JPS61127024A - Input and display device for multi-item - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the easy recognition of states by displaying the detailed meaning of the displayed pictorial symbols to a display means for a fixed period of time when a guide key is pushed. CONSTITUTION:The time is displayed at the center of a display screen of a display means 3, and an unlocked state of an electric lock 13 is displayed at the peripheral part of the screen together with the operating keys 12 of a video camera 11 in the pictorial symbols. When a guide key 4 is pushed, a screen related to the present display mode is read out of a picture data ROM. Then the explanation of said screen is displayed for a fixed period of time.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Technical Field] The present invention provides control over ten or more operations by changing the screen by combining a display means and a plurality of operation screens provided around or on the top surface thereof. The present invention also relates to a multi-item input display device used for consumer or industrial use, which allows setting input.

[Background technology]

Recently, the number of operation and display units for housing information panels, home appliances, OA equipment, etc. has increased as functions have been improved, and as a result, operations tend to become more complicated. Currently operating for the purpose of eliminating or mitigating this
In a multi-item input display system, the related status display section is divided into several screens, and each screen has a different function during a limited operation. For the purpose of simple representation, statuses such as on/off are displayed using pictorial displays or combinations of simple symbols or letters, and background colors are given meanings. However, in such an input display device, if the operation contents, status contents, operation method, etc. are displayed in detail, the operation section becomes complicated, and as the user gets used to daily use, it becomes too redundant and lacks visibility. In simple terms, the meaning of the display and the operation method are only unclear to those who are not familiar with the operation part, which is a drawback.

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its purpose is to enable appropriate display and easy operation for both those who are accustomed to daily use and those who are not. The object of the present invention is to provide an easy multi-item input display device.

[Disclosure of the invention]

(Embodiment) Figures 1 to 3 show embodiments of the present invention, and show an example in which the present invention is applied as an input device for the housing information board fi+, and a home using the housing information board +11. Information System FiAs shown in Figure 2, there is a security system such as a video camera (+l) for entrance surveillance controlled by the housing information board (fil), a doorbell (1), and an electric lock, as well as a lighting load or other security system. Load control relay (remote control system that centrally controls the country from housing information board (1) and housing information board fi +
It consists of a disaster prevention and crime prevention monitoring system that monitors the output of fire sensors, window sensors, etc.
, (1) and each device is transmitted by time division multiplexing or frequency multiplexing via a signal line (16) consisting of a coaxial cable and a terminal @ (17). Here, the housing information board +11 is an intercom handset Q8) that responds to visitors via the doorbell (12).
, a data input key (+9), an operator with a different meaning for each screen (2), a display means such as a CRT display or liquid crystal display (3), and a guide key (4). is provided, and display means (3)
In addition to displaying pictographs, simple symbols, and characters singly or in combination, it is also possible to display a 72-tap screen using a video camera (+1) or a live TV broadcast screen. In addition, when the guide cow (4) is pressed, detailed meanings of pictographs, symbols, etc. displayed on the display means (3) and explanations such as operation methods are displayed for a certain period of time on the display means (3). Explanation display means is provided to display the information. The display control circuit including this explanatory display means, as shown in FIG. It is formed of a device (24), a display processor, a video RAΔ (cable), and an image synthesis circuit (equipment), and is configured to store screen data in a ROM (computer) based on control signals input via a human power interface. The display means (
3) It is designed to be displayed.

The operation of the embodiment will be specifically explained below.

Now, FIG. 4(a) shows the display screen of the display means (3) during normal operation, with the time displayed in the center, and the surrounding areas displaying the locked/unlocked status of the electric lock, the crime prevention warning status, During the operation of the video camera (11) that is manually monitored - (1) Displays such as the display of odor are performed by pictograms.In other words, direct control items that are normally used or frequently used,
Direct display of emergency display items, time adjustment, timer etc.
A table-of-contents-like operator (2) for switching to a control/monitoring screen that is used relatively infrequently, such as Gillam, etc., is displayed. On this screen, for example, the electric lock on the back door (1-
When unlocking a), during the operation corresponding to the relevant screen - (
2) Press to unlock the electric lock (12) and the status display changes to a symbol display indicating unlocking. Next, if you want to check the on/off status of load equipment such as lighting, ventilation fans, and air conditioners in the house (04), press the operator (2) corresponding to the "energization" item, and the display means (3) The display screen changes to the screen shown in FIG. 4(b), and the energization state of the load device (14) can be confirmed. In addition, while this screen is displayed, for example, if you want to turn on the light below 11 that is off, you can use the operator corresponding to the corresponding frame whose background color is one color and which is displayed as off. If you press (2), the hallway lights will turn on, and the background color of the corresponding frame will change to red, indicating that it is on. In addition, in the embodiment, during operation (2) consisting of a push button switch is arranged around the display means (3), but during operation (2) is arranged around the display means (3).
) may be formed of a transparent thin film switch and covered on the upper surface of the display means (3).

Figures 5(a) and (b) are the same as those in Figures 4(a) and (b) K.
[This is an example of an explanation display displayed by the explanation display means, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing input processing for operation of the guide key (4). It is. Now, the guide key (4
) is pressed down is constantly checked.
When pressed, the current display screen top code (normal display top code, energized display top code, etc.) -Q RAM 12
Related screen data (explanatory display image data) is read from the image data ROM (20) and stored in the video RAM (2) via the display processor (4). Next, a fixed time t for displaying the explanation is set in a timer, and the explanation display screen is displayed until the timer counts up. By providing this guide key (4), even people who are inexperienced with operations can easily operate it, and it can be expected to have the same explanatory effect as an instruction manual, making the instruction manual unnecessary at the time of delivery. Moreover, it is designed to avoid the inconvenience of losing the instruction manual and not knowing how to operate it. On the other hand, those who are accustomed to using the guide do not need to operate the guide +- (4) above, so the normal display screen is displayed, and the operation and display section are not complicated, - temperamental and less redundant. The display can be brightened to make status recognition and operation easier to understand.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, the present invention displays pictographs, simple symbols, and characters singly or in combination on a display means, and controls that are provided in a limited manner corresponding to the pictographs, symbols, etc. have different meanings for each screen. A multi-item input/display device that has a multi-item input/display device is provided with a guide key, and also displays the detailed meanings of pictographs, symbols, etc. displayed on the display means when the kite button is pressed, and explanations such as operation methods. The display means is equipped with an explanatory display means for displaying for a certain period of time, and the explanatory display is performed for a certain period of time by pressing the guide key as necessary, so it is easy for people who are accustomed to daily use and It is possible to provide a multi-item input/display device that is capable of displaying appropriate information even for unfamiliar users and is easy to operate.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a diagram of a Sen-Enoki diagram of one embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a housing information system using the same, Fig. 3 is a circuit diagram of the main parts of the same, and Figs. 4 to 6 are the same as the above. FIG. (2) is the operator, (3) is the display means, and (4) is the kite operator.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A multipurpose display system in which pictographs, simple symbols, and characters are displayed singly or in combination on the display means, and the operation keys provided in a limited manner corresponding to the pictographs, symbols, etc. have different meanings for each screen. In the item input display device, a guide key is provided, and when the guide key is pressed, detailed meanings of pictographs, symbols, etc. displayed on the display means and explanations such as operation methods are displayed on the display means for a certain period of time. 1. A multi-item input display device, characterized in that it is provided with explanation display means for displaying explanations.