JPH07307987A - Remote control device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a remote control device which can eliminate the complication of display and can improve its handling facilitation. CONSTITUTION:The temperature information, the clock time information and the timer time information which are set by the key operations of an operating part are selectively displayed in the 1st display patterns 35 and 36 of seven segments used for numerical display. These display contents age shown in each 2nd display pattern. When the clock time signal information is displayed, the hour information is shown in the patterns 35 and 36 and the minute information is shown in the 2nd display patterns 45 and 46 every 30 minutes in two steps.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote control device used in an air conditioner or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Home appliances such as air conditioners are provided with a remote control device for setting operating conditions.
This remote control device transmits information based on the user's key operation to the air conditioner, which is the device to be controlled, and can easily command the operating conditions even from a remote location.

Such a remote control device is
In addition to keys for setting operating conditions, a liquid crystal display unit for displaying the setting contents is provided. This liquid crystal display section has operation modes (automatic mode, cooling mode, dry mode, heating mode), set temperature information for indoor temperature,
Various display patterns are provided to display timer time information (on timer time, off timer time), clock time information (for example, 12:00), and the like.

[0004]

Problem to be Solved by the Invention Clock time For example, "1
In the display of "2:00", there is one 7-segment display pattern to display the numerical value "1", one 7-segment display pattern to display the numerical value "2", and the clock mark ":" One display pattern is required, and two 7-segment display patterns are required to display the numerical value "00".

There are many other display patterns in the liquid crystal display section, and the display tends to be complicated and difficult to read. The present invention has taken the above circumstances into consideration, and an object of the present invention is to provide a remote control device which eliminates the complexity of display and improves usability.

[0006]

A remote control device according to a first aspect of the present invention transmits information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, and has a first display pattern for displaying numerical values, a temperature display, and an hour display. , A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns each of which serves as an index of minute display, an operation unit, and temperature information and clock time information are selectively displayed in the first display pattern according to the operation of the operation unit. Means, and means for informing the display content of the first display pattern by each second display pattern.

The remote control device of the second invention is for transmitting information based on an operation to a device to be controlled. Each of the first display pattern for displaying a numerical value, the temperature display, the hour display and the 30-minute display. Multiple second indicators
A display unit having a display pattern, an operation unit, temperature information,
Means for selectively displaying the clock time information and the timer time information in a first display pattern in accordance with the operation of the operation section, and means for informing the display content of the first display pattern by each second display pattern. , When displaying the clock time information,
The time information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in 30-minute units by the second display pattern serving as an index of the 30-minute display.

A remote control device according to a third aspect of the present invention transmits information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, and has a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value, and a temperature display, an hour display, and a 30-minute display. Multiple second indicators
A display unit having a display pattern, an operation unit, temperature information and clock time information, selectively according to the operation of the operation unit,
A means for displaying the first display pattern, a means for notifying the display content of the first display pattern by each second display pattern, and a time and time information display, first, a clock set mode is determined to display hour information and minute information. The first display pattern is sequentially switched and displayed, and thereafter, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in 30-minute units by the second display pattern serving as an index of the 30-minute display. Means and means for changing the hour information according to the operation of the operation section when the hour information is displayed in the clock set mode, and minute information when operating the operation section when the minute information is displayed in the clock set mode. And means for changing it accordingly.

A remote control device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the remote control device according to the third aspect, wherein the operating portion has an hour key and a minute key, and when the hour information is displayed in the clock set mode, the hour information is displayed. And a means for changing the minute information in accordance with the operation of the minute key of the operation unit when the minute information is displayed in the timepiece setting mode.

The remote control device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention transmits information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, and has a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value, a temperature display, an hour display, a minute display, and an ON timer. Display unit having a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators of the mode and the off timer mode, the operation unit, and the temperature information, the on-timer time information, and the off-timer time information, selectively according to the operation of the operation unit. , A means for displaying the first display pattern, a means for notifying the display content of the first display pattern by each second display pattern, and when the incoming timer time information is displayed, the incoming timer time information is displayed on the operation unit. And a means for changing the off-timer time information according to the operation of the operation unit when the off-timer time information is displayed.

A remote control device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention transmits information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, and has a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value, a temperature display, an hour display, a minute display, and an ON timer. A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators of the mode and the off timer mode, an operation unit, temperature information, on-timer time information, and fixed off-timer time information according to the operation of the operation unit. Selectively, means for displaying the first display pattern, means for notifying the display contents of the first display pattern by each second display pattern, and operation of the incoming timer time information when the incoming timer time information is displayed. And a means for changing the operation according to the operation of the unit.

A remote control device according to a seventh aspect of the present invention transmits information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, and includes a first display pattern for displaying numerical values, a temperature display, an hour display, a 30-minute display, and an input. A display section having a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators of the timer mode and the off timer mode, an operation section, temperature information, and on-timer time information,
And a means for displaying the off-timer time information in a first display pattern selectively according to the operation of the operation section, a means for informing the display content of the first display pattern by each second display pattern, and an on-timer. When displaying the time information, the time information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in 30-minute units by the second display pattern that serves as an index of the 30-minute display. First time information
Means for displaying in a display pattern and displaying minute information in two stages in 30-minute units by a second display pattern that serves as an index for 30-minute display.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the remote control device according to the seventh aspect, when the incoming timer time information is displayed, a means for changing the incoming timer time information in accordance with the operation of the operation unit, and a switch. When the timer time information is displayed, a means for changing the off timer time according to the operation of the operation unit is provided.

A remote control device according to a ninth aspect of the present invention transmits information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, and includes a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value, a temperature display, an hour display, a 30-minute display, and an input. A display section having a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators of the timer mode and the off timer mode, an operation section, temperature information, and on-timer time information,
And means for selectively displaying the fixed off-timer time information in a first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit,
A means for notifying the display contents of the display pattern by each second display pattern, and a second display which serves as an index of the hour information in the first display pattern and the minute information in displaying the incoming timer time information. It is provided with a unit for displaying in two steps in 30-minute units according to a pattern, and a unit for changing the input timer time information according to the operation of the operation unit when the input timer time information is displayed.

In the remote control device of the tenth aspect of the invention, in which information based on an operation is transmitted to a device to be controlled, a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value and a temperature display, an hour display, a minute display, an ON timer mode, A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns each serving as an indicator of the off timer mode, an operation unit, and temperature information, on-timer time information, and off-timer time information are selectively selected according to a key operation on the operation unit. , A means for displaying in the first display pattern, a means for notifying the display contents of the first display pattern by each second display pattern, and a time information and a minute information in the first display pattern when displaying the incoming timer time information. A means for sequentially switching and displaying the time information, a means for changing the time information according to the operation of the operation unit when the hour information is displayed, and a means for operating the minute information when the minute information is displayed. And means for changing in accordance with.

The remote control device of the eleventh aspect of the present invention transmits information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, and has a first display pattern for displaying numerical values, and temperature display, hour display, 30-minute display, timer. A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns each serving as an index of the mode, an operation unit having a temperature key, a time key, and a timer key, and temperature information, clock time information, and timer time information for operating the operation unit. Accordingly, the means for displaying the first display pattern, the means for notifying the display contents of the first display pattern by the respective second display patterns, and the time for displaying the clock time information, first determine the clock set mode. The hour information and minute information are sequentially switched and displayed in the first display pattern, and thereafter, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern and the minute information is displayed in the second display as an index of the 30-minute display. There is a pattern for displaying the time in 30-minute steps in two steps.When the time information is displayed in the clock setting mode, the time information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit, and the minute information is displayed in the clock setting mode. When displaying the incoming timer time information, a means for changing the minute information in accordance with the operation of the operation unit, a means for sequentially switching and displaying the hour information and minute information in the first display pattern, and an hour information display And a means for changing the hour information in accordance with the operation of the operation unit when the display is performed, and a unit for changing the minute information in response to the operation of the operation unit when the minute information is displayed.

A remote control device according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the remote control device according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects,
The controlled device is an air conditioner. A remote control device according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in which information based on an operation is transmitted to an air conditioner, includes a first display pattern for displaying numerical values, and temperature display, hour display, minute display, timer mode, air volume display A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns serving as indexes, an operation unit having a temperature key, a time key, a timer key, and an air volume key, and temperature information, clock time information, timer time information, and an air volume level are displayed on the operation unit. Means for selectively displaying the first display pattern according to the key operation of the second display pattern and the display content of the first display pattern for each second display pattern.
And a means for notifying by a display pattern.

[0018]

In the remote control device of the first invention,
Temperature information and clock time information based on the operation of the operation unit
The first display pattern for displaying numerical values is selectively displayed.
This display content is notified by each second display pattern as an index.

In the remote control device according to the second aspect of the invention, when the clock time information is displayed, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern for numerical value display and the minute information is displayed in the second display pattern serving as an index of the 30 minute display. It is displayed in two steps every 30 minutes.

In the remote control device according to the third aspect of the invention, particularly when displaying the clock time information, the clock setting mode is first determined and the hour information and the minute information are displayed for the numerical values.
The display patterns are sequentially switched and displayed. After that, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in units of 30 minutes by the second display pattern serving as an index of the 30-minute display. Further, when the hour information is displayed in the clock set mode, the hour information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit. When the minute information is displayed in the clock setting mode, the minute information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit.

In the remote control device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when displaying the clock time information, the clock setting mode is first set and the hour information and the minute information are sequentially switched and displayed in the first display pattern. After that, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in units of 30 minutes by the second display pattern serving as an index of the 30-minute display. Further, when the hour information is displayed in the clock set mode, the hour information is changed according to the operation of the hour key of the operation unit. When the minute information is displayed in the clock setting mode, the minute information is changed according to the operation of the minute key of the operation unit.

In the remote control device of the fifth invention, when the incoming timer time information is displayed, the incoming timer time information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit. When the off timer time information is displayed, the off timer time information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit.

In the remote control device of the sixth aspect of the invention, the off timer time information is fixed. Only the on-timer time information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit. In the remote control device of the seventh invention, when displaying the incoming timer time information, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern and the minute information is displayed in two steps in 30-minute units by the second display pattern serving as an index of the 30-minute display. Is displayed in. When displaying the off-timer time information, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in 30-minute units by the second display pattern serving as an index of the 30-minute display.

In the remote control device of the eighth invention, when displaying the incoming timer time information, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in 30-minute units by the second display pattern serving as an index of the 30-minute display. Is displayed in two steps.
When displaying the incoming timer time information, the incoming timer time information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit. Further, when the off timer time information is displayed, the off timer time is changed according to the operation of the operation unit.

In the remote control device of the ninth invention, the off timer time information is fixed. When displaying the incoming timer time information, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern,
By the second display pattern where the minute information serves as an index for the 30 minute display
It is displayed in two steps every 30 minutes. When displaying the incoming timer time information, the incoming timer time information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit.

In the remote control device according to the tenth aspect of the invention, when the incoming timer time information is displayed, the hour information and the minute information are sequentially switched and displayed in the first display pattern. When the time information is displayed, the time information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit. When the minute information is displayed, the minute information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit.

In the remote control device of the eleventh aspect of the invention, when displaying the clock time information, the clock setting mode is first set and the hour information and the minute information are sequentially switched and displayed in the first display pattern. After this, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is used as the index for the 30 minute display.
It is displayed in two steps every 30 minutes depending on the display pattern. When the hour information is displayed in the clock set mode, the hour information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit. When the minute information is displayed in the clock setting mode, the minute information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit. On the other hand, when displaying the incoming timer time information, the hour information and the minute information are sequentially switched and displayed in the first display pattern. When the time information is displayed, the time information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit. When the minute information is displayed, the minute information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit.

In the remote control device of the twelfth invention, the air conditioner is the device to be controlled. In the remote control device of the thirteenth invention, the air conditioner serves as a control target device, and the temperature information, the clock time information, the timer time information, and the air volume level based on the key operation of the operation unit are the first for numerical display. Displayed selectively according to the display pattern. This display content is notified by each second display pattern as an index.

[0029]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 is an indoor unit of an air conditioner, which has a suction port 2 and a blowout port 3 on the front surface,
A light receiving portion 4 is provided on the side of the air outlet 3. The remote control device 10 of the present invention is attached to the indoor unit 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, the remote control device 10 has a liquid crystal display section 11 on the upper part of the main body and an operation section below it. A temperature key (for raising) 12, a temperature key (for lowering) 13, a run / stop key 14, a wind direction key 15 for setting the direction of blown air, and a blown air volume are set on the operation unit. Air volume key 16 for sleep, sleep key 17 for setting comfortable air conditioning at bedtime, operation switching key 18 for switching operation modes (automatic mode, cooling mode, dry mode, heating mode), ON timer mode for setting An on-timer key 21, an off-timer key 22 for setting an off-timer mode, and an hour key 23 and a minute key 24 as time keys for setting time are provided.

The details of the liquid crystal display unit 11 are shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display unit 11 is divided into three areas, an operation mode display area, a set temperature display area, and an air volume display area. In the operation mode display area, display patterns 31, 3 of “automatic mode”, “cooling mode”, “dry mode”, and “heating mode”, respectively.
2, 33, 34 are provided.

In the set temperature display area, the first display patterns 35 and 36 consisting of 7-segment elements for numerical value display, the (second) display pattern 37 of the "transmission" mark for notifying the transmission, and the index of the temperature display. In addition, a (standard) character (second) display pattern 38 for notifying that the set temperature is standard, and a (clock) mark (second) display pattern 3 serving as an indicator of the clock display setting mode and the timer mode
9. (Second) display patterns 41 and 42 of "upward" and "downward" marks which are indicators of whether the set temperature is higher or lower than the standard in the "automatic mode", and "driving" marks which are indicators during driving. (Second) display pattern 43, (° C) character (second) display pattern 43 serving as an index of temperature display,
Second display pattern 4 of "hour" character that serves as an indicator of hour display
4, second display pattern 45 of "30" character which is an index of 30 minutes display, second display pattern 46 of "minute" character which is an index of minute information display, of "ON" character which is an index of ON timer mode A second display pattern 47 and a second display pattern 48 of "OFF" character which is an indicator of the OFF timer mode are provided.

Here, in the "automatic mode", a display indicating whether the set temperature is higher or lower than the standard is displayed. When the "cooling", "heating" or "dry" other than the "automatic mode", the set temperature is set. Numerical value For example, displayed at 28 ℃. In some cases, the remote control device may be provided with a temperature sensor to display the detected temperature.

In the air volume display area, an "automatic" character that serves as an index for automatic air volume control, a "shizuka" character that serves as an index for operation with low air volume sound, and a "notice" for notifying whether the air volume level is strong or weak. Each (second) display pattern 51, 52, 53 of the "air volume level" mark is provided.

The control circuit of FIG. 4 is mounted in the main body of the remote control device 10. As shown in FIG.
The CPU 60 has the above-mentioned liquid crystal display unit 11, temperature key 12,
A temperature key 13, a run / stop key 14, a wind direction key 15, an air volume key 16, a sleep key 17, an on timer key 21, an off timer key 22, an hour key 23, and a minute key 24 are connected. Further, the CPU 60 transmits the infrared light to the transmitter 6
1, the battery power source 62 is connected.

The CPU 60 displays the information (operating conditions) set by the key operation of the operation section on the liquid crystal display section 11 and transmits it from the transmission section 61 to the indoor unit 1 of the control target equipment by infrared light. It mainly has the following functional means.

[1] Temperature information, clock time information, on-timer time information, and fixed (1 hour) off-timer time information are selectively selected according to the key operation of the operation section.
Means for displaying with the first display pattern 35, 36 for displaying the numerical value of 1.

[2] Means for informing the display contents of the first display patterns 35 and 36 by lighting each second display pattern as an index. [3] When displaying the clock time information, first determine the clock set mode and display the hour information and the minute information in the first display patterns 35, 3
Then, the hour information is displayed in the first display patterns 35 and 36, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in 30-minute units by the second display patterns 45 and 46, which are indicators of the 30-minute display. Means to display.

[4] A means for changing the hour information in response to the operation of the hour key 23 when the hour information is displayed in the clock set mode. [5] A means for changing the minute information according to the operation of the minute key 24 when the minute information is displayed in the clock setting mode.

[6] When displaying the incoming timer time information, the hour information is displayed by the first display patterns 35 and 36, and the minute information is displayed.
A means for displaying in two steps in 30-minute units by the second display patterns 45 and 46, which are indicators of 30-minute display.

[7] A means for changing the input timer time information according to the operation of the hour key 23 and the minute key 24 when the input timer time information is displayed. Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.

(A) First, a typical display example of the liquid crystal display unit 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. When the operation switching key 18 is operated to select the automatic mode and the operation / stop key 14 is turned on in that state, the automatic operation in which the set temperature is set to a predetermined standard value is started in the air conditioner.
At this time, the display on the liquid crystal display unit 11 is in the state shown in FIG.

When the temperature key 12 is turned on once during operation, the set temperature rises by 1 ° C. above the standard value. At this time,
The display on the liquid crystal display unit 11 is in the state shown in FIG. Temperature key 1
Each time 2 is turned on, the set temperature rises by 1 ° C from the standard value. When the temperature key 13 is turned on, each time the temperature key 13 is turned on, the set temperature is lowered by 1 ° C. from the standard value.

When the operation switching key 18 is operated to select the cooling mode and the operation / stop key 14 is turned on in that state, the cooling operation is started in the air conditioner. At this time, the display on the liquid crystal display unit 11 is in the state shown in FIG. The numerical values displayed in the 7-segment display patterns 35 and 36 are set temperatures and can be changed by operating the temperature keys 12 and 13. In this case, the fact that the numerical value is the temperature is indicated by the lighting of the display pattern 44 of the "° C" mark.

When the operation / stop key 14 is turned on during operation, the operation of the air conditioner is stopped. When one of the hour key 23 and the minute key 24 is turned on at the time of this operation stop, the display of the liquid crystal display unit 11 becomes the state of FIG. 8 or 9, and the clock time (current time) is displayed. The display of the clock time will be described in detail later.

(B) Specific display control of the CPU 60 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11. When the operation / stop key 14 is pressed to start the operation (YES in step 101), the flag flag ₁ is set to "1" (step 102). In addition, run / stop key 14
When the operation is stopped by pressing (YES in step 103), the flag flag ₁ is set to "0" (step 104).

When either the hour key 23 or the minute key 24 is turned on (YES in steps 105 and 106), flag ₁
Is "0" (YES in step 107), that is, when the operation is stopped, the clock setting mode routine is executed (step 108). This clock set mode routine is for displaying and setting the clock time "XX hour YY minute" (including no change from the previous time), and the details will be described later.

After the clock set mode routine, it is determined whether "YY minutes" of the clock time "XX hours YY minutes" is less than 30 minutes (step 110). If the "YY minute" is less than 30 minutes (YES in step 110), the time information "XX" of the clock time is displayed in the 7-segment display patterns 35 and 36 and the "hour" character is displayed as shown in FIG. The display pattern 44 lights up (step 111). "YY minutes" is regarded as "0 minutes" and is not displayed.

If "YY minutes" is 30 minutes or more (step 110)
No.), as shown in FIG. 9, the time information "XX" of the clock time is displayed in the display patterns 35 and 36, and the display pattern 44 of the "hour" character is turned on. The "YY minute" is regarded as "30 minutes", and the display pattern 45 of the "30" character and the display pattern 46 of the "minute" character are both turned on (step 112). In other words, "YY minutes" are displayed in two steps every 30 minutes.

If the flag ₁ is "1" in the determination of step 107, that is, if the vehicle is operating, the timer display routine is executed (step 113). This timer display routine is for displaying the on-timer time or off-timer time set by the on-timer set mode routine (step 117) or off-timer set mode routine (step 123) described later. To do.

When the input timer key 21 is turned on (YES in step 114), flag _{2 which} is an index of whether the input timer time is set is determined (step 115).
). If the incoming timer time is not set, flag ₂ is "0".

If flag ₂ is "0" (step 115
YES), regardless of the state of flag ₁ (step 116),
That is, if the incoming timer time is not set, the incoming timer set mode routine is executed regardless of whether the operation is in progress or stopped (step 117). This on-timer set mode routine is for starting the operation of the air conditioner at the desired "HH", and the details will be described later.

When the input timer time "HH time" is set (changed) in the input timer set mode routine (including the same change as the previous time), flag ₂ is set to "1" (step 118).

If flag ₁ is "1" (YES in step 119), that is, if the vehicle is in operation, an operation stop command is transmitted (step 120). By the transmission of this operation stop command, the operation of the air conditioner is stopped, and the operation start at "HH" set above is awaited.

In the determination of step 115, flag
_{If 2} is "1", that is, if the incoming timer time has already been set, the incoming timer time is cleared (step 121) and flag ₂ is set to "0" (step 122).

When the off timer key 22 is turned on (YES in step 123), flag _{3 which} is an index of whether or not the off timer time is set is determined (step 124).
). If the off timer time is not set, flag ₃ is "0".

Flag ₃ is "0" and flag ₁ is "1"
If so (YES in steps 124 and 125), that is, if the off timer time is not set and the operation is in progress, the off timer set mode routine is executed (step 126). This off timer set mode routine is for stopping the operation of the air conditioner after "1 hour", and a fixed "1 hour" is set as the off timer time. After the off-timer set mode routine, flag ₃ is set to "1" (step 127).

In the judgment of step 124, flag
_{If 3} is "1", that is, if the off timer time has already been set, the off timer time is cleared (step 128), and flag ₃ is set to "0" (step 129).

Further, in the determination of step 125, flag
_{If 1} is "0", that is, if the air conditioner is stopped, no processing related to the timer is performed. Up to this point, the overall flow of control has been described. The following is a description of the clock set mode routine of step 108, the timer display routine of step 113, and the incoming timer set mode routine of step 117.

(C) The timepiece setting mode routine of step 108 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 12, the flowchart of FIG. 13 and the display example of FIG. State A in Figure 14
As described above, it is assumed that some kind of display such as temperature display is made on the liquid crystal display unit 11. Where the hour key 2
When one of the 3 key and the minute key 24 is turned on to enter the routine, the time information "XX hour" of the clock time (current time) by clocking the clock signal is displayed (step
201). For example, if the clock time is “15:32”,
“15:00” is displayed (state B in FIG. 14). In addition, when the CPU 60 is reset at the time of writing, when the battery is replaced, or the like, "00:00" of XX = 00 and YY = 00 is the clock time.

At the same time that the time information "XX hour" is displayed, the time count t ₁ is cleared (step 202), and the time count t ₁ is immediately started. During the period until the time count t ₁ reaches “3 seconds”, the hour key 23
The operation of the and minute keys 24 is monitored (steps 203, 20).
4,204b, 205).

When the time count t ₁ reaches "3 seconds" without operating the hour key 23 (YES in step 203) or when the minute key 24 is operated within the time count t ₁ of "3 seconds" ( Step 204b), minute information of clock time "YY
"Minute" is displayed (step 218). That is, if the clock time is "15:32", "32 minutes" is displayed (Fig.
14 states C).

At the same time that the minute information "YY minutes" is displayed, the time count t ₃ is cleared (step 219), and the time count t ₃ is immediately started. Minute key 24 for the period until this time count t ₃ reaches “3 seconds”
Is monitored (steps 220, 221, 222).

When the time count t ₃ reaches "3 seconds" without operating the minute key 24 (YES in step 220),
The routine ends. In this case, the clock time is fixed without change.

When the status B is displayed, the hour key 2 is pressed within 3 seconds.
When 3 is turned on (YES in step 204), the time count t ₂ is cleared (step 206). And f
It is determined whether lag ₁ is "0" (step 207).
).

If flag ₁ is "0" (step 207:
YES), that is, when the operation is stopped, the hour setting mode is displayed and the display pattern 39 of the "clock" mark blinks (step 208, state D in FIG. 14). At this time, the time count t ₂ is advanced, and the operation of the temperature key 12, the operation of the temperature key 13, the operation of the hour key 23, and other key operations are monitored until the value reaches “3 seconds”. (Steps 209 to 213).

When flag ₁ is "1" in step 207, that is, when the vehicle is in operation, only the hour information is displayed and the change setting operation cannot be performed. What remains time count t ₂ is no key operation to reach "3 seconds" (YES in step 209), the process proceeds to a separatory information display described above (step 218) (the state of FIG. 14 E). In this case, the time information "XX hour" of the clock time is fixed without change.

If the hour key 23 is turned on before the time count t ₂ reaches "3 seconds" (YES in step 212),
The time information "XX hour" of the clock time is incremented by "1 hour" (step 214). This increase is performed every time the hour key 23 is turned on. For example, when the hour key 23 is turned on twice, the hour information "XX hour" is increased by "2 hours".

Even when the temperature key 12 is turned on instead of the hour key 23 (YES in step 210), the hour information "XX hour" is similarly increased. When the temperature key 13 is turned on (step 211), the hour information "XX hour" is turned on each time it is turned on.
Is decreased by "1 hour" (step 215).

Thus, each time the hour information "XX hour" is changed, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 (step 216).
, State F in FIG. 14). Also, each time the key is turned on, the time count t ₂ is cleared (step 217
), "3 seconds" waiting for key operation is newly prepared.

When the change of the hour information "XX hour" is completed and the time count t ₂ reaches "3 seconds" (YE of step 209)
If the minute key 23 is turned on before the time count t ₂ reaches "3 seconds" (YES in step 212b), the process moves to the minute information display in step 218 (state E in FIG. 14). At this time, the changed time information "XX hour" is confirmed.

Thereafter, when the minute key 24 is turned on within 3 seconds when the minute information "YY minute" of the state E is displayed (YES in step 221), the time count t ₄ is cleared (step 223). Then, it is determined whether flag ₁ is "0" (step 224).

If flag ₁ is "0" (step 224:
YES), that is, when the operation is stopped, the minute setting mode is displayed and the "clock" mark display pattern 39 blinks (step 208, state I in FIG. 14). If flag ₁ is "1" (NO in step 224), the display is performed for 3 seconds regardless of the operation, and the display is ended.

When the minute information display of the state I is started (step 22)
5), temperature key 1 for 3 seconds based on time count t _4.
2 operation, temperature key 13 operation, minute key 24 operation, and other key operations are monitored (steps 226 to 23).
0).

Time count t without any key operation
_{When 4} reaches "3 seconds" (YES in step 226), the routine ends. When the divided key 24 is turned on before the time count t ₄ is to reach the "3 seconds" (step 229
YES), the minute information "YY minutes" of the clock time is increased by "1 minute" (step 231). This increase is performed every time the minute key 24 is turned on. For example, the minute key 24 is 2
When turned on, the minute information "YY minute" is increased by "2 minutes".

When the temperature key 12 is turned on instead of the minute key 24 (YES in step 227), the minute information "YY minute" is also increased. When the temperature key 13 is turned on (step 228), the minute information "YY minute" is displayed each time the temperature key 13 is turned on
Is decremented by "1 minute" (step 232).

Thus, each time the minute information "YY minute" is changed, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11 (step 234).
, State G in FIG. 14). The time count t ₄ is cleared each time the key is turned on (step 235).
), "3 seconds" waiting for key operation is newly prepared.

When the time count t ₄ reaches "3 seconds" after the change of the minute information "YY minute" is completed (YES in step 226).
), The routine ends. At this time, the changed minute information “YY minute” is confirmed.

After the confirmation, the time information "XX hour" is displayed in the display patterns 35 and 36 by steps 109 to 112, and "YY" is displayed.
"Minute" is a display pattern of "30" and "minute" characters
5, 46 are displayed in two steps every 30 minutes (state H in FIG. 14).

(D) The on-timer set mode routine of step 117 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 15 and the display example of FIG. When the on-timer set mode routine is entered, the on-timer mode is displayed and the "clock" mark display pattern 39 lights up, and the already-set on-timer time "HH" is displayed (step
301, 302, state A in FIG. 16).

Simultaneously with the display of the incoming timer time "HH", the time count t ₅ is cleared (step 303), and the time count t ₅ is immediately started. The period until the time count t ₅ reaches "3 seconds", the operation when the key 23, the operation of partial keys 24, and other key operation is monitored (step 304-308).

Time count t without any key operation
_{When 5} reaches “3 seconds” (YES in step 304), the display switches to the set temperature display (step 309, state B in FIG. 16),
The routine ends.

If the hour key 23 is turned on before the time count t ₅ reaches "3 seconds" (YES in step 305),
The incoming timer time "HH" is incremented by "1 hour" (step 310). This increase is performed every time the hour key 23 is turned on. For example, when the hour key 23 is turned on three times, the incoming timer time "HH hour" is increased by "3 hours".
(State C in FIG. 16).

When the minute key 24 is turned on (step 306
YES), the "30" character display pattern 45 and the "minute" character display pattern 46 are repeatedly turned on and off (step 311, state D in FIG. 16). That is,
It is possible to add or remove 30 minutes from the input timer time "HH".

After the operation is finished, the time count t ₅ becomes "3".
When “second” is reached (YES in step 304), the temperature display is switched (step 309, state B in FIG. 16) and the routine ends. At this time, the input timer time is “HH time” or “HH time +30 minutes”. "Is confirmed.

When setting the on-timer during operation, the operation stop command is transmitted as described above (step 120). At this time, if the entry timer time is set to "18:00", the display becomes the state E of FIG. When the input timer key 21 is turned on, the input timer set mode is reset (state F in FIG. 16). When the off timer key 22 is turned on in this state, the mode is switched to the off timer set mode (state G in FIG. 16).

(E) The timer display routine of step 113 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. flag ₂
Is "1" (YES in step 401), that is, if the incoming timer time "HH" is set, it is displayed (step 403).

If flag ₃ is "1" (step 402
YES), that is, if the off timer time "1 hour" is set, it is displayed (step 404). In this way, the first display patterns 35 and 36 selectively display a plurality of types of numerical information such as temperature information, clock time information, and timer time information, and what is the display content of the first display patterns 35 and 36. Since this is notified by each second display pattern prepared as an index, the number of display patterns in the liquid crystal display unit 11 is reduced and the display complexity is eliminated. Therefore, reading on the liquid crystal display unit 11 becomes easy, and usability for setting operating conditions is significantly improved.

When the clock time is displayed, the hour information is first displayed.
Since the display is made by the display patterns 35 and 36 and the minute information is adopted by the two-step display in 30-minute units by turning on and off the character "30 minutes", the clock time can be roughly, easily and quickly determined.

When setting the operating conditions, a detailed clock time display like an actual clock is often a hindrance, and displaying the minute information in two steps in 30-minute units is more convenient than that. It is convenient for understanding and can greatly contribute to the improvement of usability.

Further, when displaying the clock time, since the clock set mode is first set and the hour information and the minute information are sequentially switched and displayed by the first display patterns 35 and 36, the clock time is detailed up to the minute information. Of course it is possible to know. Moreover, it is possible to always set the clock time to the correct state by the clock set mode.

Minute information is also displayed when displaying the incoming timer time.
Since it is displayed in two steps every 30 minutes, the incoming timer time can be set easily and quickly. For the off timer time,
Since "1 hour", which seems to be frequently set, is fixed and automatically set, the operation is simple and convenient.

Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 18 and 19, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same step numbers and reference numerals.

Here, the incoming timer mode setting routine is different from that of the first embodiment. Other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment. When the on-timer set mode routine is entered, the on-timer mode is displayed, the "clock" mark display pattern 39 lights up, and the already-set on-timer time "HH" is displayed (steps 301, 30).
2, state A in Figure 19).

Simultaneously with the display of the incoming timer time "HH", the time count t ₅ is cleared (step 303), and the time count t ₅ is immediately started. The period until the time count t ₅ reaches "3 seconds", the operation when the key 23, the operation of partial keys 24, and other key operation is monitored (step 304-308).

Time count t without any key operation
_{When 5} reaches "3 seconds" (YES in step 304), the temperature display is switched (step 309, state B in FIG. 19), and the routine ends.

If any key is turned on before the time count t ₅ reaches "3 seconds", the already-lit "clock" mark display pattern 39 begins to blink (step 321, FIG. 19). State H), the time count t ₆ is cleared (step 322), and the time count t ₆ is immediately started. The period until the time count t ₆ reaches "3 seconds", the operation when the key 23, the operation of partial keys 24, and other key operation is monitored (step 323-329).

Time count t without any key operation
_{When 6} reaches "3 seconds" (YES in step 323), the display switches to the set temperature display (step 309, state B in FIG. 19),
The routine ends.

If the hour key 23 is turned on before the time count t ₆ reaches "3 seconds" (YES in step 325),
The incoming timer time "HH" is increased by "1 hour" (step 331). This increase is performed every time the hour key 23 is turned on. For example, when the hour key 23 is turned on three times, the incoming timer time "HH hour" is increased by "3 hours".
(State C in FIG. 19).

Even if the temperature key 12 is turned on instead of the hour key 23 (YES in step 326), the same setting can be performed. When the temperature key 13 is turned on (YES in step 327), the on-timer time "HH hour" is decreased by "1 hour" each time it is turned on (step 332).
).

When the minute key 24 is turned on (step 324
YES), the "30" character display pattern 45 and the "minute" character display pattern 46 are repeatedly turned on and off (step 330, state D or state I in FIG. 16). In other words, 30 minutes can be added to or removed from the incoming timer time "HH".

After the operation is finished, the time count t ₆ becomes "3".
When “second” is reached (YES in step 323), the temperature display is switched (step 309, state B in FIG. 16) and the routine ends. At this time, the input timer time is “HH time” or “HH time +30 minutes”. "Is confirmed.

In the case of this embodiment, the time information of the ON timer time can be set not only by operating the hour key 23 but also by operating the temperature keys 12 and 13, so that even a person unfamiliar with the operation can easily handle it. Moreover, since the display pattern 39 of the "clock" mark blinks when the timer time is set, the user himself / herself surely knows that the timer time is being set, and setting mistakes are prevented.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the off timer mode setting routine is different from the first and second embodiments, and other configurations and operations are the same as those in the second embodiment.

That is, in the first and second embodiments, a fixed "1 hour" is automatically set as the off timer time, but in the third embodiment the off timer time is variable. The specific control relating to the off timer time is performed by referring to the flowchart of FIG.
Is replaced with the off timer time "HH", and the second display pattern 4 of the "ON" character is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 11.
Instead of 7, the second display pattern 48 of "OFF" character is turned on.

A display example of the third embodiment is shown in FIG. A to I are display examples in the incoming timer mode setting routine, and A ′ to I ′ are display examples in the off timer mode setting routine.

In the case of the third embodiment, the time information of the on timer time and the off timer time can be set not only by operating the hour key 23 but also by operating the temperature keys 12 and 13, so that even a person unfamiliar with the operation can easily handle it. . Moreover, since the display pattern 39 of the "clock" mark blinks when the timer time is set, the user himself / herself surely knows that the timer time is being set, and setting mistakes are prevented.

Next explained is the fourth embodiment of the invention. In the fourth embodiment, the input timer mode setting routine and the off timer mode setting routine are slightly different from those of the second and third embodiments, and other configurations and operations are the same as those of the respective embodiments.

That is, the control of the incoming timer mode set routine is shown in FIG. 21, and the time information of the incoming timer time "HH
In addition to the function of setting the "hour", the control of steps 341 to 350 executed in response to the operation of the minute key 24 is adopted so that the minute information "MM minute" can be finely set.
In FIG. 21, the same parts as those in the second and third embodiments have the same step numbers and reference numerals.

The control of the off timer mode setting routine is as follows.
In FIG. 21, the input timer time “HH time” is replaced with the off timer time “HH time”, and the minute information “MM minutes” of the off timer time can be finely set in the same manner as above.

In the case of the fourth embodiment, since the time information of each of the on timer time and the off timer time can be set not only by the operation of the hour key 23 but also by the operation of the temperature keys 12 and 13, it is easy for an unskilled person to handle. . Moreover, since the display pattern 39 of the "clock" mark blinks when setting the timer time, the user himself / herself surely knows that the timer time is being set, and setting mistakes and the like are prevented. In particular, the on-timer time and the off-timer time can be finely set up to minute information, so that the user who requests fine time control can be satisfied.

In each of the above embodiments, the liquid crystal display unit 11
Although the second display pattern 53 of the “air volume level” mark is provided in the air volume display area of, the air volume level may be numerically displayed by the first display pattern 36 instead of the second display pattern 53. For example, each time the air volume key 16 is turned on, the air volume level is changed to a numerical value "1""2""3""4".
The display is switched in four stages in sequence. In this case, in order to notify that the display content of the first display pattern 36 is the air volume level, it is only necessary to newly provide the liquid crystal display unit 11 with a display pattern of "air volume" characters which is an index of the air volume level.

[0113]

As described above, according to the present invention, the temperature information, the clock time information, and / or the timer time information based on the key operation of the operation section are selectively displayed in the first display pattern for displaying numerical values. At the same time, since the display content is informed by each second display pattern as an index, it is possible to provide a remote control device which can reduce the complexity of display and improve the usability.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a liquid crystal display unit in each embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the air conditioner according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a main body of each embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control circuit in each embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of temperature display in each embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of temperature display in each embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of temperature display in each embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of clock time in each embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of clock time in each embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining overall control of each embodiment.

11 is a flowchart following FIG.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a clock set mode routine in each embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart following FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display example in a clock set mode in each embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of an incoming timer mode setting routine in the first embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display example in an incoming timer mode in the first embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a timer display routine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of an incoming timer mode setting routine in the second embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a display example in an incoming timer mode in the second embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a view showing a display example in an incoming timer mode and an off timer mode in the third embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart of an incoming timer mode routine in the fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Indoor unit, 10 ... Remote control device,
11 ... Liquid crystal display section, 12, 13 ... Temperature key, 21 ... On timer key, 22 ... Off timer key, 23 ... Hour key, 24 ...
Minute keys, 35, 36 ... First display pattern, 37-48 ...
Second display pattern, 60 ... CPU.

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. In a remote control device for transmitting information based on an operation to a controlled device, a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value and a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators for temperature display, hour display and minute display, respectively. A display unit having an operation unit, a unit for selectively displaying the temperature information and the clock time information in the first display pattern according to the operation of the operation unit, and the display content of the first display pattern. A means for giving notification by each of the second display patterns, and a remote control device. 2. In a remote control device for transmitting information based on an operation to a controlled device, a first display pattern for displaying numerical values and a plurality of second displays serving as indicators for temperature display, hour display, and 30-minute display, respectively. A display unit having a pattern, an operation unit, a unit for selectively displaying temperature information, clock time information, and timer time information in the first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit; Means for informing the display content of the display pattern by each of the second display patterns, and displaying the time information in the first display pattern and displaying the minute information as an index of the 30-minute display when displaying the clock time information. Two
A remote control device comprising means for displaying in two steps in 30-minute units according to a display pattern. 3. In a remote control device for transmitting information based on an operation to a controlled device, a first display pattern for displaying numerical values and a plurality of second displays serving as indicators for temperature display, hour display, and 30-minute display, respectively. A display unit having a pattern, an operation unit, a unit for selectively displaying the temperature information and the clock time information in the first display pattern according to the operation of the operation unit, and the display content of the first display pattern Means for notifying by the respective second display patterns, and in displaying the clock time information, first, a clock set mode is determined and hour information and minute information are sequentially switched and displayed in the first display pattern, and thereafter, Means for displaying hour information in the first display pattern and displaying minute information in two steps in 30-minute units by the second display pattern serving as an indicator of the 30-minute display; A unit for changing the hour information according to the operation of the operation unit when the hour information is displayed; and a unit for changing the minute information according to the operation of the operation unit when the minute information is displayed in the timepiece setting mode. A remote control device comprising means and. 4. The remote control device according to claim 3, wherein the operation unit has an hour key and a minute key, and when the hour information is displayed in the timepiece set mode, the hour information is displayed on the operation unit. And a means for changing the minute information according to the operation of the minute key of the operation unit when the minute information is displayed in the clock setting mode. Control device. 5. A remote control device for transmitting information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, a first display pattern for displaying numerical values, and an index for each of temperature display, hour display, minute display, ON timer mode, and OFF timer mode. A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns, and temperature information, on-timer time information, and off-timer time information, selectively according to the operation of the operation unit, the first display pattern And means for notifying the display content of the first display pattern by each of the second display patterns, and when the incoming timer time information is displayed, the incoming timer time information is used for the operation of the operation unit. And a means for changing the off-timer time information according to the operation of the operation unit when the off-timer time information is displayed. Remote control device to. 6. A remote control device for transmitting information based on an operation to a controlled device, wherein a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value and indicators of temperature display, hour display, minute display, ON timer mode, and OFF timer mode are provided. A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns, and temperature information, on-timer time information, and fixed off-timer time information, selectively according to the operation of the operation unit. Means for displaying in a display pattern, means for informing the display content of the first display pattern by each of the second display patterns, and, when the incoming timer time information is displayed, the incoming timer time information of the operating unit A remote control device comprising: means for changing according to an operation. 7. A remote control device for transmitting information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, each of a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value, a temperature display, an hour display, a 30-minute display, an on timer mode, and an off timer mode. A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns serving as indexes, an operation unit, and temperature information, ON timer time information, and OFF timer time information, selectively according to the operation of the operation unit, the first display. Pattern means, means for notifying the display content of the first display pattern by each of the second display patterns, and time information is displayed in the first display pattern when displaying the incoming timer time information. Means for displaying information in two steps in 30-minute units by a second display pattern serving as an indicator of the 30-minute display, and displaying the time information on the off timer in the first display pattern. A remote control device comprising means for displaying the minute information in two steps in 30-minute units according to a second display pattern serving as an index of the 30-minute display. 8. The remote control device according to claim 7, wherein when the on-timer time information is displayed, a means for changing the on-timer time information according to an operation of the operation unit, and the off-timer time information. Means for changing the off timer time according to the operation of the operation unit when is displayed, and the remote control device. 9. A remote control device for transmitting information based on an operation to a controlled device, wherein each of a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value, a temperature display, an hour display, a 30-minute display, an ON timer mode, and an OFF timer mode A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns serving as indexes, an operation unit, temperature information, on-timer time information, and fixed off-timer time information, selectively according to the operation of the operation unit, A unit for displaying in one display pattern, a unit for informing the display content of the first display pattern by each of the second display patterns, and displaying time information in the first display pattern when displaying the incoming timer time information. Means for displaying the minute information in two steps in units of 30 minutes according to a second display pattern serving as an indicator of the 30-minute display; A remote control device comprising: a unit that changes inter-session information according to an operation of the operation unit. 10. A remote control device for transmitting information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value, and an index for each of temperature display, hour display, minute display, ON timer mode, and OFF timer mode. A display section having a plurality of second display patterns, and temperature information, on-timer time information, and off-timer time information, selectively according to the key operation of the operation section.
Means for displaying in a display pattern, means for informing the display content of the first display pattern by each of the second display patterns, and, when displaying the incoming timer time information, hour and minute information in the first display pattern. A unit for sequentially switching and displaying the time information, a unit for changing the time information according to an operation of the operation unit when the hour information is displayed, and a unit for displaying the minute information when the minute information is displayed. A remote control device comprising: means for changing according to an operation. 11. A remote control device for transmitting information based on an operation to a device to be controlled, wherein a plurality of first display patterns for displaying numerical values and a plurality of indicators serving as indicators of temperature display, hour display, 30-minute display, and timer mode are provided. A display unit having a second display pattern; an operation unit having a temperature key, a time key, and a timer key; and temperature information, clock time information, and timer time information, selectively according to the operation of the operation unit, Means for displaying in a first display pattern, means for informing the display contents of the first display pattern by each of the second display patterns, and in displaying the clock time information, first, a clock set mode is set and time information is set. The minute information is sequentially switched and displayed in the first display pattern, and thereafter, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern and the minute information is used as an index of the 30-minute display. Means for displaying in two steps every 30 minutes according to a second display pattern; means for changing time information according to the operation of the operation unit when the time information is displayed in the timepiece setting mode; Means for changing the minute information in response to the operation of the operation section when the minute information is displayed, and when displaying the incoming timer time information, the hour information and the minute information are sequentially switched and displayed in the first display pattern. Means for changing the hour information according to the operation of the operation unit when the hour information is displayed, and changing the minute information according to the operation of the operation unit when the minute information is displayed. A remote control device comprising: 12. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the control target device is an air conditioner. 13. A remote control device for transmitting information based on an operation to an air conditioner, which serves as a first display pattern for displaying a numerical value, and an index for temperature display, hour display, minute display, timer mode, and air volume display. A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns; an operation unit having a temperature key, a time key, a timer key, and an air volume key; and temperature information, clock time information, timer time information, and an air volume level, which are stored in the operation unit keys. A remote control comprising: a unit that selectively displays the first display pattern according to an operation; and a unit that notifies the display content of the first display pattern by each of the second display patterns. Control device.