JP2002010377A - Remote control apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote control apparatus capable of enjoying audio. SOLUTION: A kitchen use remote controller 2 having a micro computer 21 to remote control a hot-water supply 1 comprises an audio decoder 22 as a speaker driving signal generating means generating a speaker driving signal to drive speakers 25a, 25b based on the music information stored in a storage medium 28, a digital-analog converter 23 and audio amplifiers 24a, 24b.

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 for remotely controlling an operation target such as, for example, a water heater main body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional remote control device for remotely controlling, for example, a hot water supply device generally does not have a function for enjoying audio.

[0003]

In recent years, various large-sized appliances in a home are generally provided with a remote control device. For example, a remote control device for remotely controlling a hot water supply device main body is a bathroom. And in the kitchen.

[0004] However, the conventional remote control device does not have a function for enjoying audio. Therefore, if the user wants to enjoy audio in any place such as a bathroom or a kitchen, a portable audio device must be used. .

[0005] However, an audio device provided with a speaker has a relatively large volume and weight, requires labor for transportation, and it is sometimes difficult to secure an installation place.

[0006] In particular, when it is desired to enjoy audio in a bathroom, it is often difficult to install the audio device, and it is not easy to prevent the audio device from being exposed to hot or cold water. In addition, since the normal audio device does not employ a moisture-resistant structure, water vapor in the bathroom may cause a failure or deterioration even if hot water is not directly applied.

[0007] As a remote control device in a hot water supply device, a device in which a radio receiver is incorporated in a housing of the remote control device has been proposed. However, the circuit of the remote control device and the circuit of the radio receiver are completely mutually compatible. Since the power supply is independent and the power supply is separately wired, the installation work is complicated and the cost is increased. Moreover, the radio receiver could only listen to the broadcast.

[0008]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide a remote control device capable of enjoying desired audio.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:
The following technical measures have been taken:

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control device having a computer for remotely controlling an operation target, which is controlled by the computer and drives a speaker based on music information. A remote operation device is provided, comprising a speaker drive signal generating means for generating a speaker drive signal.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, there is provided a connecting means for detachably attaching a portable storage medium, and the speaker drive signal generating means comprises a compression unit as the music information stored in the portable storage medium. Restoring means for restoring the restored digital data, converting means for converting the digital data restored by the restoring means into an analog signal, and amplifying means for amplifying the analog signal converted by the converting means and supplying it to the speaker And

According to another preferred embodiment, there is provided another remote control device for remotely controlling the object to be operated and a communication means for communicating with the object to be operated, and a speaker drive signal generating means A restoring means for restoring compressed digital data as the music information input via the communication means, a converting means for converting the digital data restored by the restoring means to an analog signal,
Amplifying means for amplifying the analog signal converted by the converting means and supplying the amplified analog signal to the speaker.

[0013] According to another preferred embodiment, communication between a connection means capable of detachably attaching a portable storage medium, another remote operation device for remotely operating the operation target, and the operation target is performed. And a speaker drive signal generation unit, wherein the compressed digital data as the music information stored in the portable storage medium and the music information input via the communication unit are provided. Decompression means for decompressing the compressed digital data as
There is provided a conversion unit for converting the digital data restored by the restoration unit into an analog signal, and an amplification unit for amplifying the analog signal converted by the conversion unit and supplying the analog signal to the speaker.

According to another preferred embodiment, a communication means for communicating between another remote control device for remotely controlling the operation target and the operation target, and a communication means for inputting via the communication means. Storage means for storing compressed digital data as the music information, wherein the speaker drive signal generating means restores at least the compressed digital data as the music information stored in the storage means The image processing apparatus includes a restoration unit, a conversion unit that converts the digital data restored by the restoration unit into an analog signal, and an amplification unit that amplifies the analog signal converted by the conversion unit and supplies the analog signal to the speaker.

[0015] According to another preferred embodiment, the operated object is the combustion device main body.

According to the present invention, there is provided a speaker driving signal generating means which is controlled by a computer originally provided for remote control and generates a speaker driving signal for driving a speaker based on music information. So
A desired audio can be enjoyed without carrying a portable audio device or securing an installation place.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram of a main part of a hot water supply device provided with a remote control device according to the present invention. The hot water supply device includes a hot water supply device main body 1 to be operated and a remote control device. A kitchen remote control 2 and a bath remote control 3 as a remote control device are provided.

The water heater main body 1 is installed outdoors. Of course, the water heater main body 1 may be installed at a predetermined indoor location.

The kitchen remote controller 2 is installed in the kitchen, and includes a microcomputer 21, an audio decoder 22 as restoration means, a digital / analog converter 23 as conversion means, audio amplifiers 24a and 24b as amplification means, speakers 25a and 25a. 25b, a slot 26 as connection means, and a communication unit 27 as communication means. The slot 26 is configured so that a portable storage medium 28 can be inserted and removed from outside the kitchen remote controller 2.

The microcomputer 21 controls the entire kitchen remote controller 2. Microcomputer 2
1 reads out the compressed audio data from the storage medium 28, and reads the audio data from the audio decoder 22 or the communication unit 27.
To supply.

The audio decoder 22 restores the compressed audio data read by the microcomputer 21 to audio data before compression, and supplies it to a digital-to-analog converter 23.

The digital-to-analog converter 23 converts the audio data restored by the audio decoder 22 into left and right channels of analog audio signals, and supplies them to the audio amplifiers 24a and 24b, respectively.

The audio amplifiers 24a and 24b amplify the left and right channel audio signals converted by the digital / analog converter 23 separately.

The speakers 25a and 25b are individually driven by the left and right channel audio signals amplified by the audio amplifiers 24a and 24b, and output music.

The slot 26 electrically connects the portable storage medium 28 and the microcomputer 21.

The communication section 27 executes various kinds of communication including transmission of operation signals between the kitchen remote controller 2 and the water heater main body 1. Further, the communication unit 27 transmits and receives compressed audio data to and from the bath remote controller 3.

The storage medium 28 is a card having a built-in flash memory, and various sizes and storage capacities are commercially available. The storage medium 28 stores compressed audio data as music information. As a compression format, for example, MP3, TWIN-VQ, AA
C, ATRAC, and the like.

The bath remote controller 3 is installed in the bathroom, and includes a microcomputer 31, an audio decoder 32 as restoration means, a digital / analog converter 33 as conversion means, audio amplifiers 34a and 34b as amplification means, speakers 35a, 35b, a slot 36 as connection means, and a communication unit 37 as communication means. The slot 36 is configured such that a portable storage medium 38 can be inserted and removed from outside the bath remote controller 3.

The microcomputer 31 controls the entire bath remote controller 3. In addition, microcomputer 3
1 reads out the compressed audio data from the storage medium 38 and outputs the audio data to the audio decoder 32 or the communication unit 37.
To supply.

The audio decoder 32 restores the compressed audio data read by the microcomputer 31 to audio data before compression, and supplies it to the digital-to-analog converter 33.

The digital-to-analog converter 33 converts the audio data restored by the audio decoder 32 into left and right channels of analog audio signals and supplies them to the audio amplifiers 34a and 34b, respectively.

The audio amplifiers 34a and 34b amplify the left and right channel audio signals converted by the digital / analog converter 33 separately.

The speakers 35a and 35b are individually driven by the left and right channel audio signals amplified by the audio amplifiers 34a and 34b, and output music.

The slot 36 electrically connects a portable storage medium 38 and the microcomputer 31.

The communication section 37 executes various communications including transmission of operation signals between the bath remote controller 3 and the water heater main body 1. Further, the communication unit 37 transmits and receives compressed audio data to and from the kitchen remote controller 2.

The storage medium 38 is a card having a built-in flash memory, and various sizes and storage capacities are commercially available. This storage medium 38 stores compressed audio data as music information. As a compression format, for example, MP3, TWIN-VQ, AA
C, ATRAC, and the like.

The water heater main unit 1, the communication unit 27 of the kitchen remote controller 2, and the communication unit 37 of the bath remote controller 3 are connected to each other by two-core communication cables 4 and 5.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the kitchen remote controller 2. The kitchen remote controller 2 is provided with, for example, a fluorescent tube display in which a large number of phosphors are arranged in a dot matrix, and various characters and symbols. Is displayed, and various operation switches 42, which are composed of, for example, a plurality of key switches and are operated by a user, are provided. Although the display unit 41 and the operation switch 42 are connected to the microcomputer 21 via an interface circuit, in order to simplify the drawing and facilitate understanding, FIG.
Are omitted from the description. The storage medium 28 can be inserted into and removed from the slot 26 through a slit formed on the side wall of the kitchen remote controller 2. Of course, the slit may be formed at a place other than the side wall.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the bath remote controller 3. The bath remote controller 3 has a waterproof structure. The bath remote controller 3 includes, for example, a fluorescent tube display in which a large number of phosphors are arranged in a dot matrix, and includes a display unit 51 for displaying various characters and symbols, and a plurality of key switches, for example. Are provided with various operation switches 52 operated by the user. Although the display unit 51 and the operation switch 52 are connected to the microcomputer 31 via an interface circuit, in order to simplify the drawing and facilitate understanding, FIG.
Are omitted from the description. The storage medium 38 is formed on the side wall of the bath remote controller 3 and can be inserted into and removed from the slot 36 through a waterproof slit. Of course, waterproof slits may be formed at locations other than the side walls.

Next, the operation will be described. When the user mounts the storage medium 28 in the slot 26 of the kitchen remote controller 2, the microcomputer 21 reads a predetermined area of the storage medium 28, and displays the title of the music stored in the storage medium 28 on the display unit 41. . In this display, the titles of all the songs stored in the storage medium 28 may be displayed at the same time, or the user may perform a predetermined operation on the operation switch 42 to scroll the titles.

When the user performs an operation of selecting a desired music on the operation switch 42, the microcomputer 21
Reads the music information of the selected music, that is, digital music data compressed in a predetermined format from the storage medium 28 and sequentially supplies the music data to the audio decoder 22. Thus, the audio decoder 22 restores the compressed music data to a state before compression, and supplies the data to the digital / analog converter 23. As a result, the digital / analog converter 23 converts the digital music data into analog music signals, and outputs the audio amplifiers 24a and 24b.
To supply. Thereby, the audio amplifiers 24a, 24
b amplifies the analog music signal, and the speakers 25a,
25b. At this time, the audio amplifier 24
a and 24b amplify the music signal at an amplification factor according to the volume setting operation on the operation switch 42 by the user. Specifically, the volume set by the user is stored by the microcomputer 21, and based on the stored volume, the microcomputer 21 controls the audio amplifiers 24a and 24b.
Control. Thus, the music desired by the user is output from the speakers 25a and 25b, and the user can listen to the desired music in the kitchen.

On the other hand, when the user wants to listen to the music stored in the storage medium 28 in the bathroom, the user needs to use the bath remote controller 3.
A predetermined operation is performed on the operation switch. Thus, the microcomputer 31 supplies a predetermined command to the communication unit 37. This command is supplied from the communication unit 37 to the microcomputer 21 via the communication cables 5 and 4 and the communication unit 27 of the kitchen remote controller 2. Thereby, the microcomputer 21 reads a predetermined area of the storage medium 28 and supplies data corresponding to the title of the music stored in the storage medium 28 to the communication unit 27. This data is supplied from the communication unit 27 to the microcomputer 31 via the communication cables 4 and 5 and the communication unit 37 of the bath remote controller 3, and is displayed on the display unit 51.

When the user performs a desired music selection operation on the operation switch 52, the microcomputer 31
Supplies a command to that effect to the communication unit 37. This command is supplied from the communication unit 37 to the microcomputer 21 via the communication cables 5 and 4 and the communication unit 27 of the kitchen remote controller 2. Thereby, the microcomputer 21 stores the music information of the selected music, that is, the digital music data compressed in a predetermined format in the storage medium 28.
, And sequentially supplied to the communication unit 27. The music data is supplied from the communication unit 27 to the microcomputer 31 of the bath remote controller 3 via the communication cables 4 and 5 and the communication unit 37. Thereby, the microcomputer 31 sequentially supplies the music data from the communication unit 37 to the audio decoder 32. Thus, the audio decoder 32 restores the compressed music data to a state before compression, and supplies the data to the digital / analog converter 33. As a result, the digital-to-analog converter 33 converts the digital music data into an analog music signal and supplies it to the audio amplifiers 34a and 34b. As a result, the audio amplifiers 34a and 34b amplify the analog music signal and supply it to the speakers 35a and 35b. At this time, the speakers 35a and 35b amplify the music signal at an amplification factor according to the volume setting operation on the operation switch 52 by the user. More specifically, the volume set by the user is stored by the microcomputer 31, and the microcomputer 31 controls the audio amplifiers 34a and 34b based on the stored volume. In this way, the music desired by the user is output from the speakers 35a and 35b, and the user plays the music corresponding to the music information stored in the storage medium 28 set in the slot 26 of the kitchen remote controller 2 in the kitchen. You can listen in the bathroom.

Of course, when the user sets the storage medium 38 in the slot 36 of the bath remote controller 3, music corresponding to the music information stored in the storage medium 28 set in the slot 26 of the kitchen remote controller 2 is played. By the same operation as when the operation switch 42 of the kitchen remote control 2 is operated to listen from the speakers 25a and 25b of the kitchen remote control 2, the data is stored in the storage medium 38 set in the slot 36 of the bath remote control 3. The music corresponding to the music information can be heard from the speakers 35a and 35b of the bath remote controller 3 by operating the operation switch 52 of the bath remote controller 3.

The music corresponding to the music information stored in the storage medium 28 set in the slot 26 of the kitchen remote controller 2 is transmitted to the speakers 35a, 3a of the bath remote controller 3.
The music corresponding to the music information stored in the storage medium 38 set in the slot 36 of the bath remote controller 3 is output from the speakers 25a and 25b of the kitchen remote controller 2 by the same operation as the operation for outputting from the remote controller 5b. Can be output.

Further, when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation switch 42 of the kitchen remote controller 2 and the operation switch 52 of the bath remote controller 3, the communication functions of the communication units 27 and 37 cause the speakers 35a and 35b of the bath remote controller 3 to operate. Music output from the speaker 25a, 25 of the kitchen remote controller 2
b, or conversely, the music output from the speakers 25a and 25b of the kitchen remote controller 2 can also be output from the speakers 35a and 35b of the bath remote controller 3. Also, by using the communication functions of the communication units 27 and 37, the music information stored in the storage medium 28 is recorded on the storage medium 38, and the music information stored in the storage medium 38 is stored in the storage medium 28. Can be recorded.

The communication units 27 and 37 and the water heater main unit 1
The communication between the main unit 1 and the hot water supply apparatus 1 is performed by multiplex two-way communication such as frequency multiplexing or time division multiplexing, and according to various operations of the operation switches 42 and 52 by the user.
Are remotely controlled, but since these operations are not directly related to the gist of the present invention, the description is omitted.

As described above, the kitchen remote controller 2 and the bath remote controller 3 are controlled by the microcomputers 21 and 31 and based on the music information stored in the storage medium 28 and the storage medium 38, the speakers 25a and 25b Microcomputers 21 and 31 and audio decoder 2 constituting speaker drive signal generation means for generating speaker drive signals for driving speakers 35a and 35b
2, 32, digital / analog converters 23, 33,
And audio amplifiers 24a, 24b, 34a, 34
With b, audio can be enjoyed in the kitchen or bathroom without carrying a portable audio device or securing an installation place. In addition, unlike a case where a radio receiver is built-in, the user can listen to a desired audio without being limited to listening to broadcasts and without separately installing wiring such as a power supply.

In particular, since the bath remote controller 3 employs a waterproof structure, the audio device may fail due to hot water or the influence of water vapor in the bathroom, as in the case where a portable audio device is brought into the bathroom. No deterioration or deterioration.

Further, since digital music data is stored in the storage media 28, 38 and converted into analog music signals by the digital / analog converters 23, 33, the sound quality is deteriorated even if the music is repeatedly reproduced. There is no. Further, since the storage media 28 and 38 having a built-in flash memory are used, the configurations of the kitchen remote controller 2 and the bath remote controller 3 can be simplified as compared with the case where a drive mechanism is required such as an optical disk. Cost can be reduced. The contents stored in the storage media 28 and 38 can be easily edited and changed using a personal computer or the like.

The compressed music data is stored in the storage media 28 and 38 and the compressed music data is stored in the audio decoders 22 and 3.
2, the number of music pieces of music data that can be stored in the storage media 28, 38 can be greatly increased, and the storage capacity of the storage media 28, 38 can be used effectively. In addition, in the case of music reproduction by communication, the compressed music data is transmitted and received between the kitchen remote controller 2 and the bath remote controller 3 using the communication units 27 and 37, so that the communication speed is slow and the music There is no adverse effect on the reproduction of music. In other words, the communication traffic volume of the music data can be favorably reduced.

FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a main part of a hot water supply apparatus according to another embodiment. In this manner, a slot 36 is provided in the bath remote controller 3, and the outside of the bath remote controller 3 is provided in the slot 36. Instead of making the storage medium 38 detachable, a flash memory 39 as storage means may be provided inside the bath remote controller 3. The flash memory 39 is not configured to be detachable from the outside of the bath remote controller 3, and therefore, a slit for inserting and removing the flash memory 39 is not formed on the side wall of the bath remote controller 3. In this embodiment, the storage medium 2 set in the slot 26 of the kitchen remote controller 2
8 is stored in the communication unit 2
The data is transmitted to the bath remote controller 3 by the keys 7 and 37 and stored in the flash memory 39. As storage means,
Instead of the flash memory 39, another nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used, or a volatile memory such as a RAM may be used. When a volatile memory such as a RAM is used, a power supply may be backed up by a rechargeable battery or the like. Further, a hard disk or an optical disk including a magneto-optical disk may be used as the storage means.

In this way, when it is desired to output music corresponding to the music information stored in the storage medium 28 from the speakers 35a and 35b of the bath remote controller 3, the music data is transmitted from the kitchen remote controller 2 to the bath remote controller 2 each time. Remote control 3
Music data can be read from the flash memory 39 and output from the speakers 35a and 35b without transmitting the music data to the speakers 35a and 35b. Also, the storage medium 3 is stored in the bath remote controller 3.
8 without setting the speakers 25a and 25b of the kitchen remote controller 2 and the speakers 35a and 25a of the bath remote controller 3.
35b can simultaneously output different music pieces.

Of course, the slot 2 of the kitchen remote controller 2
6, a flash memory is provided, a storage medium 38 is set in the slot 36 of the bath remote controller 3, and the music data stored in the storage medium 38 is stored in the kitchen remote controller 2.
To be stored in the flash memory.

Also, music data is supplied from a device other than the remote control of the hot water supply device body 1 such as the kitchen remote control 2 to the bath remote control 3 and the music data is stored in the flash memory 3.
9 may be stored.

FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram of a main part of a hot water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment. As described above, the slot 36 is not provided in the bath remote controller 3 and the speakers 35a and 35b of the bath remote controller 3 are provided. , The music data may be transmitted from the kitchen remote controller 2 to the bath remote controller 3 at all times. In this way, the manufacturing cost of the bath remote controller 3 can be reduced.

Of course, the remote controller 2 for the kitchen has a slot 3
6, the speakers 25a, 25 of the kitchen remote controller 2 are not provided.
When outputting music from b, the music data may always be transmitted from the bath remote control 3 to the kitchen remote control 2.

Further, the music data may be supplied to the bath remote controller 3 from a device other than the remote controller of the water heater main body 1 such as the kitchen remote controller 2 and the music data may be reproduced by the bath remote controller 3. .

FIG. 6 is a circuit block diagram of a main part of a hot water supply apparatus according to still another embodiment. As described above, regarding the music data, communication between the kitchen remote controller 2 and the bath remote controller 3 is performed. It may be configured not to perform this. In this embodiment, a remote controller for remotely controlling the hot water supply apparatus 1 does not exist other than the kitchen remote controller 2, and one or more remote controllers including the bath remote controller 3 other than the kitchen remote controller 2 exist. Including both cases. When there are remote controllers other than the kitchen remote controller 2, some or all of the remote controllers may be configured in the same manner as the kitchen remote controller 2 so as to be able to reproduce music independently. .

Of course, the music data may be supplied from an external device to the kitchen remote controller 2 without using the storage medium 28, and the music data may be reproduced by the kitchen remote controller 2.

In the above embodiment, the communication between the kitchen remote controller 2 and the bath remote controller 3 is performed by using the communication cables 4 and 5, but the kitchen remote controller 2 and the bath remote controller are used. 3 may be realized by wireless communication.

In the above embodiment, the speakers 25a, 25b, 35a, 35b are built in the kitchen remote controller 2 and the bath remote controller 3.
5b, 35a, 35b may be mounted on the ceiling or wall of a kitchen or bathroom, and the speakers 25a, 25b, 35a, 35b may be connected to the audio amplifiers 24a, 24b, 34a, 34b by lead wires or the like.

In the above embodiment, the music is
Although the output was performed on channels, the number of channels of the output music is arbitrary.

In the above embodiment, compressed digital data is used as music information. However, uncompressed digital data may be used as music information, or an analog music signal may be used. Is also good.

In the above embodiment, the kitchen remote controller 2 and the bath remote controller 3 are provided as remote control devices for remotely controlling the hot water supply device main body 1. However, the remote control device is also provided in a shower room or a washroom. May be provided so that music information is exchanged between these remote operation devices by communication.

In the above embodiment, a card having a built-in flash memory is used as a portable storage medium. However, the portable storage medium is not limited to a semiconductor memory, but may be a small-sized one such as an MD. A magneto-optical disk or the like may be used.

Also, in the above embodiment, the audio decoder 2 is provided to the kitchen remote controller 2 and the bath remote controller 3.
2 and 32 so that only music information can be reproduced. However, an audio encoder is provided in the kitchen remote controller 2 and the bath remote controller 3 to compress non-compressed audio data input from the outside, and 38 or the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the hot water supply device main body 1 is employed as an object to be operated.
It may be another combustion device such as a heating device main body, and may be any device other than the combustion device.

[0070]

As described above, according to the present invention, a speaker drive signal for driving a speaker is generated based on music information, which is controlled by a computer originally provided for remote control. Since the speaker drive signal generation means is provided, desired audio can be enjoyed without carrying a portable audio device or securing an installation place.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a circuit block diagram of a main part of a water heater provided with a remote control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a kitchen remote controller.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a bath remote controller.

FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a main part of a hot water supply device according to another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram of a main part of a hot water supply device according to still another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a circuit block diagram of a main part of a hot water supply device according to still another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Hot-water supply main body 2 Kitchen remote control 3 Bath remote control 4 Communication cable 5 Communication cable 21, 31 Microcomputer 22, 32 Audio decoder 23, 33 Digital-analog converter 24a, 24b, 34a, 34b Audio amplifier 25a, 25b, 35a, 35b Speaker 26, 36 Slot 27, 37 Communication unit 28, 38 Storage medium 39 Flash memory 41, 51 Display unit 42, 52 Operation switch

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A remote control device having a computer for remotely controlling an object to be operated, wherein the speaker drive is controlled by the computer and generates a speaker drive signal for driving a speaker based on music information. A remote control device comprising signal generation means. 2. A portable storage medium having detachable connection means, wherein the speaker drive signal generation means transmits compressed digital data as the music information stored in the portable storage medium. The image processing apparatus further includes a restoration unit for restoring, a conversion unit for converting the digital data restored by the restoration unit into an analog signal, and an amplification unit for amplifying the analog signal converted by the conversion unit and supplying the analog signal to the speaker. Item 2. The remote control device according to Item 1. 3. A remote control device for remotely controlling the operated object, and communication means for performing communication with the operated object, and the speaker drive signal generating means includes the communication means. Restoration means for restoring the compressed digital data as the music information input through the multiplexing means, conversion means for converting the digital data restored by the restoration means into an analog signal, and analog conversion by the conversion means. The remote control device according to claim 1, further comprising an amplification unit that amplifies a signal and supplies the amplified signal to the speaker. 4. A connection means for detachably attaching a portable storage medium, another remote control device for remotely controlling the operation target, and a communication means for performing communication with the operation target. The speaker drive signal generating means has compressed digital data as the music information stored in the portable storage medium and compressed music data as the music information input via the communication means. Restoration means for restoring digital data, conversion means for converting the digital data restored by the restoration means into an analog signal, and amplification means for amplifying the analog signal converted by the conversion means and supplying the analog signal to the speaker. The remote control device according to claim 1, comprising: 5. A remote control device for remotely controlling the operated object and a communication means for performing communication with the operated object, and the music information input through the communication means. Storage means for storing the compressed digital data, wherein the speaker drive signal generation means, at least restoration means for restoring the compressed digital data as the music information stored in the storage means, 2. The remote control according to claim 1, further comprising: a conversion unit that converts the digital data restored by the restoration unit into an analog signal; and an amplification unit that amplifies the analog signal converted by the conversion unit and supplies the analog signal to the speaker. Operating device. 6. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the operation target is a combustion device main body.