JP2004177033A - Remote controller for water heater - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the immediate effect and instantaneousness of information exchange by allowing direct telephoning and the Internet connection from a bath remote controller and a kitchen remote controller for controlling a water heater. <P>SOLUTION: This remote controller for the water heater is constituted so as to be connectable to a telephone line 3 without limiting a kind of remote controller such as the bath remote controller 2-a and the kitchen remote controller 2-b. Thus, various information is transmitted to an optional telephone number, and since the Internet connection can be also performed by a display part, an operation part and a modem part arranged in the remote controller, information can be instantly exchanged, and convenience can be further improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a remote control device for a water heater.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional remote control device for a water heater, there is one having a form as shown in FIG. 3 (for example, see Patent Document 1). FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a conventional remote control device for a water heater described in Document 1. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 1 denotes a control device which is built in the water heater 10 and has a communication function. The controller 1 is connected to a kitchen remote controller 11 provided in the kitchen and a bath remote controller 2 installed in the bathroom BR. By operating the bath remote controller 2, it is possible to pour water into the bathtub B or reheat the bath. On the other hand, the ordinary telephone 32 and the base unit 4 are connected to the telephone line 3 via the automatic exchange 31.
[0003]
Further, the bath remote controller 2 is provided with a function as a slave unit that communicates with the base unit 4 via radio waves. When the bath remote controller 2 is operated, a call is made from the bath remote controller 2 via the telephone line 3. It is possible to do.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-69206 A
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described conventional configuration, a telephone call via a telephone line is limited to a bath remote control, and a call from another remote control such as a kitchen remote control is impossible.
[0006]
Further, since the bath remote control is positioned as a slave unit, it is limited in functions such as being unable to call an arbitrary telephone number, and has no function other than a telephone call.
The present invention does not limit the type of remote control that can be used for communication, and allows the remote control itself to connect to a telephone line, thereby transmitting information to an arbitrary telephone number or connecting to the Internet for further convenience. It aims to improve.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is provided with a function of connecting a telephone line to a remote control for a water heater for remotely controlling the water heater and making a call. According to the present invention, since the water heater is controlled by the water heater remote control and the telephone function is added, the convenience is further improved.
[0008]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, a telephone line can be connected to a remote control for a water heater that remotely controls a water heater, so that a telephone conversation can be performed with the remote controller for a water heater.
[0009]
In addition, a telephone line is connected to a remote control for a water heater that remotely controls a water heater, and the Internet can be established by using a display unit, a key operation unit, and a modem unit provided on the remote controller for the water heater.
[0010]
In addition, a telephone line is connected to a remote control for a water heater that remotely controls the water heater, and a plurality of remote controllers for the water heater are connected to the water heater to enable mutual communication.
[0011]
In addition, a telephone line is connected to a remote control for a water heater that remotely controls the water heater, and the Internet connection enables the reception data to be transmitted to another display device.
[0012]
Further, by connecting a telephone line to a remote control for the water heater that remotely controls the water heater, it is possible to transmit data such as abnormality or usage status of the water heater to a specific telephone number.
[0013]
【Example】
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0014]
(Example)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a water heater remote controller according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a device main body, and 2 denotes a remote control for a water heater for remotely controlling the device main body 10 (2-a: for a bath, 2-b: for a kitchen, in which the telephone line 3 is connected for a kitchen. 3 may be a telephone line, 1 may be a device control circuit for controlling devices, and 12 may be a wireless communication unit connected to the device body 1.
[0015]
FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the water heater remote controller. As shown in the figure, the remote controller 2-b for the water heater to which the telephone line 3 is connected can press the outside line switch 5 and operate the dial 53 to make a telephone conversation using the transmitter 51 and the receiver 52. When the call is completed, the call can be disconnected by pressing the disconnection switch 7.
[0016]
In addition, by pressing the extension switch 6, it is possible to talk with another remote control 2-a for a water heater or the like. When the call is completed, the call can be disconnected by pressing the disconnection switch 7.
[0017]
By pressing the Internet switch 55, the operation switch 56, the modem 54, and the display unit 21 can be connected to the Internet to receive information.
[0018]
The information can be transmitted to another display device (such as a television or a personal computer). Pressing the switch 7 disconnects the Internet connection.
[0019]
In addition, data such as the abnormality of the water heater and the use condition can be transmitted from the device control circuit 1 to the water heater remote controller 2-b, and can be transmitted to an arbitrary telephone number via the telephone line 3.
[0020]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the type of remote control (kitchen, bath, etc.) is not limited, the remote control itself is connected to a telephone line, and various information is transmitted to an arbitrary telephone number. Because it can be connected to the Internet, the necessary information can be exchanged immediately and the convenience is further improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a remote control device for a water heater according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating details of the remote control device. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a remote control device for a conventional water heater. ]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control circuit 2-a, 2-b Remote controller for water heater 3 Telephone line 5 External switch 10 Water heater 21 Display unit 54 Modem 55 Internet switch 56 Operation switch

Claims (5)

A remote controller for a water heater that has a function of connecting a telephone line to a remote controller for a water heater that remotely controls the water heater and making a call. A remote control device for a water heater that can be connected to the Internet by connecting a telephone line to a remote controller for the water heater that remotely controls the water heater and using a display unit, a key operation unit, and a modem unit provided in the remote controller for the water heater. A water heater remote control device comprising a plurality of water heater remote controls for remotely controlling a water heater, and connecting the plurality of water heater remote controls to telephone lines, respectively, so that they can talk with each other. 3. The remote control device for a water heater according to claim 2, wherein the data received from the Internet can be transmitted to another display device. The remote control device for a water heater according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein data such as an abnormal state or a use state of the water heater can be transmitted to a specific telephone number.

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