JP2003202849A - Display device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display device in which currently displayed contents can directly be changed on the spot when setting contents, display operation, etc., of a display schedule of display contents having been registered in a display unit are changed and to provide a display device which can perform operation switching of equipment additionally provided nearby the display device according to the display schedule. <P>SOLUTION: A plurality of display contents which are previously generated and the display schedule for giving display timing to those contents are stored and in normal use, contents corresponding to the display timing are repeatedly displayed in order according to the schedule. When input operation of a data input means is done in a normal display state, data settings for the contents being displayed at a display part at the point of time are made. Further, provided is a power supply outlet to which the equipment which is additionally provided nearby the display device is connected and the power supply state of the outlet is turned on and off to register the timing of the switching. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for arranging a plurality of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board and causing each light emitting element to emit light to display a predetermined character, figure, symbol, pattern or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a device in which a light emitting element such as an LED is arranged on a printed circuit board, and the light emitting element is driven to blink so that a display pattern of characters, sentences, symbols and the like is displayed by light emission. This type of device includes a embedded character type in which light emitting elements are arranged so as to fixedly represent a predetermined character or pattern, and a matrix that displays arbitrary characters or patterns on a dot matrix formed by arranging light emitting elements. There are two types, a type of embedded character when cost is the highest priority, and a matrix type when priority is given to the degree of freedom of display contents.

[0003]

Among the matrix type displays, the blue LED and pure green LE of recent years are used.
With the spread of D, white LEDs, etc., there are remarkable improvements in their expressive ability and decorative ability, and along with that, the method of creating the content to be displayed (display content) and the registration method for the display method (display schedule) are complicated. It is becoming more common. In the case where the user of the display unit supports from the creation of display contents to the registration of the display schedule, it takes time to master the creation work, and once mastered, there is an opportunity to be involved on a daily basis. Since the number was small, I had to remember the procedure when I renewed the next time, which was often annoying. In particular, even if you only want to partially change the display schedule given to the currently displayed content, call the entire display schedule setting menu, select the content you want to change the schedule from the many displayed contents, and enter the changed part However, it was necessary to register the entered contents, close the menu, and return to the normal display state. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to directly change the currently displayed content on the spot when changing the display schedule setting content or display operation for the display content registered in the display unit. It is to provide a display device that can perform. Another object of the present invention is to provide a display device capable of switching the operation of a device provided around the display device according to a display schedule.

[0004]

(1) In order to solve such a problem, the present invention selectively emits light from a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a display portion to emit characters, pictograms, and the like. In a display device for displaying, a display content storage unit that stores a plurality of display contents including a combination of characters and pictograms and their display operation, and a display schedule that defines the display timing of each display content stored in the display content storage unit are stored. A display schedule storage section for
Data input means for inputting various data relating to the display schedule and display contents, and a control portion for displaying and outputting the display content corresponding to the display timing based on the display schedule stored in the display schedule storage portion are provided. When a data input operation is performed, a display device is proposed in which data relating to the display content and the display schedule being displayed on the display unit is set when the input operation is performed.

(2) Further, in a display device for displaying characters and / or pictorial symbols by light emission by selectively emitting light from a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in the display section, it is composed of a combination of characters / pictorial symbols and a display operation thereof. An arbitrary identification code is given to the display content, a display content storage unit that stores a plurality of display contents together with this identification code, and a display schedule that defines display timing for each display code stored in the display content storage unit. A display schedule storage unit to be stored, a data input unit for inputting various data relating to the display schedule and the display content, and a control unit for displaying and outputting the display content corresponding to the display timing based on the display schedule stored in the display schedule storage unit. And the data input means is An input key for inputting display content to which a code is given and data related to a display schedule is provided, and when this input key is operated, the display content to which the identification code corresponding to the display timing at the time of the input operation is given and We propose a display device characterized by setting data in a display schedule.

(3) In the display device proposed above,
A display device is proposed in which the data input by the data input means is data defining a display start timing and a display end timing of display content.

(4) In the display device proposed above,
A display device is proposed in which the data input by the data input means is data that defines the number of times the display content is repeatedly displayed.

(5) In the display device proposed above,
A display device is proposed in which the data input by the data input means is light emission luminance information when the display content is displayed by light emission.

(6) In the display device proposed above,
A display device is proposed in which the data input means is a wireless input device such as a remote controller.

(7) Further, in a display device for displaying characters and / or pictorial symbols by emitting light selectively from a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in the display section, the display device comprises a combination of the characters / pictorial symbols and a display operation thereof. A control unit for displaying and outputting display contents at a predetermined display timing, a power outlet for enabling power supply to the outside of the display device, and a control signal from the control unit for turning on / off power supply from the power outlet. A display device is provided, which is provided with an energization switching means for switching, and switches power supply from the power outlet in association with a display operation start timing and a display operation end timing of the display device.

(8) Further, in a display device for displaying characters and / or pictorial symbols by emitting light selectively from a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in the display section, the display device comprises a combination of the characters / pictorial symbols and a display operation thereof. A control unit for displaying and outputting display contents at a predetermined display timing, a power outlet for enabling power supply to the outside of the display device, and a control signal from the control unit for turning on / off power supply from the power outlet. The present invention proposes a display device including an energization switching means for switching, and switching power supply from the power outlet independently of a display operation start timing and a display operation end timing of the display device.

(9) Further, in a display device for displaying characters and / or pictorial symbols by emitting light selectively from a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in the display section, it is composed of a combination of the characters / pictorial symbols and its display operation. A control unit for displaying and outputting display contents at a predetermined display timing, a power outlet for enabling power supply to the outside of the display device, and a control signal from the control unit for turning on / off power supply from the power outlet. The present invention proposes a display device which is provided with an energization switching means for switching and switches the power supply from the power outlet according to the display timing of the display content.

(10) Further, in a display device for displaying characters and / or pictorial symbols by light emission by selectively emitting a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in the display section, the display device comprises a combination of the characters / pictorial symbols and a display operation thereof. A display content storage unit that stores a plurality of display contents; a display schedule storage unit that stores a display schedule that defines the display timing of each display content stored in the display content storage unit;
Data input means for inputting various data relating to a display schedule and display contents, a control unit for displaying and outputting display contents corresponding to display timing based on the display schedule stored in the display schedule storage unit, and power supply to the outside of the display device. And an energization switching unit that receives a control signal from the control unit and switches on / off the power supply from the power outlet, and when there is a data input operation from the data input unit, There is proposed a display device characterized in that information for switching energization from the power outlet is set in a display content and a display schedule being displayed on the display unit when an input operation is performed.

(11) Further, in a display device for displaying characters and / or pictograms by emitting light selectively from a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in the display section, the display device comprises a combination of letters / pictograms and a display operation thereof. An arbitrary identification code is given to the display content, a display content storage unit that stores a plurality of display contents together with this identification code, and a display schedule that defines display timing for each display code stored in the display content storage unit. A display schedule storage unit to be stored, a data input unit for inputting various data relating to the display schedule and the display content, and a control unit for displaying and outputting the display content corresponding to the display timing based on the display schedule stored in the display schedule storage unit. Enables power supply to the outside of the display device A power source outlet, and an energization switching unit that receives a control signal from the control unit and switches on / off the power supply from the power source outlet, and the data input unit includes a display content provided with a specific identification code and Equipped with an input key for inputting data related to the display schedule, and when this input key is operated,
A display device is characterized in that information for switching energization from the power outlet is set in a display content and a display schedule to which an identification code corresponding to a display timing is given when an input operation is performed.

[0015]

According to the proposal of (1), a plurality of display contents created in advance and a display schedule for giving a display timing to these contents are stored, and during normal use, contents corresponding to the display timing are sequentially ordered according to the schedule. To be repeatedly displayed. When there is an input operation from the data input means in the normal display state, data setting is performed for the content displayed on the display unit at that time. Therefore, by operating the data input means when the content whose schedule is to be changed is actually displayed, it is possible to rewrite the schedule setting content for the content.

According to the proposal of (2), an arbitrary identification code is given to the display content created in advance, a plurality of contents are stored together with this identification code, and a display schedule is given for each identification code. That is, during normal use, the display content of the identification code corresponding to the schedule is repeatedly displayed on the display unit. When an input operation is performed from the data input means in a normal display state, various data settings are performed for the content currently displayed and other content having the same identification code as this content.

According to the proposal of (3), when the predetermined display content is in the display state, the data input means is operated to start displaying the display content on the display unit (date, time, etc.) and end timing. You can specify and.

According to the proposal of (4), when the predetermined display content is in the display state, the data input means is operated to specify how many times the display content should be displayed in succession when the display order of the display content is reached. can do.

According to the proposal of (5), when the predetermined display content is in the display state, the data input means can be operated to specify the light emission luminance when the display content is displayed.

According to the proposal (6), the data input means is constituted by a wireless input device such as a remote controller. Thereby, the data input operation can be performed while visually confirming the display state of the display unit at an arbitrary position.

According to the proposal of (7), a power outlet for supplying electric power to the outside of the display device is provided, and the display device is linked with the display operation start timing and the display operation end timing of the display device, that is, the display device. The power supply from the power outlet is switched on / off in synchronization with the operating status.

According to the proposal of (8), a power outlet for supplying electric power to the outside of the display device is provided, and the power supply from the power outlet is switched on / off independently of the operating state of the display device. . As a result, power can be supplied to the outside only during a predetermined time period while the display device is operating.

According to the proposal of (9), a power outlet for supplying electric power to the outside of the display device is provided, and the power outlet is provided according to the display timing of the display content consisting of the combination of characters and pictographs and its display operation. Turns on / off the power supply from.

According to the proposal of (10), a plurality of display contents created in advance and a display schedule for giving a display timing to these contents are stored, and during normal use, contents corresponding to the display timing are sequentially ordered according to the schedule. To be repeatedly displayed. When there is an input operation from the data input means in the normal display state, the information regarding the switching of energization from the power outlet is set for the content displayed on the display unit at that time.

According to the proposal (11), an arbitrary identification code is given to the display contents created in advance, a plurality of contents are stored together with this identification code, and a display schedule is given for each identification code. That is, during normal use, the display content of the identification code corresponding to the schedule is repeatedly displayed on the display unit. Then, when there is an input operation from the data input means in the normal display state, the information for switching the energization from the power outlet is set for the content currently displayed and other content having the same identification code as this content. .

[0026]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes a display unit, which is configured by arranging LEDs in a dot matrix on a printed circuit board.
It is possible to display a plurality of characters on the display unit 1. In this embodiment, three full-size characters represented by a 16 × 16 dot matrix are arranged in the horizontal direction and in the vertical direction by two characters.
The matrix is composed of 48 × 32 dots so that a total of 6 characters can be displayed. Reference numeral 2 denotes a display driving unit, which is composed of a shift register circuit, a transistor array circuit, etc., receives display control data from a control unit, which will be described later, and dynamically drives the LEDs arranged in the display unit 1 to display characters, figures, and characters on a matrix. The symbols and the like are displayed by light emission.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a CPU which is a control unit, and performs a display processing procedure according to a program stored in the memory 4. Memory 4
Is a ROM 4a in which an operation program related to the movement of the entire display device is stored, and a font ROM 4b in which characters and symbols replaced by codes are stored in a dot pattern.
And a display content storage unit 4c in which a plurality of display contents to be displayed on the display unit 1 are stored, and a schedule for defining display timings such as when, in what order, and for how long the stored display contents are displayed. The display schedule storage unit 4d stores data.

1 stored in the display content storage section 4c
Each display content is composed of characters, words, sentences, and pictograms to be displayed individually or in a series, and an identification code is given and stored in association with this identification code (FIG. 2). For example, if you want to display "Opening" on the upper part of the display surface of the display unit 1 and "Welcome" on the lower part at the same time or continuously,
And one set of "Welcome" sets up one display content, and the identification code 001 is given. Also,
When it is desired to display "business in progress" and "welcome to me" at completely different timings, "business in progress" and "welcome to me" are set as different display contents, and an identification code is given to each of them. Then, to each display content, display mode information that gives how the message is displayed is added. This display mode is a display operation, and a plurality of known display operations such as scrolling vertically and horizontally, reverse display, spin display, and curtain scroll can be set. In addition to the display operation settings, you can also set the display brightness for each content.
In the present embodiment, it is possible to select and set from five items in which "no brightness is specified" is added to four levels of brightness such as 100%, 50%, 25% and 12.5%. If you select "No brightness specified", the standard emission brightness will be applied to the display as in the conventional device.
In this case, the brightness switching operation for daytime and nighttime (default value) based on the detection result of the illuminance sensor described later (default value), or if fixed brightness is set so that the brightness is always constant regardless of day or night According to the brightness.

Reference numeral 4d denotes a display schedule storage unit which stores the selected display in a desired order by storing the display schedule storage unit 4d in the order in which the identification code given to the display contents is designated and displayed. Can be displayed. It is also possible to set the selected display contents to be automatically displayed at the designated date or time. In this case, the date / time data to be displayed is stored as display schedule information in association with the identification code. To do so.

Reference numeral 5 is a VRAM, which expands the display content read from the storage unit 4 into the storage area as bit information,
It is output as an LED drive signal to the display drive unit 2 via the brightness adjustment unit 6. The brightness adjusting unit 6 is a known brightness adjusting circuit that changes the light emission brightness by changing the duty ratio of the ON / OFF signal for turning on / off the LED, and changes the ratio of the ON time to the cycle of the ON / OFF signal. Adjust the brightness. That is, when the emission brightness is 25%, it is turned on /
The ratio of the ON time to one cycle of the OFF signal is 25%, the remaining 75% is the OFF time, and the entire one cycle is turned ON when the emission luminance is 100%. As described above, in this embodiment, 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%
The brightness can be set in four steps, and the brightness adjusting unit 6 receives an instruction from the CPU and outputs V in accordance with the instructed brightness.
The LED on time of the LED drive signal output from the RAM 5 is changed and output to the display drive unit 2. A real time clock IC 7 receives a request from the CPU 3 at an arbitrary timing and outputs the current time and year / date / day of the week. Reference numeral 8 denotes an illuminance sensor (CdS or the like), which is connected to the CPU 3 through the illuminance sensor interface 8a and gives information on the ambient brightness. The CPU 3 compares the output value received from the illuminance sensor 8 with a preset threshold value,
If the output value is higher than the threshold value, it is determined that the surroundings are in the daytime, and the brightness adjusting unit 6 is instructed to perform 100% brightness. If the output value is lower than the threshold value, it is determined that the surroundings are at night,
The brightness adjustment unit 6 is instructed of a preset night-time emission brightness (for example, brightness 50%). Reference numeral 9 denotes an infrared remote controller as a data input means, which can create and change display contents, set a display schedule, and perform various operations via a remote controller light receiving unit 9a and a remote controller interface 9b. As shown in FIG. 3, the remote controller 9 includes a power key 10 for turning on / off the display device, a menu key 11 for performing various settings, and a direction key 12 for designating a cursor position relating to the setting. Switch settings ○
The / × key 13, a numeric keypad 14 for inputting numbers / alphabets / kana, a decision key 15 for deciding the selected item, a cancel key 16 for canceling the selected item, and the currently displayed on the display unit 1. An identification code setting key 17 for directly calling the setting screen of the display mode and display schedule related to the contents is arranged.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a power outlet, which is provided integrally with the display device housing or extending from the housing, and is connected to a commercial power supply 22 via an energization switching means 21. The energization switching means 21 comprises a well-known relay switch circuit with an open collector, receives a control signal from the CPU 3 and opens / closes the circuit between the commercial power source 22 and the power outlet 20 to turn on / off the power supply from the power outlet 20 to the outside.
Switch off.

Next, an operation method for newly creating display contents using the remote controller 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In the state where the display unit 1 is performing the normal display operation, when the identification code (100) to be given to the display content to be created, which is different from the content currently being displayed, is input with the ten-key pad 14, the data input screen appears ( a). On this screen, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. can be input at the blinking position of the cursor, and the desired content is input from the ten-key pad 14 (b). When the display operation key of the menu key 11 is pressed when the display data for one line (three characters in this embodiment) is input, the display mode input screen for the input data for one line appears (c). It is possible to input the display operation and the display brightness from this screen, and operate the direction keys 12 and the numeric keypad 14 to select the type of display operation (here "scroll"), operation parameter (here "speed 1"" Time 0 ”), display brightness (here, brightness 5
0% ”) is input (d). Screen (c)
In the state of (d), it is possible to select whether the display mode is to be given to each line or all lines. If "all lines" is selected, the entire data of multiple lines to be input (identification code) will be selected. One display operation can be given to (the entire display content to which 100 is given). Here, "each line" is selected, and by pressing the enter key 15, the data for one line input up to this point can be confirmed. At this time, a selection screen for confirming the data for one line and for saving and ending the creation of the display content to which the identification code 100 is given appears (e).
If it is finished, the decision key 15 is pushed, and if it is continued, the next screen key of the menu key 11 is pushed. Since the creation is continued here, the next screen key is pressed to move to the data input screen of the second line (f). When data for the desired number of lines is created by the same operation as the input of the first line (here, two lines of “lunch” and “time”), the data is saved as the identification code 100 and the process ends.

Next, an operation method for giving a display schedule to the created display contents will be described with reference to FIG. When the menu key 11 of the remote controller 9 is pressed while the display unit 1 is performing a normal display operation, the menu screen (h) is displayed. On this menu screen (h), various setting items can be selected, and the month, day, time, and day of the week when the display content is displayed can be set by a "timer". Operate direction key 12 to move the reverse cursor on the screen to "Timer",
When the enter key 15 is pressed, the identification code selection screen (i) appears. On this screen, it is possible to set the number representing the identification code and the presence / absence of display designation (○ / ×) of the content corresponding to the identification code. Is input (100 in this case), and the X / X key 13 is operated to change the X mark, which means not to display, to the O mark (j). When the enter key 15 is pressed here, the display period setting screen is moved to (k), first the period to be displayed is entered in month and day (here, from February 1 to May 31) (l), and the time to be displayed next. Enter the band (here 12:00 to 14:30)
Min) (m). Then, the next screen key is pressed to move to the day setting screen (n). On this screen, it is possible to set whether or not to display the content (◯ / ×) for each day of the week from Sunday to Saturday, and a mark ◯ that indicates to be displayed on each day is added as a default setting. To set a day of the week that is not displayed here, operate the arrow keys 12 to move the reverse cursor and change the ○ mark attached to the corresponding day into an X mark (here, an X mark on Monday).
(O). When the day of the week setting is completed, the decision key is pressed to save the data set up to this point as the display schedule of the display content 100. This causes the screen to display the selection screen for the next identification code (p). To continue the schedule setting for the next content, repeat the above operation, or to cancel the schedule setting menu, press the cancel key 16 Return to the display operation of.

Next, the operation of directly setting the display schedule and other data on the content currently displayed on the display unit 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. While the normal display operation is being performed, when the identification code setting key 17 of the remote controller 9 is pressed in anticipation of the timing at which the content whose setting data is to be changed is displayed on the display unit 1, the menu screen (M1) is displayed. It The contents set on this menu screen are reflected only on the contents that are currently displayed (here, the contents of the identification code 100), and the direction key 12 of the remote control is used to operate the reverse cursor to select "Timer", "Kid", " Kaisu "
It is possible to set each item of "outlet". The "timer" is an item for setting the month, day, time, and day of the week when the display content is displayed, and the flow of the setting procedure is shown in FIG.
The description is omitted because it is the same as the content described in. Figure 6
When the reversing cursor is moved on the menu screen (M1) shown in to select "Kid" and the enter key 15 is pressed, a brightness setting screen for displaying the content of the identification code 100 appears (M2). On this screen, operate the direction keys on the remote control to select the emission brightness (here, brightness 50%) (M
3) When the enter key is pressed, the selected emission brightness of 50% is saved and registered as new setting data. The screen returns to the menu screen in response to the operation of the Enter key, and the Cancel key 16
Operation of returns to normal display operation.

When "KAISU" is selected on the menu screen (M1), a screen for setting the number of times the content of the identification code 100 is continuously and repeatedly displayed appears (FIG. 7). One time is set as a default value on the setting screen (M5), and the reverse cursor repeatedly blinks at the number portion indicating the number of times. In this state, the number of times of display can be selected by operating the direction keys of the remote controller (M6), and when the desired number of times is selected (here, three times), the decision key is pressed to save and register as new setting data. The screen returns to the menu screen in response to the operation of the enter key, and the normal display operation is restored by operating the cancel key 16.

When "outlet" is selected on the menu screen (M1), the power outlet 20 is turned on (powered) or unpowered (in conjunction with the timing of displaying the content of the identification code 100). A screen for setting whether to turn it off appears (Fig. 8). On the setting screen, a x mark indicating that power is not supplied is set as a default value (M8), and the reverse cursor is x.
Flashes repeatedly at the mark. In this state, it is possible to select the O / X state by operating the direction keys or the O / X key 13 of the remote controller (M9). When either one is selected (here, select O), the decision key is pressed and a new one is pressed. Save and register as setting data. The screen returns to the menu screen in response to the operation of the enter key, and the normal display operation is restored by operating the cancel key 16.

Next, referring to FIG. 9, a power outlet 20
A procedure for setting a time period in which the ON or OFF state will be described. The setting here is related to daily operation, and the setting is made such that the power outlet is turned on only for a certain time period fixed every day. When the menu key 11 of the remote controller 9 is pressed while the display unit 1 is performing a normal display operation, the menu screen (h) is displayed. Next, press the next screen key to display a continuation of menu items on the next screen, and select the item when the "outlet" item is displayed (q). Move the reversing cursor to "Outlet" and press the Enter key to display the setting screen (r). Turn on / off the power outlet from this screen.
It is possible to set which of the states is OFF and the time zone for switching the state of the outlet. Move the blinking cursor to the position of the ○ / × mark on the setting screen and select the state with the ○ / × key 13 (select ○ to indicate the ON state here), then move the cursor to the time input position and press the numeric keypad 14. Enter the time period for turning on the power outlet (here 18:00 to 20:00)
Min) (s). Finally, when the enter key 15 is pressed, the set contents are saved and the display unit 1 returns to the normal display operation again. With this setting, in the time zone from 18:00 to 20:00 every day, the power outlet 20 is switched to the ON state while performing the normal display operation.

When "Aikyo" is selected from the menu screen (h) of FIG. 9, a screen for inputting the display operation start time and the display operation end time of the entire display device appears (not shown), and the time must be input. The operating hours (operating hours) of the display device can be set by, and if the on / off state of the power outlet 20 is set when performing this setting, the on / off state of the power outlet can be set during the operating hours of the display device. It is also possible to switch in conjunction.

[0039]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to directly change the settings such as the display schedule and the display operation for the content currently displayed on the display section on the spot by remote control operation. Therefore, it is possible to easily change the settings without calling the display schedule setting menu and display content creation menu for the entire device and selecting the content whose settings you want to change from among the many display contents. Greatly improved.

Further, a power outlet for connecting a device provided around the display device is provided, and the power supply state of the outlet can be arbitrarily switched on / off and the switching timing can be registered. Therefore, if you connect peripheral equipment such as an internal lighting signboard and illumination lamp to the power outlet, you can turn the power on and off at a desired time and operate the peripheral equipment in synchronization with the display content of the display device. , You can get a fresh display effect and high attention effect.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing stored contents regarding display contents.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a key arrangement of a remote controller.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation method when creating display content.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation method of giving a display schedule to display contents.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation method for setting light emission luminance information in display content.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation method for setting the number of times of repeated display for display content.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation method for setting an on / off state of a power outlet for display content.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation method for setting a time period in which the power outlet is switched on / off.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Display 2 Display drive CPU which is 3 control parts 4c display content storage unit 4d display schedule storage unit 5 VRAM 6 Brightness control section 8 Illuminance sensor 9 remote control 20 power outlets 21 energization switching means

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Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A display device for displaying characters and / or pictograms by emitting light selectively from a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a display unit, wherein a display content consisting of a combination of the letters / pictograms and its display operation is displayed. A plurality of display content storage units, a display schedule storage unit that stores a display schedule that defines the display timing of each display content stored in the display content storage unit, and a data input unit that inputs various data relating to the display schedule and display contents. And a control unit for displaying and outputting the display content corresponding to the display timing based on the display schedule stored in the display schedule storage unit, and when there is a data input operation from the data input means, a time point when the input operation is performed. Display contents and display schedule currently displayed on the display Display device and sets the data about. 2. A display device for emitting characters and / or pictorial symbols by selectively causing a plurality of light-emitting elements arranged in a display section to emit light, wherein a display content consisting of a combination of the characters / pictorial symbols and its display operation is provided. A display content storage unit that gives an arbitrary identification code and stores a plurality of display contents together with this identification code, and a display schedule that defines the display timing for each display code of each display content stored in the display content storage unit. A schedule storage unit, a data input unit for inputting various data relating to the display schedule and display contents, and a control unit for displaying and outputting the display contents corresponding to the display timing based on the display schedule stored in the display schedule storage unit, The data input means is a specific identification code An input key for inputting data regarding a given display content and display schedule is provided. When this input key is operated, a display content and a display schedule to which an identification code corresponding to the display timing is given when the input operation is performed. A display device characterized in that data is set in the display device. 3. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the data input by the data input means is data defining a display start timing and a display end timing of the display content. 4. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the data input by the data input means is data defining the number of times of repeated display of display content. 5. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the data input by the data input means is light emission luminance information when the display content is displayed by light emission. 6. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the data input means is a wireless input device such as a remote controller. 7. A display device for displaying characters / pictograms, etc., by selectively causing a plurality of light-emitting elements arranged in a display section to emit light, wherein a display content consisting of a combination of letters / pictograms and its display operation is displayed. A control unit that outputs a display at a predetermined display timing, a power outlet that enables power supply to the outside of the display device, and an energization that receives a control signal from the control unit and switches on / off the power supply from the power outlet. A display device comprising a switching means, and switching power supply from the power outlet in synchronization with a display operation start timing and a display operation end timing of the display device. 8. A display device for displaying characters and / or pictograms, etc., by selectively causing a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a display section to emit light, wherein a display content consisting of a combination of the characters / pictograms and its display operation is displayed. A control unit that outputs a display at a predetermined display timing, a power outlet that enables power supply to the outside of the display device, and an energization that receives a control signal from the control unit and switches on / off the power supply from the power outlet. A display device, comprising: a switching means, wherein power supply from the power outlet is switched independently of a display operation start timing and a display operation end timing of the display device. 9. A display device for displaying characters and / or pictograms, etc., by selectively causing a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a display unit to emit light, wherein a display content including a combination of the characters / pictograms and its display operation is displayed. A control unit that outputs a display at a predetermined display timing, a power outlet that enables power supply to the outside of the display device, and an energization that receives a control signal from the control unit and switches on / off the power supply from the power outlet. A display device, comprising: a switching means, wherein power supply from the power outlet is switched according to a display timing of display content. 10. A display device for displaying characters and / or pictograms by emitting light selectively from a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a display unit, wherein a display content consisting of a combination of the letters / pictograms and its display operation is displayed. A plurality of display content storage units, a display schedule storage unit that stores a display schedule that defines the display timing of each display content stored in the display content storage unit, and a data input unit that inputs various data relating to the display schedule and display contents. And a control unit for displaying and outputting display content corresponding to display timing based on the display schedule stored in the display schedule storage unit, a power outlet for enabling power supply to the outside of the display device, and control from the control unit. Receives a signal and turns on / off the power supply from the power outlet. When there is a data input operation from the data input means, the display content and the display schedule being displayed on the display unit at the time of the input operation are switched to the power supply from the power outlet. A display device characterized by setting information. 11. A display device for displaying characters and / or pictograms, etc., by selectively causing a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a display unit to emit light. A display content storage unit that gives an arbitrary identification code and stores a plurality of display contents together with this identification code, and a display schedule that defines the display timing for each display code of each display content stored in the display content storage unit. A schedule storage unit, a data input unit for inputting various data relating to a display schedule and display contents, a control unit for displaying and outputting display contents corresponding to display timing based on the display schedule stored in the display schedule storage unit, and a display device. Power supply that enables power supply to the outside And a power supply switching means for turning on / off the power supply from the power outlet upon receiving a control signal from the control section, wherein the data input means is a display content and a display provided with a specific identification code. An input key for inputting data relating to the schedule is provided, and when the input key is operated, the display content and the display schedule to which the identification code corresponding to the display timing is given at the time of the input operation is displayed from the power outlet. A display device characterized by setting information for energization switching.