JPS6167397A - Device control system - Google Patents

Device control system

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Publication number
JPS6167397A
JPS6167397A JP59189904A JP18990484A JPS6167397A JP S6167397 A JPS6167397 A JP S6167397A JP 59189904 A JP59189904 A JP 59189904A JP 18990484 A JP18990484 A JP 18990484A JP S6167397 A JPS6167397 A JP S6167397A
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signal
remote control
devices
infrared ray
control
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JP59189904A
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JPH0481395B2 (en
Inventor
Takeshi Goto
健 後藤
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Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd
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Priority to JP59189904A priority Critical patent/JPS6167397A/en
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Publication of JPH0481395B2 publication Critical patent/JPH0481395B2/ja
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C23/00—Non-electrical signal transmission systems, e.g. optical systems
    • G08C23/04—Non-electrical signal transmission systems, e.g. optical systems using light waves, e.g. infrared
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
    • G08C2201/40—Remote control systems using repeaters, converters, gateways
    • G08C2201/41—Remote control of gateways

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Abstract

PURPOSE:To control freely even a device made by a different manufacture by means of a remote controller by providing a function generating a signal format of a remote controller of different system to a processor. CONSTITUTION:A command controlling any of devices 1.1-1.n is transmitted from an infrared ray remote controller 2 to an infrared ray signal receiver 3. The receiver 3 demodulates the received infrared ray signal and transmits the result to a processor 4. The device 4 converts the control signal into a signal format controlling the device being control object and transmits it to an infrared ray signal transmission section 5. The transmission section 5 converts it into an infrared ray signal and transmits it to an object device. The devices 1.1-1.n are controlled by connecting a controller such as a computer 6 to a communication line 7 and plural devices are interlocked to use audio and video equipments in terms of a system easily.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 産業上の利用分野 本発明はオーディオ機器、ビデオ機器などのたとえば赤
外線等によるリモコン装置により制御出来る機器を１台
のリモコン装置で制御することに関するものである。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the control of audio equipment, video equipment, and other devices that can be controlled by a remote control device using, for example, infrared rays, with a single remote control device.

従来例の構成とその問題点 従来、同一メーカーの機器であれば赤外線信号のフォー
マットが同じであるのでテレビ／ＶＴＲ／ビデオディス
クなどの複数の機器を１台の赤外線リモコン装置で制御
可能な一体型リモコン装置が市販されていたが、機器の
メーカーが異なると制御信号が異なるため１台の赤外線
リモコン装置で制御するのは不可能であった不可能であ
った。Conventional configuration and its problems Conventionally, devices from the same manufacturer have the same infrared signal format, so multiple devices such as TVs, VTRs, and video discs can be controlled with a single infrared remote control device. Although remote control devices were commercially available, it was impossible to control the devices with a single infrared remote control device because the control signals were different depending on the manufacturer of the device.

しかし、オーディオ機器やビデオ機器の数が増加するに
従って少ない数のリモコン装置（可能であれば１台）で
すべての機器を制御できることが望ましい。However, as the number of audio and video devices increases, it is desirable to be able to control all the devices with a small number of remote control devices (if possible, one remote control device).

発明の目的 本発明は、前記問題点を解決し、異なるメーカーの機器
であっても１台のリモコン装置で自由に制御できるよう
にするものである。OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems and enables devices manufactured by different manufacturers to be freely controlled with a single remote control device.

発明の構成 本発明は、複数のメーカーにより製造された異なる方式
のリモコン機能を有するオーディオ機器。DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to audio equipment manufactured by a plurality of manufacturers and having different remote control functions.

ビデオ機器などのリモコン装置で制御可能な機器と、１
台のリモコン装置と、そのリモコン装置の信号を受信す
るための信号受信機と、その信号受信機で受信した信号
をそれぞれのメーカーの信号フォーマントを発生するた
めの処理装置を発生した信号をリモコン信号に変換して
送出するためのリモコン信号送信部から構成されている
。Equipment that can be controlled with a remote control device such as video equipment, and 1
A remote control device, a signal receiver for receiving the signal from the remote control device, and a processing device for converting the signal received by the signal receiver into the signal formant of each manufacturer. It consists of a remote control signal transmitter for converting into signals and transmitting them.

実施例の説明 以下、図面に従って本発明の詳細な説明する。Description of examples Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

第１図は本発明を実現するシステムの全体構成図である
。１・１〜１・ｎは赤外線リモコン装置で制御可能な機
器、２はすべての機器を制御するための赤外線リモコン
装置、３は赤外線リモコン装置２の赤外線信号を受信す
るための赤外線信号受信機、４は赤外線信号受信機３で
受信した信号を解読し、機器１・１〜１・ｎを制御する
ために必要な信号フォーマットを発生する処理装置、５
は処理装置４で発生させた信号を赤外線信号に変換して
送出する赤外線信号送信部、６は必要に応じて機器１・
１〜１・ｎ　を制御するためのコンピュータ、７は赤外
線信号受信機３、処理装置４およびコンピュータ６を接
続するための通信回線である。たたし、赤外線信号受信
機３及び処理装置４は同一筐体内に収容しても問題はな
い。第２図は処理装置４の一例である。９・１〜９・ｍ
　は制御する対象機器群の名称を記入したスイッチ、１
０・１〜１０−には対象機器群の製造メーカー名を記入
したスイッチ群である。ただし、処理装置の機能は本例
に限定するものではない。FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a system that implements the present invention. 1.1 to 1.n are devices that can be controlled by an infrared remote control device; 2 is an infrared remote control device for controlling all devices; 3 is an infrared signal receiver for receiving infrared signals from the infrared remote control device 2; 4 is a processing device that decodes the signal received by the infrared signal receiver 3 and generates a signal format necessary for controlling the devices 1.1 to 1.n;
6 is an infrared signal transmitter that converts the signal generated by the processing device 4 into an infrared signal and sends it out;
1 to 1·n, and 7 is a communication line for connecting the infrared signal receiver 3, the processing device 4, and the computer 6. However, there is no problem even if the infrared signal receiver 3 and the processing device 4 are housed in the same housing. FIG. 2 shows an example of the processing device 4. As shown in FIG. 9.1~9.m
is a switch with the name of the target device group to be controlled, 1
0.1 to 10- are switch groups in which the names of the manufacturers of the target equipment groups are written. However, the functions of the processing device are not limited to this example.

次に本システムの動作例を説明する。Next, an example of the operation of this system will be explained.

本システムを使用する際にはあらかじめ各機器１・１〜
１Φｎ　がどこをメーカーにより製造されたものである
かを処理装置４に設置されているスイッチ群９０１〜９
・ｍおよび１０・１〜１０−ｋにより設定する。When using this system, each device 1.
The switch group 901 to 9 installed in the processing device 4 determines which manufacturer has manufactured 1Φn.
・Set by m and 10・1 to 10-k.

まず赤外線リモコン装置２かも赤外線信号受信機３に対
して機器１．１〜１・ｎ　のいずれかを制御するコマン
ドを送出する。この時点では赤外線リモコン装置が送出
する赤外線信号のフォーマットは制御対象となっている
機器の赤外線信号フォーマットと同じものである必要は
なく、赤外線信号受信機が制御対象の機器の種別（テレ
ビ、Ｖ　Ｔ　Ｒ。First, the infrared remote control device 2 sends a command to the infrared signal receiver 3 to control any one of the devices 1.1 to 1.n. At this point, the format of the infrared signal sent by the infrared remote control device does not need to be the same as the infrared signal format of the device being controlled; R.

ビデオディスク・・・・・・・・・）の認識ができるフ
ォーマットであればよい。赤外線信号受信機３は受信し
た赤外線信号を復調し、処理装置４に転送する。Any format that can recognize video discs (...) may be used. The infrared signal receiver 3 demodulates the received infrared signal and transfers it to the processing device 4.

処理装置４では転送されてきた制御信号を制御対象とな
っている機器を制御できる信号フォーマットに変換する
。この時どのような信号フォーマントに変換するかは、
あらかじめ処理装置４に設置されたスイッチ群９・１〜
９・ｍおよびスイッチ群１０・１〜１０・ｋの設定結果
により決定する。処理装置４は必要な信号フォーマット
に変換された制御信号を赤外線信号送信部６に転送し、
赤外線信号に変換して対象機器に向は送信する。以上の
一連の動作により１台の赤外線リモコン装置で複数のメ
ーカー（または複数の信号フォーマット）により構成さ
れるシステムの制御をおこなうことが可能である。また
、通信回線７にコンピュータ等の制御装置を接続するこ
とにより、機器１・１〜１・ｎを集中制御することも可
能であるため、複数の機器を連動させてシステム的にオ
ーディオ機器やビデオ機器を使用することも容易に行な
える０ なお、上記実施例においては赤外線を用いたが超音波等
地の信号を用いることも可能である。The processing device 4 converts the transferred control signal into a signal format that can control the device to be controlled. What kind of signal formant should be converted to at this time?
Switch group 9.1~ installed in processing device 4 in advance
It is determined based on the setting results of 9.m and switch groups 10.1 to 10.k. The processing device 4 transfers the control signal converted into the required signal format to the infrared signal transmitter 6,
It is converted into an infrared signal and sent to the target device. Through the series of operations described above, it is possible to control systems configured by multiple manufacturers (or multiple signal formats) with one infrared remote control device. In addition, by connecting a control device such as a computer to the communication line 7, it is possible to centrally control the devices 1. Although infrared rays are used in the above embodiments, it is also possible to use ultrasonic or other terrestrial signals.

また、通信回路７にコンピュータ等の制御装置を接続す
ることにより機器１・１〜１・ｎを集中制御することも
可能であるっ 発明の効果 本発明のシステムにおいては、種々のリモコン方式の機
器を１台のリモコン装置で制御することが可能である。Furthermore, by connecting a control device such as a computer to the communication circuit 7, it is also possible to centrally control the devices 1.1 to 1.n. Effects of the Invention In the system of the present invention, various remote control devices can be controlled. can be controlled with one remote control device.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第１図は本発明の一実施例のシステムの全体構成図、第
２図は第１図における処理装置の構成図であるっ １・１〜１・ｎ・・・・・・赤外線リモコン装置で制御
可能な機器群、２・・・・・赤外線リモコン装置、３・
・・・赤外線信号量［言機、４・・・・・処理装置、５
・・・・・・赤外線信号送信部、６・・・・・・コンピ
ュータ、７・・・・・・通信回線、９・１〜９・ｍ　・
・・機器名指定用のスイッチ群、１ｏ・１〜１０・ｋ・
・・・・・メーカー名指定用のスイッチ群である。 代理人の氏名　弁理士　中　尾　敏　男　ほか１名第　
１　図Fig. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a configuration diagram of a processing device in Fig. 1. Controllable equipment group, 2... Infrared remote control device, 3.
...Infrared signal amount [word machine, 4...processing device, 5
...Infrared signal transmitter, 6...Computer, 7...Communication line, 9.1 to 9.m.
・・Switch group for specifying device name, 1o・1~10・k・
...This is a group of switches for specifying the manufacturer name. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person
1 figure

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 異なる方式の赤外線リモコンにより制御される複数の機
器と、制御信号送信用のリモコン装置と、前記リモコン
の信号を受信できる信号受信機と、前記信号受信機に接
続され各機器を制御するための制御信号を発生するため
の処理装置と、前記制御信号を各機器が受信できるリモ
コン信号に変換し送出するリモコン信号送信部とで構成
され、前記処理装置に異なる方式のリモコンの信号フォ
ーマットを発生する機能を持たせることにより、１台の
リモコン装置で種々のリモコン方式の機器を制御出来る
ことを特徴とする機器制御システム。A plurality of devices controlled by infrared remote controllers of different systems, a remote control device for transmitting control signals, a signal receiver capable of receiving signals from the remote controller, and a control device connected to the signal receiver to control each device. It is composed of a processing device for generating a signal, and a remote control signal transmitter that converts the control signal into a remote control signal that can be received by each device and sends it out, and the function of the processing device is to generate signal formats for different remote control systems. 1. A device control system characterized in that by having a remote control device, various remote control devices can be controlled with one remote control device.
JP59189904A 1984-09-11 1984-09-11 Device control system Granted JPS6167397A (en)

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JPS62284583A (en) * 1986-06-02 1987-12-10 Sony Corp Electronic equipment
JPS63234698A (en) * 1987-03-23 1988-09-29 Haru Kenkyusho:Kk Remote controller
JPS645585U (en) * 1987-06-30 1989-01-12
JPH01246993A (en) * 1988-03-29 1989-10-02 Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd Remote control device
JPH02281895A (en) * 1989-04-24 1990-11-19 Nissin Electric Co Ltd Building management system
JPH04222419A (en) * 1990-01-16 1992-08-12 Rca Thomson Licensing Corp Power source automatic breaker
US5438325A (en) * 1993-07-09 1995-08-01 Sony Corporation Remote controller apparatus and an audio-video combination system using the same
US5606443A (en) * 1993-07-28 1997-02-25 Sony Corporation Control circuit for entertainment system demonstration
US5815297A (en) * 1995-10-25 1998-09-29 General Instrument Corporation Of Delaware Infrared interface and control apparatus for consumer electronics

Cited By (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS62284583A (en) * 1986-06-02 1987-12-10 Sony Corp Electronic equipment
JPS63234698A (en) * 1987-03-23 1988-09-29 Haru Kenkyusho:Kk Remote controller
JPS645585U (en) * 1987-06-30 1989-01-12
JPH0520078Y2 (en) * 1987-06-30 1993-05-26
JPH01246993A (en) * 1988-03-29 1989-10-02 Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd Remote control device
JPH02281895A (en) * 1989-04-24 1990-11-19 Nissin Electric Co Ltd Building management system
JPH04222419A (en) * 1990-01-16 1992-08-12 Rca Thomson Licensing Corp Power source automatic breaker
US5438325A (en) * 1993-07-09 1995-08-01 Sony Corporation Remote controller apparatus and an audio-video combination system using the same
US5519457A (en) * 1993-07-09 1996-05-21 Sony Corporation Remote controller apparatus and an audio-video combination system using the same
US5606443A (en) * 1993-07-28 1997-02-25 Sony Corporation Control circuit for entertainment system demonstration
US5815297A (en) * 1995-10-25 1998-09-29 General Instrument Corporation Of Delaware Infrared interface and control apparatus for consumer electronics

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