JPH1075491A - Remote control equipment and watch provided with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control plural pieces of equipment from one controller without caring of anything even when the standard of infrared signals is not unified by generating the infrared signals by calling correspondent parameter data based on a command when the parameter data of infrared signals respectively corresponding to plural pieces of remote control equipment are stored and that command is inputted while selecting any one of equipment. SOLUTION: The parameter data specifying a modulation system, frequency and signal format or the like used for controlling respective pieces of equipment to be controlled are inputted from a data input part 21 and stored in a data storage part 22 by a control part 23. When a user selects any equipment to be controlled and inputs the command from a key input part 20 while watching a display part 24, the control part 23 reads out the parameter data such as the modulation system for that equipment stored in the data storage part 22 and outputs suitable infrared rays while controlling an infrared output part 25.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote control system using a remote control device and a transmitter for remotely controlling the remote control device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional remote control systems include a controller for controlling the input of channels, volumes and the like from a remote place, such as a television, an air conditioner, and a stereo, and a television, an air conditioner, and a stereo.

Although this system has a common use of infrared rays as a control signal transmission means, its modulation method, modulation frequency, signal format, and the like differ depending on each manufacturer and model, and standards are unified. Not done.

FIG. 1 shows an example of use of a conventional system. 1
Is TV, 2 is 1 controller, 3 is VTR, 4 is 3
5 is an air conditioner, 6 is a 5 controller, 7 is a video disk, 8 is a 7 controller, 9 is a stereo, and 10 is a 9 controller.

[0005]

As shown in FIG. 1, the number of controllers required is equal to the number of each device, and the operation methods are different. Therefore, it is very inconvenient to use the controller. Did not.

An object of the present invention is to realize a system in which all devices that can be controlled by a single controller can be controlled in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0007]

A controlled device remotely controlled by a remote control signal according to the present invention is a controlled device remotely controlled by a remote control signal having a different signal format, modulation method or modulation frequency. A controlled device that stores a plurality of control data corresponding to each of the controlled devices; an input device that externally exchanges the control data stored in the storage device; Selecting means for selecting the control data corresponding to a desired controlled device from the plurality of control data stored in the control data, and controlling the controlled device based on the control data selected by the selecting means. Transmitting means having output means The force control signal, characterized by comprising a remote control. Further, the remote control system of the present invention stores a controlled device controlled by a signal having a different signal format, modulation method or modulation frequency, and a plurality of control data corresponding to each of the controlled devices being controlled. Storage means, input means for externally exchanging the control data stored in the storage means, and input means corresponding to a desired controlled device among the plurality of control data stored in the storage means A transmitter having a selection unit for selecting the control data, and a control output unit for controlling the controlled device based on the control data selected by the selection unit. That the controlled device is remotely controlled by the control signal And butterflies.

[0008]

FIG. 2A is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 20 denotes a key input unit, 22 denotes a data storage unit, 23 denotes a control unit, 24 denotes a display unit, and 25 denotes an infrared output unit. is there. To operate them, first, data such as a modulation method, a frequency, and a signal format used for control of each controlled device are input from the data input unit 21, and stored in the data storage unit 22 by the control unit 23. Is done.
Next, while the user looks at the display unit 24, the key input unit 20
When a device to be controlled is selected and a command is input, the control unit 23 reads out data such as the modulation method for the device stored in the data storage unit 22 and controls the infrared output unit (infrared output means) 25. Then, output an appropriate infrared ray.

FIG. 2B is a configuration diagram of the infrared output control unit included in the control unit 23 and the infrared output unit 25. 26
Is an infrared output control section, 27 is an infrared drive oscillation circuit,
Reference numeral 8 denotes a modulator, 29 denotes an infrared output element and a drive circuit. The infrared output control unit 26 sets an oscillation frequency for the infrared drive oscillation circuit 27 based on the data from the data storage unit 22, and outputs a signal of the frequency designated by the infrared drive oscillation circuit 27. Further, the infrared output control unit 26 codes the command input from the key input unit 20 with the data from the data storage unit 22,
8, the code and the modulation method are set. The modulation section 28 modulates a signal from the infrared drive oscillation circuit 27 and outputs an infrared signal from an infrared output element 29 including a drive circuit.

FIG. 3A shows an embodiment in which a ROM (read only memory) cartridge is used in the present invention. Reference numeral 30 denotes a ROM cartridge in which command data of a controlled device is recorded, and 31 denotes a ROM cartridge. ROM
It is means for reading data from the cartridge 30. In this embodiment, a ROM in which data is recorded in advance is used.
To use the cartridge, the user selects the device,
All you have to do is enter the command.

FIG. 3B shows a remote control device when a ROM cartridge is used. 40 is a display unit, 41 is an input switch, 42 is a ROM cartridge, and 43 is an infrared output unit. In the ROM cartridge 42, data of an infrared signal corresponding to the controlled device is recorded, and a necessary cartridge is set in advance.

In operation, when a controlled device is selected and input by the input switch 41, a command for the device is displayed on the display unit 40.
Is directed to the device, and a command is input from the command input means 41 which is an input switch. The size of the remote control device of this embodiment is almost the same as that of one conventional controller, so that it is very easy to use.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment in which a wristwatch is used as the remote control device according to the present invention, which has a clock function and also has a function as a controller. Reference numeral 50 denotes a display unit, 51 denotes a switch unit, 52 denotes an infrared output unit, and 53 denotes an R0M cartridge unit.

As in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3B, a required ROM cartridge for the controlled device is connected (three are attached in the figure), and the switch unit 51 is connected to the switch unit 51 in accordance with the display on the display unit 50. By inputting a command, infrared light is output from the infrared output unit 52, and the controlled device is controlled.

[0015]

As described above, according to the present invention, the storage means for storing a plurality of control data corresponding to each of the controlled devices, and the control means stored in the storage means. Since input means for inputting data so that the data can be exchanged from the outside is provided, it is possible to perform remote control control regardless of the type and number of controlled devices.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional device.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention. (1) Configuration diagram (2) Configuration diagram of infrared output section

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment using a ROM cartridge. (1) Configuration diagram (2) External view

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which the remote control device is a wristwatch.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 ... remote controlled device 20 ... key input unit 21 ... data input unit 22 ... data storage unit 23 ... control unit 24 ... display unit 25 ... Infrared output unit 29 ... Infrared output element

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[Submission date] August 21, 1997

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Patent application title: REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE AND WATCH WITH THE SAME

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention, a plurality of the remote con
Remote control device for controlling
And wristwatches equipped with it .

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[0006] The present invention, in order to solve the above problems, infrared
Multiple remote controls controlled by line signals
If the equipment is not standardized for its infrared signal
Also provides remote control equipment that can be controlled by one unit
The purpose is to do.

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A remote control according to the present invention is provided.
The roll device uses infrared signals to control multiple remote
Remote control device that controls
Each of the plurality of remote control devices.
Record the corresponding infrared signal parameter data.
Storage means and the plurality of remote control devices.
Selecting means for selecting one of the remote
Means for inputting commands to the control device;
Based on this command, the corresponding password is stored from the storage unit.
Control to call parameter data and generate infrared signal
Means. Also, the arm of the present invention
The watch has the remote control device described above.
It is characterized by the following.

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FIG. 2A is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 20 denotes a key input unit, 22 denotes a data storage unit, 23 denotes a control unit, 24 denotes a display unit, and 25 denotes an infrared output unit. is there. To operate these, first, the data input section 21 sets parameters defining the modulation method, frequency, signal format, and the like used for each control of the controlled device.
Over data Data is input and stored in the data storage unit 22 by the control unit 23. Next, the user selects a controlled device from the key input unit 20 while looking at the display unit 24,
When the command is input, the control unit 23 sets the data storage unit 2
Parameters such as the modulation scheme for that equipment that is 2 in the storage
It reads data data, infrared output section (infrared output means)
25 to output an appropriate infrared ray.

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FIG. 2B is a configuration diagram of the infrared output control unit included in the control unit 23 and the infrared output unit 25. 26
Is an infrared output control section, 27 is an infrared drive oscillation circuit,
Reference numeral 8 denotes a modulator, 29 denotes an infrared output element and a drive circuit. The infrared output control unit 26 uses the parameter data from the data storage unit 22 to generate an infrared drive oscillation circuit 27.
The oscillation frequency is set for the
The signal of the frequency designated by 7 is output. In addition, the infrared output control unit 26 receives a parameter from the data storage unit 22.
The motor data, codes the command input from the key input unit 20, sets the code and modulation scheme to modulating section 28. The modulation section 28 modulates a signal from the infrared drive oscillation circuit 27 and outputs an infrared output element 29 including a drive circuit.
Outputs an infrared signal.

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FIG. 3B shows a remote control device when a ROM cartridge is used. 40 is a display unit, 41 is an input switch, 42 is a ROM cartridge, and 43 is an infrared output unit. 42 ROM cartridge is an infrared signal corresponding to the controlled device Pas
The parameter data is recorded, and the necessary cartridge is set in advance.

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As described above, the remote control of the present invention
According to the control device , multiple remote control
Parameter data of infrared signals corresponding to
The remote control device.
By selecting one and entering a command,
Can control remote control equipment. That is,
Call the corresponding parameter data based on the command
To generate an infrared signal.
Are not uniform (even with different parameters)
Without being aware of this, multiple remote
A single roll device can be controlled. In addition, when the arm of the present invention
According to the total, equipped with the above remote control device
As a result, a similar effect can be obtained
You.

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Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A controlled device remotely controlled by a remote control signal having a different signal format, modulation method or modulation frequency, wherein the controlled device stores a plurality of control data corresponding to each controlled device. Means, input means for externally exchanging the control data stored in the storage means, and input means corresponding to a desired controlled device among the plurality of control data stored in the storage means. Remotely controlled by a transmission output control signal of a transmitter having a selection means for selecting control data and a control output means for controlling the controlled device based on the control data selected by the selection means. Remote control characterized by the following: The controlled device is remotely controlled by a signal. 2. A controlled device controlled by signals having different signal formats, modulation schemes or modulation frequencies, a storage means for storing a plurality of control data corresponding to respective controlled controlled devices, An input unit for externally exchanging the control data stored in the storage unit, and selecting the control data corresponding to a desired controlled device from the plurality of control data stored in the storage unit And a control output means for controlling the controlled device based on the control data selected by the selection means, and a control signal output from the transmitter. A remote control system characterized in that the controlled device is remotely controlled. Temu.