JPS5983466A - Timer remote controller of display conversation form - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability and the sense of operation, by incorporating a program time means into a remote controller itself and proceeding the setting operation of time and channel in the form of conversation with a display means of the remote controller. CONSTITUTION:In operating switches 3-5 of a remote control operating section 2, a prescribed signal is produced by a converter circuit 14 normally. A signal is amplified by a transmission preamplifier, an infrared ray emitting diode is drived by a transmission drive circit 16 and inputted to a receiving section 18 of a TV from the transmission section 17. A signal turning on or off the TV and a channel signal are outputted via a converter circuit 19 only when the timer operation is done for the TV. The setting operation of the time and channel is proceeded in the form of conversion with a display means 6a of the remote controller and the timer function is attained by the remote controller itself. Then, the setting operation is operated simply by anybody and simplified.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Technical Field The present invention relates to a wireless remote control (remote control device) provided in a television receiver.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In remote-controlled television receivers (hereinafter referred to as "TV") currently available on the market, timer means and channel program means are provided in the TV body. The timer means turns on/off -rv at a designated time, and the channel program means selects a designated channel.

Traditionally, a remote control is used to set the time and specify the channel. That is, the remote control is operated in a predetermined order to give a set signal to the TV main body. When the set signal is input to the TV, an LED or the like is turned on to notify the set state.

However, setting operations that involve interacting with the TV each time near the TV are cumbersome and lack operability. Moreover, not everyone can easily set up the system unless they are proficient in operating the remote control.

Although it has excellent functions, it is currently not being used effectively.

A first object of the present invention is to simplify the operation of a timer set and channel set using a remote control,
The goal is to improve operability.

The second purpose is to improve the user's sense of operation by letting the user know how to set the timer and channel so that the user can proceed with the setting operations without feeling any resistance.

Summary of the Invention Operates as a clock at all times, and at the first designated time, the TV
program timer means for outputting a signal specifying a broadcast channel together with a signal for turning on the TV, while outputting a signal for turning off the TV at a second specified time; a plurality of switch means, activated by an activation signal, and configured to set at least the specified channel and the first specified time and the second specified time in the block timer means; A display means for sequentially displaying a series of operating procedures in characters and also displaying the operation results of the switch means in characters is attached to the remote control, and the time and channel setting operation is performed in an interactive manner with the display means of the remote control. In addition, the remote controller itself is configured to perform the functions of the remote controller (-1).It is characterized by making it easy for anyone to proceed with the setting process and by simplifying the setting operation.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained by examples.

Example FIG. 1 is a schematic external view of the remote control according to the embodiment.

1 is a remote control transmitter that projects an infrared remote controller (3) control signal to the light receiving part of the TV main body (not shown); 2 is a remote control transmitter that projects 12 channel switches 3, 3. . . . 3, a conventional remote control unit with a switch 4 for volume up/down control, and a switch 5 for power on/off; It consists of a display panel section 6a and a program/timer setting section (3+). The program/timer setting section 61) includes switches for setting the time, that is, an AM switch 7, a PM switch 8, an hour switch 91, a minute switch 10, and a channel switch 11 for setting the channel.

In addition, a program switch 1 is operated first to give a start signal when setting a timer and setting a channel while displaying it on the display panel section 6a.
2, and an end switch 13 that is operated last to give a signal to end the setting operation.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the functions of the remote control. At all times, each switch 3 on the remote control operation section 2
,4. , 5, the converter (4) circuit 14 generates a predetermined signal corresponding to the switch. The signal is amplified by a transmission preamplifier 15, and a transmission drive circuit 16 drives an infrared light emitting unit to transmit the signal. , (From S 1.7, it is input to the TV receiver 18 as a -rv control signal. When you operate the channel switch 3, it switches to the broadcast of that channel. If you want to reduce the volume, operate the low volume switch 4. Then,
-rv audio becomes quieter. When the power switch 5 is operated, the TV is turned on or off. Of course, this assumes that the main switch on the TV itself is turned on.

On the other hand, when the program timer section 6 is disabled, that is, when the TV main body is not operated as a timer, this circuit 6 does not output any signal. Only when the timer is operated, a signal that turns -rv on or off and a channel signal (the same signal as the signal output when the C channel switch 3 is operated) are outputted via the converter circuit 19. The program/timer unit 6 includes a digital program timer that normally operates as a clock, a memory that stores the channel number set by the channel switch 1], and switches 7.8.9. A memory that stores the time set by IO, a character generator that generates characters, and a dot matrix liquid crystal display panel 6
a liquid crystal drive circuit for displaying characters on the screen, a memory for storing a software program that describes a series of operating procedures for setting the time and channel, and
It is equipped with control means etc. for controlling the reporter circuit as a whole.

FIG. 3 shows a specific example of the above remote control circuit. Most of the circuit units are composed of IC and LSI.

Switch K 1 pc. Switches 3, 4.5 on the remote control unit
This is a representative example. Similarly, switch 1 (
2 is the switch 8 , 9 , ] 0 , 1 ], ,
12.13 is shown as a representative. The switch 1 is connected to a converter 14 consisting of a barc, while the switch 1 (2 is connected to a microprocessor MPU consisting of an LSI.
It is connected to a converter 19 consisting of a random access memory (1 (A M ) M1).The output of RAM-Ml is given to a character generator M2 consisting of a read-only memory (ROM). The RAM, Ml, and character generator M2 are connected to the liquid crystal drive circuit 1)], I)2, I)3, and D4, which are composed of ICs, and are connected to the liquid crystal drive circuit I)], D2, and D3. , D4 are connected to the dot matrix liquid crystal display panel 6.

The outputs of the converter 14 and the converter 19 are commonly connected to the base of the transistor Trl for the transmission preamplifier 15:
The collector of the transistor Trl is connected to the base K of the T'nP type transistor for the transmission drive 16.
Connected via Ik IL. Transistor T r
3 is a transistor for transmitting 1.1° power 17, and an infrared light emitting diode LED1. Drives LED2 and LED3. 1.: is a battery for the remote control. Note that the symbols ``■'' in the converters 14 and 19 and the microprocessor MPU indicate terminal numbers.

As is well known, the microprocessor MPU has a clock function based on clock pulses and is used as a program timer. The setting signal and channel number manually input from key switch K2 are stored in data RAM, M
1 or an appropriate register (L< is RAM) built into the microprocessor MPU.

In addition, in the ROM built into the microprocessor MPU,
Describe a series of operating procedures and memorize the software program. Note that the configuration may be such that the microprocessor MPU and data RAM-MI are replaced with a microcomputer.

Briefly explain the operation. Based on the transmission signals at terminals 0 to [phase] of the converter 14, scanning signals are output to terminals 1 to 1 [phase]. When this scanning output is given to the key switch at 1 and selected by the key switch at 1, the selected output is input to terminals 1 to 2 of the converter 14 and is internally processed. The output signal output from the terminal ■ is amplified by the transistor Trl, and the output signal is amplified by the transistor T r 2
After being further amplified for driving, the transistor Tr3 is driven to cause the light emitting diodes LF, Dl, 2, and 3 to emit light. Similarly, the signals input to the key switch 2 to the terminals ■~0 of the microcontroller →)-Ml'U are output to the same terminals ■~■, but the signals input to the terminals ■~0 of the converter 19: A scan signal supplied from 0 is received at the terminals (A) to (A) of the MPU, and the MPU outputs the scan signal in accordance with this scan signal.

The signals output from terminals ■～■ of MPU are converted to converter 1.
The signal is inputted to terminals ■ to ■ of 9, and is applied from output terminal ■ to the base of transistor Trl. On the other hand, in order to display on the liquid crystal display panel 6, a parallel 8-bit signal is sent from the terminals [phase] to @ of the MT"U in response to the operation of the key switch 2 or in response to the internal processing of the microprocessor MT'U. This 8-bit signal is input to the data RAM-Ml, and the character generator M2
A character signal is generated from Character signals are sent to liquid crystal drive circuits 1)l, D2 . D3,
D4 is applied to cause the liquid crystal display panel 6 to display predetermined characters (including numbers, symbols, and one sentence).

Setting operations on the remote controller of the embodiment (FIG. 1) are performed in the following steps (1) to (1). In addition, “...1
What is shown by is the content displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 6.

(Press program switch J2. [Genzaijikoku Ha9-1] will be displayed.

(2) If the current time is in the morning, press the AM switch 7, and if the current time is in the afternoon, press the PM switch 8, “Gozen” or “Gogo” will continue to be displayed, and then “Jikoku ha Nanji desu ka?” will be displayed. Is displayed.

(3) Set the time by setting it to the current time.

For example, in the case of 4:30, if you keep pressing the hour switch 9, the time will be displayed sequentially from O- to 12, so when "4" is displayed, release your hand from the switch. Next, if you keep pressing the minute switch 10, the minutes will be displayed sequentially from 0 to 59, so when 130 is displayed, let go of the switch.

With this operation, the current time (4:30) is set, and the display panel 6a displays "4ji30hun-1" and further displays "Channel H?".

Note that once this current time is set, it will function as a clock until the battery E (FIG. 3) is exhausted, and when the subsequent program settings are completed, it will be displayed as a digital clock.

(4) Press and hold channel switch 1]. 1→12
The settings will be displayed in sequence, so stop operating the switch at the setting channel. "Gozen Desno J Gogo Death Power C2"
is displayed.

(5) If the specified time is 111 noon, press 'r + i11 switch 7.

If the specified time is in the afternoon, press the afternoon switch 8 and ``Kozen'' or ``Gogo-1'' will be displayed, and Kirani 1-Kaishi will be displayed.
"Jikoku Ha9," he asked.

(6) Keep pressing the hour switch 9. 0 → 12'' will be displayed in order, so you can pause at the start time. For example, if it's 6:30, release your hand at "6".

(7) Keep pressing the minute switch 10. The display will be sequentially from 0 to 59-, so press ``30.'' This means that the start time (6:30) has been set, and the display panel 6a will display 1-6. 30 hours - 1 is displayed, and then a question comes along asking, ``Shuuryoujikokuha?''

(11) [8] Set the end time in the same way as the operations in (6) to (7) in Section 1. When the end time is set, the end time is displayed and the user is asked, "Tsugino Channel /19 Owari!".

(9) If you want to set multiple programs in succession, (4)
) to (8) are repeated.

+101 When all program settings are completed, press the end switch 13. Program settings are completed and the current time is displayed.

Once the settings have been completed, the timer/remote controller can be attached to the TV or installed with the transmitter 17 facing the receiver 18 of the -RV main unit, and the TV can be turned on and off and broadcast channels can be displayed remotely using the program. control sarel.

If there is a time between programs, the power to the TV set is turned off, and at the start time of the next program, the power is turned on and the program on the set channel is displayed. Additionally, the remote control commands the TV to automatically turn off the power when all program operations are completed (12). Furthermore, as can be seen from the configurations of FIGS. 2 and 3, even when the remote control is operating according to a program, the normal remote control operation using the remote control operation section 2 takes priority.

Effects As described above, the present invention incorporates the program timer means into the remote control itself, and is configured so that the time and channel setting operations are performed in an interactive manner with the display means of the remote control. Setting operations can be simplified regardless of the situation, and anyone can easily perform setting operations, improving operability and the sense of operation.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic external view of a remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a remote control circuit, and FIG. 3 is a specific circuit configuration diagram.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A wireless remote control for a television receiver, which normally operates as a clock and outputs a signal to turn on the television receiver and a designated signal for a broadcast channel at a first designated time. , program timer means for outputting a signal to turn off the television receiver at a second designated time; a plurality of switch means for providing at least a time and channel designation signal to the program timer means; and an activation signal. and sequentially displays, by characters, a series of operating procedures for setting at least the designated channel, the first designated time, and the second designated time in the program timer means; It is characterized by being equipped with a display means for displaying the operation results of the switch means in characters, so that the time and channel setting operations can proceed in an interactive manner with the display means described in [) II, and the timer function can be performed by the remote control itself. Display interactive timer
Remote controller.