JP3473731B2 - Remote controller, remote controller setting method, and electric device control method - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote controller, a remote controller setting method, an electric device, and an electric device control method, and more particularly, to a remote controller and a remote controller setting method capable of bidirectionally transmitting signals. The present invention relates to a method, an electric device, and an electric device control method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A remote controller allows a user to control an electric device installed at a remote place (for example, a television receiver or an air conditioner) as desired without moving. Is used in many electrical devices.

Electric equipment usually requires different controls depending on its type (for example, the required control differs between an air conditioner and a television receiver). In addition, even in the case of the same type of electric equipment, the required control may differ depending on the type of product (for example, the required control differs between a television receiver with a built-in video and an ordinary television receiver). . Therefore, a dedicated remote controller is often used for each electric device.

By the way, as the number of electric devices owned by an individual (or family) increases, the number of remote controllers also increases accordingly. In such a case, there is a problem that it is complicated because a remote controller has to be selected appropriately according to the electric device. Also,
Since the remote controller requires a battery as its power source, there is a problem that a large number of batteries are required when there are a plurality of remote controllers.

Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a learning remote controller (Learning Remoter)
e Controller: hereinafter abbreviated as learning remote controller)
And pre-pro learning remote controller (Pre-prog
ramed Learnig Remote Controller: Below, pre-prora
( Abbreviated as " earning remote control ") has been proposed.

The learning remote controller learns the control command of the target remote controller,
One remote controller enables control of a plurality of electric devices.

Further, the pre-pro learning remote controller has control commands for a plurality of electric devices stored in advance, and these pre-learning remote controllers are initially stored (for example, by performing a predetermined operation when the remote controller is powered on). It is possible to control any of the above.

[0008]

However, in the above learning remote controller, it is necessary to learn the control command of the target remote controller in advance, so that there is a problem that the labor for that is required.

Further, even in the case of the pre-pro learning remote controller, there is a problem that it is necessary to perform the initial setting.

Further, when the electric device to be controlled requires different control, the required operation buttons also differ. However, the learning remote controller and the pre-pro learning remote controller described above have only the operation buttons that can be shared by a plurality of electric devices, and thus it is difficult to perform other controls.

The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object thereof is to enable a plurality of electric devices to be controlled by a single remote controller without making complicated settings.

[0012]

According to another aspect of the present invention, a remote controller is provided with an operation unit for a user to perform a predetermined operation.
When operated, sends a predetermined signal according to the operation
The remote controller that controls the target electrical equipment.
Device receives a device-specific ID code from an electric device.
And a first receiving means that is received by the first receiving means.
Whether the ID code is the same as the previously received ID code
And the ID code is the same.
If it is judged not to be one, the remote controller
Request electrical device for setting data to set operating environment
And a transmitting means for transmitting a request code to
Based on the request code sent, it is sent from the electrical device.
Second receiving means for receiving the set data that has been set, and a second receiving means.
Storing means for storing the setting data received by the receiving means
And based on the setting data stored by the storage means,
Display tags that indicate the types of controllable electrical devices
Display the operation buttons of the selected tag's electrical device
And a display means .

In the remote controller setting method according to a second aspect of the present invention, a user operates an operation unit for performing a predetermined operation.
In case of
Remote controller for controlling electrical equipment that becomes
In the controller setting method,
A first receiving step of receiving a unique ID code;
If the ID code received by the process of the receiving step of
Judgment to determine whether it is the same as the received ID code
The ID code is the same due to the processing of the step and the judgment step.
If it is judged not to be one, the remote controller
Request electrical device for setting data to set operating environment
Sending a request code to
Based on the request code sent by the
The second receiving switch that receives the setting data sent from the device.
Received by the processing of the step and the second receiving step
The storage step for storing the setting data and the storage step
Controllable based on setting data stored by processing
Display and select tags indicating the types of electrical equipment
Display step that displays the operation buttons of the
Is included .

[0014] Electrical Equipment control method according to claim 3, Yu
The remote controller is equipped with an operation unit for performing predetermined operations.
Controls electrical equipment installed at remote locations with rollers
In the electrical equipment control method to
First receiving step for receiving the ID code of the
The ID code received by the processing of
The judgment step to judge whether it is the same as the received ID code
ID code is the same due to the
If not, the remote controller operation
Request setting data for electrical equipment to set environment
A first sending step of sending a request code, and a first sending step
Based on the request code sent by the processing
The second to receive the setting data transmitted from the electric device.
Received by the processing of the second reception step and
A memory step of storing the received setting data, and a memory switch.
Based on the setting data stored by the processing of the step,
Display tags that indicate the types of controllable electrical devices
Display the operation buttons of the selected tag's electrical device
Display step and display by processing of display step
When the operation button is operated, the position of the operation button is
A second transmitting step of transmitting a corresponding signal .

[0015]

According to another aspect of the remote controller of the present invention, an ID code peculiar to the device is received from the electric device by the first reception.
The ID code received by the receiving means and received by the first receiving means.
Code is the same as the previously received ID code.
If the ID code is the same,
If it is determined that it is not, the operating environment of the remote controller
It is necessary to request the setting data for the electrical equipment from the electrical equipment.
The request code is transmitted by the transmitting means, and is transmitted by the transmitting means.
Settings sent from electrical equipment based on the requested code
The second receiving means receives the data, and the second receiving means receives the data.
The storage means stores the setting data received by the storage means.
Controllable power based on the setting data stored by
The tag indicating the type of
The display means displays the operation button of the electric device of the tag.
For example, when the remote controller is directed toward the television receiver, which is an electric device, the television receiver transmits setting data for setting the operating environment of the remote controller. The setting data sent is
It is received by the receiving means of the remote controller and stored in the memory which is the storage means. The setting means refers to the setting data and displays the operation button on the LCD or the like.

In the remote controller setting method according to the second aspect , the device-specific ID code is supplied from the electric device.
The first receiving step receives and the first receiving step
Received ID code is the same as the previously received ID code
The judgment step determines whether or not
If it is determined that the ID codes are not the same,
Setting data for setting the operating environment of the controller
The transmission step sends a request code for requesting the
Based on the request code sent by the
The second reception of the setting data transmitted from the electric device.
Step received and received by the second receiving step
The set step data is stored in the memory step and stored in the memory step.
Controllable electricity based on stored settings data
A tag indicating the type of device is displayed and selected.
The tag is displayed by the display step . For example, when the remote controller is directed toward the television receiver, which is an electric device, the television receiver transmits setting data for setting the operating environment of the remote controller. The transmitted setting data is received by the receiving step of the remote controller and stored in the memory which is the storing step. In the setting step, the operation button is displayed on the LCD or the like with reference to the setting data.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling an electric device, wherein an ID code peculiar to the device is transmitted from the electric device to the first reception switch.
Received by Tep and received by the first receiving step
Whether the ID code is the same as the previously received ID code
Is determined by the determination step, and the ID code is determined by the determination step.
If it is determined that the commands are not the same, the remote control
Setting data for setting the operating environment of the controller
The first sending step sends a request code requesting
Based on the request code sent by the first sending step
The second reception of the setting data transmitted from the electric device.
Step received and received by the second receiving step
The set step data is stored in the memory step and stored in the memory step.
Controllable electricity based on stored settings data
A tag indicating the type of device is displayed and selected.
The display step displays the operation buttons of the electrical equipment of the tag,
The operation button displayed by the display step was operated
If you send a signal corresponding to the position of the operating button
The second transmitting step transmits.

[0019]

[0020]

1 is a diagram showing an outline of a configuration example of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in this figure, in the present embodiment, the remote controller 10 controls an electric device to be controlled (in this example, the television receiver 1).
00), the television receiver 10
0 transmits setting data (details will be described later) for setting the operating environment of the remote controller 10.

The remote controller 10 operates the operation buttons and the like according to the received setting data by an LCD (Liquid Cry).
stal display) and control according to the control program included in the setting data. When the user operates the operation buttons displayed on the LCD after setting the operating environment of the remote controller, the LC
The operation position is detected by the touch tablet arranged so as to overlap with D, and the control command corresponding to the operated operation button is read from the setting data and transmitted to the television receiver 100. As a result, the remote controller 10 can control the television receiver 100.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration example of the remote controller 10 shown in FIG.

In this figure, a CPU (Central Process
The sing unit) 20 (setting unit, determination unit) performs various calculations and controls each unit of the apparatus. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 21 stores basic programs and data for controlling the device. RAM (Random Access Memory) 22 (storage means)
Stores the setting data transmitted from the electric device, and temporarily stores the data when the CPU 20 performs the calculation. IF (Interface) 23
The CPU 20 causes the IR light emitting unit 25 (transmitting means), the IR
When exchanging data with the light receiving unit 26 (reception unit), the LCD 27 (display unit), or the touch tablet 28 (detection unit), the data format is appropriately converted. In addition, CPU20, ROM21, RAM2
2 and the IF 23 are connected to each other via a bus 24.

The IR (Infra Red) light emitting section 25 is composed of, for example, an infrared LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and modulates infrared light in accordance with a control command and transmits it. The IR light receiving unit 26 is composed of, for example, an infrared photodiode or the like, and is configured to receive the infrared light transmitted from the electric device and convert the infrared light into a corresponding electric signal.

The LCD 27 is adapted to display an image showing operation buttons and the like according to the setting data transmitted from the electric device. Touch tablet 28
Since it is composed of a transparent member and is arranged on the LCD 27, the image displayed on the LCD 27 can be observed through the touch tablet 28.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration example of the television receiver 100.

In this figure, the CPU 110 (reading means) performs various calculations and controls each part of the apparatus. ROM111 (storage means)
Stores a basic program for controlling the device, an ID code unique to each electric device, and the like. RAM
The CPU 112 is adapted to temporarily store data when the CPU 110 performs a calculation. IF113 is C
When the PU 110 exchanges data with the IR light emitting unit 115 (transmitting unit), the IR light receiving unit 116 (receiving unit), or the tuner unit 117, the PU 110 appropriately converts the data format. Further, the CPU 110 and the ROM 11
1, the RAM 112, and the IF 113, the bus 114
Are connected to each other via.

The IR light emitting section 115 is, for example, an infrared LE.
It is configured by D, etc., and modulates infrared rays in accordance with a control command or the like and transmits the infrared rays. IR
The light receiving unit 116 is composed of, for example, an infrared photodiode or the like, and is adapted to receive the infrared light transmitted from the remote controller and convert it into a corresponding electric signal.

The tuner section 117 is adapted to selectively receive broadcast radio waves of a predetermined channel, convert the received broadcast radio waves into image signals, and output them to the cathode ray tube 118. The cathode ray tube 118 is configured to display and output the electric signal output from the tuner unit 117 as an image.

The IR light emitting section 25 and the IR light receiving section 26 of the remote controller 10, and the IR light emitting section 115 and the IR light receiving section 11 of the television receiver 100.
As 6, the element with high directivity is used,
The remote controller 10 is the television receiver 100.
Communication between them is only possible if they are directed in the direction of.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIGS. 4 and 7.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining an example of processing executed by the remote controller 10 shown in FIG. This process is executed every predetermined time by, for example, software interrupt.

When this process is executed, in step S1, the CPU 20 of the remote controller 10 determines whether or not the ID code transmitted from the television receiver 100 is received. That is, the television receiver 100 transmits an ID code peculiar to the device at predetermined time intervals, as will be described later. Therefore, when the remote controller 10 is directed toward the television receiver 100, the IR light receiving unit 26 receives the signal, and as a result, the received ID code is transmitted to the CPU 2 via the IF 23.
Will be supplied to zero.

In step S1, the CPU 20 makes an ID
If it is determined that the code has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S1 and the same processing is repeated. When it is determined that the ID code is received (YES), the process proceeds to step S2.

In step S2, the CPU 20 reads the previously received ID code from the RAM 22 and determines whether the currently received ID code is the same as the previously received ID code. As a result, the ID code received this time is the same as the ID code received last time (YES).
If it is determined that the process is completed, the process returns to step S1 and the same process as that described above is repeated. When it is determined that the ID code received this time is different from the ID code received last time (NO), the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S3, the CPU 20 transmits a request code for requesting the transfer of setting data from the IR light emitting section 25 to the television receiver 100. Then, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the CPU2
0 receives the setting data transmitted from the television receiver 100 as a result of transmitting the request code via the IR light receiving unit 26. The received configuration data is R
It will be sequentially stored in a predetermined area of the AM 22.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing details of the setting data. As shown in this figure, the setting data is I specific to the electric device (in this example, the television receiver 100).
D code 40, operation button array data 41 showing an image of the operation buttons displayed on the LCD 27 and the array thereof, control command data 42 for controlling the electric device, and a control program 43 for controlling the remote controller 10. Has been done.

Returning to FIG. 4, in the following step S5, C
The PU 20 determines whether or not the data reception is completed. As a result, when it is determined that the reception of all the setting data is not completed (NO), the process returns to step S4 and the same processing as the above case is repeated. If it is determined that all the setting data have been received (YES),
Go to step S6.

In step S6, the CPU 20 determines that the RAM
The operation button array data 41 indicating the image of the operation button and its arrangement is read from the setting data stored in 22, and the operation button is displayed on the LCD 27. As a result, L
For example, an image as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the CD 27.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, "TV" is displayed at the top of the LCD 27, indicating that the remote controller 10 can currently control the television receiver 100. The number buttons 12 to 21 displayed next are operated, for example, when selecting a channel to be received. The voice switching button 22 displayed in the fourth row from the top of the central part is operated, for example, when selecting either the main voice or the sub voice as the voice to be output. The MUTE button 23 displayed to the right of the voice switch button 22 is
It is operated to temporarily stop the audio output. Volume buttons 24 and 25 displayed on the left side of the bottom row are
It is operated when increasing or decreasing the audio output level. The channel buttons 26 and 27 are designed to be operated when the number of channels to be received is increased or decreased.

Returning to FIG. 4, in the following step S7, C
The PU 20 sequentially reads and executes the control program 43 for each processing unit from the setting data stored in the RAM 22. This control program 43 includes the LCD 2
Since a series of processing when the operation button displayed in 7 is operated is described, when this program is executed, the remote controller 10 can be used as a remote controller dedicated to the television receiver 100. It will be possible. The details of the control program 43 will be described later.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining an example of the processing executed in the television receiver 100. This process is executed every predetermined time by, for example, software interrupt.

When this processing is executed, the CPU 110 of the television receiver 100 reads the ID code (see FIG. 5) from the ROM 111 and supplies it to the IR light emitting section 115 via the IF 113 in step S20. The IR light emitting unit 115 converts the ID code into infrared rays and transmits the infrared rays.

In the following step S21, the CPU 110
Determines whether a predetermined time has passed since the ID code was transmitted. As a result, the predetermined time has passed (YE
When it is determined to be S) , the process returns to step S20 and the same processing as the above case is repeated. Also, after a predetermined time
If it is determined that the time has not passed (NO) , step S2
Go to 2.

In step S22, the CPU 110 determines whether or not the request code requesting the transfer of the setting data is transmitted from the remote controller 10. As a result, when it is determined that the request code has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S21, and the same processing as the above case is repeated. Also, the request code is received (YE
If it is determined to be S), the process proceeds to step S23.

At step S23, the CPU 110 reads R
The setting data (see FIG. 5) stored in the OM 111 is sequentially read, and the IR light emitting unit 115 is read through the IF 113.
Supply to. The IR light emitting unit 115 modulates infrared rays according to the setting data and transmits the infrared rays.

In the following step S24, the CPU 110
Determines whether the transmission of the setting data has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that the transmission of the setting data is not completed (NO), the process returns to step S23 and the same process as the above case is repeated. Further, when it is determined that the transmission of the setting data is completed (YES), the processing ends (END).

With the above processing, when the remote controller 10 is directed to the television receiver 100,
From the television receiver 100 to the remote controller 1
It becomes possible to transfer the setting data to 0.

Next, the above operation will be described more specifically with reference to the flow charts shown in FIGS.

Now, the remote controller 1 shown in FIG.
It is assumed that 0 is directed toward the television receiver 100 by the user. IR emission parts 25 and 115 and IR of the remote controller 10 and the television receiver 100
As described above, since the elements having high directivity are used for the light receiving portions 26 and 116, if they are supported so as to face each other, the television set is processed at predetermined time intervals by the processing of step S20 and step S21. The ID code transmitted from the John receiver 100 is received by the IR light receiver 26 of the remote controller 10.

When the ID code is received, the CPU 20 of the remote controller 10 at step S1
It is determined that the ID code has been received (YES), and the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the ID code received last time by the remote controller 10 (the ID code received when used before and stored in the RAM 22)
Then, it is determined whether or not the ID code newly received this time is the same. Now, for example, the ID code of the air conditioner is stored in the RAM 22 (previously,
Assuming that the air conditioner is controlled by the remote controller 10), NO is determined in step S2, and the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S3, the remote controller 10 transmits a request code for requesting the transfer of setting data to the television receiver 100 from the IR light emitting section 25.

IR receiver 1 of television receiver 100
16 receives this request code, and as a result, the CPU 11
In step S22, 0 determines that the request code is received (YES), and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the CPU 110 sequentially reads the setting data (see FIG. 5) stored in the ROM 112 and transmits the setting data to the remote controller 10 via the IR light emitting unit 115.

The remote controller 10 performs step S
4, the setting data transmitted from the television receiver 100 is received and sequentially stored in the RAM 22.

The CP of the television receiver 100
When U110 determines that the transmission of the setting data is completed, it determines YES in step S24, and ends the process (END).

The CPU of the remote controller 10
If 20 also determines that the reception of the data is completed (YES), the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, R
The operation button array data 41 stored in the AM 22 is read, and the operation buttons are displayed on the LCD according to this data.
27 is displayed (see FIG. 6). Then, step S7
Then, the control program 43 included in the setting data stored in the RAM 22 is executed.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart for explaining an example of the processing of the control program. This process is executed in the remote controller 10 at predetermined time intervals.

When this process is executed, the CPU 20 of the remote controller 10 at step S40
It is determined whether or not the touch tablet 28 has been operated.
As a result, when it is determined that the touch tablet 28 is not operated (NO), the process returns to step S40 and the same process is repeated. When it is determined that the touch tablet 28 has been operated (YES), step S4
Go to 1.

In step S41, the CPU 20 sets the coordinate value of the operated portion of the touch tablet 28 to IF23.
To get through. Then, in step S42, C
The PU 20 refers to the operation button array data 41 shown in FIG. 5 and reversely displays the operation buttons displayed at the coordinates (for example, in the case of a monochrome image, black is white,
Also, white is reversed to black) to indicate to the user that the operation of the operation button has been recognized. And step S4
Proceeding to 3, the CPU 20 acquires the control command corresponding to the operated button from the control command data 42 included in the setting data shown in FIG. 5, and supplies it to the IR light emitting unit 25. The IR light emitting unit 25 emits infrared rays according to the supplied control command.

In the following step S44, the CPU 20
It is determined whether the operation of the highlighted operation button is completed. As a result, the operation is not completed (NO)
If it is determined that the process returns to step S43, the same process as the above case is repeated. Also, the operation is completed (Y
If it is determined to be ES), the process proceeds to step S45.

In step S45, the CPU 20 returns the highlighted operation button to the original display and ends the process (END).

According to the above-mentioned processing, the television receiver 100 is operated by operating the touch tablet 28 with reference to the operation buttons displayed on the LCD 27.
Can be controlled.

Next, a configuration example of another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an audio system which is another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in this figure, the audio system includes an amplifier 200, a tuner 201, and an MD (Mini Dis).
k) A recording / reproducing device 202, a compact disc reproducing device 203, and speakers 204 and 205.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the amplifier 200. In this figure, the portions corresponding to those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. In this embodiment, as compared with the case of FIG. 3, the tuner section 117 and the Braun tube 118 are excluded, and instead, the input select amplifier section 200a is added. Other configurations are the same as in the case of FIG.

The input select amplifier section 200a is a CPU
According to the control of 110, the input destination of the audio signal is selected, the input audio signal is amplified by a predetermined gain, and then the amplified audio signal is output to the output destination also selected by the control of the CPU 110. Has been done. Further, the CPU 110 is configured to operate the input / output select amplifier section 200a.
Via the tuner 201, MD recording / reproducing device 202,
Also, it is possible to control the compact disc reproducing device 203.

The tuner 201 receives a radio broadcast of a predetermined frequency and outputs an audio signal. The compact disc reproducing device 203 reproduces the data recorded on the compact disc and outputs an audio signal. MD recording / reproducing device 202
Records data on the MD, reproduces the recorded data, and outputs an audio signal. The speakers 204 and 205 are configured to convert the audio signal amplified by the input select amplifier section 200a into audio and output the audio.

In this embodiment, a plurality of electric devices (amplifier 200, tuner 2) are to be controlled.
01, MD recording / reproducing device 202, and compact disc reproducing device 203) exist, but the amplifier 200 manages them on behalf of them. That is, the amplifier 200 communicates with the remote controller 10 and controls each electric device according to the communication result.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be briefly described.

The remote controller 10 is the amplifier 200.
4 and FIG.
Since the processing executed in the amplifier 200 is basically the same as that of FIG. 7, the detailed description of the processing will be omitted and only the specific operation will be described. To do.

Now, assuming that the remote controller 10 is oriented toward the amplifier 200, the amplifier 200
Audio system I stored in ROM 111
Since the D code is transmitted at a predetermined time interval, the remote controller 10 receives this.

The remote controller 10 which has received the ID
CPU 20 determines whether the ID is the same as the one received last time. Now, for example, if the ID of the television receiver 100 is stored in the RAM 22 of the remote controller 10, the CPU 110 determines that control of a different electric device (audio system) has started, and instructs the amplifier 200 to do so. And send the request code.

CP of the amplifier 200 which received the request code
The U110 reads the setting data for the audio system stored in the ROM 111, and the IR light emitting unit 115
Is transmitted to the remote controller 10.

The remote controller 10 includes an amplifier 20
The IR light receiving unit 26 receives the setting data transmitted from 0 and sequentially stores them in the RAM 22. When the reception of the setting data is completed, the CPU 2 of the remote controller 10
0 displays the operation button on the LCD 27 according to the operation button array data 41.

FIG. 11 shows a display example of operation buttons displayed on the LCD 27 of the remote controller 10 by the above processing.

In this display example, "AUDIO" is displayed at the top of the LCD 27, indicating that the remote controller 10 can currently control the audio system. Below that, the amplifier 2
Tags 60 to 63 (showing the amplifier 200, the tuner 201, the MD recording / reproducing device 202, and the CD reproducing device 203 in this order from the left) that indicate the type of electric device (sound device) connected to 00 are displayed. By selecting the tag of the audio device to be operated, the operation button of the desired audio device can be displayed. In this display example, the CD (compact disc reproducing device 20
Since the tag 63 corresponding to 3) is selected, the operation button corresponding to it is displayed.

As the operation buttons corresponding to the compact disc reproducing apparatus 203, numeral buttons 64 to 73 operated when the recording number of the music to be reproduced is inputted, and a music skip button for executing the skip for each music. 74,7
5, track skip buttons 76 and 77 for executing skipping in track units of a compact disc, pause button 78 for temporarily stopping reproduction, play button 79 for starting reproduction, and ending reproduction A stop button 80 for displaying is displayed.

When these buttons are operated, the CPU 20 of the remote controller 10 causes the touch tablet 28
Get the coordinates of the manipulated part, and use the coordinates and R
The operation button array data 41 stored in the AM 22 is compared to identify the type of operation button currently being operated. Then, the identified operation button is highlighted, and the control command corresponding to the operation button is acquired from the control command data 42 and transmitted to the amplifier 200 by the IR light emitting unit 25.

As a result, the CPU 110 of the amplifier 200
Receives the transmitted control command and controls the target audio device via the input / output select amplifier unit 200a.

According to the above embodiment, the remote controller 10 can control the audio system configured by connecting a plurality of electric devices.

In the above embodiment, the operation button is displayed as an image in the shape of a simple button. However, for example, a so-called GUI (Graphical User Interface) such as an icon or a menu is configured. Other images may be displayed.

Further, for example, when the operation method is unknown, a message explaining the operation method may be displayed on the LCD 27 by pressing the help button. In that case, a help message may be added to the setting data and transmitted to the remote controller 10 at the time of data transfer, or when the help button is pressed, the electric device may transmit necessary help information at any time. . Further, when the electric device includes a display device (for example, in the case of a television receiver or the like), help information may be displayed on the display device on the electric device side.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the electric device (television receiver 100) transmits the ID code at a predetermined time interval and the remote controller 10 transmits the request code, the setting data is transmitted. The data is transferred to the remote controller 10. However,
For example, the electric device may transmit the setting data itself every predetermined time.

[0085]

According to the remote controller described in claim 1 and the remote controller setting method described in claim 5, the setting data transmitted from the electric device for setting the operating environment of the remote controller is received, Since the received setting data is stored and the operating environment of the remote controller is set based on the stored setting data, one remote controller can control a plurality of electric devices.

An electric device according to claim 6 and claim 9
According to the electric device control method described in (1), the setting data for setting the operating environment of the remote controller is stored,
Since the stored setting data is read and the read setting data is transmitted to the remote controller, it is possible to realize an optimal operating environment for each electric device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a configuration example of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a remote controller 10 shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration example of the television receiver 100 shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed by the remote controller 10 shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting data.

6 is a display example of operation buttons displayed on the LCD 27 of the remote controller 10. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed by the television receiver 100.

FIG. 8 shows the remote controller 10 after receiving the setting data.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an audio system.

10 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of an amplifier 200 shown in FIG.

11 is another display example of the operation buttons displayed on the LCD 27 of the remote controller 10. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

20 CPU (setting means, comparing means, updating means), 2
2 RAM (storage unit), 25 IR light emission unit (transmission unit), 27 LCD (display unit), 28 touch tablet (detection unit), 110 CPU (readout unit), 111 ROM (storage unit), 115 IR light emission unit (transmission unit) Means), 116 IR light receiving part (reception means)

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. When a user operates an operation unit for performing a predetermined operation, a predetermined signal corresponding to the operation is transmitted,
A first remote controller for controlling a target electric device receives a device-specific ID code from the electric device.
Receiving means and the ID code received by the first receiving means,
Determine if it is the same as the previously received ID code
Determination means and the determination means determine that the ID code is not the same.
The operating environment of the remote controller
It is necessary to request setting data for the electric device
Transmitting means for transmitting a request code and based on the request code transmitted by the transmitting means
To receive the setting data transmitted from the electric device
A second receiving unit and the setting data received by the second receiving unit.
Storage means for storing, and based on the setting data stored by the storage means
Te, displaying a tag indicating the type of the controllable electrical equipment together
Display the operation buttons of the selected tag's electrical device
A remote controller comprising: a display unit . 2. An operation unit operated by a user to perform a predetermined operation.
If it is, send a predetermined signal according to the operation,
Of the remote controller that controls the target electrical equipment
In the remote controller setting method, a first method for receiving a device-specific ID code from the electric device
Receiving step and the ID received by the processing of the first receiving step
Whether the code is the same as the previously received ID code
By the determination step for determining whether or not the ID code is the same,
If it is determined that the remote controller
Setting data for setting the operating environment to the electrical device
A transmission step of transmitting a request code to request, and the request code transmitted by the processing of the transmission step.
Setting data transmitted from the electrical device based on the
And a second reception step for receiving the message, and the setting received by the processing of the second reception step.
And memorize step for storing constant data, the setting data stored by the processing of the storage step
It also displays tags that indicate the types of controllable electrical equipment based on
Display the operation buttons of the selected tag's electrical device
A remote controller setting method comprising: a display step . 3. An operation unit for a user to perform a predetermined operation
Installed at a remote location by a remote controller
In an electric device control method for controlling an electric device according to claim 1,
Receiving step and the ID received by the processing of the first receiving step
Whether the code is the same as the previously received ID code
By the determination step for determining whether or not the ID code is the same,
If it is determined that the remote controller
Setting data for setting the operating environment to the electrical device
A first transmission step of transmitting a request code to be requested, and the above-mentioned requirement transmitted by the processing of the first transmission step.
Settings sent from the electrical device based on the request code
A second receiving step of receiving data, and the setting received by the processing of the second receiving step.
Storage step for storing constant data, and the setting data stored by the processing of the storage step.
Tag that indicates the type of controllable electrical device
In addition to displaying, the operation buttons for the electrical equipment of the selected tag are displayed.
Display step for displaying a button and the operation button displayed by the processing of the display step.
Button is operated, it corresponds to the position of the operation button.
Patent in that it comprises a second transmission step of transmitting that signal
Electrical equipment control method to be considered.