JP2005184584A - Remotely controllable electrical apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote control technique with which it is not necessary for maker to re-design a remote controller each time a new product is developed, and it is not necessary for a user to perform troublesome management of the remote controller when the user purchases a plurality of apparatuses each comprising a remote control function. <P>SOLUTION: While preliminarily providing two-way communication means (110, 120) in both an apparatus to be controlled (100) and a controller (remote controller 200) and providing the apparatus to be controlled with a memory (143) which stores a program for its own remote control, in the first communication between the apparatus to be controlled and the remote controller, the remote control program and identification information are exchanged between the apparatus to be controlled and the remote controller, the remote control program and the identification information of the apparatus to be controlled are stored in a memory (253) at the side of the remote controller, and the identification information of the remote controller is stored in the memory (143) at the side of the apparatus to be controlled. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote control control technology for electronic devices, and more particularly to a technology that is effective when applied to a plurality of electronic devices controlled by a common control device. For example, remote control for remotely operating a television, a VTR (video tape recorder), or the like. It relates to a technology that is effective for the controller.

  In recent years, many home electric appliances (so-called home appliances) such as televisions and VTRs have a remote control function for remote operation. However, in conventional home appliances, different devices as well as devices of the same model are accompanied by a remote controller (hereinafter referred to as a remote controller) for each device. In addition, conventional remote controls for home appliances are generally designed for each model, and generally use a method of transmitting control commands from the remote controller to home appliances using infrared rays in one way.

  For this reason, in the case of equipment with a conventional remote control function, the manufacturer must develop and design a remote control in parallel with the equipment design when developing a new product. When adding functions or changing functions, it is often necessary to change the design of the remote control. In addition, for a user, when a plurality of devices having a remote control function are purchased, the remote control is attached to each device, so it is troublesome to manage the remote control. There is a problem that a device other than the desired device may malfunction due to the operation.

  Conventionally, with respect to devices that are closely related to each other such as a TV and a VTR, there are devices that can operate two devices with a common remote controller, and remote controllers that have a learning function. However, the function of the conventional common remote controller is limited, and the remote controller having the learning function has a problem that the setting is troublesome.

In order to solve such a problem, both the controlled device and the remote controller are provided with bidirectional communication means, and a program executable on the remote controller side for remotely controlling its function is stored in the memory on the controlled device side. When a data link between the remote controller and the controlled device is established by operating the remote controller, a remote control program is downloaded from the controlled device to the remote controller, and a plurality of controlled devices can be controlled by one remote controller. Has been proposed (Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-268668 A

  In the prior invention, a plurality of controlled devices can be remotely controlled by a single remote controller, but a program download operation is executed each time the control target is changed. For this reason, it takes a long time until actual remote control is possible, and when a wireless standard called Bluetooth or a wireless LAN (local area network) is used as a communication means, communication in the same room or adjacent rooms is performed. If there are multiple controlled devices of the same model in the possible range, there is a risk that another device may operate accidentally by operating the remote control, and if there are multiple remote controls of the same method with different owners in the communicable range, There is a problem that remote control of the controlled device may be possible by a person other than the owner of the controlled device.

The object of the present invention is that the manufacturer does not need to redesign the remote control every time a new product is developed, and the user can manage the remote control even when purchasing a plurality of devices having a remote control function. The object is to provide remote control technology that becomes unnecessary.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a remote control control technology that enables remote control of a plurality of controlled devices with a single remote controller and enables quick remote control even if the controlled object is changed. It is in.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a plurality of controlled devices of the same model in a communicable range in the same room or adjacent rooms when wireless communication is used to transmit a command for remotely operating the controlled device. Even if it exists, there is no risk that another device will operate accidentally, and even if there are multiple remote controls of the same method with different owners, remote control of the controlled device by a person other than the owner of the controlled device is possible It is to provide remote control technology that does not become.
The above and other objects and novel features of the present invention will be apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.

Outlines of representative ones of the inventions disclosed in the present application will be described as follows.
That is, a bidirectional communication means is provided in both the controlled device and the remote controller, and the controlled device has a memory for storing a function for remote operation of its own function and identification information unique to each controlled device, In addition, the remote control is provided with a memory that stores unique identification information for each remote control, and for remote control between the controlled device and the remote control during the initial communication between the controlled device and the remote control. The remote control program and identification information are stored in the remote control memory, and the remote control identification information is stored in the controlled device memory. The controlled device can store the identification information of a plurality of remote controls, and the remote control can store the remote control program and the identification information of the controlled devices.

  According to the above-described means, since the remote control program is transmitted from the controlled device to the remote controller, the remote controller can remotely operate the controlled device by the received remote operation program. Equipment can be remotely controlled with a single control device, so manufacturers do not need to redesign the remote control every time they develop a new product, and users can purchase multiple devices with remote control functions In this case, troublesome remote control management becomes unnecessary. In addition, by storing the received remote operation program in association with the identification information of the controlled device, the remote control can remotely operate a plurality of controlled devices with one remote control, Since the program is downloaded and stored in advance, remote operation can be quickly performed even if the control object is changed. Furthermore, since controlled devices can be registered in a plurality of remote controllers, it is possible to own individual remote controllers for each individual rather than for each device as in the past.

  Desirably, the controlled device is provided with a function of accepting only an operation command from a registered remote controller and a registration lock function capable of not accepting an additional registration operation from a remote controller other than the remote controller of the registered identification information. As a result, it is possible to accept only operation commands from registered remote controllers and not to accept operation commands from non-registered remote controllers, and controlled devices of the same model within the communicable range of the same room or adjacent rooms. Even if there are multiple remote controls, another device may accidentally operate, and even if there are multiple remote controls of the same method with different owners in the communicable range, the registered remote control owner (the owner of the controlled device It is possible to avoid the possibility that the controlled device can be remotely operated by someone other than the person who has granted permission.

  Furthermore, preferably, the controlled device is provided with an operation lock function capable of not accepting operation commands from other registered remote controllers when operating according to commands from remote controllers corresponding to the registered identification information. . As a result, only operation commands from remote controllers registered for operation lock can be accepted, and operation commands from remote controllers not registered for operation lock can be rejected, and operations from other remote controllers can be performed when there are multiple remote controllers. It is possible to avoid an erroneous operation of the controlled device by the command.

  Also, the remote operation program is hierarchized and stored in the memory on the controlled device side, the upper or basic program is transmitted at the time of the first communication, and the lower program is based on the command from the remote control Alternatively, the extension program can be transmitted. As a result, the time required for downloading the remote operation program to the remote controller can be reduced, and complicated control can be performed as necessary.

The effects obtained by the representative ones of the inventions disclosed in the present application will be briefly described as follows.
That is, the manufacturer does not need to redesign the remote control every time a new product is developed.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a remote control system to which the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes an electric device as a controlled device such as a television, a VTR, and an air conditioner, and 200 denotes a remote control as a remote control device. The controlled device 100 and the remote controller 200 include communication interfaces 110 and 210 that can communicate bidirectionally. As the communication interfaces 110 and 210, for example, an interface having a communication protocol according to the Bluetooth standard is conceivable, but an interface having a wireless LAN communication protocol according to the IEEE802.11a standard or IrDA (Infra-red Data Association). It may be an interface for performing wired communication using standard infrared communication or Ethernet (trademark of Xerox Corporation).

  In addition to the communication interface 110, the controlled device 100 stores a processor 120 that controls the entire inside of the device, a functional circuit 130 that realizes the original functions of the device such as signal processing of video signals and audio signals, programs, data, and the like. A storage unit 140, a bus 150 for connecting them, and the like are provided. The storage unit 140 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) 141 that provides a work area for the processor 120 and can be read and written at high speed, an OS (Operating System) as basic software for controlling the device, which is device basic software, and the device. Read-only ROM (read-only memory) 142 in which fixed data such as identification information (including an ID code and address that is a device ID) is stored, device function control software that is software for controlling device functions, and the remote control side Used for storing remote control basic software and remote control extension software, which are remote control programs that can be executed in, and remote control ID that is remote control identification information and registration lock status that will be described later during remote control registration described later A rewritable nonvolatile memory 143 such as a flash memory Consists of.

  In this embodiment, the remote operation program in the non-volatile memory 143 is a remote controller that is basic software for controlling basic operations of the device such as power on / off, channel switching, volume change, etc. The operation basic software and remote control operation expansion software 1 and 2 which are expansion software for controlling more detailed operations are stored in a hierarchy. Further, the controlled device 100 of this embodiment is provided with a lock release switch 160 for giving a remote control registration lock or operation lock state release command, which will be described in detail later, to the device body. By providing such a switch, it is possible to avoid inoperability when the lock is accidentally locked or the remote control fails after the lock.

  On the other hand, in addition to the communication interface 210, the remote controller 200 stores a processor 220 that controls the entire remote controller, an input operation unit 230 having an input key such as a numeric keypad, a display unit 240 such as a liquid crystal panel, and a program and data. A unit 250, a bus 260 for connecting them, and the like. The storage unit 250 includes a RAM 251 that provides a work area for the processor 220, an OS as a basic software for controlling a remote controller that is the remote controller basic software, and remote controller identification information (including an ID code and an address) as a remote controller ID. Read-only ROM 252 for storing fixed data, remote control basic software that is a remote operation program for controlling the controlled device downloaded from the controlled device, identification information of the controlled device, and the like are stored. And a rewritable nonvolatile memory 253 used for the above.

  The remote operation program stored in the non-volatile memory 143 of the controlled device 100 is prepared in a highly versatile language such as Java, and the remote controller 200 decodes the program written in Java. It is desirable to have an environment for execution.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a software function of the controlled device 100 is added or changed, the device function control software and a remote operation program are transmitted to the controlled device 100 via the communication interface 110. Thus, it can be stored in the rewritable non-volatile memory 143 to correspond to the function addition or change. If the addition or change of software functions is not supported, the device function control software and the remote operation program may be stored in the ROM 142.
Further, the identification information of the controlled device 100 and the remote controller 200 is stored in the non-volatile memories 143 and 253 and the registers in the communication interfaces 110 and 210 instead of being stored in the ROMs 142 and 252, respectively. Anyway.

  Next, the remote control control operation in the remote control system of the embodiment of FIG. 1 will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. 2 to 5, FIG. 2 shows the control procedure on the controlled device 100 side, FIG. 3 shows the control procedure on the remote control 200 side, and FIG. 4 shows the controlled device 100 side in step S8 in FIG. FIG. 5 shows a detailed procedure for the registration / registration confirmation process in FIG. 5 and a detailed procedure for the registration process on the remote controller 200 in step S27 of FIG.

First, the control procedure on the controlled device 100 side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
When the power is turned on, the processor 120 of the controlled device 100 reads and executes the basic software of the device main body in the ROM 142, starts control according to the flowchart of FIG. 2, and first initializes the internal state of the device ( Step S1). Next, the communication interface 110 is operated to perform a search as to whether or not a remote controller capable of communication exists around the device (step S2). When there is no remote controller in the vicinity, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, a transition is made to a standby mode in which the remote controller search period is lengthened to reduce power consumption (steps S6 and S7). . When the presence of a remote control is detected in step S2, identification information of the remote control is obtained through communication with the remote control to determine whether the remote control is already registered or unregistered (step S3), and already registered. If yes, the process proceeds to step S9.

  If it is determined in step S3 that the remote controller has not been registered, it is determined whether or not it is in a registration lock state in which it does not accept registration of a new remote controller (step S4). Is transferred to the remote controller of the communication partner, and the process proceeds to steps S6 and S7. If it is determined in step S4 that the registration is not locked, the process proceeds to step S8 to execute registration / registration confirmation processing.

  In this registration / registration confirmation process, as shown in FIG. 4, first, a transmission requesting a registration operation is performed to the remote communication partner (step S51), and then a response to the registration request is determined (step S52). ). If there is no response, the process proceeds to step S53, where it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed. When the predetermined time has passed, the registration / registration confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, when a response to register is received in step S52, the received remote controller identification information is stored and registered in the nonvolatile memory 143, and then the basic operation software is transmitted to the remote controller (steps S54 and S55). ).

  Next, a registration lock confirmation request for confirming whether or not to perform registration lock for rejecting additional registration of another remote controller is transmitted to the remote controller of the communication partner (step S56). Then, the process proceeds to reception waiting (step S57), and if no reception is received even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the registration / registration confirmation process is terminated (step S58). If it is received within a predetermined time, it is determined whether or not it is an instruction to lock the registration (step S59), and if the instruction is to lock the registration, the registration is locked in the nonvolatile memory 143. (Step S60) and the registration / registration confirmation process is terminated. If the content received from the remote controller does not instruct the registration lock, the registration / registration confirmation process is terminated without locking the registration.

When the registration / registration confirmation process ends, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.
In step S9, it is determined whether or not an operation command has been received from the remote control. If not, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the cycle of communication with the remote control is lengthened. A transition is made to a sleep mode that reduces power consumption (steps S10 and S11).

If it is determined in step S9 that an operation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S12, where it is determined whether the command is from an operation lock target remote controller, which will be described later, and if it is not an operation lock target, an operation process corresponding to the received command (step After performing S13), the process returns to step S9 to receive the next operation command. On the other hand, if the remote controller is an operation lock target, after notifying the remote controller of the communication partner that the operation is locked in step S14, the process proceeds to steps S10 and S11.
Here, the operation lock is used when, for example, it is desired to prohibit an operation from another remote controller when the controlled device enters a recording mode with a VTR. By performing the operation lock, it is possible to avoid operating in response to a command from a remote controller other than the remote controller that has been locked.

  The operation lock is set in the operation process of step S13 based on an operation lock setting command from the remote controller. The controlled device that has received the operation lock setting command from the remote control stores the operation lock state and the remote control ID that is the identification information of the remote control that has transmitted the operation lock setting command in the RAM 141.

On the other hand, the operation lock is released by the operation lock release command from the locked remote controller, the power supply 0FF of the controlled device, or the lock release switch 160 of the controlled device body, and the remote controller identification information stored in the RAM 141. Is deleted, and processing for storing that the operation is not locked is performed.
Further, the remote controller that is determined to be the operation lock target is the operation lock state stored in the RAM 141 of the controlled device, the identification information stored in the RAM 141, and the remote controller that has transmitted the operation command. This is a case where the identification information does not match.

Next, the control procedure on the remote controller 200 side will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
When the power is turned on, the processor 220 of the remote controller 200 reads and executes the remote controller basic software in the ROM 252, starts control according to the flowchart of FIG. 3, and first initializes the internal state of the remote controller (step S21). Next, the communication interface 210 is operated to perform a search as to whether or not there is a controlled device to be operated around the remote controller (step S22). If there is no controlled device in the vicinity, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, a transition is made to a standby mode in which the period for searching for the controlled device is lengthened to reduce power consumption (step) S23, S24).

  When the presence of the controlled device is detected in step S22, it is determined whether or not a notification notifying that the controlled device is in the registration lock state has been received (step S25). If the registration lock state notification is received, the process proceeds to steps S23 and S24. If there is no registration lock state notification, the process proceeds to step S26 to determine whether a registration operation request is received from the controlled device of the communication partner. . If the remote controller has already been registered and no registration operation request has been received, the process proceeds to step S28. When a registration operation request is received, the process proceeds to step S27 to perform registration processing.

  In this registration process, as shown in FIG. 5, the registration confirmation screen is first displayed on the display unit 240, and then the process waits for input (steps S71 and S72). The registration confirmation screen is configured as shown in FIG. 6, for example. Specifically, a display DSP 1 indicating whether or not to register a device, a display DSP 2 indicating whether or not to download only basic functions, and whether or not to download a first-stage extended function that adds basic functions and detailed functions. Display DSP3, a display DSP4 indicating whether or not to download a basic function and a more detailed second-stage extended function, a display DSP5 indicating no registration, and the like. The user can select a display corresponding to a desired command by moving a cursor displayed on the screen, for example, by operating a key of the input operation unit 230 provided on the remote control body while viewing the display. .

  When it is determined in step S72 that there is no input, the process proceeds to step S73 to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If there is no input from the input operation unit 230 even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the registration process is performed. finish. If it is determined in step S72 that there is an input, the process proceeds to step S74 to execute processing corresponding to the input. Here, it is confirmed whether or not the input content is to be registered (step S83). If the user selects not to register, the registration process is terminated as it is, and otherwise, the input corresponding process S72 is performed. The registration confirmation content corresponding to the processing content is transmitted (step S75). Thereafter, reception of a remote control operation program sent from the controlled device of the communication partner (step S76), and processing for storing this received program and the identification information of the controlled device already received during the search in the nonvolatile memory 252 Is performed (step S77).

  Thereafter, when a transmission asking whether or not to lock the registration (step S56 in FIG. 4) is received from the controlled device, the registration lock confirmation screen is displayed, and then the process waits for input (steps S78 and S79). For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the registration lock confirmation screen includes a display DSP 6 indicating that the registration of the remote controller to the device has been completed, a display DSP 7 indicating whether or not to lock the registration, and a display DSP 8 indicating that the registration is to be locked. And a display DSP 9 for instructing not to lock.

  When it is determined in step S79 that there is an input, the process proceeds to step S80, a process corresponding to the input (registration lock or transmission indicating that the lock is not performed) is executed, and the registration process is terminated. If it is determined in step S79 that there is no input, the process proceeds to step S81, where it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If there is no input from the input operation unit 230 even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the input is set in advance. The corresponding no-input processing (for example, sending that lock is not performed) S82 is executed to end the registration processing, the registration processing in step S27 in FIG. 3 is ended, and the process proceeds to step S28.

  When the remote control proceeds to step S28 in FIG. 3, the display unit 240 displays selectable devices as shown in FIG. 8 and waits for device selection input (step S29). While the user selects a device while viewing this display screen, the operation proceeds to device operation, but does not select when there is another device to be registered. After the display of selectable devices, when a predetermined time elapses without the user selecting a device, the device shifts to a standby mode in which the search cycle is lengthened, and then returns to step S22 (steps S30 and S31).

  Therefore, if there are other devices to be registered, all of the peripheral controlled devices are registered to the remote controller by repeating steps S22 to S27, and a plurality of devices are displayed with icons or the like as shown in FIG. Made. As shown in FIG. 8, by changing the icon display mode, for example, ICON3 (low luminance display) and ICON3 (low luminance display) can be selected. Display) and a device that is registered in an operation lock state, such as ICON4 (semi-transparent display), and a device that is registered but not within a communicable area can be displayed separately. Get better.

  When the selection input of the device is confirmed in step S29, the process proceeds to step S32 to display the operation screen of the selected device as shown in FIG. 9, for example, and wait for the operation input (step S33). At this time, the operation screen display can be performed according to the basic operation program received in the registration process of step S27. FIG. 9 shows an operation screen when the device selected as an example is a VTR. Although not particularly limited, the operation screen includes a play button B1, a fast forward button B2, a fast reverse button B3, a stop button B4, a record button B5, a pause button B6, and other remote controllers described above. A button B7 for instructing an operation lock to reject the operation, buttons B8 and B9 for instructing to call an extension program, and a button B0 for instructing to return to the previous screen are displayed.

  The user instructs a desired operation on the device by selecting the operation content while viewing the display screen. After the operation screen is displayed, when a predetermined time elapses without selection of an operation by the user, the mode shifts to a sleep mode in which the period of communication with the device is lengthened to reduce power consumption (steps S34 and S35). Then, the process returns to step S33.

  If it is determined in step S33 that there is an operation input, the process proceeds to step S36. If the selected operation returns to the previous screen, the process returns to step S28 to display selectable devices. When another operation is selected and input, processing corresponding to the input and transmission of an operation command are performed (steps S37 and S38). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an operation lock notification has been received from the controlled device of the communication partner. If there is no operation lock notification, post-operation processing such as an operation confirmation display is performed (step S40), and then to step S32. Return to display selectable devices. When there is an operation lock notification, after displaying that the selected device is in the operation lock state (step S41), the process returns to step S28 to display selectable devices.

  Note that the operation lock for rejecting a command from a remote controller other than the remote controller with the operation lock is performed by transmitting an operation command in step S38 when it is determined in the operation input determination in step S33 that the operation lock button B7 is selected. The operation lock setting command is transmitted. At that time, if the other device to be controlled is not already in the operation lock state by the operation lock setting command from another remote controller, the operation lock setting command is accepted and the setting is made.

In the above, the remote controller identification information registered in the controlled device, and the controlled device identification information registered in the remote control and deletion of the operation program are not mentioned. This can be realized by deleting the contents registered with each other.
In addition, if a means for deleting registration information at any time is provided so as to operate independently, when a new device or remote control is purchased, the registered contents can be updated without an old controlled device or remote control.

  According to the embodiment of the present invention, it is not necessary for a manufacturer to redesign a remote control every time a new product is developed, and for a user, even when purchasing a plurality of devices having a remote control function, No management is required. In addition, it is possible to remotely operate a plurality of controlled devices with one remote controller, and it is possible to quickly perform remote operation even if the control target is changed. In addition, even when wireless communication is used to send a command to remotely operate a controlled device, even if there are multiple controlled devices of the same model in the communicable range of the same room or adjacent rooms Undesirable situations such as the operation of another device, and multiple remote controls of the same method with different owners exist in the communication range, enabling remote control of the controlled device by a person other than the owner of the controlled device It is possible to avoid the occurrence of an undesired situation.

  The invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Nor. For example, a remote controller is described as an image of a dedicated operating device. However, an existing device such as a mobile phone or PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) having a communication function and a function capable of executing an application program written in Java is used as a remote controller. It is also possible to do.

  In the above embodiment, the controlled device is provided with a switch for releasing the registration lock. However, a function for releasing the registration lock by a command from a registered remote controller is downloaded to the basic program of the remote controller or the basic program downloaded to the remote controller. It may be provided in the operation program. Further, in the above embodiment, the remote controller is provided with the input operation unit 230 and the display unit 240 separately. However, a device having both an input operation function and a display function such as a so-called touch panel may be used. good.

  In the above description, the case where the invention made mainly by the present inventor is applied to the remote control system of home appliances, which is the field of use behind the invention, has been described, but it is also used when remotely operating industrial equipment, robots, etc. be able to.

It is a block diagram which shows the 1st Example of the remote control system to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart which shows the control procedure by the side of the to-be-controlled apparatus which comprises the remote control system to which this invention is applied. It is a flowchart which shows the control procedure by the side of the control apparatus (remote controller) which comprises the remote control system to which this invention is applied. 3 is a flowchart showing a detailed procedure of registration / registration confirmation processing in step S8 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed procedure of the registration process in FIG.3 S27. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the registration screen of the controlled apparatus in a remote controller. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the registration lock setting screen of the controlled apparatus in a remote controller. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the selection screen of the controlled apparatus in a remote controller. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the operation input screen of the controlled apparatus in a remote controller.

Explanation of symbols

100 Electrical equipment (controlled equipment)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 110 Communication interface 120 Processor 130 Internal function circuit 140 Memory | storage part 141 RAM (volatile memory)
142 ROM (Read-only non-volatile memory)
143 Rewritable non-volatile memory 150 Bus 160 Unlock switch 200 Control device (remote controller)
210 Communication Interface 220 Processor 230 Input Operation Unit 240 Display Unit 250 Storage Unit 251 RAM
252 ROM
253 Non-volatile rewritable memory 260 bus

Claims (18)

A communication means capable of bidirectional communication with a control device that gives a command for remote control;
Control means capable of controlling an internal operation in accordance with an operation command received by the communication means;
Storage means for storing a first program for controlling its own operation;
Means for storing identification information of the control device received by the communication means in the storage means;
Means for transmitting the first program stored in the storage means to the control device by the communication means when storing the identification information in the storage means;
Means for controlling the internal operation according to the command when the communication means receives a command based on the first program from the control device;
Electrical equipment characterized by comprising The control means includes
Means for storing identification information of a plurality of control devices received by the communication means in the storage means;
Means for rejecting a command from a control device having identification information not stored in the storage means;
The electrical apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: The storage means
It consists of rewritable nonvolatile memory,
The electrical apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an identification information deleting unit that deletes the identification information stored in the storage unit. Registration prohibiting means for prohibiting registration of identification information of a control device other than the control device corresponding to the identification information stored in the storage means in the storage means;
A deregistration means for canceling the prohibited state;
The electrical apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising:   The electrical apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the identification information deleting unit is a command switch provided in the apparatus main body. A second storage means for storing a second program for controlling its own operation;
The identification information deleting means includes
4. The second program stored in the second storage unit and configured to be executed by the control unit when the communication unit receives a deletion command from the control device. The electrical equipment described. The first program stored in the storage means is hierarchized,
The electrical apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a first program of a desired hierarchy is transmitted in response to a command from the control device. Self-identification information is stored in the second storage means,
7. The electric apparatus according to claim 6, wherein when the communication unit communicates with any one of the control devices, the identification information stored in the second storage unit is transmitted.   2. A setting unit capable of setting and releasing a state in which a command from a control device other than a predetermined control device among control devices corresponding to identification information stored in the storage unit is not accepted. The electrical apparatus in any one of -8. A volatile third storage means,
The electric device according to claim 9, wherein a state in which a command from a control device other than the predetermined control device by the setting unit is not accepted is set in the third storage unit. A communication means capable of bidirectional communication with a control device that gives a command for remote control;
Control means capable of controlling an internal operation in accordance with an operation command received by the communication means;
Storage means for storing a first program for controlling its own operation;
A storage medium storing a program for controlling an electrical device comprising:
A function of searching for a control device capable of communication by operating the communication means;
A function of storing the identification information received from the searched control device in the storage means;
A function of causing the communication unit to transmit the first program stored in the storage unit to a control device corresponding to the identification information stored in the storage unit;
A function of controlling the internal operation in response to the command when the communication means receives a command based on the first program from the control device;
A storage medium storing a program having.   The storage medium according to claim 11, further comprising a program further having a function of preventing an operation of storing identification information of a control device other than the control device corresponding to the identification information stored in the storage unit in the storage unit.   12. A program further storing a program for setting a state in which a command from a control device other than the control device is not accepted based on a command from a control device corresponding to any identification information stored in the storage unit. Or the storage medium of 12.   When the first program stored in the storage means is hierarchically configured, the first program in the hierarchy corresponding to the command from the control device corresponding to any identification information stored in the storage means The storage medium according to any one of claims 11 to 13, further storing a program having a function of reading the program from the storage unit and transmitting the program by the communication unit. A communication means capable of bidirectional communication with a predetermined electrical device;
A display unit for performing display according to the content received by the communication means;
An input operation unit for inputting a command;
Control means capable of controlling the communication means and the display unit;
First storage means for storing self-identification information;
A storage medium storing a program for controlling a control device provided with a second storage means for storing information received by the communication means,
A function of searching for an electric device capable of communication by operating the communication means;
A function of transmitting the identification information to the searched electrical device;
A function for instructing to store the identification information transmitted in response to a request from the searched electrical device in a storage unit of the electrical device;
A storage medium storing a program having.   The storage medium according to claim 15, further storing a program further having a function of storing operation information of the electric device transmitted from the electric device in the second storage unit. A function of displaying all the electric devices registered by transmitting their identification information on the display unit in a predetermined display mode;
Among them, a function of displaying an electrical device that cannot be communicated by the communication means in a display mode different from the display mode of the electrical device capable of communication,
The storage medium according to claim 15, further storing a program further comprising:   18. A program that further stores a program that has a function of displaying in a display mode different from a display mode of other electrical devices, which has been communicated by the communication means that communication is possible and operation is impossible. The storage medium described.

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