JP2007174433A - Wiring system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wiring system capable of simply building up a desired particular system by combining basic functions provided to function modules and capable of simply carrying out system expansion in matching with needs of a user at a low cost. <P>SOLUTION: A control module 4 selects function modules acting like devices for building up the particular system in a setting mode, e.g. function modules 3a, 3b, as the function modules of the particular system before building up the particular system and makes communication with the function modules 3a, 3b in an operation state to make them function as the particular system as its control. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a wiring system.

  Conventionally, in a system that performs load operation (monitoring) control through a terminal device, a transmission signal composed of a multipolar baseband signal is sent from the central monitoring device to the terminal device by time division multiplexing, and each terminal device transmits this transmission signal. There has been a system for exchanging information by using and obtaining a power supply for a terminal circuit unit (Patent Document 1).

In this system, a switch box standardized for an embedded wiring device and an operation terminal provided with an operation switch or the like using a mounting frame corresponding to the switch box are embedded in a wall surface. It is designed to be used in the same way as a wall switch. When installing two sets of operation terminals, use a double mounting frame with two mounting windows, attach a series of one side of the mounting frame to a series of switch boxes, and attach the other side to the wall. It has been arranged so that the two operation terminals are provided side by side by arranging the operation terminals on the respective mounting windows. In addition, a signal from one operating terminal (switch box side) to the other operating terminal can be obtained by bringing the conductive pieces provided between the mounting windows into contact with the lead pieces of the operating terminal provided on the mounting windows on both sides. It is configured to feed and wire the wires.
Japanese Patent No. 3136006 (paragraph numbers 0004, 0005, 0015, FIG. 1, FIG. 37)

  By the way, in the above-mentioned system, the terminal unit has only a function of taking in information from the monitoring target or load control based on the control information, and the function is limited by functions provided in advance by the terminal unit. System deployment was not something that could be done according to needs.

  Moreover, only the power line is wired for wiring devices such as ordinary outlets and switches. In that case, if the user tries to put in a system with a specific function in the future (system such as intercom system, crime prevention, fire, etc.), a separate information line must be wired for each system, There is a problem that the wiring becomes very complicated and time-consuming.

  Therefore, the information line is pre-wired together with the normal power line, and the system that can meet the future needs of the user, for example, the switch port and the outlet port as the gate device that usually exists in the building is used. As a result, a flexible wiring system that allows users to build a system with specific functions of their choice and add information devices when future needs arise while securing the necessary functions up to now. It is sought after.

  In this wiring system, for example, a video module, an audio module, an operation module, etc. are prepared as basic function modules. For example, if they are provided in several rooms in a house, the control unit of the intern system is used as these function modules. It is assumed that each functional module can function as a limb for constructing an intercom system simply by connecting.

  Therefore, if this wiring system is used, if the user prepares the necessary control unit of the system that will become the brain according to the needs, the system is constructed as if the above-mentioned basic functional modules were installed in advance. It becomes possible to function as limbs. By the way, when a specific system is introduced in the future as described above, for example, when an interphone system is first introduced and then a security (security) system is introduced, the video image is first used when constructing the interphone system. Prepare modules, audio modules, and operation modules and install them in the living room or kitchen. Then, when building a security system, install the necessary video modules, audio modules, and operation modules in the living room or kitchen. It is assumed that a plurality of devices having the same function are required in one room.

  Furthermore, as a basic function module, if a video module, an audio module, an operation module, etc. are provided in, for example, several rooms in a house, the control unit of the intercom system can be connected to these function modules. It is also possible to make the function module function as a limb for constructing the door number system.

  Therefore, if the user ¥ prepares a necessary system control unit that becomes the brain according to the needs, the user can make the above-described basic functional modules function as limbs for constructing the system. Is possible.

  In addition, when building multiple specific systems, basic function modules (video, audio, and operation) can be shared and used in one room, preventing duplication of systems and reducing costs. I can do it.

  The present invention corresponds to a wiring system that can flexibly construct a specific system in response to the needs of the user as described above. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a basic function module. It is an object of the present invention to provide a wiring system in which a desired specific system can be easily constructed by combining functions, and system development meeting user needs can be easily performed at low cost.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 includes a first communication unit and a functional unit that performs a specific operation defined in the control information sent via the first communication unit. A second communication unit that performs communication between the functional module provided and the communication unit of the functional module, and generates the control information that causes the functional module to perform a specific operation. A wiring system in which a specific system is constructed by a control module to be sent to a functional module, which acquires information on the functional module via a wired communication path, and constructs the specific system with the selected functional module Setting means for setting in the control module as a module is provided.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to easily construct a desired specific system by combining basic functions provided in the function module, and therefore it is not necessary to prepare a function module corresponding to the system in advance. It is possible to reduce the cost by using the same module, and to realize a wiring system that can be easily deployed to meet the needs of users.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the control module includes the setting unit.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the control of the function module used in the specific system, the setting can be performed in the control module, so that it is not necessary to provide a setting means separately.

  In the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or 2, the setting means searches for a function module connected to the communication path, a display means for displaying the searched function module, and the display Means for selecting and setting a function module to be used for the specific system from the function modules displayed by the means.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the function module desired to be used as a device of the specific system is searched for all the function modules connected to the communication path of the wiring system at the hand of the control module and viewed on the display means. It can be easily selected and set.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the setting means includes, in each functional module, means for selecting and setting the functional module as a functional module used in the specific system. Information is acquired from the function module via the communication path, and the function module selected based on the information is set in the control module as a function module for constructing a specific system.

  According to the invention of the fourth aspect, since the function module desired to be used in the specific system can be selected by each function module, the selection can be definitely performed.

  The invention of claim 5 is characterized in that, in the invention of claim 1 or 2, the setting means comprises means for operating the function module.

  According to the invention of claim 5, since the selection setting can be performed while confirming the operation of the functional module, the selection setting of the functional module used for the construction of the specific system can be performed without fail.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, the setting means is provided in a portable control module, and the communication path to the functional module is established by a connector connection. .

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the functional module used for the construction of the specific system can be directly set to the control module while confirming the operation at the installation location.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily construct a desired specific system by combining basic functions provided in the function modules. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare a function module corresponding to the system in advance, and the function modules can be shared. In addition to being able to achieve cost reduction, there is an effect that it is possible to realize a wiring system that can easily develop a system that meets user needs.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.
(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 shows a system configuration of the entire wiring system according to the present invention. In this wiring system, a plurality of switch boxes B are embedded at appropriate positions in a building, and the switch box B at the beginning is drawn into the wiring board 8 from outside and is connected to a main breaker MB and a branch breaker BB. And an information line L2 connected to the external Internet network NT via a gateway GW (with built-in router and hub). Further, between the switch boxes B, power lines L1 and information lines L2 previously wired in the wall surface are sent and wired.

  Here, the switch box B corresponds to, for example, a series of mounting frames 70 (see FIG. 2) to which three large square one-module embedded wiring devices standardized by JIS can be mounted. The standardized power line L1 and information line L2 sent from the distribution board 8 or other switch box B are introduced from above, and the power line L1 and information for sending and wiring to the other switch box B are also introduced. Line L2 is derived from the bottom. In addition, as shown in FIG.1 and FIG.3, the switch box B has what is provided in the indoor ceiling CL, what is provided in the wall W, and what is provided in the floor FL.

  In each switch box B, the connector device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is embedded using a mounting frame 70. The attachment frame 70 has a rectangular frame shape, and has elongated attachment windows 71 for attaching instruments. The left and right frame pieces 72 are provided with three sets of instrument attachment holes 73 in the longitudinal direction of the attachment windows 71. Yes.

  Further, the horizontal frame pieces 74 above and below the mounting frame 70 are provided with a long hole 75 for a mounting screw for mounting to the switch box B, a conventionally known scissor bracket (not shown) for mounting on a gypsum board constituting the wall, and the like. ), A screw hole 77 for a plate screw for attaching a plate frame 80 to be described later on the front side, and a screw insertion hole 78 for fixing the screw directly to a gypsum board with a tapping screw. Is provided at least.

  Further, L-shaped hooking pieces 79 and 79 protrude integrally from the left and right side portions of the upper and lower horizontal frame pieces 74, and the hooking piece 79 protruding from one side in the left-right direction extends from the upper part of the horizontal frame piece 74 to the tip. Projecting downward, the hooking piece 79 projecting from the opposite side extends from the lower part of the horizontal frame piece 74 and has a tip projecting upward. When attaching the mounting frame 70 to the switch box B, mounting screws (not shown) that are inserted through the long holes 75 provided in the upper and lower horizontal frame pieces 74 of the mounting frame 70 are screw holes (not shown) of the switch box B. To the switch box B together with the connector device 1.

  The container body 10 of the connector device 1 is formed in a dimension (three module dimensions) corresponding to the size of three embedded wiring devices having standardized unit dimensions arranged in the short width direction. Two sets of locking claws 10a are formed on both the left and right side surfaces of the locking frame 10 so as to be locked and disengaged in a tool mounting hole 73 provided in a frame piece 72 of the mounting frame 70. The container body 10 of the connector device 1 is attached to the attachment frame 70 with the front surface of the container body 10 exposed from the attachment window 71 of the attachment frame 70.

  In the connector device 1, as shown in FIG. 4, the power line L1 and the information line L2 are connected to the terminal portions 11a, 11b, 12a, and 12b of the quick connection terminal structure provided on the back surface of the container body 10. Here, of the terminal portions 11a and 11b to which the power line L1 is connected, the power line L1 connected to the lower terminal portion 11b serves as a feed wiring to another switch box B (see FIG. 1). Of the terminal portions 12a and 12b to which the information line L2 is connected, the information line L2 connected to the lower terminal portion 12b is also a feed wiring to the other switch box B.

  On the other hand, the front surface of the container 10 is provided with a conductive portion electrically connected to the terminal portions 11a and 11b, and power for connecting the power line L1 connected to the terminal portions 11a and 11b to an external power path. An information path connection port 13b for connecting the information line L2 to an external information path, including a path connection port 13a and a conductive portion electrically connected to the information line L2 connected to the terminal portions 12a and 12b. Is provided. Here, each of the power path connection port 13a and the information path connection port 13b has a module structure in which the arrangement of the conductive portions and the shape of the opening portions are standardized (standardized) as a system.

  Next, the basic function module 2 connected to the connector device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The basic function module 2 includes a flat rectangular parallelepiped module main body 20. On the back side of the module main body 20, a connector 21a standardized in a form corresponding to each of the power path connection port 13a and the information path connection port 13b. 21b is formed, and the connectors 21a and 21b are connected to the connection ports 13a and 13b of the connector device 1 so that the module main body 20 is stacked on the front side of the body 10 of the connector device 1. Worn.

  A circuit having a configuration as shown in FIG. 5 is built in the module body 20. The basic function module 2 has the following configuration in order to use a function module 3 and a control module 4 which will be described later in series.

  That is, the basic function module 2 steps down the commercial power supply AC connected via the connector 21a to a predetermined voltage, converts the frequency to a high frequency, and a coil 23b wound around the core 23a with the constant-pressure AC power converted to the high frequency. An AC / AC converter 22a applied to the DC power supply, a DC power supply 22b for obtaining an operating power (+ V) of an internal circuit composed of a stable DC voltage after rectifying and smoothing a low-voltage AC power supply, and an information line connected via a connector 21b A transmission / reception unit 24 that transmits / receives an information signal through L2, an E / O conversion unit 25a that performs E / O conversion on an information signal received through the information line L2, and transmits the information signal as an optical signal through the light emitting element LED; An O / E converter 2 that receives an information signal composed of an optical signal sent from 3 by the light receiving element PD, performs O / E conversion, and outputs it to the transmitter / receiver 24. Composed of a b.

  Here, the coil 23b and the core 23a described above are an electromagnetic coupling unit serving as a primary side of a transformer for supplying power from the basic function module 2 to the function module 3, the control module 4, and the portable terminal 100 in a non-contact manner. The core 23a is magnetically coupled to the functional module 3, the control module 4, and the core of the electromagnetic coupling unit similarly provided in the portable terminal 100, and the coil of the electromagnetic coupling unit provided in the control module 4 by the transformer action A low-voltage AC power supply is induced to supply power.

  In the AC / AC converter 22a, the commercial power source supplied through the power line L1 is converted into a low-voltage AC power source having a frequency higher than that of the commercial power source frequency, thereby reducing the size of the transformer by the electromagnetic coupling unit.

  In FIG. 5, only one set of the electromagnetic coupling portion including the core 23 a and the coil 23 b is shown. However, the functional module 3 and the control module 4 are arranged on either the left or right side of the basic function module 2 or the basic function module 2. Since they are arranged side by side on both the left and right sides, two sets of electromagnetic coupling portions that are electrically parallel to each other are actually provided, and one set of electromagnetic coupling portions is arranged at an internal position close to the side wall on both the left and right sides of the module body 20. It is. Here, the side surface position of the module main body 20 where the tips of the cores 23a of the electromagnetic coupling portions are arranged close to each other is the magnetic coupling portion X with respect to the functional module 3 and the control module 4.

  On the other hand, the light emitting element LED of the E / O conversion unit 25a is for transmitting an information signal to the functional module 3 and the control module 4 in a non-contact manner using an optical signal. It is opposed to a light receiving element provided in an E converter (not shown). The light receiving element PD of the O / E conversion unit 25b is for receiving the information signal transmitted from the function module 3 and the control module 4 and the portable terminal 100 as an optical signal. It is opposed to a light emitting element provided in an E / O converter (not shown) on the module 3 or control module 4 side.

  Note that only one light emitting element LED of the E / O conversion unit 25a and one light receiving element PD of the O / E conversion unit 25b are shown in FIG. 5, but each of the conversion units 25a and 25b includes a light emitting element LED and a light emitting element LED. Two sets of light receiving elements PD are connected to each other, and one set of light emitting elements LED and one set of light receiving elements PD is arranged at an internal position close to the side wall on the left and right sides of the module body 20. Here, the side wall portion of the module body 20 where the light emitting portion of the light emitting element LED and the light receiving portion of the light receiving element PD face each other is a transparent portion Y so that an optical signal can be transmitted. Further, on both sides of the module body 20, the light receiving element PD and the light emitting element LED are arranged so that the positions thereof are reversed on the upper side and the lower side. For example, the light receiving element PD is on the right side, the light emitting element LED is on the lower side, The element PD is on the bottom and the light emitting element LED is on the top. And the arrangement | positioning position of the front-end | tip part of the core 23a of an electromagnetic coupling part and the up-and-down space | interval of the arrangement position of light receiving element PD and light emitting element LED are made into a fixed form.

  The basic function module 2 has the above-described configuration, and includes connectors 21a and 21b adapted to the connection ports 13a and 13b of the connector device 1 that are embedded in the switch box B using the mounting frame 70. By coupling, it is possible to secure the power of the basic function module 2 and the information path at the same time, and to arrange in the switch box B.

  Here, the gate device is configured by the connector device 1 and the basic function module 2, and the power path connection port and the information path connection port are configured by the magnetic coupling portion X and the transparent portion Y of the basic function module 2. Since the connection ports 13a and 13b and the connectors 21a and 21b of the connector device 1 are standardized (standardized), the basic function module 2 can be connected to any connector device 1, and therefore the layout. The basic function module 2 can be installed freely, and by connecting the function module 3 and the control module 4 to the basic function module 2, various wiring systems can be developed.

  Therefore, the user can freely construct the basic function module 2 according to the desired usage form, and even if the user wants to change the layout inside the building or add a new basic function module 2 in the future, Since the function module 2 can be easily accommodated by simply attaching and detaching the function module 2 to the connector device 1, the replaceability of the basic function module 2 is improved.

  Next, the function module 3 and the control module 4 that are connected to the basic function module 2 and operate by receiving power supply from the basic function module 2 will be described.

  First, each functional module 3 has its own functional unit 28. For example, in the case of the functional module 3a having the display device M in the functional unit 28, as shown in FIGS. The horizontal dimension is formed to be an integral multiple (2 times) of the module dimension, and the shape of both side surfaces of the module body 30 is formed. Is formed in the same shape as the side surface of the basic function module 2, and the back surface is formed into a flat surface so that it can be disposed along the construction surface.

  For example, in the case of the functional module 3b provided with a sound source device including the speaker SP or the like as the functional unit 28, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the operational switch unit 28d including the operational switches SW1,. In the case of the functional module 3c provided in 28, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b), the height of the module body 30 is formed to be three times the module size of the embedded wiring device, and the width The size is set to an integral multiple (1 times) of the module size, the shape of both side surfaces of the module body 30 is the same as the side surface of the basic function module 2, and the back surface is formed to be a flat surface. It can be arranged along the construction surface.

  Similarly, in the other functional modules 3, the height of the module body 30 is formed to be three times as large as that of the implantable wiring device, and the width dimension is an integer of one module dimension according to the functional unit provided. The module body 30 is formed to have the same size as the side surface of the basic function module 2 and the back surface is formed into a flat surface so that it can be arranged along the construction surface. is there.

  Also in the case of the control module 4, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the height of the module main body 40 is formed to be, for example, three times the module size of the embedded wiring device, and one horizontal width dimension is provided. The surface of the module body 40 is formed to be an integral multiple of the module size (for example, three times), and the shape of both side surfaces of the module body 40 is the same as the side surface of the basic function module 2, and the back surface is formed as a flat surface. It can be arranged along.

  A horizontal frame piece 31 similar to the horizontal frame piece 74 of the mounting frame 70 is integrally formed at the upper and lower positions of the module main bodies 30, 40, and the tapping screws passed through the insertion holes 32 of the upper and lower horizontal frame pieces 31. Thus, the module main body 30 can be directly screwed to a gypsum board or the like constituting the wall. Each horizontal frame piece 31 is provided with a screw hole 33 for attaching a decorative cover 80 for covering the horizontal frame piece on the front side. Further, L-shaped hooking pieces 34, 34 protrude integrally from the left and right side portions of each horizontal frame piece 31, and the hooking piece 34 protruding from one side in the left-right direction extends from the upper part of the frame piece 31, and the tip faces downward. The hooking piece 34 protruding from the opposite side extends from the lower part of the frame piece 31 and the tip protrudes upward.

  Thus, when the function module 3 or the control module 4 is connected to the basic function module 2, the hook piece 79 of the function module 3 or the control module 4 is attached to the hook piece 79 of the mounting frame 70 to which the basic function module 2 is attached. The module main bodies 30 and 40 of the function module 3 or the control module 4 are connected to the basic function module 2 without rattling.

  When another functional module 3 or control module 4 is connected to the functional module 3 or when the functional module 3 is connected to the control module 4, one hook piece 34 is engaged with the other hook piece 34. And it can be connected continuously without rattling.

  FIG. 4 shows a state in which the functional module 3 a is connected to the basic functional module 2 connected to the connector device 1. In the end cover 81, the decorative cover 80 is covered so as to cover the horizontal frame pieces 74 and 31 arranged in the horizontal direction after being continuously provided, and the upper and lower ends of the upper and lower decorative covers 80 are connected to the upper and lower ends by uneven coupling. The end part of the continuous module group is covered. In addition, it is set as the structure connected to the horizontal direction using the thing corresponding to the dimension corresponding to the width dimension of each module 2, 3, 4 in the length dimension of the decorative cover 80, and the module 2, 3, The number can be adjusted to four.

  Inside the module main body 30 of the functional module 3 (and the module main body 40 of the control module 4), as shown in FIG. 11, two sets of electromagnetic coupling parts including a core 23a and a coil 23b are provided. The basic function module 2 or the other functional module 3 or the control which is disposed at the internal position close to the side wall on both the left and right sides of the main body 40) and electrically connects the respective coils 23b and the electromagnetic coupling portion on one side is adjacent. When it becomes the side (secondary side) which receives electric power by electromagnetically coupling with the electromagnetic coupling part of the module 4, the other electromagnetic coupling part becomes a power supply side (primary side). The side position of the module main body 30 (or the module main body 40) where the tips of the cores 23a constituting these electromagnetic coupling portions are arranged close to each other is the magnetic coupling portion X. A DC power source 23 is connected to the line connecting the coils 23b and 23b of both electromagnetic coupling portions to obtain an operating power supply + V for the internal circuit.

  Further, in order to send and receive information signals, the module main body 30 (or module main body 40) receives information signals composed of optical signals sent from the basic function module 2 or other functional modules 3 or the control module 4 connected in series. An O / E conversion unit 25b that receives light by the light receiving element PD and converts it into an electrical signal, and an information signal composed of an electrical signal is composed of an optical signal to the adjacent basic function module 2 or another function module 3 or control module 4. As an information signal, an E / O converter 25a for sending out by the light emitting element LED and an information signal composed of an electrical signal from the O / E converter 25b are received, and an information signal composed of the electrical signal is sent to the E / O converter 25a. Two sets of information signal transmission / reception means comprising an information signal transmission / reception unit 25 to be sent out are provided, one light emitting element LED and light receiving element PD. Inside of the left side wall near the module body 30 (or the module body 40), also it is disposed the other light-emitting elements LED and the light receiving element PD to the inside of the right side near the side wall of the module body 30. Here, the position of the light emitting element LED disposed on the left side is disposed below the light receiving element PD, and the position of the light emitting element LED disposed on the right side is disposed above the light receiving element PD.

  Thus, the light receiving element LED and the light receiving element PD arranged in the vicinity of the right side wall of the basic function module 2 or the other functional module 3 or the control module 4 provided on the left side are arranged on the left side of the module. The light-receiving element PD and the light-receiving element PD, which are arranged in the vicinity of the left side wall of the basic function module 2 or the control module 4 connected to the right side, are opposed to the PD and the light-emitting element LED, respectively. The element PD and the light emitting element LED are opposed to each other. Note that the side wall of the module main body 30 facing the light emitting element LED and the light receiving element PD is a transparent portion Y like the basic function module 2 so that an optical signal can be transmitted.

  The information signal transmission / reception units 25 on both sides are connected to each other by the bidirectional signal line 29 in the module main body 30 (or module main body 40), so that the basic function module 2 or the control module 4 adjacent to both sides are connected. Information signals can be relayed.

  Further, in the module main body 30 (or module main body 40), the information signal on the signal line 29 is received and the information signal received on the signal line 29 is transmitted and received. Processing is performed through the I / O interface 27 and an arithmetic processing unit 26 that performs information generation processing when sending information from the function module 3 to the basic function module 2 or the control module 4. A functional unit 28 that operates by exchanging information with the processing unit 26 is provided.

  The functional unit 28 of the functional module 3 communicates with specific hardware (hereinafter referred to as a controlled device) and the control module 4 to operate the controlled device as a predetermined function of a specific system as will be described later. A microcomputer unit (hereinafter referred to as a CPU unit) 28a for controlling the controlled device based on the control information sent by performing is provided.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, in the case of a functional module 3a having a display device M composed of a liquid crystal display corresponding to a digital video signal as a controlled device in the function unit 28, in addition to the display device (including the interface) M From a device capable of communicating with the control module 4 and transmitting information via the information line L2 (in FIG. 1, a functional module 3 ′ to be described later corresponding to the interphone with the TV camera interphone 5 and the surveillance camera 100). Communication with these devices for receiving the imaging information signal of I, and communication with the functional module 3 for receiving the imaging information signal of the imaging camera provided in the other functional module 3 as the controlled device. Received from the control module 4 through communication and communication functions to be performed via the O interface 27 and the arithmetic processing unit 26 A control function for activating the display device M based on the control information, and a display device after decompressing and demodulating the imaging information signal sent from the I / O interface 27 in a predetermined format, for example, a compressed packet The storage unit 28b includes basic software (basic program) that realizes a video processing function that converts and generates a digital video signal conforming to M by the execution of the CPU unit 28a.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 13, the function module 3b provided with the function device 28 includes acoustic devices such as a microphone SP serving as a controlled device, an amplifier AM1 for reproducing audio amplification, an amplifier AM2 for amplifying input audio, and the like. In some cases, in addition to the audio device, communication with the control module 4 and communication with another functional module 3 or the functional module 3 ′ connected to the information line L2 of the system are performed by the I / O interface 27, the calculation. Based on the communication function to be performed via the processing unit 26 and the control information received from the control module 4 through communication, switching using the speaker SP as a microphone is performed by the switching circuit 28c, or compression sent as an information signal A function for demodulating audio information to perform D / A conversion, and A / D conversion for audio signals when the speaker SP is used as a microphone Both has a function to transmit through the communication function described above is converted into a predetermined compressed audio information, the basic software realized by CPU unit 28a executes the storage unit 28b. VR is a variable resistor for adjusting the reproduction volume.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the case of a functional module 3c having an operation switch unit 28d including an operation switch SW1... And an interface (not shown) as a controlled device in the function unit 28, the CPU unit 28a includes To perform communication with the control module 4 and communication with the other function module 3 or the function module 3 ′ that transmits information via the information line L 2 via the I / O interface 27 and the arithmetic processing unit 26. Communication function, a function for setting the role of each pushbutton switch SW1 of the operation switch unit 28d based on control information received from the control module 4 by communication, and operation information of the pushbutton switch SW1. A basic function realized by the CPU unit 28a executing a processing function to be sent to the functional module 3 using the communication function described above. And it includes the storage unit 28b the Towea.

  In addition to the functional module 3 described above, a functional module 3 that incorporates a controlled device such as a sensor or an imaging camera in a similar module main body 30 includes a controlled device and an interface unit that are necessary as the functional unit 28, and a CPU unit 28 a When executed, the communication function for communicating with the control module 4 and other functional modules 3 and further the functional module 3 ′ for transmitting information via the information line L2 of the system, and the control information from the control module 4 It is assumed that the storage unit 28b includes basic software that realizes a control function for operating the controlled device based on the above.

  Furthermore, in the wiring system of the present invention, the function module 3 ′ (the above-described doorphone slave unit 5 and the monitoring camera 100, and further the human sensor) which can be connected to the information line L2 and transmit information to and from the function module 3 and the control module 4. And a module equipped with various sensors 101 for disaster prevention as controlled devices).

  As shown in FIG. 15, these functional modules 3 ′ include an information signal transmission / reception unit 300 as a communication function for transmitting / receiving an information signal through the information line L 2, information generation for transmitting operation information and the like from the information signal transmission / reception unit 300, and an information signal Corresponding to each control target device and processing unit 301 that performs processing for capturing control information received by the transmission / reception unit 300 and content determination processing, and processing for generating a control signal for controlling the functional unit 303 based on the content of the control information Functional unit 303, I / O interface 302 interposed between the arithmetic processing unit 301 and the functional unit 303, and a DC power source unit 305 for obtaining a DC power source + V for operation from an AC power source supplied from the power line L1. I have.

  As the function unit 303, for example, a dimming control unit corresponding to the case where the controlled device is the lighting device 200 with the dimming function, a JEMA standard signal generation unit in the case of the electric lock 201, and the electric curtain 202 are further provided. In this case, motor control units for forward and reverse drive of a drive motor (not shown) are provided. In addition, in the case of the functional module 3 ′ corresponding to the door phone slave unit 5, in addition to a calling means and a TV camera for imaging a visitor, a signal processing means for sending and receiving audio data and sending and receiving video data is provided. .

  In addition, each functional module 3 and 3 ′ stores identification information (IP address and MAC address described later) for identifying each individually and functional information held by each in the storage unit 28b, thereby constructing a specific system. At this time, the function modules 3 and devices belonging to the system are used when registering or setting, or used during control operations after the system is constructed.

  On the other hand, the control module 4 basically has the same configuration as that of the function module 3, but the function unit 28 has a function module 3 covered by the function module 3 selected in advance, as shown in FIG. By controlling the control device, software (program) for control operation for generating control information for constructing a specific system associated with the control module 4 in advance, and functional modules necessary for constructing the specific system Software for setting operation for realizing a setting means for performing processing for setting and registering the selected functional module 3 or 3 ′ is stored in the storage unit 28b, and a storage unit 28e for storing setting registration contents; A mode selector switch Sm for selecting the mode between the normal operation mode and the setting mode, and when the mode is selected in the operation mode. A CPU 28a that executes software for control operation and executes processing operation in each mode by executing software for setting operation in the setting mode, and a display comprising a liquid crystal display used for display and operation during setting A touch switch TS formed of a transparent electrode is provided on the surface of the display device 28f and the display device 28f.

  Next, the operation of the control module 4 in this embodiment will be briefly described.

  First, the control module 4 is connected to the basic function module 2 connected to the connector device 1 so as to be separable directly or via another function module 3, so that the information line L2 of the wiring system, the signal conversion system of the basic function module 2, It is connected to an information network composed of signal lines 29 in each functional module 3. When the mode selector switch Sm is switched to the setting mode side in this state, the execution process of the CPU unit 28a of the function unit 28 switches from the normal operation mode to the setting mode, and the CPU unit 28a executes the software for the setting operation. .

  By executing the software, the control module 4 searches for the functional modules 3 and 3 ′ connected to the information network of the wiring system by communication under the CPU unit 28a, and the functional units 28 of the functional modules 3 and 3 ′. Processing for instructing transfer of identification information stored in the storage unit 28b provided in the storage device 28b and the function content of the controlled device, and processing for displaying the transferred identification information and function content in association with each other on the display 28f A touch switch provided on the surface of the display 28f with the function modules 3 and 3 'that can be used in a specific system that the user wants to construct from the function contents of the function modules 3 and 3' displayed on the display 28f. Processing for setting and accepting settings for selection using TS, and the function modules 3 and 3 ′ are displayed on the display 2 with the touch switch TS. Function of setting means for performing processing for storing the identification information and function contents of these function modules 3 and 3 ′ in the storage unit 28e when the part displayed on the screen of f is selected and the selection is confirmed Will have.

  For the search of the functional modules 3 and 3 ′ on the information network of the wiring system described above, for example, an IP address which is identification information of the functional modules 3 and 3 ′ is acquired using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) technology. Get the function content. When this UPnP technology is used, the function module 3 and the function module 3 'correspond to devices in UPnP, and the control module 4 corresponds to a control point. For each of the modules 3 and 4 and the functional module 3 ′, for example, a DHCP server is provided on the network and an IP address is automatically assigned, or an IP address is determined by an automatic address determination protocol (AutoIP). Adopt a method to identify. Alternatively, a method may be used in which the MAC address set in each functional module 3, 3 ′ is searched and identified, and then information on the content of each function is acquired. Of course, methods other than these methods may be adopted.

  When the mode switch Sm is switched to the operation mode side, the CPU unit 28a of the functional unit 28 executes control operation software, and the control module 4 is set and registered in the storage unit 28e under the CPU unit 28a. Having a control function for controlling the functions of the function modules 3 in cooperation with the respective basic software by analyzing the functions of the function modules 3 and 3 'and sending control information while communicating with each other. Become.

  For example, the functional module 3a having the display device M in the functional unit 28, the functional module 3b having the acoustic device in the functional unit 28, the functional module 3c having the operation switch unit in the functional unit, and the information line L1 When the function module 3 ′ corresponding to the door phone slave unit 5 with the TV camera, which is the function module 3 ′, is set as a function module of a specific system (interphone system) configuration, that is, the function modules 3a to 3c are the master unit. Thus, when an intercom system is constructed with the functional module 3 ′ corresponding to the door phone slave unit 100 with the TV camera, the IP address of the functional module 3a, for example, is sent to the door phone slave unit 100 as the destination of the imaging information signal of the TV camera. Function to specify and send input voice information during a call Performs a control that specifies the IP address of the Joule 3b beforehand, also with respect to the function module 3b performs a control that specifies the IP address of the intercom slave as the destination of the input speech information. For the function module 3c, a function as a call end button necessary for the intercom system is assigned to one of the operation switches SW1 of the operation switch unit 28d provided in the function unit 28, and the destination of the operation information is set. Control for designating the IP address of the intercom slave unit 5 is performed. When a call button (not shown) is operated on the doorphone slave unit 5 and call information is transmitted from the function module 3 ′ corresponding to the doorphone slave unit 5, the control module 4 uses the function module 3a based on the call information. The control information for starting the display device M is sent to the function module 3b, while the function module 3b is sent with control information for starting the sound device and generating a ringing tone.

  Thereafter, when an operation switch assigned to the call end button in the function module 3c, for example, SW1, is pressed, this operation information is sent to the function module 3 ′ of the doorphone slave unit 5, and the function module is sent to the doorphone slave unit 5. 3 'performs a call termination process, and returns the doorphone slave unit 5 to a standby state. Then, in the functional module 3a, the display operation of the display device M is ended when the reception of the video information is interrupted for a certain time under the control of the CPU unit 28a of the functional unit 28. In this way, the control module 4 sends control information corresponding to each function of the function modules 3, 3 ′ registered and set in the specific system, in this case, the intercom system, to these function modules 3, 3 ′. One complete specific system can be constructed.

  In FIG. 1, the function modules 3 a to 3 c and the control module 4 are connected to the basic function module 2 and integrally arranged, and these function modules 3 a to 3 c and a TV camera provided at the entrance are provided. The doorphone slave unit 5 is set and registered as a function module to be controlled by the control module 4 to show a state in which an interphone system is constructed. The above-described functional modules 3a to 3c are connected in consideration of usability of the interphone. The control module 4 does not need to be connected to these in particular. After setting the function module of the specific system, the control module 4 is connected to any one of the basic function modules 2 constituting the gate device, or connected to the basic function module 2. It is only necessary to connect to the functional module 3, and the operating power is supplied by coupling the magnetic coupling portion X of the basic functional module 2 or the functional module 3 and the magnetic coupling portion X of the functional module 3. The communication path to be connected is established by the combination of the transparent part Y of the basic function module 2 or the functional module 3 and its own transparent part Y. That is, the control module 4 can be handled as a portable module.

  By the way, although the intercom system is constructed in the example of the specific system described above, when constructing a security camera system for security, the control module 4 having software for control operation of the security camera system for security is prepared, The setting module included in the control module 4 is executed, for example, the human sensor 101 connected to the information line L2, the functional module 3 ′ corresponding to the surveillance camera 100, and the display device M are connected to the functional unit 28. If the human sensor 101 detects a person, the monitoring camera 100 is activated and the video captured by the monitoring camera 100 is displayed on the display of the functional module 3a. A security camera system for crime prevention that can be projected with the device M It can be.

  Furthermore, when constructing a disaster prevention system, a control module 4 having software for control operation of the disaster prevention system is prepared, and the setting software provided in the control module 4 is used for fire, smoke, The functional unit 28 includes a disaster prevention sensor (not shown) such as a gas leak, a functional module 3b having an acoustic device for generating an alarm in the functional unit 28, and a monitor device M for displaying the occurrence of an abnormality. If the function module 3a is set and registered, an alarm sound is generated from the acoustic device of the function module 3b when an abnormality is detected by these sensors, and a disaster prevention system is displayed that displays the abnormality occurrence on the display device M. can do.

  Thus, by preparing the functional modules 3 and 3 'connected to the information line L2, and the control module 4 having the control operation software and the setting software for constructing the desired specific system, the desired specific A system can be constructed.

  In FIG. 1, 2a is a basic function module that includes a functional unit 28 for an acoustic device such as a speaker SP, and also serves as a function module. 2b is a basic function that is integrally provided with a hooking ceiling rosette 102 connected to the power line L1. It is a functional module. Reference numeral 2c denotes a basic function module integrally including a power outlet 103 connected to the power line L1. Reference numeral 2d denotes a basic function module that is provided with an operation switch unit on the front surface and includes a function unit 28 for the operation switch unit, and also serves as a function module.

  The above-described control module 4 also functions as a setting unit that searches for the function module 3 for constructing the specific system, displays it on the display 28f, and selects the function module 3 to be registered and set in the control module 4 from the display. However, the configuration of the setting unit is separated from the control module 4, and the information of the selected function module 3 is transferred to the control module 4 side using the information network, so that the function unit 28 of the control module 4 You may make it store in the memory | storage part 28e.

Further, the wiring system of FIG. 1 is configured by the information line L1 and the signal line 29 in the modules 3 and 4, but when using the information network in which the power line carrier signal is superimposed on the power line L1, the above-described information network is used. The communication path when setting the functional module of the specific system is established using the power line L2. Of course, in this case, the power supply between the modules 2, 3, 4 connected in series is performed by providing a feed wiring path for the power line L2 in each of the modules 2, 3, 4.
(Embodiment 2)
In the first embodiment described above, the control module 4 is provided with setting means for selecting and setting the functional modules 3 and 3 ′ for constructing the specific system, and further, the mode switching function is provided in the control module 4. When setting 3, 3 ′ as the function module of the specific system in the control module 4, the function module 28 of the function module 3 (or 3 ′) so that the function module 3, 3 ′ to be set can be directly selected. FIG. 17 is characterized in that a setting switch St is provided and functions of the setting means are distributed.

  That is, when the user selects the functional module 3 for constructing the specific system, the user first turns on the setting switch St of the functional module 3 to be selected. As a result, when the mode switching switch Sm of the control module 4 is set to the setting mode and the function module 3 is searched as described above to instruct to transfer the identification information and the function content information, the setting switch St is turned on. Only the relevant functional module 3 sends the identification information and the function content information to the control module 4 side via the information network. On the other hand, on the control module 4 side, the information sent from the functional module 3 is acquired and stored in the storage unit 28e, whereby the setting process of the functional module 3 is completed. That is, in the present embodiment, the display unit 28f for selecting the functional module 3 and the touch switch TS are not necessary on the control module 4 side, and the user's operation for selecting the functional module 3 while viewing the display unit MD is performed. It becomes unnecessary.

  When the functional module 3 (or 3 ′) is set as the functional module of the specific system and then the functional module 3 (or 3 ′) is controlled from the control module 4, the mode switching between the functional module 3 and the functional module 3 ′ is performed. The switch Sm is turned off to set the control mode, while the control module 4 is connected to the basic function module 2 and the function module 3 and connected to the information network of the wiring system.

In FIG. 17, only the main part of the functional unit 28 is shown. Further, since the control operation after setting the functional module of the specific system is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. Since the structure and other circuit configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, illustration and description thereof are omitted.
(Embodiment 3)
In the first and second embodiments, when selecting from a plurality of function modules 3 and 3 ′ as function modules of a specific system and setting them in the control module 4, the specifications of the function module 3 are obtained in advance through a catalog or specification table. If it is not selected and set, a desired operation may not be obtained when the control module 4 controls the specific system.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the function of setting means for setting the function module 3 (or 3 ′) as the function module of the specific system in the control module 4, it is used in the specific system in addition to the control software as shown in FIG. The software for checking the function by individually operating the hardware of the functional unit 28 of the possible functional module 3 (or 3 ') and the specification data thereof are provided, and the software is executed by the CPU unit 28a of the functional unit 28 Sometimes, the control information is transmitted to the functional module 3 (or 3 ′), the operation information is acquired under the control of the CPU unit 28a, and the operation display unit for operation and confirmation of the individual operation 28h. As described later, the control module 4 is carried to the place where the function module 3 (or 3 ') to be selected and set as the function module of the specific system is installed, and an adjacent module is connected to the operation power supply to establish a communication path by connector connection. In addition to the power supplied in a non-contact manner, a battery power source is built in as a power source for operation at the time of setting (not shown) and is portable.

  On the other hand, on the function module 3 (or 3 ′) side, the CPU 28a of the function unit 28 includes a communication unit 28i that communicates with the communication unit 28g to receive control information and transmit operation information. The software that realizes the function for acquiring the operation information of the hardware included in the function unit 28 by being executed by the CPU unit 28a is stored in the storage unit 28b.

  Both modules 3 (or 3 ') and 4 are provided with connector portions 46 and 47 corresponding to plugs at both ends of the communication cable 45 in order to connect the communication portions 28g and 28i with the communication cable 45.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in order to set the function module 3, 3 ′ as the function module of the specific system to the control module 4, the function module 3 (or 3 ′) to be set by carrying the control module 4 is arranged. Carry it where it is set up. The connector 45 of the communication unit 28g is connected to the connector 47 of the communication unit 28i on the functional module 3 (or 3 ') side using the cable 45. When the power supply of the control module 4 is turned on in this state, a communication path is established between the communication units 28g and 28i, and the function module 3 (or 3 ') receives the identification information and function content information. Is sent to the control module 4 side. The control module 4 displays the establishment of the communication path on the operation display unit 28h. The user who sees this display gives an instruction to the CPU unit 28a to control the hardware provided in the function unit 28 of the function module 3 (or 3 ') from the operation display unit 28h. Here, the CPU unit 28a of the functional unit 28 of the control module 4 executes control software for confirming the operation of the functional module 3 based on the acquired function contents, and provides control information for operating the hardware of the functional unit 28 of the control module 4. It is sent to the functional module 3 via the communication unit 28g. The CPU unit 28a of the functional unit 28 of the functional module 3, 3 ′ that has received this control information controls the hardware included in the functional unit 28 based on the control information, and the operation information that is the control result is controlled by the control module. 4 through the communication unit 28i. This operation information is displayed on the operation display unit 28h of the control module 4. From this display, the user can confirm the operation of the function module 3 (or 3 ') and confirm that the desired operation has been performed. The unit 28h gives an instruction to the CPU unit 28a that sets the functional module 3 as a functional module of the specific system. In response to this instruction, the CPU unit 28a of the functional unit 28 of the control module 4 performs setting registration processing for storing the identification information and functional content information of the functional module 3 in the storage unit 28e.

  In this way, the user sets the function module of the specific system in the control module 4 while checking the operation by connecting the control module 4 to each of the function modules 3 (or 3 ′) desired to be used as the function module of the specific system. It can be done.

  In FIG. 18, only the main part of the functional unit 28 of the control module 4 and the functional module 3 is shown. Further, since the control operation after setting the functional module of the specific system is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. Further, since the structure and other circuit configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, illustration and description thereof are omitted.

  The functional module 3 and the control module 4 of each embodiment described above are screwed to a wall surface or the like in a state of being connected to the side of the basic function module 2 or the side of another functional module 3. It is good also as a structure which supports the load of this connected module group with the basic function module 2 which comprises a gate apparatus using the connection means which connects the modules to perform mechanically.

  A connector (not shown) connected to the power path connection port 13a and the information path connection port 13b of the connector device 1 is provided on the back surface of the module body 40 of the control module 4 in the same manner as the basic function module 2, and the basic function module 2 Identification information and function contents necessary for setting as a functional module of a specific system in a state where the control module 4 is directly connected to the connector device 1 by providing the same non-contact power supply means and optical signal transmission / reception means The information may be obtained from the function module 3 that is connected in series. In this case, the connector apparatus 1 is comprised independently as a gate apparatus.

  Furthermore, when the control module 4 is used in the operation mode, a configuration may be employed in which the control module 4 can be directly connected to the power line L1 and the information line L2 in the wiring board 8.

1 is a schematic system configuration diagram of an entire wiring system according to a first embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the state which removed the basic function module used for the wiring system of Embodiment 1 from the connection apparatus. It is a construction example figure of the wiring system of Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a partially omitted rear view illustrating the basic function module and the mounting state of the function module according to the first embodiment. It is a block diagram of a basic function module and a connector device of Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the basic module according to the first embodiment as viewed from the back side. An example of the functional module used for Embodiment 1 is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view. The other example of the functional module used for Embodiment 1 is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view. The other example of the functional module used for Embodiment 1 is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view. The control module used for Embodiment 1 is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view. FIG. 2 is a basic block diagram of functional modules and control modules used in the first embodiment. 3 is a block diagram of a functional unit as an example of a functional module used in the first embodiment. FIG. It is a block diagram of the functional part of another example of the functional module used for Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram of the function part of the other example of the functional module used for Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram of the other example of the functional module used for Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a functional unit of a control module used in the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a main part of a functional unit of a functional module used in Embodiment 2. It is a block diagram which shows the principal part of the functional module and control module which are used for Embodiment 3.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Connector apparatus 2 Basic functional module 3a-3b Functional module 3 'functional module 4 Control module 5 Door phone cord B Switch box L1 Power line L2 Information line

Claims (6)

Between a functional module having a first communication unit and a functional unit that performs a specific operation defined in the control information sent via the first communication unit, and the communication unit of the functional module A wiring system including a second communication unit for performing communication, generating the control information for causing the functional module to perform a specific operation, and a control module for sending the control information to the functional module. Because
Wiring characterized by comprising setting means for acquiring information on the functional module via a wired communication path and setting the selected functional module in the control module as a functional module for constructing a specific system system. The wiring system according to claim 1, wherein the control module includes the setting unit. The setting means includes means for searching for function modules connected to the communication path, display means for displaying the searched function modules,
3. The wiring system according to claim 1, further comprising means for selecting and setting a function module used for the specific system from the function modules displayed by the display means. The setting means includes means for selecting and setting the function module as a function module to be used for a specific system in each function module, acquiring information from the function module selected and set by the means via the communication path, 3. The wiring system according to claim 1, wherein a functional module selected based on the information is set in the control module as a functional module for constructing a specific system. The wiring system according to claim 1, wherein the setting unit includes a unit that operates and operates a functional module. 6. The wiring system according to claim 5, wherein the setting unit is provided in a portable control module, and establishes the communication path with the functional module by connector connection.

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