JPH10271573A - Remote controller, remote controller setting method, electric device and electric device control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow the common remote controller to control pluralities of electric devices. SOLUTION: The remote controller 10 directed in a direction of a television receiver 100 receives an ID code sent by the television receiver 100 at a prescribed time interval. The remote controller 10 receiving the ID code compares the ID code received precedingly with the ID code received newly this time and sends a request command to the television receiver 100 when they are different from each other. The television receiver 100 receiving the request command sends setting data to set an operating environment of the remote controller 10. The remote controller 10 receiving the setting data allows an LCD to display an operation button menu depending on the setting data. Since a transparent touch tablet is overlapped on the LCD, the remote controller detects an operation button operated by the user and retrieves a control command corresponding to the button from the setting data and sends the command to the television receiver 100.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote controller, a remote controller setting method, an electric device, and an electric device control method, and more particularly, to a remote controller and a remote controller setting capable of transmitting signals bidirectionally. The present invention relates to a method, an electric device, and an electric device control method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A remote controller can control an electric device (for example, a television receiver or an air conditioner) installed at a remote place as desired without moving. Is used in many electrical devices.

[0003] Generally, electric equipment requires different control depending on its type (for example, necessary control is different between an air conditioner and a television receiver). In addition, even in the case of the same type of electric equipment, necessary control may be different depending on the type of product (for example, necessary control is different between a television receiver with a built-in video and an ordinary television receiver). . Therefore, in many cases, a dedicated remote controller is used for each electric device.

[0004] By the way, as the number of electric devices owned by an individual (or a family) increases, the number of remote controllers also increases accordingly. In such a case, there is a problem that the remote controller must be appropriately selected according to the electric device, which is complicated. Also,
The remote controller requires a battery as its power source, and thus has a problem that a large number of batteries are required when there are a plurality of remote controllers.

Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a learning remote controller (Learning Remot) has been developed.
e Controller: Abbreviated as learning remote controller below)
And pre-pro learning remote controller (Pre-prog
ramed Learnig Remote Controller: hereinafter abbreviated as pre-pro remote control).

[0006] The learning remote controller learns the control command of the target remote controller,
A single remote controller can control a plurality of electric devices.

In the pre-pro-learning remote controller, control commands for a plurality of electric devices are stored in advance, and these commands are initially set (for example, by performing a predetermined operation when the power of the remote controller is turned on). Can be controlled.

[0008]

However, in the above-mentioned learning remote controller, since it is necessary to learn control commands of the target remote controller in advance, there has been a problem that it takes time and effort.

[0009] In addition, even in the case of a pre-pro-learning remote controller, there is a problem that labor for initial setting is required.

[0010] Further, when the electric equipment to be controlled requires different control, the necessary operation buttons are also different. However, in the above-mentioned learning remote controller and pre-pro-learning remote controller, only operation buttons that are considered to be shared by a plurality of electric devices are provided, so that there is a problem that it is difficult to perform other controls.

The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to enable a plurality of electric devices to be controlled by one remote controller without complicated settings.

[0012]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote controller for receiving setting data transmitted from an electrical device for setting an operating environment of the remote controller, and receiving the setting data by the receiving means. It is characterized by comprising storage means for storing setting data, and setting means for setting an operation environment of the remote controller based on the setting data stored in the storage means.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote controller setting method, comprising: a receiving step of receiving setting data transmitted from an electric device for setting an operating environment of the remote controller; and storing the setting data received by the receiving step. And a setting step of setting an operating environment of the remote controller based on the setting data stored in the storing step.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electric apparatus comprising: a storage unit for storing setting data for setting an operating environment of a remote controller; a reading unit for reading the setting data stored in the storage unit; Transmitting means for transmitting the read setting data to the remote controller.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electric device control method, wherein: a storing step of storing setting data for setting an operating environment of the remote controller; a reading step of reading the setting data stored in the storing step; Transmitting the setting data read by the step to the remote controller.

In the remote controller according to the first aspect, the receiving unit receives the setting data transmitted from the electric device for setting the operating environment of the remote controller, and stores the setting data received by the receiving unit. The setting means sets the operating environment of the remote controller based on the setting data stored in the storage means. For example, when the remote controller is directed toward a television receiver that is an electric device, the television receiver transmits setting data for setting an operation environment of the remote controller. The transmitted setting data is received by the receiving means of the remote controller,
It is stored in a memory as a storage means. The setting means refers to the setting data and displays operation buttons on an LCD or the like.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the remote controller setting method, the receiving step receives the setting data transmitted from the electric device for setting the operating environment of the remote controller, and the setting data received in the receiving step is received. The storage step stores, and the setting step sets the operating environment of the remote controller based on the setting data stored in the storage step. For example, when the remote controller is directed toward a television receiver that is an electric device, the television receiver transmits setting data for setting an operation environment of the remote controller. The transmitted setting data is received by the receiving step of the remote controller, and is stored in the memory, which is the storing step. In the setting step, operation buttons are displayed on an LCD or the like with reference to the setting data.

In the electric device according to the present invention, the storage means stores setting data for setting the operating environment of the remote controller, and the reading means reads the setting data stored in the storage means, and the reading means The transmitting means transmits the setting data read by the transmitting means to the remote controller. For example, the storage means stores the setting data indicating the type and arrangement of the operation buttons of the remote controller stored in the storage means, the setting data stored in the storage means is read by the reading means, and the setting data is read by the reading means. The transmitting unit converts the setting data into an IR signal and transmits the IR signal to the remote controller.

In the electric equipment control method according to the ninth aspect, the storage step stores the setting data for setting the operating environment of the remote controller, and the setting step reads out the setting data stored in the storage step. The transmitting step transmits the setting data read in the reading step to the remote controller. For example, setting data indicating the type and arrangement of the operation buttons of the remote controller stored in the storing step is stored in the storing step, the setting data stored in the storing step is read by the reading step, and the setting data is read by the reading step. The transmitting step converts the setting data into an IR signal and transmits the IR signal to the remote controller.

[0020]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a configuration example of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in this figure, in the present embodiment, a remote controller 10 controls an electrical device to be controlled (in this example, a television receiver 1).
00), the television receiver 10
0 transmits setting data (to be described in detail later) for setting the operating environment of the remote controller 10.

The remote controller 10 displays operation buttons and the like according to the received setting data on an LCD (Liquid Cry).
stal Display) and controls according to the control program contained in the setting data. When the user operates the operation buttons displayed on the LCD after the setting of the operating environment of the remote controller is completed, LC
The operation position is detected by the touch tablet arranged so as to overlap with D, a control command corresponding to the operated operation button is read from the setting data, and transmitted to the television receiver 100. As a result, the remote controller 10 can control the television receiver 100.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of the remote controller 10 shown in FIG.

In this figure, the CPU (Central Procedures)
sing Unit) 20 (setting means, comparing means, updating means)
Performs various calculations and controls each unit of the apparatus. ROM (Read Only Memory) 21
Stores basic programs and data for controlling the device. RAM (Random Access Memory) 2
2 (storage means) stores the setting data transmitted from the electric device, and temporarily stores the data when the CPU 20 performs the calculation. IF (In
The CPU 23 includes an IR light emitting unit 25 (transmitting unit), an IR light receiving unit 26 (receiving unit), and an LCD 27.
When exchanging data with the (display means) or the touch tablet 28 (detection means), the data format is appropriately converted. CPU 20, ROM
The RAM 21, the RAM 22, and the IF 23 are mutually connected via a bus 24.

The IR (Infra Red) light emitting section 25 is composed of, for example, an infrared LED (Light Emitting Diode), and is configured to modulate and transmit infrared light according to a control command. The IR light receiving unit 26 is configured by, for example, an infrared photodiode or the like, and receives infrared light transmitted from an electric device and converts the infrared light into a corresponding electric signal.

The LCD 27 displays an image showing operation buttons and the like according to the setting data transmitted from the electric device. The touch tablet 28
Since it is composed of a transparent member and is arranged on the LCD 27, an image displayed on the LCD 27 can be observed through the touch tablet.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of the television receiver 100.

In this figure, a CPU 110 (reading means) performs various calculations and controls each unit of the apparatus. ROM 111 (storage means)
Stores a basic program for controlling the device, an ID code unique to each electric device, and the like. RAM
Reference numeral 112 is used to temporarily store data when the CPU 110 performs an operation. IF 113 is C
When the PU 110 exchanges data with the IR light emitting section 115 (transmitting means), the IR light receiving section 116 (receiving means), or the tuner section 117, the data format is appropriately converted. CPU 110, ROM 11
1. The RAM 112 and the IF 113 are connected to a bus 114
Connected to each other.

The IR light emitting section 115 is, for example, an infrared ray LE.
D and the like, and the infrared rays are modulated according to a control command or the like and transmitted. IR
The light receiving unit 116 is configured by, for example, an infrared photodiode or the like, and receives infrared light transmitted from the remote controller and converts the infrared light into a corresponding electric signal.

The tuner 117 selectively receives a broadcast wave of a predetermined channel, converts the received broadcast wave into an image signal, and outputs the image signal to the cathode ray tube 118. The CRT 118 is configured to display and output an electric signal output from the tuner unit 117 as an image.

The IR light emitting section 25 and the IR light receiving section 26 of the remote controller 10 and the IR light emitting section 115 and the IR light receiving section 11 of the television receiver 100 are provided.
For 6, a highly directional element is used,
The remote controller 10 is a television receiver 100
Can be communicated between them only when directed in the direction of.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the processing executed in the remote controller 10 shown in FIG. This process is executed at predetermined time intervals, for example, by software interrupt or the like.

When this process is executed, in step S1, the CPU 20 of the remote controller 10 determines whether or not the ID code transmitted from the television receiver 100 has been received. That is, as described later, the television receiver 100 transmits an ID code unique to the device at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, when the remote controller 10 is pointed toward the television receiver 100, the IR light receiving unit 26 receives the signal, and as a result, the received ID code is transmitted to the CPU 2 via the IF 23.
0 will be supplied.

In step S1, the CPU 20 sets the ID
If it is determined that the code has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S1 and the same processing is repeated. If it is determined that the ID code has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S2.

In step S2, the CPU 20 reads the previously received ID code from the RAM 22, and determines whether the currently received ID code is the same as the previously received ID code. As a result, the ID code received this time is the same as the ID code received last time (YES).
When the determination is made, the process returns to step S1, and the same processing as that described above is repeated. If it is determined that the currently received ID code is different from the previously received ID code (NO), the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S 3, the CPU 20 transmits a request code for requesting the transfer of the setting data to the television receiver 100 from the IR light emitting unit 25. Then, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the CPU 2
“0” receives the setting data transmitted from the television receiver 100 as a result of transmitting the request code via the IR light receiving unit 26. The received setting data is R
The data is sequentially stored in a predetermined area of the AM 22.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing details of the setting data. As shown in the figure, the setting data includes an I-specific information for the electric device (in this example, the television receiver 100).
It is composed of a D code 40, operation button array data 41 indicating an operation button image and its arrangement displayed on the LCD 27, control code data 42 for controlling an electric device, and a control program 43 for controlling the remote controller 10. Have been.

Returning to FIG. 4, in the following step S5, C
The PU 20 determines whether the data reception has been completed. As a result, if it is determined that the reception of all the setting data has not been completed (NO), the process returns to step S4, and the same processing as that described above is repeated. When it is determined that the reception of all the setting data is completed (YES),
Proceed to step S6.

In step S6, the CPU 20
The operation button array data 41 indicating the image of the operation buttons and their arrangement is read from the setting data stored in the storage 22, and the operation buttons are displayed on the LCD 27. As a result, L
For example, an image as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the CD 27.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, "TV" is displayed at the top of the LCD 27, indicating that the remote controller 10 can control the television receiver 100 at present. The next displayed numeric buttons 12 to 21 are operated, for example, when selecting a receiving channel. The audio switching button 22 displayed in the fourth row from the top in the center is operated, for example, when selecting either the main audio or the sub audio as the audio to be output. A mute button 23 displayed on the right of the audio switching button 22 is
Operated to temporarily stop audio output. The volume buttons 24 and 25 displayed at the bottom left
It is operated when increasing or decreasing the output level of audio. The channel buttons 26 and 27 are operated when increasing or decreasing the number of channels to be received.

Returning to FIG. 4, in the following step S7, C
The PU 20 sequentially reads out and executes the control program 43 from the setting data stored in the RAM 22 for each processing unit. The control program 43 includes the LCD 2
7 describes a series of processes when the operation button displayed on the display 7 is operated. When this program is executed, the remote controller 10 can be used as a remote controller dedicated to the television receiver 100. It becomes possible. The details of the control program 43 will be described later.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an example of processing executed in the television receiver 100. This process is executed at predetermined time intervals, for example, by software interrupt or the like.

When this process is executed, the CPU 110 of the television receiver 100 reads the ID code (see FIG. 5) from the ROM 111 in step S20 and supplies the ID code to the IR light emitting unit 115 via the IF 113. IR light emitting section 115 converts the ID code into infrared light and transmits it.

In the following step S21, CPU 110
Determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the transmission of the ID code. As a result, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the process returns to step S20, and the same processing as the above-described case is repeated. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S22.

In step S22, CPU 110 determines whether or not a request code for requesting the transfer of the setting data has been transmitted from remote controller 10. As a result, when it is determined that the request code has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S21, and the same processing as the above-described case is repeated. Also, the request code is received (YE
When it is determined as S), the process proceeds to step S23.

At step S23, the CPU 110
The setting data (see FIG. 5) stored in the OM 111 is sequentially read, and the IR light emitting unit 115 is
To supply. IR light emitting section 115 modulates and transmits infrared light according to the setting data.

In the following step S24, CPU 110
Determines whether the transmission of the setting data has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that the transmission of the setting data has not been completed (NO), the process returns to step S23, and the same processing as that described above is repeated. If it is determined that the transmission of the setting data has been completed (YES), the process ends (END).

With the above processing, when the remote controller 10 is directed to the television receiver 100,
Remote control 1 from television receiver 100
Setting data can be transferred to 0.

Next, the above operation will be described more specifically with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

Now, the remote controller 1 shown in FIG.
It is assumed that 0 is pointed toward the television receiver 100 by the user. IR light emitting units 25 and 115 of remote controller 10 and television receiver 100 and IR
As described above, since elements having high directivity are used for the light receiving units 26 and 116, if these elements are supported to face each other, the televisions are processed at predetermined time intervals by the processing of steps S20 and S21. The ID code transmitted from the John receiver 100 is received by the IR light receiving unit 26 of the remote controller 10.

When the ID code is received, the CPU 20 of the remote controller 10 determines in step S1
It is determined that the ID code has been received (YES), and the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the ID code previously received by the remote controller 10 (the ID code received when previously used and stored in the RAM 22).
It is determined whether or not the ID code newly received this time is the same. Now, for example, the ID code of the air conditioner is stored in the RAM 22 (last time,
If the air conditioner is controlled by the remote controller 10, the determination in step S2 is NO, and the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S 3, the remote controller 10 transmits a request code for requesting the transfer of the setting data from the IR light emitting unit 25 to the television receiver 100.

IR receiver 1 of television receiver 100
16 receives this request code, and as a result, the CPU 11
In step S22, it is determined that the request code has been received (YES), and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the CPU 110 sequentially reads the setting data (see FIG. 5) stored in the ROM 112, and transmits the setting data to the remote controller 10 via the IR light emitting unit 115.

The remote controller 10 determines in step S
In step 4, the setting data transmitted from the television receiver 100 is received and stored in the RAM 22 sequentially.

Then, the CP of the television receiver 100
If U110 determines that the transmission of the setting data has been completed, YES is determined in step S24, and the process ends (END).

The CPU of the remote controller 10
20 also determines that the data reception has been completed (YES), the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, R
The operation button array data 41 stored in the AM 22 is read out.
27 (see FIG. 6). Then, step S7
Then, the control program 43 included in the setting data stored in the RAM 22 is executed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the processing of the control program. This processing is executed at a predetermined time interval in the remote controller 10.

When this processing is executed, the CPU 20 of the remote controller 10 determines in step S40
It is determined whether the touch tablet 28 has been operated.
As a result, when it is determined that the touch tablet 28 is not operated (NO), the process returns to step S40, and the same processing is repeated. If it is determined that the touch tablet 28 has been operated (YES), step S4
Proceed to 1.

In step S41, the CPU 20 stores the coordinate value of the operated portion of the touch tablet 28 into the IF 23
To get through. Then, the process proceeds to step S42, where C
The PU 20 refers to the operation button array data 41 shown in FIG. 5 and reversely displays the operation buttons displayed at the coordinates (for example, in the case of a monochrome image, black is changed to white,
Further, white is inverted to black) to indicate to the user that the operation of the operation button has been recognized. Then, step S4
Proceeding to 3, the CPU 20 obtains a control command corresponding to the operated button from the control command data 43 included in the setting data shown in FIG. The IR light emitting unit 25 irradiates infrared rays according to the supplied control command.

In the following step S44, CPU 20
It is determined whether the operation of the operation button highlighted is completed. As a result, the operation is not completed (NO)
If the determination is made, the process returns to step S43, and the same processing as that described above is repeated. The operation is completed (Y
If it is determined as ES), the process proceeds to step S45.

In step S45, the CPU 20 returns the reversely displayed operation button to the original display, and ends the processing (END).

According to the above-described processing, by operating the touch tablet 28 with reference to the operation buttons displayed on the LCD 26, the television receiver 100
Can be controlled.

Next, a configuration example of another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an audio system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in this figure, the audio system comprises an amplifier 200, a tuner 201, an MD (Mini Dis
k) It comprises a recording / reproducing device 202, a compact disc reproducing device 203, and speakers 204 and 205.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the amplifier 200. In this figure, parts corresponding to those in FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. In this embodiment, the tuner unit 117 and the CRT are excluded from the case of FIG. 3, and an input select amplifier unit 200a is added instead. Other configurations are the same as those in FIG.

The input select amplifier 200a is connected to the CPU 1
According to the control of 10, the input destination of the audio signal is selected, and the input audio signal is amplified with a predetermined gain.
The amplified audio signal is output to the output destination selected by the control of the PU 110. Also,
The CPU 110 can control the tuner 201, the MD recording / reproducing device 202, and the compact disc reproducing device 203 via the input / output select amplifier unit 200a.

The tuner 201 receives a radio broadcast of a predetermined frequency and outputs an audio signal. The compact disk reproducing device 203 reproduces data recorded on the compact disk and outputs an audio signal. MD recording / reproducing device 202
Are designed to record data on the MD, reproduce the recorded data, and output an audio signal. The speakers 204 and 205 convert the audio signal amplified by the input select amplifier unit 200a into audio and output the audio.

In this embodiment, a plurality of electric devices (amplifier 200, tuner 2)
01, the MD recording / reproducing device 202, and the compact disc reproducing device 203) exist, and the amplifier 200 manages them as a representative. That is, the amplifier 200 communicates with the remote controller 10 and controls each electric device according to the communication result.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be briefly described.

The remote controller 10 is connected to the amplifier 200
The processing executed when the user is directed to
7 and the processing executed in the amplifier 200 is basically the same as that in FIG. 7, so that the detailed description of the processing is omitted and only the specific operation is described. I do.

Now, assuming that the remote controller 10 is directed toward the amplifier 200, the amplifier 200
I of the audio system stored in the ROM 111
Since the D code is transmitted at predetermined time intervals, the remote controller 10 receives this.

Remote controller 10 receiving ID
CPU 20 determines whether this ID is the same as the one received last time. Now, for example, assuming that the ID of the television receiver 100 is stored in the RAM 22 of the remote controller 10, the CPU 110 determines that control of a different electric device (audio system) has been started, and To send the request code.

The CP of the amplifier 200 that has received the request code
U110 reads the audio system setting data stored in the ROM 111,
To the remote controller 10.

The remote controller 10 includes an amplifier 20
The setting data transmitted from 0 is received by the IR light receiving unit 26 and is sequentially stored in the RAM 22. When the reception of the setting data is completed, the CPU 2 of the remote controller 10
0 displays the operation buttons on the LCD 27 according to the operation button array data 41.

FIG. 11 shows a display example of operation buttons displayed on the LCD 27 of the remote controller 10 by the above processing.

In this display example, "AUDIO" is displayed at the top of the LCD 27, indicating that the remote controller 10 can now control the audio system. Below that, amplifier 2
00 indicate tags 60 to 63 (in order from the left, an amplifier 200, a tuner 201, an MD recording / reproducing device 202, and a CD reproducing device 203) indicating the type of an electric device (sound device) connected to 00. By selecting a tag of an audio device to be operated, an operation button of a desired audio device can be displayed. In this display example, a CD (compact disc playback device 20)
Since the tag 63 corresponding to 3) is selected, the operation button corresponding to it is displayed.

The operation buttons corresponding to the compact disc reproducing apparatus 203 include numeric buttons 64 to 73 operated when inputting the record number of the music to be reproduced, a music skip button for executing a skip for each music. 74,7
5. Track skip buttons 76 and 77 for skipping in units of tracks of a compact disc, a pause button 78 for temporarily stopping playback, a play button 79 for starting playback, and terminating playback. A stop button 80 is displayed.

When these buttons are operated, the CPU 20 of the remote controller 10
The coordinates of the operated part are obtained, and the coordinate value and R
By comparing the operation button array data 41 stored in the AM 22, the type of the operation button currently operated is specified. Then, the specified operation button is highlighted and the control command corresponding to the operation button is obtained from the control command data 42 and transmitted to the amplifier 200 by the IR light emitting unit 25.

As a result, the CPU 110 of the amplifier 200
Receives the transmitted control command, and controls the target audio device via the input / output select amplifier 200a.

According to the above-described embodiment, an audio system configured by connecting a plurality of electric devices can be controlled by the remote controller 10.

In the above-described embodiment, the operation button is displayed as an image of a simple button. However, for example, a so-called GUI (Graphical User Interface) such as an icon or a menu is configured. Another image may be displayed.

Further, for example, when the operation method is not known, a message explaining the operation method may be displayed on the LCD 27 by pressing the help button. In this case, a help message may be added to the setting data and transmitted to the remote controller 10 at the time of data transfer, or when the help button is pressed, the electric device may transmit necessary help information as needed. . Further, when the electric device has a display device (for example, in the case of a television receiver), the help information may be displayed on the display device of the electric device.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the electric device (television receiver 100) transmits the ID code at a predetermined time interval and the request code is transmitted from the remote controller 10, the setting data is transmitted. The data is transferred to the remote controller 10. However,
For example, the electric device may transmit the setting data itself at predetermined time intervals.

[0085]

According to the remote controller according to the first aspect and the remote controller setting method according to the fifth aspect, the setting data transmitted from the electric device for setting the operating environment of the remote controller is received, Since the received setting data is stored and the operating environment of the remote controller is set based on the stored setting data, it is possible to control a plurality of electric devices with one remote controller.

An electric device according to claim 6 and a ninth aspect.
According to the electrical device control method described in the above, storing the setting data for setting the operating environment of the remote controller,
Since the stored setting data is read and the read setting data is transmitted to the remote controller, it is possible to realize an optimal operation environment for each electric device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a configuration example according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a remote controller shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of an electrical configuration of the television receiver 100 shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed by a remote controller shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of setting data.

FIG. 6 is a display example of operation buttons displayed on the LCD 27 of the remote controller 10;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed in the television receiver 100.

FIG. 8 shows a remote controller 10 after receiving setting data.
5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S <b> 1.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an audio system.

10 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration example of the amplifier 200 shown in FIG.

11 is another display example of the operation buttons displayed on the LCD 27 of the remote controller 10. FIG.

[Description of Signs] 20 CPUs (setting means, comparing means, updating means), 2
2 RAM (storage means), 26 IR light emitting section (transmitting means), 27 LCD (display means), 28 touch tablet (detecting means), 110 CPU (reading means), 111 ROM (storage means), 115 IR light emitting section (transmitting Means), 116 IR receiver (receiving means)

Claims (9)

[Claims] A remote controller configured to transmit a predetermined signal according to an operation of the operation unit when the operation unit is operated, and to control an electric device to be operated; Receiving means for receiving setting data transmitted from an electric device; storing means for storing the setting data received by the receiving means; operation of the remote controller based on the setting data stored in the storing means A remote controller comprising: setting means for setting an environment. 2. The operation unit includes: a display unit that displays an operation button; and a detection unit that detects a position of the operation button when the operation button is operated. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein an image to be displayed is displayed on the display unit according to the setting data. 3. A comparing means for comparing whether the setting data newly received by the receiving means is the same data as the setting data stored in the storage means, and If it is determined that the newly received setting data is different from the setting data stored in the storage means, the setting data stored in the storage means is replaced with the newly received setting data. The remote controller according to claim 1, further comprising: an updating unit configured to update the data according to (1). 4. A transmitting device for transmitting a request code for requesting the transfer of the setting data to the electric device, wherein the receiving device transmits the request data in response to the request code transmitted from the transmitting device. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the remote controller receives the setting data transmitted from a device. 5. A method for setting a remote controller for transmitting a predetermined signal in accordance with an operation of an operation unit when the operation unit is operated to control a target electric device, wherein an operation environment of the remote controller is set. A receiving step of receiving setting data transmitted from the electric device, a storing step of storing the setting data received by the receiving step, and the remote control based on the setting data stored in the storing step. A setting step of setting an operation environment of the controller. 6. An electric device that performs a predetermined process in accordance with a control signal transmitted from a remote controller, wherein the storage unit stores setting data for setting an operation environment of the remote controller, and the storage unit stores the setting data. An electrical apparatus comprising: a reading unit that reads the setting data that has been read; and a transmitting unit that transmits the setting data read by the reading unit to the remote controller. 7. The electric device according to claim 6, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the setting data read by the reading unit to the remote controller at predetermined time intervals. 8. A receiving means for receiving a request code transmitted from the remote controller and requesting transfer of the setting data, wherein the transmitting means is provided when the request code is received by the receiving means. The electrical device according to claim 6, wherein the setting device transmits the setting data read by the reading unit to the remote controller. 9. A method for controlling an electric device that performs a predetermined process according to a control signal transmitted from a remote controller, wherein: a storage step of storing setting data for setting an operating environment of the remote controller; An electrical device control method, comprising: a reading step of reading the setting data stored in a storing step; and a transmitting step of transmitting the setting data read in the reading step to the remote controller. .