JPH03200286A - Operation device for electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To control plural electronic equipments by storing a storage means with one or plural kinds of setting data corresponding to the kind of an electronic equipment to be controlled in advance, selecting setting data corresponding to a controlled object from the storage means at the time of control, and outputting data to the electronic equipment according to the setting data. CONSTITUTION:This device is provided with plural operation elements, a communication means 11 for making a communication with the electronic equipments, a setting means 10 which assigns data indicating various operation elements to the operation elements and sets the functions of the respective operation elements, and the storage means 9 stored with the setting data set by the setting means 10. Then when an operation element is operated, data indicating an operation element which is operated is outputted to the communication means 11 according to the setting data stored in the storage means 9 and data indicating the state of the operation element is outputted to the communication means 11. Therefore, the function (role) of each operation element of the operation device is freely altered. Consequently, plural kinds of electronic equipments are controlled by one operation device.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The second invention relates to an operating device for electronic equipment that is capable of controlling a plurality of electronic equipment.

[Conventional technology]

Conventional electronic musical instruments such as electronic pianos are equipped with a keyboard and various functions such as an automatic performance function, a sound source selection function, and an automatic accompaniment function, and are also equipped with a large number of operators to control these functions. An array of operation panels is provided. In contrast, recently, electronic devices in which each of the above-mentioned functions is modularized separately have begun to become popular.

Users can select electronic devices that are modularized according to their functions according to their preference, and use some of them in combination to obtain a variety of musical tones.

In such conventional modularized electronic devices, each module is provided with an operation panel, and when used, the operation panel of each module is operated individually.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Each of the conventional modularized electronic devices mentioned above has its own operation panel, so if they are used in combination, operation becomes extremely complicated, and the arrangement of controls on each operation panel is extremely complicated. They were not easy to use and difficult to master because they had different operating methods.

In order to solve this problem, it would be possible to control each electronic device with a single operation panel, but normally the operation panel is designed according to each function of each electronic device to be controlled. The functions (roles) of each operator also correspond to the functions of each electronic device. Therefore, depending on the operation panel of a certain electronic device, it is not possible to control a device of a different type or a device having a different function from that device.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an operating device for electronic equipment that can control a plurality of electronic equipment.

(Means for Solving the Problems) An operating device for controlling a control unit of an electronic device according to the present invention includes a plurality of controls, a communication means for communicating with the electronic device, and a plurality of controls for communicating with the plurality of controls. a setting means for allocating data representing various operators to set the function of each operator; a storage means for storing setting data set by the setting means; and a storage means for storing setting data set by the setting means; control means for outputting data representing the operator assigned to the operated operator based on the setting data stored in the controller to the communication means, and outputting data representing the state of the operator to the communication means; and.

[For production]

In the operating device of the present invention, one or more types of setting data corresponding to the type of electronic device to be controlled is stored in the storage means. Then, during control, setting data corresponding to the controlled object is selected from the storage means, and data is output to the communication means based on the setting data.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, three modules 2A and 2B12C are connected to an operation panel l as an external operation device.
A, B2...W, 5 arranged on this operation panel 1
It is configured such that each module 2A, 2B, 2C can be controlled by operating operators such as ETI, 5ET2.5ET3, +1, -1, etc. In this case, the module 2A is, for example, an automatic performance module, the module 2B is, for example, an accompaniment device capable of recording and reproducing, and the module 2C is, for example, a sound source module.

The operation panel 1 and each module 2A, 2B, 2C have an external interface 1 provided therein as a means of communication.
They are connected to each other via 1.3A and 3-13c.

Each module 2A, 2B, 2C has the external interface 3A, 3m, 3. In addition to the detection units 4A, 4++,
4c and control units 5A, 5! including various control circuits such as a CPU and a musical tone forming circuit (not shown). ! , 5c are provided, and each module code CA is a model code.
, C1,, C6 are assigned = On the operation panel 1, the path line 6 is assigned the panel section 7,
ROM8, precera) RAM9, work memory 10 consisting of RAM, the above external interface 11 and CPU1
2nd grade is connected.

The panel section 7 includes A, B, ...-W, 5ET1.
．． 5ET2, 5ET3, +1, -1 operators are provided, and a display 13 is also provided.

In ROM8, the above module code CAXC1, cc
, N types (5 types in this embodiment) of initial data consisting of operator codes representing the functions (types) of the operators are stored, as well as programs for the CPU 2 and the like.

The preset RAM 9 includes each module 2A.

When controlling 2B and 2C or when changing the initial data, the initial data or data changed on the work memory 10 is stored as preset data.

One of the N types of preset data is transferred to the work memory 10 and used for actual control processing, change processing, etc., and also temporarily stores data processed by the CPU 12.

The external interface 11 connects each module 2A, 2B,
Sends and receives various data to and from 2C.

Further, the CPU 12 performs various data processing and controls each section according to programs stored in the ROM 8.

In the panel section 7, operators A to W are used to output module codes and operator codes to the outside, and to set assignments of these codes to each operator.

The operator 5ETI is for reading preset data from the preset RAM 9 to the work memory IO. The operator 5ET2 changes the force relationship between each operator A-W and each operator code or the correspondence relationship between each operator A-W and a module code as shown in FIG. 2, which will be described later. This is for selecting the controls AW to be changed. The operator 5ET3 stores data regarding the correspondence between each changed code and each operator in the work memory 10.
This is for transferring the data from the preset RAM 9 to the preset RAM 9 and storing it therein. Operators +1 and -1 are increase/decrease operators for increasing/decreasing each of the above codes one by one.

Further, the display 13 is for displaying each of the above-mentioned codes and the like.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the Brisera RAM 9.

This preset RAM 9 has five memory areas (hereinafter simply referred to as "preset memories") (1
) to (5). Each preset memory
(1) to (5) are tables showing the correspondence between controls A-W and control codes, and there are five types of presets that change the method of assigning control codes to controls A-W. By storing data in each preset memory (1) to (5), the modules 2A to 2C to be controlled are
Separately, the preset data of each preset memory (1) to (5) can be selectively used.

FIG. 3(a) shows each module 2A of each operator code,
This shows the contents of control instructions for 2B and 2C.

Each module 2A, 2B, 2C has this operator code and the ON10 of the operator to which that operator code is assigned.
When receiving the information indicating FF, this figure 3(a)
The content is controlled based on the table.

FIG. 3(b) shows an example of module codes C^, CII, and CC assigned to each module 2A, 2B, and 2C, and these codes are stored in the preset memory (1) along with the control code described above. ~(5) is preset. This allows each preset memory (1) to (
It becomes possible to make the contents of 5) correspond to each module 2A to 2C.

Figure 4 shows the control instructions for operator A when the control instruction content for each module of the operator code is determined as shown in Figure 3(a).
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method of allocating operator codes to -W by module.

According to this FIG. 4, the operator A controls all the modules 2A.
, 2B, and 2C. Operator B is used to specify a negative (-) numerical value for all modules 2A and 2B.
, 2B, 2C, the number 4fL (7) 7” Las (+
) can be seen as an operator for instructing. In other words, if the contents of each preset data are set such that the operator codes are assigned to the operators A and B, the operators A and B will be assigned to all the modules 2A and 2B.
, 2C can be a common increase/decrease operator.

Next, the operation of the operation panel 1 having the above configuration will be explained with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5 to 8.

FIG. 5 shows the main processing of the CPU 12.

When turning on the power to the operation panel 1, if you want to use the previously used preset data as is, turn on only the power switch. If you want to use the initial data in the ROM 8, turn on an appropriate operator on the panel section 7 as a clear operator while turning on the power switch.

First, when the power switch of the operation panel 1 is turned on, it is checked in step S1 whether or not the clear operator has been turned on. If not turned on, preset RAM
9 is backed up, and the work memory 10 is cleared in step S2. Next, in step S3, preset data is called from the preset memory of the number (P, No) used previously and set in the work memory 10.

On the other hand, if it is detected in step S1 that the clear operator has been turned on, the preset RA is
After clearing M9 and work memory 10, step S
In step 5, recall the five types of initial data from the ROMB and store each preset memory (1) to (1) in the preset RAM 9.
5). Next, in step S6, preset data is called from the preset memory (1) and set in the work memory 10, and its preset memory number (1) is set.

Next, in step S7, a panel scan process is performed to sequentially scan the states of all the operators on the panel section 7.

In step S8, it is determined whether there is any operator that has been operated (event), and if there is an operator that has been operated, it is checked in step S9 whether or not that operator has been turned on.

If it is ON, in step 510, an ON process is performed to perform the control, etc. corresponding to that operator, and if it is OFF, in step 311, an ON process is performed to perform the control, etc., corresponding to that operator.
After performing the FF processing, the process returns to step S7.

FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of the ON process in step S10 of FIG.

First, in step S1, it is checked whether the operator 5ETI has been operated, and if it has been operated, the flag F1 is set in step S2, and the process returns to the main process.

In step S3, it is checked whether or not the operator 5ET2 has been operated. If it has been operated, the flag F2 is checked in step S4.
is set, the flag F1 is cleared, and the process returns to the main processing.

In step S5, it is checked whether or not the operator 5ET3 has been operated. If it has been operated, the contents of the work memory 10 are stored in the preset memory with the corresponding number in step S6, and then in step S7 flags F1 and F2 are stored. After clearing, return to main processing.

Next, in step S8, it is checked whether the increase/decrease operators +1, -1 have been operated, and if they have been operated, the flag F2 is checked in step S9, and if the flag F2 is present, step 31
Check the flag Fl at 0.

If the flag F1 is present, module code setting processing is performed in step S11, and if the flag F1 is not present,
After performing the operation code setting process in step S12,
Return to main processing.

If it is determined in step S8 that the increase/decrease operator +1.1 has not been operated, then in step 313, processing related to the operators A to W, which will be described later, is performed, and then the process returns to the main process.

FIG. 7 shows the operator A- in step 313 of FIG.
3 is a flowchart showing processing related to W.

In this process, the flag F2 is first checked in step S1, and if flag F2 is present, the assignment of the operator code or module code to the operators A to W is changed, and in step S2 the operator code or module code is changed. The number of the operated operator is registered, and the set operator code or module code (see step Sll or 312 in FIG. 6) is assigned to the operator with that number.

Also, in step S3, flag F1 is checked, and if flag F1 is present, it is assumed that a module has been selected, and in step S4, the module code (see step Sll in FIG. 6) corresponding to the operated operator is assigned. Set it in the preset memory of the number you want to use. Then, in step S5, the preset data of the preset memory with that number is transferred to the work memory IO, and then, in step S6, the flag F1 is cleared.

Also, if both flags F1 and F2 are absent, step S7
Then, each code corresponding to the operated operator is read out from the work memory 10. Then, in step S8, the operation data including the module code, the operator code, and the operator data indicating that the operator to which the operator code is assigned is in the ON state is transferred to the external interface 1.
1 to each module 2A, 2B, and 2C.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart regarding the OFF process in step 311 of FIG.

In this process, first, in step S1, the operation of the operators A to W is checked, and if there is an operation, the flag F1 or F2 is checked in step S2. If the flag F1 or F2 is not present, in step S3 each code corresponding to the operated operator is read from the work memory 10, and then in step S4
The operation data including the module code, the operator code and the operator data consisting of information indicating that the operator to which the operator code is assigned is turned off is transferred from the external interface 1″1 to each module 2A. ,2
Output to B and 2C.

Note that if the flag Fl or F2 is found in step S2, the process returns to the main process.

FIG. 9 shows each module 2A, 2B,
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of operation data sent to 2C.

This operation data consists of a synchronization signal, a module code that identifies the module model, and the function of the operated controller (
Operator code indicating the type) and whether the operator is ON or O
It is composed of control data consisting of FF information.

Next, the processing executed by the modules 2A, 2B, and 2C will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 13.

FIG. 10 shows each control section 5m of each module 2A to 2C,
5g and 5c show main processing executed by the CPU (not shown).

First, in steps Sl and S2, the internal tone generator is cleared and the external interfaces 3A, 3m, and 3c are initialized.
Performs pseudo panel processing on the diagram.

Next, in step S4, other main processing is performed, and then the process returns to step S3.

FIG. 11 shows the external interfaces 3. of each module 28-2C. When reception of data from the operation panel l is detected in ~3c, the control section 5 performs ~5. This figure shows the reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU.

First, in step S1, the module code included in the operation data sent from the operation panel 1 is
Module code assigned to you Ca, Cm
, Cc is detected through the detection units 4° and 411.4C. Then, in step S2, the operation state of each operator obtained in the first panel scan performed on the operation panel 1 (the operated operator and its 0N10
A panel scan data map corresponding to the FF state is created based on the control data.

FIG. 12 shows the processing procedure of the pseudo panel process in FIG. 10. First, in step 31, it is determined whether or not each operator (operator of operation panel l corresponding to the operator code) has been operated. , by comparing the panel scan data map created this time with the panel scan data map created last time. When there is an operation, it is checked in step S2 whether it is an ON operation or an OFF operation, and if it is an ON operation, in step S3, the operation is performed based on the operator code corresponding to the turned ON operator, as shown in Fig. 3 (a). ) is executed. If it is an OFF operation, the corresponding control currently being performed is terminated based on the operator code corresponding to the operator in step S4.

When the ON process or OFF process is completed, in step S5, the previously created panel scan data map is replaced with the currently created panel scan data map and stored, and then the process returns to the main process.

FIG. 13 shows the above-mentioned ON processing in step S3 of FIG. 12. First, in step S1, it is checked whether the operator code corresponding to the operator turned ON is 00, and if so, in step S2, the control shown in FIG. 3(a) corresponding to that operator code is performed. Executes control processing regarding content. This process controls the musical tones produced by an electronic musical instrument connected to the module, or, if the module is an electronic musical instrument such as an electronic piano, the musical tones produced directly from the module.

Similarly, in step S3...Sn, it is sequentially checked whether the operator code of the turned-on operator is 01, . . . n, and the corresponding code is detected. Then, corresponding control processing is performed.

The OFF process in step S4 in FIG. 12 is also executed in the same way as the ON process in FIG. 13.

As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, the plurality of modules 2A to 2C can be respectively controlled by the common work panel 1.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, the function (role) of each operator of the operating device can be freely changed. Therefore, it is possible to control a plurality of electronic devices with one operating device, and the arrangement of the operating elements does not depend on the function of each operating element, but can be arranged with emphasis on operability.

Further, even when the types of electronic devices to be controlled are different, it is possible to unify the operation method of each operator by changing the assignment of functions to each operator.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the preset RAM, and FIG.
a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining the control instruction content on the module side of the operator code and the module code, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a method of assigning the operator code to the operator, and FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing executed on the operation panel side, FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the structure of operation data, and FIGS. 10 to 13 are flowcharts showing the processing executed on the module side. In addition, in the symbols used in the drawings, 1...... Operation panel (operation device) 2
A, 2B, 2C...Module 3a, 3g+,
3c...External interface 4A, 4m, 4
c...Detection section 5a, 5g, 5c...Control section 8...ROM 9...Preset RAM (storage means) 1O... Work memory (setting means) (storage means) 11... External interface (communication means) 12... ...CPU (setting means) (controlling means).

Claims (1)

[Claims] An operating device for controlling an electronic device, comprising a plurality of controls, a communication means for communicating with the electronic device, and data representing various controls for the plurality of controls. a setting means for setting the function of each controller by assigning a value to the controller; a storage means for storing the setting data set by the setting means; and a storage means for storing the setting data set by the setting means; and control means for outputting data representing the operator assigned to the operated operator based on the control means to the communication means, and data representing the state of the operator to the communication means. Operating device.