JP2675656B2 - Function setting device for terminals of remote monitoring and control system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a luminaire or the like provided in a terminal by time-division multiplexing transmitting data between a central control unit and a plurality of terminals connected via a signal line. The present invention relates to a function setting device for a terminal of a remote monitoring control system, which is provided separately from a terminal in order to set the function of the terminal in a remote monitoring control system for remotely controlling a load.

[Prior art]

Conventionally, as this type of remote monitoring control system, as shown in FIG. 9, a monitoring terminal 32 and a control terminal are provided.
33, a terminal device such as a remote control terminal device 34 and a central control device
A configuration is known in which 31 and 31 are connected via a signal line l _S composed of a pair of lines. The on / off state of the switches S _{1 to} s ₄ such as wall switches is input to the monitoring terminal 32 as a monitoring input, and the control terminal 33 includes a relay Ry that is on / off controlled by the control output. A load L such as a lighting fixture is connected via the. A transmission signal including at least address data and control data is transmitted to the signal line l _S. Each terminal unit 32-34
Then, when the address data of the transmission signal received via the signal line l _S matches the address data set for each of the terminals 32 to 34, the status of the monitoring input is transmitted or the transmission signal is transmitted. The load L is controlled based on the control data in. For example, in the terminal device 32 for monitoring, when the switches S _{1 to} S ₄ are operated, the fact that the switches S _{1 to} S ₄ are operated is transmitted to the central control device 31 by a transmission signal. Upon receiving the transmission signal, the switch S ₁ to S ₄
Transmits a transmission signal including address data for designating the control terminal device 33 and the control data for controlling the relay Ry in which the correspondence with the operated monitoring terminal device 32 is preset. To do. The control terminal device 33 controls the relay Ry by receiving this transmission signal to turn the load L on and off. In addition, when the remote control terminal 34 receives a wireless signal from the wireless switch 35 that uses light such as infrared light for the wireless signal, the wireless switch 35 with respect to the central control device 31 as well as the monitoring terminal 32. Is transmitted, and the central control unit 31 controls the corresponding control terminal 33. Here, a plurality of switches S ₁ and S ₂ are provided in the wireless switch 35, and it is possible to identify which switch S ₁ or S ₂ is operated between the recommon terminal 34 and the wireless switch 35. I can do it. By the way, the monitoring terminal device 32 has a configuration as shown in FIG. 10, and the transmission signal transmitted through the signal line l _S is transmitted / received by the transmitting / receiving unit.
Input / output is performed via a terminal processing unit 40 including a microprocessor via 41. The operation of the terminal processing unit 40 is determined by the data stored in the storage unit 42 such as an EEPROM. In the storage unit 42, the address data of the terminal device 32 and whether the terminal device 32 is for monitoring are controlled. Function data that determines whether or not to use is stored. Further, the data stored in the storage unit 42 is input / output to / from the function setting device 36 provided outside the terminal device 32 through the interface 43 connected to the terminal processing unit 40, and the data is stored in the function setting device 36. The data can be rewritten and read.
Further, the terminal processing unit 40 is connected with switches S (S _{1 to} S ₄ ) and an operation indicator P for displaying the state of the load L. The control terminal device 33 and the remote control terminal device 34 have the same basic configuration as the monitoring terminal device 32. The terminal data processing unit stores the function data stored in the storage unit 42, the monitoring input and the control output.
Only the parts connected to 40 are different.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

In the above configuration, it is necessary to use the function setting device 36 to change the address data and the function data stored in the storage unit 42 of the terminals 32 to 34. Since this function setting device 36 cannot be used for other purposes, it is a dedicated device for the contractor, and even if the end user wants to change the function of the terminal, the inconvenience of having to ask the contractor is inconvenient. is there. The present invention is aimed at solving the above problems,
We will try to provide a function setting device of the remote monitoring control system terminal that allows the end user to change the function of the terminal device, etc. so that it will not be a dedicated device for the contractor It is a thing.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises an electronic notebook and an adapter which is connected to the electronic notebook and enables data transmission between the electronic notebook and an interface of a terminal. The electronic notebook is detachable. An operation unit having a variable definition key that defines a function for setting data in the storage unit of the terminal based on a program supplied by a memory card, a communication interface to which an external device can be connected, and a memory It is provided with a display unit for displaying data input / output through the communication interface based on the program of the card, and a connector for connecting the adapter to the communication interface.

[Action]

According to the above configuration, a commercially available electronic notebook is provided with an adapter so that data can be exchanged with the terminal device, and a memory for supplying a program for operating the electronic notebook and the adapter as a function setting device. Since the card is attached to the electronic notebook, the function setting device can be realized by a commercially available electronic notebook, the function setting device does not become a dedicated device for the contractor, and the terminal device by the end user. It becomes possible to change the function of.

【Example】

As shown in FIG. 1, the function setting device in this embodiment is basically composed of an electronic notebook 1, a memory card 2 and an adapter 3. The electronic notebook 1 is generally commercially available, and includes an electronic notebook processing unit 11 including a microprocessor and the like, an operation unit 12, a display unit 13, and a communication interface 14 for communicating with an external device. A fixed definition key 12a whose definition is fixed on the operation unit 12
And a variable definition key 12b whose definition can be changed programmatically. A liquid crystal display or the like is used for the display unit 13. The communication interface 14 is
The electronic notebook 1 is connected to an external device via a connector 15 exposed on the outer surface of the case 10. The memory card 2 includes an electronic notebook processing unit 11 and variable definition keys.
A program area (ROM) in which a program that determines the functions of the display unit 12b and the display unit 13 is written, and a rewritable nonvolatile data area (EEPROM in which various data are written)
Etc.) and. The memory card 2 is the electronic notebook 1
It is detachably attached to the electronic notebook 1
It is adapted to be connected to the electronic notebook processing section 11 by inserting it into a predetermined slot provided on the. The adapter 3 is connected to the communication interface 14 of the electronic notebook 1 via the connector 15. The adapter 3 is provided with an electronic notebook interface 16 that transmits data to and from the communication interface 14. Inside the adapter 3, data is processed by an adapter data processing unit 17 including a microprocessor and the like, and data is exchanged with the terminals 32 to 34 (see FIG. 9) via the terminal interface 18. The adapter data processing unit 17 mutually converts the data format between the electronic notebook 1 and the terminals 32 to 34. Here, the terminal device interface 18 may be directly connected to the terminal devices 32 to 34 by a connector, but it is preferable to send and receive data by a wireless signal using light such as infrared rays. The connection form of the adapter 3 to the electronic notebook 1 is as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5. Fig. 2 shows an example of connection via a flat cable 21a, Fig. 3 shows an example of connection via a round electric wire 21b, and Fig. 4 shows a case 20 of the adapter 3 on the side surface of the case 10 of the electronic notebook 1. It shows an example of direct connection. Furthermore, in FIG. 5, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the case 20 of the adapter 3 is formed into a shape that allows the case 10 of the electronic notebook 1 to be placed, and the adapter 3
It shows an example in which is directly connected to the electronic notebook 1. A part of the case 20 of the adapter 3 is provided with a transparent window 22 for transmitting infrared rays used as a wireless signal. By the way, as shown in FIG. 2, a fixed selection key 12a of the electronic notebook 1 is provided with a function selection key 23 and a ten-key pad 24, and the function selection key 23 is independent of the memory card 2 in the electronic notebook 1. There are provided a plurality of keys for selecting a function built in the memory card and a "card" key 23a for selecting a function supplied by the memory card 2. On the other hand, the variable definition key 12b is defined in accordance with the program supplied by the memory card 2, and what kind of definition is assigned is indicated by the characters written on the surface of the memory card 2. The memory card 2 in which a program for using the electronic notebook 1 as a function setting device for setting the functions of the terminals 32 to 34 is stored, the variable definition key 12b, the mode selection key 25, the remote control setting key 26, and the setting The operation keys 27 and the remote control operation keys 28 are assigned. With the mode selection key 25, the terminals 32 to 34
Function setting mode ("Function setting" key 25
a), a first remote control mode (“remote control” key) for operating the remote control terminal 34 in the remote monitoring control system
25b), the second remote control mode ("learning remote control" key to operate general remote control devices such as TVs and videos)
25c) is provided. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation when the "function setting" key 25a is operated. First, electronic notebook 1
When the "Card" key 23a is operated while the built-in functions (functions such as address book, telephone directory, memo, calendar, calculator, etc.) can be used, the program supplied by the memory card 2 can be used. . In this state, if the "function setting" key 25a of the mode selection keys 25 is operated, it will operate as a function setting device of the terminals 32 to 34. To check the data stored in the storage unit 42 of the terminals 32 to 34, the "confirm" key in the setting operation keys 27
When 27a is operated, a data read request signal is output to the adapter 3 via the communication interface 14. Adapter 3
Then, the data format is adjusted so that data can be exchanged with the terminals 32 to 34, and a data read request is issued to the terminals 32 to 34. Data of the storage unit 42 from the terminals 32 to 34 is the adapter 3
Then, the electronic notebook 1 takes in the read data from the communication interface 14 and displays it on the display unit 13. On the other hand, when changing the data stored in the storage unit 42 of the terminal device 32 to 34, using the "cursor" key 27b to the position of the data to be changed to the data displayed on the display unit 13 Move the cursor and use the numeric keypad 24 or the "select" key 27c to select address data or function data. The "Select" key 27c
The functions selectable as the terminals 32 to 34 are sequentially displayed on the display unit 13. After the change of the data displayed on the display unit 13 is completed, if the “setting” key 27d is operated, the changed data is changed via the communication interface 14.
And is written in the storage unit 42 of the terminals 32 to 34. To end the operation as the function setting device for the terminals 32 to 34, the "card" key 23 of the function selection keys 23
A key different from a may be operated to restore the built-in function of the electronic notebook 1. By the way, for the program of the memory card 2, the electronic notebook 1 can be used as a wireless switch corresponding to the remote control terminal 34. In that case, as shown in FIG. After operating the key 23a, operate the "remote control" key 25b. Next, when any one of the remote control operation keys 28 having a plurality of keys is operated, the address data set corresponding to the operated key is read from the memory card, and the control including the address data is performed. The request signal is output to the adapter 3 via the communication interface 14. The adapter 3 sends a wireless signal to the remote control terminal 34 in the same signal format as the wireless switch, and controls the load L connected to the control terminal 33. To assign address data to each key that constitutes the remote control operation key 28, operate the "remote control" key 25b, then operate the "remote control address setting" key 26a of the remote control setting keys 26, and then operate the remote control operation key 28b. Select one of the keys. Next, enter the desired address data using the numeric keypad 24, and the remote control operation keys 28
Address data is assigned to each key.
By repeating the operation of sequentially selecting each key of the remote control operation keys 28 and assigning the address data, the address data is assigned to each key.
Allocation of address data is completed by operating 25b. The above is the function provided corresponding to the remote monitoring control system. However, the memory card 2 in this embodiment has
It has a built-in program that allows you to operate general remote control devices such as TVs and videos. When used as such a remote control operation device, as shown in FIG. 8, the "learning remote control" key 25c is operated after the "card" key 23a is operated. Next, if a desired key is selected from the remote control operation keys 28 and operated, the remote control data assigned to each key is read from the memory card 2, and a remote control transmission request signal including the remote control data is sent to the communication interface 14. It is transmitted to the adapter 3 via the. To assign remote control data to each key of the remote control operation keys 28, operate the "learning remote control" key 25c and then the "learning" key 26 of the remote control setting keys 26.
After operating b, select one of the remote control operation keys 28. Here, when the remote control attached to the remote control device to be operated is opposed to the translucent window 22 of the adapter 3 and the remote control is operated, the adapter 3 reads the wireless signal from the remote control and the communication interface of the electronic notebook 1 is obtained. Then, the electronic notebook 1 writes the remote control data of the wireless signal to the memory card 2.
After the remote control data is assigned to each key by repeating this operation, the "learning remote control" key 25c is operated to complete the remote control data setting operation. Further, it goes without saying that the terminal interface 18 of the adapter 3 is provided with a light receiving unit for receiving remote control data from the remote control.

【The invention's effect】

As described above, the present invention provides a commercially available electronic notebook with an adapter so that data can be exchanged with a terminal device, and supplies a program for operating the electronic notebook and the adapter as a function setting device. Since the memory card to be used is attached to the electronic notebook, the function setting device can be realized by a commercially available electronic notebook. There is an advantage that the function of the terminal device can be changed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 to 5 are external perspective views of various modes of the same, FIGS. 6 to 8 are operation explanatory views of the same, and FIG. 9 is a book. FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram of a remote monitoring control system according to the invention, and FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of a terminal device used in the same. 1 ... Electronic notebook, 2 ... Memory card, 33 ... Adapter, 12 ... Operating section, 12a ... Fixed definition key, 12b ... Variable definition key, 13 ... Display section, 14 ... Communication interface, 15 …… Connector, 31 …… Central control unit, 32-34 ……
Terminal unit, 40 ...... terminal processing unit, 42 ...... storage unit, 43 ...... interface, L ...... load, S ₁ to S ₄ ...... switch.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plurality of terminals to which address data are respectively set and a central control unit are connected via a signal line, and address data for designating at least the terminal unit or the central control unit and the terminal unit or the central control unit A transmission signal including control data for controlling functions is time-division-multiplexed transmitted between the central control unit and the terminal unit via a signal line, and operation of an operation unit provided in the central control unit or the monitoring terminal unit By transmitting the transmission signal including the control data created according to the state to the control terminal device to which the load is connected, the load is controlled in response to the control data. A rewritable storage unit that stores functional data that determines the function of the terminal device, a terminal processing unit that operates based on the data stored in the storage unit, and an external device to transfer data to and from the external unit. Day A function setting device for a terminal of a remote monitoring and control system, which is provided with an interface that enables reading and writing of data, and transmits data between the electronic notebook and the interface of the terminal connected to the electronic notebook. The electronic notebook is equipped with a variable definition key that defines a function for setting data in the memory of the terminal based on a program supplied by a removable memory card. A communication interface to which an external device can be connected, a display section for displaying data input / output through the communication interface based on a program of the memory card, and a connector for connecting an adapter to the communication interface. A function setting device for a terminal unit of a remote monitoring and control system, characterized by comprising: