JPS59160793A - Portable watch - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To perform routine household affair efficiently and comfortably by receiving signals from each instrument of a washer, drier, chime etc. and giving a function to inform according to the signals. CONSTITUTION:A receiving section provided in the body 1 of a portable watch receives signals from household appliances such as a washer 9, drier 10, telephone 11, door phone 12 etc. When the signal from each appliance is received, the watch is changed to monitor the function of each appliance, and informing sound is given from an alarm 7. At the same time, a comment corresponding to the signal is displayed on a display section 8. The display is reset by keys 3-6 for setting time etc., and display as a watch function is again given.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable watch 1 that allows the status of each appliance in the home, such as a washing machine, dryer, chime, etc., to be recognized very easily.

PRIOR ART Housework, which is done regularly every day, is a collection of various miscellaneous things, but since they are of a nature that cannot be carried over to tomorrow, it is important for the householder (especially the housewife) to do them without stagnation. It is desirable to be able to devote yourself to as much creative work, hobbies, etc. as possible. ``As I said, when doing housework that uses various devices such as washing machines, dryers, chimes, telephones, etc., each device is placed in a different location, so it is difficult to accurately recognize the status of each device at once. There was a drawback that it could not be done.

Purpose of the Invention The present invention was made in view of the above points, and focuses on parallel processing of housework, and makes daily housework more efficient by notifying and displaying the progress of each housework in detail. It is designed to be done easily and comfortably.

In other words, it receives signals informing the status of each device such as a washing machine, dryer, chime, telephone, etc., issues an alarm, displays a comment corresponding to the signal, or lights up an LED, prompting the householder to take the next action. This is what I did to get it.

Embodiment of the Invention An embodiment of the portable watch of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

FIG. 1 shows an outline of a housekeeping system centered on a portable watch according to the present invention.

In Fig. 1, 1 is a portable time-open main body, 2 is a hand,
3.4.5; 6 is the setting key for time etc., 7 is the alarm,
8 is a display section (for example, a liquid crystal display unit). 9.
+0.11.12.13 indicates each device, for example, 9 is a washing machine, IO is a dryer, 11 is a telephone, 1
2 indicates a doorbell (chime), and 13 indicates a group of other devices.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electronic control circuit using a microcomputer of the portable watch according to the present invention.

In FIG. 2, 14 is a receiving unit that receives signals sent by radio waves from each device, 15 is a key power unit, 16 is a battery, 17 is an oscillation unit 181d of a microcomputer 18, and
9 indicates an output section.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart mainly displaying the operation of the configuration shown in FIG. 1. In the embodiment of the configuration shown in FIG. It just doesn't have any output as a clock.

Next, its operation will be explained.

It usually functions as a digital watch. That is, the time can be set using the time setting keys 3.4.5.6, and if notification is required, the time can be set so that the alarm 7 will emit a notification sound at that time. Of course, a plurality of times can be set so that the notification sound is emitted from the alarm 7 several times in sequence according to the schedule. These are all known techniques.

In addition to these functions, the present invention is characterized by its role as a receiving source for various information generated at home.

That is, when receiving individual signals from each device, the function of the clock changes to the monitoring function of each function, the alarm 7 emits a notification sound, and at the same time reads the signal,
A comment corresponding to the signal is displayed on the display section 8.

If this display is reset using the time setting keys 3.4.5.6, it will disappear and a new display of clock*function and 1 and 2 will begin. (Of course, auto-reset is also acceptable.) Examples of current equipment include washing machine 0, dryer 10, and telephone 11.
, if the washing machine 9 is a two-tub washing machine, the washing machine 9 will issue a signal when water supply is complete, when washing is complete, when pampering is complete, and when dehydration is complete, and the alarm 7 will be activated.
At the same time, the signal is read and a message "Centaf" appears on the display section 8.

On the other hand, when drying of the laundry is completed, the dryer 10 emits a dryer signal, an alarm 7 emits a notification sound, and at the same time, the signal is read and the display 8 displays "Drying".

Further, when there is a call from the telephone 11, a telephone signal is emitted, an alarm 7 emits a notification sound, and at the same time, the signal is read and the display 8 displays "DENSO".

Also, when there is a visitor and the door phone 12 is pressed, a signal from the door phone 12 is emitted and an alarm 7 is activated.
At the same time, the signal is read and a message "1 door phone" appears on the display section 8.

In this way, it is sufficient to determine a signal (code) unique to each device and transmit and receive it via radio waves. Signal (code) like this
It is not limited to the above-mentioned equipment, but can be applied to equipment deemed necessary in each household as appropriate.

In this way, for the 80 washing machines, the notification sound that could previously only be heard near the location where the 4 washing machines were installed can now be heard in other locations (another room, outdoors, etc.) when other household chores are being carried out. Since you can listen to the sound even when you are cleaning the room (for example, when cleaning with a loud vacuum cleaner), it solves the problem of wasted water due to running water or delays in washing.

This system can also receive input from the security system in the same way as above. Also, in families with babies,
It is also possible to detect the baby's cry with a microphone and input and notify the same as above.

In this way, various information generated at home can be converted into digital signals and processed.

Next, FIG. 4 shows another embodiment, which will be explained.

In Fig. 4, 2o is the main body of the portable watch, 21 is the band, 22.2L 24+ 25 is the setting key for time etc., 2
6 is an alarm, 27 is a display unit (liquid crystal display unit), 2
8 is a display that blinks in response to signals from each device A, B, C, D, and E (here, the figure is shown integrated with the liquid crystal display unit 1 and 27). ) 29 is device A, 30 is device B,
31 indicates device C, 32 indicates device D, and 33 indicates device E.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart mainly consisting of displays showing the operation of the configuration shown in FIG.

A feature of this other embodiment is that the clock display does not disappear and can be used as a monitor for each device at any time. That is, the function as a clock is the same as in the previous embodiment, and when a signal is input from each device, for example, when a signal from device A 29 is input, the display 28 of A on the display section 27 appears. (Similarly, device B8
When a signal from the device C31 is input, the B display 28 on the display section 27 is displayed, and when the signal from the device C31 is input, the C display 28 is displayed on the display section 27.
When the signal from the device D32 is input, the display 2 of D on the display section 27 will be displayed.
8. When a signal from the device E 33 is input, the E display 28 on the display section 27 becomes active. ) This display will disappear if you reset it using the time setting keys 22, 23, 24, 25.

Note that the technology of wirelessly transmitting digital signals such as radio waves from each device is publicly known.

Effects of the Invention Since the portable watch of the present invention has the above-described configuration, it is possible to accurately recognize the status of each appliance in the home, such as a washing machine, dryer, chime, etc., making it easier to do housework. This allows you to do as much work as possible, and dedicate yourself to as much creative work, hobbies, etc. as possible.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram of an embodiment of the portable watch of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electronic control circuit of the portable watch of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the configuration of the portable watch of FIG. A flowchart showing the operation, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an outline of another embodiment of the portable watch of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a $1. Flowcharts +, -h showing the operation of the configuration shown in the drawings indicate a washing machine 9, a dryer IO, and a chime 11. Agent Patent attorney Aihiko Fukushi (and 2 others) 515 2/ Figure η

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A portable watch characterized by having a function of receiving signals from various devices in the home such as a washing machine, a dryer, a chime, etc., and issuing a notification according to the signals.