JPH03255389A - Timer apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To take accurate action at every time by reading the message corresponding to reserved time from a memory when the present time coincides with the reserved time to output the same to a display device. CONSTITUTION:When reserved time or a message having to take action at the reserved time is inputted, the change-over switch 10 of a key input part 8 is operated and a reserved time setting mode is set by a timer reserving key 8c. Since a memory region storing two or more reserved times and messages in corresponding relation is preliminarily secured in a memory 14, the reserved times and the messages can be collectively registered, for example, at every several ten min. when the present time measured by a timer part 2 coincides with the reserved time, a signal output part 24 reads the message corresponding to the reserved time from the memory 14 to output the same to a display part 4. By this method, the reserved message is displayed along with the present time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Industrial Application Field> The present invention relates to a timer device that can set a plurality of reserved times and display a necessary message to be taken at the reserved time.

<Prior Art> Some conventional timer devices are designed to set a reserved time and to emit an alarm when the current time reaches the reserved time. In this case, in addition to being able to set only one reservation time, there are also settings that allow multiple settings.

<Problem to be solved by the invention> However, in any of the conventional timer devices,
Even if an alarm sounds when the reserved time is reached, it does not notify the user of the specific actions to be taken at that time. Therefore, it may become unclear for what purpose the time was reserved.゛Especially,
On a device that can set multiple reservation times, if the reservation times are registered in a concentrated manner over a short period of time (for example, every few minutes), alarm sounds will be emitted one after another, making it difficult to determine which time and what to do. This creates confusion because you don't know what to do.

The present invention has been developed in view of the above circumstances, and is designed so that an alarm sound is emitted when the reserved time is reached, and at the same time, a message to be taken in detail at the reserved time can be notified. This makes it possible to take appropriate action at each time even if multiple reservations are set within a short period of time.

Means for Solving the Problems> Therefore, the present invention provides a timer unit that measures the current time;
A display that displays the time measured by the timer section, a key input section for setting and inputting the reservation time, a memory that stores the reservation time set by the key input section, and a current time measured by the timer section. A timer device including an alarm that emits an alarm when the time matches the reserved time stored in the memory has the following configuration.

That is, in the timer device of the present invention, a display area for displaying a message in text is set on the display, a storage area is set in the memory for storing a plurality of messages in association with reserved times, and a key input section is set. is provided with a character input key for inputting a message in text, and also has a data writing section that associates the reserved time set in the key input section with the message and sends it to the memory, and a signal output section that reads a message corresponding to the reserved time from the memory and outputs it to the display when the time coincides with the reserved time, and outputs a signal for generating an alarm sound to the alarm.

<Operation> In the above configuration, when setting a reserved time using the key input section, a message to be performed at the reserved time is input in text using the character input keys. The reserved time and message set in the key input section are correlated with each other by the data writing section and sent to the memory for storage. Since the memory is preset with a storage area in which a plurality of reservation times and messages are stored in association with each other, reservation times can be registered in a concentrated manner, for example, every few minutes.

When the current time measured by the timer section matches the scheduled time, the signal output section reads out a message corresponding to this scheduled time from the memory and outputs it to the display, and also outputs a signal for generating an alarm sound to the alarm device. do. As a result, the reserved message is displayed on the display together with the current time.

At the same time, an alarm sounds to notify that the reserved time has arrived.

<Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a timer device of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 indicates the entire timer device, 2 is a timer section for measuring the current time, and 4 is a display comprising a liquid crystal or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, this display 4 is provided on the operation panel 6, and is a display area that can display the time measured by the timer unit 2 and a message input using the character input keys described later. 4a and 4b are set.

Further, on the operation panel 6, a key input section 8 and a changeover switch IO for switching the functions of the kiss input section 8 into two types are provided.

The key input unit 8 includes a reservation time setting key 8a (this also serves as a numeric input key for a message) for setting a reservation time by switching the changeover switch IO;
Alphabetic character input key 8 for inputting alphabetic characters for messages
b. Timer reservation key 8 to switch to reservation time setting mode
C. Message input key 8d for switching to message input mode.

Message clear key 8e, timer clear key 8f to clear the measurement time of timer section 2, timer reset key 8g to adjust the measurement time of timer section 2 to the current time.
You can select each function.

14 is a memory (RAM) for storing a plurality of reservation times and messages set by the key input unit 8 in association with each other;
Reference numeral 16 denotes an alarm device that emits an alarm when the current time measured by the timer section 2 matches the reserved time stored in the memory 14.

20 is a CPU, and within this CPU 20 there is a data writing section 22 that associates the reserved time set by the key input section 8 with a message and sends it to the memory 14, and a data writing section 22 that sends the message to the memory 14 when the current time matches the reserved time. It also includes a signal output section 24 that reads a message corresponding to this reserved time from the memory 14 and outputs it to the display 4, and also outputs a signal for generating an alarm sound to the alarm 16.

In the above configuration, in order to input a reserved time and a message to be acted upon at the reserved time, select the function of the timer reservation key 8C with the changeover switch 10 of the key input section 8, and then set the reserved time with the timer reservation key 8c. mode. Then, the user operates the numeric input keys 8a to set and input the reservation time (date and time). At this time, if the user wants to clear the time measured by the timer section 2, the user operates the timer clear key 8f, and if the user wants to adjust the time measured by the timer section 2 to the current time, the user operates the timer reset key 8g.

Subsequently, the user operates the message input key 8d to switch to the message input mode, and then operates the number input keys 8a and character input keys 8b to input a message. At that time, if you make a mistake in entering the message, press the clear key 8.
Operate e. As a result, the reserved time and the message are correlated with each other by the data writing section 22 and sent to the memory 14 for storage. Since the memory 14 has a storage area reserved in advance for storing a plurality of reservation times and messages in association with each other, reservation times and messages can be registered in a concentrated manner, for example, every few minutes. . On the other hand, when the current time measured by the timer section 2 matches the reserved time, in response, the signal output section 24 reads out a message corresponding to this reserved time from the memory 14 and outputs it to the display 4. A signal for generating an alarm sound is output to the alarm device 16. As a result, the predetermined display area 4b of the display 4 displays the reserved message along with the current time. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a message is displayed asking the user to call a predetermined telephone number. At the same time, the alarm device 16 emits an alarm sound to notify that the reserved time has arrived.

<Effects of the Invention> According to the present invention, an alarm is emitted when the reservation time is reached, and a message to be taken specifically at the reservation time is also notified at the same time, so multiple reservations can be made within a short time. Even if you register the time, you can take appropriate actions at each time without getting confused. For this reason, it can fulfill the role of a secretary, manage goals,
It exhibits excellent effects such as being able to be used by base manufacturers and the like.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a timer device, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of an operation panel of the same device. ■...Timer device, 2...Timer unit, 4...Display unit, 8...Key input unit, 8a...Numeric input key 8b
... Alphabet input key 14... Memory, 22... Data writing section, 24... Signal output section.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A timer section that measures the current time, a display that displays the time measured by this timer section, a key input section that sets and inputs the reservation time, and a memory that stores the reservation time set with this key input section. and an alarm device that emits an alarm when the current time measured by the timer section matches the reserved time stored in the memory, wherein the display device displays a message in text. the display area to
A storage area is set in the memory to store a plurality of reservation times and messages in association with each other, and the key input section is provided with a character input key for inputting messages in characters. a data writing section that associates the reserved time set in the section with the message and sends it to the memory; A timer device comprising: a signal output section that outputs a signal to a display and also outputs a signal for generating an alarm sound to an alarm device.