JP5938369B2 - Sensing unit - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to functions of the function executing device such as home appliances and office equipment at the far septum control to Rousset Nshinguyuni' bets.

  In recent years, an increasing number of home appliances and office devices use a remote controller to remotely control functions of a device body. For example, the remote controller is provided with a plurality of hardware switches or software switches and a display, and when the user operates the switch, the operation signal is transmitted from the remote controller to the device body. In the device main body, when the operation signal is received, the operation signal is decoded, and a corresponding function is executed according to the decoding result. In addition, information regarding the operation content or the executed function is displayed on the display of the remote controller (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-172097 A

  However, in the case of a device that remotely controls the function of the device main body using the remote controller as described above, the remote controller and the device main body are generally associated with each other in a one-to-one relationship, and thus there are a plurality of devices to be controlled. To use the remote controller for each device, the operation is troublesome.

  In addition, a technique has been proposed in which control codes of a plurality of devices are stored in advance in association with the operation keys in one remote controller, thereby enabling a single remote controller to remotely control a plurality of devices. ing. However, this conventional proposed technique is merely a method in which control codes for a plurality of devices are stored in a single remote controller. In order to control each device, operation keys associated with the functions of the devices are separately provided. Have to operate. Further, since the number of operation keys of the remote controller increases, not only the size of the remote controller is increased, but also the operability and reliability are reduced, and the battery life tends to be shortened by increasing the number of key operations. .

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances and has an object to provide a cell Nshinguyuni' bets that appropriate controllable respective plurality of function executing unit in a common operation with different functions There is.

In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, communication is possible between a first function execution device having a first function and a second function execution device having a second function. A sensing unit having a three-dimensional shape having a plurality of planar portions on a peripheral surface, a plurality of pressure sensors disposed on each of the plurality of planar portions of the casing, A first function ID used to remotely control the first function execution device and a second function ID used to remotely control the second function execution device with respect to the plurality of plane portions. By comparing the storage means for storing the associated function information list and the detection voltage output from the plurality of pressure-sensitive sensors with a preset threshold value, which plane portion of the housing is the lower surface is determined. The plane portion determined and determined to be the lower surface Said storage and judging means for detecting a flat portion on the opposite side as the upper surface of the housing, said first and second function ID corresponding to the flat portion of the housing which is detected as an upper surface by said determining means The function information list stored in the means is specified, and a first remote control signal is generated according to the specified first function ID and transmitted to the first function execution device. A transmission unit configured to generate a second remote control signal in accordance with the second function ID and transmit the second remote control signal to the second function execution device.

A second aspect of the present invention is a sensing unit capable of communicating with each of a first function execution device having a first function and a second function execution device having a second function, A three-dimensional housing having a plurality of planar portions on the peripheral surface, a plurality of pressure sensors arranged on each of the plurality of planar portions of the housing, and the plurality of planar portions of the housing A function information list in which a first function ID used for remotely controlling the first function execution device and a second function ID used for remotely controlling the second function execution device are associated with each other. It is determined which plane portion of the housing is the lower surface by comparing the storage means for storing and the detection voltages output from the plurality of pressure-sensitive sensors with a preset threshold value. The flat part opposite to the flat part A determining means for detecting a top surface of Kikatamitai, from the distance between the first and second function executing unit and the own unit, a position close to the own unit of the first and second function executing device Of the first and second function IDs corresponding to the plane part of the casing detected as the upper surface by the means for specifying the existing function execution device and the determination means , a position close to the specified own unit The function ID of the function execution device existing in the storage means is specified from the function information list stored in the storage means, and the first or second remote control signal is generated according to the specified function ID, And transmitting means for transmitting to a function execution device located near the unit.

According to the first aspect of the present invention , a complicated button selection operation or input operation can be performed simply by placing the casing of the sensing unit on a table or the like so that an arbitrary surface of the plurality of planar portions is the upper surface. Without the need, remote control signals corresponding to the functions can be transmitted to the first and second function execution devices.

According to the second aspect of the present invention , a complicated button selection operation or input operation can be performed simply by placing the casing of the sensing unit on a table or the like so that an arbitrary surface of the plurality of planar portions is an upper surface. A remote control signal can be transmitted to the function execution device without the need. In addition, when there are a plurality of function execution devices in the control target area of the sensing unit, a remote control signal is always transmitted to and controlled by the function execution device located near the sensing unit. For this reason, the user can alternatively control the first and second function execution devices without performing an operation of selecting the function execution device to be controlled in the sensing unit.

That is, according to each aspect of the invention, it is possible to provide a cell Nshinguyuni' bets that appropriate controllable respectively by a common operation by a plurality of functional execution units a common sensing unit having different functions.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a remote control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The functional block diagram of the system shown in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the function information list memorize | stored in the sensing unit of the system shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the processing procedure and processing content of remote control in the system shown in FIG. The whole block diagram of the remote control system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the system shown in FIG. 5. The whole block diagram of the remote control system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the system shown in FIG. 7. The figure which shows the 1st example of the function information list memorize | stored in the sensing unit of the system shown in FIG. The figure which shows the 2nd example of the function information list memorize | stored in the sensing unit of the system shown in FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a remote control processing procedure and processing contents in the system shown in FIG. 8. The whole block diagram of the remote control system which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of the system shown in FIG. 12. The figure which shows the example of the function information list memorize | stored in the function execution apparatus (air conditioner) of the system shown in FIG. The figure which shows the example of the function information list memorize | stored in the function execution apparatus (lighting) of the system shown in FIG. The functional block diagram of the remote control system which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the example of the function conversion table memorize | stored in the 1st sensing unit used with the system shown in FIG. The figure which shows the example of the function conversion table memorize | stored in the 2nd sensing unit used with the system shown in FIG. The whole block diagram of the remote control system which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram of the system shown in FIG. 19. The figure which shows the 1st example of the function information list memorize | stored in the 1st sensing unit of the system shown in FIG. The figure which shows the 1st example of the function information list memorize | stored in the 2nd sensing unit of the system shown in FIG. The figure which shows the 2nd example of the function information list memorize | stored in the 1st sensing unit of the system shown in FIG. The figure which shows the 2nd example of the function information list memorize | stored in the 2nd sensing unit of the system shown in FIG.

Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
(Constitution)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, two function execution devices are remotely controlled using a single sensing unit so that different functions are executed simultaneously.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a remote control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which 100 indicates a sensing unit, and 200a and 200b indicate function execution devices, respectively.
The function execution device 200a is composed of a lighting stand. In addition to standard functions such as “ON” and “OFF”, the function execution device 200a supports user meta-instructions such as “brighten”, “relax”, and “sleep”. It has several additional execution functions.

The function execution device 200b is composed of an air conditioner. In addition to standard functions such as “ON” and “OFF”, the function execution device 200b has a plurality of air conditioner specific functions corresponding to user meta commands such as “relax” and “sleep”. Additional execution functions are provided.
On the other hand, the sensing unit 100 has a casing made of a regular hexahedron. Meta-commands for the function execution devices 200a and 200b, for example, “ON”, “OFF”, “brighten”, “relax”, and “sleep” names are printed on each of the six surfaces of the casing. Has been. In addition, these characters may be handwritten in addition to printing, and may be described by sticking a sticker on which the characters are printed on the housing surface.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the sensing unit 100 and the function execution devices 200a and 200b.
The sensing unit 100 includes measuring units 1001 to 1006 and a circuit module unit 102 that are respectively disposed on the six surfaces. Measuring units 1001 to 1006 are composed of pressure-sensitive sensors and detect which surface is placed on a table (not shown) or the like, and each of the measuring units 1001 to 1006 has a detected voltage value. v1 to v6 are output.

  The circuit module unit 102 includes a function ID storage unit 1021, a threshold determination unit 1022, and a sensing communication unit 1023. Of these functions, the threshold determination unit 1022 and the sensing communication unit 1023 are realized by causing a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to execute a program stored in a program memory (not shown).

  The function ID storage unit 1021 stores preset function ID conversion information (function information list). In the function ID conversion information, information representing the function execution devices 200a and 200b and information representing the function execution contents (function ID) are associated with information representing the meta-instructions described on each surface of the casing. Is. FIG. 3 shows an example of function ID conversion information stored in the function ID storage unit 1021 of the sensing unit 100.

  Further, the function ID storage unit 1021 has different information for determining the information indicating the correspondence between each meta-instruction and the measurement units 1001 to 1006 and the detected voltage values v1 to v6 output from the measurement units 1001 to 1006. Six threshold values Vt1 to Vt6 are also stored.

  The threshold value determination unit 1022 compares the detection voltage values v1 to v6 output from the measurement units 1001 to 1006 with the threshold values Vt1 to Vt6 stored in the function ID storage unit 1021 and outputs a detection voltage. By determining on which surface 1001 to 1006 the measurement unit is arranged, and by referring to information representing the correspondence between each meta-instruction and the measurement units 1001 to 1006 stored in the function ID storage unit 1021 The meta-instruction described on the surface (opposite surface) opposite to the surface on which the measurement unit is arranged is specified. Then, the information (function ID) indicating the device ID and the function execution content for each of the function execution devices 200a and 200b stored in association with the specified meta-instruction is specified from the function ID conversion information.

  The sensing communication unit 1023 generates a remote control signal including the specified function ID and device ID for each of the function execution devices 200a and 200b, and sends the generated remote control signals to the function execution devices 200a and 200b, respectively. Process to send. As a communication medium, wireless with less directivity restriction is preferable, but infrared light may be used.

  On the other hand, the function execution devices 200a and 200b include function information storage units 201a and 201b, function execution units 202a and 202b, and client communication units 203a and 203b, respectively. Among these, the function execution units 202a and 202b and the client communication units 203a and 203b are realized by causing a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to execute a program stored in a program memory (not shown).

  When the client communication units 203a and 203b receive a remote control signal from the sensing unit 100, the client communication units 203a and 203b collate the device ID included in the remote control signal with the device ID of the own device stored in advance. And when both apparatus ID corresponds, the process which notifies function ID contained in the said received remote control signal to the function execution part 202a, 202b is performed. Wireless or infrared is used as the communication medium.

  In the function information storage units 201a and 201b, information representing the execution contents of the functions is stored in association with function IDs representing the functions of the function execution devices 200a and 200b. The function execution units 202a and 202b read information representing the function execution content corresponding to the function ID notified from the client communication units 203a and 203b from the function information storage units 201a and 201b, and function according to the read information. Process to execute.

(Operation)
Next, operations of the sensing unit 100 and the function execution devices 200a and 200b configured as described above will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a remote control processing procedure and processing contents.
It is assumed that the user places the sensing unit 100 on the table with the surface on which the meta-instruction for requesting is written facing up. In the sensing unit 100, when the generation of the measurement value is detected in step S11, the detection voltages v1 to v6 output from the measurement units 1001 to 1006 are captured in step S12. The captured detection voltages v1 to v6 are compared with the threshold values Vt1 to Vt6 stored in the function ID storage unit 1021 in step S13, and the measurement units 1001 to 1006 that output the detection voltage are arranged on which surface. It is determined whether it is a measuring unit. Subsequently, the surface on which the measurement units 1001 to 1006 that output the detection voltage are arranged based on information representing the correspondence between each meta-instruction and the measurement units 1001 to 1006 stored in the function ID storage unit 1021. The meta-instruction described on the surface (the surface on the opposite side) opposite to is specified. Further, the function ID corresponding to the specified meta instruction and the device ID of the function execution device are specified from the function ID conversion information.

  That is, when the sensing unit 100 is placed on a table, a detection signal is output from the measurement unit arranged on the surface (lower surface) in contact with the table of the sensing unit 100, and the measurement unit that outputs the detection signal is arranged on the surface. A meta-instruction representing an instruction described on the surface opposite to the upper side, that is, the upper surface is specified, and a device ID and a function ID corresponding to the meta-instruction are further specified.

  Next, in step S15, a remote control signal including the device ID and function ID of the read function execution device (lighting) 200a is first generated, and the generated remote control signal is transmitted from the sensing communication unit 1024 to the function execution device. (Lighting) Transmitted toward 200a. Subsequently, in step S16, a remote control signal including the device ID and the function ID of the read function execution device (air conditioner) 200b is generated, and the generated remote control signal is transmitted from the sensing communication unit 1024 to the function execution device ( Air conditioner) 200b.

That is, by designating one meta-instruction, a remote control signal for the function execution device (lighting) 200a having different execution contents and a remote control signal for the function execution device (air conditioner) 200b are generated and transmitted. The
On the other hand, when the function execution apparatus 200a detects the arrival of the remote control signal in step S17, the reception process of the remote control signal is performed in step S18, and the device ID is extracted from the received remote control signal. . Then, the extracted device ID is compared with the device ID of the own device stored in advance, and when both the device IDs match, it is determined that the received remote control signal is a signal for the own device, The function ID is extracted from the remote control signal. Subsequently, in step S19, information representing the corresponding function execution content is read from the function information storage unit 201a based on the extracted function ID. Then, according to the read information, the corresponding function is executed in step S20.

  On the other hand, when the function execution device 200b detects the arrival of the remote control signal in step S21, the remote control signal is received in step S22, and the device ID is extracted from the received remote control signal. Then, the extracted device ID is compared with the device ID of the own device stored in advance, and when both the device IDs match, it is determined that the received remote control signal is a signal for the own device, The function ID is extracted from the remote control signal. In step S23, information representing the corresponding function execution content is read from the function information storage unit 201b based on the extracted function ID. Then, according to the read information, the corresponding function is executed in step S24.

  For example, when the user places the sensing unit 100 on the table with the meta command “relaxation” as the upper surface, the function corresponding to “relaxation” is executed from the sensing unit 100 according to the function ID conversion information shown in FIG. A remote control signal including the device ID of the device (lighting stand) 200a and the function ID indicating the execution content “reduce brightness” is transmitted. For this reason, in the function execution device (lighting stand) 200a, a control operation of “decrease brightness” is performed based on the function ID included in the remote control signal, thereby reducing the illuminance of the function execution device (lighting stand) 200a. The calm brightness.

  On the other hand, from the sensing unit 100 to the function execution device (air conditioner) 200b, according to the function ID conversion information shown in FIG. 3, the device ID of the function execution device (air conditioner) 200b corresponding to “relax” and the execution content “silent” A remote control signal including a function ID representing “mode” is transmitted. For this reason, in the function execution device (air conditioner) 200b, the operation in the “silent mode” is performed based on the function ID included in the remote control signal.

  Further, it is assumed that the user places the sensing unit 100 on the table with “sleeping” on the top. In this case, in accordance with the function ID conversion information shown in FIG. 3, the sensing unit 100 includes a device ID of the function execution device (lighting stand) 200 a corresponding to “sleep” and a function ID representing the execution content “only the night light is lit”. A remote control signal is transmitted. Therefore, in the function execution device (lighting stand) 200a, only the night light is turned on based on the function ID included in the remote control signal.

  On the other hand, from the sensing unit 100 to the function execution device (air conditioner) 200b, according to the function ID conversion information shown in FIG. 3, the device ID of the function execution device (air conditioner) 200b corresponding to the meta instruction “sleep” and the execution contents A remote control signal including a function ID representing “light wind mode” is transmitted. For this reason, in the function execution device (air conditioner) 200b, the operation in the “light wind mode” is performed based on the function ID included in the remote control signal.

  When the user places the sensing unit 100 on the table so that “brighten” is on the upper surface, the sensing unit 100 sends the function execution device (lighting stand) 2000a according to the function ID conversion information shown in FIG. Only the remote control signal is transmitted to the function execution device (air conditioner) 200b.

(effect)
As described above in detail, in the first embodiment, the sensing unit 100 has the device IDs and execution contents of the two function execution devices 200a and 200b to be controlled in association with the meta-instructions written on the peripheral surface thereof. Is stored. Then, when the sensing unit 100 is placed on the table with one of the meta instructions as an upper surface, the device IDs and function IDs of the two function execution devices 200a and 200b associated with the meta instruction are read out. These are included in the remote control signal and transmitted to the function execution devices 200a and 200b, respectively.

  Therefore, the user simply places the sensing unit 100 so that the desired meta-instruction is on the upper surface, and simultaneously sets the two function execution devices 200a and 200b according to different functions of these devices 200a and 200b. Different actions can be performed.

[Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment of the present invention, when there are two function execution devices to be controlled, the sensing unit has a function of determining which of the two function execution devices is located at a close position. A remote control signal is transmitted to a function execution device that is present at a nearby position.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a remote control system according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in which 110 denotes a sensing unit, and 210a and 210b denote function execution devices.
The function execution device 210a is a lighting stand similar to that of the first embodiment. In addition to standard functions such as “ON” and “OFF”, the function execution device 210a is “brighten”, “relax”, and “sleep”. A plurality of additional execution functions corresponding to user meta-instructions are provided.

  The function execution device 210b is a ceiling light, and functions thereof are “brighten”, “relax”, “sleep” in addition to standard functions such as “ON” and “OFF” as in the above-described lighting stand. A plurality of additional execution functions corresponding to user meta-instructions are provided.

  On the other hand, the sensing unit 110 has a regular hexahedron case as in the first embodiment, and meta commands to the function execution devices 210a and 210b, for example, “ON”, “OFF”, Names representing “brighten”, “relax”, and “sleep” are printed or the like.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the sensing unit 110 and the function execution devices 210a and 210b.
The sensing unit 110 includes measurement units 1111 to 1116 and a circuit module unit 112 that are respectively disposed on the six surfaces. The measuring units 1111 to 1116 are pressure-sensitive sensors and detect which surface the sensing unit 110 is placed on a table (not shown) or the like, and each of the measuring units 1111 to 1116 has a detected voltage value. v1 to v6 are output.

  The circuit module unit 112 includes a distance determination unit 1124 in addition to a function ID storage unit 1121, a threshold determination unit 1122, and a sensing communication unit 1123. Of these functions, the threshold determination unit 1122 excluding the function ID storage unit 1121, the sensing communication unit 1123, and the preliminary distance determination unit 1124 execute a program stored in a program memory (not shown) in a CPU (Central Processing Unit). This is realized.

  The function ID storage section 1121 stores preset function ID conversion information (function information list). In the function ID conversion information, information representing the function execution devices 210a and 210b and information representing the function execution contents (function ID) are associated with information representing the meta-instructions described on each surface of the casing. Is. Further, the function ID storage unit 1121 has different information for determining the information indicating the correspondence between each meta-instruction and the measurement units 1111 to 1116 and the detected voltage values v1 to v6 output from the measurement units 1111 to 1116. Six threshold values Vt1 to Vt6 are also stored.

The sensing communication unit 1123 has the following processing functions.
(1) Processing for transmitting a reception level measurement request to the function execution devices 210a and 210b, receiving reception level measurement information returned from the function execution devices 210a and 210b in response to this request, and passing the received information to the distance determination unit 1124.
(2) Based on the determination result of the threshold determination unit 1122, a remote control signal including the device ID and the function ID is generated for either one of the function execution devices 210a and 210b, and each of the generated remote control signals is Processing to transmit to the function execution device 210a or 210b. As a communication medium, wireless with less directivity restriction is preferable, but infrared light may be used.

  The distance determination unit 1124 is located near the sensing unit 110, based on the reception level measurement information of the function execution devices 210a and 210b passed from the sensing communication unit 1123. Judge whether to do. The determination result is stored in the function ID storage unit 1121.

The threshold determination unit 1122 has the following processing functions.
(1) Measurement units 1111 to 1116 that output detection voltages by comparing the detected voltage values v1 to v6 output from the measurement units 1111 to 1116 with threshold values Vt1 to Vt6 stored in the function ID storage unit 1121. It is determined on which surface the measurement unit is arranged. Then, by referring to the information indicating the correspondence between each meta-instruction and the measurement units 1111 to 1116 stored in the function ID storage unit 1121, the surface opposite to the surface on which the measurement unit is arranged (on the opposite side) Process to identify the meta-instructions described in

  (2) The sensing unit based on the determination result of the distance determination unit 1124 out of the combination of the device ID and the function ID of the function execution devices 210a and 210b stored in association with the specified meta-instruction A set of device ID and function ID of the function execution device existing at a position close to 110 is selected from the function ID conversion information. And the process which passes to the said sensing communication part 1123 the set of apparatus ID and function ID of this selected function execution apparatus as transmission object by a remote control signal.

  On the other hand, the function execution devices 210a and 210b include reception level measurement units 214a and 214b in addition to the function information storage units 211a and 211b, the function execution units 212a and 212b, and the client communication units 213a and 213b, respectively. Of these, the function execution units 212a and 212b, the client communication units 213a and 213b, and the reception level measurement units 214a and 214b, excluding the function information storage units 211a and 211b, store a program stored in a program memory (not shown) by a CPU (Central Processing Unit). ).

The client communication units 213a and 213b have the following processing functions.
(1) When a reception level measurement request is received from the sensing unit 110, the reception signal is supplied to the reception level measurement units 214a and 214b, and the reception level (reception field strength; RSSI) of the reception signal is measured. . Communication quality such as code error rate may be measured instead of the received electric field strength.
(2) When a remote control signal is received from the sensing unit 110, the device ID included in the remote control signal is collated with the device ID of the own device stored in advance. And when both apparatus ID corresponds, the process which passes function ID contained in the said received remote control signal to function execution part 212a, 212b.

  In the function information storage units 211a and 211b, information representing the execution contents of the functions is stored in association with the function IDs representing the functions of the function execution devices 210a and 210b. The function execution units 212a and 212b read information representing the function execution content corresponding to the function ID notified from the client communication units 213a and 213b from the function information storage units 211a and 211b, and function according to the read information. Process to execute.

(Operation)
When the user places the sensing unit 110 on the table, a reception level measurement request is transmitted from the sensing communication unit 1123 to the function execution devices 210a and 210b. When the function execution devices 210a and 210b receive the measurement request, the reception level measurement units 214a and 214b measure the received electric field strength when the measurement request is received, and information indicating the measurement result is client communication units 213a and 213b. To the sensing unit 110.

  In the sensing unit 110, when the information indicating the measurement result of the received electric field strength is received by the sensing communication unit 1123, the distance determination unit 1124 displays the measurement result of the received electric field strength returned from the function execution devices 210a and 210b. In addition, it is determined which of the function execution devices 210a and 210b is present at a position close to the sensing unit 110. The determination result is stored in the function ID storage unit 1121.

  In the sensing unit 110, the remote control signal transmission process is performed as follows in parallel with the above-described distance determination process. That is, in the threshold value determination unit 1122, first, the detection voltage values v1 to v6 output from the measurement units 1111 to 1116 are compared with the threshold values Vt1 to Vt6 stored in the function ID storage unit 1121, and thereby the measurement voltage is output. It is determined on which surface the units 1111 to 1116 are arranged. Then, by referring to the information indicating the correspondence between each meta-instruction and the measurement units 1111 to 1116 stored in the function ID storage unit 1121, the surface opposite to the surface on which the measurement unit is arranged (on the opposite side) The meta-instruction described in (5) is specified.

  Subsequently, based on the result of the distance determination by the distance determination unit 1124 out of the pair of the device ID and the function ID of the function execution devices 210a and 210b stored in association with the identified meta-instruction. A set of the device ID and the function ID of the function execution device existing at a position close to the sensing unit 110 is selected. Then, the set of the device ID and the function ID of the selected function execution device is output to the sensing communication unit 1123. In the sensing communication unit 1123, a remote control signal including the device ID and the function ID of the function execution device output from the threshold determination unit 1122 is generated, and the generated remote control signal is transmitted from the sensing communication unit 1124 to the function execution device. Sent to.

  For example, it is assumed that the user has placed the sensing unit 110 on the table at a position closer to the function execution device (lighting stand) 210a than the function execution device (ceiling light) 210b. In this case, the device ID of the function execution device (lighting stand) 210a among the combinations of the device IDs and function IDs of the function execution devices 210a and 210b corresponding to the meta-instructions written on the upper surface of the sensing unit 110. And a function ID set are selected and transmitted to the function execution device (lighting stand) 210a by a remote control signal. Accordingly, in this case, ON / OFF, brightness control, and the like are performed only in the function execution device (lighting stand) 210a.

  On the other hand, when the user places the sensing unit 110 on a table or floor near the function execution device (ceiling light) 210b, the function execution device (ceiling light) 210b corresponding to the meta-instruction written on the upper surface of the sensing unit 110. A set of device ID and function ID is selected and transmitted to the function execution device (ceiling light) 210b by a remote control signal. Therefore, in this case, ON / OFF, brightness control, and the like are performed only in the function execution device (ceiling light) 210b.

(effect)
As described above in detail, in the second embodiment, in the sensing unit 110, it is determined which of the two function execution devices 210a and 210b is present at a close position, and the function execution device present at a close position is determined. A remote control signal is transmitted only to the remote controller. Therefore, the user can remotely control only the desired function execution devices 210a and 210b without performing an operation of selecting the function execution devices 210a and 210b to be controlled in the sensing unit 110.

[Third Embodiment]
The third embodiment of the present invention enables a sensing unit to be commonly used in each of the rooms A and B when there are rooms A and B each having two function execution devices. In addition, a parent node is provided for each of the rooms A and B, and a function ID list relating to the function execution device installed in each room is downloaded from these parent nodes and stored in the sensing unit. The sensing unit is configured to remotely control the function execution devices installed in the rooms A and B based on the downloaded function ID lists in the rooms A and B.

(Constitution)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a remote control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and 120 shows a sensing unit. In the figure, the sensing unit 120 is shown as being disposed in each of the rooms A and B. However, the sensing unit 120 is a single unit and is used while moving between the rooms A and B.

  In the room A, function execution devices 220a and 220b are installed. The function execution devices 220a and 220b are each composed of a lighting stand and an air conditioner. On the other hand, function execution devices 220c and 220d are installed in the room B. Each of the function execution devices 220c and 220d includes a ceiling light and a fan heater. In addition, parent nodes 60A and 60B are installed in the rooms A and B, respectively.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sensing unit 120, function execution devices 220a to 220d, and parent nodes 60A and 60B of the remote control system shown in FIG. In FIG. 8, the function execution devices 220a to 220d have the same basic configuration as the function execution devices 200a and 200b shown in FIG. To do.

  Each of the parent nodes 60A and 60B includes a function ID list storage unit 61 and a parent node communication unit 62. In the function ID list storage unit 61, for each of the rooms A and B, the function IDs of the function execution devices 220a, 220b, 220c, and 220d installed in the rooms A and B and the function execution contents of the function execution device are stored. A list of function IDs to be represented is stored.

  When the parent node communication unit 62 receives a list acquisition request from the sensing unit 120, the parent node communication unit 62 reads the function ID list from the function ID list storage unit 61. The read function ID list is transmitted to the requesting sensing unit 120 together with the room ID for identifying the rooms A and B.

  The sensing unit 120 includes measurement units 1211 to 1216 and a circuit module unit 122 that are respectively disposed on six surfaces of a regular hexagonal housing. As described in the first embodiment, the measurement units 1211 to 1216 are pressure-sensitive sensors and detect which surface the sensing unit 120 is placed on a table (not shown) or the like. The detection voltage values v1 to v6 are output for the units 1211 to 1216, respectively.

  The circuit module unit 122 includes a function ID storage unit 1221, a threshold determination unit 1222, and a sensing communication unit 1223. Of these functions, the threshold determination unit 1222 and the sensing communication unit 1223 are realized by causing a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to execute a program stored in a program memory (not shown).

  The sensing communication unit 1223 uses a short-range wireless data communication interface such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or an infrared interface, and between the parent nodes 60A and 60B and between the function execution devices 220a, 220b, 220c, and 220d. It has the following functions.

(1) When a start switch (not shown) is operated or a detection signal is output from any of the measurement units 1211 to 1216, a list acquisition request is transmitted to the parent nodes 60A and 60B. The function ID list and room ID transmitted from 60A and 60B are received. The received room ID is compared with the room ID stored in the function ID storage unit 1221. If the room IDs are different, it is determined that the sensing unit 120 has moved to another room, and the function ID storage unit 1221 To update the function ID list stored in the function ID list received above.
(2) Processing for generating a remote control signal including the specified device ID and function ID for each of the function execution devices 220a to 220d and transmitting the generated remote control signals to the function execution devices 220a to 220d, respectively. Do.

  The function ID storage unit 1221 is used to store function ID conversion information (function information list) downloaded from the parent nodes 60A and 60B. The function ID conversion information is information (function function) for identifying the function execution device 220a, 220b or 220c, 220d and the function execution content with respect to the information representing the meta-instructions described on the six surfaces of the casing. ID). 9 shows an example of function ID conversion information downloaded from the parent node 60A of the room A, and FIG. 10 shows an example of function ID conversion information downloaded from the parent node 60B of the room A.

Further, the function ID storage unit 1221 has different information for determining the information indicating the correspondence between each meta-instruction and the measurement units 1211 to 1216 and the detected voltage values v1 to v6 output from the measurement units 1211 to 1216. Six threshold values Vt1 to Vt6 are also stored.
The threshold determination unit 1222 compares the detection voltage values v1 to v6 output from the measurement units 1211 to 1216 with the threshold values Vt1 to Vt6 stored in the function ID storage unit 1221 to output the detection voltage. By determining on which surface 1211 to 1216 the measurement unit is arranged, and by referring to information representing the correspondence between each meta-instruction and the measurement units 1211 to 1216 stored in the function ID storage unit 1221 The meta-instruction described on the surface (opposite surface) opposite to the surface on which the measurement unit is arranged is specified. Then, the information (function ID) representing the device ID and the function execution content for each of the function execution devices 220a to 220d stored in association with the specified meta-instruction is specified from the function ID conversion information.

(Operation)
Next, the remote control operation by the system configured as described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure and processing contents.
Here, an example will be described in which the sensing unit 120 used by the user in the room A to control the function execution apparatuses 220a and 220b is brought into the room B and used to control the function execution apparatuses 220c and 220d.

  It is assumed that the user brings the sensing unit 120 into the room B and operates a start switch (not shown) or places the unit on a table or the like and outputs a detection signal from any of the measurement units 1211 to 1216. Then, in step S31, a function ID acquisition request is transmitted from the sensing communication unit 1223 to the parent node 60B.

  On the other hand, when the parent node 60B detects that the acquisition request has been received in step S32, the function ID list relating to the function execution devices 220c and 220d installed in the room B is obtained from the function ID list storage unit 61 in step S33. The function ID list thus read out is transmitted from the parent node communication unit 62 to the requesting sensing unit 120 together with the room ID for identifying the room B.

  When sensing unit 120 receives the function ID list and room ID transmitted from parent node 60B, sensing unit 120 first receives the room ID of room B received in room ID stored in function ID storage unit 1221 in step S34. Compare with room ID. In this case, since the room IDs are different, the sensing unit 120 determines that the room has moved to another room, and updates the function ID list stored in the function ID storage unit 1221 to the received function ID list. To do.

  When the parent nodes 60A and 60B periodically transmit the function ID list and the room ID at a preset time interval, the transmission of the list acquisition request may be omitted. However, in this case, the sensing unit 120 needs to receive the function ID list transmitted from the parent nodes 60A and 60B by intermittently receiving the sensing communication unit 1224.

  Now, in this state, it is assumed that the user places the sensing unit 120 on the table so that “relaxation” is on the upper surface. Then, in the sensing unit 120, the following processing is performed in steps S35 to S39. That is, the surface (bottom surface) in contact with the table is first detected based on the detection outputs of the measurement units 1211 to 1216, and the meta instruction “relax” described on the surface (top surface) facing the bottom surface is specified. . Then, in response to the specified meta-instruction “relax”, the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c has a function indicating the device ID (lighting) and execution content “reduce brightness” as shown in FIG. The ID is read out and transmitted to the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c as a remote control signal.

  At the same time, for the function execution device (fan heater) 220d, as shown in FIG. 10, the device ID (fan heater) and the function ID indicating the execution content “silent mode” are read out, and these IDs are remotely controlled. The signal is transmitted to the function execution device (fan heater) 220d as a signal.

  On the other hand, when the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c receives a remote control signal including the device ID (illumination) of its own device in steps S40 and S41, the execution content corresponding to the function ID included in the remote control signal “ Information indicating “decrease brightness” is read from the function information storage unit 221c in step S42. Then, in step S43, the operation is controlled so that the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c is lit in a reduced brightness state.

  On the other hand, in the function execution device (fan heater) 220d, when a remote control signal including the device ID (fan heater) of the device itself is received in steps S40 and S41, the execution corresponding to the function ID included in the remote control signal. The content “silent mode” is read from the function information storage unit 221d at step S42, and the heating operation is performed according to the execution content “silent mode” at step S43.

  When the user places the sensing unit 120 on the table so that the meta command “warming” is on the upper surface, the function execution device (fan heater) 220d is executed in the sensing unit 120 according to the function ID list shown in FIG. A function ID representing the “rapid heating mode” is read out as a command ID representing the contents, and transmitted to the function execution device 220d. That is, the remote control signal is transmitted only to the function execution device (fan heater) 220d. On the other hand, when the function execution device (fan heater) 220d receives a remote control signal for the device itself, the function execution device (fan heater) 220d performs the heating operation with the execution content corresponding to the function ID according to the function ID included in the remote control signal. Is called.

  Similarly, when the user places the sensing unit 120 on the table so that the meta-instruction “brighten” is on the upper surface, the function execution device (ceiling light) from the sensing unit 120 according to the function ID list shown in FIG. A remote control signal is transmitted only to 220c. As a result, in the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c, the lighting operation is controlled by the execution content corresponding to the function ID shown in FIG.

  When the user returns from the room B to the room A with the sensing unit 120 and controls the function execution devices 220a and 220b, the function ID list stored in the function ID list storage unit 61 is transmitted from the parent node 60A. The updated function ID list is updated. Then, as long as the user stops in the room A, remote control of the function execution devices 220a and 220b by the sensing unit 120 is executed according to the updated function ID list, that is, the list illustrated in FIG.

(effect)
As described in detail above, in the third embodiment, when there is a room A in which the function execution devices 220a and 220b are installed and a room B in which the function execution devices 220c and 220d are installed, each of the rooms A and B Each time the sensing unit 120 moves between the rooms A and B, the function execution devices 220a, 220b and 220c, 220d installed in the rooms A and B from the parent nodes 60A and 60B, respectively, are provided. The function ID list is downloaded to the sensing unit 120 and stored. Then, the sensing unit 120, based on the function ID list downloaded from the parent node 60A, 60B for each of the rooms A, B, each function execution device 220a, 220b and 220c, installed in the room A, B, 220d is remotely controlled.

  Therefore, for each of the rooms A and B, the function ID list stored in the sensing unit 120 is updated to the function ID list downloaded from the parent nodes 60A and 60B, and based on the updated function ID list. The function execution devices 220a, 220b and 220c, 220d can be remotely controlled for the rooms A and B, respectively. Therefore, even when the sensing unit 120 is used to move between the rooms A and B, the function execution devices 220a, 220b and 220c, 220d can be accurately remotely controlled for the rooms A and B, respectively. .

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, two sensing units of different sizes are selectively used to remotely control functions specific to the two function execution apparatuses at the same time. .
(Constitution)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a remote control system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which 130a and 130b show sensing units, and 230a and 230b show function execution devices, respectively.
The function execution devices 230a and 230b are a lighting stand and an air conditioner, respectively, as in the first embodiment (FIG. 1). In addition to the standard functions such as “ON” and “OFF”, the functions are “relaxed”. A plurality of additional execution functions specific to an air conditioner corresponding to the user's meta-instruction such as “sleep” are provided.

  The sensing units 130a and 130b have casings made of regular hexahedrons having different sizes (lengths of one side). On each of the six surfaces of the housing, there are meta commands for the functions provided in the function execution devices 230a and 230b, for example, “ON”, “OFF”, “brighten”, “relax”, and “sleep”. It is written by printing. In addition, these characters may be handwritten in addition to printing, and may be described by sticking a sticker on which the characters are printed on the housing surface.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing functional configurations of the sensing units 130a and 130b and the function execution devices 230a and 230b.
The sensing units 130a and 130b include measurement units 1311 to 1316 and a circuit module unit 132, which are respectively disposed on the six surfaces of the housing. The measuring units 1311 to 1316 are composed of pressure-sensitive sensors and detect which surface the sensing units 130a and 130b are placed on a table (not shown) or the like, and detect each of the measuring units 1311 to 1316. Voltage values v1 to v6 are output.

  The circuit module unit 132 includes a command ID storage unit 1321, a sensing unit ID storage unit 1322, a threshold determination unit 1323, and a sensing communication unit 1324. Of these functions, the threshold determination unit 1323 and the sensing communication unit 1324 are realized by causing a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to execute a program stored in a program memory (not shown).

  In the command ID storage unit 1321, “ON”, “OFF”, “brighten”, “bright”, and “bright” described in the above six surfaces are associated with the identification information (sensor ID) of the six measurement units 1311 to 1316. Instruction IDs for identifying meta-instructions such as “relax” and “sleep” are stored. The instruction ID storage unit 1321 has different information for determining the information indicating the correspondence between each of the instruction IDs and the measurement units 1311 to 1316 and the detected voltage values v1 to v6 output from the measurement units 1311 to 1316. Six threshold values Vt1 to Vt6 are stored in advance.

Sensing unit ID storage unit 1322 stores sensing unit IDs (SUa, SUb) for identifying sensing units 130a, 130b.
The threshold determination unit 1322 compares the detection voltage values v1 to v6 output from the measurement units 1311 to 1316 with the threshold values Vt1 to Vt6 stored in the command ID storage unit 121, and outputs the detection voltage. By determining on which surface 1311 to 1316 the measurement unit is arranged, and by referring to information representing the correspondence between each command ID and the measurement units 1311 to 1316 stored in the command ID storage unit 1321 Then, the instruction ID written on the surface (opposite surface) facing the surface on which the measurement unit is arranged is read out. At the same time, the sensing unit ID is read from the sensing unit ID storage unit 1322.

  The sensing communication unit 1324 generates a remote control signal including the read command ID and sensing unit ID, and performs a process of transmitting the generated remote control signal to the function execution devices 230a and 230b. As a communication medium, wireless with less directivity restriction is preferable, but infrared light may be used.

  On the other hand, each of the function execution devices 230a and 230b includes function conversion table storage units 231a and 231b, function execution units 232a and 232b, and client communication units 233a and 233b. Among these, the function execution units 232a and 232b and the client communication units 233a and 233b are realized by causing a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to execute a program stored in a program memory (not shown).

  In the function conversion table storage unit 231, the execution contents of the functions included in the function execution devices (lighting stands) 230 a and 230 b in association with all combinations of the command ID and the sensing unit ID transmitted from the sensing units 130 a and 130 b. Is stored. FIG. 14 shows an example of information stored in the function conversion table storage unit 231b of the function execution device (air conditioner) 230b, and FIG. 15 shows information stored in the function conversion table storage unit 231a of the function execution device (lighting stand) 230a. Each example is shown.

The client communication unit 233 has a function of receiving remote control signals transmitted from the sensing units 130a and 130b. Wireless or infrared is used as the communication medium.
The function execution unit 232 extracts the command ID and the sensing unit ID from the remote control signal received by the client communication unit 233, and displays information representing the function execution content corresponding to the extracted command ID and the sensing unit ID. A process of reading from the function storage unit 231 and executing information indicating the read function execution content is performed.

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the system configured as described above will be described.
For example, it is assumed that the user places the larger sensing unit 130a on the table such that the surface on which the meta command “sleep” is written as shown in FIG. In this case, the remote control signal including the command ID corresponding to the meta command “sleep” and the sensing unit ID (SUa) for identifying the sensing unit 130a is transmitted from the sensing unit 130a to the function execution device (lighting stand) 230a and the function. It is transmitted to the execution device (air conditioner) 230b. Note that the meta-instruction determination process is the same as that in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  On the other hand, in the function execution device (lighting stand) 230a, based on the command ID (sleep) and the sensing unit ID (SUa) included in the remote control signal, the function conversion table storage unit 231a shown in FIG. "OFF" is read out, and the illumination is immediately turned off by the function execution unit 232a according to this information.

  On the other hand, in the function execution device (air conditioner) 230b, “OFF after 3 hours” is displayed from the function conversion table storage unit 231b shown in FIG. 14 based on the command ID (sleep) and the sensing unit ID (SUa) included in the remote control signal. ”Is read out, and the function is executed by the function execution unit 232b according to this information so that the operation is stopped 3 hours after the timer is started.

  Next, it is assumed that the user places the smaller-sized sensing unit 130b on the table such that the surface on which the meta command “sleep” is written as shown in FIG. In this case, a remote control signal including a command ID corresponding to the meta command “sleep” and a sensing unit ID (SUb) for identifying the sensing unit 130b is transmitted from the sensing unit 10b. On the other hand, in the function execution device (lighting stand) 230a, based on the command ID and the sensing unit ID (SUb) included in the remote control signal, the function conversion table storage unit 231a shown in FIG. “Slightly brighten after minutes” is read out, and according to this information, the function execution unit 232a controls the lighting to be gradually brightened after 30 minutes after the illumination is once turned off.

  On the other hand, in the function execution device (air conditioner) 230b, based on the command ID (sleep) and the sensing unit ID (SUb) included in the remote control signal, the function conversion table storage unit 21 shown in FIG. ”Is read out, and the function execution unit 232b is controlled to stop the operation one hour after the timer is started in accordance with this information.

  Similarly, it is assumed that the user places the larger sensing unit 130a on the table so that the surface on which the meta instruction “relax” is written is the upper surface. In this case, the remote control signal including the command ID corresponding to the meta command “relax” and the sensing unit ID (SUa) for identifying the sensing unit 130a is transmitted from the sensing unit 130a to the function execution device (lighting stand) 230a and It is transmitted to the function execution device (air conditioner) 230b.

  On the other hand, in the function execution device (lighting stand) 230a, based on the command ID (relaxation) and the sensing unit ID (SUa) included in the remote control signal, the function conversion table storage unit 231a shown in FIG. Is read and the light emission color is changed to the light bulb color "is read, and according to this information, the function execution unit 232a not only reduces the brightness of the illumination but also changes the light emission color to the light bulb color.

  On the other hand, in the function execution device (air conditioner) 230b, the “silent mode” is set from the function conversion table storage unit 231b shown in FIG. 14 based on the command ID (relaxation) and the sensing unit ID (SUa) included in the remote control signal. The silent operation is performed by the function execution unit 232b in accordance with this information.

  Next, it is assumed that the user places the smaller sensing unit 130b on the table such that the surface on which the meta instruction “relax” is written is the upper surface. In this case, a remote control signal including a command ID corresponding to the meta command “relax” and a sensing unit ID (SUb) for identifying the sensing unit 130b is transmitted from the sensing unit 130b.

  On the other hand, in the function execution device (lighting stand) 230a, based on the command ID and the sensing unit ID (SUb) included in the remote control signal, the function conversion table storage unit 231a shown in FIG. ”Is read out, and the function execution device (lighting stand) 230a is changed to have a dark and calm brightness.

  On the other hand, in the function execution device (air conditioner) 230b, based on the command ID (sleep) and the sensing unit ID (SUb) included in the remote control signal, the “light wind mode” is set from the function conversion table storage unit 231b shown in FIG. The function execution unit 232b performs a light wind operation in accordance with this information.

(effect)
As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, the function execution device (lighting stand) 230a and the function execution device (air conditioner) 230b can be obtained simply by placing the sensing unit 130a or 130b so that the desired meta-instruction is on the upper surface. Can be controlled simultaneously and in different operating states of the respective devices. Furthermore, by selectively using the sensing units 130a and 130b having different sizes, the function execution device (lighting stand) 230a and the function execution device (air conditioner) 230b can be intuitively understood from the size (size). It can be remotely controlled to different operating or operating conditions.

  Further, the command ID and the ID of the sensing unit are transmitted from the sensing units 130a and 130b by a remote control signal, and the function execution devices 230a and 230b specify the execution content based on the command ID included in the remote control signal. Since the function is executed, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the sensing units 130a and 130b, thereby reducing the power consumption of the sensing units 130a and 130b and extending the battery life.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, a function in which instruction IDs representing meta-instructions and function IDs representing the execution contents of two function execution devices to be controlled are stored in association with two sensing units. An ID storage unit is provided. In each sensing unit, the meta-instruction specified by the detection result of the measuring unit is converted into a function ID representing the execution content of the corresponding function, and this is transmitted as a remote control signal to two different function execution devices. . On the other hand, each function execution device executes the execution content corresponding to the function ID included in the received remote control signal.

(Constitution)
FIG. 16: is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the sensing unit and function execution apparatus which comprise the remote control system which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. In the figure, detailed description of the same parts as those in FIG. 2 is omitted.

  In the function ID storage unit 1421 of the sensing units 140a and 140b, the device IDs of the two function execution devices 240a and 240b to be controlled and the function execution devices 240a and 240b are executed in association with the command ID, respectively. A function ID representing the contents is stored. 17 and 18 show examples of function ID conversion information stored in the sensing units 140a and 140b, respectively.

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the system configured as described above will be described.
It is assumed that the user places the large-sized sensing unit 140a on the table so that “relaxation” is on the upper surface. Then, in the sensing unit 140a, the surface (bottom surface) in contact with the table is detected based on the detection outputs of the measurement units 1411 to 1416, and the meta instruction “relaxation” described on the surface (top surface) facing the bottom surface is further generated. Identified. Then, in response to the specified meta instruction “relax”, the function execution device (lighting stand) 240a has its device ID (lighting) and execution content “reduce the brightness and change the emission color as shown in FIG. The function ID indicating “to be light bulb color” is read out and transmitted to the function execution device (lighting stand) 240a as a remote control signal. At the same time, for the function execution device (air conditioner) 240b, as shown in FIG. 17, the device ID (air conditioner) and the function ID indicating the execution content “silent mode” are read, and these IDs are used as remote control signals. It is transmitted to the function execution device (air conditioner) 240b.

On the other hand, when the function execution device (lighting stand) 240a receives a remote control signal including the device ID (lighting) of its own device, the execution content corresponding to the function ID included in the remote control signal is “decreased brightness, The lighting operation is controlled so that the light emission color is changed to the light bulb color as well as the brightness is reduced according to “the light emission color is the light bulb color”.
On the other hand, when the function execution device (air conditioner) 240b receives a remote control signal including the device ID (air conditioner) of its own device, the function execution device (air conditioner) 240b operates with the execution content “silent mode” corresponding to the function ID included in the remote control signal. Is called.

  Next, it is assumed that the small-sized sensing unit 140b is placed on the table so that “relaxation” is on the upper surface. In this case, in the sensing unit 140b, in response to the meta instruction “relaxation”, the function execution device (lighting stand) 240a has its device ID (lighting) and execution content “reduce brightness” as shown in FIG. The function ID to be represented is read out and transmitted as a remote control signal to the function execution device (lighting stand) 240a. At the same time, for the function execution device (air conditioner) 240b, as shown in FIG. 18, the device ID (air conditioner) and the function ID representing the execution content “light wind mode” are read, and these IDs are used as remote control signals It is transmitted to the function execution device (air conditioner) 240b.

On the other hand, when the function execution device (lighting stand) 240a receives a remote control signal including the device ID (lighting) of the device itself, the execution content corresponding to the function ID included in the remote control signal “reduces brightness”. Accordingly, the illuminance of the function execution device (lighting stand) 240a is controlled to be dark and calm.
On the other hand, when the function execution device (air conditioner) 240b receives a remote control signal including the device ID (air conditioner) of the device itself, the function execution device (air conditioner) 240b operates with the execution content “light wind mode” corresponding to the function ID included in the remote control signal. Is called.

  Similarly, when the user places the sensing units 140a and 140b on the table so that “sleep” is on the upper surface, the sensing units 140a and 140b function according to the function ID conversion information shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, respectively. For each of the execution devices 240a and 240b, the device ID and the function ID representing the execution content are read and transmitted to the function execution devices 240a and 240b. And in function execution apparatus 240a, 240b, according to function ID contained in the remote control signal each sent to the own apparatus, lighting operation and driving | running | working are performed with the execution content corresponding to the said function ID.

  When the user places the sensing units 140a and 140b on the table so that “brighten” is on the upper surface, the function execution device (illumination) is displayed from the sensing units 140a and 140b as shown in FIGS. A remote control signal is transmitted only to the stand 240a.

(effect)
Therefore, also in the fifth embodiment, as in the fifth embodiment, the function execution device (lighting stand) 240a and the function execution can be performed simply by placing the sensing unit 140a or 140b so that the desired meta-instruction is on the upper surface. It is possible to control the device (air conditioner) 240b at the same time and in different operating states of the devices. Furthermore, by selectively using sensing units 140a and 140b having different sizes, the function execution device (lighting stand) 240a and the function execution device (air conditioner) 240b can be intuitively understood from the size (size). It can be remotely controlled to different operating or operating conditions.

  In each sensing unit 140a, 140b, the detection result of the measurement unit is converted into a function ID unique to the sensing unit 140a, 140b and transmitted as a remote control signal. On the other hand, there is no need to prepare a conversion table for managing the function execution contents for each sensing unit.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the sixth embodiment of the present invention, when there are rooms A and B each having two function execution devices, two sensing units having different sizes can be used in each of the rooms A and B. In order to do so, a parent node is provided for each of the rooms A and B, and a function ID list relating to a function execution device installed in each room is downloaded from each of the parent nodes and stored in each sensing unit. Each sensing unit is configured to remotely control each function execution device installed in each of the rooms A and B based on the downloaded function ID list in each of the rooms A and B.

(Constitution)
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a remote control system according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, and reference numerals 150a and 150b denote sensing units. In the figure, the sensing units 140a and 140b are shown as being arranged in the rooms A and B, respectively. However, the sensing units 140a and 140b are a set and move between the rooms A and B. used.

  In the room A, function execution devices 220a and 220b are installed. The function execution devices 220a and 220b are each composed of a lighting stand and an air conditioner. On the other hand, function execution devices 220c and 220d are installed in the room B. Each of the function execution devices 220c and 220d includes a ceiling light and a fan heater. In addition, parent nodes 60A and 60B are installed in the rooms A and B, respectively.

  FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sensing units 150a and 150b, function execution devices 220a to 220d, and parent nodes 60A and 60B of the remote control system shown in FIG. In FIG. 20, the parent nodes 60A and 60B and the function execution devices 220a to 220d are the same as those in FIG.

  As in the fourth embodiment, the sensing units 150a and 150b have casings made of regular hexahedrons having different sizes (lengths of one side). Meta commands for the function execution devices 220a, 220b and 220c, 220d, such as “ON”, “OFF”, “brighten”, “relax”, “sleep”, “warm”, are provided on the six surfaces of the casing. The name to be represented is printed or the like.

  Further, as described in the above embodiments, the sensing units 150a and 150b include the measurement units 1511 to 1516 and the circuit module unit 152 that are disposed on the six surfaces, respectively. The measurement units 1511 to 1516 are pressure-sensitive sensors that detect which surface the sensing units 150a and 150b are placed on a table (not shown) or the like, and detect each of the measurement units 1511 to 1516. Voltage values v1 to v6 are output.

  The circuit module unit 152 includes a function ID storage unit 1521, a threshold determination unit 1522, and a sensing communication unit 1523. Of these functions, the threshold determination unit 1522 and the sensing communication unit 1523 are realized by causing a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to execute a program stored in a program memory (not shown).

  The sensing communication unit 1523 uses a short-range wireless data communication interface such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or an infrared interface to communicate with the parent nodes 60A and 60B and between the function execution devices 220a, 220b, 220c, and 220d. It has the following functions.

(1) When a start switch (not shown) is operated or a detection signal is output from any of the measurement units 1511 to 1516, a list acquisition request is transmitted to the parent nodes 60A and 60B. The function ID list and room ID transmitted from 60A and 60B are received. The received room ID is compared with the room ID stored in the function ID storage unit 1521. If the room IDs are different, it is determined that the sensing units 150a and 150b have moved to another room, and the function ID is stored. Processing for updating the function ID list stored in the unit 1521 to the received function ID list.
(2) Generate a remote control signal including the device ID of the function execution device to be controlled and the function ID output from the threshold determination unit 1523 described later, and transmit the generated remote control signal to the function execution device processing.

The function ID storage unit 1521 is used to store the latest function ID list received by the sensing communication unit 1523 in association with the room ID. The function ID list associates the device ID of each function execution device installed in the room and the function ID indicating the execution contents of the function to the meta-instructions described on each surface of the sensing units 150a and 150b. .
21 and 22 show examples of function ID lists in the room A stored in the sensing units 150a and 150b, respectively. 23 and 24 show examples of function ID lists in the room B stored in the sensing units 150a and 150b, respectively.

(Operation)
Next, the remote control operation by the system configured as described above will be described. Note that the processing procedure and processing contents of the system in the present embodiment are the same as those in FIG. 11, and will be described here with reference to FIG.
Here, the case where the user uses the sensing units 150a and 150b used for controlling the function execution devices 220a and 220b in the room A to the room B and uses them for the control of the function execution devices 220c and 220d will be described as an example. To do.

  Assume that the user brings the sensing units 150a and 150b into the room B and operates a start switch (not shown) or places the unit on a table or the like and outputs a detection signal from any of the measurement units 1511 to 1516. Then, in step S31, a function ID acquisition request is transmitted from the sensing communication unit 1524 to the parent node 60B.

  On the other hand, when the parent node 60B detects that the acquisition request has been received in step S32, the function ID list relating to the function execution devices 220c and 220d installed in the room B is obtained from the function ID list storage unit 61 in step S33. The function ID list thus read out is transmitted from the parent node communication unit 61 to the requesting sensing units 150a and 150b together with the room ID for identifying the room B.

  When the sensing units 150a and 150b receive the function ID list and the room ID transmitted from the parent node 60B, the room ID of the received room B is first stored in the function ID storage unit 1521 in step S34. Compare with A's room ID. In this case, since the room IDs are different, it is determined that the sensing units 150a and 150b have moved to another room, and the function ID list stored in the function ID storage unit 1521 is used as the received function ID list. Update to

  When the parent nodes 60A and 60B periodically transmit the function ID list and the room ID at a preset time interval, the transmission of the list acquisition request may be omitted. However, in this case, the sensing units 150a and 150b need to receive the function ID list transmitted from the parent nodes 60A and 60B by intermittently receiving the sensing communication unit 1523.

  Now, assume that in this state, the user places a large sensing unit 150a on the table such that the meta-instruction “relax” is on the upper surface. Then, in the sensing unit 150a, the following processing is performed in steps S35 to S39. That is, first, a surface (bottom surface) in contact with the table is detected based on detection outputs of the measurement units 1511 to 1516, and a meta instruction “relax” described on a surface (top surface) facing the bottom surface is specified. . Then, in response to the specified meta-instruction “relax”, the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c has its device ID (lighting) and execution content “reduce the brightness and change the emission color as shown in FIG. The function ID indicating “to be light bulb color” is read out and transmitted to the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c as a remote control signal.

  At the same time, as for the function execution device (fan heater) 220d, as shown in FIG. 23, the device ID (fan heater) and the function ID indicating the execution content “silent mode” are read, and these IDs are remotely controlled. The signal is transmitted to the function execution device (fan heater) 220d as a signal.

  On the other hand, when the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c receives a remote control signal including the device ID (illumination) of its own device in steps S40 and S41, the execution content corresponding to the function ID included in the remote control signal “ In step S42, information indicating that the brightness is reduced and the emission color is set to the light bulb color is read from the function information storage unit 221c. In step S43, the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c is controlled not only to reduce the brightness but also to change the light emission color to the light bulb color.

  On the other hand, in the function execution device (fan heater) 220d, when a remote control signal including the device ID (fan heater) of the device itself is received in steps S40 and S41, the execution corresponding to the function ID included in the remote control signal. The content “silent mode” is read from the function information storage unit 221d at step S42, and the heating operation is performed according to the execution content “silent mode” at step S43.

  Next, it is assumed that the small-sized sensing unit 150b is placed on the table so that “relaxation” is on the upper surface. In this case, the sensing unit 150b also executes the following processing according to steps S35 to S39. That is, in response to the meta instruction “Relax”, for the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c, as shown in FIG. 24, the device ID (lighting) and the function ID indicating the execution content “decrease brightness” are read. This is sent to the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c as a remote control signal. At the same time, for the function execution device (fan heater) 220d, as shown in FIG. 24, the device ID (fan heater) and the function ID indicating the operation content “running with the set temperature lowered twice” are read out. These IDs are transmitted to the function execution device (fan heater) 220d as a remote control signal.

  On the other hand, when the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c receives a remote control signal including the device ID (lighting) of its own device in steps S40 and S41, it corresponds to the function ID included in the remote control signal in step S42. The execution content “reduce brightness” is read from the function information storage unit 221c. Then, in step S43, the illuminance of the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c is changed to a dark and calm brightness according to the read execution content “reduce brightness”. Lighting operation is controlled.

  On the other hand, when the function execution device (fan heater) 220d receives a remote control signal including the device ID (fan heater) of its own device in steps S40 and S41, it corresponds to the function ID included in the remote control signal in step S42. Information representing the execution content “running with the set temperature lowered twice” is read from the function information storage unit 221d. And heating operation is controlled in step S43 according to this read-out information.

  In addition, when the user places the sensing units 150a and 150b on the table so that “warming” is on the upper surface, the function execution device in the sensing units 150a and 150b according to the function ID lists shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, respectively. The function ID representing the “rapid heating mode” and the “comfort heating mode” is read as a command ID representing the execution content of the (fan heater) 220d and transmitted to the function execution device 220d. That is, the remote control signal is transmitted only to the function execution device (fan heater) 220d. On the other hand, when the function execution device (fan heater) 220d receives a remote control signal for the device itself, the function execution device (fan heater) 220d performs the heating operation with the execution content corresponding to the function ID according to the function ID included in the remote control signal. Is called.

  Similarly, when the user places the sensing units 150a and 150b on the table so that the meta command “brighten” is on the upper surface, the sensing units 150a and 150b follow the function ID lists shown in FIGS. A remote control signal is transmitted only to the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c. As a result, in the function execution device (ceiling light) 220c, the lighting operation is controlled by the execution contents corresponding to the function IDs shown in FIGS.

  When the user returns from the room B to the room A with the sensing units 150a and 150b and controls the function execution devices 220a and 220b, the function ID list stored in the function ID list storage unit 61 is stored in the parent node 60A. The function ID list transmitted from is updated. Then, as long as the user stays in the room A, remote control of the function execution devices 220a and 220b by the sensing units 150a and 150b is performed according to the updated function ID list, that is, the lists illustrated in FIGS. Executed.

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As described above in detail, in the sixth embodiment, when there is a room A in which the function execution devices 220a and 220b are installed and a room B in which the function execution devices 220a and 220b are installed, each of the rooms A and B Are provided with parent nodes 60A and 60B, and function ID lists relating to the function execution devices 220a, 220b and 220c, 220d installed in the rooms A and B are downloaded from the parent nodes 60A and 60B to the sensing units 150a and 150b, respectively. To remember. Each sensing unit 150a, 150b remotely transmits each function execution device 220a, 220b and 220c, 220d installed in the room A, B based on the downloaded function ID list in each room A, B. I try to control it.

  Therefore, when the user brings the two sensing units 150a and 150b into the rooms A and B in accordance with the movement between the rooms A and B, the function ID lists stored in the sensing units 150a and 150b in the respective rooms A and B are displayed. The function ID list downloaded from the parent nodes 60A and 60B is updated. Based on the updated function ID list, the function execution devices 220a, 220b, 220c, and 220d are remotely controlled for the rooms A and B, respectively. For this reason, the function execution devices 220a, 220b, 220c, and 220d having unique functions in the rooms A and B can be accurately remotely controlled using the sensing units 150a and 150b, respectively.

  In addition, by selectively using the two sensing units 150a and 150b having different sizes, the function execution devices 220a, 220b, 220c, and 220d can be intuitively determined from the sizes of the sensing units 150a and 150b in any of the rooms A and B. Can be remotely controlled to an operating state or a driving state that can be understood.

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In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where a sensing unit made of a regular hexahedron having different sizes is used has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sensing unit may be a plate, a sphere, a pyramid, a pillar, or the like, and may have different colors, weights, and shapes instead of different sizes. In short, the physical characteristics of the sensing unit may be any as long as the function execution device is remotely controlled to an operation state that can be intuitively understood according to differences in physical characteristics of the plurality of sensing units. .

  In the second embodiment, the case where there is one sensing unit has been described as an example. However, the present invention can be similarly implemented even when there are two or more sensing units.

  In the third and sixth embodiments, parent nodes 60A and 60B are installed in the rooms A and B, respectively, and function ID conversion information is distributed from the parent nodes 60A and 60B to the sensing unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the functions of the parent nodes 60A and 60B are provided in any one or all of the function execution devices, and function ID conversion information is distributed from the function execution device to the sensing unit. May be.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where there are two function execution devices has been described as an example. However, three or more function execution devices may be used, and the type, function, execution contents, etc. of the function execution devices may be set in any manner. Good. Furthermore, in the third and sixth embodiments, the case where two function execution devices 220a, 220b and 220c, 220d are installed in the rooms A and B is described as an example. The number of units may be three or more, or the number may be different between rooms.

In addition, the communication unit and the communication procedure between the sensing unit and the function execution device, and the sensing unit and the parent node can be variously modified and implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.
In short, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying the components without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. Moreover, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, you may combine suitably the component covering different embodiment.

  100, 110, 120, 130a, 130b, 140a, 140b, 150a, 150b ... sensing unit, 102, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152 ... circuit module part, 1001 to 1016, 1101 to 1116, 1211 to 1226, 1311 1316, 1411-1416, 1511-1516 ... measurement unit group, 1021, 1121, 1221, 1421, 1521 ... function ID storage unit, 1022, 1122, 1222, 1323, 1422, 1522 ... threshold determination unit, 1023, 1123 1223, 1324, 1423, 1523 ... sensing communication unit, 1124 ... perspective determination unit, 1321 ... command ID storage unit, 1322 ... sensing unit ID storage unit, 200a, 200b, 210a, 210b, 220a, 220b, 2 0c, 220d, 230a, 230b ... function execution device, 201a, 201b, 211a, 211b, 221a to 221d ... function information storage unit, 202a, 202b, 212a, 212b, 222a to 222d, 232a, 232b ... function execution unit, 203a , 203b, 213a, 213b, 223a to 223d, 233a, 233b ... client communication unit, 214a, 214b ... reception level measurement unit, 231a, 231b ... function conversion table storage unit, 60A, 60B ... parent node, 61 ... function ID list Storage unit 62... Parent node communication unit.

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A sensing unit capable of communication between a first function execution device having a first function and a second function execution device having a second function,
A housing having a three-dimensional shape having a plurality of flat portions on the peripheral surface;
A plurality of pressure-sensitive sensors disposed on each of the plurality of planar portions of the housing;
A first function ID used to remotely control the first function execution device and a second function used to remotely control the second function execution device with respect to the plurality of planar portions of the casing. Storage means for storing a function information list in which the function IDs are associated with each other;
By comparing the detection voltages output from the plurality of pressure-sensitive sensors with a preset threshold value, it is determined which plane portion of the housing is the lower surface, and the plane portion determined to be the lower surface is Determining means for detecting the opposite flat portion as the upper surface of the housing;
The first and second function IDs corresponding to the planar portion of the casing detected as the upper surface by the determination unit are identified from the function information list stored in the storage unit, and the identified first function A first remote control signal is generated according to the ID and transmitted to the first function execution device, and a second remote control signal is generated according to the specified second function ID to generate the first remote control signal. A sensing unit comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit to the function execution device. A sensing unit capable of communication between a first function execution device having a first function and a second function execution device having a second function,
A housing having a three-dimensional shape having a plurality of flat portions on the peripheral surface;
A plurality of pressure-sensitive sensors disposed on each of the plurality of planar portions of the housing;
A first function ID used to remotely control the first function execution device and a second function used to remotely control the second function execution device with respect to the plurality of planar portions of the casing. Storage means for storing a function information list in which the function IDs are associated with each other;
By comparing the detection voltages output from the plurality of pressure-sensitive sensors with a preset threshold value, it is determined which plane portion of the housing is the lower surface, and the plane portion determined to be the lower surface is Determining means for detecting the opposite flat portion as the upper surface of the housing;
Means for identifying a function execution device existing in a position near the own unit among the first and second function execution devices from a distance between the first and second function execution devices and the own unit;
Among the first and second function IDs corresponding to the plane portion of the casing detected as the upper surface by the determination means, the function ID of the function execution device existing at a position close to the specified own unit is A function execution device that is specified from the function information list stored in the storage means, generates the first or second remote control signal according to the specified function ID, and is located at a position close to the own unit. A sensing unit comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit to the sensing unit.

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