JPH0379953A - Controller for hot water supply - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a controller for hot water supply with high stage effect by a method wherein the amount of hot water supply of a shower or the temp. of hot water supply is changed interlinked with the change of musical sound volume or interval and the flashing period of a light source or the color or brightness of an illuminating light source is changed interlinked with music. CONSTITUTION:When a compact disk player 7 is operated from a remote controller 20 is a shower room, musical sound signals are generated and the zerocross of the musical sound signals are detected by a zerovolt switch 10 and the number of the zerocross are counted by a counter 11. The quantity of light, that is, the brightness of a light source 14 is controlled by a light source controller 12 in response to the counting result of the counter 11. That is, the pulse widths are varied by the controller 12 interlinked with the counting result of the counter 11 and the brightness of a fluorescent light as a light source is changed interlinked with the musical sound signal. A controller 13 for hot water supply sends control signals for hot water supply controlling variably a motor operated valve 15 as a control means for hot water supply in response to the counting result of the counter 11 and changes the amount of hot water supply. That is, the illuminating light source 14 and the hot water supply condition of showers 16, 17 are both changed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a hot water supply control device that controls the amount of hot water supplied or the temperature of hot water supplied.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, with the development of hot water supply technology, showers have been installed in most homes in bathrooms, and the culture of showering while taking a bath is increasing. Moreover, in addition to simply washing away sweat and dirt from the body, there is a growing demand for something that is refreshing, comfortable, and *cool.

Conventionally, regarding water heaters used for this type of shower,
For example, as shown in FIG. 4 shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 59-202350, a signal that changes over time can be used to
The amount of hot water supplied or the temperature of hot water is changed, and the change in the amount or temperature of hot water is displayed on a display device such as a level meter with a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged as shown in Figure 5, and the amount of hot water over time during shower use is displayed. There is a method that improves ease of use by giving a pine surge effect due to changes and notifying the user of the change in the amount of hot water using a display device. Separately, as shown in FIG. 6 shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 60-2838, a signal generator 1 sends out time-varying signals such as musical scales and rhythms, and a temperature controller 2 Alternatively, operate the water flow controller 3 to change the water supply temperature or the water supply amount, and drive the sound generator 6 such as a speaker installed in the shower remote control box 5 in the bathroom via the sound wave generation circuit 4 to generate sound. There was a system in which the melody of a musical score was played from the body 6 into the bathroom, and the flow rate of hot water in the shower was changed accordingly.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in such a conventional structure, it is difficult to simply change the shower hot water supply flow ffi musical score, emit a melody sound with a sounding device, or display changes in the amount of hot water on a display device. Since it was configured to display images, it was not possible to create a so-called discotic mood or to enjoy the solemn atmosphere of classical music through sound and light.

Therefore, the present invention solves such conventional problems,
The first objective is to obtain a hot water supply control device with high performance effects using light and sound*.

The second object is to provide a hot water supply control device in which the music light and the hot water supply flow rate are synchronized so as to obtain a presentation effect that is more suited to human senses.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above-mentioned first object, the present invention comprises a musical tone signal generating means, a sounding body such as a speaker, a light source, and a pitch or a pitch of a musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means. a musical tone element detecting means for detecting musical tone elements such as loudness; a light source controller for varying at least one of a blinking period, light amount, or color of the light source based on a musical tone element signal from the musical tone element detecting means; a hot water supply controller that outputs a hot water supply control signal that controls at least one of the hot water supply amount or the hot water supply temperature based on the musical sound element signal from the element detection means;
The hot water supply control device includes a hot water supply control means for receiving the hot water supply control signal and controlling at least one of the amount of hot water supply and the temperature of hot water supply.

Further, in order to achieve the second object, the present invention provides a musical tone signal generating means, a sounding body such as a speaker, a light source, and a musical tone signal for delaying the musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means and outputting it to the sounding body. a signal delay means; a musical tone element detecting means for detecting a musical tone element such as pitch or loudness of the musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means; and a hot water supply controlling the amount of hot water supplied based on the musical tone element signal from the musical tone element detecting means. a hot water supply controller that outputs a control signal; a hot water supply control means that receives the hot water supply control signal and operates the hot water supply amount; and at least changes the blinking cycle, light intensity, or color of the light source based on the delay signal from the musical tone signal delay means. There is a hot water supply control device that includes a light source controller that changes one of the light sources.

Function: With the above configuration, the hot water supply control device of the present invention allows a user to change the volume or pitch of music while listening to music from a musical sound signal generating means such as a compact disc player or a cassette tape player through a sounding device such as a speaker. The amount or temperature of hot water supplied by the shower changes in conjunction with the music, and the shower produces a musical stimulation of the whole body called Body Sonic, and the flashing cycle of a light source such as a strobe or the color of the lighting light source changes in conjunction with the music. Alternatively, changes in the brightness of the lighting source can affect the shower room, creating a unique production effect in which sound, light, and body sonic are synergized.

Further, the hot water supply control device of the present invention, with the above configuration, delays the musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means such as a compact disc player by the musical tone signal delaying means, and outputs the sound* from the sounding body such as the speaker. The water supply controller operates to vary the light intensity or color of the light source or the flashing cycle based on the delay signal, and the water supply controller operates to vary the amount of hot water supplied based on the musical tone signal that is not delayed from the musical tone signal generating means. Therefore, it is possible to synchronize the sound, light, and amount of hot water supply, and it is possible to create a performance effect that fits the senses of the user.

Embodiment Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 7 represents a compact disc for recording music and a compact disc player as a player for the same, as an example of musical tone signal generating means. When the compact disc player 7 is operated, a musical tone signal is output. This musical tone signal is inputted to a speaker 8 which is a sounding body and a musical tone element detection means 9. This musical tone element detection means 9 is composed of a zero volt switch 10 and a counter 11 that counts the output of the zero volt switch 10. The counting result of the counter 11 is input to the light source controller 12 and the hot water supply controller 13. The light source controller 12 has a microcomputer and an oscillator that oscillates at a constant cycle, and each time a pulse signal from the oscillator is input, it reads the counting result of the counter 11 and uses the counting result to read the counting result according to the counting result. The light source control output is transmitted to the light source 14. The hot water supply controller 13 also reads the counting result of the counter 11 and transmits a hot water supply control signal according to the counting result to the electric valve 15, which is a hot water supply control means. Hand shower 16 and overhead shower
A light source 14 that illuminates a shower room provided with outlets 18 and 19 for discharging hot water, such as 17, is integrally constructed with a speaker 8, which is an example of a sounding body.

Next, the operation of the configuration of the embodiment will be explained. First, when the compact disc player 7 is operated from the shower room remote control 20 installed in the shower room, a musical tone signal is generated. A zero-crossing of this musical tone signal is detected by a zero-volt switch 10, and a counter 11 counts the number of zero-crossings. The microcomputer counter 11 at each oscillation pulse interval of the oscillator, that is, every oscillation period ts.
Read the counting results. i.e. zero volt switch 1
0 and the counter 11, the pitch (the height of the sound), which is a sound element, is detected at every pulse interval ts.

In other words, treble sounds have a higher frequency and a greater number of zero crossings than low bass sounds. In the light source controller 12, the amount of light, so-called brightness, of the light source 14 is controlled according to the count result of the counter 11. For example, the brightness of a fluorescent lamp can be varied by changing the pulse width of the applied voltage using inverter control.

That is, the pulse width is varied by the light source controller 12 in conjunction with the count result of the counter 11, so that the brightness of the fluorescent lamp, which is the light source, changes in conjunction with the musical tone signal.

Further, the light source 14 is composed of three fluorescent lamps that emit red, blue, and green light, which are the three primary colors of light, and the brightness of the three fluorescent lamps is adjusted at different degrees depending on the musical tone signal. By doing this, a synthesized light color including intermediate colors can be obtained.

Furthermore, using a so-called strobe lamp as the light source 14,
Based on the signal from the zero volt switch 10, the light source controller 12 converts it into a strobe light output and outputs it to the light source 14, so that the strobe light source flashes in response to the musical tone signal, producing a discotic sound. You can easily create a mood.

Further, the hot water supply controller 13 operates to change the amount of hot water or the temperature of hot water by transmitting a hot water control signal that variably controls the electric valve 15, which is a hot water supply control means, in accordance with the count result of the counter 11.

Therefore, the amount of hot water or the temperature of hot water changes in conjunction with the musical tone signal.

That is, both the illumination light source 14 and the hot water output state of the shower 16, 17 can be changed in conjunction with the music heard from the speaker 8, and the user can listen to music from a musical sound signal generating means such as a compact disc player through the speaker. Musical stimulation of the whole body by changing the amount or temperature of hot water in the shower in conjunction with changes in the volume or pitch of the music while listening to it with a sounding body such as Body Sonic, which is synchronized with the music. The flashing cycle of a light source such as a strobe, or the color of the lighting source changes, or the brightness of the lighting source affects the shower room, allowing you to enjoy a unique production effect that combines sound, light, and body sonic. can.

Furthermore, by integrally configuring the light source 14 and the speaker 8, which is the sounding body, installation work can be easily done with less man-hours, and by integrating the light source and the sounding body, which require moisture proofing, the number of moisture-proof seals can be reduced. It also has the effect of improving moisture-proof safety. Furthermore, the effect of producing sound and light from the same place can also be obtained. Furthermore, the second
As shown in the figure, a sounding body 8 and a light source 14 are attached to a panel 21 to which shower piping is attached. By configuring the shower room remote control 20 and the like to be assembled together, it is possible to produce the shower room efficiently in a factory, and it is easy to ensure quality such as moisture resistance.

Furthermore, the shower room remote control 20 shown in FIG. 2 can freely select either a compact disc or a cassette tape as the source of the musical sound signal, and can also start, stop, and adjust the volume as desired.

For musical sound elements, you can choose pitch or loudness, and you can also choose to change the brightness of the lighting, change the color, or change the flashing cycle. Although the range of change in pitch and loudness differs depending on the music, the degree of change in the brightness or blinking cycle of the light source 14 can also be controlled by the shower room remote control 20.
You can adjust it according to your preference. Furthermore, it is possible to select which of the water supply amount and the water supply temperature should be affected by the musical tone signal. Of course, you can also direct the user to just listen to the music without having the light or hot water supply status linked.

In addition, a speaker 8 integrated with the lighting 14 as a light source
Due to the configuration in which the shower head is placed on both sides of the shower outlet 19, both sound and light act as a stereo effect, allowing the user to enjoy a more powerful and beautiful shower.

In this way, according to this embodiment, while listening to the music of one's choice from the speaker 8, the amount or temperature of hot water in the shower can be changed in conjunction with the music, resulting in a pleasant Botei Sonic effect and a change in the melody of the music. The brightness of the lighting, the color of the lighting, or at least one of the strobe flashing cycles changes accordingly, and the light hits the entire shower room or the hot water in the shower, creating a variety of unique atmospheres ranging from disco-style to solemn. It has the effect of creating a mood and creating a shower life that you won't get tired of. In the above embodiment, pitch is detected as a musical tone element, but similar effects can be obtained by detecting other elements such as loudness (device).

Also, the musical sound generation means is a compact disc player.

TV, radio, etc., including cassette tape players.

Similar effects can be achieved with other things, such as videos.

Next, another embodiment of the hot water supply control device will be described. Third
In the illustrated embodiment, a musical tone signal is output when a compact disc player 7, which is an example of a musical tone signal generating means, is operated. The output musical tone signal is inputted to the speaker 8, which is a sounding body, and the musical tone element detecting means 9 via the musical tone signal delaying means 22. The signal of this musical tone element detection means 9 is input to the light source controller 12 as in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The light source 14 is variably controlled. As another signal transmission path, the musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means 7 is directly input to the musical tone element detecting means 9 without passing through the musical tone signal delaying means 22t, and the hot water supply controller 13 controls the amount of hot water to be supplied. Configured into a path to control.

This configuration is different from the previously described embodiment shown in FIG. In other words, the signal input to the sounding body 8 and the light source 14 can be delayed with respect to the signal input to the hot water supply control means 15. That is, since the electric valve 15, which is a hot water supply control means, changes the amount of hot water supplied by mechanical operation, the response is slightly slow compared to the response speed of the light source 14 and the sounding body 8.

Therefore, if signals are input to both at the same time, changes in the amount of hot water supplied by the shower will affect the body a little later than changes in sound or light. Therefore, by configuring the sound and light signal path via the musical tone signal delay means 22 as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to delay the faster response, and as a result, the amount of sound, light, and hot water supply is reduced. This makes it possible to almost synchronize changes in . In this way, the musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means 7 such as a compact disc player is delayed by the musical tone signal delaying means 22, and the music t' is output from the sounding body 8 such as a speaker.
On the other hand, the hot water supply controller 13 operates to vary the amount of hot water supplied based on the musical tone signal that is not delayed from the musical tone signal generator R7, so that the sound and the blinking period are varied. It is possible to synchronize the light and the amount of hot water supply, and it is possible to create a presentation effect that fits the senses of the user.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention provides a hot water supply control device that includes a musical tone signal generating means, a sounding body such as a speaker, a light source, and a musical tone element detecting means for detecting a musical tone element of a musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means. a light source controller that varies the state of the light source based on the musical tone element signal from the musical tone element detection means; and a hot water supply controller that controls the state of hot water supply based on the musical tone element signal from the musical tone element detection means. Since it is equipped with
While listening to music from a compact disc player, etc., the amount or temperature of hot water supplied by the shower changes in conjunction with changes in the music, and the shower provides musical stimulation of the whole body, so-called body sonic, which is synchronized with the music. The flashing cycle of a light source such as a strobe, or the color of the lighting light source changes, or the brightness of the lighting light source affects the shower room, creating a unique production effect in which sound, light, and body sonic are synergized. It is something that can be done.

The present invention also provides a hot water supply control device including a musical tone signal generating means, a sounding body such as a speaker, a light source, and a musical tone signal delaying means for delaying a musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means and outputting the delayed musical tone signal to the sounding body. a musical tone element detecting means for detecting a musical tone element of the musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means; a hot water supply controller controlling the amount of hot water supplied based on the musical tone element signal from the musical tone element detecting means; and a musical tone signal delaying means. A light source controller that varies the state of the light source based on a delayed signal of the music signal 7N of a compact disc player is delayed by the music signal delay means, and the music is output from a sounding body such as a speaker. and operates to vary the light intensity or color of the light source or the flashing cycle based on the delayed signal, while the water supply controller operates to vary the amount of hot water supplied based on the musical tone signal that is not delayed. For,
It is possible to synchronize the sound, light, and amount of hot water supply, and to create a performance effect that fits the senses of the user.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a hot water supply control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partial external view of the same hot water supply control device, and FIG. 3 is a configuration of a hot water supply control device showing another embodiment. FIG. 4 is a characteristic diagram showing water flow rate changes of a conventional hot water supply control device, FIG. 5 is an external view of a display device of a conventional hot water supply control device, and FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a conventional hot water supply control device. It is. 7... Musical sound generation means, 8... Sound generating body, 9... Musical tone element detection means, 12... Light source controller, 13... Hot water supply controller, 14... Light source, 15... Hot water supply control means, 2
2...Music signal delay means.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A musical tone signal generating means, a sounding body such as a speaker, a light source, a musical tone element detecting means for detecting a musical tone element such as pitch or loudness of the musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means, and the musical tone element detecting means a light source controller that varies at least one of the blinking period, light intensity, or color of the light source based on the musical tone element signal from the musical tone element detecting means; 1. A hot water supply control device comprising: a hot water supply controller that outputs a hot water supply control signal for controlling the hot water supply; and a hot water supply control means that receives the hot water supply control signal and operates at least one of the hot water supply amount and the hot water supply temperature. (2) A musical tone signal generating means, a sounding body such as a speaker, a light source, a musical tone signal delaying means for delaying a musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means and outputting it to the sounding body, and a musical tone signal generating means. a musical tone element detection means for detecting a musical tone element such as pitch or loudness of a musical tone signal; a hot water supply controller that outputs a hot water supply control signal for controlling the amount of hot water supply based on the musical tone element signal from the musical tone element detection means; A hot water supply control means for controlling the amount of hot water supplied in response to a hot water supply control signal, and a light source controller for varying at least one of the blinking period, light intensity, or color of the light source based on the delay signal from the musical tone signal delay means. Hot water supply control device.