JP2003521145A - Remote power control unit - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] The disclosed remote power supply control device is a remote receiving unit that controls the power supply of electric lights such as fluorescent lamps and incandescent lamps, household electrical appliances such as multi-outlets, TVs, clocks, and the like by a power supply control signal of a remote controller. When the user uses each product, the remote controller can be turned on and off remotely by pointing the product at the product, and of course, the power consumption can be minimized even in the plug-in state where the product is not used. . The present invention provides a remote controller that converts and transmits a power control signal when a key for controlling power is input by a user, a socket that supplies external power to the lamp, and one end coupled to the socket and the other end connected to the socket. Is comprised of a connector to which an electric light is coupled, and a receiving unit which is provided at a predetermined position of the connector and outputs an on / off switching signal from a socket according to a power control signal applied from a remote controller to supply / cut off power. .

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

  The present invention relates to a remote power control device.

More specifically, electric lights such as fluorescent lamps and incandescent light bulbs, multi-outlet appliances, home appliances such as TVs, clocks, and the like are equipped with a remote receiving unit that controls the power supply by a power supply control signal of a remote controller, and the user can use each product When using, the remote controller can be turned on and off remotely toward the product, and of course, the plug-in (
The present invention also relates to a remote power supply control device capable of suppressing the consumption of electricity as much as possible even in the plug-in state.

[0003]

[Prior art]

Generally, a remote controller is used when remotely controlling the power supply and various functions of various electronic products such as electric lights, VCRs, TVs, audio devices, etc.
Widely used due to its convenience in use.

Such a remote controller can be used not only for any one product but also for any product, and a power supply for only on / off control of the product. There are many types such as remote controllers for control.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a remote control device for an electric light according to the conventional technique as described above.

As shown in the figure, a remote control device for an electric light includes a signal receiving unit (2) provided with a power control signal from a remote controller (1) and an amplifying unit for amplifying the power control signal of the signal receiving unit (2). (3), a memory unit (4) that stores data of a reference power ON / OFF signal, a power control signal provided from the amplification unit (3), and a memory (4)
A microcomputer (5) that outputs a switching signal for turning on / off the electric light (7) based on the data of the power on / off signal updated from the electric power source (7) according to the switching signal of the microcomputer (5). ) Is composed of a switching unit (6) which performs a blinking operation.

In the conventional remote control device for the electric light having the above-described structure, when the user uses the key provided on the remote controller (1) and presses the power on or off key, this key signal is transmitted. The signal is received by the signal receiving unit (2), amplified through the amplifying unit (3), and then applied to the microcomputer (5).

Then, in the microcomputer (5), the light (7) is turned on by the power control signal input in the amplifier (3) and the power on / off signal data input in the memory (4). A switching signal for turning on / off is output to the switching unit (6), which causes the switching unit (6) to blink the electric light (7).

However, the conventional remote power control device as described above not only has a high installation cost, but also is very inconvenient to construct, and the number of products used for on / off control is limited. , There was a problem that users could not use it in various places.

Even when a plurality of products are controlled remotely via one main device,
There is a problem in that the probability of malfunction due to noise on the power line itself is extremely high and the reliability of the product is reduced.

[0011]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

An object of the present invention is to provide a remote receiving unit for controlling power supply by a power supply control signal of a remote controller in electric lights such as fluorescent lamps and incandescent bulbs, multi-outlet, home electric appliances such as TV, clocks, etc., and a user uses each product. At the same time, not only the remote controller can be turned on and off remotely towards the product, but also a remote power supply control device that can suppress the consumption of electricity as much as possible even when the product is not used To do.

In order to achieve such an object, the remote power control device according to the present invention, when a user inputs a key for controlling the power supply, converts the key signal into a power control signal for transmission. A controller, a socket for supplying external power to the light, a connector at one end of which is connected to the socket and the other end of which is connected to the light, and which is provided at a predetermined position of the connector and is turned on according to the power control signal applied from the remote controller. It is characterized by comprising a signal receiving unit for outputting / off switching signal from a socket to supply / shut off power.

[0013]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

The remote power supply control device according to the present invention, when a user inputs a key for controlling the power supply, converts the key signal into a power supply control signal and transmits the remote control, a multi-outlet, and a power supply for the multi-outlet. It is characterized in that it comprises a signal receiving unit which is provided near the lead-in of the line and which outputs a power-off switching signal for the main power source and a power-off switching signal for each outlet when a power control signal is received from the remote controller.

The remote power control device according to the present invention, when a user inputs a key for controlling the power, converts the key signal into a power control signal and transmits the remote control, an electric / electronic product, A connector that plugs into a plug formed at the end of the power line of electrical and electronic products, and is provided at a predetermined position on the connector. When a power control signal is received from a remote controller, it outputs a cutoff switching signal for the main power. It is characterized by comprising a signal receiving unit for.

In the remote power control device according to the present invention, when a user inputs a key for controlling the power, a remote controller that converts the key signal into a power control signal and transmits the signal, a timepiece, and a timepiece. The signal receiving unit is provided at a predetermined position on the front surface and receives a power supply control signal from a remote controller to output an on / off switching signal, and a predetermined position capable of illuminating the front surface of the timepiece. It is characterized by comprising a light bulb that blinks in accordance with an on / off switching signal output from the device, and an alarm signal control unit that controls the generation of an alarm in accordance with the on / off switching signal output from the receiving unit.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

  Hereinafter, a remote power control device of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 and 3A and 3B are views showing a remote power supply control device according to the present invention applied to an electric lamp, and its configuration is as follows.

When the user inputs a key for controlling the power supply, the remote controller (10) wirelessly transmits the power supply control signal.

The signal receiving unit (20) has connectors (40), (40A), (40B) described later.
Of the socket (30), which will be described later, and which receives the power control signal transmitted from the remote controller (10) and which is provided at a predetermined position of the on-off switching signal.
30A) and (30B) to supply / interrupt the power supply.

The sockets (30), (30A), (30B) are provided on a wall or the like, and the receiving unit (2
0) outputs an on / off switching signal according to an electric light (50), (5
0A) and (50B) are supplied / cut off with an external power source.

The connectors (40), (40A), (40B) have sockets (30) at one end,
(30A), (30B), the other end is a light (50), (50A), (50
IR (Infr) output from the remote controller (10) after being combined with B).
The signal receiving unit (20) is provided at a position where it is easy to receive an ared) or RF (Radio Frequency) signal.

Among the above-mentioned connectors, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of auxiliary sockets (41) capable of connecting a small electric lamp are formed with a certain space outside the connector (40) to form a multi-product. In this case, the remote controller (10
), Power control of each electric lamp can be performed.

Although the connectors (40A) and (40B) shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B are described as being coupled to the sockets (30A) and (30B) in the description of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto. Other than this, the connector (40A),
It is also possible to provide (40B) inside the socket without separately forming it.

As the electric lights (50), (50A), (50B), in addition to the incandescent lamp and the fluorescent lamp shown in the drawings, all kinds of electric lamps such as a halogen lamp and a three-wavelength lamp can be used.

4 and 5 show a remote power control device according to the present invention as a multi outlet.
It is a figure showing what was applied to V etc., respectively.

As shown in the figure, the remote controller (10) has the same functions as those shown in FIGS.
As described in B, when the user inputs a key for controlling the power supply, this key signal is converted into a power supply control signal and wirelessly transmitted.

The signal receiving unit (20) is connected to a plug (near the power line of the multi-outlet (60) or a plug formed at the end of the power line of an electric / electronic product such as a television receiver (70)). 80), the remote controller (10)
When the power supply control signal is received, the main power supply cutoff switching signal is output.

At this time, in the case of the multi-outlet (60), all the power sources are shut off or the power sources of the respective outlets are shut off in accordance with the power control key operation of the remote controller (10) by the user similarly to FIG. 2 described above. it can.

The connector (80) connected to the plug formed at the end of the power supply line of the electric / electronic product such as the television receiver (70) is connected to the plug formed at the end of the power supply line of the electric / electronic product. It can be formed as a multi-type product that can be connected to the connecting cord.

In an electric / electronic product such as a television receiver (70), a remote controller (not shown) of the electric / electronic product itself is provided without using a specific remote controller (10) for power supply control. The main power can be shut off in synchronization with the on / off of the power switch.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a remote power supply control device according to the present invention applied to a timepiece.

As shown in the figure, the remote controller 10 transmits a power control signal wirelessly when a user inputs a key for controlling the power, as described in FIGS. 2 to 5. To be done.

The receiving unit (20) is provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the timepiece (90), receives a power control signal from the remote controller (10), and outputs an ON / OFF switching signal to a light bulb (91) or an alarm described later. The signal is output to the signal control unit (92) so that blinking of the light bulb (91) and generation of an alarm can be controlled.

The light bulb (91) can illuminate the front surface of the timepiece (90), is provided at a predetermined position, and blinks according to the ON / OFF switching signal output from the signal receiving unit (20).

The alarm signal control unit (92) controls the generation of an alarm according to the ON / OFF switching signal output from the signal receiving unit (20).

Further, FIG. 7 is a view showing another embodiment in which the remote power supply control device according to the present invention is applied to an electric lamp, and its configuration is as follows.

That is, as described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6, the remote controller 10 transmits a power control signal wirelessly when the user inputs a key for controlling the power.

The receiving unit (20) is provided at a predetermined position of the connector (40C), receives a power control signal transmitted from the remote controller (10), and outputs an ON / OFF switching signal to a socket (30C) described later. Output to supply / shut off power.

The socket (30C) is provided on a wall or the like, and supplies / shuts off the external power supply to the electric light (50C) according to the ON / OFF switching signal output from the signal receiving unit (20).

One end of the connector (40C) is coupled to the socket (30C) and the other end is an electric lamp (
IR or R output from the remote controller (10) after being combined with 50C)
The receiving unit (20) is provided at a position where the F signal can be easily received.

At this time, together with the receiving unit (20) provided in the connector (40C) described above,
In order to more efficiently receive the signal output from the remote controller (10), the electric wire is hung down outside the connector (40C), and a reception sensor (21B in FIG. 9 described later) is further provided at the end. It can also be configured.

Here, FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the remote controller and the receiving unit used in FIGS. 2 to 6, and the configuration is as follows.

As shown in FIG. 8, the remote controller (10) receives a key signal via the key input unit (11) equipped with a power control key operated by a user and the key input unit (11). An address unit (12) that generates an address for the corresponding key signal when input, and an oscillator (13) that outputs a reference oscillation signal when the key signal is input via the key input unit (11); An encoding unit (14) that encodes the key signal output from the address unit (12) according to a reference oscillation signal output from the oscillation unit (13) and an IR or a power control signal encoded from the encoding unit (14). It is composed of a signal transmitting unit (15) for converting into an RF signal and outputting it, and a power supply unit (16).

The signal receiving unit (20) detects the power supply control signal output from the remote controller (10), and the signal receiving sensor unit (21).
When a signal is detected through 21), an oscillation section (22) that outputs a reference oscillation signal, and a reception sensor section (21) according to the reference oscillation signal output from the oscillation section (22)
And a on / off switching signal output from the decoding part (23), which decodes a key signal input via the keypad and outputs an on / off switching signal or a main power cutoff switching signal. Alternatively, an address part (24) that detects an address included in the main power supply cutoff switching signal and outputs an on / off switching signal or a main power supply cutoff switching signal for each address from an interface part (25) described later, and an address part (24) An interface section (25) for interfacing so that the ON / OFF switching signal or the main power cutoff switching signal output via 24) is output from a light, a wall outlet, a multi-outlet, an electric / electronic product, or a watch. , Marking via the interface (25) Following a ON / OFF switching signal or the main power shutoff switching signal, and a switching unit for switching the power output from the main power supply (27) (26).

FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the remote controller and the receiving unit used in FIG. 7, and the detailed description of the same portions as the configuration of FIG. 8 described above will be omitted. Only the differences will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9, the signal receiving unit (20) is a first signal receiving sensor unit provided inside the connector (40C) so as to detect the power control signal output from the remote controller (10). (21A) and a second signal receiving sensor section (21B) provided at an end of an electric wire hanging downward outside the connector (40C) so as to detect a power supply control signal output from the remote controller (10). ) And a key signal input through any one of the first and second signal receiving sensor units (21A) and (21B) to decode the key signal, and turn on / off the switching signal or the main signal. Decoding unit that outputs power cutoff switching signal (
23A), and the other constituent elements are the same as those in FIG. 8 described above.

Next, the operation of the remote power supply control device according to the present invention configured as described above will be specifically described.

First, when the remote power supply control device of the present invention is applied to an electric light (50 to 50C),
A light (50 to 5) that the user desires to control the power supply of the remote controller (10).
0C), when the power on or off key provided on the remote controller (10) is pressed, this key signal is encoded via the encoding unit (14) and converted into an IR or RF signal by the transmitting unit (15). It is converted and output.

The power control signal output in this manner is supplied to the electric lamp (50 to 50 C) and the socket (3
0 to 30C) and a connector (40 to 40C) coupled to the receiving unit (20) included in the receiving sensor unit (21), and the received power control signal is received by the decoding unit (21). 23), and the interface unit (25
An ON / OFF switching signal is applied to the switching unit (26) via (4).

Then, in the switching unit (26), the interface unit (25
) According to an on / off switching signal input via
The blinking operation of C) will be controlled.

At this time, the encoding unit (14) of the remote controller (10) described above is used.
The number coded via () can be extended to about 65,000, and remote power control can be performed without using a conventional microcomputer.

Next, when the remote power supply control device of the present invention is applied to a multi-outlet (60) or a television receiver (70), unlike the case of the above-described electric light, in the state of a plug-in that does not use a product. Also, the main power source is controlled so that the consumption of electricity can be suppressed as much as possible.

That is, while the user is not using the remote controller (10) at present, the place where the power line of the multi-outlet (60) to which the plug is connected is drawn, or the electric / electronic device such as the television receiver (70). Press the power on / off key provided on the remote controller (10) after pointing to the receiving part (20) provided on the connector (80) connected to the plug formed at the end of the power line of the product Is encoded by the encoding unit (14), converted into an IR or RF signal by the transmission unit (15), and output.

As described above, the power control signal transmitted from the remote controller (10) is received through the signal receiving sensor unit (21) of the receiving unit (20), and the received power control signal is received by the decoding unit ( It is converted into a main power cutoff switching signal via 23) and applied to the switching section 26 via the interface section 25.

As a result, in the switching unit (26), the interface unit (25
In accordance with the main power cutoff switching signal input via (4), electricity applied to the multi-outlet (60) or the television receiver (70) not currently used is suppressed as much as possible.

At this time, in the case of the multi-outlet (60), according to the user's operation of the power supply control key of the remote controller (10), all the power supplies can be shut off or the power of each outlet can be shut off, and the television receiver (70 ) And other electrical and electronic products,
Even without using a specific remote controller (10) for power control, the main power can be shut off in synchronization with the on / off of the power switch provided in the remote controller of the electric / electronic product itself.

Lastly, when the remote power control device of the present invention is applied to the timepiece (90), the user can easily check the present time even in a dark place without using strong electricity, and of course, an alarm Occurrence can be controlled.

That is, when trying to check the time in a dark place or to control the generation of an alarm signal, the user mounts the remote controller (10) at a predetermined position on the front surface of the timepiece (90). After pointing the receiving unit (20), the remote controller (
When the power on / off key provided in 10) is pressed, the encoding unit (14
) Is encoded and is converted into an IR or RF signal via the transmission unit (15) and output.

As described above, the power control signal transmitted from the remote controller (10) is received via the reception sensor unit (21) of the receiving unit (20), and the received power control signal is received by the decoding unit (23). ) Is applied to the switching unit (26) via the interface unit (25).

As a result, in the switching unit (26), the interface unit (25
), Power is supplied so that the light bulb is lit in accordance with an ON / OFF switching signal input via), or the alarm signal control unit (92) operates.
When 1) is lit, the user can easily confirm the present time and control the generation of the alarm signal through the alarm signal control section (92).

At this time, after a certain time has passed after the light bulb (91) is turned on, a timer can be attached so that the light can be turned off automatically even if the off signal is not input by the user.

[0062]

【The invention's effect】

As described above, according to the remote power supply control device of the present invention, when it is attached to each existing product, the construction is extremely simple, and the number coded through the remote controller is about 65,000. Since it can be expanded up to, it is possible to control the power supply remotely without using an expensive microcomputer, which greatly reduces the occurrence of errors and increases the reliability of the product.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a remote control device for a light according to a conventional technique.

[Fig. 2]   1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a remote power supply control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3A   1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a remote power supply control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3B   1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a remote power supply control device according to the present invention.

[Figure 4]   1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a remote power supply control device according to the present invention.

[Figure 5]   1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a remote power supply control device according to the present invention.

[Figure 6]   1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a remote power supply control device according to the present invention.

[Figure 7]   1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a remote power supply control device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a remote controller and a receiving unit used in FIGS. 2 to 6.

9 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a remote controller and a receiver used in FIG.

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Kim, John, Boo             South Korea, Seoul 150-073, Yonda             Instrument, Darrim-3 Dong, 785             -1 Hyundai Apartment 103             −306 F-term (reference) 5K048 AA16 BA32 DB01 DB02 EB02                       HA02

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A remote controller for converting a key signal into a power control signal and transmitting the key when a user inputs a key for controlling the power; a socket attached to a wall for supplying external power to a light. A connector, one end of which is connected to the socket and the other end of which is connected to an electric lamp; and an on / off switching signal from the socket, which is provided at a predetermined position of the connector, according to a power control signal applied from the remote controller. A remote power supply control device, comprising: a signal receiving unit for outputting and supplying / cutting off power. 2. A remote controller for converting a key signal into a power control signal and transmitting the key when a user inputs a key for controlling the power supply; a multi-outlet; and near the lead-in of the power line of the multi-outlet. A remote power supply control device, comprising: a signal receiving unit which is provided and which outputs a main power supply cutoff switching signal and a power supply cutoff switching signal for each outlet when a power supply control signal is received from the remote controller. 3. A remote controller for converting a key signal into a power supply control signal and transmitting the key when a user inputs a key for controlling the power supply; an electric / electronic product; a power supply wire end portion of the electric / electronic product. Connector plugged into formed plug;
And a signal receiving unit that is provided at a predetermined position of the connector and that outputs a main power cutoff switching signal when a power control signal is received from the remote controller. 4. A remote controller for converting a key signal into a power control signal and transmitting the key when a user inputs a key for controlling the power supply; a watch; a remote controller provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the watch; A signal receiving unit for receiving a power control signal from a remote controller and outputting an ON / OFF switching signal; provided at a predetermined position capable of illuminating the front face of the timepiece, and according to an ON / OFF switching signal output from the receiving unit. A remote power supply control device comprising: a flashing light bulb; and an alarm signal control unit that controls the generation of an alarm according to an on / off switching signal output from the receiving unit. 5. The remote controller includes a key input unit including a power control key operated by a user; When a key signal is input through the key input unit, an address for the corresponding key signal is generated. Address generating section; an oscillating section that outputs a reference oscillation signal when a key signal is input via the key input section; an oscillating section that outputs the key signal output from the address section according to a reference oscillation signal output from the oscillating section. The remote power supply control device according to claim 1, further comprising: an encoding unit that performs encoding; and a signal output unit that outputs a power supply control signal encoded by the encoding unit. 6. The signal receiving unit outputs a reference oscillation signal when a signal is detected through the signal receiving sensor unit, the signal receiving sensor unit detecting a power control signal output from the remote controller. Oscillator: Decoding unit that decodes a key signal input through the reception sensor unit according to a reference oscillation signal output from the oscillator and outputs an on / off switching signal or a main power cutoff switching signal; An address unit that detects an address included in an ON / OFF switching signal or a main power cutoff switching signal output from the decoding unit and outputs an ON / OFF switching signal or a main power cutoff switching signal for each address; ON / OFF switching signal output via the address section or Power-off switching signal lamp, a wall outlet, a multi-outlet, electric and electronic products,
An interface unit for interfacing so as to be output by a watch; and a switching unit for switching a power source output from a main power source unit according to an on / off switching signal or a main power source cutoff switching signal applied via the interface unit. A remote power control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 7. The remote power controller according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of auxiliary sockets for connecting a small electric lamp are formed on the outside of the connector. 8. The signal receiving unit includes a first signal receiving sensor unit provided inside the connector to detect a power supply control signal output from the remote controller; a power supply control signal output from the remote controller. As described above, the second signal receiving sensor unit provided at the end of the electric wire hanging down outside the connector; when the signal is detected through the first and second signal receiving sensor units, the reference oscillation signal An oscillating section for outputting a key signal input through any one of the first and second signal receiving sensor sections according to a reference oscillating signal output from the oscillating section, A decoding unit that outputs an on / off switching signal or a main power cutoff switching signal; / OFF switching signal or detects the address contained in the main power-off switching signal, on for each address /
An address unit for outputting an off switching signal or a main power cutoff switching signal; an interface unit for interfacing so that the on / off switching signal or the main power cutoff switching signal output via the address unit is output by a light; And a switching unit for switching the power output from the main power supply unit according to an on / off switching signal or a main power supply cutoff switching signal applied via the interface unit. Remote power control device. 9. The remote power supply control device according to claim 3, wherein the signal receiving unit operates in synchronization with a power switch provided in a remote controller of the electric / electronic product itself. 10. The remote power control of claim 3, wherein the connector is a multi-type that connects between a plug formed at the end of the power line of the electric / electronic product and a connecting cord. apparatus.