JP2013051738A - Monitor station for remote control and remote monitoring control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a plurality of operation patterns of lighting apparatuses to be selected and set so as to allow commonality of components to reduce costs.SOLUTION: A monitor station for remote control comprises: a case body; an operation panel having a plurality of operation parts for defining a pressing operation area; a touch base plate arranged in the case body, which has a plurality of touch detection parts arranged on the back of the operation panel and capable of detecting pressing and which can set a detection area composed of at least one or more touch detection parts among the plurality of touch detection parts in association with a position of the operation part of the operation panel; and a transmission part which is electrically connected to the touch base plate and which outputs an operation signal when the touch detection part detects the pressing.

Description

The present invention relates to a remote monitoring monitoring terminal and a remote monitoring control system for remotely operating a plurality of lighting fixtures disposed on a ceiling surface in a building, for example, by outputting operation signals.

  In general, for example, a plurality of lighting fixtures arranged on a ceiling surface in a building output an operation signal in response to a manual operation of a remote control monitoring terminal that can be remotely operated, and a central processing unit that receives the operation signal ON / OFF is controlled by.

  Such a remote control monitoring terminal includes a case main body attached to a fixed frame disposed on a wall or the like, and a remote control operation portion attached to the case main body, and a main part is configured. Yes.

  The operation unit is formed according to an operation pattern for remotely operating a predetermined lighting fixture among a plurality of lighting fixtures, for example, a plurality of types of operation switches for remotely operating a lighting fixture for each group, It has a dimming operation switch for changing the illumination state of the luminaire.

  As described above, since there are a plurality of types of operation units depending on a predetermined operation pattern, the case main body to which the operation unit is attached is formed by molding according to the type of the operation unit to be attached. . Accordingly, there are a plurality of types of case bodies, and a case body having a shape suitable for the operation unit to be attached is used.

As such a remote monitoring control system having a conventional monitoring terminal for remote control, there is, for example, one described in Patent Document 1.
This patent document 1 discloses a remote control monitoring terminal, a sensor terminal, a wireless receiver, a human sensor, and the like that controls the lighting state of a lighting load via a transmission line from a central processing unit and monitors the lighting load. Is connected to the remote control monitoring terminal, sensor terminal, wireless receiver that receives the transmission data (transmission signal) from the wireless transmitter, and controls the lighting state of the lighting load based on the transmission data from the human sensor A technique related to a remote monitoring and control system is disclosed.

JP-A-5-91568

  However, in the conventional remote control terminal device, the case body needs to have a shape corresponding to the type of the operation unit, so a mold for molding for each type of the case body is necessary, Since it is necessary to secure stock for each type of copy, there is a problem that the cost becomes high. In addition, when the operation unit is a tumbler switch provided with a contact opening / closing mechanism or a dimming switch having a turning mechanism, the contact opening / closing mechanism or turning mechanism may be worn out depending on the frequency of use. There was a problem with this point.

  The remote monitoring and control system of Patent Document 1 does not disclose or suggest any specific means for reducing the cost and improving the durability of such a monitoring terminal for remote control. Currently, no solution has been reached.

  In addition, when the operation unit is a touch panel or the like, unlike a normal dimming switch, a touch is detected and an on / off operation is performed. It may not be possible to recognize whether or not the operation has been performed, and there is a possibility that an erroneous operation such as re-operation and repeated on-off operation may occur.

  Furthermore, the switch using the touch panel is likely to be erroneously detected by an adjacent operation unit, and may have a problem of controlling illumination in an unintended illumination area.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and by making it possible to select and set a plurality of operation patterns of a lighting fixture, it is possible to share parts and reduce costs and durability An object of the present invention is to provide a monitoring terminal for remote control having a high height.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a remote control monitoring terminal device that can prevent erroneous operation of the operation unit with a simple configuration.

A monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 1 of the present invention includes: a case body; an operation panel including a plurality of operation units for defining a pressing operation area ; disposed on the rear surface of the panel has a depression detecting possible plurality of touch detection unit, at least one touch detector among the plurality of touch detection unit in association with the position of the operation portion of the operation panel And a transmission board that is electrically connected to the touch board and outputs an operation signal when the touch detection section detects a press.

The touch detection unit capable of detecting pressure is only required to be able to electrically detect contact with a person. For example, the operation panel can detect pressure by the touch detection unit by appropriately selecting a dielectric constant and a thickness. For example, acrylic, paper, wood, etc. can be used.

  In addition, the operation unit of the operation panel may be printed on paper and displayed, or may be printed on the back side of the acrylic plate, as long as the user can discriminate visually or by touch. .

The detection area is, for example, a group of touch detection units associated to output the same operation signal when any one of the touch detection units set in the same detection area detects pressing, One detection area is set for one operation unit.

The detection area can be set correspondingly to a plurality of patterns of operation panels such as two circuits, three circuits, and four circuits.
The transmission unit may be provided on a dedicated substrate, for example, or may be provided on a touch substrate.

The setting of the touch detection unit may be set using a setting device, and is not limited to the setting device, but based on setting information from a central processing unit to which a monitoring terminal for remote control is connected via a transmission line. You may control to perform a setting. Further, detection areas can be selected by a plurality of switches by setting operation of the touch detection unit , and a variable switch function for changing the illumination state of the illumination load can be assigned to these switches.

  The monitoring terminal for remote control of the present invention is applicable to a remote monitoring control system in which various terminals, sensor terminals, human sensors, etc. are connected to the central processing unit via a transmission line. The present invention is not limited to this remote monitoring and control system, and can be applied to a wall switch or the like for lighting control or extinguishing control of a lighting load usually installed in a room.

The remote control monitoring terminal according to claim 2 of the present invention is the remote control monitoring terminal according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of touch detection units are operated to output an illumination load by a predetermined pressing operation. It is possible to assign and set a variable switch function for changing the function.

The predetermined pressing operation can be set to change the output of the illumination load when, for example, a plurality of adjacent touch detection units sequentially detect pressing in a predetermined order.

A monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 3 of the present invention is preset with a pressure detection level detection unit for detecting a pressure detection level of the touch detection unit; and a pressure detection level detected by the pressure detection level detection unit. A control unit that compares a threshold value, and the touch substrate detects an erroneous operation including at least one touch detection unit among a plurality of touch detection units in association with a position between detection areas of the operation units. An area can be set, and the transmission unit outputs an operation signal when the pressure detection level of the erroneous operation detection area adjacent to the detection area of which the pressure detection level is equal to or higher than the threshold among the detection areas is less than the threshold, When the pressure detection level of the erroneous operation detection area is equal to or higher than the threshold value, the operation signal of the detection area adjacent to the erroneous operation detection area is not output.

The press detection level detection unit may be provided, for example, in a touch detection unit or on a substrate on which the touch detection unit is provided.
The control unit may be configured to be provided on the touch substrate or the transmission unit, and when the touch substrate and the transmission unit are configured integrally, the control unit may be configured to be provided on the integrated substrate. May be.

The threshold value is not limited to a preset numerical value but may be changed as appropriate, or may be a threshold value within a predetermined range having an upper limit value and a lower limit value. The generation of the operation signal of the touch detection unit may be performed by the touch substrate or the transmission unit.

A monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 4 of the present invention compares a pressure detection level detection unit that detects a pressure detection level of the touch detection unit; and pressure detection levels detected by the pressure detection level detection unit. The touch substrate can set an erroneous operation detection area including at least one touch detection unit among a plurality of touch detection units in association with positions between the detection areas of the operation units. The transmission unit outputs an operation signal corresponding to the detection area when the pressure detection level of the touch detection unit of the detection area is higher than the pressure detection level of the touch detection unit of the adjacent erroneous operation detection area, and detects An operation signal is not output when the pressure detection level of the touch detection unit in the area is smaller than the pressure detection level of the touch detection unit in the adjacent erroneous operation detection area. To.

The remote control monitoring terminal according to claim 5 of the present invention is the remote control monitoring terminal according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the control unit is a predetermined one of the plurality of touch detection units. within a preset predetermined time upon detection of the operation of the touch detection unit, when it detects the operation again touch detection unit, wherein the controller controls so as not to output an operation signal of the touch detection unit that is operated again And

The predetermined time set in advance can be changed as appropriate. For example, in order to quickly notify the user of an erroneous operation of the touch detection unit , it is desirable to set the time to a short time.

The touch detection unit being operated may be when the touch detection unit detects a press, or may be when a response is received after the operation signal is output.
The notification means may be performed, for example, by display on the display unit or by voice. If only the display unit is configured, it is possible to configure notification means for performing operation display of the touch detection unit and display for notifying erroneous operation of the touch detection unit at low cost.

The notification performed by display or sound notifies the operation of the touch detection unit by switching to a different operation state. For example, it means that the display on the display unit is highlighted, the two display units are selectively displayed, or the sound playback of the sound playback unit is switched to an operation state that is continuously or intermittently played back. doing.

A monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 6 of the present invention is the monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 1, further comprising a press detection level detection unit that detects a press detection level of the touch detection unit , The transmission unit outputs an operation signal when the touch detection unit changes from a state where the touch detection unit detects a press to a state where no press is detected.

The time when the touch detection unit changes from the state where the pressure is detected to the state where the pressure is not detected means when the user's finger is separated from the touch detection unit .

In addition, it may be effective only when the operation of the touch detection unit is performed within a predetermined time, and when the user's finger leaves the touch detection unit after the predetermined time has elapsed. You may make it cancel the said operation.

A monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 7 of the present invention is the monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined time has elapsed in which the touch detection unit has detected a press. The operation signal of the touch detection unit is not output even if the state is changed to the state where the pressure is not detected .

The passage of a predetermined time for the touch detection time of the touch detection unit means, for example, a long press operation in which the user continues to press the touch detection unit . In this case, the user needs to recognize an operation method of canceling the operation by the touch detection unit by performing a long press operation.

The remote control monitoring terminal according to claim 8 of the present invention is the remote control monitoring terminal according to claim 6 or 7 , wherein the transmission unit is at least two of the plurality of touch detection units. When a slide operation is performed in which one touch detection unit is moved while operating from one to the other, an operation signal of the touch detection unit that has been slid is not output.

The detection of the slide operation is detected as a slide operation performed when the pressure detection level of at least two touch detection units is equal to or higher than the threshold value and is continuously detected, for example. Alternatively, it may be detected that a slide operation has been performed by looking at the pressure detection time of at least two touch detection units .
Further, when a slide operation is performed, at least the operation signal of the touch detection unit operated first may not be output.

The remote control monitoring terminal according to claim 9 of the present invention is the remote control terminal according to any one of claims 6 to 8 , wherein the automatic control terminal corrects and sets the threshold value of the pressure detection level. The transmission unit can perform correction, and the transmission unit does not accept the operation of the touch detection unit when the touch detection unit is operated when the automatic correction is performed. A correction priority mode in which automatic correction is performed or an operation priority mode in which the automatic correction is canceled and the operation of the touch detection unit is prioritized is executed.
The automatic correction may be automatically performed when the remote control monitoring terminal is installed, or may be performed by the user's operation after the installation.

The monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 10 of the present invention is the terminal for remote control according to any one of claims 6 to 9 , wherein the touch substrate includes the plurality of touch detection units . A plurality of constituting electrodes are arranged side by side only in one direction, and the electrodes are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction in a use state.
The number of the plurality of electrodes is desirably 12 or 24, for example. The plurality of electrodes are assigned according to the pattern of the operation unit of the operation panel.
A remote monitoring and control system according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention comprises: a plurality of lighting loads; the remote control terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and a remote control terminal connected to a transmission line. A central processing unit that receives an operation signal output from the instrument and controls the illumination load via a transmission line based on the operation signal.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, by providing the touch substrate capable of setting the detection area in accordance with the operation unit, it is possible to share components and reduce costs.

According to a second aspect of the invention, in addition to obtaining the same effect as that of the first aspect of the invention, the plurality of touch detection units are variable switches for changing the output of the illumination load by a predetermined pressing operation. Since the function can be assigned and set, it can be configured as a variable switch without using a variable driving mechanism that is consumed, and thus a highly durable remote monitoring control terminal can be realized.

According to the invention of claim 3, normal operation or erroneous operation of the touch detection unit can be reliably detected, and whether or not an operation signal is output based on the operation or erroneous operation can be reliably controlled.

According to the present invention of claim 4, it is possible to reliably prevent an erroneous operation by a touch detection unit in another detection area adjacent to the touch detection unit in the operated detection area.

According to the present invention of claim 5, it is possible to reliably prevent erroneous operation of the touch detection unit within a short time.

According to the invention of claim 6 , normal operation or erroneous operation of the touch detection unit can be reliably detected.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to reliably detect normal operation or erroneous operation of the touch detection unit , and to reliably control whether or not an operation signal is output based on the operation or erroneous operation.

According to the invention of claim 8 , an erroneous operation can be easily canceled based on the intention of the user.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, even when noise occurs in the installation environment, the device operation can be stabilized by automatically correcting the threshold value to be optimized. In addition, since the correction priority mode and the operation priority mode are provided, setting by automatic correction can be freely performed, and usability can be improved.

According to the invention of claim 10 , the detection area of the touch substrate can be set in accordance with the pattern of the operation part of the operation panel, and a plurality of electrodes are arranged in parallel to the touch substrate. Thus, it is possible to reliably prevent erroneous operation of the touch detection unit structurally.
According to invention of Claim 11, the remote monitoring control system using the monitoring terminal for remote control which has the effect of Claims 1 thru | or 10 can be provided.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a remote monitoring control system having a remote control monitoring terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. The disassembled perspective view for demonstrating the structure of the monitoring terminal device for remote control. FIGS. 3 to 6 are diagrams for explaining the assembly process of the monitoring terminal for remote control, and is an explanatory view showing a state in which a connection board is attached to the transmission board after the transmission board is attached to the case body. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which attached the touch substrate after the process of FIG. 3, and fractured | ruptured a part of touch substrate. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which LED exposes from the through-hole of a touch substrate after the process of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which attached the acrylic member after the process of FIG. The figure which shows the specific structure of the plate arrange | positioned on an operation panel. The figure which shows the structure of the operation panel interposed between a plate and a touch substrate, The figure which shows the 1st modification of an operation panel. The figure which shows the 2nd modification of an operation panel. The figure which shows the 3rd modification of an operation panel. The figure which shows the other modification of the monitoring terminal device for remote control. The block diagram which shows the electrical circuit structure of a remote control monitoring terminal. The block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the touch process part which comprises the principal part of the monitoring terminal for remote control which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and its peripheral part. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the characteristic of the specific structure of the press detection level detection part of FIG. 14, and the press detection level according to each detected operation part. Explanatory drawing explaining the error detection time range for judging the misoperation of re-operation. Explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement at the time of re-operating when it exceeds the error detection time range of FIG. The flowchart which shows the example of the basic control operation for prevention of incorrect operation of the operation part by a control part. The flowchart which shows the modification of a control operation example, and respond | corresponds when the same operation part is operated again. The block diagram which shows the structure of the vertical touch board | substrate which provided the some electrode in the vertical direction of the monitoring terminal for remote control which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the horizontal type | mold touch substrate which provided the some electrode in the horizontal direction. The block diagram which shows the structure of the horizontal type | mold operation panel provided with four operation parts. The block diagram which shows the structure of the horizontal type | mold operation panel provided with two operation parts. The block diagram which shows the structure of the horizontal type | mold operation panel provided with three operation parts. The block diagram which shows the structure of the horizontal type | mold operation panel provided with one operation part. The block diagram which shows the structure of the horizontal type | mold operation panel provided with six operation parts. The block diagram which shows the structure of the horizontal type | mold operation panel which arrange | positioned 4 each on the upper and lower sides, and was equipped with eight operation parts. The flowchart which shows the example of basic control operation for coping with the erroneous operation of the operation part by the control part of the monitoring terminal for remote control concerning the 4th Embodiment of this invention. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of basic control operation for preventing erroneous operation of the operation unit by the control unit.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First embodiment)
1 to 13 relate to a first embodiment of a remote control monitoring terminal according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a remote monitoring control system having a remote control monitoring terminal. FIG. FIG. 3 to FIG. 6 are explanatory views for explaining the assembly process of the remote control monitoring terminal, and FIG. 3 shows the transmission board on the case body. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the connection portion is attached to the transmission board after the attachment, FIG. 4 shows a state in which the touch board is attached after the process of FIG. 3 and a part of the touch board is broken, and FIG. FIG. 6 shows a state where the LED is exposed from the through hole of the touch substrate, and FIG. 6 shows a state where the acrylic member is attached after the step of FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific configuration of the plate disposed on the operation panel, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration of the operation panel interposed between the plate and the touch substrate, and FIG. 9 is a diagram of the operation panel. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second modification of the operation panel, FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a third modification of the operation panel, and FIG. 12 is another modification of the monitoring terminal for remote control. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an electrical circuit configuration of the remote control monitoring terminal.

  The remote monitoring control system shown in FIG. 1 has a central processing unit 1. The central processing unit 1 is connected to a control terminal 3, a remote control monitoring terminal 10, a sensor terminal 4, wireless receivers 5 and 6, and a human sensor 7 through a two-wire transmission line 2. The A wireless transmitter 8 that transmits signals to the wireless receiver 5 by infrared rays and a wireless transmitter / receiver 9 that transmits and receives signals to and from the wireless receiver 6 by infrared rays are provided.

  The central processing unit 1 controls the system in an integrated manner, and is configured to include a microcomputer. The central processing unit 1 has a memory (not shown) that stores a correspondence relationship (assignment) between the remote control monitoring terminal 10 and the illumination load connected to the control terminal 3.

  The central processing unit 1 can set an address setting mode for setting a unique address for each terminal. The central processing unit 1 also has address setting means for setting an address and a display unit for displaying the address.

The control terminal 3 can be connected to, for example, four circuit lighting loads, and a plurality of such control terminals 3 are connected to the transmission line 2. In addition, the illumination load comprises the lighting fixture, for example.
The sensor terminal device 4 is a terminal device for turning on the illumination load when the surroundings become dark, for example. The sensor terminal 4 has a microcomputer and is connected to the transmission line 2 via a transmission interface. The sensor terminal 4 includes a sensor unit that detects light, a display unit, and a memory that stores address data of the sensor terminal unit 4.

  The wireless transmitter 8 transmits lighting load on / off information to the wireless receiver 5 by, for example, infrared rays. The wireless transmitter 8 includes a microcomputer, a transmission interface that can be connected to the transmission line 2, an infrared transmitter that transmits illumination control information by infrared rays, and a memory that stores address data of the wireless transmitter 8. It is comprised.

  The wireless transmitter / receiver 9 is a terminal device for transmitting / receiving information on lighting on / off of the illumination load between the wireless receivers 6 by infrared rays. The wireless transmitter / receiver 9 includes a microcomputer, an infrared transmitter that transmits infrared rays, an infrared receiver that receives infrared rays, operation buttons for controlling lighting on / off, and address data of the wireless transmitter 9. It has the memory which memorizes.

  The human sensor 7 is a terminal for detecting the presence of a person and controlling lighting of a lighting load. The human sensor 7 includes a microcomputer and is connected to the transmission line 2 via a transmission interface. Further, the human sensor 7 includes an infrared detecting unit that detects an infrared ray emitted from a person, and a memory 75 that stores address data of the human sensor 7.

  The wireless receiver 5 receives an infrared signal transmitted from the wireless transmitter 8. The wireless receiver 5 includes a microcomputer and is connected to the transmission line 2 via a transmission interface. In addition, the wireless receiver 5 is provided with an address setting unit for storing address data of the wireless receiver 6 and an infrared receiving unit for receiving infrared rays. The wireless receiver 6 has an infrared transmission unit for enabling infrared transmission.

  The remote control monitoring terminal 10 is a device that performs lighting control / lighting control and monitoring control of a lighting load by remote control, such as a wall switch.

  Such a remote control system is configured by the central processing unit 1 to set addresses of the control terminal 3, the sensor terminal 4, the remote control monitoring terminal 10, etc., and in a memory (not shown) in the central processing unit 1. The data to be stored can be set, and the lighting control of the lighting load can be controlled by the remote control monitoring terminal 10.

  Next, a specific configuration and assembly procedure of the remote control monitoring terminal 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the remote control monitoring terminal 10 is configured by using a touch panel system, and a case main body 11 formed in substantially the same size as an existing size, and disposed in the case main body 11. A transmission board 12 serving as a transmission part, a touch board 13 electrically connected to the transmission board 12 via a connection part 17, an operation panel 14 stacked on the upper surface of the touch board 13, and the operation A plate 15 that is an outer frame member of the operation panel 14 is configured to expose a predetermined region of the panel 14. Note that the transmission board 12 and the touch board 13 may be configured as one board.

  The case body 11 is embedded in a wall, for example, and is provided with a connector portion 16 for electrical connection with a setting device or the like so that the transmission substrate 12, the touch substrate 13 and the operation panel 14 can be accommodated therein. It is configured.

  The connector part 16 is configured to have, for example, four connection pins 16a. And when setting the detection area of the touch operation part 20 mentioned later of the touch board | substrate 13 to this connector part 16, the setting device for a setting is electrically connected.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a transmission board 12 is disposed at a predetermined location of the case body 11. The transmission board 12 is provided with various circuits necessary for transmitting operation signals and the like to the transmission line 2. The transmission board 12 is provided with, for example, four sets of display light emitting elements (LEDs) 19 as notification means for switching the display state in response to a user operation.

  Note that the two display light emitting elements 19 are configured as a set, and display the lighting state and extinguishing state of the illumination load, respectively. The display light emitting elements 19 are not limited to the arrangement position and number shown in FIG. 2, and the arrangement position and number are set according to the configurations of the substrate 13 </ b> A and the operation unit 22 of the operation panel 14. Further, the transmission substrate 12 may be configured without providing such a display light emitting element 19.

The transmission board 12 is provided with a transmission terminal 18 for connecting a connection line for transmitting an operation signal or the like to the transmission line 2.
Then, a connection portion 17 is erected on the transmission substrate 12, and a substrate 13A is disposed so as to overlap the upper portion of the connection portion 17 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). In this way, the transmission board 12 and the touch board 13 are electrically connected via the connection portion 17. The connecting portion 17 is for electrically connecting the transmission board 12 and the touch board 13 using, for example, a board-shaped connector, but is not limited to this, for example, a flexible board, a connection line, or the like. May be used for electrical connection.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the touch substrate 13 includes a touch operation unit 20 provided on the substrate 13A. The touch operation unit 20 can freely change and set a plurality of detection area assignments and switch functions according to the pattern of the operation unit 22 of the operation panel 14. In this case, the assignment of a plurality of detection areas and the change and setting of the switch function are performed by inputting with a setting device connected to the connector unit 16.

  The switch function is a function as a variable switch for changing the output of the designated illumination load by, for example, a predetermined pressing operation, not just the switch action of the illumination load lighting instruction or the extinction instruction. is there. Therefore, the touch operation unit 20 can also assign a function as a variable switch.

  A plurality of through holes 21 are provided in the substrate 13 </ b> A of the touch substrate 13. These through holes 21 are provided in the plurality of display light emitting elements 19 of the transmission substrate 12 according to the arrangement positions. After the assembly, the display light emitting element 19 is inserted into the through holes 21 so as to be exposed on the surface of the touch substrate 13 (see FIG. 5).

  An operation panel 14 is disposed on the surface of the touch substrate 13. The operation panel 14 is provided with an operation unit 22 in accordance with the arrangement position of the touch operation unit 20 on the touch substrate 13. In the vicinity of the operation unit 22 of the operation panel 14, an identification unit 23 that indicates names of group switches and individual switches assigned to the operation unit 22 is provided.

The operation panel 14 is configured by using, for example, a transparent acrylic plate, and the operation unit 22 is printed on the back surface of the acrylic plate. The identification unit 23 may be provided by printing on an acrylic plate in the same manner, or may be provided by sticking a seal or paper on the back surface of the acrylic plate.
The operation panel 14 is attached to the surface of the touch substrate 13 with a double-sided tape (not shown), for example (see FIG. 6).

  A plate 15 is disposed from above the operation panel 14 and fixed to the case body 11. As shown in FIG. 7, the plate 15 is provided with an opening 15 a so that the operation unit 22 and the identification unit 23 of the operation panel 14 are exposed. Therefore, when the plate 15 is fixed to the case main body 11, the operation unit 22 and the identification unit 23 of the operation panel 14 are exposed through the opening 15a.

  In the present embodiment, the touch operation unit 20 of the board 13A can freely change and set the detection area allocation of the plurality of touch operation units 20 in accordance with the pattern of the operation unit 22, so the pattern of the operation unit 22 Since the operation signals based on the operation unit 22 of the operation panel 14 can be output even with the operation panels 14 having different types, a plurality of types of operation panels 14 can be used. Therefore, the remote control monitoring terminal 10 can be configured with one type of case body 11 in any type of operation panel 14.

  Here, a specific configuration example of the operation panel 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, when the detection area of the touch operation unit 20 is assigned by the setting device so as to remotely control and monitor the lighting loads of four groups, the operation panel 14 configured as shown in FIG. 8 is used. It is done.

  Specifically, the operation panel 14 is an identification unit 23 having first to fourth identification units 23a to 23d indicating first to fourth group names, and a switch corresponding to the first to fourth groups. An operation unit 22 having first to fourth operation units 22a to 22d and an LED display unit 24 provided for each display light emitting element 19 to transmit and recognize light from each display light emitting element 19 are provided. Configured.

  In this case, the first to fourth operation units 22a to 22d are provided side by side in the vertical direction in FIG. 8 of the case main body 11 (the direction according to the arrangement direction of the touch operation unit 20), and the operation units 22a to 22d The first to fourth identification units 23a to 23d are respectively arranged on the sides. The LED display unit 24 is also provided between the operation units 22a to 22d and the identification units 23a to 23d.

  Further, as a change in the pattern of the operation unit 22, for example, in the operation panel 14, the number of the operation units 22 is reduced or increased in accordance with the number of lighting load groups. Of course, the identification unit 23 and the LED display unit 24 are provided and configured to match the number of operation units 22.

  Note that the operation panel 14 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 8, and may be configured as shown in the modified examples of FIGS. 9 to 11, for example. A modification of the operation panel 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the modification shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, description will be made assuming that the arrangement position of the display light emitting element 19 on the transmission substrate 12 is different from that of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 2.

  As shown in the first modified example of FIG. 9, the operation panel 14 </ b> A includes the operation unit 22 having the first to fourth operation units 22 a to 22 d as in the operation panel 14 illustrated in FIG. 8. The first to fourth identification units 23 are not provided.

  In such a case, the first to fourth identification portions 23a to 23d are configured as seals and are pasted on predetermined positions on the operation panel 14A or the first to fourth operation portions 22a to 22d for identification. What is necessary is just to comprise so.

  Further, the operation panel 14B shown in the second modified example of FIG. 10 is provided when a plurality of switch groups of the touch operation unit 20 are assigned by the setting device so as to remotely control and monitor the lighting loads of three groups, for example. This is for the corresponding three circuits, and has first to third operation portions 22a to 22c.

  In the second modification as well, the first to third identification parts 23a to 23c are configured as seals in the same manner as described above, and the predetermined parts on the operation panel 14B or the first to third operation parts 22a to 22c are formed. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may stick and identify.

  Further, the operation panel 14C shown in the third modified example of FIG. 11 is provided when, for example, a plurality of switch groups of the touch operation unit 20 are assigned by a setting device so as to remotely control and monitor the illumination loads of two groups. This is for two corresponding circuits, and has first and second operation portions 22a and 22b.

  In the third modified example, the first and second identification portions 23a and 23b are configured as seals in the same manner as described above, and are provided on predetermined positions on the operation panel 14C or on the first and second operation portions 22a and 22b. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may stick and identify.

  Further, the operation panels 14A to 14C of the modified examples shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 are for displaying the display of the display light emitting element 19 corresponding to the operation unit 22 in correspondence with each other even when the operation unit 22 is increased or decreased. A spare LED display 24a is provided.

  Further, the remote control monitoring terminal 10 having such a configuration is replaced with a case main body 11A provided with a connector portion 16 at a lower portion (lower side in FIG. 12), as shown in a modified example of FIG. The transmission board 12, the board 13A, and the operation panel 14 may be configured to be accommodated inside the case main body 11A. That is, it is only necessary to have the main part of the present embodiment, and the layout of the connector part 16, the display light emitting element 19, the transmission board 12, the touch board 13, and the operation panel 14 is not limited.

Next, the electrical circuit configuration and operation that are the main part of the remote control monitoring terminal 10 having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13, the remote control monitoring terminal 10 includes a touch operation unit 20 and a touch processing unit 30 provided on the touch substrate 13, a transmission processing unit 31 provided on the transmission substrate 12, and a display unit. The display light-emitting element 19 is configured, the connection pin 16a of the connector unit 16 that configures the setting terminal, and the power source unit 32 provided on the transmission board 12 are configured.

The power supply unit 32 obtains power necessary for driving the remote control monitoring terminal 10 based on the voltage signal transmitted from the central processing unit 1 of FIG. Power is supplied to each block inside.
When the operation unit 22 of the operation panel 14 is pressed, the touch operation unit 20 outputs a detection signal of the pressed touch operation unit 20 to the touch processing unit 30. Upon receiving this detection signal, the touch processing unit 30 generates an operation signal and outputs it to the transmission processing unit 31.

  The transmission processing unit 31 outputs an operation signal to the central control device 1, the control terminal 3, or each lighting load connected on the transmission line 2.

Here, it is assumed that the operator has performed a replacement operation of the operation panel 14 having a different pattern of the operation unit 22.
In this case, the operator connects a setting device to the connector portion 16 of the case body 11 and uses this setting device to detect the detection areas of the plurality of touch operation portions 20 so as to match the operation portion 22 of the replaced pattern. Change and set the assignment.

  Thereby, even when the operation panel 14 having a different pattern of the touch operation unit 20 is replaced, the touch operation unit 20 is set in accordance with the replaced pattern of the operation unit 22, so that the operation unit 22 is pressed. An operation signal corresponding to the operation can be output to the transmission line 2.

  Moreover, when the switch function as a variable switch is assigned to the touch operation unit 20, the remote control monitoring terminal 10 can output an operation signal for changing the output of the illumination load.

  Therefore, according to the first embodiment, even when the operation panel 14 having a different pattern of the operation unit 22 is replaced, an operation signal corresponding to the pattern can be output. Therefore, the cost of the remote control monitoring terminal 10 can be reduced.

  Further, since the switch function as a variable switch can be assigned to the touch operation unit 20, it is possible to configure a variable switch without using a variable switch or the like as a consumable, and thus a highly durable monitoring terminal 10 for remote control. Can be realized.

  The remote control monitoring terminal 10 of the present invention is applied to a remote monitoring control system in which various terminals 3, sensor terminals 4, human sensors 7 and the like are connected to the transmission line 2 from the central processing unit 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this remote monitoring control system, and can be applied to a wall switch or the like for lighting control or lighting control of a lighting load installed in a normal room.

  By the way, the remote control monitoring terminal device 10 of the present invention is configured to prevent erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 with a simple configuration. Such an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Second Embodiment)
FIGS. 14 to 19 relate to a second embodiment of the remote control monitoring terminal of the present invention, and FIG. 14 shows a circuit configuration of a touch processing unit and its peripheral part constituting the main part of the second embodiment. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of the touch substrate of FIG. 14 and an explanatory diagram for explaining the characteristics of the pressure detection level corresponding to each detected operation unit, and FIG. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation when re-operation is performed when the error detection time range of FIG. 16 is exceeded, and FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a modified example of the control operation example and corresponding to the case where the same operation unit is operated again.

  The monitoring terminal for remote control according to the second embodiment is configured in substantially the same manner as in the first embodiment, but is configured to prevent erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 (notification means, pressure detection level detection). Section and control section).

Such a configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 14, the touch processing unit 30 includes an operation signal generation unit 41, a press detection processing unit 42, a control unit 43, and a memory 44, and a main part is configured.

The control unit 43 is electrically connected to an LED display unit 24 and an audio playback unit 45 that constitute notification means.
The LED display part 24 is provided corresponding to the light emitting element 19 for display (refer FIG.3 and FIG.4) comprised as 1 set by 2 pieces of 1st Embodiment. Moreover, the arrangement position of this LED display part 24 is desirable to be the arrangement position as shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 in the first embodiment, for example.

  When the touch operation unit 20 detects that the LED display unit 24 is pressed through the operation unit 22 (first to fourth operation units 22a to 22d) under the control of the control unit 43, the corresponding light emitting element 19 for display is displayed. Illuminates to indicate that the touch operation unit 20 has been operated.

  The sound reproducing unit 45 is for notifying the user of the on state or the off state of the LED display unit 24 by reproducing sound, and is controlled by the control of the control unit 43.

  The notification means only needs to have a configuration that can be recognized by any one of visual, auditory, and tactile sensations, and may include at least one of them. For example, in the present embodiment, the LED display unit 24 and the audio reproduction unit 45 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. Actually, if only the LED display unit 24 is provided and configured as a notification means, it is possible to configure with a simple configuration and at a low cost.

Next, specific configurations of the touch processing unit 30 and the touch operation unit 20 will be described.
As illustrated in FIG. 14, the operation signal generation unit 41 of the touch processing unit 30 is electrically connected to the touch operation unit 20, generates an operation signal based on the operation of the touch operation unit 20, and outputs the operation signal to the transmission processing unit 31. To do.

  The operation signal generation unit 41 may be configured to be controlled by the control unit 43 to generate an operation signal, stop the operation signal generation process, or simply control the operation signal. It may be configured to generate and output to the transmission processing unit 31.

  In the present embodiment, the touch operation unit 20 is provided with a press detection level detection unit 40 that detects the press detection level of the touch operation unit 20.

  The press detection level detection unit 40 detects the press detection level of the operation unit 22 (touch operation unit 20), and outputs it to the press detection processing unit 42 of the touch processing unit 30.

  The pressure detection processing unit 42 performs signal processing on the supplied pressure detection level and outputs the signal to the control unit 43.

  Based on the pressure detection level supplied from the pressure detection processing unit 42, the control unit 43 controls the operation signal generation unit 41 and the LED display unit 24 and the sound reproduction unit 45 constituting the notification means.

  In this case, the control unit 43 uses the preset pressure detection level threshold value and time information stored in the memory 44 to compare the detected pressure detection level, compare the detection time of the pressure detection level, and the like. I do.

  Specifically, the control unit 43 compares the pressure detection level from the pressure detection processing unit 42 with a preset threshold value SL, and outputs an operation signal when the pressure detection level exceeds the threshold value SL. On the other hand, when the pressure detection level does not exceed the threshold value SL, the transmission processing unit 31 is controlled not to output the operation signal.

  The threshold SL is not limited to a preset numerical value, and may be a predetermined range of threshold SL having an upper limit SLH and a lower limit SLL that can be changed as appropriate. In addition to being able to be changed as appropriate by the user, the threshold SL may be a well-known function in which the threshold SL in a predetermined range is automatically varied depending on, for example, the environmental conditions and usage conditions of the installation position. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the control unit 43 performs control so as to change at least one of the operation states of the LED display unit 24 and the audio reproduction unit 45 after the touch operation unit 20 detects pressing.

  The operation state of display or sound reproduction is changed, for example, the display on the display unit is reversed, the two LED display units 24 are selectively displayed, or the sound reproduction of the sound reproduction unit 45 is continuously performed. Or, it means switching to an operation state in which playback is intermittent.

  That is, since the operation unit 20 employs a touch panel, an actual operation sensation cannot be obtained, and there is a risk of erroneous operation such as re-operation. However, according to the present embodiment, touch operation After the operation unit 20 detects the pressing, the operation state of at least one of the LED display unit 24 and the sound reproduction unit 45 can be switched to an operation state different from the display or sound reproduction. The user can be surely notified, and erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 can be reliably prevented.

  Next, the configuration of the touch substrate 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 15A is a simplified cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the touch substrate 13 in which the touch operation unit 20 is provided on the substrate 13A, and FIG. 15B is detected when the third operation unit and the vicinity thereof are operated. FIG. 15C is a characteristic diagram of the pressure detection level, FIG. 15C is a characteristic diagram of the pressure detection level detected when the fourth operation unit and the vicinity are operated, and FIG. 15D is a diagram illustrating the third operation unit and the fourth operation unit. The characteristic diagrams of the pressure detection level detected when operated are shown respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the pressure detection level detection unit 40 is disposed between the back surface of the operation panel 14 and the touch operation unit 20 of the substrate 13A.

  The touch operation unit 20 includes a plurality of operation detection electrodes 41 a to 41 d corresponding to a plurality of detection areas (specifically, the first to fourth operation units 22 a to 22 d) and the adjacent detection areas of the touch operation unit 20. Are provided with erroneous operation detection electrodes 40a to 40c arranged in an erroneous operation detection area (specifically, between the first to fourth operation units 22 to 22d).

  That is, when the operation unit 22 is operated, the press detection level detection unit 40 includes the first to fourth operation units 22a to 22d corresponding to the detection area by the plurality of electrodes corresponding to the first to fourth operation units 22a to 22d. The respective pressure detection levels are detected.

  Moreover, the press detection level detection part 40 is between each of the 1st-4th operation parts 22a-22d by the electrode 40a-40c for erroneous operation detection arrange | positioned between the 1st-4th operation parts 22a-22d. In addition, it is possible to detect the pressure detection level of the erroneous operation detection area in the peripheral portion.

The press detection level detection unit 40 may be provided separately from the touch operation unit 20, but if configured integrally with the touch operation unit 20, the manufacturing process can be simplified and the cost can be reduced. It is valid.
FIG. 15A shows a part of the operation panel corresponding to the erroneous operation detection area.

  By the way, after operating the predetermined operation part 22, or the same operation part 22 or the other operation part 22 and its vicinity are operated again unintentionally, conceivable mistaken operation is considered.

  However, the remote control monitoring terminal according to the present embodiment can reliably prevent such an erroneous operation of the operation unit 22.

  For example, when the operated operation unit 22 is operated again during the time from the operation of the operation unit 22 to the completion of switching of at least one of the LED display unit 24 and the audio reproduction unit 45, the control unit 43 operates. Controls the operation signal generation unit 41 and the transmission processing unit 31 so as to cancel the generation and output of the operation signal of the operation unit 22 operated again.

  In addition, when the control unit 43 detects an operation of, for example, the third operation unit 22c among the plurality of first to fourth operation units 22a to 22d, the other operation unit adjacent to the third operation unit 22c ( For example, when the second operation unit 22b or the fourth operation unit 22d) is erroneously operated, an operation is performed so as to cancel generation and output of the operation signals of other operation units (for example, the second operation unit 22b or the fourth operation unit 22d). The signal generator 41 and the transmission processor 31 are controlled.

  For example, in FIG. 15B, the pressure detection levels corresponding to the operation detection electrodes 41c and 41d and the erroneous operation detection electrode 40c exceed the threshold value SL. Here, when the respective press detection levels are compared, the press detection level of the operation detection electrode 41c corresponding to the operation unit 22c operated by the user is the highest, and then the press detection level of the erroneous operation detection electrode 40c is the highest. The pressure detection level of the operation detection electrode 41d farthest from the position operated by the person is the lowest.

  Accordingly, by outputting only the operation signal corresponding to the detection area with the highest pressure detection level, the operation of the operation unit intended by the user can be executed.

  However, it is conceivable to operate two operation units at the same time, but in the above method, one of the operations is canceled.

  Therefore, the operation detection electrode 41c having a pressure detection level lower than that of the erroneous operation detection electrode 40c is not output, and the operation detection electrode 41c having a pressure detection level higher than that of the erroneous operation detection electrode 40c is not output. Like that.

  For example, in FIG. 15D, the operation detection electrodes 41c and 41d and the erroneous operation electrode 40c all exceed the threshold value SL. However, since the pressure detection levels of the operation detection electrodes 41c and 41d are higher than the pressure detection level of the erroneous operation electrode 40c, the operation signals of the third operation unit and the fourth operation unit are output.

  By controlling in this way, the operation of the operation unit unintended by the user can be canceled, and when the user intentionally operates the adjacent detection area, an erroneous operation detection area between the adjacent detection areas Therefore, the operation signal corresponding to both detection areas can be output.

  Of course, it is also possible to compare the detected pressure detection level with the threshold value SL, and control the generation and output of the operation signal based on the comparison result.

  For example, in FIG. 15C, only the pressure detection level of the operation detection electrode 41d exceeds the threshold in each detection area, and only the operation signal corresponding to the operation detection electrode 41d may be output. . Further, in FIG. 15C, when the pressing detection level of the erroneous operation detection electrode 40c exceeds the threshold value, the operation signal of the operation detection electrode 41d may be canceled.

  On the other hand, when a plurality of operation units are operated, it is determined whether or not re-operation of the operation unit is performed within a predetermined time range, and if it is within the predetermined time, the operation unit operated later The operation may be canceled.

  The predetermined time range is time information stored in the memory 44, for example. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, for example, when the fourth operation unit 22d is operated within the error detection time range t0 as a predetermined time range after the operation of the third operation unit 22c, the control unit 43 is The operation by the fourth operation unit 22d is determined as an erroneous operation, and control is performed so as to cancel the generation and output of the operation signal in the same manner as described above.

  On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 17, when the operation of the fourth operation unit 22d is performed after the error detection time range t0, the control unit 43 validates the operation by the fourth operation unit 22d (normal). Therefore, the fourth operation unit 22d is controlled to generate and output an operation signal.

  The error detection time range t0 can be changed and set as appropriate. The time information of the error detection time range t0 is stored in the memory 44. However, the time information is not limited to this, and a timer counter for measuring the error detection time range t0 is provided in the control unit 43 to set the time. You may comprise so that it may measure.

  In addition, when the detection result from the pressure detection level detection unit 40 is a pressure detection level that includes an erroneous operation detection pressure detection level, the control unit 43 is operated other than the operation unit operated first. It is also possible to perform control so as to cancel the generation and output of the operation signal in the same manner as described above.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 43 determines that it is effective when a predetermined operation unit (for example, the same operation unit) is pressed twice and any pressure detection level exceeds the threshold value SL. Thus, it is possible to control to generate and output the operation signal of the operation unit.

  In the present embodiment, the operation signal of the operation unit 22 is generated on the touch processing unit 30 side. However, the operation signal may be generated in the transmission processing unit 31. Further, the control unit 43 may be provided in the electric transmission processing unit 31. Here, considering simplification of the manufacturing process and cost reduction, it is desirable that the touch processing unit 30 and the transmission processing unit 31 shown in FIG.

Next, a control example that is a feature of the control unit of such a remote control monitoring terminal will be described with reference to FIGS.
Now, assume that the user operates a remote control monitoring terminal having an operation panel 14 configured as shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. Then, the control unit 43 reads and activates the program shown in FIG. 18 from a memory (not shown), initializes and calibrates the remote control terminal device in step S1, and proceeds to step S2.

  In the initialization and calibration processing, for example, the setting of the detection area of the touch operation unit 20 corresponding to the plurality of operation units 22 described in the first embodiment, and the setting of the threshold value SL and the error detection time range t0 are performed. (For example, timer counter reset) is performed.

  Then, in step S2, the control unit 43 puts each block on standby so as to wait for input of the touch operation unit 20 and display of the LED display unit 24 (waiting for operation of the audio playback unit 54), and then performs processing. The process proceeds to S3.

  In the determination process of step S3, the control unit 43 determines whether or not the plurality of operation units 22 are pressed from the pressure detection level detected by the pressure detection level detection unit 40, and the plurality of operation units 22 are pressed. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S4. Conversely, if it is determined that the plurality of operation units 22 are pressed, the process proceeds to step S5.

  When a plurality of operation units 22 are pressed, the control unit 43 detects the erroneous operation detected by the erroneous operation detection electrodes 40a to 40c within the press detection level from the press detection processing unit 42 in the determination process of step S5. It is determined whether or not there is a pressing detection level. If it is determined that there is a pressing detection level, the process proceeds to step S6. If it is determined that there is no pressing detection level, the process proceeds to step S4.

  In step S <b> 6, the control unit 43 compares the press detection levels from the press detection processing unit 43. In this case, when the pressure detection level of the operation detection electrodes 41a to 41d is larger than the erroneous operation detection pressure detection level, the operation by the operation unit 22 is determined to be valid, and the process proceeds to step S4.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined in the determination process in step S5 that there is an erroneous operation detection press detection level detected by the erroneous operation detection electrodes 40a to 40c, for example, the process proceeds to step S16. Processing may be performed.

  In this case, in the process of step S16, the control unit 43 compares the detection times of the respective press detection levels, and determines whether or not they are within the error detection time range t0 shown in FIGS. When the detection of the pressure detection level detected later exists within the error detection time range t0, it is determined that the operation by the operation unit 22 previously pressed is valid (first pressure detection process), and the process proceeds to step S4. To do.

  Then, by the process of step S4, the control unit 43 reversely displays the operation state of at least one of the LED display unit 24 and the sound reproduction unit 45, for example, the display of the LED display unit 24, or the two LED display units 24. Is selectively displayed, or is controlled to be switched to an operation state in which the audio reproduction of the audio reproduction unit 45 is reproduced continuously or intermittently.

  Then, the control unit 43 determines that the operation of the operation unit 22 detected by the first press is valid (normal) by the process of the subsequent step S7, and generates and outputs the operation signal so as to generate and output the operation signal. The processing unit 31 is controlled.

  Thereafter, the control unit 43 confirms the operation state of the LED display unit 24 and the audio reproduction unit 45 in the determination process of the subsequent step S8, and if it is determined that the operation is not performed, the process returns to step S2 If it is determined that, at the subsequent step S9, the operation state of at least one of the LED display unit 24 and the sound reproduction unit 45 is displayed again, for example, the display of the LED display unit 24 is highlighted, The user is notified by switching control to an operation state in which the two LED display units 24 are selectively displayed or the audio reproduction of the audio reproduction unit 45 is continuously or intermittently reproduced. Then, the process returns to step S2.

  In addition, the control part 43 of this Embodiment can also perform the flowchart of a modification as shown in FIG. That is, this modification is applied when the same operation unit is re-operated among a plurality of operation units.

  Specifically, it is assumed that the user operates a remote control monitoring terminal having an operation panel 14 configured as shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 9, for example. Then, similarly to the program shown in FIG. 18, the control unit 43 reads and starts the program shown in FIG. 19 from a memory (not shown), and performs initialization and calibration processing of the remote control terminal device in step S1. The process proceeds to step S2.

  Then, in step S2, the control unit 43 puts each block on standby so as to wait for input of the touch operation unit 20 and display of the LED display unit 24 (waiting for operation of the audio playback unit 54), and then performs processing. The process proceeds to S20.

  In the determination process of step S20, the control unit 43 determines whether or not the same operation unit 22 is pressed from the press detection level detected by the press detection level detection unit 40, and if the same operation unit 22 is not pressed. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S21. Conversely, if it is determined that the same operation unit 22 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S22.

  When the same operation unit 22 is pressed, that is, when it is pressed twice, the control unit 43 performs the same operation within the error detection time range t0 after the operation of the operation unit 22 in the process of step S22. If the unit 22 has been operated, the operation by the operation unit 22 pressed twice is determined as an erroneous operation, and the generation of the operation signal by the operation unit 22 pressed twice and generation of the output are canceled. The unit 41 and the transmission processing unit 31 are controlled. Then, the process proceeds to step S21.

  In the process of step S21, the control unit 43 determines that the operation of the operation unit 22 detected by the first press is valid (normal), and generates and outputs the operation signal so as to generate and output the operation signal. To control.

  After that, the control unit 43 confirms the operation state of the LED display unit 24 and the sound reproduction unit 45 in the determination process of the subsequent step S8, and if it is determined that the operation is not performed, the process returns to step S21. If it is determined that, at the subsequent step S9, at least one of the operation states of the LED display unit 24 and the audio reproduction unit 45, for example, the display of the LED display unit 24 is highlighted, or two The LED display unit 24 is selectively displayed, or the operation is switched to an operation state in which the audio reproduction of the audio reproduction unit 45 is reproduced continuously or intermittently, and the user is notified. Then, the process returns to step S2.

  Therefore, according to the second embodiment, as described above, the notification unit is controlled by the control unit 43, whereby it is possible to prevent erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 with a simple configuration. Other effects are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Third embodiment)
20 to 27 relate to the third embodiment of the monitoring terminal for remote control according to the present invention. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a vertical touch substrate provided with a plurality of electrodes in the vertical direction. 21 is a configuration diagram showing a configuration of a horizontal touch substrate provided with a plurality of electrodes in the horizontal direction, and FIGS. 22 to 27 are configuration diagrams showing a configuration of a horizontal operation panel corresponding to the horizontal touch substrate. 22 is provided with four operation units, FIG. 23 is provided with two operation units, FIG. 24 is provided with three operation units, FIG. 25 is provided with one operation unit, FIG. FIG. 27 shows an apparatus provided with six operation sections, and FIG.

  In the monitoring terminal for remote control according to the present embodiment, the touch substrate 13 is configured by arranging a plurality of electrodes constituting the plurality of touch operation units 20 in parallel in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction with respect to the touch substrate 13. Is done.

First, a configuration of a vertical touch substrate in which a plurality of electrodes are arranged side by side with respect to the touch substrate 13 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, the vertical touch substrate 13 has a touch operation unit 20, which is necessary for freely changing and setting a plurality of detection area allocation and switch functions. A plurality of electrodes 20 a to 20 l are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction with respect to the touch substrate 13.

  In this case, in the configuration example illustrated in FIG. 20, twelve electrodes 20 a to 20 l are disposed in the touch operation unit 20. Of course, the number of electrodes is not limited to this. For example, 24 electrodes may be arranged by dividing the 12 electrodes 20a to 20l into left and right parts.

  That is, the number of electrodes is set according to the pattern of the operation unit 22 of the operation panel 14. For example, when the operation panel 14 having one, two, three, or four operation units 22 is made to correspond to one common touch operation unit, the number of electrodes is as described above. The number of operation units 22 is set to a common divisor such as 12 or 24.

  In addition, by providing the touch operation unit 20 with a plurality of electrodes (12 pieces or 24 pieces) as described above, the detection areas corresponding to the pattern of the operation unit 22 can be grouped.

  For example, in the case of the operation panel 14 having one operation unit 22, the touch operation unit 20 can configure one detection area by assigning the twelve electrodes 20a to 20l as one group. In the case of the operation panel 14 having two operation units 22, the touch operation unit 20 can configure two detection areas by assigning six electrodes 20a to 20f and 20g to 20l as two groups. . Further, in the case of the operation panel 14 having three operation units 22, the touch operation unit 20 detects three by assigning four electrodes 20a to 20d, 20e to h, and 20i to 20l as three groups. You can configure the area. In this way, a group of detection areas corresponding to the pattern of the operation unit 22 can be configured.

Next, the configuration of the horizontal touch substrate 13 in which a plurality of electrodes are arranged side by side with respect to the touch substrate 13 will be described.
The horizontal touch substrate 13 is used in a state where the vertical touch substrate 13 described with reference to FIG. That is, the horizontal touch substrate 13 has a touch operation unit 20 similar to the vertical touch substrate 13, and the touch operation unit 20 freely changes and sets a plurality of detection area assignments and switch functions. A plurality of electrodes 20 a to 20 l necessary for the above are arranged in parallel to the touch substrate 12.

  In this case, the horizontal touch substrate 13 is provided with twelve electrodes 20 a to 20 l in the touch operation unit 20, similarly to the vertical touch substrate 13. Of course, the number of electrodes is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, 24 electrodes 20a1 to 20l1 and 20a2 are obtained by dividing 12 electrodes 20a to 20l into two parts on the left and right sides. ~ 2012 may be provided.

  Note that the number of electrodes is set according to the pattern of the operation unit 22 of the operation panel 14 as in the case of the vertical touch substrate 13 described above. For example, if the operation panel 14 has one, two, three, or four operation units 22, the number of electrodes is set to a common divisor such as 12 or 24 as described above. Is done.

  Similarly to the vertical touch substrate, the horizontal touch substrate 13 corresponds to the pattern of the operation unit 22 by providing the touch operation unit 20 with a plurality of electrodes (12 or 24). Detection areas can be grouped.

  In the present embodiment, the operation panel 14 is also configured in a horizontal shape corresponding to the horizontal touch substrate 13. Here, configurations according to various operation patterns of the operation panel 14 are shown in FIGS.

  For example, when it is assumed that the horizontal touch substrate 13 has 12 electrodes 20a to 20l, when the operation panel 14 has four operation units 50a to 50d, the touch operation unit 20 has three electrodes. By assigning 20a to 20c, 20d to 20f, 20g to 20i, and 20j to 20l as four groups, four detection areas can be configured. That is, as shown in FIG. 22, the operation panel 14 can form an operation unit 50 having four operation units 50a to 50d.

  Further, in the case of the operation panel 14 having the two operation units 51a and 51b, the touch operation unit 20 allocates two detection areas by assigning six electrodes 20a to 20f and 20g to 20l as two groups. Can be configured. That is, as shown in FIG. 23, the operation panel 14 can form an operation unit 51 having two operation units 51a and 51b.

  Further, in the case of the operation panel 14 having the three operation units 52a to 52c, the touch operation unit 20 assigns four electrodes 20a to 20d, 20e to h, and 20i to 20l as three groups. One detection area can be configured. That is, as shown in FIG. 24, the operation panel 14 can form an operation unit 52 having three operation units 52a to 52c.

  In the case of the operation panel 14 having one operation unit 53a, the touch operation unit 20 can configure one detection area by assigning the 12 electrodes 20a to 20l as one group. That is, as shown in FIG. 25, the operation panel 14 can form an operation unit 53 having one operation unit 53a.

  Further, in the case of the operation panel 14 having six operation units 54a to 54f, the touch operation unit 20 includes two electrodes 20a and 20b, 20c and 20d, 20e and 20f, 20g and 20h, 20i and 20j, By assigning 20k and 20l as six groups, six detection areas can be configured. That is, as shown in FIG. 26, the operation panel 14 can form an operation unit 54 having six operation units 54a to 54f.

  Furthermore, in the case of the operation panel 14 having the eight operation units 55a to 55h arranged in the upper and lower four units, the touch operation unit 20 uses the touch substrate 13 shown in FIG. By assigning 20 a 1 to 20 c 1, 20 d 1 to 20 f 1, 20 g 1 to 20 i 1, 20 j 1 to 20 11, 20 a 2 to 20 c 2, 20 d 2 to 20 f 2, 20 g 2 to 20 i 2, 20 j 2 to 20 l 2 as eight upper and lower groups, eight detection areas can be configured. That is, as shown in FIG. 27, the operation panel 14 can form an operation unit 55 having eight operation units 55a to 55h.

  In addition, you may comprise such an operation part 50-55 as an operation surface which can be operated for every gradation for changing the brightness of the lighting fixture connected, for example. Specifically, the operation surface of one operation unit is configured by color-coding in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction for each brightness gradation of the lighting fixture. And the control part 43 (refer FIG. 14) detects that it was operated for every gradation by the electrode of the touch substrate 13 corresponding to this operation part, and transmission processing of the operation signal based on this gradation change operation The unit 31 outputs the data to the central processing unit 1. This makes it possible to easily change the brightness of the lighting fixture.

  As described above, in the monitoring terminal for remote control according to the present embodiment, the touch substrate 13 has a plurality of electrodes constituting the plurality of touch operation units 20 in a vertical direction or a horizontal direction with respect to the touch substrate 13. Since they are arranged side by side, the detection areas corresponding to the pattern of the operation unit 22 can be grouped. Therefore, it is possible to combine the detection areas of the touch substrate 13 in accordance with the installation status of the remote control terminal.

  Further, by using the horizontal touch substrate 13 and the operation panel 14 as a horizontal remote control terminal, it is possible to simultaneously operate or slide two adjacent operation units as compared to the vertical remote control terminal. Misoperations such as operations can be prevented.

  In other words, in the case of the vertical operation panel 14, the user may accidentally simultaneously operate or slide two adjacent operation units in the vertical direction. Since the operation units 50 to 55 of the panel 14 are of a horizontal type, the structure is a structure that prevents the erroneous operation structurally, so that the user can operate the operation unit that the user wants to operate reliably.

  Therefore, according to the third embodiment, as described above, by arranging the plurality of electrodes of the touch substrate 13 in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, according to the installation situation of the remote control terminal, It becomes possible to combine the detection areas of the touch substrate 13.

  In addition, since the plurality of electrodes of the touch substrate 13 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction and configured as the horizontal touch substrate 13 and the operation panel 14, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 with a simple configuration. . Other effects are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Fourth embodiment)
28 and 29 relate to the fourth embodiment of the monitoring terminal for remote control of the present invention, and FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of basic control operation for dealing with erroneous operation of the operation unit by the control unit of FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of basic control operation for preventing erroneous operation of the operation unit by the control unit of FIG. The remote control monitoring terminal of the fourth embodiment has the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 14 of the second embodiment, and the fourth embodiment using the circuit configuration shown in FIG. Will be described.

The monitoring terminal device 10 for remote control according to the fourth embodiment is improved so that an erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 can be prevented without setting an erroneous operation detection area.
As an example for preventing an erroneous operation of the operation unit 22, the remote control monitoring terminal 10 can accept a first-press operation priority mode of the operation unit 22 and operations of a plurality of operation units of the operation unit 22. Either one of the multi-operation enable modes can be set.

  When the pre-press priority mode is set, the control unit 43 illustrated in FIG. 14 gives priority to the operation unit 22 that has been previously pressed, and controls to cancel the operation of the operation unit 22 that has been operated thereafter. That is, the control unit 43 outputs an operation signal based on the pre-pressed operation unit 22 via the transmission processing unit 31 and cancels the input by the operation of the operation unit 22 operated thereafter, that is, the operation signal is Control not to output.

For example, another operation unit may be used for a predetermined time after the pressure detection level of the operation unit 22 that has been previously pressed exceeds a threshold value or until the user's finger is released from the operation unit 22 that has been previously pressed. The operation of the operation unit 22 may be canceled, or the operation of all other operation units 22 whose pressure detection level exceeds the threshold at the time when the operation signal of the operation unit 22 that has been pressed first is output. May be.
With this configuration, when the operation unit 22 is erroneously operated a plurality of times in a short time, only the earliest operation can be validated and other operations can be canceled.

  On the other hand, when the multiple operation enable mode is set, the control unit 43 causes each operation signal based on the operation by the plurality of operation units 22 to be output via the transmission processing unit 31. In addition, the control unit 43 recognizes the difference in time and pattern, for example, on / off of the lock function of the operation unit 22 by recognizing differences in time and patterns. Operation or mischief can be prevented, and it is effective as a means for improving security.

Thereby, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 by configuring the two modes of the pre-press priority mode and the multiple operation enable mode so as to be switchable.
Note that the switching method between the first-press priority mode and the multi-operation enabled mode is configured to switch using, for example, a long-press operation in which the operation unit 22 is continuously operated for a predetermined time, an operation pattern, or an operation range. good.

  In the present embodiment, it is also possible to prevent erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 by executing the program shown in FIG. An example of the control operation of the control unit 43 will be described with reference to FIG.

Specifically, it is assumed that the user operates a remote control monitoring terminal having an operation panel 14 configured as shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 9, for example.
The control unit 43 reads out the program shown in FIG. 28 from a memory (not shown) at the time of activation, similarly to the program shown in FIG. 19, performs initialization and calibration processing of the remote control terminal device in step S1, and performs step S2. Migrate to

  Then, in step S2, the control unit 43 puts each block on standby so as to wait for input of the touch operation unit 20 and display of the LED display unit 24 (waiting for operation of the audio playback unit 54), and then performs processing. The process proceeds to S30.

  In the determination process of step S30, when the control unit 43 determines that the operation unit 22 is pressed from the press detection level detected by the press detection level detection unit 40, the control unit 43 detects the pressing time at this time, and detects the detected press. It is determined whether or not the detection time is within a preset time.

  In this case, if it is determined that the press detection time is within a preset time, the process proceeds to step S31. If it is determined that the pressure detection time is greater than the time, the process proceeds to step S32.

  If it is determined that the pressing detection time is within the preset time, the control unit 43 determines that the user's finger has left the operation unit 22 within the preset time in the process of step S31. Then, the operation by the operation unit 22 is turned on at the moment when the user's finger is separated from the operation unit 22.

  That is, the control unit 43 determines that the operation of the operation unit 22 is valid (normal) in the process of subsequent step S21, and sets the operation signal generation unit 41 and the transmission processing unit 31 to generate and output this operation signal. The process proceeds to step S8 under control.

  On the other hand, when determining that the press detection time is equal to or longer than the preset time, the control unit 43 causes the user's finger to press the operation unit 22 for the preset time or more in the process of step S32. In this state, that is, it is determined that a long press has been performed, and control is performed so as to cancel the input of the operation by the operation unit 22.

  That is, the control unit 43 determines that the operation of the operation unit 22 is invalid (cancelled) in the subsequent step S21, and controls the operation signal generation unit 41 and the transmission processing unit 31 so as not to generate and output this operation signal. Then, the process proceeds to step S8. In this case, it is necessary for the user to recognize in advance the long press operation method and the preset time.

  After that, the control unit 43 confirms the operation state of the LED display unit 24 and the sound reproduction unit 45 in the determination process of the subsequent step S8, and if it is determined that the operation is not performed, the process returns to step S21. If it is determined that, at the subsequent step S9, at least one of the operation states of the LED display unit 24 and the audio reproduction unit 45, for example, the display of the LED display unit 24 is highlighted, or two The LED display unit 24 is selectively displayed, or the operation is switched to an operation state in which the audio reproduction of the audio reproduction unit 45 is reproduced continuously or intermittently, and the user is notified. Then, the process returns to step S2.

  Therefore, by performing such control, normal operation and erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 can be determined with certainty, so that erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 can be reliably prevented.

  It should be noted that as a method for preventing an erroneous operation, it may be combined with the above-described first pressing priority mode.

  In this case, when the user's finger is released from the previously pressed operation unit 22 within a predetermined time, the previously pressed operation is validated and all other operations operated up to that point are canceled. can do.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to reliably prevent erroneous operations.

  In the present embodiment, in order to prevent an erroneous operation by the plurality of touch operation units 20 of the operation unit 22, a modification example described later can be applied. That is, in this modification, if a slide operation is performed in which at least two touch operation units 20 among the plurality of touch operation units 20 of the operation panel 14 are moved from one to the other, an erroneous operation is performed. It is determined that the operation signal of the operated touch operation unit is not output. An example of control by the control unit 43 will be described with reference to FIG.

Now, assume that the user operates a remote control monitoring terminal having an operation panel 14 configured as shown in FIG. 8 or FIG.
Then, the control unit 43 reads and activates the program shown in FIG. 29 from a memory (not shown), performs initialization and calibration processing of the remote control terminal device in step S1, and proceeds to step S2.

  Then, in step S2, the control unit 43 puts each block on standby so as to wait for input of the touch operation unit 20 and display of the LED display unit 24 (waiting for operation of the audio playback unit 54), and then performs processing. The process proceeds to S30.

  In the determination process of step S30, the control unit 43 determines whether or not the plurality of operation units 22 are pressed based on the pressure detection level detected by the pressure detection level detection unit 40, and the plurality of operation units 22 are pressed. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S4. Conversely, if it is determined that the plurality of operation units 22 are pressed, the process proceeds to step S40.

When a plurality of operation units 22 are pressed, the control unit 43 compares each press detection level from the press detection processing unit 43 with a preset press detection level in the process of step S40.
In this case, when the two press detection levels are equal to or higher than the preset press detection level and are continuously detected in a state where these values are maintained, the control unit 43 operates the two touch operation units 20. However, it is determined that a moving slide operation has been performed, and control is performed so as to cancel the input of operations by these two operation units 22.

  That is, the control unit 43 determines that the operation of the operation unit 22 is an erroneous operation, and controls the operation signal generation unit 41 and the transmission processing unit 31 so as not to generate and output these operation signals, and the process proceeds to step S4. Transition.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined in step S30 that a plurality of operation units have been pressed, for example, the process may be shifted to step S41.

  In this case, in the process of step S41, the control unit 43 compares the detection times of the respective press detection levels, and determines whether or not they are within a preset detection time range. When the detection time of each pressing detection level is within a preset detection time range, it is determined that a slide operation that moves while operating the two touch operation units 20 is performed, and these two operations are performed. Control is performed to cancel the input of the operation by the unit 22.

  That is, the control unit 43 determines that the operation of the operation unit 22 is an erroneous operation, and controls the operation signal generation unit 41 and the transmission processing unit 31 so as not to generate and output these operation signals, and the process proceeds to step S4. Transition.

  The control unit 43 may determine whether or not a slide operation that moves while operating between the two touch operation units 20 is performed based on the detection time of each press detection level in the process of step S41. good. That is, when the detection times of the two pressure detection levels are continued without being interrupted, or when there is no detection time when the pressure detection level is not detected, it can be determined that the slide operation has been performed.

  Then, by the process of step S4, the control unit 43 reversely displays the operation state of at least one of the LED display unit 24 and the sound reproduction unit 45, for example, the display of the LED display unit 24, or the two LED display units 24. Is selectively displayed, or is controlled to be switched to an operation state in which the audio reproduction of the audio reproduction unit 45 is reproduced continuously or intermittently.

  Then, the control unit 43 determines that the operation of the operation unit 22 detected in the first press is valid (normal) without generating a plurality of operation units 22 by the processing of the subsequent step S7, generates this operation signal, and The operation signal generation unit 41 and the transmission processing unit 31 are controlled to output.

  Thereafter, the control unit 43 confirms the operation state of the LED display unit 24 and the audio reproduction unit 45 in the determination process of the subsequent step S8, and if it is determined that the operation is not performed, the process returns to step S2 If it is determined that, at the subsequent step S9, the operation state of at least one of the LED display unit 24 and the sound reproduction unit 45 is displayed again, for example, the display of the LED display unit 24 is highlighted, The user is notified by switching control to an operation state in which the two LED display units 24 are selectively displayed or the audio reproduction of the audio reproduction unit 45 is continuously or intermittently reproduced. Then, the process returns to step S2.

  In the above modification, when a slide operation is performed, the operations of all the operation units 22 that have been slid can be canceled. However, the operation of the operation unit 22 that was previously operated when the slide operation was performed. You may make it cancel only.

  In this way, for example, when a different operation unit 22 is operated by mistake, if the slide operation is performed up to the intended operation unit 22, only the operation unit 22 previously operated by mistake is canceled and the desired operation unit 22 is canceled. Can be operated.

  Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation of the operation unit 22 by controlling as described above, as in the second embodiment.

By the way, when the monitoring terminal 10 for remote control is installed in a building, the clock frequency (threshold value) in the control unit 43 is adversely affected by members such as reinforcing bars or metal pipes disposed inside the wall or environmental conditions. There is a risk of effect.
However, when the remote control monitoring terminal 10 according to the present embodiment is installed in a building, it performs correction processing to maintain the clock frequency in the control unit 43 normally according to the installation state. Is possible. Such an embodiment will be described later.

(Fifth embodiment)
When the remote control monitoring terminal 10 is installed in a building, the pressure detection level detection unit 40 always detects noise due to the influence of a member such as a reinforcing bar or a metal pipe disposed inside the wall, and falsely detects it. There is a risk of it.

  Therefore, when the remote control monitoring terminal 10 is activated, it is necessary to perform correction so that the detected value when the operation unit 22 is not operated becomes zero.

  Even if the detection value is once corrected, some noise may be detected by the power supply, an electronic device installed in the surroundings, such as humidity and temperature change with use.

  Therefore, when pressure is detected based on whether or not a predetermined threshold value is exceeded, the ratio of the detection level to the noise level (S / N ratio) when operated is changed due to the influence of this noise. There is a risk that it cannot be detected.

  Therefore, the remote control monitoring terminal 10 of the present embodiment has a correction means that can correct the pressure detection level and the threshold value so that the pressure can be accurately detected in accordance with such a change in environmental conditions. Yes.

  Although not shown, this correction means is provided in the control unit 43. For example, when the touch substrate 13 is installed and activated at a predetermined position in the building, the correction of the pressure detection level is performed to zero, and during the activation. Is to set a threshold appropriately according to the noise detection level.

  That is, the control unit 43 can execute such an automatic correction mode, and can stabilize the operation of the remote control monitoring terminal 10.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation unit 22 is operated during execution of the automatic correction mode, the control unit 43 gives priority to the execution of the automatic correction mode and performs the operation performed by the operation unit 22. It is possible to arbitrarily set two modes: a correction priority mode that disables the operation and an operation priority mode that performs control to give priority to the operation by the operation unit 22 by interrupting the execution of the automatic correction mode.

  That is, the user sets the correction priority mode or the operation priority mode in advance by operating the operation unit 22 in advance.

  For example, if the user has previously set the correction priority mode, the control unit 43 notifies the second embodiment when the operation unit 22 is operated during the execution of the automatic correction mode. Thus, for example, the user is notified that “the operation is not accepted because the automatic correction mode is being executed”, and at the same time, the automatic correction mode is continuously executed to perform correction.

  If the user has previously set the operation priority mode, the control unit 43 notifies the second embodiment when the operation unit 22 is operated during the execution of the automatic correction mode. Thus, for example, simultaneously with notifying the user of “cancel the automatic correction mode and accepting the operation”, the automatic correction mode is stopped, and an operation signal based on the operation of the operation unit 22 is generated and output.

  Therefore, according to the fifth embodiment, it is possible to stabilize the operation of the remote control monitoring terminal 10 by automatically performing the automatic correction mode. Since the two operation priority modes and the correction priority mode can be executed, the automatic correction mode can be freely executed and set according to the user.

  The invention described in the above embodiment is not limited to the embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention in the implementation stage. Further, the embodiments include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements.

  For example, even if some constituent elements are deleted from all the constituent elements shown in the embodiment, the problems described in the column of problems to be solved by the invention can be solved, and the effects described in the effects of the invention can be achieved. In the case of being obtained, a configuration from which this configuration requirement is deleted can be extracted as an invention.

10. Monitoring terminal for remote control,
11 ... the case body,
12 ... Transmission board as a transmission unit,
13 ... Touch substrate,
14, 14A-14C ... operation panel,
17 ... connection part,
19, 24, 45 ... notification means 20 ... touch operation part,
22 ... operation part,
40: Press detection level detection unit,
41 ... an operation signal generator,
42 ... Pressing detection processing unit,
43. Control unit.

Claims (11)

With the case body;
An operation panel having a plurality of operation units for defining a pressing operation region ;
While being disposed in the case body, wherein disposed on the rear surface of the operation panel has a pressing detectable plurality of touch detection unit, wherein the plurality of touch detection in association with the position of the operation portion of the operation panel A touch substrate capable of setting a detection area comprising at least one touch detection unit among the units ;
A transmission unit that is electrically connected to the touch substrate and outputs an operation signal when the touch detection unit detects pressing;
A monitoring terminal for remote control, comprising: The remote control monitoring according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of touch detection units can be assigned and set with a variable switch function for changing the output of the illumination load by a predetermined pressing operation. Terminal device. A pressure detection level detection unit for detecting a pressure detection level of the touch detection unit;
  A control unit that compares the pressure detection level detected by the pressure detection level detection unit with a preset threshold value;
  The touch substrate can set an erroneous operation detection area composed of at least one touch detection unit among a plurality of touch detection units in association with a position between detection areas of each operation unit,
  The transmission unit outputs an operation signal when the pressure detection level of the erroneous operation detection area adjacent to the detection area whose pressure detection level is equal to or greater than a threshold value in the detection area is less than the threshold value, and the pressure detection level of the erroneous operation detection area The monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an operation signal of a detection area adjacent to the erroneous operation detection area is not output when is equal to or greater than a threshold value. A pressure detection level detection unit for detecting a pressure detection level of the touch detection unit;
  A control unit that compares the pressure detection levels detected by the pressure detection level detection unit;
  The touch substrate can set an erroneous operation detection area composed of at least one touch detection unit among a plurality of touch detection units in association with a position between detection areas of each operation unit,
  The transmission unit outputs an operation signal corresponding to the detection area when the pressure detection level of the touch detection unit of the detection area is higher than the pressure detection level of the touch detection unit of the adjacent erroneous operation detection area. The monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an operation signal is not output when the pressure detection level of the touch detection unit is smaller than the pressure detection level of the touch detection unit in the adjacent erroneous operation detection area. . Wherein, among the plurality of touch detection unit, within a preset predetermined time when detecting an operation of a predetermined touch detection unit, when it detects the operation again touch detection unit, and operation again 5. The remote control monitoring terminal according to claim 3, wherein control is performed so as not to output an operation signal of the touch detection unit . A pressure detection level detection unit for detecting a pressure detection level of the touch detection unit ;
2. The remote according to claim 1, wherein the transmission unit outputs an operation signal when the touch detection unit is changed from a state in which the touch detection unit detects a press to a state in which no press is detected. Monitoring terminal for control. The transmission unit, wherein the touch detection unit does not output an operation signal of the touch detection unit be changed to a state where no press detection after lapse of a pressing predetermined time condition is predetermined for detecting The monitoring terminal for remote control according to claim 6 . The transmission section, among the plurality of touch detection unit, when the slide operation of moving while operating from one of at least two touch detector to the other is performed, the slide operation has been touch detection unit operations remote control monitor terminal of claim 6 or claim 7, characterized in that does not output a signal. It is possible to perform automatic correction that automatically corrects and sets the threshold value of the pressure detection level, and the transmission unit is operated by the touch detection unit when the automatic correction is performed. In this case, a correction priority mode for performing the automatic correction without receiving an operation of the touch detection unit or an operation priority mode for canceling the automatic correction and prioritizing the operation of the touch detection unit is executed. The remote control terminal according to any one of claims 6 to 8 . The touch substrate includes a plurality of electrodes constituting the plurality of touch detection units arranged in one direction with respect to the touch substrate, and the electrodes are arranged side by side in a use state. The terminal device for remote control according to any one of claims 6 to 9 .   Multiple lighting loads;
A remote control terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 10;
A central processing unit connected to a transmission line, receiving an operation signal output from the remote control terminal, and controlling a lighting load via the transmission line based on the operation signal;
A remote monitoring and control system comprising:

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