JP2002191080A - Remote control unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote control unit that can inform a user about a guide with respect to the operation of a device in an easily understandable way even when the guide consists of long sentences. SOLUTION: The remote control unit is provided with a character data storage section 47 that stores the explanation of an operating mode corresponding to each operation switch in a form of a sentence and a voice data storage section 39 that stores cautions or how to operate the device with respect to the operating mode corresponding to each operation switch in voice. When an operation switch is depressed, the remote control unit displays the explanation text of the operation mode corresponding to the depressed operation switch on a dot matrix display device 25 in characters and allows a speaker 28 to voice-output the cautions or how to operate the device with respect to the operation mode.

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 used for combustion equipment such as a water heater and a heating boiler.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a remote control device used for combustion equipment such as a water heater or a heating boiler of this kind,
For example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-141763, in order to assist the user in understanding the operation method, the display of the remote control device is constituted by a dot matrix type display, and the state of the device (operation mode to be performed). The character data (for example, "Boil the bath. Is there enough hot water in the bath? The bath temperature is 40 ° C.") Is stored in advance, and this is stored when the operation switch is operated. In some cases, character data corresponding to an operated switch is scroll-displayed on a dot matrix type display to guide characters.

[0003]

However, in this conventional apparatus, if all of the state of the device (the operation mode to be performed), the method of use, and the notes corresponding to the operation state are to be scroll-displayed, all of them are scrolled. It took time to complete the display and became redundant, there was a risk of forgetting what was written at the beginning of scrolling, and it was difficult for the user to understand it easily, and there was a risk that it would be inconvenient to use.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention focuses on this point, and in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in particular, its structure is described in claim 1
In this document, a remote control device that is communicably connected to a device main body equipped with various actuators, and describes operation switches for operating the device main body in various operation modes and a description of operation modes corresponding to each operation switch in text. Notes on the stored character data storage unit, the dot matrix type display, the character display control unit for displaying the character data of the character data storage unit on the dot matrix type display, and the operation mode corresponding to each of the operation switches An audio data storage unit that stores items or operation methods by voice, a speaker, and an audio output control unit that outputs audio data of the audio data storage unit to the speaker, and when the operation switch is operated, the A description of the operation mode corresponding to the operated switch is displayed on a dot matrix type display in characters. Since both of the above-mentioned speakers output voices of precautions or the operation method regarding the operation mode, character data corresponding to the operated switch is read from the character data storage unit, and a description of the operation mode to be performed by the device in a dot matrix. At the same time as displaying characters on the type display, the voice data corresponding to the operated switch is read out from the voice data storage unit, and the notes or operation method concerning this operation mode can be output from the speaker and explained by voice. Many contents can be conveyed in a short time without redundant description, and can be easy to understand and easy to use.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control device communicably connected to an apparatus main body having various actuators, the operation switch for shifting the apparatus main body to various operation modes, and the operation switch corresponding to each operation switch. A character data storage unit that stores the notes or operation method concerning the operation mode in text, a dot matrix display, and a character display control unit that displays the character data of the character data storage unit on the dot matrix display. A voice data storage unit that stores, in voice, a description of an operation mode corresponding to each of the operation switches; a speaker; and a voice output control unit that outputs voice data of the voice data storage unit to the speaker. When the switch is operated, the operation mode corresponding to the operated switch is displayed on the dot matrix display. The operation mode description is read out from the character data storage unit, and the operation mode description is read out from the character data storage unit. At the same time as displaying notes on the mode or operating method on the dot matrix display, the voice data corresponding to the operated switch is read out from the voice data storage unit, and the explanation of this operation mode is output from the speaker and explained in voice. It is possible to convey more contents in a short time without making the description redundant, so that it is easy to understand and easy to use.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control device communicably connected to a device main body including various actuators, wherein a power switch for putting the device main body on standby and an operation of the power switch are provided. Means for determining whether it is the first time, a character data storage unit storing a sentence for prompting the setting of the current time, a dot matrix type display, and character data of the character data storage unit to the dot matrix type display. A character display control unit for displaying characters, an audio data storage unit in which a description of the method of setting the current time is stored in audio, a speaker, and an audio output control unit for outputting audio data in the audio data storage unit to the speaker. A statement that prompts the dot matrix display to set the current time when the power switch is operated and the operation is performed for the first time. Is displayed, and a description of the method of setting the current time is output to the speaker by voice.Therefore, the fact that it is necessary to shift to the current time setting mode in order to set the current time is displayed on the dot matrix type display. At the same time as displaying, the explanation of the operation method required to shift to the current time setting mode can be output from the speaker and explained by voice, so that more contents can be conveyed in a short time without redundant description It is possible to make it easy to understand and easy to use.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote controller for a combustion apparatus communicably connected to a main body of a combustion apparatus having various actuators, the apparatus automatically starting combustion or starting combustion at a set timer time. A timer operation switch for performing a timer operation that stands by in a state in which the timer operation can be started, a character data storage unit that stores a text to start the timer operation as characters, a dot matrix display, and a character data storage unit. A character display control unit for displaying character data on the dot matrix display,
An audio data storage unit that stores a description of a method of changing a timer time in audio, a speaker, and an audio output control unit that outputs audio data of the audio data storage unit to the speaker.The timer operation switch is operated. Then, a sentence indicating that the timer operation is to be started is displayed in characters on the dot matrix type display, and an explanation of how to change the timer time is output as voice to the speaker. At the same time as displaying characters on the matrix display, the method of changing the timer time of this timer operation can be output from the speaker and explained by voice, so that more contents can be conveyed in a short time without redundant description It is possible, easy to understand and easy to use.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control device for a water heater that is communicably connected to a water heater body having various actuators, and performs a hot water filling operation for heating water and supplying water to a bathtub. A hot water filling operation switch, a character data storage unit storing text to start the hot water filling operation as characters, a dot matrix type display, and displaying the character data of the character data storage unit on the dot matrix type display. A character display control unit, a voice data storage unit that stores notes on hot water operation in voice, a speaker, and a voice output control unit that outputs voice data of the voice data storage unit to the speaker. When the hot water operation switch is operated, a letter indicating that hot water operation is to be started is displayed on the dot matrix type display and the switch is operated. The cautionary note on hot watering operation is output to the car as a voice, so that the hot water heater will perform hot water filling operation on the dot matrix display, and at the same time, the warning on hot watering operation will be output from the speaker. The explanation can be made by voice, and more contents can be conveyed in a short time without making the explanation redundant, so that it is easy to understand and easy to use.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, a cautionary note on the hot water filling operation which is output when the hot water filling operation switch is operated is a confirmation of an open / close state of a drain plug of a bathtub. Content that evokes
It is possible to prevent the waste water filling operation from being performed while the drain cock remains open.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, the cautionary note on the hot water filling operation that is output as a sound when the hot water filling operation switch is operated is a content urging the opening of the hot water tap. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to open the hot water tap when filling hot water with the hot water supply machine.

According to the present invention, there is provided a remote controller for a combustion apparatus communicably connected to a water heater main body provided with various actuators, wherein hot water or water stored in a bathtub is circulated and heated in the water heater. A warming operation switch for performing a warming operation to keep the temperature at a set temperature, a character data storage unit storing text to start the warming operation as characters, a dot matrix type display, and character data of the character data storage unit. , A character display control unit that causes the dot matrix type display to display, a voice data storage unit that stores notes on the warming operation in voice, a speaker, and a voice that outputs voice data of the voice data storage unit to the speaker. An output control unit, and when the warm-up operation switch is operated, the dot-matrix display displays a letter indicating that the warm-up operation is started. Since so as to audio output notes about maintenance operation to the speaker with the Shimesuru,
At the same time as performing a warm-up operation on a dot matrix display, it is possible to display the characters on the dot-matrix display. It can be communicated on time, and can be easily understood and easy to use.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth aspect, the precautions relating to the warming operation which is output as a sound when the warming operation switch is operated include whether there is sufficient hot water or water in the bathtub. Since it is a content that evokes confirmation,
It is possible to prevent a mistake such as a warm-up operation when there is not enough hot water or water in the bathtub.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a water heater with a reheating function will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 is a main body of a gasification type oil hot water heater, 2 is a main body side control device which is constituted by a microcomputer and controls the hot water heater main body, and is connected with various sensors and actuators for controlling combustion and hot water temperature. ing.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a spray nozzle for spraying and supplying fuel oil, and 4 denotes a combustion fan for supplying combustion air.
Is a vaporizer for vaporizing fuel, 6 is a vaporizer heater for heating the vaporizer 5 to a temperature at which the fuel can be vaporized, 7 is a vaporization temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the vaporizer 5, 8 is vaporized gas of the fuel and combustion air. A burner unit 9 for burning the mixed gas of igniting means 10 for discharging and igniting the mixed gas ejected from the burner unit 8;
Is a combustion detecting means for detecting combustion.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a hot water supply circuit for heating water from a tap water (not shown) via a hot water supply heat exchanger 12 and supplying hot water from a hot water tap 13. Reference numeral 14 denotes a flow rate of water flowing into the hot water supply heat exchanger 12. The flow rate sensor 15 is a hot water supply temperature sensor provided on the hot water supply outlet side. When the hot water tap 13 is opened and the flow rate sensor 14 detects flowing water of a minimum operating flow rate or more, combustion of the burner unit 8 is started, and hot water of the set temperature is discharged. It is to supply hot water.

A bath circuit 16 heats hot water or water in a bathtub 17 with a bath heat exchanger 18 and supplies it to the bathtub 17 again.
9 is a circulation pump for circulating bath water, and 20 is a bath circuit 1
A running water switch for detecting the presence or absence of circulation of bathtub water in 6
1 is a bath temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the circulating bath water. When the circulating pump 19 is driven and the running water switch 20 detects running water, the burner unit 8 starts burning, and the hot water or water in the bath tub 17 is set to the set temperature. Heat up to.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a remote controller for the water heater connected to the main controller 2 via a two-wire communication system via the respective communication controllers 23a and 23b. On the input side, a number of key matrix type operation switches are connected, and on the output side, a driver 26 of a dot matrix type display 25 for freely expressing characters and figures by a set of points, and a voice output control means 27. Through the amplifier 29 of the speaker 28
And are connected.

As a plurality of operation switches of the remote control device 22, a power switch 30 for putting the carburetor 5 on standby in a preheated state in which fuel can be vaporized and combustion can be started, and a fixed amount or a fixed level of hot water is automatically supplied to the bathtub 17 A hot water filling operation switch 31, a warming operation switch 32 for heating the hot water or water in the bathtub 17 to a set temperature and keeping the heat for a certain period of time, and a timer for automatically setting the vaporizer 5 to a standby state in a preheating state at a set time. An operation switch 33, a plurality of time setting switches 34 (hour switch 34a and minute switch 34b) for setting a current time and a timer time,
A plurality of temperature setting switches 35 for changing the set temperature of hot water are provided.

The remote controller 24 includes an operation switch discriminator 36 for discriminating which operation switch has been operated, the power switch 30, the hot water operation switch 31, the heat insulation operation switch 32, and the timer operation. A character data storage unit 37 storing, as character data, which is a set of dots, a description of an operation mode corresponding to each of the switches 33; and the driver stores the character data stored in the character data storage unit 37 in units of columns or rows. 2
6 and a character display control means 38 for displaying on the dot matrix type display 25.

The voice output control section 27 is composed of a voice synthesis IC, and relates to an operation mode corresponding to the power switch 30, the hot water operation switch 31, the warming operation switch 32, and the timer operation switch 33, respectively. An audio data storage unit 39 which stores notes or operation methods by audio is provided, and the audio data stored in the audio data storage unit 39 is output from the speaker 28 via the amplifier 29.

Further, the audio output control section 27 outputs an operation confirmation sound "pip" when the operation switch is pressed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the character data storage section 37 and the voice data storage section 39 each have a character data "set current time" corresponding to the first time the power switch 30 is pressed. And "Please hold down the hour and minute switches at the same time."
When the hot water operation switch 31 is pressed, the corresponding character data of "Start the hot water operation." And the voice data of "Did you plug the bath?" When the corresponding "○○ ℃
Boil until. , Character data of "is there enough water or hot water in the bath?", Character data of "start timer operation" when the timer operation switch 33 is pressed, and " You can change the timer time with the hour and minute switches. "

The dot matrix display 25 of the remote controller 22 displays only the current time when the power switch 30 is off, and turns on the power switch 30.
In this state, the current time and the hot water supply set temperature are normally displayed.

Next, the operation of the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

First, as shown in FIG.
Is pressed, the operation switch determining unit 36 of the remote controller 24 determines that the power switch 30 has been pressed, outputs an operation confirmation sound of "beep" from the speaker 28, and outputs the operation confirmation sound. Power switch 30
Is transmitted to the communication control units 23a and 23
b, the main body-side control device 2 starts energizing the vaporization heater 6 to bring the vaporizer 5 into a preheated state in which combustion is possible.

At this time, the power outlet of the water heater main body 1
(Not shown), when the power switch 30 is pressed for the first time, since the current time has not been set, the character display control unit 38 operates the character data storage unit so that the user can set the current time. "Set the current time." Corresponding to the first power switch depression stored in 37.
Is sent to the driver 26 in units of columns and displayed on the dot matrix type display 25 to guide the characters.

At the same time, information that the power switch 30 has been pressed for the first time is sent to the audio output control unit 27,
Then, the audio output control unit 27 sends the audio data “Please keep pressing the hour and minute switches at the same time” corresponding to the initial power switch pressing stored in the audio data storage unit 39 to the amplifier 29 and outputs the audio from the speaker 28. Output and guide audio.

When the operation switch discriminating section 36 determines that the time setting switches 34 (hour switch 34a and minute switch 34b) have been pressed simultaneously for a predetermined time or more, the mode is switched to the current time setting mode, and the time setting switch is switched. 3
4 (hour switch 34a and minute switch 34b), the current time can be set.

As described above, the shift to the current time setting mode in order to set the current time and the operation required for shifting to the current time setting mode are divided into a character guide and a voice guide. Therefore, a large amount of information can be conveyed in a short time, and the usability is good.

When the power switch 30 is pressed for the second time or later, neither the character guide nor the voice guide is performed, and unnecessary explanation can be omitted for the user who uses the device without setting the time. is there.

Here, as means for discriminating that it is the first operation of the operation switch 30, a flag is set by operating the first operation switch 30 after the power is supplied to the remote controller 24, and If this flag is not set, a program for determining that the operation is the operation of the first operation switch 30 may be incorporated in the remote controller 24 in advance.

Next, the case where the hot water filling operation switch 31 is pressed will be described.
Operation switch discriminating unit 36 is hot water operation switch 31
Is determined, the operation confirmation sound of “beep” is output from the speaker 28, and the information that the hot water filling operation switch 31 is pressed is transmitted to the main body side control device 2 through the communication control unit 23. Start hot water operation.

Here, the hot water filling operation means the hot water supply circuit 11
An on-off valve (not shown) provided therein is opened, the water supplied from the water supply is heated by the heat of combustion in the burner section 8, and the amount of combustion is adjusted so that the hot water temperature detected by the hot water temperature sensor 15 becomes the set temperature. The hot water of the set temperature is filled with hot water to the bathtub 17 by the set hot water amount counted by the flow sensor 14 while adjusting the temperature.

The information that the hot water operation switch 31 has been pressed is transmitted to the character display control unit 38, and the “hot water filling” corresponding to the pressing of the hot water operation switch 30 stored in the character data storage unit 37. The character data "Start operation." Is sent to the driver 26 in units of rows and displayed on the dot matrix display 25, and the character guide that the water heater 1 will perform the hot water filling operation from now on will be provided.

At the same time, hot water operation switch 31
Is transmitted to the audio output control unit 27, and the audio output control unit 27
Is sent to the amplifier 29 and output from the speaker 28 as voice data corresponding to the pressing of the hot water operation switch 31 stored in the hot water supply operation switch 31, and the hot water supply device 1 to perform the hot water Provides voice guidance on precautions for tension driving.

As described above, when the operation switch is pressed, a confirmation sound of "beep" is output, and from now on, a letter guide is provided to indicate that the hot water supply device 1 is performing hot water filling operation, and a note on this hot water filling operation is provided as an audio guide. As a result, it is possible to immediately confirm that the user has operated the operation switch, and furthermore, it is possible to easily confirm an operation error by displaying a letter that the hot water operation will be performed from now on, and as a precautionary note regarding the hot water operation. Voice prompts you to confirm that you have forgotten to close the drain plug in the bath tub. As described above, a large amount of information can be conveyed in a short period of time, and it is convenient.

In this case, the content of the voice guide is voice data of "Did you plug in the bath?", But it is not limited to this. For example, the hot water tap 13 is opened and the hot water is covered. In the hot water supply model that performs hot water supply, the content of the voice guide such as "Please open the hot water tap" may be used. According to this, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to open the hot water tap 13 when the hot water is supplied by the hot water supply dedicated machine. You can do it.

Next, the case where the warming operation switch 32 is pressed will be described. The operation switch discriminating section 36 of the remote controller 24 determines that the warming operation switch 32 has been pressed, and makes a "pip" from the speaker 28. The operation confirmation sound is output, and information indicating that the heat retention operation switch 32 has been pressed is transmitted to the main body side control device 2 through the communication control unit 23 to start the heat retention operation.

Here, the heat retention operation means that the circulation pump 19 is driven to circulate the residual water in the bathtub 17 through the bath circuit 16 and the burner unit 8 starts burning when there is a flowing water detection signal from the flowing water switch 20. When the temperature of the hot water detected by the bath temperature sensor 21 reaches the bath set temperature set by the remote control device 22, the hot water is reheated. Once the warming operation is started, the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub 17 is periodically detected for a certain period of time. If the temperature of the hot water has dropped, additional heating is performed to keep the hot water in the bathtub 17 at the bath set temperature.

The information that the warming operation switch 32 has been pressed is transmitted to the character display control unit 38, and corresponds to the pressing of the warming operation switch 30 stored in the character data storage unit 37 up to “○ ° C. Is sent to the driver 26 in units of columns and displayed on the dot matrix display 25.
Will guide you in performing the warming operation.

Here, "XX" in the text guide content
“° C.” refers to the currently set bath set temperature, which is displayed by applying the bath set temperature number to the portion ○ using numerical data separately stored in the character data storage unit 37.

At the same time, information that the warming operation switch 32 has been pressed is sent to the voice output control unit 27, and the voice output control unit 27 responds to the pressing of the warming operation switch 32 stored in the voice data storage unit 39. The audio data "Do you have water or hot water in the bath?"
9, the sound is output from the speaker 28, and the notes on the bath warming operation to be performed by the water heater 1 will be voice-guided.

As described above, when the warming operation switch 32 is depressed, a beeping sound is output, and the water heater 1 will be character-guided to perform the bath warming operation. Can be immediately confirmed that the user has operated the warming operation switch 32, and furthermore, the fact that the bath warming operation is to be performed is displayed in characters, so that an operation error can be easily confirmed and the bath warming operation can be easily confirmed. As a note about the operation, the content that evokes confirmation of remaining water in the bathtub is voice-guided, so that an error may occur when trying to start the bath warming operation even though there is no remaining water in the bathtub 17, It is possible to prevent inadvertent mistakes in which the water can be maintained in the bath, but not enough to take a bath. Usability can tell you of information in a short period of time is good.

In this case, the contents of the character guide are referred to as “XX ° C.
Boil until. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but may be, for example, a content such as "The heat-retention operation is performed for two hours."

Next, the case where the timer operation switch 33 is pressed will be described. The operation switch discriminating section 36 of the remote controller 24 determines that the timer operation switch 33 is pressed, and makes a "pip" from the speaker 28.
Is output to start the timer operation.

Here, the timer operation means that the power switch 3 is turned on until the current time reaches a preset timer time.
0 is in a state of OFF, and when the timer time comes, a signal equal to the time when the power switch 30 is pressed is automatically generated and sent to the main body side control device 2 via the communication control unit 23, and is fixed from the timer time. To energize the vaporization heater 6 only for a certain period of time, the vaporizer 5 is brought into a preheated state in which combustion is possible.

The information that the timer operation switch 33 has been pressed is transmitted to the character display control unit 38, and "start timer operation" corresponding to the pressing of the timer operation switch 33 stored in the character data storage unit 37. Is transmitted to the driver 26 in dot row units and displayed on the dot matrix type display 25, and the character guide that the water heater 1 will be in the timer operation mode from now on is provided.

At the same time, the timer operation switch 33
Is transmitted to the audio output control unit 27, and the audio output control unit 27 sets the timer time with the hour and minute switches corresponding to the pressing of the timer operation switch 32 stored in the audio data storage unit 39. Can be changed "to the amplifier 29 and sound output from the speaker 28, and voice guidance will be provided on how to change the timer time of the timer operation performed by the water heater 1 from now on.

As described above, when the timer operation switch 33 is depressed, a beep sound is output, and the fact that the water heater 1 is to perform the timer operation will be character-guided, and the timer time of the timer operation will be changed. The user is guided by the timer operation switch 3
It is possible to immediately confirm that the user has operated 2 and furthermore, it is possible to easily confirm a mistake in operation by displaying characters that the timer operation will be performed from now on, and a voice guide will be provided on how to change the timer time of the timer operation. If you forget how to change the timer time, you don't need to check the manual to remember how to change the timer time.You can change the timer time without remembering how to change the timer time. As described above, a large amount of information can be transmitted in a short time, and the device is easy to use.

Incidentally, the character data storage section 37 of the present embodiment is described.
The same operation and effect can be obtained even if the text content of the character data stored in the text data and the text content of the voice data stored in the voice data storage unit 39 are exchanged.

The voice output control unit 27 is a voice synthesis IC.
However, this does not prevent the same function from being built in the remote controller 24. Conversely, the character display control unit 38 is realized as a function of the remote control unit 24, but does not prevent replacement with a separate component such as a voice synthesis IC.

The main unit-side control device 2 and the remote control-side control device 24 are communicably connected via a wired connection via the communication control units 23a and 23b. The connection may be established, and a known communication method and a circuit configuration of the communication control units 23a and 23b can be adopted.

Although the present embodiment has been described as a water heater, the invention is not limited to this, but can be applied to an air conditioner, a heating boiler, and the like. The present invention is not limited to those described in the embodiments. For example, the timer operation mode is a timer for preheating the vaporizer in the present embodiment, but may be a timer operation for fully filling the bath and keeping the temperature warm at the timer time.

[0055]

As described above, according to the present invention, the operation state of the device, the operation method, and the precautions are described separately for the character guide and the voice guide, so that more contents can be described. The information can be transmitted in a short time without becoming redundant, and a remote control device that is easy to understand and easy to use can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a main body side control device and a remote control side control device of the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the contents of a voice guide and a character guide corresponding to an operated switch of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a power switch of the same embodiment is pressed.

FIG. 5 is an exemplary view for explaining the remote controller when the power switch according to the embodiment is pressed;

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Main body side control device 22 Remote control device 23 Communication control unit 24 Remote control side control device 25 Dot matrix type display 26 Driver 27 Audio output control unit 28 Speaker 29 Amplifier 30 Power switch 31 Hot water operation switch 32 Thermal insulation operation switch 33 Timer operation switch 36 operation switch discrimination unit 37 character data storage unit 38 character display control unit 39 voice data storage unit

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A remote control device communicably connected to a device main body including various actuators, the operation switches for operating the device main body in various operation modes, and an operation mode corresponding to each operation switch. A character data storage unit in which text is stored, a dot matrix type display, a character display control unit for displaying the character data of the character data storage unit on the dot matrix type display, and an operation corresponding to each of the operation switches. A voice data storage unit that stores notes or operation methods regarding the mode by voice,
A speaker, and an audio output control unit that outputs the audio data of the audio data storage unit to the speaker, and when the operation switch is operated, the dot matrix display corresponds to the operated operation switch. A remote control device, wherein a description of the operation mode is displayed in characters, and notes or operation methods relating to the operation mode are output as voice to the speaker. 2. A remote control device communicably connected to a device main body provided with various actuators, wherein an operation switch for shifting the device main body to various operation modes and an operation mode corresponding to each operation switch are provided. A character data storage unit in which items or operation methods are stored in text, a dot matrix type display, a character display control unit for displaying the character data of the character data storage unit on the dot matrix type display, and each of the operation switches A voice data storage unit that stores a description of the operation mode corresponding to the voice as a voice, a speaker, and a voice output control unit that outputs voice data of the voice data storage unit to the speaker, wherein the operation switch is operated. And notes on the operation mode corresponding to the operated switch on the dot matrix display. Or an operation method is displayed in characters, and a description of the operation mode is output as voice to the speaker. 3. A remote control device communicably connected to a device main body provided with various actuators, wherein a power switch for putting the device main body into a operable standby state and whether the power switch is operated for the first time is provided. Means, a character data storage unit storing a text urging the setting of the current time, a dot matrix display, and a character for displaying character data in the character data storage unit on the dot matrix display. A display control unit, an audio data storage unit that stores a description of the setting method of the current time in audio, a speaker, and an audio output control unit that outputs audio data of the audio data storage unit to the speaker, When the power switch is operated and the operation is performed for the first time, a text indicating that the current time is to be set is displayed on the dot matrix type display in characters. A remote control device which outputs a description of a method of setting the current time to the speaker by voice. 4. A remote control device for a combustion device, which is communicably connected to a combustion device main body including various actuators, wherein the combustion is automatically started at a set timer time or the combustion can be started. A timer operation switch for performing a timer operation to perform standby, a character data storage unit storing a text to start the timer operation as characters, a dot matrix type display, and the character data storage unit A character display control unit to be displayed on the matrix type display, an audio data storage unit in which a description of a method of changing the timer time is stored in audio, a speaker, and an audio output for outputting the audio data of the audio data storage unit to the speaker. When the timer operation switch is operated, a dot is displayed on the dot matrix type display. A remote control device for a combustion apparatus, wherein a text indicating that a timer operation is started is displayed in characters, and a description of a method of changing a timer time is output as voice to the speaker. 5. A remote control device for a water heater, which is communicably connected to a water heater body provided with various actuators, and a hot water operation switch for performing a hot water operation for heating water and supplying hot water to a bathtub. A character data storage unit that stores a sentence indicating that the hot water filling operation is started as characters, a dot matrix display, and a character display control unit that displays the character data of the character data storage unit on the dot matrix display. An audio data storage unit that stores notes about hot water operation in voice, a speaker, and an audio output control unit that outputs audio data of the audio data storage unit to the speaker, wherein the hot water operation switch is When operated, a letter indicating that hot water operation is to be started is displayed on the dot matrix type display and hot water running is displayed on the speaker. A remote control device for a water heater, which outputs voice notices about the turning operation. 6. The precautions regarding the hot water filling operation are as follows:
6. The remote control device for a water heater according to claim 5, wherein the content prompts the user to confirm the open / close state of the drain plug of the bathtub. 7. The precautions regarding the hot water filling operation are as follows:
A remote control device for a water heater, characterized in that the content prompts the user to open the hot water tap. 8. A remote control device for a combustion device communicably connected to a water heater main body provided with various actuators, wherein hot water or water stored in a bathtub is circulated and heated in the water heater to keep the temperature at a set temperature. A warming operation switch for performing a warming operation, a character data storage unit that stores text to start the warming operation as characters, a dot matrix type display, and the character data storage unit that stores the character data in the dot matrix type. A character display control unit to be displayed on the display, an audio data storage unit that stores notes on the warming operation in audio, a speaker, and an audio output control unit that outputs audio data of the audio data storage unit to the speaker. When the warming operation switch is operated, a letter indicating that the warming operation is started is displayed on the dot matrix type display and the switch is operated. A remote control device for a water heater, wherein warnings about the warming operation are output to a speaker by voice. 9. The remote control device for a water heater according to claim 8, wherein the precautions regarding the heat retaining operation are contents for calling for confirmation of whether or not there is sufficient hot water or water in the bathtub.