JPH0476620A - Device controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability by displaying new select information in a window on a display device and easily controlling all devices with the indication to one display picture. CONSTITUTION:When the position where 'CD' is displayed in the frame of a window A is pointed with a finger on the display picture of a display device 1, a position information converter 2 converts position information pointed with the finger to an electric signal and sends the position information signal to a device controller 3. The controller 3 switches the picture of the window A based on the sent signal. Operation contents of a command disk 7 are displayed on the switched picture; and when 'reproducing' is pointed with the finger on this picture, the position information converter 2 sends the position information signal to the device controller 3 to start the reproducing operation of a compact disk player 7.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device control device that can easily control a plurality of devices having a large number of functions.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, when performing various performances in a predetermined space, there has been active development of techniques for enhancing the performance effects using audio equipment, video equipment, lighting equipment, mechanical moving devices, and the like. For example, in productions held in theaters, large and small halls, movie theaters, etc., well-timed sound effects, lighting, vibrations, etc. are generated to enhance the production effect.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention By the way, the more you try to enhance the above-mentioned performance effects, the more various types of equipment become necessary. In this case, each device has a large number of control contents (for example, in the case of a video tape recorder, play, stop, fast forward, etc.)
It is very tedious to visually grasp all the control knobs and control all the devices reliably.

Taking this into consideration, there is a structure in which a control console that controls all devices is integrated into one console.

However, in addition to the large number of control items as mentioned above, the control console itself is quite large, resulting in poor operability and the need to secure a large space for installing the control console. .

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a device side '410 device that can significantly improve operability and further reduce the size of the control console.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an equipment control device that controls a device group including a plurality of devices having a large number of functions, in which control contents of the device group are displayed on a plurality of screens. a display means that divides the display into a multi-window display; a position information conversion means that converts the information of the specified position into a signal by instructing the part displaying the control content of the display means; The apparatus is characterized by comprising a control means for converting the display content of the display means and controlling the equipment group based on the signal.

Effect With the above configuration, by instructing the part of the display means that displays the control content, the position information is converted into a signal by the position information conversion means, and further, based on the signal from the position information conversion means, the display means is Converts display contents and controls devices. Therefore, it is possible to select and control all control contents on one display screen.

Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are plan views showing the display contents of the display device, and FIG. 4 is a system diagram showing the control contents of the equipment control device.

As shown in FIG. 1, the device control device of the present invention includes a display device 1 that displays the contents of various devices and the operation contents of each device in a multi-window, and a display device 1 installed on the top surface of the display device 1. a display conversion section 20 comprising a position information conversion device 2 that outputs position information on the display screen by indicating a desired position of the display screen with a finger; It is comprised of a device control section 3 that controls the operation of a device group 22 consisting of video devices.

The display contents of the display device 1 include three windows A to C, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. In this way, the display screen is a multi-window display, and the square in which the audio selection information is displayed is window A.
Window B is inside the square where the visual selection information is displayed.
, and the entire background screen is window C.

Further, as the display device I, a 14-inch monitor television is used, and as the position information conversion device 2, for example, a touch panel is used.

The equipment group 22 includes three video tape decks 4, 5, and
6 (In Figures 2 to 4, "VTR1"
Compact disc player 7 (compatible with "CD" in Figures 2 to 4), and audio tape deck 8 (compatible with "CD" in Figures 2 to 4) ~ In Figure 4, “tape°°
) and the above video tape decks 4, 5,
Monitor TV 9 for displaying each image of 6...
and a speaker 10 for outputting sound from the compact disc player 7 and audio tape deck 8.
It is composed of...

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the "CD" has a reset function a for returning the display screen from the state shown in FIG. 3 to the initial screen shown in FIG. 2, a pause function b for temporarily stopping the operation, It has a stop function d that ends the reproduction function C1 operation that reproduces information, a repeat function C1 that repeatedly reproduces information, a reverse reproduction function f that reproduces information in reverse, and a fast forward function g that performs fast forward reproduction of information. Further, the "tape" has a reset function a, a playback function C1 stop function d, a reverse playback function f, and a fast forward function g, and the ""V
TR1'' has a reset function a, a pause function b, a playback function C1 stop function d, a reverse playback function f, and a fast forward function g.
” “VTR3°° has the same function as the above-mentioned “VTR1”. In addition, "unregistered" is shown in Figures 2 and 3.
This corresponds to an unregistered part of the diagram, and even if you specify this part, the screen will not change at all, and the above function will not be performed. Furthermore, ``end°'' is window C
0) This corresponds to the end part, and if this part is specified, the system will end.

Next, the operation of the device control device will be explained below.

First, when the device control device starts operating, the display device 1
The initial screen shown in FIG. 2G is displayed on the screen.

Next, when you point your finger at a predetermined location on the screen shown in FIG.
will control the operation of each device. Specifically, for example, on the display screen shown in FIG. 2, if you point with your finger at a location where "CD" is displayed within the frame of window A, the position information conversion device 2 converts the position information specified by your finger into an electric field. signal and sends the position information signal to the device control device 3.Based on the sent signal, the device control device 3 switches the screen to the window to the screen shown in Fig. 3.The switched screen is a compact disc. For example, if you specify "play" with your finger on this screen, the position information conversion device 2 sends a position information signal to the device control device 3, and the compact disc player 7 starts playing. be done.

At this time, if you instruct "Reset" with your finger, the screen shown in Figure 2 will return, but the operation of the compact disc player 7 will continue. Also, when you return to the screen shown in Figure 2, When another device is selected again using the same instruction method as above, a display substantially similar to that shown in FIG. 3 is displayed, and 4C?G operation instructions can be given.

Also, if you point to window B that says visual selection, you can select the audio selection above and select IRL.
The display contents of window B will be changed.

As described above, in the above equipment control device, the display device is divided into multiple window screens, and when selection information shown in this window is selected with one finger, new selection information corresponding to the selection information is displayed. Therefore, all devices can be easily controlled by instructions on one display screen, greatly improving operability.

4. In addition, since it is possible to use a commonly used small monitor television as a man-machine interface with each device, it is possible to downsize the man-machine interface.

In the above embodiment, the instructions for the items displayed on the screen of the display device are made using a finger, but the invention is not limited to this, and it is of course possible to use a structure in which instructions are given using a stick or the like. It is.

Also, the number of windows is not limited to three,
It is also possible to provide more windows depending on the type of equipment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, it is possible to select and control all control contents on one display screen, so the operability of the equipment control device can be greatly improved. This has the effect that the control console can be made smaller.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are plan views showing the display contents of the display device, and FIG. 4 is a system diagram showing the control contents of the equipment control device. 1...Display device, 2...Position information conversion device, 3...
・Device control section, 20...Display conversion section, 22.
...Device group, A, B, C=...window.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a device control device that controls a device group including a plurality of devices having a large number of functions, a display means that divides the control contents of the device group into a plurality of screens and displays them in a multi-window; a positional information converting means for converting information of the specified position into a signal by instructing a portion displaying control contents of the means; and converting the display contents of the display means based on the signal from the positional information converting means. and a control means for controlling the group of devices.