JPH11306616A - Equipment operating device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operability by outputting transmission codes answering to plural first, or loadable/unloadable and operable devices to be controlled, outputting a remote control code based on it, detecting that a remote controller is loaded and outputting a transmission code. SOLUTION: When a second VTR 70, a third VTR 80 in addition to a first VTR 60 loading/unloading a remote controller 6 are remote controlled by the remote controller 6, when the transmission code of the remote controller 6 is set by a transmission code changeover switch 1 so as to match with the reception code of the objective VTR, the remote control codes 5a-5c are transmitted from a light emission part 5 to the objective VTR, and are inputted to a signal processing part through a light receiving part in the VTR, and the VTR is operated based on the remote control code. When the remote controller 6 is loaded on the first VTR 60, input/output terminals between the remote controller 6 and the first VTR 60 are connected, and a loading detection signal is outputted, and is inputted to a second transmission code switch part 4, and the transmission code receivable by the first VTR 60 is set to be outputted to the first VTR 60.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device operating device capable of operating a device main body and detachably attached to the device main body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a remote control device represented by a remote control capable of remotely controlling an electronic device main body, which is detachable from the electronic device main body, is known as a camera-integrated VTR or the like. Recently, with the spread of digital camera-integrated VTRs, stationary VTRs for high-quality dubbing and editing
Therefore, a configuration in which a simple editing machine is mounted on the main body of the device so that anyone can easily edit the image is also considered.

[0003] A conventional device operating device will be described below. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a configuration has been known in which a remote control operation unit is attached to and detached from a main body of a camera-integrated VTR capable of remote control operation. Further, a changeover switch or the like is provided on the remote control so that a plurality of VTRs can be operated by one remote control, so that a plurality of remote control codes can be switched and output.

The configuration is shown in the block diagram of FIG. FIG.
1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a conventional device operating device. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which the remote controller can be attached to and detached from the device main body. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a remote controller which can be attached to and detached from and operated on a first VTR 50, which will be described later, and which can remotely control the second and third VTRs 20 and 30.
0 is the first remote controller 10 which can be detachably attached and whose operation can be controlled.
The second and third VTRs 52, 21 and 31 are provided in the first to third VTRs, and the light emitting unit 1 is provided with the light emitting unit 1.
3 is a light receiving unit capable of receiving the optical signal from
Is capable of receiving the first remote control code 13a from the light emitting unit 13, the light receiving unit 21 is capable of receiving the second remote control code 13b from the light emitting unit 13, and the light receiving unit 31 is capable of receiving the light emitting unit 1
3 can be received. Reference numeral 11 denotes a transmission code switch which can be switched to a transmission code corresponding to a VTR operated by a user and outputs transmission code switching information. The transmission code switch provided on the VTR is, for example, a three-point switching slide provided on an operation unit. Provided as a switch, "VTR1",
Switching can be performed to the positions described as "VTR2" and "VTR3". When "VTR1" is selected, the signal is switched to a signal receivable by the first VTR 50, and when "VTR2" is selected, the second signal is received. The signal is switched to a signal that can be received by the VTR 20, and when "VTR3" is selected, the signal is switched to a signal that can be received by the third VTR 30.
Reference numeral 12 denotes a transmission code switching unit for inputting transmission code switching information of the transmission code switching switch 11 and switching the transmission code. Here, the transmission code indicates a transmission signal pattern of a remote control code, and a combination of a HIGH signal and a LOW signal. Consisting of Reference numeral 13 denotes a light emitting unit that actually outputs a remote control code corresponding to the transmission code set by the transmission code switching unit 12 as an optical signal, and includes a plurality of transmission codes having different transmission codes as indicated by first to third remote control codes 13a to 13c. Can be output as an optical signal. Reference numeral 14 is output from the transmission code switching unit 12 when the remote control 10 is mounted on the first VTR 50 and is connected to the input terminal 51 provided on the first VTR 50 and the transmission code switch 11 is set to “VTR1”. An output terminal for transmitting a remote control code corresponding to the transmission code to the first VTR 50.

[0005] In FIG. 3, reference numeral 40 denotes a first VTR represented by a stationary VTR, which corresponds to the first VTR 50 in FIG. Reference numeral 41 denotes a light receiving unit provided on the front of the first VTR 40 to receive an optical signal from a remote controller, and 42 denotes a first VT.
R40 is rotatable in front of R40 as shown by arrow A.
A front panel arranged to cover the front of the VTR 40,
Reference numeral 43 denotes a remote control mounting portion on the front panel 42 to which a remote control 44 can be attached and detached, reference numeral 44 denotes a remote control that allows the first VTR 40 to be remotely operated or mounted on the remote control mounting portion 43 as indicated by an arrow B, and reference numeral 45 denotes a remote control. The first
The light emitting unit outputs an optical signal to the light receiving unit 41 of the VTR 40. Although not shown in the figure, a remote control signal output terminal is provided on the back surface of the remote control 44, and a remote control signal input terminal is provided in the remote control mounting section 43.
When the remote controller 44 sets a transmission code of a remote control signal to be output at the time of mounting on the remote controller 44, the first remote control signal is output based on the remote control signal output from the output terminal and input to the input terminal.
Perform various operations.

[0006] The operation of the conventional device operating device configured as described above will be described below.

First, the second and third V
The operation when remotely controlling the TR will be described.

[0008] The user sets the transmission code of the remote controller 10 with the transmission code switch 11 in accordance with the reception code of the device body to be controlled by the remote controller 10. That is, the first V
When transmitting the first remote control code 13a to the TR 50, when the transmission code changeover switch 11 is set to “VTR1”, the first remote control code 13
a is output to the second VTR 20. The light emitting unit 13
When the second remote control code 13b is transmitted to the second VTR 20 from the transmitter, when the transmission code changeover switch 11 is set to “VTR2”, the second remote control code 13b is output from the light emitting unit 13 to the second VTR 20. . The same applies to the transmission of the remote control code to the third VTR 30. Here, the set number of transmission codes is the operable VT
Although it depends on the number of Rs, a normal VTR has 2-3 types,
In many cases, four or more types of high-grade VTRs can be set. The first remote control code 13a output from the light emitting unit 13 is transmitted to the light receiving unit 52 of the first VTR 50.
, The first VTR 50 performs an operation based on the transmitted remote control code. In addition, the second
When the remote control code 13b is output, the second V
The second VTR 30 receives the light at the light receiving unit 21 of the TR 20 and performs an operation based on the transmitted remote control code. Third
Of the VTR 30 is similarly performed.

Next, the operation when the remote controller is mounted on the first VTR and operated will be described.

First, the remote controller 44 shown in FIG.
In the direction, and is mounted on the remote control mounting section 43. Then, an output terminal (not shown) provided on the back surface of the remote controller 44 and an input terminal (not shown) provided on the remote controller mounting section 43 are connected. Next, the transmission code changeover switch 11 shown in FIG. 2 is set to “VTR1”. Then, the transmission code switching section 12 sets a transmission code that can be received by the first VTR 50, and outputs a remote control code based on the transmission code from the output terminal 14. Output terminal 1
4 is connected to the input terminal 51 of the first VTR 50, the remote control code from the output terminal 14 is input to the first VTR 50 via the input terminal 51, and the first VTR 50 The operation based on is performed.

[0011]

However, in the above-described conventional configuration, when several types of VTRs are remotely controlled by one remote controller, the remote controller 10 is required to operate the first to third VTRs shown in FIG. It is necessary to switch the transmission code in accordance with each VTR in the transmission code switch 11 of FIG. Further, when the remote controller 10 is mounted on the first VTR 50 and used, it is necessary to set the transmission code corresponding to the reception code of the first VTR 50 by the transmission code changeover switch 11, and the operability is significantly reduced. Had the problem that

The present invention solves the above-described conventional problem. When the remote controller is disconnected from the first VTR, the remote controller transmits a remote control code based on a transmission code set by a user, and transmits the first VT.
When mounted on the R, control is performed to transmit a transmission code that can be received by the first VTR, so that there is provided an apparatus operation device that does not need to be reset to a transmission code corresponding to the reception code of the first VTR. The purpose is to:

[0013]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION To achieve this object, an operating device of the present invention is detachable and operable with respect to a first controlled device, and is capable of remotely controlling a plurality of second controlled devices. A transmission code changeover switch capable of selecting a transmission code according to the first or second controlled device, and a transmission according to a changeover state of the transmission code changeover switch. First transmission code switching means for switching to output a code, and remote control code output means for outputting a remote control code based on the transmission code from the first transmission code switching means to the first or second controlled device. , The remote control device is connected to the first
Mounting detection means for detecting that the device has been mounted on the controlled device; and
Output a transmission code that can be received by the controlled device of the second
Transmission code switching means.

With this configuration, when detached from the main body,
When the code set by the user is transmitted and attached to the main unit, the transmission code different from the set transmission code (a code that can always be received by the main unit) is transmitted, so that the device does not need to be adjusted to the received code of the main unit It is an object of the present invention to provide an operation device.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides a remote control device capable of being detached from and operated on a first controlled device and capable of remotely controlling a plurality of second controlled devices. A transmission code changeover switch capable of selecting a transmission code according to the first or second controlled device, and a transmission code according to a switching state of the transmission code changeover switch. First transmission code switching means for performing switching as described above, remote control code output means for outputting a remote control code based on the transmission code from the first transmission code switching means to the first or second controlled device, and the remote control Mounting detection means for detecting that the device is mounted on the first controlled device, and a transmission code which can be received by the first controlled device when the mounting detection means detects the mounting. And a second transmission code switching means for transmitting a remote control transmission code set by the user when detached from the device main body, and completely separate from the transmission code set by the user when attached to the main body. By transmitting this transmission code, there is an effect that the signal can be received regardless of the transmission setting state of the remote control and the remote control reception code setting state of the device main body.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an apparatus operating device according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 60 denotes a first controlled device capable of detachably attaching and detaching an operation of a remote controller 6. Certain first VTRs 70 and 80 are second controlled devices that are remotely controlled by the remote controller 6, and second and third VTRs 6 are detachable and operable from the first VTR 60, and the second and third VTRs are 3 is a remote controller which is a remote control device capable of remotely controlling the VTRs 20 and 30, 1 is a transmission code switching switch capable of switching to a transmission code corresponding to the VTR operated by the user and outputting transmission code switching information. The provided transmission code changeover switch is provided by, for example, a three-point changeover slide switch or the like on the operation unit, and includes “VTR1”, “VTR2”, and “VTR”.
3 ". When" VTR1 "is selected, the first VTR 6 is switched.
The signal is switched to a signal that can be received by 0, a signal that can be received by the second VTR 70 when "VTR2" is selected, and a signal that can be received by the third VTR 80 when "VTR3" is selected.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a first transmission code switching unit which is a first transmission code switching means for inputting transmission code switching information of the transmission code switching switch 1 and switching transmission codes. Reference numeral 5 denotes a light emitting unit which is remote control code output means for outputting a remote control code as an optical signal in accordance with the transmission code set by the first and second transmission code switching units 2 and 4, and includes a first remote control code 5a and a first remote control code 5a. As shown by the second remote control code 5b and the third remote control code 5c, a plurality of remote control codes corresponding to different transmission codes can be output as optical signals. 7 is the remote controller 6 for the first VT
When mounted on the R60, the remote controller code connected to the input terminal 62 provided on the first VTR 60 and corresponding to the transmission code output from the second transmission code switching unit 4 is transmitted to the first VTR.
Output terminal for transmitting to TR60.

Reference numerals 61, 71 and 81 denote first to third VTRs 6,
0 to 80 are light receiving units that can receive an optical signal from the light emitting unit 5, the light receiving unit 61 is capable of receiving the first remote control code 5 a from the light emitting unit 5, and the light receiving unit 71 is
, And the light receiving unit 81 can receive the third remote control code 5c from the light emitting unit 5. 62 is connected to the output terminal 7 and
Input terminal to which the remote control code output from
Reference numeral 63 denotes a signal processing unit which receives either the remote control code received by the light receiving unit 61 or the remote control code input from the input terminal 62 and performs various signal processing.
Although signal processing units are provided in the TRs 70 and 80,
The description is omitted because it is not particularly required in the description of the present embodiment. Reference numeral 8 denotes a detection terminal formed of a switch that is turned on when the remote controller 6 is mounted on the first VTR 60. The detection terminal 8 includes, for example, a push switch, and the weight of the remote controller 6 when the remote controller 6 is mounted on the first VTR 60. It is to be pushed. Reference numeral 3 denotes a mounting detection unit which is mounting detection means for detecting a mounting state between the remote controller 6 and the first VTR 60 at the detection terminal 8.
, And detects a change in the signal at the detection terminal 8 to output a detection signal. Reference numeral 4 denotes a first transmission code switching unit 2 when a detection signal is input from the attachment detection unit 3.
And a second transmission code switching unit that is a second transmission code switching unit that outputs a transmission code with priority over a transmission code output from the second transmission code.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 40 denotes a VT corresponding to the first VTR 60 in FIG.
R and 41 are light receiving units provided on the front of the VTR 40 to receive an optical signal from a remote controller, and 42 is disposed on the front of the VTR 40 so as to be rotatable as indicated by an arrow A and cover the front of the first VTR 40 when the lid is closed. Front panel 43, front panel 4
2, a remote control mounting unit to which the remote control 44 can be attached and detached,
Reference numeral 44 denotes a remote control for the VTR 40 or a remote control mounting section 43.
Reference numeral 45 denotes a light emitting unit provided on the remote controller 44 for outputting an optical signal to the light receiving unit 41 of the VTR 40. Although not shown in the figure, a remote control signal output terminal is provided on the back surface of the remote control 44, and a remote control signal input terminal is provided on the remote control mounting section 43.
When the transmission code of the remote control signal output from the remote controller 44 is set when the remote controller is mounted on the remote controller mounting section 43, the VTR 40 performs various operations based on the remote control signal output from the output terminal and input to the input terminal.

The operation of the device operating device of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described below.

First, the first to third VTs using a remote controller
The operation when remotely controlling R will be described.

The user operates the remote controller 6 in accordance with the reception code of the VTR to be controlled by the remote controller 6.
Is set by the transmission code changeover switch 11. That is, the light emitting unit 13 outputs the first VTR 6
When transmitting the first remote control code 13a to 0, when the transmission code changeover switch 11 is set to “VTR1”, the first remote control code 13a is output from the light emitting unit 13 to the first VTR 60. When transmitting the second remote control code 13 b from the light emitting unit 13 to the second VTR 70, the transmission code changeover switch 11 sets the “VTR
When “2” is set, the light emitting unit 13 outputs the second remote control code 13b to the second VTR 70. Third VT
The same operation is performed when transmitting the remote control code to R80.
Here, the number of transmission codes to be set differs depending on the device main body, but in many cases, two or three types can be set for a normal VTR, and four or more types can be set for a high-end model VTR.
First remote control code 13a output from light emitting unit 13
Is received by the light receiving unit 61 of the first VTR 60, and the received remote control code is input to the signal processing unit 63, and performs an operation based on the transmitted remote control code. When the second remote control code 13b is output from the light emitting unit 13, the light is received by the light receiving unit 71 of the second VTR 70, and the second remote control code 13b is output.
VTR 70 performs an operation based on the transmitted remote control code. Further, when the third remote control code 13c is output from the light emitting unit 13, it is received by the light receiving unit 81 of the third VTR 80, and the third VTR 80 performs an operation based on the transmitted remote control code.

Next, the operation when the remote controller is mounted on the first VTR and operated will be described.

First, the remote controller 44 shown in FIG.
In the direction, and is mounted on the remote control mounting section 43. Then, the output terminal (the output terminal 7 in FIG. 1) provided on the back surface of the remote controller 44 is connected to the input terminal (the input terminal 62 in FIG. 1) provided in the remote control mounting section 43. Here, when the remote controller 44 is mounted on the remote controller mounting section 43 of the VTR 40, the detection terminal 8 in FIG. 1 is turned ON, and a signal of this ON is input to the mounting detection section 3. The mounting detector 3 detects the signal from the detection terminal 8 so that the remote controller 6
And outputs a detection signal. The detection signal is input to the second transmission code switching unit 4,
The transmission code switching section 4 sets a transmission code that can be received by the first VTR 60. Then, a remote control code based on the transmission code is output from the output terminal 7. Since the output terminal 7 is connected to the input terminal 62 of the first VTR 60, the remote control code from the output terminal 7 is input to the signal processing unit 63 of the first VTR 60 via the input terminal 62, Perform actions based on the code.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when remote controller 6 is detached from first VTR 60, the remote controller transmission code selected by transmission code switch 1 is transmitted, and the first to third remote controllers are transmitted. When the remote controller 6 is mounted on the first VTR 60, the mounting state is detected by the mounting detection unit 3, and the second transmission code switching unit 4 receives the signal by the first VTR 60. By preferentially switching to a possible transmission code,
The remote control code output from the remote controller 6 can be input to the first VTR 60 only by setting the transmission code to the first VTR 60 without particularly setting the transmission code.

[0026]

As described above, the present invention transmits the remote control code based on the transmission code set by the user when the device is detached from the device main body, and transmits the remote control code based on the set transmission code when attached to the device main body. By transmitting a predetermined transmission code preferentially and operating the device itself, when mounted on the device body, the trouble of setting the transmission code according to the received code of the attached device body is eliminated, and operability is improved The excellent effect that can be obtained is obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a device operating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional device operating device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a VTR to which a device operating device can be mounted.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 transmission code switch 2 first transmission code switching unit 3 attachment detection unit 4 second transmission code switching unit 5 light emitting unit 6 remote controller 60 first VTR 70 second VTR 80 third VTR

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An apparatus operation device comprising a remote control device detachable from and operable with respect to a first controlled device and capable of remotely controlling a plurality of second controlled devices, wherein the first or the second control device is a remote control device. A transmission code changeover switch capable of selecting a transmission code according to the controlled device, a first transmission code changeover means for switching to output a transmission code according to a switching state of the transmission code changeover switch, and the first transmission code changeover switch. Remote control code output means for outputting a remote control code based on the transmission code from the transmission code switching means to the first or second controlled device; and mounting the remote control device on the first controlled device. And a second transmission code switching means for outputting a transmission code receivable by the first controlled device when the attachment is detected by the attachment detection means. A device operating device characterized by the following.