JPH11250637A - Portable electronic apparatus with remote operation part - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a remote control part which is provided separately from a main part easy to use. SOLUTION: An operation part 4 which has an operation switch for transmitting a command signal to a main part 2 and a remote operation part 3 which has a display part 5 for displaying information from the main part 2 are provided in a portable electronic apparatus 1 and wrist bands 6 and 6 are attached to them. Further, a step counting means 14 which counts the number of steps taken by a user and displays it is provided in the remote operation part 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable electronic device provided with a remote control unit having a function of instructing a main unit and displaying information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In portable audio equipment and video equipment, a remote control unit (a so-called remote control unit) including an operation switch and a display unit is separated from a main body unit for storing a recording medium.
It is configured to give an instruction such as recording or reproduction to a recording medium by the operation.

For example, a configuration is known in which a main unit of an audio device and a remote operation unit are connected by a cord, and headphones are connected to the audio device via the remote operation unit.

[0004]

However, the storage space for the remote control unit is generally used for the operator's clothes, such as the breast pocket, the end of the clothes, and the back. There is a problem that the display information provided in the remote control unit may be difficult to see, and it takes time to take out the remote operation unit. In addition, there is a problem that, when a multi-function is achieved by adding a function other than a simple switch operation, for example, a clock function or a calculator function to the remote operation unit, the operation becomes difficult when the number of operation switches increases. .

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to improve the usability of a remote control unit provided separately from a main unit.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an operation unit having an operation switch for sending an instruction signal to a main unit and a display unit for displaying information from the main unit. An arm band is attached to a remote operation unit having a display unit.

Therefore, according to the present invention, since the remote control unit can be attached to the user's arm using the arm band, the operation switch can be easily and accurately operated with the remaining hand. . In addition, the display information on the display unit becomes easy to see, and the inconvenience of taking time to take out the remote operation unit is eliminated.

[0008]

FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration of the present invention. A portable electronic device 1 includes a main body 2 and a remote operation section 3 as operation means for the main body 2. I have.

The portable electronic device 1 includes a portable audio device, a video device, and the like. In this case, the main unit 2 is, for example, a player or a recorder using a magnetic tape, a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, or the like. It is.

The remote operation unit 3 includes an operation unit 4 having an operation switch for transmitting an instruction signal to the main unit 2,
A display unit 5 for displaying information from the main body unit 2 (furthermore, a voice generation unit and the like can be freely added), and the remote operation unit 3 is provided with arm bands 6 and 6. Have been. Since the remote control section 3 can be attached to the user's arm by the arm bands 6, 6, the operation section 4 can be easily operated with the remaining hand, and the operation accuracy and usability are improved. . Further, the display information on the display unit 5 is easy to see, and further, there is no need to worry about loss of the remote control unit.

It is preferable that the arm bands 6, 6 can be detachably attached to the remote control unit 3. That is, if a clip member for holding the remote operation unit 3 is provided and the arm band or the clip member is selectively attached to the remote operation unit 3, the usability is further improved. For example, by detaching the arm bands 6 and 6 from the remote control unit 3 and attaching a clip member to the remote control unit 3, the remote control unit 3 is hooked on a pocket of a user's clothes, a waist belt, or the like, and used. It is possible to widen the range of the use form in a user or a situation that does not like to wear the operation unit on the arm. Therefore, a flexible material such as a synthetic resin is preferable as the material of the arm band.

The connection between the main unit 2 and the remote control unit 3 is performed by wire or wirelessly.

First, a description will be given of a case where wired communication is employed. For example, there are a case where the main unit 2 reproduces information on the recording medium 7 (only a reproduction function and a case including a reproduction and recording function). ), A signal output means 9 (for example, headphones or earphones) for outputting a signal reproduced by the reproduction means 8 is provided.
The remote control unit 3 is connected to the connection unit 10 via another cord 11B branched from the connection unit 10 while being connected to the connection unit 10 provided on the main body unit 2 using the cord 11A. As a result, the two cords 11A and 11B branched from the connection section 10 are separately connected to the signal output means 9 and the remote control section 3, respectively.
There is no adverse effect (for example, it becomes difficult to pass the cord through the sleeve or becomes an obstacle after passing the cord) as in the method of unifying the cords. In other words, the connection cord is extended to the headphones via the remote control unit, and the connection cord between the remote control unit and the main unit and the connection cord between the main unit and the headphones are bundled into one. If a simplified configuration is adopted, the entire cord becomes thicker and more rigid, which makes handling inconvenient. In addition, when the installation location of the remote control unit is not appropriate, problems such as a shortage of the cord length of the headphones occur. According to the present invention, these problems can be solved.

When wireless communication is employed, the connection unit 10 is a transmission / reception unit, and the remote operation unit 3 is provided with a transmission / reception unit corresponding thereto.

The control means 12 provided in the remote control unit 3
Can perform bidirectional data communication with the control means 13 provided in the main body 2, sends a command signal to the control means 13 upon receiving a signal from an operation switch of the operation section 4, Alternatively, it controls the receiving of information from the control means 13 and displaying it on the display unit 5.

The control means 12 has a clock function (or a clock function), and present time information, date, year information and the like are displayed by a signal transmitted to the display unit 5. As a result, the remote control unit 3 to which the arm bands 6, 6 are attached functions as a wristwatch, so that it is not necessary to carry a separate watch. It should be noted that the display unit 5 is controlled by the control unit 12.
Of course, in addition to the clock function, it is possible to perform the display of the remaining power of the power supply, the warning display, and various displays necessary for the operation by the signal sent to the terminal.

When the remote control unit 3 and the connection unit 10 are connected by a cord, if the cord can be detachably attached to the remote control unit 3, the remote control unit with an arm band is provided. 3 can be used independently of the main body 2 as a wristwatch. For this purpose, for example, a connection plug is provided at the end of the cord, and a jack corresponding to the connection plug is provided at the remote control unit, or the cord is wound up and wound into a storage unit attached to the remote control unit. And various forms such as removal of the housing unit from the remote control unit.

If the remote operation unit 3 is provided with a function of measuring and displaying the number of steps of the user, it is convenient for health management,
In addition, it leads to an increase in the frequency of taking a walk with the device.

For this purpose, a step number measuring means 14 (see FIG. 1) for measuring and displaying the number of steps is attached to the remote control unit 3 or the main unit 2. In other words, the step counting means 14
May be provided in the remote control unit 3 or may be provided in the main body unit 2 (there are a method of incorporating the device from the beginning and a method of retrofitting it). If the method of attaching the step counting means 14 to the remote control section 3 is adopted, there is an advantage that the weight of the main body section 2 does not increase, so that it is easy to walk.

FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the step number measuring means 14, which includes a step input unit 15 for inputting a step length, a step detecting unit 16 for obtaining a detection signal of the step number, and a step number receiving step. It has a counting unit 17 for counting, and a walking distance calculating unit 18 for calculating a walking distance by a product operation of the number of steps from the counting unit 17 and the stride from the stride input unit 15 and sending the calculated walking distance to the display unit 5. The stride length input unit 15 for inputting the average value of the stride length of the user may be attached to the main unit 2, but the stride length input unit 15 is provided in the remote operation unit 3 in terms of ease of operation. Is desirable.

The walking detector 16 may have any configuration as long as a signal obtained by a vibration sensor or a pendulum type detection switch for detecting the vertical movement of the user when walking can be obtained as a binary signal. However, a structure suitable for reduction in size and weight is preferable from the viewpoint of portability.

Since the number of steps from the counting unit 17 is input to the walking distance calculating unit 18, the number of steps or the walking distance can be selectively displayed according to the user's intention as an output form to the display unit 5, or the number of steps can be displayed. And a method of simultaneously displaying the walking distance, and the like. It is preferable that the display method can be selected in a format desired by the user. In addition to the walking distance, a function of calculating the calorie consumption corresponding to the number of steps is provided in the walking distance calculating unit 18 and the calculation result is transmitted to the display unit 5, and the walking speed as well as the number of steps is transmitted from the walking detecting unit 16. (For example, by detecting the period of the detection signal, etc.), and adding various functions such as notifying the user of the walking pace with characters or sounds, the user may be prevented from walking. It is encouraging.

When the main body 2 has the reproducing means 8 for reproducing the information of the recording medium 7, a function for detecting the stop of walking and temporarily suspending the reproducing operation is provided. If the user can select the invalidity, the reproduction operation is interrupted unless the user continues walking, so that a goal is created for the act of continuing walking, which is effective for motivating the exercise.

In this case, when the walking stop is detected by the step number measuring means 14, the control means 12 sends a control signal to the reproducing means 8 of the main body 2 to control the reproducing operation to be stopped. .

Further, a timer reservation function can be added to the remote operation unit 3, and an operation switch for setting the timer reservation time is provided in the operation unit 4, and the time set by the operation unit 4 is reached. If the control means 12 is configured to send a control signal to the reproduction means 8 to start or stop the reproduction operation, the reproduction of the voice information or the like can be performed with ease, for example, until the set time.

Next, in the case of an electronic device that emphasizes portability, the power supply capacity is often restricted, and a solution for that will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, a battery having a not so large capacity is used for the power supply section 19 provided in the remote control section 3, so that the power supply to each circuit section in the remote control section 3 alone is used. If it is covered, the battery will be consumed in a relatively short time. Therefore, in order to avoid such inconvenience, it is preferable to receive power supply from the power supply unit 20 provided in the main body 2.

That is, the power supply selection means 21 (FIG. 3) connected to the power supply 20 of the main body 2 and the power supply 19 of the remote control 3
Then, it is simply indicated by a switch symbol. ) Is provided in the remote control unit 3 or the main unit 2, and when the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply unit 20 of the main unit 2 is within an allowable range, the power supply selecting unit 2
1 supplies this as the power supply voltage of the remote control unit 3. If the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply unit 20 of the main unit 2 is out of the allowable range, the power supply selection unit 21 supplies the power supply of the remote control unit 3. The power supply control is performed so that the power supply voltage is supplied to the remote control unit 3 when the power supply unit 19 is selected.

As described above, the power supply selecting means 21 detects the power supply voltage from the main body 2 and uses the power supply voltage of the power supply 19 when the power supply voltage becomes lower than the reference value (or becomes overvoltage). Since the control is performed, the power consumption of the power supply unit 19 can be suppressed and the battery life can be extended.

[0030]

4 to 17 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an audio apparatus for recording an audio signal on a tape or a disk or reproducing a recorded signal.

FIG. 4 shows the external configuration of the audio device 22. A main unit 23 for detachably storing a tape or a disk for recording or reproducing a signal and transmitting an instruction signal to the main unit 23. Remote control unit (hereinafter,
It is called "remote control unit". ) 24.

A cord 25 is used to connect the remote control unit 24 having functions such as a clock display and a step count display to the main body unit 23. A plug provided at an end of the cord 25 is connected to the main body unit. The remote controller 24 is connected to the main body 23 by being inserted into a connector 26 attached to the controller 23.

Also, a headphone 2 as an audio output means
7 is connected to the main body 23 by inserting a plug provided at the end of the cord 28 into a connector 26 attached to the main body 23.

The wristwatch-shaped remote control unit 24 comprises an operation / display unit 29 including operation switches and a display unit, and arm bands 30, 30 attached thereto.
The operation / display unit 29 is connected to the main unit 23 via the code 25.
It is connected to the.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show examples of attaching the arm bands 30, 30 made of a synthetic resin or the like to the operation / display unit 29. FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the operation / display unit 29 as viewed from the rear side. The side surfaces of the operation / display unit 29 are formed with concave portions 31, 31, and a band mounting pin 32, 32 are provided respectively. And
As shown in the schematic cross-sectional view of FIG. 6, the end portion of the arm band 30 is bent into a hairpin shape to form the engaging portion 30 </ b> A. Is attached to the operation / display unit 29.
Since the gap at the tip of the engagement portion 30A is smaller than the gap at the portion wound around the pin 32, the gap is pushed and expanded to pull out the arm band 30 to thereby operate / display the operation / display unit. 29 can be easily removed.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the operation switches and the display unit of the operation / display unit 29.

A display section 33 provided at the center of the operation / display section 29 is for displaying a clock, displaying the number of steps, and displaying information necessary for operation. Various operation switches 34, 34 are provided so as to surround the periphery thereof. ,... Are arranged. The meanings of the symbols indicating the functions assigned to the switches are as follows.

"PLAY" (playback and fast-forward, determination of input values, etc.) "STOP" (stop) "REW" (return) "=" (pause) "VOL +", "VOL-" (volume) "MODE" (switching the playback mode. Each time the switch is pressed, the playback mode such as one-track repeat, all-track repeat, shuffle, etc. can be set sequentially.) "DISPLAY" (display switching. For example, the main body 2
If 3 is a disk player, set the switch to 1
Each time the button is pressed, the disc name, track name, recording time, current time, step count, timer setting display, reproduction on / off setting, timer beep on / off setting display, and the like are sequentially displayed. The operation switch 35 attached to the side surface of the operation / display unit 29 is provided with a function (“HOLD”) of prohibiting or permitting the operation of the operation switch.
Even if the operation switch "STOP" is pressed during the reproduction of the main body unit 23 after the switch is pressed, the reproduction state is continued.

As an example of an operation using the above-described operation switch, for example, a case of timer reservation will be described below.

1) To select the timer setting, select "D
Press and hold the "ISPLAY" button. In the display unit 33,
“TIMER SET” is displayed.

2) Press the "VOL +" or "VOL-" button to set the timer time. The set time is displayed on the display unit 33.

3) Press the "PLAY" button to display the settings for playback and stop. The display 33 shows “PLAY / ST
“OP” is displayed.

4) At this time, when the "PLAY" button is pressed, the reproduction is started at the set time set in the above 2). When the "STOP" button is pressed, the reproduction is stopped at the set time set in the above 2). After the operation, the beep sound setting display appears (the default display is "BEEP OFF")
(No beep). ).

6) Set ON / OFF of the beep sound.
"BEEP ON" by pressing the "PLAY" button
(Beep sound) is selected and the character is displayed for a few seconds, and then the timer reservation ends.

In the above description, the arm bands 30, 30 are attached to the operation / display unit 29. However, a clip 36 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is attached to the pin 32 of the operation / display unit 29. The clip 36 may be attached to a pants belt, a clothes pocket, or the like. For example, by bending one end of the clip 36 into an S-shape, the engaging portion 37 for the pin 32 is formed, and the holding portion 39 is formed on the attachment portion 38 for clothes or the like. There is a configuration in which the operation / display unit 29 is prevented from falling off by sandwiching clothes and the like with both of the remaining portion of the attachment unit 38. In addition, as a material of the clip 36,
From the viewpoints of strength, cost, and the like, it is preferable to use a metal material, for example, a single steel plate or the like, and to perform a punching process or the like on the metal material.

FIG. 10 shows an example of a circuit configuration of the operation / display unit 29, which is provided with a switch unit 41, a display unit 42, a speaker unit 43, a power selection unit 44, and a built-in battery 45 connected to a microcomputer 40. ing.

The microcomputer 40 which is the control center
Performs various processes such as performing data communication with the main body unit 23, counting time, counting steps according to an input signal from the switch unit 41, and displaying the results.
2 and controls the speaker unit 43 to generate a beep sound.
The signal "SS" shown in FIG.
0 to a control means (microcomputer or the like) provided in the main body unit 23, and is a control signal "S
"R" is a control signal received by the microcomputer 40 from the control means of the main body 23.

The switch section 41 is, as shown in FIG.
.., 35, and a step count switch 46 for measuring the number of steps of the user (indicated simply by a switch symbol in the figure).
Is provided. The size of the circuit board is reduced by pulling up each switch to a power supply terminal by a resistance inside the microcomputer.

FIG. 12 schematically shows an example of the configuration of the step counting switch 46. The movable arm 4 is made of metal.
A configuration is adopted in which the number of vibrations is detected as the opening and closing of a switch by using the pendulum 7 and the weight 48 as a pendulum.

The movable arm 47 has one end serving as a rotation fulcrum 47a, and is rotatably attached to a support (not shown) provided on the housing of the operation / display unit 29. . A metal weight 48 having a columnar shape is fixed to the other end 47b of the movable arm 47.
As shown in the figure, the movable arm 47 and the weight 48 are configured to perform a pendulum motion, and the weight 48 serves as one contact point of the switch. The movable arm 47 has an engaging hole 47c located between the weight 48 and the rotation fulcrum 47a and near the weight 48.
Are formed.

A force in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 12 is constantly applied to the movable arm 47 by the urging means 49, whereby the weight 48 is urged to come into contact with the stopper 50. The biasing means 49 constitutes a part of a current path flowing through the contact of the switch, and for example, a toggle spring or a coil spring formed of a conductive material is used. In the figure, two arm pieces 49b and 49c extending from the coil 49a are provided. One of the arm pieces 49b has a distal end portion formed in the engagement hole 4 of the movable arm 47.
7c. Further, the other arm piece 49c is fixed to the housing of the operation / display unit 29 by being clamped in the middle part by the fixing members 51, 51, and the arm piece 49c
Is fixed to the connection terminal 52. By using the urging means 49 as a power supply member, the number of components can be reduced and the configuration can be simplified.

The electrode plate 53 having an L-shaped side surface is a contact of a switch paired with the weight 48. When the weight 48 comes into contact with the bent portion 53a, the contact is closed. One end 53b of the electrode plate 53 is fixed to a connection terminal 54 that makes a pair with the connection terminal 52.

Thus, in this configuration, the movable arm 47 is linked with the up / down movement of the operation / display unit 29 during walking.
The switch is opened and closed by vibrating as shown by arrow A,
By counting this, the number of steps can be known. That is, the weight 48 and the electrode plate 53 serve as contact points of the switch, and when both contacts are closed, the arm piece 49c, the coil 49a, the arm piece 49b, the movable arm 47, the weight 48, the electrode plate 53, A current path to the terminal 54 is formed.
The connection terminals 52 and 54 are terminals for connection to the microcomputer 40, and an on / off signal is sent to the microcomputer 40 in response to opening and closing of a contact. Also, by appropriately setting the force by the urging means 49 and the gap between the weight 48 and the electrode plate 53, the contact of the switch is closed every step with respect to the vertical movement of the waist during walking. be able to.

The display device 42 (for example, a liquid crystal display device) displays various information such as the remaining battery level, the rotation display of the disk, and the holding state by the operation switches, in addition to the display information described for the above-mentioned "DISPLAY". I do.

The loudspeaker section 43 includes a loudspeaker for generating a beep sound and a driving circuit for the loudspeaker.

The power supply selecting section 44 is a microcomputer
A circuit for selecting a power supply to be supplied to 0,
When power is supplied from the main body 23 to the remote controller 24, the microcomputer 4
0 is not supplied, the power supply voltage supplied from the main body 23 to the remote controller 24 becomes lower than the reference value, or a cord 25 connecting the main body 23 and the remote controller 24 is provided.
Is disconnected, the power is supplied from the internal battery 45 to the microcomputer 40 and the power supply path from the main body 23 to the remote controller 24 is cut off.

That is, a power supply voltage (this is referred to as “VB”) from the power supply section of the main body section 23 is supplied to the power supply selection section 44, and a built-in battery 45 is connected to the power supply selection section 44. The signal “Sm” of the signals “Sm, Sn” transmitted from the power source selection unit 44 to the microcomputer 40 is determined by whether the selected power source is the power source from the main unit 23 or the power source from the built-in battery 45. This is a signal for notifying the microcomputer 40 of the presence of the signal. For example, the signal S
When the level of m is H (high) level, it means that the selected power supply is the power supply from the main body unit 23,
When the level of the signal Sm is L (low) level, it means that the selected power supply is the power supply from the internal battery 45. The signal “Sn” is the selected power supply voltage itself, that is, the power supply voltage supplied from the main body 23 or the built-in battery 45.

FIG. 13 shows an example of a circuit configuration of the power supply selection section 44. The power supply voltage VB from the main body section 23 is supplied to one of the power supply terminals Ta and Tb via the cord 25, and the other Tb is supplied to the other. Is the power supply voltage from the internal battery 45 (hereinafter, referred to as
It is described as “Vd”. ) Is supplied.

On the line Lab, a PNP transistor Q
3 and Q4 are provided. The emitter of the transistor Q3 is connected to the power supply terminal Ta, and the collector is connected to the collector of the transistor Q4 and to the terminal Tn (the signal Sn is obtained). Further, the emitter of the transistor Q4 is connected to the power supply terminal Tb.

A voltage obtained by dividing the power supply voltage VB of the power supply terminal Ta by the resistors R1 and R2 is supplied to the base of the NPN transistor Q1 whose emitter is grounded, and its collector is connected to the base of the transistor Q3 via the resistor R5. It is connected to the base of a PNP transistor Q2 via a resistor R3.

The emitter of the transistor Q2 is connected to the power supply terminal Ta, the collector of which is grounded via the resistor R4 and connected to the terminal Tm (where the signal Sm is obtained).

Common emitter NPN transistor Q5
Has its base connected to the power supply terminal Tb via the resistor R7 and to the collector of the transistor Q1, and the collector of the transistor Q5 is connected to the base of the transistor Q4 via the resistor R6.

In this circuit, the main body 23
When power is supplied to the operation / display unit 29 from the power supply terminal Ta, the power supply voltage VB from the power supply terminal Ta
The transistor Q1 is turned on when the voltage exceeds the reference voltage, and the transistor Q3 is turned on.
Is output. Since the transistors Q5 and Q4 are turned off when the transistor Q1 is turned on, the power supply terminal T
The power supply voltage Vd of b is not supplied to the terminal Tn.
When the transistor Q1 is turned on, the transistor Q2 is turned on.
Is turned on, an H level signal is output to the terminal Tm, and the signal is sent to the microcomputer 40 to be used as a remote control operation permission signal (that is, a signal for permitting remote operation by the remote control unit 24). Is done.

When power is not supplied from the main unit 23 to the operation / display unit 29 or when the power supply voltage VB is not sufficient, the transistor Q1 is turned off, and the transistor Q3 is turned off. Tn and the power supply terminal Ta are cut off. Further, since the transistor Q2 is turned off when the transistor Q1 is turned off, the output of the terminal Tm becomes an L level signal, and this signal is a prohibition signal of the remote control operation for the microcomputer 40 (that is, the remote control by the remote control unit 24 is prohibited). Signal). Then, a current flows from the power supply terminal Tb to the base of the transistor Q5 via the resistor R7, and the transistor Q5 is turned on. Therefore, the transistor Q4 is turned on, and the power supply voltage Vd from the power supply terminal Tb is supplied to the terminal Tn. You.

FIGS. 14 to 17 are flowcharts showing examples of processing in the microcomputer 40.

First, after performing input processing of the operation switches 34 and 35 in step S1 in FIG. 14, it is determined in next step S2 whether or not the operation of the remote controller 24 is permitted. That is, if the signal Sm is an H level signal (permitted), the process proceeds to step S3, and if the signal Sm is an L level signal (prohibited), the process proceeds to step S5.

In step S3, the microcomputer 40 transmits information corresponding to the operation switch pressed in the previous step S1 to the main unit 23. In step S4, the microcomputer 40 transmits the information received from the main unit 23 to the display device. 42 to be displayed.

After the time counting process in step S5, the number of steps is counted in step S6. That is, the counting process is performed on the on / off signal from the step counting switch 46 described above.

Then, in the next step S7 shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the operation of the remote control unit 24 is permitted, as in the step S2. If the operation is permitted, the process proceeds to step S8, and if the operation is prohibited, the process proceeds to step S13. .

In step S8, it is determined whether or not the clock display mode has been selected by switching the display with the "DISPLAY" button. If so, the flow advances to step S9 to display the time and the like, but otherwise. Step S1
The process proceeds to 0, and it is determined whether or not the display mode of the pedometer (step count display mode) is selected by the display switching using the “DISPLAY” button. When the mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S11, in which the number of steps detected by the step counting switch 46 and the walking distance calculated by multiplying the step by the step are displayed, and then the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG.

When setting the stride length, for example, the following operation procedure is performed.

1) Until the stride setting mode is displayed, "D
Press the "ISPLAY" button. The display unit 33 displays “WID
"TH SET" is displayed.

2) Press the "VOL +" and "VOL-" buttons to set the stride length. The display unit 33 displays the stride length, for example, as “70 cm”.

3) Press the "PLAY" button to confirm the set value. The display mode shifts to the next mode.

3 ') If the "DISPLAY" button is pressed without pressing the "PLAY" button in the above 3), the set stride is canceled, and the display mode shifts to the next display mode.

As described above, the function of inputting the user's stride (average value, etc.) and displaying the walking distance by multiplying the number of steps by the product, and the function of calculating and displaying the calorie consumption from the number of steps are provided. It is convenient to add it.

If the step count display mode has not been selected in step S10, the process proceeds to step S12, in which operation display and the like relating to the original function (remote control function) of the remote control unit 24 are performed, and then step S16 in FIG. Proceed to.

If the operation of the remote control unit 24 is prohibited in step S7, the process proceeds to step S13, where it is determined whether or not the clock display mode is selected by the "DISPLAY" button. Step S
The process proceeds to step 14 to display the time or the like. If not, the process proceeds to step S15, where the number of steps and the walking distance are displayed as in step S11, and then the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG.

When the user stops walking, a function is provided to send a pause command from the remote control unit 24 to the main unit 23 to pause the playback sound, and the user selects the setting / non-setting of the function. It is convenient to be able to perform the processing.
16 to S21.

In step S16, the user sets an operation control mode (hereinafter referred to as a "walking interlock mode") linked to the step.
That. ) Is set in advance by the “DISPLAY” button, and if the walking interlock mode is set, the process proceeds to step S17. If the walking interlock mode is not set, the process proceeds to step S22 in FIG.

In step S17, it is determined whether to stop walking. That is, it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the step number counting switch 46 is continuously counted, and if so, it is determined that the user is walking and step S1 is performed.
If not, it is determined that the user has stopped walking, and the process proceeds to step S18.

In step S18, it is determined whether or not the reproduction operation of the main body unit 23 is in a pause state. If the reproduction operation is paused, the flow proceeds to step S22 in FIG. 17, and if not, the flow proceeds to step S20.

In step S19, the main unit 23
It is determined whether or not the reproducing operation is paused. If the reproducing operation is paused, the process proceeds to step S21.
The process proceeds to step S22 of FIG.

In step S20, a command for pausing on (pausing) is issued, and the command is issued to remote controller 24.
To the main unit 23 to interrupt the reproduction.

In step S21, a pause-off (do not pause) command is issued and transmitted from the remote controller 24 to the main unit 23 to release the pause state.

The processes shown in steps S22 to S27 in FIG. 17 relate to the timer reservation function, and start and stop of reproduction, generation of a beep sound, and the like are performed at a time set in advance by the user.

In step S22, it is determined whether or not the timer reservation is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to the next step S23, and if not, the process returns to the first step S1.

In step S23, it is determined whether the current time has reached the set time of the timer reservation and whether or not the reproduction of the main body unit 23 should be stopped at that time. Proceeds to the next step S24, otherwise proceeds to step S25.

In step S24, a command for stopping the reproduction of the main unit 23 is issued and transmitted from the remote control unit 24 to the main unit 23, whereby the reproduction is stopped.

When the reproduction of the main unit 23 is started by timer reservation, the above steps S23 and S24
In the above, “stop” may be replaced with “start”.

In the following step S25, it is determined whether or not the current time has reached the set time of the timer reservation and whether or not a beep sound is to be generated at that time. If the beep sound has been turned on, the flow advances to step S26. If the beep sound has been turned off, the process returns to step S1.

In step S26, a command for sounding a beep is sent to the speaker unit 43, and the next step S27
Generates a predetermined beep sound. Then, the process returns to step S1.

[0094]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the remote control unit can be attached to the user's arm using the arm band.
Operability and portability can be improved.

According to the second and third aspects of the present invention,
Usability can be improved by allowing the arm band to be detachably attached to the remote operation unit.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the width of the use form can be expanded by selectively attaching the arm band or the clip member to the remote control unit.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the connection portion provided on the main body portion and the signal output means are connected by a cord, and the connection portion is connected to the remote operation portion via another cord branched from the connection portion. By connecting the parts to each other, it is possible to prevent an adverse effect caused by an increase in the diameter of the cord.

According to the fifth and sixth aspects of the present invention,
By providing the step counting means, it is not necessary to carry the pedometer separately.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to calculate a walking distance by inputting a step length and multiplying it by the number of steps, and display the calculated walking distance.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the power supply selecting means is provided, and the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply section of the main body is preferentially supplied to the remote control section so that the power supply of the power supply section in the remote control section is provided. Consumption can be reduced.

According to the eighth and ninth aspects of the present invention,
By stopping the reproduction operation when detecting the stop of walking, the user can be encouraged to continue walking.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a step counting means.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a power supply selecting unit.

FIG. 4 is a view showing an embodiment of the present invention together with FIGS. 5 to 17, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing the entire configuration.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the operation / display unit viewed from the back.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of attaching an arm band to an operation / display unit.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an arrangement of operation switches in an operation / display unit.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of attaching a clip to an operation / display unit.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of the clip of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a circuit block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of an operation / display unit.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a switch unit.

FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration example of a step counting switch.

FIG. 13 is a circuit diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of a power supply selection unit.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a control example together with FIGS. 15 to 17; FIG. 14 shows the first part of the processing;

FIG. 15 shows a part of display processing.

FIG. 16 shows a processing portion of an operation control mode (walking interlocking mode) interlocked with a user's step.

FIG. 17 shows a processing part of timer reservation.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Portable electronic device, 2 ... Body part, 3 ... Remote operation part, 4
... operation unit, 5 ... display unit, 6 ... arm band, 7 ... recording medium,
8 ... reproduction means, 9 ... signal output means, 10 ... connection part, 11
A, 11B code, 12 control means, 14 step counting means, 15 step input section, 16 walking detection section, 17 counting section, 18 walking distance calculation section, 19, 20 power supply section, 2
1. Power supply selection means

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A portable electronic device comprising a main body, a remote control having an operation section for sending an instruction signal to the main body, and a display for displaying information from the main body. A portable electronic device provided with a remote control unit, wherein an arm band is attached to the remote control unit. 2. A portable electronic device comprising a remote control unit according to claim 1, wherein the wristband is detachable from the remote control unit. machine. 3. A portable electronic device provided with a remote control unit according to claim 2, further comprising a clip member for holding the remote control unit, wherein an arm band or a clip member is selected for the remote control unit. A portable electronic device provided with a remote control unit, which is adapted to be attached to the portable electronic device. 4. The portable electronic device provided with a remote control unit according to claim 1, wherein the main unit has a reproducing unit for reproducing information on a recording medium, and a signal reproduced by the reproducing unit is transmitted. A signal output means for outputting is connected to a connection portion provided in the main body portion with a cord, and a remote operation portion is connected to the connection portion via another cord branched from the connection portion. Portable electronic equipment with a remote control unit. 5. A portable electronic device comprising the remote control unit according to claim 1, wherein a step count measuring means for measuring and displaying the number of steps is attached to the remote control unit or the main unit. A portable electronic device equipped with a remote control unit. 6. A portable electronic device comprising the remote control unit according to claim 5, wherein the step counting means includes: a step input unit for inputting a step length; and a walking detecting unit for obtaining a detection signal of the step number. A counting unit that counts the number of steps in response to a detection signal from the walking detection unit; and calculates a walking distance by a product operation of the number of steps from the counting unit and the stride from the stride input unit, and displays the calculated walking distance. A portable electronic device comprising a remote operation unit, comprising: 7. A portable electronic device comprising a remote control unit according to claim 1, further comprising: a power supply selecting unit connected to a power supply unit of the main body unit and a power supply unit of the remote control unit. If the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply is within the allowable range, the power supply selection means supplies this as the power supply voltage of the remote control unit, and the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply unit of the main body is out of the allowable range. In this case, a power supply unit of the remote control unit is selected by a power supply selection unit, and the power supply voltage is supplied to the remote control unit. 8. A portable electronic device comprising the remote control unit according to claim 5, wherein the main unit has a reproducing unit for reproducing information on a recording medium, and the step count measuring unit detects that the walking is stopped. A portable electronic device comprising a remote control unit, further comprising a control unit for sending a control signal to the reproduction unit when the reproduction unit stops the reproduction operation. 9. A portable electronic device comprising the remote control unit according to claim 6, wherein the main body unit has a reproducing unit for reproducing information on a recording medium, and a stop of walking is detected by the step number measuring unit. A portable electronic device comprising a remote control unit, further comprising a control unit for sending a control signal to the reproduction unit when the reproduction unit stops the reproduction operation.