JPH05111082A - Remote controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the number of pushbuttons and to improve the operability of this remote controller by storing a signal transmitter for transmitting a signal corresponding to the inclination of a controller body when the body is inclined at least to one direction out of the right and left direction and the forward and backward direction in the controller body. CONSTITUTION:A holder 5 consisting of a plate body united with the body 3 of the controller 1 is stored in the body 3, a variable resistor 6 is fixed to the holder 5 and a weight 8 is fixed to a spindle 7. The structure of the resistor 6 is formed so as to change the resistance values of moving contact arranged on both the end positions of the resistor 6 by rotating the spindle 7 similarly to a variable resistor used for volume adjustment in an acoustic apparatus or the like. The resistor 6 is provided with four terminals connected to the moving contact, arranged on both the ends and intermediate point of the resistor 6 and a resistance value change generated among the terminals can be collected as a signal corresponding to each inclined direction and an inclined angle in accordance with a right or left inclination from its horizontal posture. Thereby the weight 8 is suspended in the vertical direction when the moving contact of the resistor 6 exist on the intermediate position of the resistor 6.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote controller which can be used in a wide range for playing video games and operating various machines such as hoist cranes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a so-called video game (hereinafter referred to as a game) in which a television receiver or a dedicated display is used for playing, for example, when a game relating to driving a car is played, a small push button of a controller held by the player is used. By pushing, it has the same effect as rotating the handle. That is, if a road is now appearing on the screen and the player is driving a car that runs on this road, if the player wants to turn the steering wheel to the left from the progress of the game, install it on the left side of the controller. The push button on the right side is pushed, and the push button on the right side is pushed when it is desired to turn the steering wheel to the right side. The degree to which the handle is turned is determined by the time the push button is pressed or the number of times the push button is pressed per unit time.

[0003]

In such a conventional game controller, the controller connected to the main body of the game machine by a cord is held by both hands, and the push button operation as described above is performed with fingers. Depending on the content of the game, this is not a problem, but it is undeniable that it is a little unnatural when it corresponds to the operation of the steering wheel of an automobile as described above. Of course, children who do not drive a car will learn this operation for games,
You will be able to enjoy the game without any discomfort, but as a person driving an ordinary car, you will be forced to perform a completely different operation while encountering a scene similar to the actual car driving in the game. It will be.

Therefore, a game machine in which a controller is made large and is placed on the floor and a handle imitating a handle of an automobile is provided on the main body of the controller has appeared. With this game machine, it is possible to proceed with the game as if you were actually driving, but in the case of a game hall, you don't know about it, and the whole device becomes large to enjoy the game in a general home. There is a problem.

On the other hand, there are many examples of using a remote controller other than a game machine. As an example,
There are operation operations for various machines such as hoist cranes. In the case of a hoist crane, this is because the operator holds the switch box suspended by a cord from the hoist crane by hand when moving up and down in order to carry the load hung on the hook to a predetermined position. It is designed to push the provided switch.

The number of push buttons includes "start", "stop",
"Up", "Down", "Forward", "Reverse", "Left",
Many things such as "right row" are provided. The operator
While watching the situation of overhead loads suspended on the hoist crane, many of these push buttons will be used properly. Therefore, a skilled person can operate without looking at the remote controller without any problem, but if someone who is not yet familiar with the operation operates it, he or she cannot operate it without looking at the remote controller. There is a problem that it will take a long time. This problem can be similarly considered for remote controllers used in equipment other than hoist cranes.

The present invention has been made in view of these problems of the conventional ones, and in the case of a game machine, when a scene corresponding to a steering wheel operation of an automobile is reached during the game. , Let's provide a remote controller that allows the game to progress at intervals as if the handle was operated, and when operating for a hoist crane etc., it can be operated while watching the situation of overhead loads It is what

[0008]

As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a remote controller in which a switch mechanism is mounted on the main body of a controller for sending a signal to a control device. When the main body is tilted in at least one of the left-right direction and the front-back direction, a signal transmitter that emits a signal according to the tilt is housed.

Then, the signal transmitter is configured to emit a signal corresponding to the tilt direction and the signal corresponding to the tilt angle, respectively, according to changes in the left, right, front and back of the main body of the controller from the horizontal attitude. It is a thing.

Further, a slider mounted on a shaft is brought into contact with a resistor formed in a circular shape, and the shaft is rotated to change the resistance value of the slider with respect to both end positions of the resistor. The variable resistor is provided, the main body of the variable resistor is fixed to the main body of the controller, and a weight is attached to the shaft of the variable resistor.

Further, a light-transmissive container is filled with an appropriate amount of low-viscosity liquid, and a sensor is provided for detecting that the container and the horizontal plane of the liquid are different when the container tilts. It is configured to be attached to the main body of the controller.

Further, a weight which moves along at least one of the X, Y, and Z axis directions when the body is tilted is provided inside the main body of the controller, and within the movement locus of the weight, A configuration is provided in which a piezoelectric element that emits an electric signal when the weight contacts and is applied with the weight is arranged.

Further, a first plate body, in which a light-emitting body and a light-receiving body are arranged in a row at predetermined intervals in a main body of the controller, and a vertical slit is provided between the light-emitting body and the light-receiving body, A second plate body having an oblique slit is provided, and the second plate body is configured to be movable with respect to the light emitting body and the light receiving body and the first plate body.

Further, a fan-shaped plate having a plurality of small holes arranged in a vertical direction inside the main body of the controller is rotated so that a main portion of the fan-shaped plate is rotated by tilting the main body. A plurality of sets of a light-emitting body and a light-receiving body, which are supported and arranged in the vertical direction on both sides of the plate body, are arranged.

Further, a rectangular plate body having an arc shape as a whole, in which a plurality of rows of small holes are arranged side by side in the width direction inside the main body of the controller, is rotated around the arc center of the plate body as a rotation center. Thus, a plurality of sets of light emitters and light receivers arranged in the vertical direction are arranged on both sides of the plate body sandwiched therebetween.

In addition, a plurality of light receiving bodies are arranged inside the main body of the controller at equal intervals so as to form an arc shape as a whole, and when the main body of the controller is tilted while facing the light receiving bodies, the plurality of light receiving bodies are received. The configuration is such that a light emitter that moves in the body arrangement direction is provided.

Further, two light receiving bodies are arranged inside the main body of the controller back to back so as to face diagonally opposite directions, and when the main body of the controller is tilted while facing the light receiving bodies, two light receiving bodies are provided. In this configuration, a light-emitting body that moves in the arrangement direction of the light-receiving bodies is provided.

In addition, two resistors are arranged inside the main body of the controller so as to form an arc, and a metal sphere is provided which rolls on the resistors when the main body of the controller is tilted. It was done.

Further, a plurality of pairs of electrodes facing each other with a gap are provided inside the main body of the controller, and electrodes forming a pair when the main body of the controller is tilted are arranged on the plurality of pairs of electrodes. This is a structure in which spheres that are sequentially short-circuited are provided.

Further, a rectangular electrode plate and a triangular electrode plate are provided so as to face each other so that a capacitance is generated between the two electrode plates, one of the two electrode plates is fixed to the main body of the controller, and the other is fixed. When the main body of the controller is tilted, the controller moves according to the tilt degree.

Further, an electrode plate that rotates about an axis is provided for the fixed electrode plate so that electrostatic capacitance is generated between the two electrode plates, and the fixed electrode plate is fixed to the main body of the controller. The weight is attached to the shaft to which the rotating electrode is attached.

Further, a pendulum is provided inside the main body of the controller, and a plurality of switches are provided so as to surround the tip of the pendulum. When the pendulum hits the switch, which switch is turned on. And whether it became
The configuration is such that a circuit for measuring the on time is connected.

[0023]

With this configuration, in any of the above-described configurations, the main body of the controller can be held by both hands and can be operated like a steering wheel of an automobile. In other words, if you want to turn the steering wheel to the left in the game, tilt the controller body to the left to output a signal corresponding to this, and if you want to turn the steering wheel to the right, tilt the controller body to the right. Will be output. As a result, it is possible to proceed with the game in a manner that actually matches the game, as compared with the conventional game machine. Also, when using this remote controller to operate a hoist crane, etc., the load can be moved in the direction in which the main body of the controller is tilted, so it is possible to lean all nerves on the overhead load. Become.

[0024]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. Reference numeral 1 is a remote controller (hereinafter, referred to as a controller) used in the game machine. The controller 1 is connected by a cord 2 to a game machine main body which is a control device (not shown), and by operating a plurality of push buttons 4 provided on the main body 3 for a game developed on a display by game software. It sends a signal and responds. The main body 3 of the controller has a built-in signal transmitter that emits a signal corresponding to a steering wheel operation of the automobile by tilting the controller 1. Various types of signal transmitters can be considered.

FIG. 2 shows a first example of the signal transmitter. In this case, a holder 5 made of a plate body is provided integrally with the main body 3 of the controller 1, a variable resistor 6 is attached to the holder 5, and a weight 8 is attached to a shaft 7 of the variable resistor 6. Is installed. The variable resistor 6 has a structure in which a slider (not shown) attached to the shaft 7 is attached to a circular resistor (not shown), similar to that used for volume adjustment in audio equipment and the like. ) Is contacted and the shaft 7 is rotated to change the resistance value of the slider with respect to both end positions of the resistor.

The variable resistor 6 is provided with four terminals connected to both ends and the middle point of the resistor and the slider, and changes in the resistance value generated between the terminals cause the variable resistor 6 to move from the horizontal position. According to the left and right tilts of the, the signals can be grasped as signals corresponding to the respective tilt directions and corresponding to the tilt angles. Therefore, the weight 8 is the variable resistor 6
When the slider is in the middle position of the resistor, it should hang vertically.

FIG. 3 shows a second example of the signal transmitter. In this case, in a light transmissive container 9 such as glass,
By filling an appropriate amount of liquid 10 having a low viscosity such as water (about half of the container 10 is good) and tilting the container 9, it is detected that the attitude relationship between the container 9 and the horizontal surface 11 of the liquid 10 is different. A sensor 12 is provided. As the sensor 12, electrodes may be provided at opposite positions of the container 9 and the inclination of the container 9 may be detected based on whether the liquid 10 is short-circuited between the electrodes or the degree of short circuit. It may be colored in a dark color and light transmission may be detected by an optical sensor. Further, it is possible to consider using light reflection. Although an electrode type sensor 12 is shown in the figure, in this case, by arranging four sensors 12 at the same angle on the outer circumference of the container 9, detection in two directions of the X axis and the Y axis can be performed. The container 9 is attached to the inside of the main body 3 of the controller 1 for use. The shape of the container 9 may be rectangular, ring-shaped, U-shaped or the like, in addition to the illustrated circular shape.

FIG. 4 shows a third example of the signal transmitter. In this case, a weight 13 that moves along the X, Y, and Z3 axis directions when the body 3 is tilted is provided inside the main body 3 of the controller 1, and the weight 13 moves within the locus. In addition, a piezoelectric element 14 that emits an electric signal when the weight 13 comes into contact with the weight and is applied with the weight is arranged. According to this configuration, the controller 1
When the main body 3 is tilted, the weight 13 that moves due to the tilt pushes the piezoelectric element 14 and applies pressure, so that the tilt direction can be determined depending on which piezoelectric element 14 is outputting the electric signal. The degree of inclination can be known from the output time.

FIG. 5 shows a fourth example of the signal transmitter. In this case, the light-emitting body 15 and the light-receiving body 16 are arranged in a row at a predetermined interval inside the main body 3 of the controller 1, and the vertically elongated slit 17 is provided between the light-emitting body 15 and the light-receiving body 16. A second plate having a first plate 18 and an oblique slit 19.
The second plate 20 is arranged so that the second plate 20 can move with respect to the light emitter 15, the light receiver 16 and the first plate 18. In this configuration, when the second plate 20 moves according to the inclination of the main body 3 of the controller 1, the amount of light that strikes the light emitter 15 to the light receiver 16 changes, and from this change, the inclination of the main body 3 of the controller 1 changes. Will be detected.

FIG. 6 shows a fifth example of the signal transmitter. In this case, inside the main body 3 of the controller 1, a fan-shaped plate 22 having a plurality of rows of small holes 21 arranged in the vertical direction is provided. Support to rotate around the center of rotation,
Plural sets of light emitters arranged vertically on both sides of the plate 22.
The configuration is such that 24 and the light receiving body 25 are arranged. With this configuration, when the plate body 22 moves according to the inclination of the main body 3 of the controller 1, the light passing through the small hole 21 changes, so that the change can be coded and recognized. The position, and thus the tilt angle of the main body 3, can be accurately known.

FIG. 7 shows a sixth example of the signal transmitter. In this case, a rectangular plate 27 having an arc shape as a whole is provided in the main body 3 of the controller 1 by arranging a plurality of rows of small holes 26 arranged in the width direction.
The arc-shaped center 28 of 27 is supported so as to rotate about a rotation center, and a plurality of sets of light-emitting bodies 29 and light-receiving bodies 30 arranged in the vertical direction are arranged on both sides of the plate body 27. It is a thing.
Also in this embodiment, the same operation and effect as those shown in FIG. 6 can be obtained.

FIG. 8 shows a seventh example of the signal transmitter. In this case, a plurality of light receiving bodies 31 are arranged at equal intervals inside the main body 3 of the controller 1 so as to form an arc shape as a whole, and the light receiving bodies 31 are opposed to each other so that the main body 3 of the controller 1 is mounted. A configuration is provided in which a light emitting body 32 that moves in the arrangement direction of the plurality of light receiving bodies 31 when tilted is provided. According to this configuration, when the main body 3 of the controller 1 is tilted, the light emitting body 32 moves according to the degree of the tilt, so that the main body 3 of the controller 1 depends on which light receiving body 31 receives light depending on its position. The inclination degree of can be detected.

FIG. 9 shows an eighth example of the signal transmitter. In this case, two light receivers 33 are arranged inside the main body 3 of the controller 1 so as to face each other in diagonally opposite directions. The light emitting body 34 is provided so as to move in the arrangement direction of the two light receiving bodies 33 when 3 is tilted. According to this configuration, when the light emitter 34 is located in the middle of the two light receivers 33, the output signals of both light receivers 33 are equal, and when the light emitter 34 moves to one side, the other light receiver 33 has the same output signal. Light receiving body 33 which produces an output signal when the output disappears
Will also produce an output signal that varies with distance from the light emitter 34.

FIG. 10 shows a ninth example of the signal transmitter. In this case, two resistors 35 and 36 are arranged inside the main body 3 of the controller 1 so as to form an arc shape, and when the main body 3 of the controller 1 is tilted, the resistors 35 and 36 are
The configuration is such that a metallic sphere 37 that rolls on the top is provided.
Since the combined resistance value of the resistors 35 and 36 changes depending on which part of the resistors 35 and 36 the sphere 37 is located on, the inclination of the main body 3 of the controller 1 can be detected as an analog signal.

FIG. 11 shows a tenth example of the signal transmitter. In this case, a plurality of pairs of electrodes 38, 39 facing each other with a gap inside the main body 3 of the controller 1 are provided.
And a sphere 40 for sequentially short-circuiting the pair of electrodes 38, 39 when the main body 3 of the controller 1 is tilted is provided on the plurality of sets of electrodes 38, 39. 6th above
In the example, the inclination of the main body 3 of the controller 1 is detected as an analog signal, whereas in this example, it is detected as a digital signal.

FIG. 12 shows an eleventh example of the signal transmitter. In this case, the square electrode plate 41 and the triangular electrode plate
42 so as to face each other so that electrostatic capacitance is generated between the two electrode plates 41, 42, and one of the two electrode plates 41, 42 (the electrode plate 42 in the figure) is connected to the main body 3 of the controller 1. When the main body 3 of the controller 1 is tilted, the other (electrode plate 41 in the figure) is moved according to the degree of tilt. Since the electrostatic capacitance is changed by changing the effective areas of the two electrode plates 41, 42 facing each other, the inclination of the main body 3 of the controller 1 can be detected.

FIG. 13 shows a twelfth example of the signal transmitter. In this case, the fixed side electrode plate 43 is provided with an electrode plate 45 which is rotated by the shaft 44 so that electrostatic capacitance is generated between the two electrode plates 43, 45, and the fixed side electrode plate 43 is The weight is fixed to the main body 3 of the controller 1, and the weight 46 is attached to the shaft 44 to which the rotating electrode plate 45 is attached. When the main body 3 of the controller 1 is tilted, the weight 46 causes the two electrode plates 43,
Since the capacitance generated between 45 changes, from the amount of change,
The inclination degree of the main body 3 of the controller 1 can be detected.

FIG. 14 shows a thirteenth example of the signal transmitter. In this case, a pendulum 47 is provided inside the main body 3 of the controller 1, and a plurality of switches 48 are provided so as to surround the tip of the pendulum 47.
When the switch is turned on and the switch is turned on, a circuit (not shown) for identifying which switch 48 is turned on and a time for which the switch is turned on is connected. While the switch 48 is being pushed by the pendulum 47, a signal in that direction will be output.

Any of the many examples described above
When the main body 3 of the controller 1 is held by hand and tilted in any direction leftward or rightward by an arbitrary angle, the inclination direction and the degree of inclination are electrically output. Therefore, when the controller 1 is used for a game, if the main body 3 of the controller 1 is tilted like a steering wheel of an automobile and the game is progressed, the game can be enjoyed without the discomfort unlike the conventional one. Become.

If the controller 1 is used for operating a hoist crane or the like, the load can be moved in that direction by tilting the main body of the controller in the direction in which the load is to be moved. You will be able to concentrate on the operation without taking your eyes off.

In each of the above-mentioned examples, the description is made so that the main body of the controller 1 is detected to be tilted in the left-right direction within one plane, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, by providing two sets of the same structure with the direction oriented at right angles, for example
It will be possible to issue output signals for directions.
As a result, if the controller 1 is used to control a hoist crane, the main body 3 can be moved forward and backward from the reference position by moving the load forward and backward, and can be moved leftward or rightward by tilting leftward and rightward. You will be able to

In each of the embodiments, the controller 1 is connected to the control device (eg, the game machine main body) by a cord to send a signal, but the remote controller according to the present invention controls in this way. It goes without saying that the device is not limited to being connected to the device by a cord, and a wireless system, that is, a wireless system using radio waves or infrared rays can be applied.

[0043]

Since the present invention is a remote controller having the above-described structure, it can be operated as if the steering wheel of a car is actually operated, especially when the game machine is operated by steering wheel. You will be able to enjoy the game. In addition, when used for things like hoist cranes, it is possible to devote all nerves to the movement of overhead loads, improving safety and reducing the number of pushbuttons that used to be large in the past. Can be downsized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first example of a signal transmitter housed inside the main body shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a second example of the signal transmitter.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a third example of a signal transmitter.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a fourth example of a signal transmitter.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fifth example of a signal transmitter.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a sixth example of a signal transmitter.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a seventh example of a signal transmitter.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an eighth example of a signal transmitter.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a ninth example of a signal transmitter.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a tenth example of a signal transmitter.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an eleventh example of a signal transmitter.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a twelfth example of the signal transmitter.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a thirteenth example of a signal transmitter.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Controller 2 Main Body 6 Variable Resistor 7 Axis 8 Weight 9 Container 10 Liquid 12 Electrode 13 Weight 14 Piezoelectric Element 15 Light Emitting Body 16 Photoreceptor 17 Hole 18 First Plate 19 Hole 20 Second Plate 21 Small Hole 22 Plate 23 Required 24 Light emitter 25 Light receiver 26 Small hole 27 Plate 28 Arc center 29 Light emitter 30 Light receiver 31 Light receiver 32 Light emitter 33 Light receiver 34 Light emitter 35 Resistor 36 Resistor 37 Sphere 38 Electrode 39 Electrode 40 Sphere 41 Electrode plate 42 Electrode plate 43 Electrode plate 44 Axis 45 Electrode plate 46 Weight 47 Pendulum 48 Switch

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. A remote controller in which a switch mechanism is mounted on a main body of a controller that sends a signal to a control device, and when the main body of the controller is tilted in at least one of a left-right direction and a front-back direction, the inclination A remote controller characterized by accommodating a signal transmitter that emits a signal according to the. 2. A signal transmitter is adapted to emit a signal corresponding to a tilt direction and a signal corresponding to a tilt angle, respectively, in accordance with a change in the left / right and front / rear postures of a main body of a controller from a horizontal posture. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the remote controller is a remote controller. 3. A circular resistance element is brought into contact with a slider attached to a shaft, and the resistance value of the slider with respect to both end positions of the resistance element is changed by rotating the shaft. 2. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the variable resistor is provided, the main body of the variable resistor is fixed to the main body of the controller, and a weight is attached to the shaft of the variable resistor. 4. A light-transmissive container is filled with an appropriate amount of low-viscosity liquid, and a sensor is provided for detecting that the container and the horizontal plane of the liquid are different when the container is tilted. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the remote controller is attached to the main body of the controller. 5. A controller main body inside at least one of X, Y, and Z3 directions when the main body is tilted.
A weight moving along a direction is provided, and a piezoelectric element that emits an electric signal when the weight abuts against the weight and a weight is applied is arranged in a movement path of the weight. The remote controller according to claim 1. 6. A first plate body, in which a light-emitting body and a light-receiving body are arranged in a row at predetermined intervals inside a main body of a controller, and a vertical slit is provided between the light-emitting body and the light-receiving body; A second plate body having a slit is provided, and the second plate body is configured to be movable with respect to the light emitting body and the light receiving body and the first plate body. The remote controller described in 1. 7. A fan-shaped plate body in which a plurality of rows of small holes are arranged in the vertical direction inside the main body of the controller so that the main body is tilted so that the main part of the fan-shaped plate rotates. 2. The remote controller according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of sets of a light emitting body and a light receiving body which are supported and arranged in a vertical direction on both sides of the plate body. 8. A rectangular plate body, which has a plurality of rows of small holes arranged side by side in the width direction and has an arc shape as a whole, is rotated around the arc center of the plate body inside the main body of the controller. 2. The remote controller according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of sets of a light emitting body and a light receiving body which are vertically aligned and are arranged on both sides sandwiching the plate body. 9. A plurality of light receivers are arranged inside the main body of the controller at equal intervals so as to form an arc shape as a whole, and the plurality of light receivers are provided when the main body of the controller is tilted so as to face the light receivers. The remote controller according to claim 1, further comprising a light-emitting body that moves in a body arrangement direction. 10. Inside the main body of the controller, two light receivers are arranged back to back so as to respectively face diagonally opposite directions, and when the main body of the controller is tilted while facing the light receivers, two light receivers are arranged. 2. The remote controller according to claim 1, further comprising a light-emitting body that moves in the arrangement direction of the light-receiving bodies. 11. A controller body is provided with two resistors in an arc shape, and a metal sphere rolling on the resistors is provided when the controller body is tilted. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the remote controller is a remote controller. 12. A plurality of pairs of electrodes facing each other with a gap are provided inside the main body of the controller, and electrodes forming a pair when the main body of the controller is tilted are provided on the plurality of pairs of electrodes. The remote controller according to claim 1, further comprising a sphere that is sequentially short-circuited. 13. A rectangular electrode plate and a triangular electrode plate are provided so as to face each other so that electrostatic capacitance is generated between the two electrode plates, and one of the two electrode plates is fixed to the main body of the controller and the other is fixed. 2. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein when the main body of the controller is tilted, the main body of the controller moves in accordance with the degree of tilt. 14. A fixed electrode plate is provided with an electrode plate which rotates about an axis so that electrostatic capacitance is generated between the two electrode plates, and the fixed electrode plate is fixed to the main body of the controller. 2. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein a weight is attached to a shaft to which the rotating electrode is attached. 15. A pendulum is provided inside the main body of the controller, and a plurality of switches are provided so as to surround the tip of the pendulum, and when the pendulum hits the switch, which switch is turned on. The remote controller according to claim 1, further comprising a circuit connected to identify whether or not it has been turned on and to measure a time when it is turned on.