JPH05240967A - Clocking device for lecture - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the title device capable of achieving the smooth advance of a lecture by accurately controlling a lecture or announcement time and informing the lecture time, the completion time of a lecture or an excess of the lecture time to a lecturer. CONSTITUTION:A clocking device main body part A has a lecture time setting part 10, a residual time display part 16 displaying a lecture residual time, a lecture display lamp 14a displaying a lecture time, a start button 20, a completion notice time setting part 13 setting a lecture completion notice time, a lecture completion notice display lamp 15a and a lecture time completion display lamp 16a. Further, the display part B for a lecture cooperated with the clocking device main body part A and having a residual time display part 6b, a lecture display lamp 14b, a lecture completion notice display lamp 15b, a lecture time completion display lamp 16b and an warning sound generating part 25 and the display part C for a chairman cooperated with the clocking device main body part A and having a residual time display lamp 6c, a lecture display lamp 14c, a lecture completion notice display lamp 15c, a lecture time completion display lamp 15c and a lecture delay time display part 18c are provided.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a timekeeping device for lectures, and more specifically, it accurately manages lecture times and presentation times at various academic conferences and presentations, and provides accurate lecture times to speakers and chairpersons. The present invention relates to a timekeeping device for a lecture, which can be communicated, and can facilitate smooth progress of lectures and presentations.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, at various academic conferences and presentations,
To manage the talk time and the talk time, the facilitator measures the talk time with a clock or a stopwatch, and when the talk time is a few minutes before the end time, use a board, bell, buzzer, etc. The speaker was informed that the lecture time was almost over, and even when the lecture time was over, the speaker was urged to end the lecture by the same means.

[0003]

However, with such means, the burden on the facilitator is large, and especially when the lecture time differs depending on the speaker, the progress schedule must be confirmed each time. However, the burden on the facilitator was further increased, and mistakes were sometimes made.

On the other hand, since the speaker gives a lecture while watching the lecture time on his or her wristwatch, it is difficult to accurately grasp the remaining time of the lecture, and the lecture itself may be neglected due to time concerns. There were times when the specified time was exceeded without sufficient presentation.

Further, when the lecture time of each speaker is extended and the progress is delayed as compared with the schedule, the facilitator or the chairperson compares the scheduled time described in the progress schedule such as the program with the current time. I had to ask for a delay.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the lecture time and the presentation time can be accurately managed, and the lecture time and the lecture end time are approaching.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a timekeeping device for a lecture, which can inform a speaker that the lecture time has been exceeded and can smoothly proceed with the lecture.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, the lecture timekeeping device of the present invention has a main body of the timekeeping device placed at least near the facilitator and a display for the lecturer placed near the lecturer. This timekeeping device main unit includes a lecture time setting unit, a remaining time display unit for displaying the remaining lecture time, a lecture indicator for displaying the duration of the lecture, and a remaining lecture time at the beginning of the lecture. Start switch for starting the subtraction of the lecture and turning on the lecture indicator light, the end notice time setting unit for setting the notice end time of the lecture, and the remaining lecture time when the time set in the end notice time setting unit is reached. The presenter has a lecture end notice indicator light that is turned on and a lecture time end indicator light that is turned on when the lecture time set in the lecture time setting unit is exceeded, and the lecturer display unit is the timekeeping device body. Remnants of the department Remaining time display part, lecture indicator light, lecture end notice indicator light and lecture time end indicator light, and lecture time end indicator which are interlocked with the time display part, lecture indicator light, lecture end notice indicator light and lecture time end indicator light, respectively An alarm sound generating section for generating an alarm sound when the lamp is turned on is provided (Claim 1).

In the lecture timekeeping device of the present invention, the remaining time display unit is set in the main display unit for displaying the remaining lecture time in minutes and seconds and in the remaining notice time setting unit. And a sub-display for displaying in minutes after the time has come (Claim 2), wherein the main body of the timing device gives a warning sound to the warning sound generating section of the speaker display. A sound generation switch is provided (Claim 3), and the main body of the timing device is provided with a lecture delay time display unit for displaying the accumulated excess time exceeding the lecture time set in the lecture time setting unit. (Claim 4).

Further, the lecture timekeeping device of the present invention can be provided with a chair length display part placed near the chair in addition to the timekeeping device main body part and the lecturer display part. The section includes a remaining time display section, a lecture display lamp, a lecture display lamp, a lecture display lamp, a lecture end notice display lamp, a lecture end notice display lamp, a lecture time end display lamp, and a lecture delay time display section, which are linked to the remaining time display section, the lecture display lamp, and the lecture delay time display section, respectively. The present invention is characterized by having an end notice indicator light, a lecture time end indicator light and a lecture delay time display section (claim 5).

[0010]

[Operation] In the case of a lecture timekeeping device with the above configuration, if the timekeeping device main unit is at the hand of the facilitator, the lecturer display unit is near the lecturer, and the chairperson display unit is provided, Are placed near the chair and used. The facilitator is
The lecture time setting section of the main body of the timing device sets the lecture time according to the lecturer and the lecture end notice time according to the wishes of the lecturer, and operates the start switch simultaneously with the start of the lecture.

As a result, the remaining time of the lecture time is displayed on the remaining time display section of the main body of the timekeeping device, the lecture indicator light is turned on, and the remaining time display section of the speaker display section and the chairperson display section is displayed. The remaining time of the lecture is displayed, and the lecture indicator lights up.

When the lecture progresses and the set lecture end notice time comes, the lecture end notice indicator light is turned on to notify the speaker that the lecture time is about to end, and the facilitator and chairperson display The lecture end notice indicator light will also be lit on the department to display that the lecture end time is approaching.

When the lecture end time is reached, the lecture time end indicator lights on the respective display units are turned on, and a warning sound is emitted from the lecturer display unit to notify the lecturer that the lecture time is over.

In addition, when the warning sound generating switch is provided, the warning sound generating switch can be operated to give a warning to a speaker who continues to give a lecture over the lecture time.

Further, when the lecture delay time display section is provided, the delay state of the lecture can be confirmed accurately and easily.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in more detail below based on an embodiment shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a basic configuration of a lecture timing device, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a control system of a main body of the timing device, and FIG. 3 is an outline of a control system of a speaker display unit. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the outline of the control system of the chair length display section, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart explaining the outline of the operation of the lecture timing device.

The lecture timekeeping device shown in this embodiment serves as a timepiece body A which is placed near the lecture facilitator, a speaker display unit B which is placed near the lecturer, and a lecture facilitator. The display unit C for the chair is placed near the chair, and the display unit B for the speaker and the display unit C for the chair are connected to each other with the main body A of the timing device as the center.

First, the main body A of the timing device has a power switch 1, a time display unit 2a for displaying the current time when the power switch 1 is turned on, and a current time displayed on the upper surface of the casing. It has a time setting unit 5 including a “hour” setting button 3 and a “minute” setting button 4. It should be noted that the time display unit 2a displays the power switch 1 unless the outlet is removed or the system is reset.
Even if is turned off, the present time is set to be displayed when the power switch 1 is turned on again.

In the main body A of the timing device, as a display unit and a setting unit for managing the lecture time, a remaining time display unit (main display unit) 6a for subtracting and displaying the remaining time of the lecture in minutes and seconds is provided. A lecture time setting unit 10 including a notice time display unit (sub-display unit) 7a displayed in units of minutes, a "10 minute range" setting button 8 and a "1 minute range" setting button 9 for setting a lecture time, and a speaker A notice time for ending the lecture according to the wishes of the lecture, that is, a minute setting button 11 for setting the number of minutes before the lecture is given and a notice time setting unit 13 for the notice time setting are provided. ing.

Further, as a display for easily confirming the passage of the lecture time, the lecture indicator lamp 1 for displaying the lecture time is displayed.
4a, a lecture end notice indicator light 15a that lights up when the remaining lecture time reaches the time set in the end notice time setting unit 13, and a lecture time set in the lecture time setting unit 10 is exceeded. End of lecture time indicator light 16
The indicator lamp section 17 composed of a and a is provided so that each indicator lamp is turned on and off according to the passage of time during the lecture.

Further, as one of the lecture time management, the lecture delay time display section 18a for integrating and displaying the lecture excess time is displayed.
And a delay time reset button 19 for resetting the integrated delay time of the lecture delay time display section 18a. The lecture delay time display section 18a is provided so that the excess time of each lecturer is integrated and displayed so that the delay time of the lecture can be confirmed at a glance.
The accumulated total delay time is displayed until is pressed.

As an operating means for operating the lecture timekeeping device during the lecture, the start button 20 for starting the subtraction (countdown) of the remaining lecture time at the start of the lecture and turning on the lecture indicator light 14a, and the lecture time And a reset button 21 used to change the notice time of the lecture end and to stop the countdown of the remaining lecture time at the end of the lecture, a stop button 22 for temporarily stopping the countdown of the remaining lecture time during the lecture, and a display for the speaker The part B is provided with an alarm button 23 which is a warning sound generation switch for generating a warning sound, and a volume control knob 24 which adjusts the volume of the warning sound. These operation buttons are used to start a lecture, It is operated according to termination, interruption, etc.

On the back surface of the casing (not shown),
There are connectors for connecting signal cables to the speaker display and chair display, a service outlet for power supply, a system reset button for clearing the current time and delay time integration, and a fuse.

Next, on the upper surface of the speaker display section B, the remaining time display section 6a, the notice time display section 7a, the lecture display lamp 14a, and the lecture end notice display lamp 15a of the timing device main body section A are provided. The remaining time display section 6b, the notice time display section 7b, the lecture display light 14b, the lecture end notice display lamp 15b, the lecture time end display lamp 16b, and the lecture time end display lamp 16b which are interlocked with the lecture time end display lamp 16a. Is provided and a warning sound generating section 25 that generates a warning sound when the alarm button 23 of the main body A of the timing device is operated is provided, and a connector (not shown) for a signal cable and a power cable is provided on the rear surface. It is provided.

On the upper surface of the chair length display portion C, the time display portion 2a, the remaining time display portion 6a, the notice time display portion 7a, the lecture indicator light 14a, and
Lecture end notice indicator light 15a, lecture time end indicator light 16a
The time display section 2c, the remaining time display section 6c, and the notice time display section 7 which are interlocked with the lecture delay time display section 18a.
c, lecture display light 14c, lecture end notice display light 15c, lecture time end display light 16c, and lecture delay time display unit 18c
And a connector (not shown) for the signal cable and the power cable is provided on the back surface in the same manner as above.

The lecture indicator light, the lecture end notice indicator light, and the lecture time end indicator lamp are color-coded in consideration of visibility such as yellow, green, and red.

In the timing device having the above-described structure, as shown in FIG. 2, the timing device main body portion A has a built-in control device mainly including a microprocessor (CPU) 51. This control device includes a timer unit 52 connected to a microprocessor 51, a memory unit 53, the time setting unit 5, the lecture time setting unit 10, and the end of notice time setting unit 1.
1, an input system having 1, and a time display unit 2a, a remaining time display unit 6a, a notice time display unit 7a, a notice time setting display unit 1
2, lecture display light 14a, lecture end notice display light 15a, lecture time end display light 16a, and lecture delay time display unit 18a
And an operating system such as the start button 20, the reset button 21, the stop button 22, and the delay time reset button 19, and an alarm generator 54 operated by an alarm button 23 independently of these control systems. A volume 55 interlocked with the volume control knob 24, respective connectors 56a and 57a to which the speaker display section B and chairperson display section C are connected, and respective drivers and interfaces.

As shown in FIG. 3, the speaker display section B has a remaining time display section 6a and an advance notice time display section 7a transmitted from the timekeeping apparatus main body section A via a signal cable S and a connector 56b. , The lecture indicator light 14a, the lecture end notice indicator light 15a, and the lecture time end indicator light 16a receive the same signal to display the remaining time 6b, the notice time indicator 7b, the lecture indicator 14b, the lecture end notice indicator 15b,
A lecture time end indicator lamp 16b and a buzzer 58, which is a warning sound generating section 25, are provided via respective drivers and amplifiers.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the chairperson display portion C is transmitted from the timing device main body portion A through the signal cable S and the connector 57c as in the case of the lecturer display portion B. Receiving signals from the time display unit 2a, remaining time display unit 6a, notice time display unit 7a, lecture display lamp 14a, lecture end notice display lamp 15a, lecture time end display lamp 16a, and lecture delay time display unit 18a, the same display is performed. The time display unit 2c, the remaining time display unit 6c, the notice time display unit 7c, the lecture display light 14c, the lecture end notice display light 15c, the lecture time end display light 16c, and the lecture delay time display unit 18c display the respective drivers. It is provided through.

Then, the lecture control apparatus having the above-described structure operates according to the procedure of the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that P1 to P18 indicate each step.

First, after connecting the respective power cords, connecting cables, etc., the power switch 1 of the main body A of the timing device is turned on (P1), and the system reset button on the back of the casing is pressed (P2) to initialize the whole ( P3). Next, as an initial setting (P4), the "hour" adjustment button 3 and the "minutes" adjustment button 4 are operated to adjust the display of the time display portion 2a to the current time, and the alarm button 23 is pressed to display for a speaker. The volume of the warning sound emitted from the warning sound generating section 25 of the section B is adjusted by the volume adjusting knob 24 (P5).

Next, the "minute" setting button 11 for setting the notice time for ending the lecture is operated to set the number of minutes before the notice for ending the lecture is given, and the "10 minutes" setting button 8 in the lecture time setting section 8 is set. Also, the lecture time is set by operating the "1 minute unit" setting button 9 (P6).

When the start button 20 is pressed to turn it on at the same time as the start of the lecture (P7), the countdown of the lecture time starts, and the timer unit main body A, the speaker display B and the chairperson display C are displayed. The lecture time set in the lecture time setting section 10 is displayed on the remaining time display sections 6a, 6b, 6c, the subtraction display in units of seconds is started, and the lecture indicator lamps 14a, 1 for displaying the lecture time are displayed.
4b and 14c are turned on (P8).

When the lecture progresses to reach the lecture end notice time (P9), the respective lecture end notice indicators 15a, 15
b, 15c are lit up, and the notice time display portions 7a, 7b, 7c are displayed.
The number of minutes before the end is displayed on the screen (P1
0).

The advance notice time display portions 7a, 7b, 7
The minute display of c is set, for example, to display “3” 3 minutes before and “2” 2 minutes before.

When the lecture time is over (P11), the lecture indicator lights 14a, 14b, 14c and the lecture end notice indicator lamp 1
5a, 15b, 15c are turned off, the lecture time end indicator lamps 16a, 16b, 16c are turned on, a warning sound is generated from the warning sound generating section 25 of the speaker display section B, and the remaining time display sections are further displayed. 6a, 6b, 6c displays the excess time obtained by adding time from "0" in seconds, and when the value obtained by integrating the excess time becomes minutes, the delay time is displayed in the lecture delay time display portions 18a, 18c. (P12). This excess time is added up in seconds, for example, if 30 seconds is exceeded, 2
If there is one, it is regarded as a 1-minute delay, and the lecture delay time display unit 18
The delay time in which the excess time in each lecture is accumulated is displayed in a and 18c.

In addition, when the lecture lasts longer than the lecture time, the facilitator may, whenever necessary, alarm button 23.
You can give a warning by pressing to make a warning sound.

While the lecture time is being counted down, that is, during P9 and P11, the reset button 21 is always on (P13) and the stop button 22 is on (P14). Also, by pressing the reset button 21 at the end of the lecture (P13), each indicator light is turned off, and the remaining time display and the remaining time countdown are reset (P1).
5) Then, the process returns to the start point and returns to the setting of the end notice time and the lecture time (P6).

If the lecture is interrupted due to some trouble during the lecture and the stop button 22 is pressed (P1
4) The subtraction (countdown) of the remaining lecture time is temporarily stopped (P16). After the temporary suspension, when the start button 20 is pressed along with the resumption of the lecture (P7), the countdown of the remaining lecture time is resumed, and the process proceeds to the steps after P8. Even if this lecture is interrupted, if you press the reset button 21 without pressing the start button 20 (P1
3), setting of the notice time for the end and setting of the lecture time (P
You can return to 6).

When the lecture of one speaker is over,
The reset button 21 is pressed to reset the display of the remaining time display portion, the indicator lamp, etc. (P13). When the lecture continues, the end notice time and the lecture time are set as necessary (P6), and if the start button 20 is pressed when the next speaker starts the lecture (P7), the setting is made. The above operation is repeated at the given lecture time and end notice time. When all lectures are over, turn off the power switch 1 (P
1).

When the delay of the lecture is adjusted during a break time such as lunch break, the delay time reset button 19 is pressed (P17) to clear the integration of the delay time (P1).
8).

As described above, the time management of the lecture or the presentation can be surely performed by simply operating the button.
Moreover, when the lecture time of each speaker is the same and the end notice time can be the same, it is sufficient to operate the start button 20 and the reset button 21 (P7 and P13).

Further, not only the facilitator but also the speaker and, if necessary, the chairperson can be given accurate lecture time information.
Further, the speaker can know that the scheduled end time is approaching by the lighting of the lecture end notice indicator light 15b and the display of the notice time display section 7b (P10), and the lecture time end indicator light 16b is turned on. The warning sound (P12) from the warning sound generation unit 25 allows the user to know that the lecture time has ended.

Therefore, the time management can be performed more accurately than when checking the time with a stopwatch or a wristwatch, and the lecture and the presentation can be smoothly progressed.

The lecture timekeeping device of the present invention is not limited to the configuration and form shown in the above embodiment, but may be formed in an optimal configuration and form as appropriate. For example, when the facilitator and the chair are adjacent to each other, the chair length display section can be omitted, and the main display section for displaying the remaining time display section in units of minutes and seconds can be replaced with the subtraction display from "0". It is also possible to display the addition of. Furthermore, with one indicator light,
The color of the internal light source or the filter may be changed, or the status may be displayed by blinking.

[0047]

As described above, since the lecture timekeeping device of the present invention includes the timekeeping device main body portion and the lecturer display portion having the above-mentioned configuration, the facilitator is in charge of the lecture time at the timepiece device main body portion. By setting the end warning time and pressing the start button, the lecturer can be notified of the exact progress, and the lecture can be smoothly progressed.

Further, by providing a sub-display unit for displaying the remaining time in units of minutes, the remaining time of the lecture can be confirmed at a glance, and a warning sound can be generated so that the lecture time can be displayed. It is possible to surely notify the speaker of the end and the time exceeding, and to prompt the speaker to end the lecture. In addition, by displaying the lecture delay time, the lecture delay can be accurately grasped.

Furthermore, by connecting the display section for the chair, the progress of the lecture can be surely transmitted to the chair of the lecture, etc. For example, when the lecture is delayed, the speaker The progress can be adjusted according to the chair's judgment, such as shortening the introduction time and question time.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of a lecture timekeeping device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a control system of the lecture timing device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of a control system of a speaker display unit of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an outline of a control system of a chair length display unit of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the outline of the operation of the lecture timing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A Timekeeping device main unit B Speaker display unit C Chair length display unit 1 Power switch 2a, 2c Time display unit 3 "Hour" adjustment button 4 "Minute" adjustment button 5 Time setting unit 6a, 6b, 6c Remaining time display unit 7a, 7b, 7c Warning time display section 8 "10 minute range" setting button 9 "1 minute range" setting button 10 Lecture time setting section 11 "Minute" setting button 12 Warning time setting display section 13 End warning time setting section 14a, 14b, 14c Lecture indicator light 15a, 15b, 15c Lecture end notice indicator light 16a, 16b, 16c Lecture time end indicator light 17 Indicator light part 18a, 18c Lecture delay time display part 19 Delay time reset button 20 Start button 21 Reset button 22 Stop button 23 Alarm button 24 Volume control knob 25 Warning sound generator 51 Microprocessor 52 timer unit 53 memory unit 54 an alarm generator 55 volumes 56a, 56b, 57a, 57c connector 58 buzzer S signal cable

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A lecture time setting unit, a remaining time display unit for displaying the remaining time of the lecture, a lecture indicator for displaying the lecture time, and a lecture indicator for starting the subtraction of the remaining lecture time at the start of the lecture. A start switch to be turned on, an end notice time setting part for setting a notice end time of the lecture, a lecture end notice indicator light which is turned on when the remaining lecture time reaches the time set in the end notice time setting part, A timekeeping device main body having a lecture time end indicator light that lights up when the lecture time set in the lecture time setting part is exceeded, and a remaining time display part of the timekeeping device main body, a lecture indicator light, and a lecture end notice display Sound and warning time end indicator lights, and a warning sound is emitted when the lecture time end indicator light is turned on. A speaker display section and a warning sound generator which, lectures timekeeping apparatus comprising the. 2. The remaining time display unit displays the remaining time of the lecture in minutes and seconds, and the remaining time of the lecture in minutes after the time set in the end notice time setting unit is reached. 2. The lecture timekeeping device according to claim 1, further comprising: 3. The lecture timekeeping apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the timing device includes a warning sound generation switch for generating a warning sound in the warning sound generation unit of the speaker display unit. apparatus. 4. The main body of the timekeeping device comprises a lecture delay time display unit for integrating and displaying an excess time exceeding the lecture time set in the lecture time setting unit. The lecture timekeeping device described. 5. In addition to the main body of the timing device and the display unit for the speaker, the remaining time display unit of the main body of the timing device, the lecture indicator light, the lecture end notice indicator light, the lecture time end indicator light and the lecture delay time. The present invention is characterized by including a chairperson display unit having a remaining time display unit, a lecture indicator light, a lecture end notice indicator light, a lecture time end indicator light, and a lecture delay time indicator unit linked to each of the display units. The timepiece device for lecture according to item 4.