JP2006013572A - Remote control unit and lighting fixture provided with same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote control unit capable of easily and surely switching an ID of a remote control receiver, and to provide a lighting fixture provided with the remote control unit. <P>SOLUTION: The remote control receiver 2 can be made to be changeable in its ID using an ID changing switch 21. The ID revision switch 21 can be switched ON or OFF, and when the ID changing switch 21 is in the ON state and the remote control receiver 2 receives a signal including an ID transmitted from a remote control transmitter 1, an ID switching setting section 22 of the remote control receiver 2 sets the ID transmitted from the remote control transmitter 1 as the ID of the remote control receiver 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote control device that enables a remote control operation and a lighting fixture including the remote control device.

  Remote control devices that can remotely control appliances such as electrical appliances are widely used. Also in the field of lighting fixtures, lighting fixtures equipped with a remote control device for remotely operating the lighting fixture to turn on / off the power, dimming, thinning lighting, and the like are known. Further, as shown in Patent Document 1 below, a lighting device that is configured to be retrofitted with a remote control device is also known.

  Such a remote control device generally assigns an ID to each of the remote control transmitter and the remote control receiver, and only the remote control receiver having an ID that matches the ID transmitted from the remote control transmitter is transmitted from the remote control transmitter. The operation signal is allowed (remote operation is possible).

Further, when using a plurality of devices of the same type and / or the same manufacturer, each of the remote control transmitter and the remote control receiver is configured so that a plurality of devices are not operated with one remote control transmitter (or to operate a plurality of devices). Has a plurality of (in many cases, two) IDs, and each of the remote control transmitter and the remote control receiver is provided with an ID changeover switch that enables switching between these IDs. Conventionally, a DIP switch, a rotary switch, or the like is used as the ID changeover switch.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-321038

  However, such a remote control device has the following problems. That is, in the remote control device, when the ID of the remote control transmitter is switched, it is necessary to switch to an ID that matches the ID of the remote control transmitter even in the remote control receiver of the instrument operated by the remote control transmitter. However, there is a problem in that it is necessary to switch the DIP switches and the like of both the remote control transmitter and the remote control receiver. That is, after setting the ID in the remote control transmitter, the user remembers the ID number set in the remote control transmitter and switches the DIP switch to a position corresponding to the ID number in the remote control receiver. There was a need.

  In particular, when three or more IDs can be switched, for example, when a slide-type switch that can be switched to three or more values is used, it is necessary to visually check whether or not the ID has been slid (at positions other than both ends). However, on the remote control receiver side, the device with the remote control receiver is fixed in a place where it is difficult to reach, or because of the design, etc. In the case where it is provided on the other back side or the like, there is a problem that it may be difficult to visually and finely switch the ID changeover switch.

  In particular, there are many types of lighting fixtures that are attached to the ceiling or the wall, and it is difficult to reach and the ID changeover switch is difficult to see and switch, such as the switch being hidden behind for design reasons. In some cases, there are relatively many cases.

  The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a remote control device that can easily and reliably perform ID switching of a remote control receiver and a lighting fixture including the remote control device. To do.

  A remote control device according to the present invention includes a remote control transmitter having a predetermined ID and a remote control receiver having a predetermined ID, and is transmitted from the remote control transmitter together with an operation signal for remotely operating a predetermined instrument. When the ID of the remote control and the ID of the remote control receiver coincide with each other, the remote control device allows the operation signal in the remote control receiver, and whether the remote control receiver changes the ID depending on whether it is on or off An ID change switch that switches whether or not, and an ID change setting unit that sets the ID transmitted from the remote control transmitter as the ID of the remote control receiver while the ID change switch is in the ON state.

  According to the remote control device having the above configuration, the remote control transmitter and the remote control receiver each have a predetermined ID. When the remote control receiver receives the ID transmitted together with the operation signal from the remote control transmitter, the remote control receiver allows the operation signal when the ID included in the transmitted signal matches the ID of the remote control receiver. The operation signal is transmitted to the appliance connected to the remote control receiver.

  Here, the remote control receiver can be brought into a state in which the ID of the remote control receiver can be changed by the ID change switch. The ID change switch can be switched on or off. When a signal including ID is transmitted from the remote control transmitter when the ID change switch is in the on state, the ID change setting unit of the remote control receiver The ID transmitted from the remote control transmitter is set as the ID of the remote control receiver.

  As described above, when changing the ID in the remote control receiver, as long as the ID change switch is turned on, it is possible to transmit the ID from the remote control transmitter so that the operation signal should be allowed on the remote control receiver side. It is possible to perform ID switching setting for determining whether or not. Therefore, the user does not need to remember the ID of the remote control transmitter, or does not need to visually check the ID change switch of the remote control receiver, and can easily and surely set ID switching using the remote control transmitter. This is particularly effective when many IDs can be switched.

  Preferably, the ID change switch is configured to be a push switch.

  In this case, when performing ID switching setting, when the ID from the remote control transmitter is received with the push switch being pressed, the ID of the remote control receiver is switched to the ID transmitted from the remote control transmitter. . By using such a push button, it is possible to easily and reliably grasp whether or not the device is in the on state without visual inspection.

  Preferably, the remote control transmitter has a plurality of predetermined IDs, and is configured to have an ID changeover switch for switching which ID is transmitted among the plurality of IDs.

  In this case, in the remote control transmitter, by switching the ID changeover switch, it is possible to switch which ID among a plurality of IDs is added to transmit the operation signal. As a result, a plurality of lighting fixtures can be operated independently with one remote control transmitter.

  Moreover, the lighting fixture which concerns on this invention comprises the remote control apparatus of the said structure.

  According to the lighting fixture having the above configuration, the above configuration is incorporated as a remote control device for power on / off and dimming control in a lighting fixture that is often suspended from the ceiling or fixed in a place that is difficult to reach. Thus, the ID switching setting can be performed easily and reliably.

  According to the remote control device of the present invention, when the ID change is performed in the remote control receiver, the operation signal is transmitted on the remote control receiver side by transmitting the ID from the remote control transmitter as long as the ID change switch is turned on. Can be set to change the ID of a signal that should be permitted. Therefore, the user does not need to remember the ID of the remote control transmitter, or does not need to visually check the ID change switch of the remote control receiver, and can easily and surely set ID switching using the remote control transmitter. This is particularly effective when many IDs can be switched.

  Further, according to the lighting apparatus according to the present invention, as a remote control device for power on / off and dimming control in a lighting apparatus that is often suspended from the ceiling or fixed in a place that is difficult to reach, By incorporating the configuration, the ID switching setting can be easily and reliably performed.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a lighting fixture will be described as an example of a fixture to which the remote control device is applied. However, fixtures other than the lighting fixture (for example, electrical appliances such as an air conditioner, a fan, a television, a video deck, and an audio device). Is also applicable.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the remote control device according to the present embodiment includes a remote control transmitter 1 having a predetermined ID and a remote control receiver 2 having a predetermined ID, for remotely operating a predetermined instrument. A remote control device that permits the operation signal in the remote control receiver 2 when an ID (transmission ID) transmitted from the remote control transmitter 1 together with an operation signal matches the ID of the remote control receiver 2 The remote control receiver 2 has an ID change switch 21 for switching whether or not to change the ID depending on whether it is on or off, and the ID (from the remote control transmitter 1 while the ID change switch is on). And an ID switching setting unit 22 for setting the transmission ID) to the ID of the remote control receiver 2.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the above configuration, the remote control receiver 2 receives a signal from the transmission unit 12 of the remote control transmitter 1 and an operation signal after performing ID authentication of the received signal. A signal control unit 25 for transmitting to the lighting fixture, a memory 24 capable of storing a plurality of IDs, and a transmission ID included in a signal received by the reception unit 23 when the ID change switch 21 is in the ON state An ID switching setting unit 22 for switching to the ID of the ID, and the ID change switch 21, the ID switching setting unit 22, the receiving unit 23, the memory 24, and the signal control unit 25 function while being connected to the signal bus 26. Configured to do so.

  Note that a RAM, a ROM, or the like can be appropriately applied to the memory 24, and a CPU or the like can be applied to the ID switching setting unit 22 and the signal control unit 25.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of a lighting fixture provided with a remote control receiver in the present embodiment. 2A shows a stand-type dimmable lighting fixture, and FIG. 2B shows a ceiling-hanging type four-lamp lighting fixture. In the configuration of the remote control receiver 2 in FIG. 1, the receiving unit 23 for receiving a signal from the remote control transmitter 1 and the ID change switch 21 are attached in a state where they are exposed. The configuration is built in the lighting fixture 3.

  The ID change switch 21 is preferably disposed at a position that is as inconspicuous as possible for reasons such as design. For example, the ID change switch 21 is installed inside the luminaire 3 and configured to be accessible from the outside. In normal times (except when the ID switching is set), the ID change switch 21 is accessed with a cover or the like. The structure which covers the opening part for) is applicable. This is particularly effective for the lighting fixture 3 where aesthetics are important.

  On the other hand, the remote control transmitter 1 has a plurality of predetermined IDs, and is configured to include an ID changeover switch 11 for switching which ID among the plurality of IDs is transmitted as the transmission ID.

  In the present embodiment, the remote control transmitter 1 generates an operation signal based on an instruction of the operation panel 14, a memory 13 that stores its own ID (s), an operation panel 14 that is a user interface, and A signal generation unit 15 that adds any ID to the operation signal, and an ID (transmission ID) to be transmitted from among a plurality of IDs stored in the memory 13 in the signal generation unit 15 based on an instruction from the ID changeover switch 11 An ID switching setting unit 16 that performs setting for switching between and a transmission unit 12 that transmits the signal generated in the signal generation unit 15 to the remote control receiver 2, and includes a transmission unit 12, a memory 13, a signal generation unit 15, and an ID The switching setting unit 16 is configured to function while connected to the signal bus 17.

  Note that a RAM, a ROM, or the like can be appropriately applied to the memory 13, and a CPU or the like can be applied to the ID switching setting unit 16 and the signal generation unit 15.

  FIG. 3 is an external view of the remote control transmitter according to this embodiment. The remote control transmitter 1 in FIG. 3 is a remote control transmitter 1 that can transmit a signal from the transmission unit 12 in order to remotely operate a lighting fixture 3 corresponding to any ID, and any ID is a transmission ID. An ID changeover switch 11 for switching between them, and a state changeover switch 141 for switching to any one of a plurality of illumination states each time it is operated. Each time this state switch 141 is pressed, a predetermined illumination state is switched. For example, in the luminaire 3 in FIG. 2B, every time the state changeover switch 141 is pressed, all lamps are turned on → decimated lighting (2 lights / 4 lights) → off → all lamps are turned on →. Is done.

  In addition, the remote control transmitter 1 of the present embodiment also includes dimming switches 144a and 144b for dimming, as shown in FIG. For example, in the lighting fixture 3 of FIG. 2A, dimming that multistagely brightens each time the dimming switch 144a is pressed, while dimming that multistagely darkens every time the dimming switch 144b is pressed. Is set to be performed. It should be noted that while the dimming switches 144a and 144b are being pressed, it may be set such that dimming that becomes continuously brighter or dimmed that becomes darker is performed. In addition, a configuration in which dimming is performed only by the state changeover switch 141 without using the dimming switch 144 is also possible. For example, in the luminaire 3 of FIG. 2A, every time the state changeover switch 141 is pressed, all lamps are turned on → 80% dimming → 50% dimming → 30% dimming → off → all lamps are turned on. It may be performed. In this case, even if an operation of pressing the same state change switch 141 is performed, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which different lighting states can be switched depending on the lighting fixture 3 that has received the operation signal.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ID changeover switch 11 is configured by assignment buttons 111,..., 116 that can be assigned for each ID. Further, a collective button 143 capable of operating all assigned IDs simultaneously (all IDs can be transmitted as transmission IDs) and a turn-off button 142 for turning off the luminaires 3 of a predetermined ID or all IDs are provided. Yes. Furthermore, various switches for performing various operations, such as a turn-off timer switch 145 that turns off after a predetermined time and a turn-on timer switch 146 that turns on after a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 3, can be provided as appropriate.

  According to the remote control transmitter 1 having the above-described configuration, the corresponding ID is set as the transmission ID of the remote control transmitter 1 (in the operation signal) by pressing one of the assignment buttons 111,. It is stored in the memory 13 (as an added ID).

  Here, you may provide the display part which displays the lighting fixture 3 currently selected. Specifically, for example, the configuration may be such that the allocation buttons 111,..., 116 can each emit light when the button is pressed.

  Thereafter, when the state change switch 141 is pressed, the transmission signal S including the transmission ID and the operation signal and generated by the signal generation unit 15 is transmitted. Details will be described later. The signal transmitted from the transmission unit 12 may be a radio wave or an infrared ray.

  Thus, by having the ID changeover switch 11, a plurality of lighting fixtures can be operated with one remote control transmitter 1. Furthermore, by switching the illumination state using the ID switching switch 11, it is possible to easily switch various illumination patterns respectively set in the plurality of lighting fixtures 3 with one switch.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of assignment buttons 111,..., 116 are exemplified as the ID changeover switch 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a configuration in which the transmission ID is switched every time one button is pressed, A configuration in which a transmission ID is switched by inputting a number assigned to each ID by an input button, a configuration in which a circuit contact is switched by a lever or a slide operation, and a transmission ID is switched. Various applications are possible.

  Further, an ID transmission switch may be provided separately from the state changeover switch 141 so that only the transmission ID can be transmitted.

  According to the remote control device having the above configuration, the remote control transmitter 1 and the remote control receiver 2 each have a predetermined ID and are stored in the memories 13 and 24, respectively. Here, although ID is not limited to this, For example, what digitized the number (channel 1, channel 2, ...) etc. which were allocated for every transmission channel is applicable.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of operations of the remote control device in the present embodiment. When the user gives an operation instruction such as power on / off using the operation panel 14 of the remote control transmitter 1 (step S11), the signal generation unit 15 generates an operation signal based on the operation instruction (step S12). . At this time, a predetermined ID is read from the memory as a transmission ID, the transmission ID is added to the operation signal, and the transmission signal S is generated (step S13). FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a signal sequence of a transmission signal transmitted from the remote control transmitter. As shown in FIG. 5, the transmission signal S generated by the signal generation unit 15 includes a header, an identification code (a manufacturer code that avoids interference with products of other companies, a product code that avoids interference between different types of products), a transmission ID, and the like. , Operation signals, and footers. The transmission signal S generated in the signal generation unit 15 is transmitted from the transmission unit 12 (step S14).

  On the other hand, such a transmission signal S is received by the receiving unit 23 of the remote control receiver 2 (step S21). At this time, the identification code is authenticated. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the ID change switch 21 is in an off state (step S22). If the ID change switch 21 is in the off state (Yes in step S22), the transmission ID included in the transmission signal S (added to the operation signal) is authenticated (step S23). That is, the remote control receiver 2 reads the ID (for example, channel 1) set as its own ID in the signal control unit 25 from the memory 24, and the transmission ID included in the signal transmitted from the remote control transmitter 1 It is determined whether or not they match (step S24).

  At this time, when a different transmission ID (for example, channel 2) is transmitted to the ID (for example, channel 1) set in the remote control receiver 2 (No in step S24), the operation signal is received by the received illumination. Since it is inappropriate as an instruction for the fixture 3, no operation instruction is given to the lighting fixture (the operation signal is ignored and the transmission signal S is deleted). On the other hand, if the ID set in the remote control receiver 2 matches the transmission ID added to the operation signal (Yes in step S24), the operation signal is permitted and the lighting apparatus connected to the remote control receiver 2 An operation signal is transmitted to (step S25).

  Here, ID switching setting in the remote control receiver 2 will be described. The remote control receiver 2 can be in a state in which the ID can be changed in the remote control receiver 2 by the ID change switch 21. The ID change switch 21 can be switched on or off. When the ID change switch 21 is in the on state in step S22 (No in step S22), the remote control included in the transmission signal S from the remote control transmitter 1 is used. The ID of the transmitter 1 is set as the ID of the remote control receiver 2 by the ID switching setting unit 22 in the remote control receiver 2 and stored in the memory 24 (step S26).

  Note that after the ID switching setting in step S26, the operation signal transmitted together with the transmission ID used for ID switching may be invalid (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 4) or valid (indicated by a broken line in FIG. 4). An operation signal (power on / off, dimming, etc.) may be transmitted to the luminaire 3.

  As described above, when the ID change is performed in the remote control receiver 2, as long as the ID change switch 21 is turned on, an operation signal is transmitted on the remote control receiver 2 side by transmitting the transmission ID of the remote control transmitter 1. An ID switching setting for certifying whether the signal should be allowed can be performed. Therefore, the user does not need to remember the ID (transmission ID) of the remote control transmitter 1, and does not need to visually check the ID change switch 21 of the remote control receiver 2, and can easily and reliably use the remote control transmitter 1. Change settings can be made. This is particularly effective when many IDs can be switched.

  In addition, the remote control device having the above-described configuration is used for lighting on / off and dimming control in a lighting fixture that is often suspended from the ceiling or fixed in a place that is difficult to reach as shown in FIG. By applying as a remote control device, ID switching setting can be performed easily and reliably.

  The remote control receiver 2 may be configured as a general-purpose remote control receiver that is designed to receive the transmission signal of the remote control transmitter 1 and is configured to be retrofitted to various lighting fixtures 3.

  In the present embodiment, the ID change switch 21 is configured to be a push switch as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. In this case, when the ID switching setting is performed, when the transmission ID is received from the remote control transmitter 1 while the push switch is pressed, the ID of the remote control receiver 2 is transmitted from the remote control transmitter 1 that has been transmitted. The transmission ID is set to be switched. By using such a push button, it is possible to easily and reliably grasp whether or not it is in the on state without visual observation (even by groping).

  In addition, it is good also as using the push switch provided with the lock mechanism with which an ON state is maintained once pressed. This is effective when it is relatively difficult to operate the remote control transmitter 1 while pressing the push switch that is the ID change switch 21 in the lighting fixture 3 that is attached to a place that is difficult to reach. At this time, a configuration may be adopted in which the lock mechanism is released by pressing the push button once again in the on state, and the remote control receiver 2 in which the ID change switch 21 is in the on state is used. After the transmission ID is transmitted from the transmitter 1 and the ID is switched and set (after step S26), the electric circuit has a mechanism that releases the lock state of the ID change switch 21 (automatically returns the on state to the off state). It is good also as forming using etc.

  Here, in this embodiment, a push switch is used as the ID change switch 21. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be variously applied as long as it can be switched on or off. For example, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a DIP switch, a lever switch, or the like that can be switched to one of two values (on / off) (not taking an intermediate value) is applicable. Even in these cases, a lock mechanism may be provided (a configuration that maintains the on state), or a configuration that automatically returns to the off state.

It is a schematic block diagram of the remote control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an external view of the lighting fixture provided with the remote control receiver in this embodiment. It is an external view of the remote control transmitter in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation of the remote control apparatus in this embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the example of the signal sequence transmitted from a remote control transmitter.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Remote control transmitter 11 ID change switch 2 Remote control receiver 21 ID change switch 22 ID change setting part 3 Lighting fixture

Claims (4)

A remote control transmitter having a predetermined ID and a remote control receiver having a predetermined ID, and an ID transmitted from the remote control transmitter together with an operation signal for remotely operating a predetermined instrument and the remote control receiver A remote control device that allows the operation signal in the remote control receiver when the ID matches,
The remote control receiver has an ID change switch for switching whether or not to change the ID depending on whether it is on or off, and the ID transmitted from the remote control transmitter while the ID change switch is on. A remote control device comprising an ID switching setting unit for setting an ID.   The remote control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the ID change switch is a push switch.   3. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the remote control transmitter has a plurality of predetermined IDs, and has an ID changeover switch for switching which one of the plurality of IDs is transmitted.   A lighting fixture comprising the remote control device according to claim 1.

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