JPH11136776A - Remote control unit and remote control system provided with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simultaneously control plural remote controlled units by reading parameter data on the selected remote controlled unit and setting the parameter for an infrared signal generation processing. SOLUTION: A data input part 21 receives parameter data for regulating a modulation system, a frequency and a signal format, which are used for controlling controlled units, and these data are stored in a data storage part 22. When a user selects the controlled unit by a key input part 20 and inputs a command, a control part 23 reads stored parameter data of the modulation system of the unit, controls an infrared output part 25 and outputs an infrared ray. The infrared output control part of the control part 23 sets an oscillation frequency in an infrared driving oscillation circuit 27. A designated frequency signal is outputted, command input from the key input part 20 is encoded and the encoding/modulating systems are set in a modulation part 28.

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 ray. Output unit. To operate these, first, the data input unit 21
Thus, data such as the modulation method, frequency, and signal format used for each control of the controlled device are input and stored in the data storage unit 22 by the control unit 23. Next, when the user selects a controlled device from the key input unit 20 and inputs a command while looking at the display unit 24, the control unit 23 transmits the modulation scheme for the device stored in the data storage unit 22. And the like, and read out the data, and control the infrared output section (infrared output means) 25,
Outputs appropriate infrared light.

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, 1998

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[Title of the Invention] A remote control device and a remote control device
Equipped remote control system

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The present invention relates] A plurality of the remote
Remote control device that controls the control device
And a remote control system having the same.

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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.
Roll equipment can be any remote controlled equipment.
Data for externally inputting various parameter data
Input means and multiple remote control devices
Data that stores multiple corresponding parameter data
Storage means for storing the plurality of remote control devices;
Selecting means for selecting one of the remote
For inputting commands to remote control devices
And, based on the command,
Recall the corresponding parameter data and generate an infrared signal
And control means for performing the control. Also,
The remote control system of the present invention
Remove each parameter data of the remote control device.
Data input means for inputting data from the
Multiple parameters, each corresponding to a remote control device.
Data storage means for storing data data;
Select to select one of the remote control devices
Means for the selected remote controlled device
Means for entering a command
The corresponding parameter data from the data storage means.
And a control means for generating an infrared signal by calling
Remote control device and its control
And a plurality of remote controlled devices that are elephants.
It is characterized by having.

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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 ray. Output unit. To operate these, first, the data input unit 21
More, the modulation scheme used in the control of each of the controlled equipment, frequency, signal format, etc. Regulations
The specified parameter data is input and stored in the data storage unit 22 by the control unit 23. Next, when the user selects a controlled device from the key input unit 20 and inputs a command while looking at the display unit 24, the control unit 23 transmits the modulation scheme for the device stored in the data storage unit 22. It reads parameter data etc., and controls the infrared output section (infrared output means) 25, and outputs the appropriate infrared.

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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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[0015]

As described above, the remote control of the present invention
According to the control device , multiple remote control
Multiple parameter data corresponding to each
Data storage unit to store multiple remote control
When one of the rule devices is selected,
Parameter data of the remote control device
The parameter data read from the data storage unit
Parameters for infrared signal generation processing based on the
One of the multiple remote controlled devices
By selecting, the standard is unified with the same processing procedure
Not remote (different parameters)
Exchange control devices and data media at the same time.
Control without Also, any remote control
Input the parameter data of each device from outside and
The input parameter data of multiple remote
Data storage unit corresponding to one of the
Input different parameter data from outside because it is stored
Each of the multiple parameter data
Will be replaced. That is, multiple stored parameters
Data to the corresponding remote control
Since it can be replaced individually according to the type of
Multiple remote controlled devices to be controlled
Great flexibility in selecting and combining devices. Also this
For example, remote control
Instead of parameter data for roll equipment,
If necessary, such as by inserting higher parameter data
Can be replaced as appropriate, resulting in extra storage
Saves volume, is suitable for miniaturization, and improves operability
Can be done. In addition, the remote control of the present invention
According to the rule system, the remote control
Utilizing the device, various combinations of remote
Control equipment can be selected.
Combine all the frequently used items,
The same remote control such as a different combination for each room
Various variety while using remote control equipment.
A rich system can be constructed.

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.