JPH04121190U - remote control transmitter - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To obtain a wide variety of remote control control modes while minimizing the number of buttons installed on the remote control body. [Structure] A card on which a magnetic or optical marker part is formed to specify the control mode type of each key of a plurality of operation key parts is prepared, a receiving part for receiving this card is provided on the main body side, and a receiving part for receiving this card is provided on the main body side. By identifying the marker portion of the accepted card to determine the card type and the control mode of each key, various control modes are possible with a minimum number of keys.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention relates to remote control transmitters, especially remote control transmitters with improved functionality. related.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Remote controls are used for remote control in various fields, such as controlling the opening and closing of car door keys. Conventionally, one control transmitter was dedicated to each controlled device. Ru. For example, in order to control the door opening and closing of a car, the door opening and closing control is performed specifically for the vehicle. for transmitting remote control signals (transmitted by infrared, ultrasonic, etc.) to direct A remote control transmitter with dedicated components is provided.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

As mentioned above, conventional remote control transmitters are dedicated to each controlled device. has been made into However, in order to provide many control modes, a large number of operation keys and buttons are required. Therefore, the area of the operation key section inevitably becomes large. Also, nearby There are a wide variety of types of controlled devices in 2018, and many controlled devices have different types. Providing a separate dedicated remote control transmitter would result in a large number of remote control transmitters. Not only is it complicated to select the controlled device that you want to control, but also Problems also arise in terms of organization and storage. In addition, learning type remote control transmitters also have a large number of remote control buttons. Problems arise because people often forget what each button does.

0004 Therefore, the purpose of this invention was to provide a wide variety of functions in one device with the minimum number of buttons. To provide a remote control transmitter that enables easy operation with a remote control transmitter. It's there.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the remote control transmitter according to this invention is A card with multiple operation key sections and a marker section for specifying the type. a receptor for receiving; identifying the marker portion of the card received in the receptacle to determine its type; a discriminator for differentiating; The operation contents of the operation key section are set in accordance with the card type discriminated by the discrimination section. and a setting section for setting the settings.

[0006]

[Effect]

In this invention, a magnetic Alternatively, prepare a card with an optical marker formed on it, and insert this card into the main unit. a receptacle for identifying the marker portion of a card received in the receptacle; By configuring the system to determine the card type and the control mode of each key, the Various control modes are possible with the number of keys.

[0007]

【Example】

Next, this invention will be explained with reference to the drawings. Figures 1 (A), (B) and (C) show one implementation of the remote control transmitter according to this invention. FIG. 3 is a front view, a simplified cross-sectional functional diagram, and a front view of a card, showing an example. On the front of the remote control body 1, there is a touch panel 11 arranged in a matrix of 4 rows x 3 columns. shown in Figure 1(C) for specifying each touch panel button function. A slit 12 is provided into which a card such as this is inserted. touch panel 1 1 is made of transparent glass plate or plastic so that the inside can be seen. . In addition, there are touch panel buttons inside the remote control body 1 depending on the inserted card. A circuit that specifies the type of function is built into the remote control body, and the circuit that specifies the type of function is circuit can be switched. Switches SW1, SW2, and SW3 are for the touch panel. Shows a group of switches that operate when pressed.

[0008] As shown in FIG. 1(C), the card 2 has a touch panel on the remote controller body 11 Dividers are arranged in a matrix (square shape) similar to Channel 11, and each square Various information can be freely written in the eyes, and you can write down what you have learned. can be done. As this card 2, a standard card may be used. Also, Card 2 has a bar code or magnetic tape for identifying the card type. A marker is attached. Therefore, by inserting the card 2 into the slit 12 of the remote control body 1, , the current operable state, that is, the operation mode of each button on the touch panel 11 is determined. The remote control signal corresponding to the operation of the touch panel 11 is directed to the controlled device. will be sent.

[0009] In FIG. 2, a part of the card 2 is illuminated as an example of a marker 21 for identifying the card 2. An example is shown in which a plurality of transparent slits 22 are formed. When the card 2 of the type shown in Figure 2 is inserted into the slit of the remote control body 1, the image shown in Figure 3 is displayed. As shown, a light emitting diode (LED) 13 provided inside the remote control body 1 and a light It will be located between the sensor 14 and the detector 14. The light emitted from LED13 is the card The type of the card is determined based on the information of the light passing through the light transmitting part of the slit part 22 of 1. It is determined.

0010 FIG. 4 shows an example of an electrical circuit for determining the card type. The light emitted from the LED 13 passes through the transparent part of the card 2 and is received by the photodetector 14. After being converted into an electrical signal and amplified by the amplifier 15, the control microcontroller is input to the input terminal IN of the input terminal 16. In Figure 4, VCC and VDD indicate the power supply. vinegar. Based on the transmitted light information amplified by the amplifier 15, the control microcomputer 16 , determines the type of card inserted into the remote control body 1 and displays the touch panel 11. Each square position key press information is used for the operation of switches SW1, SW2, ..., SW6, ... Correspondingly, diodes D1 and D2 turn ON/OFF and support touch panel operation. A remote control control signal is sent out as an optical signal from the transmitting LED 17.

[0011] In the above embodiment, the operation section provided on the remote control body is a touch panel. However, this idea is not limited to touch panels. For example, as a card It can also be used as a regular keyboard switch configuration by using a soft rubber-like material. . Furthermore, the card may be paper, which provides cost advantages.

0012

[Effect of the idea]

As explained above, the remote control transmitter according to this invention has an image formed on the card. Identify the different marker to determine the type of card and respond to the determined card type Since we are transmitting the card operation part information, please check the number of buttons to be installed on the remote control body. It is possible to obtain a wide variety of remote control control modes while keeping the number to a minimum. Also, Unlike the learning type, you are less likely to forget input data.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a remote control main body, a side sectional view of main parts, and a front view of a card, showing an embodiment of a remote control transmitter according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a card according to the invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration for determining card types in an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a circuit configuration diagram for card type determination in the example of FIG. 3;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Remote control body 2 cards 11 Touch panel 12 slit 13 Light emitting diode (LED) 14 Photodetector 15 Amplifier 16 Control microcomputer 17 Transmitting light emitting diode 21, 22 Marker for identification

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] a receiving part for receiving a card having a plurality of operation key parts and a marker part for specifying the type thereof; and a discriminating part for identifying the marker part of the card received by the receiving part to determine the type thereof. , and a setting section that sets operation contents of the operation key section in accordance with the card type discriminated by the discrimination section.