JP2001324934A - Nameplate having multiple functions - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a nameplate having multiple functions capable of displaying a name, messages to a visitor, etc., on an LCD display part. SOLUTION: The nameplate which has the LCD display part for displaying the display data, such as the name and messages on a screen and a key operation part to select and determine the display data, an LCD controller which controls the LCD display part of this nameplate and a CPU which controls the LCD controller are provided. The CPU has the function to form the display data on the LCD display part, the function to display the command from the key operation part for selecting and determining the display data on the LCD display part by means of the LCD controller, the function to store the display data and the timer function to control the entire part. The CPU forms the display message and displays the same on the LCD display part by a personal CPU connecting the outside. Accordingly, the input and display of the name, messages, etc., as the display data on the LCD display part is made possible by the simple operation from the key operation part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a nameplate having multiple functions capable of displaying a name, a message to a visitor, and the like on an LCD display unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, nameplates hanging on houses and apartments are made of rectangular wood, metal, pottery, etc. in the shape of a nameplate, and the name is written on the nameplate by handwritten characters or sculptures. And a label attached with a word processor or the like.

In addition, in order to prevent an unexpected visitor or a malicious salesman from visiting, a poster or a message board on which a message such as "Sales refusal" is described is attached to the entrance door to prevent the visitor.

[0004]

Problems to be Solved by the Invention Since the conventional nameplate is configured as described above, if it is desired to change the name displayed on the nameplate, the nameplate itself must be recreated. However, many of the nameplates are formed of relatively expensive materials, and there is a problem that the cost is wasted.

[0005] On the other hand, a method of using a poster or a message board for eliminating a salesman or a sudden visitor often involves damaging or dirtying the poster or the message board due to rain or the like. However, there is a problem that the aesthetic appearance of the user is significantly impaired. For this reason, there has been a problem that the poster, the message board, and the like must be constantly replaced.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided a nameplate having an LCD display unit for displaying display data on a screen, and a key operation unit for at least selecting and deciding display data; LC to control LCD display
A D controller and a CPU for controlling the LCD controller. The CPU has a function of creating display data to be displayed on the LCD display unit and a command from a key operation unit for selecting and determining the display data. , A function of displaying on the LCD display unit via the LCD controller, a function of storing display data, and a timer function for controlling the whole.

In the invention according to claim 2, the display data is name data, and the CPU has a function of selecting a layout of the name data on the LCD display unit.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the display data is message data, and the CPU transmits the message data.
A message display cancel timer function for canceling at a set time is provided.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the CPU is an LCD.
The display unit has a function of alternately displaying name data and message data.

The invention according to claim 5 includes a remote device for remote operation, and an interface for connecting the CPU and the remote device, and the display data is remote data from the remote device. is there.

The invention according to claim 6 is provided with a chime or a doorbell as an external device, and the CPU controls the message display on the LCD display unit via the LCD controller and controls the operation of the external device via the control switch unit. It has a control function.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a nonvolatile memory is connected to the CPU, and display data is stored in the nonvolatile memory.

The invention according to claim 8 is a personal computer for creating display data from the outside, an interface for connecting the personal computer to the CPU, an LCD display for displaying the display data, and at least selecting and determining the display data. A nameplate having a key operation unit for operating, and an LCD of the nameplate
An LCD controller for controlling the display unit and a CPU for controlling the LCD controller are provided.
A function of creating display data to be displayed on the LCD display unit;
It has a function of displaying a command from the key operation unit for selecting and determining the display data on the LCD display unit via the LCD controller, a function of storing the display data, and a timer function for controlling the whole. It was made.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the display data is name data, and the CPU has a function of selecting a layout of the name data on the LCD display unit.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the display data is message data, and the CPU has a message display cancel timer function for canceling the message data at a set time.

The invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that the CPU is an LC
The D display unit has a function of alternately displaying name data and message data.

According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, there is provided a remote device for remote operation, and an interface for connecting the CPU and the remote device, and the display data is remote data from the remote device.

The invention according to claim 13 is provided with a chime or a doorbell as an external device, wherein the CPU controls the message display on the LCD display unit via the LCD controller and controls the operation of the external device via the control switch. It has a function to perform.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, a nonvolatile memory is connected to the CPU, and display data is stored in the nonvolatile memory.

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Embodiment 1 An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view of a nameplate 1, FIG.
4 shows screens displayed on the LCD display unit 2, FIG. 3 shows a nameplate screen 30, FIG.
5 is a menu screen 32 for selecting a menu, FIG. 6 is a display message selection screen 33 for selecting a message to be displayed, FIG. 7 is a display method selection screen 34 for selecting a display method, and FIG. A timer selection screen 35 for selecting a message display time, FIG. 9 shows a nameplate layout selection screen 36 for selecting a nameplate layout,
FIG. 10 shows a screen 37 showing the type of nameplate layout, and FIG.
1 is a name input screen 38 for inputting a name on the nameplate, FIG. 12 is an input message number selection screen 39 for selecting a number of a message to be input, and FIG. 13 is a message input screen 40 for inputting a message to be displayed. Reference numeral 14 denotes a display data reception screen 41 for inputting display data created by the personal computer 16 connected to the outside.

As shown in FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a nameplate having multiple functions according to the present invention, which comprises an LCD display unit 2 and a key operation unit 3. The LCD display unit 2 uses a dot matrix LCD module, and displays a screen such as a name and a message. The operation switch unit 3 includes a shift key 3a, a conversion key 3b, a + direction movement key 3c, and-.
A direction movement key 3d is arranged, and is used for converting a display screen, inputting a message, characters, and the like. And
A command from the key operation unit 3 for selecting and determining display data on the LCD display unit 2 is transmitted to the LCD display unit 2 under the control of the CPU 10 and the LCD controller 21.

In FIG. 2, the CPU 10 controls an LCD controller 21. The CPU 10 uses a one-chip microcomputer sold in a general market.
A CU 11, a ROM 12 constituting a program area, a RAM 13 constituting a work area, an ITU 14 for controlling a system timer and a display cancel timer, and an I / O port 15 for inputting / outputting data are built in.

External personal computer 16 and remote device 17
Is the SCU1 of the CPU 10 via the interface 18.
1 connected. Furthermore, an external device 1 such as a chime
9 is connected to the control switch unit 22 via the I / O port 15 controlled by the CPU 10. The LCD controller 20 controls the LCD display unit 2. Reference numeral 21 denotes a non-volatile memory in which a name, a registered message, and the like are stored.

The basic functions of the nameplate of the present application include a nameplate display function, a message display function, an external personal computer 1
6, a display data registration function, a link function with an external device 19 such as a chime,
There is a remote function for remotely operating the CD display unit 2.

Further, the nameplate display function includes a name input function for inputting a name to be displayed on the LCD display unit 2 and a layout selection function for selecting a name display layout when inputting a name. Have. or,
The message display function includes a built-in message. In addition, a message input function that allows a user to input various messages to be displayed on the LCD display unit 2 and a nameplate and a message are displayed on the LCD display unit 2. It has an alternate display function for alternately displaying messages, a message display cancel timer function for canceling message display at a set time, and a storage function for storing input messages.

The display data registration function from the external personal computer 16 has a storage function of inputting display data created by the personal computer 16 to the CPU 10 through the interface 18 and storing the display data in the nonvolatile memory 21. Have. Further, as a format of the display data taken in from the external personal computer 16, image data in a bitmap format or text file data such as JIS code can be used.

The function of interlocking with the external device 19 includes a function that can be set to control the operation of the external device 19 such as a chime or a doorbell in conjunction with the message screen 31. ing. further,
The remote function includes a remote device 17 as an external device.
Is connected, the display on the LCD display unit 2 can be set by remote operation from inside the house.

Next, the operation will be described. LCD
A case where the name shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display unit 2 will be described. First, when the conversion key 3b of the key operation unit 3 is pressed, this data is input to the I / O port 15 and the ROM 1
The selection command of the menu screen 32 is transmitted to the L through the LCD controller 20 by the software program stored in the L2.
An input is made to the CD display unit 2, and a menu screen 32 shown in FIG.

On the menu screen 32, each function of nameplate input, nameplate display, message input, message display, cancellation of message display, and display data reception can be selected. Then, when the inverted display is moved with the + direction movement key -3c or the-direction movement key 3d and "nameplate input" is selected, this data is similarly transmitted from the I / O port 15 to the CPU
0, and a nameplate input selection command is transmitted to the LCD display unit 2 via the LCD controller 20 by the software program stored in the ROM 12 as described above.
“Input nameplate” is selected. Next, when this data is similarly input to the I / O port 15 by pressing the conversion key 3b, an item determination command is transmitted from the CPU 10 to the LCD display unit 2 via the LCD controller 20, and the "nameplate" The item of "input" is determined.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9, a nameplate layout selection screen 36 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, when the inverted display is moved with the + direction movement key 3c or the − direction movement key 3d from the various displayed layouts and the layout of the nameplate is selected, the selected data becomes I / O. When input to the port 15, a layout selection command from the CPU 10 is sent to the L via the LCD controller.
The layout is input to the CD display unit 2 and the layout is selected.

Next, when the conversion key 3b is pressed, this data is input to the I / O port 15 in the same manner as described above, and an item determination command is input from the CPU 10 to the LCD display unit 2 via the LCD controller 20. As shown in FIG. 11, a name input screen 38 is displayed.

In the operation related to the selection display and determination of each screen, data based on the operation of the key operation unit 3 such as the shift key 3a, the conversion key 3b, the + direction movement key 3c, and the − direction movement key 3d is transmitted to the I / O. When input to the port 15, a command corresponding to the data input from the CPU 10 is sent to the LCD display unit 2 via the LCD controller 20.
, And a selection and determination of a predetermined screen are performed. The description of the operation related to the selection and determination of each screen is the same, and therefore will be omitted below.

In the name input screen 38, the input characters are selected by moving the reverse display with the + direction shift key 3c or the-direction shift key 3d, and the character is converted by the shift key 3a and the conversion key 3b. ,decide. After the input of the target character is completed in this way, when "end input" is selected, the screen returns to the menu screen 32 shown in FIG.

Next, when "message input" is selected on the menu screen 32, a message input screen 40 shown in FIG. 13 is displayed. Therefore, a message is input in the same manner as when a name is input. When the input of the message is completed, when "input complete" is selected, the menu screen 32 is displayed again.

The input name data and message data are sequentially transferred to the nonvolatile memory 21 via the CPU 10.
Is stored.

Next, when "display nameplate" is selected on the menu screen 32 displayed on the LCD display section 2,
The LCD display unit 2 becomes a nameplate screen 30 on which a name is displayed.

Next, a case where a message is displayed will be described. Now, on the displayed nameplate screen 30,
When the conversion key 3b is pressed, a menu display screen 32 is displayed. Here, if "message display" is selected with the + direction movement key 3c or the-direction movement key 3d, and then the conversion key 3b is pressed, a display message selection screen 33 is displayed as shown in FIG. Since various messages to be displayed are displayed on this screen 33, for example, "+" key 3c or "-" key 3d is used to select "
Child is sleeping When the user presses the conversion key 3b after selecting the message "Chime ...", the selected message item is determined, and a display method selection screen 34 is displayed as shown in FIG.

The display method selection screen 34 is used to select a message display method. When "alternate display of nameplate and message" is selected, the name and the message are displayed every two seconds in this embodiment. It is set to be switched and displayed. In this way, select either “display only message” or “display alternately nameplate and message”
When the conversion key 3b is pressed, the display method is determined, and the timer selection screen 35 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed.

On the timer selection screen 36, a screen for selecting a message display time is displayed.
When the display time is selected from... And the like and the conversion key 3b is pressed, the display time of the message is determined, and the message screen 31 is displayed. When the selected display time elapses, the message display is released from the message screen 31,
The display returns to the nameplate screen 30.

When the message screen 31 is displayed on the LCD display unit 2 and the message display is canceled before the set release time, the menu key 32 is called by pressing the conversion key 3b. , Select "cancel message display" and press conversion key 3b,
The message display is canceled, and the nameplate screen 30 is displayed.

Next, a case where display data created by the external personal computer 16 is displayed on the LCD display unit 2 will be described. After the display data is created by the personal computer 10, when the conversion key 3b is pressed on the nameplate screen 30, a menu display screen 32 is displayed. Then, when "Reception of display data" is selected, the display data reception screen 4 shown in FIG.
1 is displayed. The created display data is input to the SCU 11 of the CPU 10 via the interface 18.
When "end" is selected after the input is completed, a menu screen 32 is displayed.

Next, as an interlocking function with an external device, it is possible to control the operation of a chime, a doorbell and the like in conjunction with the message display. Hereinafter, this will be described. When "Child is sleeping. Chime ..." is selected on the display message selection screen 33 and the conversion key 3b is pressed, this data is input to the I / O port 15, and the CPU 10 outputs a chime, a doorbell, etc. External device 1
An OFF command for turning off the operation of the CPU 9 is input to an external device 19 such as a chime or a doorbell via the control switch 22, and the connection with the CPU 10 is set OFF. That is, the message screen 31 and the external device 19 such as a chime or a doorbell
Are controlled so as to interlock with each other via the CPU 10, the LCD controller 20, and the control switch 22. Therefore, as long as the message screen 31 is displayed, these do not sound even if the call switch of the external device 19 is pressed.

Next, in order to cancel the interlocking operation between the message display screen 31 and the external device 19, when the conversion key 3b is pressed on the message display screen 31, a menu display screen 32 is displayed. Therefore, when "cancel message display" is selected on this screen 32 and determined by the conversion key 3b, an ON command of the external device 19 is input from the CPU 10 to the external device 19 via the control switch 22, and the interlocking operation is released. Together with the LCD controller 20
, A nameplate screen 30 is displayed on the LCD display unit 2.

Next, if a remote device is connected as an external device, remote control can be performed from inside the house.
That is, when a remote operation is performed, the remote data is input to the CPU 10 via the interface 18. C
In the PU 10, the command based on the remote data is
The data is input to the LCD display unit 2 via the controller 20. Therefore, the display screen can be changed by remote operation.

[0045]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a nameplate having an LCD display unit for displaying display data on a screen, a key operation unit for operating selection and determination of display data, and L of the nameplate.
LCD controller for controlling the CD display unit, and the LC controller
And a CPU for controlling the D controller.
A function of creating display data to be displayed on the LCD display unit, a function of displaying a command from the key operation unit for selecting and determining the display data on the LCD display unit via the LCD controller, And a timer function for controlling the entire system, so that a name, a message, or the like can be input and displayed as display data on the LCD display unit by a simple operation from the key operation unit.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the display data is name data, and the CPU has a function of selecting a layout of the name data on the LCD display unit.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the display data is message data, and the CPU transmits the message data.
It has a message display release timer function to release it at the set time, so if a child is taking a nap, etc., display a message such as do not press the bell, etc.After a certain time, release the message and release the name Can be displayed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the CPU is an LCD.
Since the display unit has a function of alternately displaying name data and message data, a name and a message can be displayed as necessary.

The invention according to claim 5 is provided with a remote device for remote operation and an interface for connecting the CPU and the remote device, and the display data is remote data from the remote device. LC
An arbitrary display can be displayed on the D display unit by remote operation.

The invention according to claim 6 is provided with a chime or a doorbell as an external device, wherein the CPU controls the message display on the LCD display unit via the LCD controller and controls the operation of the external device via the control switch. It has a function to turn off the sound even if you press the chime when the baby is sleeping.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since a nonvolatile memory is connected to the CPU and the display data is stored in the nonvolatile memory, many messages and layout names having various changes are created and used. Can be done.

The invention according to claim 8 is a personal computer for creating display data from the outside, an interface for connecting the personal computer to the CPU, an LCD display for displaying display data, and a key operation for selecting display data. And a LC controlling the LCD display of the nameplate
A D controller and a CPU for controlling the LCD controller. The CPU has a function of creating display data to be displayed on the LCD display unit and a command from a key operation unit for selecting and determining the display data. And a function of displaying data on the LCD display unit via the LCD controller, a function of storing display data, and a timer function of controlling the entirety. Display data can be created.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the display data is name data, and the CPU has a function of selecting a layout of the name data on the LCD display unit. At the same time, you can freely create and display a variety of favorite names.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the display data is message data, and the CPU has a message display cancel timer function for canceling the message data at a set time. As well as the same effect as above, it is possible to freely create and display a variety of favorite messages.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the CPU comprises an LC
Since the D display unit has a function of alternately displaying the name data and the message data, the same effect as that of the fourth aspect can be obtained.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote device for remote operation, and an interface for connecting the CPU and the remote device, and the display data is remote data from the remote device. 5
The same effect can be obtained.

The invention according to claim 13 is provided with a chime or a doorbell as an external device, and the CPU controls the message display on the LCD display unit via the LCD controller and controls the operation of the external device via the control switch unit. Since the control function is provided, an effect similar to that of the sixth aspect can be obtained.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, since a nonvolatile memory is connected to the CPU and display data is stored in the nonvolatile memory, the same effect as the sixth aspect can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a main part configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of the present invention, and shows a nameplate screen 30;
It is.

FIG. 4 shows a message screen 31 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a menu screen 32 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

6 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a display message selection screen 33. FIG.

7 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a display method selection screen 34. FIG.

8 shows an embodiment of the present invention, and is a timer selection screen 35. FIG.

9 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a nameplate layout selection screen 36. FIG.

10 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a layout display screen 37. FIG.

11 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a name input screen 38. FIG.

FIG. 12 shows an embodiment of the present invention, and is an input message number selection screen 39.

13 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a message input screen 40. FIG.

14 shows an embodiment of the present invention and is a display data reception screen 41. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Nameplate 2 LCD display part 3 Key operation part 3a Shift key 3b Conversion key 3c + direction shift key 3d-direction shift key 10 CPU 16 PC 17 Remote device 18 Interface 19 External device 20 LCD controller 21 Nonvolatile memory 22 Control switch part

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A nameplate having an LCD display unit for displaying display data on a screen and at least a key operation unit for selecting and determining the display data, an LCD controller for controlling the LCD display unit of the nameplate, And a CPU for controlling the LCD controller. The CPU has a function of creating display data to be displayed on the LCD display unit, and a command from the key operation unit for selecting and determining the display data. A multifunctional nameplate having a function of displaying on the LCD display section via the LCD controller, a function of storing the display data, and a timer function for controlling the whole. 2. The multifunction nameplate according to claim 1, wherein the display data is name data, and the CPU has a function of selecting a layout of the name data on the LCD display unit. . 3. The message display device according to claim 1, wherein said display data is message data, and said CPU has a message display cancel timer function for canceling said message data at a set time. Nameplate with multi-function described in each. 4. The multi-function device according to claim 1, wherein the CPU has a function of alternately displaying the name data and the message data on the LCD display unit. Nameplate. 5. A remote device for remote operation, and an interface for connecting the CPU and the remote device, wherein the display data is remote data from the remote device. A nameplate having multiple functions according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. An external device comprising a chime or a doorbell, wherein the CPU controls a message display on the LCD display unit via an LCD controller and controls an operation of the external device via a control switch unit. The multifunction nameplate according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the nameplate has a function. 7. A non-volatile memory is connected to the CPU,
7. The multifunction nameplate according to claim 1, wherein said display data is stored in said non-volatile memory. 8. A personal computer for creating display data from the outside, an interface for connecting the personal computer to the CPU, an LCD display unit for displaying the display data, and a key operation for selecting and determining at least the display data. A nameplate having a unit, an LCD controller controlling the LCD display unit of the nameplate, and the CPU controlling the LCD controller, the CPU creating a display data to be displayed on the LCD display unit. A function of displaying a command from the key operation unit for selecting and determining the display data on an LCD display unit via the LCD controller, a function of storing the display data, and a timer for controlling the whole A nameplate with multiple functions characterized by having functions. 9. The multifunction nameplate according to claim 8, wherein the display data is name data, and the CPU has a function of selecting a layout of the name data on the LCD display unit. . 10. The display data is message data, and the CPU has a message display canceling timer function for canceling the message data at a set time. Nameplate with multi-function described in each. 11. The multi-function device according to claim 8, wherein the CPU has a function of alternately displaying the name data and the message data on the LCD display unit. Nameplate. 12. A remote device for remote operation, and an interface for connecting the CPU and the remote device, wherein the display data is remote data from the remote device. A nameplate with multiple functions according to any one of claims 8 to 11. 13. A function for providing a chime or a doorbell as the external device, wherein the CPU controls a message display on the LCD display unit via an LCD controller and controls an operation of the external device via a control switch. 8. The method according to claim 8, wherein
2. Nameplates with multi-function as described in 2. 14. The multifunctional nameplate according to claim 8, wherein a non-volatile memory is connected to the CPU, and the display data is stored in the non-volatile memory.