JPS60146177A - Digital timer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate complicated operation while simplifying a mark reading means by reading a mark card with a reader to enable the memory input operation for setting of timer actuation time, designation of working date, specification of a service timer output circuit and the like. CONSTITUTION:A mark card M is divided into four kinds of sections R1-R4 from the center thereof. The R1 covers columns for specifying operation and designating AM or PM and the mark entry frame 7 corresponding to the columns for specifying operation has marks of operation such as ''ON'' or ''OFF'' printed separately beforehand while that 7 corresponding to the column for specifying AM or PM has a mark of designation such as ''AM'' or ''PM'' printed separately beforehand to facilitate the identification of contents specified. The columns of R2 and R3 are provided with time entry frames 7' and 7'' printed corresponding to ON/OFF time for the timer operation. Then, the entry frames 7' and 7'' are aligned on a dial disc I. In addition, the columns of R4 are provided with timing marks C1-C60 for indicating the timing of reading the entry of the mark entry frames 7 and the time entry frames 7' and 7''.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] It's about things now.

[Background technology]

The conventional 'JJO cod delta timer has a circuit configuration as shown in FIG. That is, a control circuit section (1), such as a microcomputer, which controls all time control, timer operation, and time input operation, and a time input operation section (2), which sets the current time, specifies the timer output circuit, and specifies the operating time. , a time display section (3) that displays the time based on the output of the COCITRO-1 circuit section (1), and a time display section (3) that displays the time based on the output of the COCITRO-1 circuit section (1). ), the control operation described above is performed, and when time-up occurs, the timer output is output from the output terminal (5). By the way, in such a conventional example, the 10-matrix input circuit shown in FIG. lever switch,
Or a bush switch is used. And for example the second
When setting the current time using the 10-matrix input circuit shown in FIG. Next, turn on the ``Brr set switch SW2, hour''
Set the time using the set switch SW for 1 minute, then turn on the reset switch for seconds to set the current time.Also, to set the timer time, turn on the timer set switch SW. Switch the setting mode to timer set mode. Next, specify the timer output circuit. For example, in the conventional circuit shown in the figure, four circuits can be specified, and the circuit setting switch SW7 corresponding to each circuit can be specified.
Specify from ~SW, o. After this designation, turn on the setting switch SWp for example ``Y'' to prepare for setting the ON time, and then turn on the set switches SWp for ``DAY OF THE WEEK'', 1 O'clock'', and 1 MINUTE''. The time setting is completed. Also, to set the off time, after turning on the 1 OFF setting switch SW, . When the on/off time setting is completed in this manner, the SW, . However, in conventional timers that require such operations, the operating procedures are complicated, and if you forget the operating procedure, you have to read the manual each time to set it, making it inconvenient to use. Moreover, as the number of off operations increases, the number of operations of the above-mentioned switch increases, and the time required to set the switch also increases. For example, in a device where the hour and 1 minute can be set independently, the practical fast forward setting is 8 steps/second, and even if the time is set only by fast forwarding, the maximum setting of 1 minute is approximately 7.4 It takes seconds, especially “
When setting the day of the week, 1 o'clock, 1 minute, and setting the on and off times, the number of operations increases, and it takes a very long time to set the time.In addition, the time can be set by turning on the switch. Therefore, there was a problem that it was not easy to interrupt one setting when setting the time.In other words, if the setting was interrupted, it would be unclear how far the interrupted setting was, and the setting could not be restarted, so the setting had to be restarted from the beginning. had to be redone.

On the other hand, in the case of the conventional example using a ten-matrix circuit in which the set time is input using a ten-key as shown in Fig. 2 (0), there is a problem that the number of operation switches increases and the operation procedure becomes more complicated. Ta. In addition, Figure 2 (a) (b) KOo-K
O, connects the output end of the cocitrol circuit section (1) to KIo-
and 5 indicate the input terminals of the control circuit section (1), respectively.

Also, 5Woo” 5WO8 in Figure 2 (0) is ten+-
Each operation switch is shown below. As a solution to these problems, a method has been considered in which the set time is marked on the mark car F and the time is inputted to the control section through means for reading it. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the specifications of a mark card (6) that uses these methods. The mark card (6) has a 12-column configuration consisting of R1 to R1□, and R1 is a timer output circuit (111'' to 1 in the embodiment).
This is a column for specifying the days of the week (Saturday, 4 circuits), day, month, etc., and the mark entry frame (7>) corresponding to the circuit designation column is in advance with \11". , 112 n
, -\311, 11411 respectively, and mark entry frame (7) corresponding to the day of the week designation field.
) on the 11th, January, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Print "Friday", "Saturday", and each day of the week, and also print and mark the words V "circuit designation" and "day of the week designation" above each mark entry frame (7) (7), respectively. This is so that the specified contents can be easily determined. In addition, in each column R2-R11, as will be described later, mark entry frames (7) corresponding to the numbers VゝOn to ゜19'' of the timer on and off times are printed, and the insides are filled with marks ``0'' to 1, respectively. The number ゞ9'' is printed in advance. Also, above each mark entry frame (7) is ゝゝO.
NI! , ``OFF'' and setting time frames (8) are printed in Arabic numerals. In the RH column, tie mark C3 is placed in each column of each mark entry frame (7) to take the tie three υ distance when reading each mark entry frame (7). The first C of these timer marks C8 is printed correspondingly.
The ON time of the first operation and the timer output circuit designation (1 circuit to 4 circuits) are performed in the four columns 1 to C4. Next C6~CII
In the 4th column, specify the off time of the first operation and the day, Monday, and Tuesday of the week. Furthermore, in the 4 columns C9 to C1jL, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
On Saturday, specify the on time for two more working days. In each of the subsequent four columns, off time designation and on time designation are performed sequentially. Please note that there is a mark entry frame (7) for each off time or on time setting.
) group, in the first column, mark entry frames (7) for setting the "10" digit for hour setting are printed respectively in columns R3-R1, and in each mark entry frame (7),ゝゝ0“
~Print the numbers ゝゝ2'' respectively, and in the next column, print the mark entry frame (7) for setting the ``1'' digit for the 11 o'clock setting in the R2~R, □ columns, respectively. Then, in each mark entry frame (7), numbers from “0” to 119” are printed respectively, and in the next column, a mark entry frame ( 7) in the rows R2-R7, print numbers from 1'0" to 1.5" in each mark entry frame (7), and set "minutes" in the next column. "1" for
Mark entry frames (7) for setting the digits are printed in columns R2 to R1+, and each mark entry frame (7) is
The numbers u~ゝゝ9'' are printed respectively.In other words, when setting the time by marking the mark entry frame (7), it is possible to digitally set the 24-hour display.Next An example of filling in the mark card (6) will be explained below.The timer output circuit is now the third circuit, the operating days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and the oscillation time is 12:30 and the off time is 15:45. To avoid gaps, use a pencil to fill in the corresponding mark entry frame (7) with black, as shown in Figure 4.However, with this method, it is difficult to read the characters for setting the time. At least 10 pieces, plus 1 piece each to read the tie mark and the circuit/day of the week designation column, for a total of 12 pieces.
As a result, the structure of the means (card reader) for reading the mark card (6) becomes complicated, and at the same time, the cost increases significantly. Also, the contents written on the mark card (6) are very visually clear<<, and although the setting frame (8) is provided, it is inconvenient when checking the setting contents later on the card. In addition, when filling in marks, many mark entry frames (7) are lined up close together, so it is easy to make mistakes, and there may be cases where the contents of the setting frame (8) and the set time entered do not match due to incorrect entry, etc. It is difficult to detect incorrect entries. Furthermore, the mark card itself becomes large in the vertical direction, making it difficult to store the mark card and increasing costs.

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to write the time or mark in the mark entry frame or time stamp with a pencil or the like, and read the mark card with a reader. You can set the timer operation time, specify the operation day of the week, just by
Memory input operations such as specifying the timer output circuit to be used can be performed, eliminating the need for complicated switch operations.The method for reading the time or mark written on the card is also greatly simplified, making the mark card visually easy to read. Errors in entry are extremely rare;

Embodiment 1 FIG. 5 shows a circuit block diagram of one embodiment, and FIG. 6 shows the specifications of a mark card. The mark card M has a dial (1) composed of 60 equally spaced bands radiating from the center of the circle, and furthermore, R from the center,
, R2, R, , R. R1 is a column for specifying the operation (on/off) and morning/afternoon, and the mark entry frame (7
), the actions of 11 people ", off" are printed in advance, and the mark entry frames (7
), print the time designations 1゜　1)fJ'' and ``afternoon'' in advance, respectively, and then fill in each mark entry frame (7) (7
)... are printed with the words "action" and "am/pm", respectively, so that the specified content can be easily determined when marking. Also R2. As will be described later, each column of R is printed with a time entry frame (7χ and (7)#) corresponding to the on and off operation times of the timer operation.The time entry frame (7y, (7)" is printed with the time entry frame (7y, (7)"). The clock face (1
The 11 long hand and short hand of 1 display are formed to be displayed by marking them.The time entry frame (7y and (7)'' are in a straight line on the dial (1). are connected, and the time entry frame (if you enter a mark only in 7y, the 1-hour hand “, connected (7)”, (7)
``If you write marks on both of them at the same time, it will be ``1 long hand.''
shall represent.

Now, in the column R, there are timing marks c7. on the circumference of the dial (1) for timing the reading of each mark entry frame (7) and time entry frame (7γ, (7)'').
...is printed. These tie three: Mark entry field (7) and time entry field (7)', (7) on the straight line connecting J mark C7,... and the center point of dial (1).
・ and the corresponding timing marks c3. ...
Load it with . This operation is indicated by the timing mark C.
Tie number 3 between 1 and Cu+: Perform with J mark.

That is, mark entry frame (7) and time entry frame (7)', (7
)'' to set the time, it is possible to set the time d1 of the 12-hour display.Next, an example of marking the mark car FM will be explained.

Now mark the on time as ``10:25 a.m.'' and the off time as ``8:00 p.m.'' with a pencil, etc., in the corresponding mark entry frame (7), time entry frame (7)' and (7). )" in black. Next, the reading of the mark card M and the terminus operation will be explained based on the circuit shown in Figure 285. In the figure, (9) is a reflective optical type card reader, and the +3-reader (9) is a mark sensor consisting of a pair of a phototransistor Ph and an infrared light-emitting tied LED, as shown in FIG. -Jυ(10,) to (IO+) are arranged in parallel so as to correspond to each row R1 to R1, and are combined with an appropriate card feeding device, and the mark card M is placed on the clock printed on the mark card. The center of the dial is rotated 360° in the direction of arrow X at an angular velocity ω(1) as shown in FIG. Infrared light is irradiated from an infrared light emitting diode LED on the trajectory of (7)', (7)", and the reflected light is made to enter the phototransistor pH. That is, the mark cart M and each tshisa Q
f3 is the distance #llPd at which the sensitivity of seci + joQ is optimal
When the mark card M moves at an angular velocity ω(1), the mark Ma written in black with a pencil in the mark entry frame (7) [or character entry frame A] appears at t:
The level of the reflected light that enters the phototransistor Ph changes due to the unstoppable force passing through J θ The force/strain force marked with mark Ma in frame A] is detected. Figure 11 shows the output of the sensor, and
Figure 2 shows an operating characteristic diagram of the operation of the phototransistor pH41.If there is a mark Ma, the infrared light emitting diode L
Since there is little reflected light of the infrared light emitted from the ED, the base current of the phototransistor ph is small and becomes IBo as shown in the figure. On the other hand, when there is no mark Ma, there is a lot of reflected light, and as shown in the figure, the base current has a large value like IBI. In the figure, (a) shows the load line, (b) and 0 shells show the operating points when there is a mark Ma and when there is no mark Ma, respectively, and the protrusion waveform is as shown in (:). FIG. 12 shows the output waveform of the t-sensor αQ, where the white points of the waveform indicate the presence of a mark M), and the valley points indicate the presence of a mark card. E is a power supply, and R is a collector resistance value.

In Fig. 5, (Il,)...(Il,) are the anodes of the infrared light emitting diodes LED of each sensor (10,)...(10,) of the card reader (9), the collector and power supply of the phototransistor Ph. E and the current limiting resistor of the infrared light emitting diode LED connected between the resistor resistor and the resistor resistor.

Now, each sensor (10,) of the card reader (9)...(
The output of +04) is waveform-shaped by the amparator circuit a2 and input to the multiplexer Oa. Cossiparator circuit section 0→ represents each mark sensor (10,)...(1
0,), a level consisting of an operational amplifier as shown in FIG. 13 is provided, and t:
The level cosciparator α1 inputs the output of JS α0 to the normal input terminal, and compares it with the reference voltage SL obtained by dividing the power supply E voltage with the resistor (A) →, as shown in Figure 14 (a). The input waveform is shaped into a rectangular wave as shown in FIG. 14(b). 13th
In the figure (17) is the output terminal OUT of the level comparator θ
This is a resistor inserted and connected between the power supply E and the power supply E.

The output of each sensor (10,)...(10,) whose waveform has been shaped by each level comparator α→ in this way is sent to the next stage multiplexer α→. This multiplexer α receives a time division signal S from a control circuit section (1) consisting of a microcontroller. , converts four input signals corresponding to the sensor (10υ...(10,) into, for example, four hit signals,
). FIG. 15 shows a concrete circuit of multiplexer a<, where T is a timing detection signal corresponding to the timing mark C3 output from the sensor (104), and Dl...D3 is the sensor (10,).・・・
(10,) is a data signal indicating the presence or absence of the mark Ma in the mark entry frame (7) and the time entry frames (7)', (7)' of each column to be output, and the multiplexer αX receives these signals T. , D, ... Pilateral switch (1g,) ... (18,) provided so as to correspond to D3, respectively
They are connected to each other. Each pirate switch (+8.
)...(The gate control terminal of 18υ is configured to input the time-division signal Sn. Also, the output terminal of each circular switch (181)...(18,) is the output terminal H1...・Connected to the input terminal of the control circuit section (1) via Hl.
1) Inputs the zero clock signal obtained from a reference signal generation circuit such as a crystal oscillation circuit as a time reference signal for time counting, timer operation, etc., counts the zero clock signal, and displays the time on the liquid crystal display. A time display section (3) consisting of a light-emitting diode, time indicator, etc. displays the time and information regarding timer operation control. α
The switch is the current time setting switch that allows you to set the current time. Setting of the current time is performed by operating a button switch or the like since this setting is performed infrequently in the case of timer operation time setting. Now, in Figure 5 (E), G! ]), 2) are external memory devices such as a RAM, and constitute storage means for storing information regarding timer operation control read from the mark card M mentioned above. C.E.
I to CE3 are chip enable terminals for selecting external menus (Qv, Qv, etc.) by the control circuit section (1);
The wire is a timer output, and in this embodiment there are four circuits. The last one is 8
The address selection output terminals for the external pins (E), ◇, and (2) are for the 8-bit external pins (1) and 6.
! .rho. is a data input/output terminal from (incorporated), and (c) is an R/W output terminal for selecting read or write of external data, Qv, (2).

Next, the operation of the jo-crum type timer according to the present invention will be explained based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

Now, when the mark card M is inserted into the card reader (9) and the card read start signal is input, the control 0-
The time division signal So at "H" level is outputted from the loop circuit section (1) to the multiplexer α→. In the multiplexer Q→, the time-division signal So causes a pirate switch (
+8. )・・・・・・(18,) gate opens, T,
The signals D, , D2, and D are output to the output terminals H8 and HhH, respectively.
8, H4 will output to the control circuit section (1). Of these signals, the timing detection signal corresponding to the output terminal H1s, that is, the timing mark C3... is l.
If it is "H", each signal of T, D, ~D is microcoscifutor] Built-in RAM of Citrol circuit section (1)
Once imported. In this way, the Citrol circuit section (1) selectively inputs four signals of each of T, D, to r)l, for example, during a period of 200 .mu.s, and temporarily stores them in the built-in RAM. The time division link that takes in each of the signals T, D+ to D as 4-hit signals is 1.2 =
This is done every s period, so when the first reading of the mark card M is completed, each mark entry frame (7) or time entry frame (7)'(7)" and tie three in the same column are read at intervals of l m S. The data of the :7 mark C7 is read in the same manner as described above.This repeated time-division 1"υ printer operation continues while the signal T corresponding to the / mark C1 is ゝゝH". When the signal corresponding to C1 becomes ゝゞL JJ, the repetition time division y
When the printer operation is stopped and the signal T corresponding to the next timing mark C2 becomes ``H'', the intermediate signal T, , I) of the signal T becomes 1ゝH'' as described above.

~D, is read by a time division sampler, and in this way, the data of each column corresponding to each timing mark C1... is read. For example, the data of each column corresponding to each timing mark C1... Circuit section (
1) Built-in RAMKT! y, the data that has been imported is selectively input into the external media, Q]), and (b) to be stored and retained. FIGS. 17(a) and 17(b) are time charts showing the timing of reading data from the aforementioned mark card M, and FIG. 17(a) shows data signals corresponding to the tie, :koku mark C1... In addition, the figure (b) shows the time-division signal S. shows.

In this embodiment, the time-sharing circuit of the data signal is performed every 1.2 m8, but in order to improve the reading accuracy of determining whether the timing mark is C1... or noise, , 2. If the data signal corresponding to the timing mark C1... is "tH" twice in a row in the data link every fns, it is considered as the data. :jO Cram should be set.

Thus, a mark entry frame (7) and a time entry frame (7)', which are timer operation control information written on the mark card M,
(7) The timer setting is completed by reading the presence or absence of the mark Ma and storing these data in the external memory (7), 12]), and (a). After this, the timer setting is completed. 1) is by adjusting the clock signal,
When the specified time on the specified day of the week is reached, the timer output is turned off or on in accordance with the specified timer output circuit. It goes without saying that a setting content calling means is provided which can be operated to display the setting contents on the time display section (3) when the setting contents are desired to be displayed on the time display section (3).

Note that the mark card M used in each of the above embodiments can be used to write explanations, etc., and a poem certificate may be printed in advance, or a blank space for entry may be provided. good.

Embodiment 2 In Embodiment 1, the operation specification column only has a mark entry frame (7) for specifying timer operation ``off'' and ``afternoon''. However, for example, when a plurality of timer output means and a control function for specifying the day of the week are added, a mark card M as shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 is used as the button. In this mark card M, in the R3 column, there are operation designation (11 people/off"), morning/afternoon designation, and timer output circuit (in the example, "I" to "X4").
4 circuits), and in the mark entry frame (7) corresponding to the operation specification field, there are 11"
, ~\Cut〃, respectively, and print the time designations ゝゝAM and ``PM'' in advance in the mark entry frame (7) arranged in a row corresponding to the AM/PM designation field, and then Mark entry frames are arranged in rows corresponding to the designated fields (inside the 7th column, print the circuit designation bars ゝゝln, 112N, and 11377.114 II, respectively, and also print the corresponding marks in the day of the week designation field). For the mark entry frame (7), ゝ ゝ, January, ""
The days of the week are printed respectively: "Tuesday", "11th Wednesday", "11th Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday", and above each mark entry frame (7) (7).・Afternoon", 1 circuit designated",
The phrase "day of the week designation" is printed on each page so that the designated content can be easily determined when marking. The other configurations are basically the same as in the first embodiment.

Now, we have set the timer output circuit as the second circuit, set the operating days of the week as ``Sword'', ``Wednesday'', and ``Friday'', set the on time as ``10:25 p.m.'', and set the off time as ``10:25 a.m.''. As shown in the 8:00 p.m. mark, fill in the mark entry frame (7) and time entry frame (7γ and (7)'' corresponding to the pencil etc. in black. 1
The one-slip operation is the same as in the first embodiment, and will therefore be omitted. Although the mark corresponding to the timer operation setting information is placed inside the time entry frame (7)'(7)'', it may be placed outside the time entry frame (7γ(7)''). .

Embodiment 3 In Embodiments 1 and 2 above, one dial of the clock is printed on the surface of the mark card 7, and one dial is used for setting off and off operations. In this embodiment, separate clock faces are provided for off-operation and oscillation operation, and each dial is attached to one mark card M.
It is printed in parallel on the surface. FIG. 21(a) is a diagram showing the specifications of the mark card M of the embodiment.
is two dials made up of a circle formed by 60 bands radiating out from the center of the circle (1) (M)
are printed in parallel, and these dials (1) (1)
1 It is further divided into four types from the center: R, , R, , R3, R, and each column R+, R1, Rt
, Rt are provided with a mark writing frame (7) and time writing frames (7)' and (7)'', respectively, as in Embodiments 1 and 2. Also, each dial (1) (1) The characters ``in time'' and ``off time'' are printed above each corresponding to the above to make it easier to identify the time.

However, now we have made the timer output circuit the second circuit, set the operating days of the week as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and set the on-time to the corresponding marks in pencil, etc. Entry frame (7) and time entry frame (
All you have to do is fill in 7y and (7)# with black. When using the mark card M marked in this way, mark cards (+'0.) to (10.) on the card reader (9) should be placed on the dials (1) (1) on the mark card M. Each column R included in any one of
's/R1 and place the mark cards M in parallel with each other and use an appropriate card feeding device to
As in the first embodiment, the dial is rotated 360° in the direction of arrow X at an angular velocity ω(1), as shown in FIG. 10, about the center of one of the dials printed on it, for example (1). The mark reading operation is the same as in the first embodiment, and the mark Ma in the mark entry frame (7) and the time entry frame (7γ, (7)", which are the timer operation control information written on the mark card M)
The first time setting is completed by reading the presence/absence of , and storing these items in the external memory (i), I2]) and @. And mark card M is 360
When Moe rotates more than ° and returns to the same position as the rotating one again, the second dial (
II) The center is translated to the position of the center of the first dial. Of course, this parallel movement may be performed manually by the user, or may be performed by an appropriate driving means. This parallel movement causes the second dial (1) to move to exactly the same position as the first dial (1). At this position, the mark card M is fixed again, and the card feeding device rotates the mark card M with the center of the dial as the center of rotation at an angular velocity of ω(1) as described above.
It is rotated by 0 degrees, and the information on the second dial (I) on the mark card M is read in the same way as described above, and the second time setting is completed. In this way, all the time settings of the timer are completed. It ends. In this example, one mark card M
There are multiple dials (I) on which you can write the set time, so for example, you can read the "on time" and "off time" of the timer at the same time, so you can also use the mark card M. It saves money, the device is easy to operate, and it is also possible to write the ``off time'' and ``off time'' on the mark card 84 with a brush, so you can see the set time at a glance by looking at the mark card M. Embodiment 4 In each of the above embodiments, an operation time setting frame is provided on the mark card A so that the operation start time and operation end time can be set. FIG. 22 shows the mark card M of this embodiment. This mark card M is made up of 60 bands radiating out from the center of the circle, and furthermore, R from the center.
, , R2, R, , R, .

It is classified into five types: R6. The rows R1 to R4 have the same configuration as in each of the above embodiments. On the other hand, the R5 column is lined with mark entry frames, and this mark entry frame is the operation time setting frame (7) for setting the period in which the timer is operating.
It constitutes. For example, time entry frame (7)'(
7) In #, the operation time is 8:00 p.m., and the operation time setting frame (7
)'', the timer will turn on at 8:00 p.m., operate for 30 minutes, and turn off 30 minutes later at 8:30 p.m. .

Note that this operation time setting frame (7)'' can contain any operation time, such as [5 minutes], "10 minutes", and "100 minutes".
Characters such as "minutes" are printed, and words such as "operating time (9)" are printed nearby, so that the specified content can be easily determined when marking. As an example, in the example, “5
minutes", "10 minutes", . . . "240 minutes", "480 minutes".

Next, the case where the mark card M is actually marked will be explained. Now, the timer output circuit is the second circuit,
If the operating days are "November,""Wednesday," and "Friday," and the on-time is "1:00 a.m." and the operating time is "11180 minutes."
This is shown in FIG. FIG. 24 shows the circuit configuration of this embodiment. In the circuit of this embodiment, a mark sensor 'j (+05) is added corresponding to column R5, and in the same figure (I+.,)
, (10+n) are the current limiting resistor and collector resistor of Marksen+j(+05) infrared light emitting diode LED. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the relationship between the multiplexer 0 and the control circuit section (1) of this embodiment, and T in the figure is a timing mark corresponding to the timing mark C1 output from the mark sensor (10.). indicates the detection signal,
D,...1) is the mark sensor (+05) and (IQ.
, ) ... Data indicating the presence or absence of the operation time setting frame (7)'' of each column, the time entry frame (7γ, (7)", and the mark Ma of the mark entry frame (7)) output from (10,) signals, and the multiplexer +jQ41 combines these signals T, D, .
D4 are respectively connected to corresponding pirate switches (181 pieces...(18,)).

Each pirate switch (18.)...(18)
The gate control terminal of 5) is (1g,)...(1
g. ), (1g.

), and the time-sharing signal S is connected to the common connection point of each group. +Sl is inputted respectively. In addition, each pirate switch (18,)...
・The output terminal of (185) is (18,)(+8.),
(18□), (18W, (+8.)), and is connected to the input terminal of the control circuit section (1) via the connection point all output terminals 11, . In the multiplexer α4), as in the above embodiment, the time division signal S from the control circuit section (1) is received. Pilaterus r Tutsi (1'8+)...(18
,) o Gates open, T, D,, I) 2, ■) The buzzing signals are output from the output terminals H,, H2, Hl, !, respectively. -1. It will be outputted to the cositrol circuit section (1).

Tie 3 . . . corresponds to the output terminal H 1 of these signals, that is, the timing mark C . 7 detection signal is ゝゝH
If it is U, the famous signals '■', Dl, D8, and D3 are once taken into the built-in RAM of the control circuit section (1), which is the same user as the computer. Then the time division signal S
1 as ゝゝl]'', the gate of the pirate switch (185) of the multiplexer (14) is opened, and this pirate switch (18r,) and the output terminal H1...
Each signal D2, D3 is sent to the control circuit section (
1) Fits into the built-in RAM. In this way, T, D,
-D, 4 hits at a time, for example, during a period of 200 μs]: The J toll circuit section (1) selectively inputs the signals and temporarily stores them in the built-in RAM. Reading and control are performed in the same manner as in each of the embodiments described above. Fig. 26 shows the edge D-chip pt- of this embodiment, and Fig. 27(a) to (
C) reads data from the aforementioned mark card M. FIG.
1 shows a data signal corresponding to the timing mark C1. FIG. ,S,
shows.

By the way, in this embodiment, since the operating period is set in advance using the operating time setting frame (7)'', the off time can be set at the same time, and there is no need to repeatedly set the off time. It's easy to fill out,
This allows you to save on mark cards Ma.

Embodiment 5 In each of the above embodiments, the mark card FM had a dial printed only on the front surface for marking marks, but in this embodiment, the dial (1) on the front surface of the mark card M shown in FIG.
) is printed on the back side of the mark card M, and a card reader (9) capable of simultaneously reading the front and back sides of the mark card M shown in Fig. 30 is provided. This is what I used. Note that the specifications of the dials (I), CI) on the front and back sides of the mark card M in this embodiment are as in Embodiment 2, but may be similar to other embodiments.

Now, we have set the timer output circuit as the second circuit, set the operating days as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and set the on time to 10:25 p.m. and the off time to 8 p.m. As shown in Figure 29 (a) and the back of the 0 child, fill in the corresponding mark entry frame (7) and time entry frame (7)' and (7)'' in black with a pencil, etc., as shown in Figure 29 (b). Next, the reading of the mark cart M marked as described above and the operation of the timer will be explained. As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the reflective optical card reader (9) uses mark sensors (10□) to (10.) consisting of a pair of phototransistors Ph and infrared light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the surface of the mark card. In addition, mark sensors (10,)' to (10.)' are arranged in parallel in each row R1 to R4 of the mark card so as to correspond to each row R1 to R4 on the back of the mark card, and an appropriate card feeding device is arranged. The mark card M is rotated 360 degrees in the direction of arrow X at an angular velocity ω(1) as shown in FIG. 31 about the center of the clock face printed on the mark card, and the mark Mark entry frames in each row R3 to R4 on both the front and back sides of card M (
7) and time entry frames (7)', (7)'' are irradiated with infrared light from an infrared light emitting diode LED, and the reflected light is made to enter the phototransistor P)1.Card The feeding device (a) is composed of a rotary drive mechanism (23a) like a Tanabata and a mark card fixing mechanism (23b) for fixing the mark card M to the rotating shaft. It may be used in each of the embodiments, etc. In addition, (I+,) and (
I+. ) are each sensor (10,) of the card reader (9).
・(+04) and (101A...(10.)' infrared emitting diode L E D anode and phototra, 7
A resistor for current limiting of the infrared light emitting diode LED connected between the resistor of the transistor Ph and the power supply E, and a resistor resistor.

Similarly to each embodiment, the outputs of the sensors (+01)...(+04) and (IO,)'/(10.)', whose waveforms have been shaped by the level comparators a, are sent to the next stage multiplexer α. This multiplexer α or cocitrol circuit section (1) consisting of a microcomputer is sent to
Time division signal S. % s, and the sensor (t
o+) − (+o.) and (10,)′...(I
Q. )' are converted into, for example, 4-hit signals and input to the control circuit section (1). Fig. 32 shows a specific circuit of a multi-layer lexer (IJ), in which T and T are sensors (10,), (10.)
Tie 3 output from '. ．． 7tamark C.

・In the timing detection signal corresponding to D,...D, and lyl...D< are sensors (10.)...(10,
) and (10.)'...Mark entry frame (7) and time entry frame (7)' for each column output from (10.)', (7)
This is a data signal indicating the presence or absence of the mark Ma of
8υ...(1g@) are connected respectively. The gate cocitrol terminals of each pirate switch (1g,)...(18.) are (18.)...(1g-), (1
85)... (1g.) are commonly connected in each group, and the common connection point of each group has time-sharing signals So, S,
are to be entered respectively. Also, the output terminal of each pirate switch (18,)...(18s) is (1
g+)...(18υ, (1&)...(18,) are commonly connected in a group, and each common connection point is connected to the output terminal H.
1... Connected to the input end of the control circuit section (1) via the peak. ] The Cositrol circuit section 1) has the same configuration and operation as the Cositrol circuit section (1) of each embodiment.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be further explained using the flowchart shown in FIG. When the mark card M is inserted into the reader (9) and the card read start signal is inputted in the same way as in the above embodiments, the control circuit section (1)
The time-division signal S at the “H” level is sent to the multiplexer a.
Output to <. In the multiplexer α→, the time-division signal SO causes the pirate switch (I8.)...
The gate of 18υ opens, and the signals T, Dl, D2, and D are outputted to the output terminals H1, H2, H, , H, respectively.

It will be outputted to the cositrol circuit section (1).

If the timing detection signal corresponding to the output terminal H1 of these signals, that is, the timing mark C1... is H#, the signals T, D, ~D are sent to the cositroll circuit section, which is a microprocessor. It is temporarily stored in the built-in RAM in (1). Next, the time division signal S1 is set to ``H'', and the multiplex + jQ barrel pirate switch (185)
...(18g) is opened, and these circular switches (+85) and (188) are connected to the output terminal H1.
. . . Each signal T', D', D'2, D< is taken into the built-in RAM of the cositroll circuit section (1) through H4. In this way, the control circuit section (1) selectively inputs the signals T, D, ~D, l, T', Di~D, ; to each of the four pits during a period of, for example, 200 μs, and stores them in the built-in RAM. Import it once. This T, D, ~D1, T', pr ,,
The time-division assembly in which each signal of IIX is stored as a 4-bit signal, 7 data is performed at a period of 1.2 = s, so when the first reading of the mark card M is completed, an interval of l m 14 is provided, and the same column is The data of each mark entry frame (7) or time entry frame (7)', , (7)' and the timing mark cI are read in the same manner as described above. This repeating time-division sampler operation continues while the signals T and T' corresponding to the timing mark CL are ``H'', and when the signal corresponding to the timing mark C1 becomes ``l L JJ'', the time-division sampler operation is repeated. When the signals T and T' corresponding to the next timing mark C2 become "IH", it is time to read the opening signals T, D, to D6 of 1"H" of the signals T and T' in the same way as described above. This is carried out by a divided simulator, and the data of each column corresponding to each timing mark C1, etc. is read in this way, and basically the same operation as in each embodiment is performed.

In addition, the data reading from the mark card M is the same as in the fourth embodiment, as shown in Figs. 27(a) and (b).
Conform to the timing code shown in (c).

Embodiment 6 In each of the above embodiments, independent dials are printed on the front or back side of the mark card M, but in this embodiment, the inner and outer dials (1) are formed concentrically. ) (
1) is printed on the surface of the mark card M. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing the specifications of the mark card M of this embodiment. This mark card M has 60 bands extending radially from the center of a circle, separated inside and outside by a concentric annular boundary line S. These 60 bands further extend from the center to the R.

, R7, R9, R1, R5, and R6. R, -R, has a dial (1), and R6 has a dial (1).
1) belongs to 0. Here, R1 designates morning and afternoon for the on-time and off-time, respectively, and the timer output circuit (
In the embodiment, it is a column for specifying 4 circuits (from The time designations ``1 a.m.'' and ``p.m.'' are printed in advance, respectively.
In the mark entry frame (7) arranged in a row corresponding to the circuit designation field, there are ゝゝ1'', lt 2 n, 113 rJ, 1'4
Print the circuit designation bar labeled u, respectively, and mark the mark entry frame (7) corresponding to the day of the week designation field with "11th" and "January".
, ``Tuesday'', ``Wednesday'', ``Thursday'', ``Friday'', ``Saturday'' and each day of the week is printed respectively, and above each mark entry frame (7) (7)..., ``AM/PM'' is printed. , “Circuit specification”, “Day of the week specification”,
□The words ",""on," tt jr, and "off" are printed respectively, and there is also a mark card M on the outside of the dial (1).
On the surface, the words ``1゜Outside: ON time'' and ``Inside 2nd OFF time'' are printed so that the specified contents can be easily determined when marking. Also, R9, R3, R4, R
Each column of 6 is printed with a time entry frame (7y, (7)'' corresponding to the on and off operation times of the timer operation, as will be described later).

Time entry frames (7)' and (7)'' are used to display the time using the ``long hand'' and 1'' hour hand on the clock face, where the time is displayed using the ``long hand'' and 1'' hour hand. , is formed so as to be displayed by writing marks.Each time entry frame (7)', (7)# is connected in a straight line on each of the two dials (1) (ll), and As in each embodiment, if the mark Ma is entered only in the time entry frame (7)', the "hour hand", the connected time entry frames (7)', (7
) If you write the mark Ma on both # at the same time, it will represent the long hand.Now, in the R6 column, each dial (
1) (1) Mark entry frame (7), time entry frame (7)
', (7)'' to obtain the timing to read the mark entry.

Next, an example of filling in the mark card M of this embodiment will be explained. Now, the timer output circuit is set as the second circuit, and the operating day of the week is "X month".
``Wednesday'', ``Friday'', and the clock time is 10:02am.
5 minutes" and the off time is 8:00 p.m., the corresponding mark entry frame (7) and the time entry frame (7)' of each dial (I), as shown in Figure 35. , (7) " should be written in black. In other words, the off time is set on the dial (1), and the off time is set on the dial (1).

FIG. 36 shows the circuit of this embodiment, and this circuit includes each column R.
1 to R6, mark sensors (10,) to (10
, ) is provided, and the mark card M is placed around the center of the clock face (1) (1) printed on the mark card M in the same manner as in each of the above-described embodiments. The infrared light emitting diode LED is rotated 360 degrees at an angular velocity ω(1), and at the same time the infrared light emitting diode LED is moved along the trajectory of the mark entry frame (7) and time entry frame (7)', (7)'' in each row R1 to R6 of the mark card M. Infrared light is emitted from the card reader (9), and the reflected light is made to enter the phototransistor Ph. In Fig. 36, (Il,)...(11,,) indicate each sensor of the card reader (9). t (10,)...(10,)
These are the current limiting resistor and the collector resistor of the infrared light emitting diode LED connected between the collector of the infrared light emitting diode LED and the phototransistor:J dimeta Ph collector and the power supply E. Mark sensor (lot)...(10,)
The multiplexer a< of this embodiment, in which there are 6 pieces, has a circuit configuration shown in FIG.
) is the timing detection signal corresponding to the timing mark C1...D, which is output from cent(10
, ) ... (10°) is a data signal indicating the presence or absence of the mark Ma in the mark entry frame (7) and time entry frame (7y, (7)" of each column, and the multiplexer (1→ signals T and D.

. . D5 are connected to correspondingly connected peripheral switches (+8.) . . . (18,), respectively. The gate control terminal of each pirate switch (18,)...(+8.) is (+8.)...(18,),
(185), (1g,) are commonly connected in each group, and a time division signal S is provided at the common connection point of each group. , Sl are inputted respectively. Also, the output terminal of each pirate switch (+8.)...(186) is (V;
>(185), (1g,)(+86) are commonly connected in groups, and (1g,) and (18,) are independent. These four sets of outputs are connected to the input end of the cosidroll circuit section (]) via output terminals lI+ and [14. The reading operation of the mark Ma is performed in accordance with each of the embodiments described above. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing the operation of this embodiment.

However, in this example, there is a double dial (1 dial) in one circle.
) (1) is provided, and the off time is set on one dial (1), and the on time is set on the other dial (1]), so each set time is set with the minus eye. The ease of use is the same as above.

Incidentally, the reading of the mark Ma in each of the above embodiments 1 to 6 is carried out by the sensor (10) consisting of the photo t, 7+j of the card reader (9).
, ). However, an image sensor may be used for reading, and in this case, a means for rotationally driving the mark card M is not required.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention provides a mark card that provides a time entry frame and a mark entry frame corresponding to on/off operation times and timer operation setting information, and specifies setting information by writing in an arbitrary mark entry frame or time entry frame. , a reading means for reading the mark entry frame and the time entry frame filled in this mark card, a storage means for storing and retaining the information read by this reading means, and a timer operation based on the memory contents of this storage means. In a digital timer consisting of a control circuit that controls the time counter and time display, the 11 hour hand'' and 11 minute hand'' of the clock are used as time entry frames.
Since the dial is printed on the mark card with a frame for writing in the mark and the clock, all you have to do is fill in the mark and clock frames with a pencil, etc., and then have the reading device read this entry. Since the timer can be set using a mark card, anyone can easily perform complex timer settings without the need for complicated procedures such as operating switches. By preparing multiple mark cards in advance, you can instantly change the specified timer settings, and by saving the mark cards, you can easily reproduce previously set timer settings. Moreover, since the time entry frame for setting the timer's operating time is a space in which the clock's "hour open" and one-minute hand can be entered, the set time can be seen at a glance, making it easy to set the time. Moreover, the specified contents can be easily understood even when looking at the mark card at a later date.Furthermore, each digit can be represented by filling in one of the numbers from ``A On'' to 119'', creating a clock-shaped dial compared to the conventional method. Because it is filled in by the user, it is visually and intuitively easy to understand, and because it is simple, there are fewer errors in filling out the information.
Furthermore, in order to read the characters も and the numbers 10 LL to 1ゝ9'', a mark sensor corresponding to each number was required, so at least 10 mark sensors were required. Since the time entry frame of the present invention is used, only a few mark sensors are required, the configuration of the card reader is greatly simplified, the cost of the entire circuit can be measured, and the time setting of the printer timer can be done in an analog manner, and it is easy for anyone to set the time. However, it can be done without fail and has excellent effects.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a schematic circuit block diagram of a conventional example, and Figure 2 (A) (
D) is a circuit configuration diagram of a matrix circuit of a conventionally used hexagonal time operation unit, FIGS. 3 and 4 are front views of a conventional mark card with some parts omitted, and FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a basic schematic circuit block diagram, FIG. 6 is a front view of the mark card used in the above, and FIGS. 7 and 8 are explanations showing examples of entries in the time entry frame and mark entry frame of the same mark card. Figure 9 is a circuit diagram of the sensor of the card reader used in the above, Figure 10 is an explanatory diagram of the reading and acquisition operation of the sensor in the card reader used in the above, and Figure 11 is the output waveform of the sensor of the card reader used in the above. Figure 12 is an operating characteristic diagram of the phototransistor of the reader sensor used in the above, Figure 13 is a circuit diagram of the level cosciparator in the cossiparator circuit section used in the above, and Figure 14 shows the operation of the level comparator in the same as the above. An explanatory diagram, Fig. 15 is a circuit diagram of the multi-dlexer used in the above, Fig. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the above, Fig. 17 is a time delay diagram for explaining the reading operation of the above,
FIG. 18 is a front view of a mark card used in the second embodiment of the present invention, FIGS.
FIG. 1(a) is a front view of a mark card used in Embodiment 3 of the present invention, FIG.
The figure is a front view of a mark card used in Example 4 of the present invention.
Fig. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing examples of entries in the time entry frame and mark entry frame of the mark card, Fig. 24 is a basic circuit block diagram of the same, and Fig. 25 is a circuit diagram of the multiplexer used in the above. , FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the same operation as above, FIG. 27 is a time chart for explaining reading operation as above, FIG. 28 is a front view of the mark card used in the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 29 (a) ), (b) are explanatory diagrams showing examples of time entry frames and mark entry frames placed on the front and back sides of the same mark card, FIG. 30 is a basic schematic circuit block diagram of the same, and FIG. 31 32 is a circuit diagram of the multiplexer used in the above, FIG. 33 is a footset for explaining the operation of the same, and FIG. 34 is a diagram of the sensor of the present invention. A front view of the mark card used in Example 6, FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of writing in the time entry frame and the mark entry frame for the mark card N-shaped as above, and FIG. 36 is a basic schematic circuit of the same as above. The block diagram, FIG. 37 is a circuit diagram of the multiplexer used in the above, and FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the same. (1) is the control circuit section, (7
) is a mark entry frame, (7)'(7)' is a time entry frame, (
9) is a card reader, Q]) is an external meter, M is a mark card, (j) (II) is a dial, and Ma is a mark. Representative Uto Patent Attorney Ishi 1) Long 7 Figure 9 Figure 11 Figure 10 South 12, 11A, 26th Ward! ! Figure 27 Figure 37 Figure 14 38fI Procedural Amendment (Voluntary) May 28, 1980 4A Director-General of the Licensed Agency Part 1, Indication of the Case 1982 Patent Application No. 2325 Man 2, Title of the Invention Digital Timer 3, Relationship with the person making the amendment Case Patent applicant Location 1048 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Name (
583) Matsushita Electric Works Co., Ltd. Representative Iku Kobayashi 4 Agent postal code 530 5, Amendment order 1] Attachment 8, Contents of amendment As shown in the appendix Application number for correction document: Patent Application No. 1982-2325 1, Description of the present application On page 21, line 12, "memory" is corrected to "memo." 2. 1-D7, D3J in the first line of page 30 of the same page as 1D4.”
I am corrected. 3. [(184), (185), (18
6) Correct J to r(1,84), (185)(186)J. 4. Figures 8, 9, 25, 26, and 3 in the drawings
Figures 2 and 37 are corrected as shown in the attached sheet. Agent Patent Attorney Ishi 1) Chief 7 Figure 8 Figure 26

Claims (10)

[Claims] (1) A mark that specifies setting information by providing a time entry frame or a mark entry frame that corresponds to the oscillation/off operation time and timer operation setting information, and writing in the arbitrary mark entry frame or time entry frame. A card, a reading means for reading the mark entry frame and time entry frame filled in on this mark card, and a memory storage 1'' for the information read by this reading means.
In the digital timer, the digital timer is composed of a storage means, and a control circuit section that performs timer operation based on the memory contents of the storage means, and also controls time display. sword"
A digital timer characterized by printing a dial on a mark card with a writing frame for writing in the "minute hand" and "minute hand" and pressing it once. (2) The digital timer according to claim 1, wherein the time entry frame is formed by radially arranging entry frames on a dial at equal intervals. (3) A digital timer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a plurality of said dials are printed on a mark card. (4) A digital timer according to claim 81, characterized in that two dials are arranged side by side on a mark card. (5) A digital timer according to claim 2, characterized in that a mark entry frame for setting the operating time of the timer is formed on a concentric circle outside or inside the time entry frame of the dial face. (6) The digital timer according to claim 5, wherein the dial is printed concentrically on the front and back sides of the mark card. (7) Located on both the front and back of the mark card at the time of reading,
7. The digital timer according to claim 6, characterized in that the digital timer uses reading means for simultaneously reading information on both sides of a mark card. (8) The digital timer according to claim 5, characterized in that the concentric inner and outer peripheral dials are printed on a mark card. (9) A digital timer according to claims 2 to 8, characterized in that a mark entry frame corresponding to timer operation setting information is arranged concentrically with a time entry frame. (10) A digital timer according to any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that the mark entry frame corresponding to the timer operation setting information is arranged on a concentric circle inside or outside the time entry frame.・