitted into the panel member. it can. Therefore, it is possible for the end user to immediately create identification information other than the code set by the already prepared panel member or sub-panel member, and by using this, it is possible to provide a function that is highly expandable or more advanced. Programming can be realized.

Further, in the panel recognition device according to the fourth aspect, the meaning or function of the code assigned to the panel is displayed on the surface of the panel member or the sub-panel member by using characters, symbols, colors, pictures, or the like. The feature is that it is displayed by the combination. With such a configuration, the characters, symbols, colors,
The processing functions of the panel can be visually and intuitively recognized from a picture or the like. For this reason, even a child who cannot read characters or an amateur who has little knowledge of programming techniques can freely use the panel recognition device according to the present invention to realize a target program creation process and an individual or individual identification process. be able to.

On the other hand, in the panel recognition device according to the fifth aspect, the unique code given to the panel member or the sub-panel member constitutes a part of a program code usable for microcomputer application equipment. It has features. In such a configuration, a large number of panels corresponding to various types of program processing are prepared, and a panel composed of corresponding processing contents is divided in a grid pattern in accordance with the flow of the target processing contents. By reading the program code of each panel in order by the column signal control unit and the row signal selector, even children or amateurs who do not know how to program can be used for microcomputer application equipment. A processing program can be easily created.

Further, the panel recognition device according to the sixth aspect is characterized in that a unique code given to a panel member or a sub-panel member is used as an ID code for individual or individual identification. In the case of such a configuration, for example, if each individual has a panel having a different ID code and inserts and removes the panel from the panel board when necessary, the ID signal which is currently determined by the column signal control unit and the row signal selector. It is possible to identify whether the code panel is inserted, and it is possible to realize individual identification processing such as leaving, attending, entering / leaving, going out, etc., and individual management such as keys of business vehicles at offices etc. .

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a panel recognition device according to the present invention will be described based on an embodiment shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the entire configuration of the panel recognition device and an equivalent circuit of a part thereof. FIG. 2 shows the external configuration of a panel member used in the panel recognition device shown in FIG. Note that the panel identification device shown in FIG. 1 shows a case where the board surface is divided into a grid pattern of 8 columns and 7 rows due to the limited space, but the number of columns and rows to be divided is shown. Is not limited to this example.

As shown in the figure, the panel recognition device comprises:
A large number of panel members 1 having substantially the same outer shape
And a panel board 2 on which the plurality of panel members 1 can be mounted in a grid pattern. In the row (X) direction of the panel board 2,
Column signal lines X _{1 to} X
₈ and a power supply line Vcc for supplying operating power, respectively, and the column signal lines X _{1 to} X ₈ are respectively connected to the column signal control unit 3.

On the other hand, in the row (Y) direction of the panel board 2, the row signal lines Y _{1 to} Y _1
7 are wired, and the row signal lines Y _{1 to} Y ₇ are connected to the row signal selector 4. Note that the row signal lines Y _{1 to} Y ₁
Each of ₇ is the number of switches for setting codes incorporated in the panel member 1 described later, that is, the panel member 1
Are configured as a set of n bit lines, the number of which is the same as the number of bits of the unique code set in.

The column signal control unit 3 executes an operation of sequentially scanning each of the column signal lines X _{1 to} X ₈ at fixed time intervals, and applies a reference potential (eg, a reference potential) to the column signal line selected by this scanning operation. 0 volts). The row signal selector 4 controls the seven row signal lines Y ₁ while the column signal control unit 3 selects one column signal line X _i (i = 1, 2,..., 8). performing an operation of sequentially scanning a to Y _7. Then, the row signal line Y _j (j = 1, 2,..., 7) selected by this scanning operation and the column signal line X _i (i selected by the column signal control unit 3)
= 1,2, ..., 8) Panel member 1 arranged at the intersection
To read out the codes set in the order.

In this embodiment, each grid
Panel member 1 inserted in position is equivalent to the lower half of FIG.
As shown in the circuit and as shown in the external configuration in FIG.
8 switches for setting an 8-bit code
Chi 5₁~ 5₈And this switch 5₁~ 5₈To each
Backflow prevention diode 6 connected in series₁~ 6₈You
And pull-up resistor 7₁~ 7₈Are provided,
Resistance 7₁~ 7 ₈Corresponds through the electrode contact 8
Power supply line Vcc.

Each of the switches 5₁~ 5₈Is an electrode type
The corresponding column signal line X through the contact 9 _i(I = 1,2, ……,
8) is configured to be connected. In addition, each
Resistance 7₁~ 7₈And diode 6₁~ 6₈And each
The connection midpoints are electrode contacts 10 respectively.₁-10₈Through
And the corresponding row signal line Y_j(J = 1,2, ..., 7)
Bit line n₁~ N₈Each configured to be connected to
Have been.

[0023] the panel member 1 as described above, eight switches 5 ₁ to 5 ₈ are arranged, by setting them on (closed) or off (open) state, 8
256 kinds of unique codes having a bit configuration are set in advance. That is, the switches 5 ₁ to 5 ₈ now is the assumed to be a state on and off set such shown in FIG. 1, the power supply from the power supply line Vcc in this state is supplied,
And, the column signal line _{X i (i = 1,2, ......} , 8) is the is the reference potential, the switch 5 ₁ OFF (open) because it is a state, the pull-up resistor ₇₁ and the diode 6 ₁ The connection midpoint has a high potential, and a “1” signal is output to the first bit line n ₁ of the row signal line Y _j (j = 1, 2,..., 7).

Further, since the switch 5 ₂ is the ON (closed) state, a connection point of the pull-up resistor 7 ₂ and the diode 6 ₂ becomes the ground potential, the second bit line n ₂ is "0" signal is output Is done. Similarly, the third bit line n ₃ "0" signal is output, the following in the same manner at the end of the eighth bit line n ₈ "1" signal is output, respectively.

Next, the operation of the panel recognition device will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. In addition,
For the sake of simplicity, the panel member 1 to which the unique code is given is placed on the grid in the hatched position shown in FIG.
₂ , Y ₆ ) and the first column of the eighth column (X ₈ , Y ₁ ).

When a processing start switch (not shown) is pressed, the column signal control unit 3 sequentially selects the column signal lines X _{1 to} X ₈ at predetermined time intervals by a scanning operation as shown in FIG. A reference potential is applied to the selected column signal line. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 3B, while the column signal control unit 3 is selecting each of the column signals X _{1 to} X ₈ , the row signal selector 4 outputs the row signal line Y.
Executing a scanning operation for sequentially selecting ₁ to Y ₇ at regular time intervals.

Therefore, considering the case where the column signal control unit 3 selects the column signal line X _1, while the column signal line X ₁ is being selected, the row signal selector 3 has seven row signal lines. Although Y _{1 to} Y ₇ are sequentially selected, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the column signal line X ₁ and the row signal lines Y _{1 to} Y _{7 are selected.}
Since the panel member 1 is not inserted at the intersection positions between, is also not output any signals to the row signal lines Y ₁ to Y _7.

Next, the column signal control unit 3 controls the column signal line X
While selecting the _2, in this case, since the panel member 1 in the intersection between the column signal line X ₂ and the row signal lines Y ₁ to Y ₇ is not inserted, the row signal lines Y ₁ to Y ₇ Does not output any signal.

Furthermore, when the column signal control unit 3 selects the column signal line X _3, the column signal line X ₃ and row signal lines Y ₁ to Y ₅
Since the panel member 1 is not inserted at the intersection positions between, also not output any signals to the row signal lines Y ₁ to Y _5. However, when the row signal selector 3 selects a row signal line Y _6, since the intersection between the row signal lines Y ₆ column signal line X ₃ is the panel member 1 is inserted (see FIG. 1) ,
Each bit line n ₁ ~n ₈ row signal lines Y ₆ are a unique code corresponding to the setting state of the on-off switch 5 _{1-5 8} described above is outputted. In this case, as described above, n
_{1 = "1", n 2} = "0", n 3 = "0", ......, n 8
= "1" is output. As a result, the code “100...
It is recognized that the panel member 1 to which "... 1" has been inserted.

[0030] Similarly, although the column signal control unit 3 sequentially selects the column signal line X ₄ to X _7, column signal lines X ₄ ~
Since the panel member 1 in the intersection between the X ₇ and row signal lines Y ₁ to Y ₇ is not inserted, the signal from the row signal lines Y ₁ to Y ₇ also for the column signal line X ₄ to X ₇ is output Not done.

[0031] Then, when the column signal control unit 3 selects the column signal line X _8, the intersection between the column signal line X ₈ and the row signal lines Y ₁ panel member 1 is inserted (see FIG. 1) Therefore, each bit line n _{1 to} n ₈ corresponding to the row signal line Y ₁
, The on-switch 5 _{1-5 8} of the panel member 1
A unique code corresponding to the OFF setting state is output. As a result, it is recognized that the panel member 1 with the unique code is inserted at the position of the eighth column and the first row of the panel board 2.

As described above, according to the panel recognizing device of this embodiment, it is possible to automatically determine at which position of the panel board 2 the panel member 1 provided with what specific code is inserted. Can be recognized. Therefore, a unique identification target or a unique process can be realized by using this function in various devices. Hereinafter, some examples of apparatuses to which the panel recognition apparatus according to the present invention is applied will be described.

(First Application Example) FIGS. 4 and 5 show an example in which the panel recognition device according to the present invention is applied to a key management system of a business vehicle in a business office or the like. FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of the key management system, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a structural example of a panel insertion hole and a panel member.

The key box 21 has its main part constituted by a panel recognition device according to the present invention, and is configured to send a recognized code to a data processing device 22 constituted by a microcomputer, a workstation or the like. I have. Key 23 _{1-23 6} for each sales vehicles, are respectively connected to a dedicated panel member 1a of different codes, management numbers of the respective panel member surface vehicle "1", "2", ..., "6 Is displayed.

Also, dedicated panel members 1b having different codes are issued to those who can use the vehicle determined in the company, and the names of the owners "Mr. A" and "Mr. A" are displayed on the surface of each panel member. "Mr. B" is displayed. Panel member 1a of the key 23 _{1-23 6} is connected a number of panel insertion hole 24a that on board of the key box 21 is formed of two up and down as a pair, the lower side of the panel insertion hole 24a of 24b Each of the panel members 1b carried by the user can be inserted into the upper panel insertion hole 24b to which the key corresponding to the business vehicle is connected. I have.

The panel member 1a (1b) and the panel insertion hole 24a (24b) have a structure as shown in FIG. 5, for example. Lock pins 25, 2 which are moved forward and backward by an actuator (not shown) are provided in the panel insertion holes 24a (24b).
5 is provided on the inner wall of the panel member 1a (1
When the b) is inserted, the lock pin 25 is
The panel members 1a (1b) are fitted into the lock holes 26, 26 of the a (1b) so that the panel members 1a (1b) can be locked in the panel insertion holes 24a (24b). When a lock release signal is sent from the data processing device 22, an actuator (not shown) is operated to retract the lock pins 25, 25, and the spring mechanism 27 provided on the bottom surface side of the panel insertion hole 24a (24b). The panel member 1a (1b) is configured so as to be pushed forward and can be taken out by hand.

The key management system having the above structure is used as follows. Now, taking a case where Mr. A used car management number 4 in Example, Mr. A is disposed above the unused car management number 4 of the key 23 ₄ tethered panel member 1b at the time Panel insertion hole 24b
Then, the user inserts the panel member 1b of "Mr. A". The inserted panel member 1b of Mr. A is locked in the panel insertion hole 24b by the lock pins 25, 25, and the column signal control unit 3 and the row signal selector 4 built in the key box 21 (see FIG. 1). Recognizes that the panel member 1b of Mr. A has been inserted into this hole position, and an identification code (ID code) indicating Mr. A set in the panel member 1b and the panel insertion hole 24b.
Is sent to the data processing device 22 including a microcomputer and a workstation.

The data processing device 22 detects that the location information of the ID code sent to you and the panel insertion hole, and Mr. A panel member is inserted into the position of the key 23 the _fourth management number 4, An unlock signal is sent to the actuator in the panel insertion hole 24a at the position of the management number 4. As a result, the lock pins 25, 25 of the panel insertion hole 24a at the position of the management number 4 are retracted, and the panel member 1a to which the key of the management number 4 is connected is pushed out by the spring mechanism 27 provided at the bottom of the hole. Can be taken out. Then, information that Mr. A has brought up key 23 ₄ of the management number 4 ○ pm ○ of Botsuki certain day are stored in the data processing unit 22.

When Mr. A returns the key after using the car, the management number taken out is inserted into the panel insertion hole 1a located below the position of the panel member 1b where Mr. A is displayed. Panel member 1a to which ₄ key 234 is connected
Insert The code of the inserted panel member 1a and the position information of the panel insertion hole are read by the column signal control unit and the row signal selector, and are read by the data processing device 22.
Sent to

The data processing device 22 checks the position information of the panel insertion hole and the management number of the key with the previously stored information, and checks the key 23 of the management number 4.
It detects that the panel member 1a connected to ₄ has been returned to the original panel insertion hole position. Then, a lock release signal is sent to the actuator of the panel insertion hole 24a where the panel member 1a owned by Mr. A is locked.

Thus, the pair of lock pins 25, 2
5, the panel member 1b owned by Mr. A is pushed outward by the spring mechanism 27 provided on the bottom of the hole, and can be taken out by hand. on the other hand,
Key 23 ₄ tethered panel member 1a of the management number 4 returned to the original panel insertion hole positions, the locking pin 25,
25 locks it so that it cannot be removed. Then, the information that Mr. A was to return the key 23 ₄ of the management number 4 to ○ pm ○ of Botsuki certain date is stored in the data processing device 22.

As is apparent from the above description, in the case of the key management system using the panel recognition device according to the present invention, information such as who uses the key and when the key is used is easily and reliably managed. can do. Also, those who are not provided with a dedicated panel member cannot use them, so that the number of users who can use them can be limited. Further, since the management data can be stored, it is possible to easily know the fact that the key has not been returned after taking out any key at any time, and to prevent loss of the key.

(Second Application Example) The panel recognition device according to the present invention can be used as an entry / exit management system in a home or office by combining it with a microcomputer as it is. Although the configuration of this entry / exit management system is not specifically shown, it is generally shown in FIG.
Can be configured similarly to the key management system shown in FIG. That is, each person has a panel member 1 to which a different unique code is assigned, and inserts the panel member into a designated position or an arbitrary position on the panel board when going out or entering and leaving, or You just have to take it out.

Then, the column signal unit 3 and the row signal selector 4 are always operated, and the attachment / detachment of each panel member 1 is constantly monitored, and the result is managed by a microcomputer, so that who goes out and returns at any time. Can automatically be managed.

On a floor of an office having a relatively large area, a panel member 1 provided with the above-mentioned different unique code is deposited for each department belonging to the floor. When the employee leaves the company, by inserting the panel member 1 into a designated position or an arbitrary position on the panel board, it is possible to confirm that all the members in the department have left the company. Further, when the employees of all the departments belonging to the floor have left the company, this can be detected and management such as automatically locking the lock at the entrance of the floor can be performed.

(Third Application Example) FIGS. 6 to 10 show examples in which the panel recognition device according to the present invention is used as a programming board for a self-propelled mini car toy. The self-propelled minicar toy is configured as a microcomputer-applied toy that self-propelled to a destination along a route designated according to a program stored by the minicar 31 on a miniature city map as shown in FIG. 7, for example. Have been.

As shown in FIG. 6, a mini car 31 incorporating a microcomputer, a programming board 32 for programming a traveling route, an infrared transmitter 34, and a miniature city map as shown in FIG. The miniature city solid model 33 is configured as one set.

Although not shown, the minicar 31 has a built-in infrared receiver, a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM and a RAM, a motor for driving wheels, a photoelectric sensor for tracing a road, and the like. As will be described later, a running program sent as an infrared signal from an infrared transmitter 34 connected to the program board 32 is received by the infrared receiver and stored in the RAM. In accordance with the traveling program stored and stored in the RAM, the vehicle travels from the start point to the destination point on the miniature city map 33 shown in FIG. 7 while judging the route.

The main part of the programming board 32 is constituted by a panel recognition device according to the present invention.
Further, an infrared transmitter 34 for transmitting the running program created on the programming board 32 to the minicar 31 is provided. The programming board 32
As shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (t), there are provided a large number of panel members 1 to which program codes representing various processing procedures required for minicar traveling are added.

The processing contents of each program code are displayed on the surface of each panel member in characters, symbols, pictures, colors, etc., so that the function of each panel member can be visually distinguished. It is configured.
By arranging these panel members 1 on a programming board 32 as described later, a route for the minicar 31 to travel on the miniature city map 33 shown in FIG. 7 can be freely programmed.

Next, a procedure for creating a traveling program by the programming board 32 will be described by taking as an example a case where a traveling program including the following traveling routes is created. That is, on the miniature city map shown in FIG. 7, "start from the starting point, turn left at the first intersection, turn right at the intersection before the next gasoline stand, and turn left at the next intersection toward the airport. , Follow the road along the airport, follow the road, turn right at the intersection, and go straight to go home.

In programming the above-described travel route, first, FIG.
After selecting the panel member “START” in FIG. 9A and inserting it at the top position of the panel board 32 in FIG. 9, the panel member “GO” in FIG. Select and insert below it. Next, FIG. 8 (e) shows the forward direction to go straight to the first intersection.
Panel member “↑” is selected and further inserted and disposed below the panel member “↑”.

Next, the panel member "intersection?" In FIG. 8 (h) for judging whether or not the first intersection has been reached is selected and arranged. Further, in order to return to the original processing when it is not an intersection, the panel member "NO" of FIG. 8 (j) indicating a determination of NO is selected, and the panel member "intersection?" Is selected, and the panel member "YES" in FIG. 8 (i) indicating the case of an intersection is selected, and the panel member is inserted and arranged under the panel member "intersection?" .

Next, in order to turn left at an intersection and go straight, a left-turn panel member shown in FIG. 8 (g) and a straight-ahead panel member "に" shown in FIG. 8 (e) are selected, and the case of an intersection is shown. It is inserted and arranged below the panel member "YES" in FIG. 8 (i).

Next, in order to determine whether or not the vehicle has reached the intersection in front of the gas station, the user selects the panel member "intersection?" In FIG. Insert and place. Further, in order to return to the original processing when the vehicle is not at an intersection, a determination of NO is shown in FIG.
The panel member “NO” shown in FIG. 8J is selected and inserted next to the panel member “intersection?” For judging whether or not it is an intersection, and the panel member shown in FIG. Select "YES" and insert and place below it.

Here, the panel members sequentially inserted and arranged according to the processing flow have reached the lower end position of the programming board 32. In this case, in order to return the processing flow to the upper end position of the programming board 32 again, 8 (l), 8 (o), and 8 (m), each panel member indicating the “connection line of processing” is selected, arranged in a row from the bottom to the top of the next row, and one processing is performed. To the next row. Then, in order to turn right at the intersection and go straight, the right turn panel member in FIG. 8F and the straight panel member “↑” in FIG. 8E are selected and inserted in order.

Further, the panel member "intersection?" In FIG. 8 (h) for judging whether or not it is an intersection is selected and inserted below. Then, in order to return to the original processing when it is not an intersection, the panel member "NO" of FIG. 8 (j) indicating a determination of NO is selected, and the panel member "intersection?" Is selected, and the panel member "YES" in FIG. 8 (i), which indicates a case of an intersection, is selected and inserted below.

The above setting shown in FIG. 9 shows programming up to the intersection. In FIG. 9, the minicar 3 is detected when it is detected that the intersection has been reached.
8 to stop the first stop panel member "S"
“TOP” is selected and inserted and arranged below the “TOP”. Then, the panel member “END” in FIG. 8B indicating the end of the program processing is selected and inserted and arranged at the end position. As described above, in order to further set the route to the home via the airfield, it is necessary to select and arrange the panel members after the intersection by the same procedure as described above.

As described above, the programming board 3
The processing flow created by the large number of panel members 1 on 2 becomes a processing program shown in a flowchart as shown in FIG. In other words, the arrangement of each panel member shown in FIG. 9 is equivalent to visually constructing the processing program of FIG. 10 on a board.

Thus, the programming board 32
After creating the desired processing program, the program transmission button 35 provided on the programming board 32 is operated. Thereby, the column signal control unit 3 and the row signal selector 4 on the programming board 32 (FIG. 1)
2) performs an operation of sequentially reading the codes of the panel members arranged on the board. Then, a program generator (not shown) built in the programming board 32 determines the type of each panel member and the programming board 32.
A program code is generated from the above arrangement position and sent to the infrared transmitter.

The infrared transmitter 34 transmits the program code of the processing program sent as an infrared signal to the infrared receiver of the minicar 31 and stores the same in a RAM or the like in the minicar 31. Then, the minicar 31 storing and storing the processing program shown in FIG. 10 is placed at the position of the starting point on the miniature city map shown in FIG. 7, and the electric motor is turned on to start. The vehicle travels according to the processing program stored and stored while detecting the traveling road with the photoelectric sensor for tracing, departs from the above-mentioned start point, and travels automatically to the home.

As described above, if the panel recognition device according to the present invention is used for a programming board of a self-propelled mini car toy, even a child or an amateur who has no knowledge of programming can easily create a target program. be able to.

In the above-described embodiment, the program code generated by the program generator is transmitted as an infrared signal, and the RA in the minicar 31 is transmitted.
For example, the program code generated by the program generator is written in a recording medium such as an exchangeable memory cartridge or a memory card, and the recording medium is stored in the mini-car 31.
Can be adopted.

Further, as described above, the program code generated by the program generator is transmitted as an infrared signal to the mini car 31 without storing the program code in the RAM in the mini car 31 or a memory cartridge or a memory card. In response to this, it is also possible to adopt a form in which traveling control is performed on a miniature city map shown in FIG. 7 in real time.

(Fourth Application Example) FIG. 11 shows an example in which the panel recognition device according to the present invention is used in a soccer game machine. This soccer game machine includes a game board 41 constituting a soccer court, two controllers 42a and 42b for each team, a main processing device 43 composed of a microcomputer and the like, and a CRT for displaying various information necessary for the progress of the game. And the like.

The panel recognition device according to the present invention is used as a game board 41 constituting a soccer court, and a panel member 1 provided with a unique code is assigned to each player or soccer ball playing on the court. One-to-one correspondence. That is, the panel member 1 indicating each player identifies the pair A and the pair B that are competing with each other, and has an individual code assigned to each player. Further, the game board 41 is formed in a shape imitating a soccer court, and the inside of the court is finely divided into a grid pattern, so that a soccer ball inserted into each grid position and a panel member indicating each player are formed. 1 can be individually identified.

On the other hand, the display device 44 displays a team name, a score, a game clock, and the like. The points are automatically counted and displayed each time the points are scored. In addition, the match clock starts subtracting at the start of the match, and the operation time, half time,
It is automatically measured except for the end of the match.

Each of the controllers 42a and 42b is provided with, for example, a liquid crystal display (not shown), and displays the remaining energy of the entire team and individual players and the number of offenses for each player. The remaining energy decreases in accordance with the progress of the game, and increases in accordance with the operation time, a break due to a change of players, and the like. The controllers 42a and 42b have a “direction”, a “kick force”,
A switch for instructing “type” and the like is provided. The controllers 42a and 42b operate by inserting and setting the team cards 45a and 45b, respectively.

Each of the team cards 45a and 45b is constituted by an electronic storage means such as a memory card, and stores data such as a team name, a feature of the team, a team's strength, and individual player's strength. This team card 45a, 4
In 5b, the history of the game (number of wins and losses) is automatically written.

In the soccer game machine having such a configuration, the game is advanced by inserting and arranging each panel member 1 corresponding to a player or a ball at a specified position, and giving instructions alternately from the controllers 42a and 42b. . That is, the movement of the ball such as a pass, a kick, and a shot (the moving direction, the kicking force, and the type of the ball) is determined by the controller 42.
The player instructs from a and 42b. Then, the main processing device 43 calculates the flight curve of the ball based on the input data, and displays a new landing point of the ball on the display device 44.
Displayed above, the panel member 1 corresponding to a ball is moved to a designated position on the game board 41 by the player's hand in accordance with the display.

The movement of the players on the court can be freely performed at any time according to a predetermined rule while the game is in progress. Row signal selector 4 (FIG. 1)
) And sent to the main processing device 43. Then, while moving the position of each player according to the movement of the kicked ball, the ball finally enters the opponent's goal.

(Other Application Examples) (a) Learning Boat 1 for Education for Infants A combination of the panel board having the above-described structure and each panel member provided with a unique code installed on the panel board is provided. The following learning boats can be constructed. For example, by preparing a panel member on which each number from 1 to 10 is drawn and arranging them on a panel board in, for example, a vertical or horizontal direction in ascending order, in the case of a correct answer, for example, a "correct answer, good By displaying a message such as "Ita" and preferably reproducing a sound having the same content, a learning boat for education for young children can be provided.

(B) Learning boat 2 for education for infants For example, each panel member on which a picture of an animal or the like is drawn and each panel member on which a hiragana of the Japanese syllabary is drawn are prepared. Install panel members with pictures of animals etc., and let them read the corresponding name from each of the panel members with the Japanese syllabary hiragana. To be installed below. This makes it possible to construct a learning boat for education using a combination of animal names and hiragana names.

On the other hand, the learning is performed such that an animal name is set by each panel member on which the Japanese syllabary hiragana is drawn first, and then a corresponding panel member on which a picture of an animal or the like is drawn is set. Boats can also be built. Also in this case, in the case of a correct answer, it is preferable to reproduce the message on the display and / or by voice as described above.

(C) A game using a picture panel A variety of picture panels are prepared, the picture panels placed on the panel board are viewed, and the subsequent picture panels are successively placed on the panel board. . Then, when the picture panel cannot be placed on the panel board, the win or loss is determined. Also in this case, it is possible to determine from the unique code of each picture panel whether or not the next picture panel to be arranged is the correct answer for the game. Therefore, if the answer is incorrect, it can be constructed so that a voice message is reproduced on the spot. This can also be used for educational purposes for infants.

(D) Mathematical problem learning For example, when a child learns “3 + 4 = 7”, panel members on which “3”, “+”, “4” and “=” are sequentially drawn are placed on a panel board. Arrange them side by side and let the infant select the panel member on which the answer "7" is drawn,
By placing it on the right side of “=”, it is constructed to reproduce the message of “correct answer”. This can also be used for educational purposes for infants.

(E) Jigsaw puzzle using panel members In this case, it is necessary to provide a set of panel members dedicated to jigsaw puzzles. Then, each of the panel members is converted from the unique code given to the panel member to the X on the panel board.
Since the position in the Y direction to be installed is predetermined, if it is installed in an incorrect position, for example, as described above, a message such as "incorrect" is reproduced. A system can be built.

(F) Panel picture book By installing a panel member on which the main character and destination of the story are drawn on the panel board, a part of the story (the main character's name and destination) recorded in advance can be displayed. It is possible to construct a system that makes reading aloud by replacing it. In this case, for example, a CD-ROM is prepared as an audio recording medium, and a frame number in the CD-ROM is accessed and reproduced from a combination of panel member codes provided on a panel board. The audio recording medium used for this is the CD-R described above.
In addition to the OM, a semiconductor solid-state memory can be effectively used. In this case, it is possible to contribute to further downsizing of the device.

Although the embodiments of the panel recognition apparatus according to the present invention and the application examples of the panel recognition apparatus according to the present invention have been described in various manners, the codes are fixed to the panel members 1 used in these apparatuses. And a different code panel member is required for each different processing. Therefore, another configuration example of the panel member 1 in which such a defect is improved is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG.

The panel member 1 according to this example has a plurality of (three in the illustrated example) sub-panel members 101 provided with a unique code as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, a large number of sub-panel members 101 having various functions are prepared, and the combination of the sub-panel members to be fitted as shown in FIG. It is possible to change the contents of the processing of the. By the way, the panel member 1 in FIG. 14A means “put 0 in the box” (empty the BOX), and the panel member 1 in FIG. Represents the meaning of

As described above, the plurality of sub panel members 101
Are combined into the panel member 1, by changing the combination of the sub-panel members 101, the processing content of the panel member 1 can be freely changed,
The degree of freedom in processing can be further increased.

In this case, since the three sub-panel members 101 are arranged side by side with the panel member 1 and fitted, the panel recognition device shown in FIG. , And three column signal lines are treated as one unit. Specifically, the column signal lines are set to X _{1 to} X ₃ , X _{4 to} X ₆ , and X _{1 to} X _{4 for} each section in which the panel member 1 into which the sub panel member 101 is fitted is mounted.
It is arranged in units of X _{7 to} X ₉ .

With this configuration, the panel member 1 in which the three sub-panel members 101 are fitted is mounted on the panel board 2 in the same manner as described above, and the three sub-panel members 101 It is possible to recognize the status of the combination of the unique codes respectively set in the.

[0084] Further, above-described panel member 1 and the switches 5 ₁ to 5 arranged in the sub-panel member 101
₈ is configured so that the user can set it appropriately, the end user can immediately create identification information other than the code set by the panel member or sub-panel member already prepared. Utilization can realize more advanced functions or more advanced programming.

[0085]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a panel member provided with a unique code is inserted on a panel board divided in a grid pattern, and the inserted panel member is inserted. Since the position of the panel member and its unique code can be automatically read out by the column signal control unit and the row signal selector, it is possible to automatically determine which panel member is inserted at which position on the panel board. And various identification processes can be realized.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since one panel member is formed by fitting a plurality of sub-panel members provided with unique codes, the sub-panel to be fitted is provided. By changing the combination of the members, the processing content of each panel member can be freely changed, and the degree of freedom of the processing can be further improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the switch elements arranged on the panel member and the sub-panel member can be appropriately set by the user, the panel already prepared is provided. The end user can immediately create identification information other than the code set by the member or the sub-panel member, and by utilizing this, it is possible to realize a function that is rich in development or more advanced programming.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the meaning or function of the code assigned to the panel member is provided on the surface of the panel member or the sub-panel member by using characters, symbols, colors, pictures, or the like. Since the combination is displayed, the processing function of the panel member can be intuitively recognized from characters, symbols, colors, pictures, and the like displayed on the surface of the panel member. For this reason, even a child who cannot read characters or an amateur who does not know any programming technique can use the panel recognition device according to the present invention freely to realize a target program creation process and an individual or individual identification process. be able to.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the unique code given to the panel member or the sub-panel member is a processing program code for a microcomputer application device, the target processing content By simply arranging the panel members having the corresponding processing contents along the flow, even a child or an amateur who has no knowledge of programming can easily create a program for a microcomputer application device.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 6,
Since the unique code assigned to the panel member is an ID code for identifying an individual or an individual, each user is provided with a panel member having a different ID code, and is used in such a manner as to be inserted and removed from the panel board when necessary. By adopting,
Key management such as personal identification processing and shared car keys can be easily realized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic configuration of a panel recognition device according to the present invention and an equivalent circuit of a part thereof.

FIGS. 2A and 2B show an external configuration of a panel member used in the panel recognition device shown in FIG. 1, wherein FIG. 2A is a front view, FIG. 2B is a bottom view, and FIG.

FIG. 3 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the panel recognition device shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which the panel recognition device according to the present invention is applied to a key management system.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a structural example of a panel insertion hole and a panel member in the key management system shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a programming board of a self-propelled mini car toy using the panel recognition device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a miniature city map used in a self-propelled mini car toy.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a panel member used in a programming board of a self-propelled mini car toy.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a processing program created on a programming board using panel members.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart created by the processing program shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which the panel recognition device according to the present invention is applied to a soccer game machine.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a panel member formed by fitting a plurality of sub panel members provided with unique codes.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a sub-panel member having various functions.

14 is a schematic diagram showing a state where the sub-panel member shown in FIG. 13 is fitted into the panel member shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 panel member 1a panel member 1b panel member 2 panelboard third column signal control unit 4, line signal selector 5 _{1-5 8} code setting switch 21 key box 22 the data processing device 23 ₁ to 23 ₆ keys 24a, 24b panel insertion hole 31 Minicar 32 Programming board 33 Miniature city map 34 Infrared transmitter 35 Program transmission button 41 Game board 42a, 42b Controller 43 Main processing unit 44 Display unit 45a, 45b Card 101 Sub panel member

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A board member which is provided with a unique code and is configured to be able to read the code, and a board surface is divided into a grid by orthogonal rows and columns, and an arbitrary A panel board configured to be able to mount the panel member at an intersection of a row and a column, and a column signal control unit and a row signal selector connected to the panel board; and the column signal control unit. Sequentially selects the columns of the panel board partitioned in a grid pattern, and the row signal selector selects the row of the panel board partitioned in a grid pattern in synchronization with the selecting operation of the column signal control unit. A panel recognition device configured to sequentially read out a unique code given to the panel member mounted at the intersection of the selected row and column while sequentially selecting rows. 2. A panel member, wherein a plurality of sub-panel members provided with a unique code can be fitted into the panel member, and by changing a combination of the sub-panel members fitted into the panel member, the panel member is changed. 2. The panel recognition device according to claim 1, wherein a unique code of the panel can be changed. 3. The panel member or the sub-panel member includes a plurality of switch elements, and each switch element is set on or off so that a unique code is assigned to each of the switch elements. The panel recognition device according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the meaning or function of the code assigned to the panel is displayed on the surface of the panel member or the sub-panel member by characters, symbols, colors, pictures, or a combination thereof. Item 4. The panel recognition device according to any one of Items 3. 5. The program code according to claim 1, wherein the unique code assigned to the panel member or the sub-panel member constitutes a part of a program code usable for microcomputer application equipment. Panel recognition device. 6. A unique code given to the panel member or the sub-panel member may be an individual or an individual identification ID.
The panel recognition device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the panel recognition device is a D code.