JPH07107573A - Remote controller with erroneous operation proofing function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the erroneous operation of a remote controller, especially, to prevent the erroneous operation when operating the remote controller while observing the display of TV or the like by providing an erroneous operation proofing means above or around a trigger type switch. CONSTITUTION:The remote controller is provided with a guide cover 4 so as to protect a trigger button switch 3 fitted to a position hitting a foreginger when a grip part 1 is grasped. Between the trigger button switch 3 and the guide cover 4, a gap is provided at a certain degree so as to insert the forefinger and when operating the trigger button switch 3, it is necessary to insert the forefinger into this gap. Therefore, even when the remote controller is placed in the state of turning the head part of a transmission part 2 upward and any foreign object is put on it, that foreign object is kept off by the guide cover 4 and does not touch the trigger button switch 3. As a result, since the trigger button switch 3 is not operated, the useless consumption of a power source or the nonintended switching of a channel does not occur.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the operation of a remote controller, and more particularly, to prevent an erroneous operation of the remote controller operated while watching a display on a TV or the like, and to improve an operation portion for preventing an erroneous operation. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, in various remote control systems, a portion for transmitting data by a user's input operation is called a remote controller. A large number of push button switches for the user to input command data are arranged on the remote control, and by pressing these push button switches, commands are transmitted to the device to be remotely controlled,
The device can be operated remotely.

Ergonomics of various remote controls have been optimized according to the application, such as the overall shape and the arrangement of push button switches so that the user can easily use them.

For example, conventionally, there is a remote controller for TV called a gun grip type. This remote controller is formed in the shape of a pistol as a whole, and when used, it is operated by grasping the grip with a hand and pulling a push button switch arranged at a part corresponding to a trigger of the pistol with an index finger.

Further, an input device called a pad mouse in which a plurality of push button switches are arranged is used as a remote control switch. The pad mouse has, for example, a circular surface on which symbols or characters corresponding to a plurality of push button switches, such as channels and volume, are displayed. At the time of use, a function corresponding to the display can be selected by pressing a position on the surface of the pad mouse having a desired display.

[0006]

However, in the case of the gun grip type remote controller, there is a problem that the button of the trigger portion is pushed by the action of already holding it when holding it in the hand.

Further, when the gun grip type remote controller is not operated, the button is often placed upward, and if a magazine or the like is left on, it continues to emit a signal by weight or under the cushion. There is also a problem in that the battery is consumed unnecessarily by sitting on it in the state of being turned on and continuously transmitting a signal.

Further, in the conventional remote controller, since the surfaces of the push button and the pad mouse are both exposed and nothing is protected, in the above-mentioned state, the push button switch is pressed when not in use. As a result, the power is turned on and the battery is consumed unnecessarily, or the pointing information is changed and the TV channel and volume are changed against the user's will. .

Further, in the conventional pad mouse, a plurality of switch functions are displayed on the surface, but the boundaries between them are not clearly shown. Therefore, in order to operate the pad mouse accurately, the pad mouse must be watched while operating. Although it is necessary to operate it, channel switching etc. is usually operated by directing the line of sight to the TV, so there is a problem that it can only be operated depending on the position of the pad mouse where the switch is located. is there.

Therefore, there is a problem that an erroneous operation of the remote controller, especially an erroneous operation when operating while watching a display of a TV or the like is to be prevented, and a structure for preventing an erroneous operation is not solved.

[0011]

In order to solve the above problems, a remote controller with an erroneous operation preventing function according to the present invention is a remote controller having a trigger die switch, and the erroneous operation preventing means is provided on or around the trigger die switch. A remote controller having a pad mouse composed of a plurality of push button switches, wherein an erroneous operation preventing means is provided around the pad mouse; a remote controller having a pad mouse composed of a plurality of push button switches The means for clearly indicating the boundaries of the push button switch is provided.

Further, the remote controller is a gun grip type remote controller having a trigger die switch and a pad mouse; the trigger die switch can be operated by a forefinger.
The pad mouse is placed at a position where it can be operated with the thumb; the plurality of push button switches of the pad mouse are fan-shaped in the front, rear, left and right, respectively; It is a guide cover provided with a gap for inserting a finger on the switch; the erroneous operation preventing means of the trigger die switch is a plurality of protrusions installed around the trigger die switch; The erroneous operation prevention means is
It must be a fence-shaped convex part provided so as to surround all or part of the periphery of the pad mouse; the erroneous operation prevention means of the pad mouse is a discontinuous fence-shaped convex part installed around the pad mouse. There is; a home position is provided at the center position of the means for clearly indicating the boundary; the home position is a protrusion; the means for clearly indicating the boundary is a remote controller with a misoperation preventing function formed by a groove, a protrusion or a step. Is.

[0013]

With the above-mentioned structure, the following operation is achieved. (1). Provided on or around the trigger switch is a device for preventing erroneous operation, and this means is a guide cover provided with a space for inserting a finger on the trigger switch, or installed around the trigger switch. Due to the plurality of protrusions formed, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation due to contact with foreign matter, and prevent wasteful consumption of the battery and erroneous operation of the device body.

(2). By providing an erroneous operation prevention means around the pad mouse, this means is a fence-shaped guide provided so as to surround the periphery of the pad mouse, or by a plurality of protrusions installed around the pad mouse, For example, it is possible to adopt a structure in which the switch is not easily turned on even when a foreign object or the like is hit from the side.

(3). By providing means for clearly indicating the boundary of each push button switch of the pad mouse, this means is formed by a groove or a protrusion or a step, a home position is provided at its center position, and by forming this home position by a protrusion, It is possible to prevent operation mistakes such as pressing mistakes and to easily operate each push button switch.

Further, in particular, by forming the boundary line with a groove, a protrusion, or a step, each push button switch can be distinguished not only by the visual sense but also by the feel of the finger, and the line of sight can be directed to the other. You will be able to operate the pad mouse accurately while you hold it.

(4). It is a gun grip type remote control equipped with a trigger type switch and a pad mouse, and the trigger type switch can be operated with the index finger and the pad mouse can be operated with the thumb. The operation is smooth, and the operability with one hand can be improved.

(5). Since the plurality of push button switches of the pad mouse are formed in a fan shape in the front, rear, left and right respectively, it is possible to consider only the switch that is reliably pressed as effective.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a remote controller with an erroneous operation preventing function according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The gun grip type remote controller according to the present invention is
As shown in FIG. 1, the side surface has a pistol shape.
This remote controller includes a grip portion 1 formed so as to be easily gripped by a hand, a barrel portion 2 formed at a right angle to the grip portion 1, and a trigger button switch attached to a position where the grip portion 1 hits the forefinger. 3, a guide cover 4 provided to protect the trigger button switch 3, a pad mouse 5 to be described later attached to the upper rear surface of the barrel portion 2, and a barrel portion for sending an infrared transmission signal forward. 2 and a transmitting unit 6 provided at the tip of the unit 2.

Trigger button switch 3 and guide cover 4
A space is provided between the index finger and the forefinger so that the index finger must be inserted into this gap when the trigger button switch 3 is operated.

Therefore, for example, even if the remote control is placed with the tip of the transmitter 2 facing upward and foreign matter is placed on it, the foreign matter is blocked by the guide cover 4 and the trigger button switch 3 is reached. Don't touch as a result,
Since the trigger button switch 3 does not operate, unnecessary power consumption and unintended channel switching do not occur.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gun grip type remote controller has protrusions 4a on both ends of the trigger button switch 3a.
The structure may be provided with 4b. With this structure, it is not necessary to insert the forefinger into the gap, and the switch 3a can be directly pressed when necessary.

Next, the pad mouse 5 of the remote controller according to the present invention is provided with some unique contrivances for preventing erroneous operation as described below.

The pad mouse 5 has a disk shape as shown in FIG. 3, and is attached to the rear portion of the barrel portion 2 so that the X axis coincides with the center line of the barrel portion 2. The direction indicates the front direction of the remote controller.

The surface of the pad mouse 5 is divided into four regions 5 by boundary lines 7 and 8 intersecting in an X shape at the center of the circle.
It is divided into a, 5b, 5c and 5d. The boundary line 7 and the boundary line 8 are opened by θ degrees in the right and left directions with respect to the XY axes, respectively.

That is, the regions 5a, 5b, 5c and 5d are
2θ in front of the remote controller, 2θ in backward, 180 ° in left (180-2θ), 180 ° in right (180-2θ)
It forms an open, independent fan-shaped push button.

These push buttons 5a to 5d are a Channel + switch and a Ch for channel switching.
Anne-switch and volume control switch Volu
They are respectively associated with the me + switch and the Volume + switch.

The pad mouse 5 is operated by the thumb in a state where the grip 1 is gripped and the trigger button switch 3 is hooked with the index finger. That is, the volume can be adjusted by extending the thumb in the front-rear direction, and the channel can be switched by swinging the thumb to the left or right.

The boundary line 7 and the boundary line 8 of the push button of the pad mouse 5 are formed by forming a linear groove or forming a linear protrusion on the surface of the pad mouse 5, or between the adjacent fan-shaped regions. It is possible to easily recognize each region not only by the visual sense, but also by the tactile sense of the finger, that is, only the sense of touch by clearly indicating the height by providing a step. As a result, the pad mouse 5 can be operated without error by blind touch while keeping the line of sight at the TV.

Further, as can be seen from the side view seen from the left and right of FIG. 3 as shown in FIG. 4 and the sectional view taken along the line AA as shown in FIG. 4, the erroneous operation prevention guide 9 is provided along the circumference of the pad mouse 5. Is provided.

The erroneous operation prevention guides 9 and 9a are fence-shaped convex portions provided so as to surround all or part of the periphery of the pad mouse 5, and are higher than the surface of the pad mouse 5 and
It is constructed in the shape of a fence surrounding the pad mouse 5. However,
In the erroneous operation prevention guide 9a, the rear portion of the pad mouse 5 is removed by opening, for example, 120 degrees from the center.
This is to prevent the erroneous operation prevention guide 9 from interfering with the operation of the thumb.

The erroneous operation prevention guide 9 may be a discontinuous fence-shaped convex portion installed around the pad mouse 5.

By providing the erroneous operation prevention guides 9 and 9a around the pad mouse 5 as described above, even if another foreign matter is placed on the surface of the pad mouse 5 when the pad mouse 5 is not operated, the foreign matter is prevented from erroneous operation. Since the surface of the pad mouse 5 cannot be touched by being blocked by the guide 9, the channel switch and the volume switch do not malfunction.

Further, a protrusion 10 having a cross-shaped cross section is provided at the center of the circle of the pad mouse 5 so that it can be used as the home position of the thumb. That is, by touching the protrusion 10 with the thumb, the position of the push button of the pad mouse 5 can be known.

Instead of the guide cover 4 in the above embodiment, protrusions higher than the trigger button switch 3 may be provided on both sides or around the trigger button switch 3.

Although the embodiments of the gun grip type remote controller have been described above, the trigger push button switch and the pad mouse operation preventing guide or protrusion according to the present invention can be applied to other types of remote controllers. Therefore, it can also be applied to prevent erroneous operation of push button switches other than the remote controller.

[0038]

As described above, the remote controller with the erroneous operation preventing function according to the present invention has the following effects.

(1). By providing a guide cover or an erroneous operation prevention unit consisting of multiple protrusions on or around the trigger die switch, the trigger portion is applied from the action of grasping when holding the remote control or operating the pad mouse switch. This has an extremely excellent effect of preventing an erroneous operation in which a switch is erroneously pressed by pressure.

Further, it has an extremely excellent effect that it is possible to avoid erroneously emitting a signal in a state of being left unattended and causing battery consumption.

(2). A fence-shaped guide provided so as to surround the periphery of the pad mouse, or a plurality of protrusions provided around the pad mouse to prevent erroneous operation, so that, for example, the pad mouse portion when placed upside down Since it is difficult to push the button, useless pointing information is not transmitted, and it is possible to prevent the consumption of the battery, which is an extremely excellent effect.

(3). Since the boundary of each push button switch of the pad mouse is clearly defined by a groove or a protrusion or a step and the home position formed by a protrusion is provided at the center position, the thumb home position can be recognized, so it is only visual. Moreover, each push button switch can be distinguished only by the feel of the finger, and the pad mouse can be operated accurately with the line of sight directed to the other side, which is an extremely excellent effect.

(4). It is a gun grip type remote control,
By arranging the trigger type switch in the position where the index finger can be operated with the index finger and the position where the pad mouse can be operated with the thumb, respectively, the operation with the thumb becomes smooth and the operability with one hand can be improved. It has an extremely excellent effect.

(5). Since the plurality of push button switches of the pad mouse are fan-shaped in the front, rear, left and right respectively, it has an extremely excellent effect that the operation due to the unstable switch operation can be prevented.

(6). Furthermore, since the problem is only the physically simple shape, the erroneous operation preventing means has an extremely excellent effect that it can be constructed easily and inexpensively.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a gun grip type remote controller according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a gun grip type remote controller having a different trigger die switch structure.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the pad mouse in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a left or right side view of FIG.

5 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Grip part 2 Barrel part 3,3a Trigger button switch 4 Guide cover 4a, 4b Protrusion 5 Pad mouse 5a-5d Push button switch 6 Transmitter part 7,8 Boundary line 9,9a Misoperation prevention guide 10 Protrusion

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A remote controller having a trigger switch, wherein the remote controller is provided with an erroneous operation preventing means around the trigger switch. 2. A remote controller equipped with a pad mouse composed of a plurality of push button switches, wherein a remote controller with an erroneous operation preventing function is provided with erroneous operation preventing means provided around the pad mouse. 3. A remote controller having a pad mouse composed of a plurality of push button switches, wherein the remote controller is provided with means for clearly indicating the boundaries of the push button switches. 4. The remote controller with an erroneous operation preventing function according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the remote controller is a gun grip type remote controller including a trigger type switch and a pad mouse. 5. The trigger die switch is in a position where it can be operated by an index finger, and the pad mouse is in a position where it can be operated by a thumb.
The remote controller with the erroneous operation prevention function according to claim 4, wherein the remote controllers are arranged respectively. 6. The remote controller with an erroneous operation preventing function according to claim 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein the plurality of push button switches of the pad mouse are formed in a fan shape in front, rear, left and right respectively. 7. The erroneous operation preventing means for the trigger die switch is a guide cover provided with a gap for inserting a finger on the trigger die switch. Remote control with erroneous operation prevention function. 8. The remote controller with an erroneous operation preventing function according to claim 1, wherein the erroneous operation preventing means of the trigger die switch is a plurality of protrusions installed around the trigger die switch. 9. The pad mouse erroneous operation preventing means is a fence-shaped convex portion provided so as to surround all or part of the periphery of the pad mouse.
The remote controller with the erroneous operation prevention function described in 4, 5, or 6. 10. The erroneous operation preventing means for the pad mouse is
7. The remote controller with an erroneous operation prevention function according to claim 2, wherein the remote controller is a discontinuous fence-shaped convex portion installed around the pad mouse. 11. A remote controller with an erroneous operation preventing function according to claim 3, wherein a home position is provided at a central position of the means for clearly indicating the boundary. 12. The remote controller with an erroneous operation preventing function according to claim 11, wherein the home position is a protrusion. 13. The remote controller with an erroneous operation preventing function according to claim 3, 11 or 12, wherein the means for clearly indicating the boundary is formed by a groove, a protrusion or a step.