JP2008209809A - Information display device and information display system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information display device and an information display system easily changing the display contents of the display device without using a cellular phone line. <P>SOLUTION: The information display device 1 is equipped with: a key input unit 16 used to input a data number corresponding to the data to be displayed; a memory management device having a function of infrared data communication for infrared data communication with a cellular phone, and a data conversion function; and a communication permission switch setting whether to permit infrared data communication. The information display system comprises changing the display data of the information display device through a cellular phone 2A having a data input unit, a data memory unit and an infrared data communication function. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information display device and an information display system using an LED display device, and more particularly to an information display device and an information display system that can easily change the contents to be displayed.

  A light-emitting diode (hereinafter referred to as “LED”) is a semiconductor element having high color purity due to its narrow spectral half-width, and is a light-emitting element that emits light with a small size, high efficiency, and vivid colors. In recent years, blue LEDs have been put into practical use, and as a result, LEDs of three primary colors of red, green, and blue are prepared, and full-color display can be performed using these LEDs.

  In addition, the LED has low power consumption, does not generate heat, and has a long life. Therefore, the LED is used in various display portions, and is suitably applied to road signs, guide signs inside buildings, and the like. The contents displayed by these display devices are, for example, predetermined phrases such as “under construction” and “accidents happening ahead”, and display contents stored in the built-in memory are displayed. .

  For this purpose, a configuration is provided that includes a memory that stores a plurality of display data in advance, a display instruction unit that instructs data to be displayed, and a control device that takes out the indicated data from the memory and displays it on the display device. ing.

  Further, when new display data is stored in the memory, the display data edited with a personal computer or the like is written by a data writer, or new display data is input using a cassette.

  However, when changing the display data, the method of inputting data to the display device using a data writer or cassette each time is complicated and troublesome.

Therefore, in order to quickly change the display contents, an information display system that includes a database, a distribution server, and a display device, and that transmits new display data from the distribution server to the display device via the mobile phone network has already been filed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-98828 A

  However, in the method of transmitting new display data to the display device via the database and the distribution server, the equipment becomes large and the cost is increased. Therefore, there is a demand for an information display system that can change the display content of the display device more easily and at a lower cost.

  In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an information display device and an information display system that can change display contents of a display device more easily without using a mobile phone line.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is directed to a memory unit that stores a large number of display data in association with a set data number, and an LED display unit that displays the selected display data. An LED display controller for controlling the display unit, an image conversion control device for sequentially extracting and sending out display data, and a power source unit, a key input unit for inputting a desired data number, and a data number input or set And a memory management device having an infrared communication function capable of infrared communication with a mobile phone and a data conversion function, and further permitting infrared communication. A communication permission switch for setting non-permission is provided.

  According to the first aspect of the invention having the above-described configuration, it is possible to select and set data to be displayed by key input, and to change display data by infrared communication from the outside. In addition, unintended data change can be prevented by disabling the communication permission switch.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the data number includes a fixed area number that is fixed without accepting a change in display data, and a variable area number that can be changed by key input or infrared communication. It is a feature.

  According to the invention according to claim 2 having the above-described configuration, predetermined invariable display data corresponding to the environment in which the display device is installed can be set in advance, and an arbitrary value corresponding to the changing environment can be set. It is also possible to change to display data.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, two flashlights are provided separately on the upper ends of both ends of the LED display unit, and blinking alternately while data is displayed on the LED display unit. It is characterized by that.

  According to the invention of claim 3 having the above-described configuration, it is possible to notify the viewer that the display device is displaying predetermined display data, and it is possible to definitely notify important display data.

  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that both a battery and a solar panel are disposed as the power source.

  According to the invention according to claim 4 having the above-described configuration, the displayable time can be extended and the battery life is also increased.

  The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that a sign incorporating a lighting member is provided in addition to the LED display section and the flashlight.

  According to the invention which concerns on Claim 5 which has said structure, even if a character information is scroll-displayed on an LED display part, a predetermined | prescribed prescribed | regulated label | marker can be clearly shown.

  The invention which concerns on Claim 6 changes the display data of the information display apparatus in any one of Claim 1 to 5 via the communication apparatus provided with a data input part, a data storage part, and an infrared communication function It is characterized by a display system.

  According to the invention of claim 6 having the above-described configuration, the display content to be displayed can be set wirelessly by infrared communication, and the change operation is simple and low cost.

  The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the communication device is a mobile phone having an infrared communication function.

  According to the invention of claim 7 having the above-described configuration, display data can be set and changed using a mobile phone.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a key input unit for inputting a data number corresponding to data to be displayed, an infrared communication function capable of infrared communication with a mobile phone, and a memory management device having a data conversion function, Since the information display device is provided with a communication permission switch for setting permission / denial of infrared communication, the display data can be easily changed by key input or remote operation by infrared communication. As long as the information display system changes display data via a mobile phone having a data storage unit and an infrared communication function, a system that can be easily changed to arbitrary display data can be configured.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of an information display device and an information display system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an information display system according to the present invention, FIG. 2 shows a first example of an information display apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 shows an information display according to the present invention. The 2nd example of an apparatus is shown. The information display system shown in FIG. 1 includes an information display device 1 and a communication device 2 having an infrared communication function. The information display device 1 corresponds to an LED display unit 11, an LED display controller 12 that controls the display unit, an image conversion control device 13 that sequentially extracts and sends out display data, and display data corresponding to a set data number. And a memory unit 14 for storing data and a power supply unit. In addition, a key input unit 16 for inputting the data number and a number display unit 17 for displaying the input or set data number are provided, and infrared communication can be performed between the memory unit 14 and the mobile phone. A memory management device having an infrared communication function and a data conversion function is built in, and a communication permission switch for setting permission and non-permission of infrared communication is further provided.

  The display data stored and stored is associated with a predetermined data number. For this purpose, a predetermined data number is input by the key input unit 16, and display data corresponding to the input number is sequentially extracted from the memory unit 14 via the display control unit 15 and displayed.

  In addition, the number of display data controlled so as to be sequentially displayed by the display control unit 15 is displayed on the number display unit 17.

  With the information display device 1 configured as described above, data to be displayed can be selected and set by key input, and display data can be changed by infrared communication from the outside. In addition, since the communication permission switch is provided, it is possible to select permission or non-permission of the display data changing operation. Therefore, if the communication permission switch is set to the permission side, display data can be remotely operated using an external infrared communication device. Further, by disabling the communication permission switch, remote operation becomes impossible and unintentional data change can be prevented.

  For example, when numbers from 01 to 99 and display data are stored in the memory unit 14, a predetermined number area among these numbers is a fixed area number that is fixed without accepting a change in display data. The remaining number areas can be set to variable area numbers that can be changed by key input or infrared communication.

  If it is said structure, the predetermined display data which does not need to change can be preset as invariable fixed display data. Therefore, display data corresponding to a predetermined number can be set as predetermined common display data corresponding to the environment in which the display device is installed.

  Furthermore, an area for storing text data and image data can be determined in advance. For example, No. 11 to No. 20 can be set as image data storage areas.

  The communication device 2 may be a personal computer, a mobile phone, or other communication device as long as it has a data input unit, a data storage unit, and an infrared communication function. However, a portable communication device that is easy to carry is preferable, and further a mobile phone that is small and has a telephone function is more preferable.

  As an example of the information display device 1, an information display device 1A including a vertical LED display unit 11A as shown in FIG.

  The information display device 1A includes the above-described LED display controller 12, image conversion control device 13, memory unit 14, and sequential display control unit 15 inside the device main body 10A. The LED display unit 11A and key inputs are provided on the surface of the device. Unit 16, number display unit 17, and communication permission switch (not shown).

  The LED display unit 11A has, for example, a configuration in which LED display panels each having a pixel number of 16 × 16 are vertically arranged in three stages, and can perform both static display and scroll display. Also, the number of characters to be displayed is tens of characters, for example, 42 characters.

  Therefore, it is possible to scroll and display display data of several tens of characters so as to flow on a three-stage display screen. Also, the scroll speed and display color can be arbitrarily adjusted.

  Further, a plurality of display data can be displayed continuously and displayed as a series of display data. In this case, a plurality of keys are provided in the key input unit 16 and all data numbers set in the number display unit 17 can be displayed.

  In this information display device 1A, two flashlights 23 are provided separately on the upper ends of both end portions of the LED display portion 11A. The flashlight 23 is configured to blink alternately while data is displayed on the LED display portion 11A. Therefore, it is possible to notify the viewer that the display device is displaying predetermined display data, and it is possible to definitely notify important display data.

  A key input unit 16 for inputting a data number corresponding to data to be displayed and a number display unit 17 for displaying a data number input or set are provided above the LED display unit 11A on the front side of the apparatus. The display data can be changed while checking the display data.

  Moreover, the battery 21 and the solar panel 22 are attached as a power supply device. Therefore, when installing outdoors, sunlight can be used as electric power, and the displayable time can be extended. In addition, it is possible to extend the battery life by making it possible to charge the battery using the power generated by the solar panel 22.

  As described above, the display data to be displayed can be freely displayed by setting the corresponding data number of the display data stored in the memory in advance. However, by using the mobile phone 2A having the infrared communication function, the display data is changed and set to a new data number between the infrared communication function of the information display device 1A and the memory management device having the data conversion function. Can be changed remotely.

  Of course, in this case, it is obvious that the communication permission switch provided in the information display device 1A is set as the permission side.

  In addition, since the infrared communication range is usually about 1 m, it is necessary to operate the mobile phone 2A near the information display device 1A. Also from this, the display data changing operation can be surely performed after the communication permission switch provided in the information display device 1A is set to the permission side.

  The information display device 1B of the second example shown in FIG. 3 is a slightly large-sized information display device including a horizontal LED display unit 11B. The device main body 10B includes an LED display controller 12, an image conversion control device 13, and a memory. It is the same that the unit 14, the sequential display control unit 15, the key input unit 16, the number display unit 17, and the communication permission switch (not shown) are provided.

  Similarly, two flashlights 23 are provided separately on the upper ends of both ends of the LED display unit. Furthermore, batteries 21A and 21B and a solar panel 22 are provided as power sources.

  The information display device 1 </ b> B includes a sign 24 that incorporates a lighting member in addition to the LED display unit 11 </ b> B and the flashlight 23. The sign 24 is configured to display various warning signs 24A and various regulatory signs 24B.

  Since the LED display unit 11B is a horizontal type, it is preferable to perform scroll display in the horizontal direction. Further, the LED display panel having the number of pixels of 16 × 16 is arranged side by side in a plurality of rows (for example, 4 rows), but by providing a plurality of rows, for example, 16 characters of 4 rows × 4 rows can be displayed at a time. It is also possible to do.

  Further, it is preferable to provide casters 25 so as to facilitate movement. For example, by installing the casters 25 at four locations on both the front and rear ends of the apparatus, it is possible to move on a flat road or passage, and it is easy to transport to a desired installation position.

  Any of the information display devices 1A and 1B described above can be mounted with a data cassette storing display data, and can display any desired image.

  The data cassette can freely write arbitrary image data via a data writer device, and can also write image data stored in the information storage means 4 such as a personal computer.

  In addition, display data that has already been written is newly transmitted by infrared communication via a memory management device that has an infrared communication function and a data conversion function capable of performing infrared communication with a mobile phone. It can be rewritten, and any desired display data can be displayed.

  That is, it is preferable because remote control operation from the outside is possible, and wireless data setting can be performed.

  As described above, according to the information display system of the present invention, display data can be displayed by key input operation or remote operation by infrared communication via a communication device including a data input unit, a data storage unit, and an infrared communication function. It becomes a system that can be changed. Therefore, an information display system that can be easily changed to arbitrary display data can be obtained.

  In addition, since an information display device including a communication permission switch for setting permission and non-permission of infrared communication is used, only when data is changed, the communication permission switch can be turned on to be permitted. Data changes that are not made can be prevented.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to change display data using a mobile phone having an infrared communication function and using only the infrared communication function without using a mobile phone line, thereby further improving the display contents of the display device. An information display device and an information display system that can be easily changed can be obtained.

It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the information display system which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the 1st example of the information display apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the 2nd example of the information display apparatus which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1, 1A, 1B information display device
2 Communication equipment
2A mobile phone 11 LED display unit 12 LED display controller 13 image conversion control unit 14 memory unit 15 sequential display control unit 16 key input unit 17 number display unit 23 flash light 24 sign

Claims (7)

A memory unit that stores a large number of display data corresponding to a set data number, an LED display unit that displays the selected display data, an LED display controller that controls the display unit, and display data An image conversion control device for taking out and sending out and a power supply unit;
A key input unit for inputting a desired data number, and a number display unit for displaying the input or set data number;
The memory unit has a built-in memory management device having an infrared communication function capable of infrared communication with a mobile phone and a data conversion function, and further includes a communication permission switch for setting permission and non-permission of infrared communication. An information display device characterized by that.   The said data number is provided with the fixed area number fixed without accepting the change of display data, and the variable area number which can be changed by key input or infrared communication. Information display device.   2. The LED display unit according to claim 1, wherein two flashlights are provided separately on the upper ends of both ends of the LED display unit, and blinking alternately while data is displayed on the LED display unit. Or the information display apparatus of 2.   The information display device according to claim 1, wherein both a battery and a solar panel are disposed as the power supply unit.   5. The information display device according to claim 3, further comprising an indicator that includes a lighting member in addition to the LED display unit and the flashlight.   6. An information display system, wherein display data of the information display device according to claim 1 is changed through a communication device including a data input unit, a data storage unit, and an infrared communication function.   The information display system according to claim 6, wherein the communication device is a mobile phone having an infrared communication function.

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