JPS62271593A - Transmission controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To use a setting means for plural purposes and to miniaturize a controller by individually providing a memory means and causing a control means to read control contents to which the setting means sets after said contents are stored in the memory means. CONSTITUTION:The setting means sets the type of control by pressing the remote controller switch 4a of a controller, and writes the type in part of the memory means 10. The means 6 sets the control contents by pressing a remote control switch 4b, and writes them in the other part of the means 10. The means 6 sets what a display lamp 5a displays, and writes the contents in the means 10. In terms of the controller that completes all settings in such a way, a user pressess the switch 4a being one configuration element. Then the control means 7 reads out the control contents out of the means 10, and transmits a control signal to an adapter from a transmission/reception means 8 through a signal transmission line 3.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention 3. Detailed Description of the Invention Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a transmission control device used in a home automation system.

Conventional technology Figure 2 shows an installation example of a home automation system. 01 is a transmission control device called a controller, 2a
, 2b, 2c are transmission control devices called adapters, which send signals through the signal transmission path 3, and the controller 1 sends signals to the adapters 2a, 2b.

2C, and display the operating states of the adapters 2a, 2b, and 2c on the controller 1.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the panel of the controller 1.
Reference numeral 4 denotes a remote control switch. For example, when the user presses the remote control switch 4a labeled raJ, the adapter 2a is operated, and the indicator light 5a of the indicator lights 5 lights up, which the user can confirm. It is possible.

The same applies to the switches 4b and 4c and the indicator lights 5b and 5c. Further, when the remote control switch 4d labeled "Pattern 1" is pressed, the adapters 2a, 2b, and 2c perform the operations preset on each adapter side in accordance with the pattern signal transmitted by the controller 1. Which adapter is operated by which remote control switch 4 from the top of the controller 1 or which pattern signal is to be sent can be freely set depending on the mode of use. Also adapters 2a and 2b.

In 2c as well, the operation based on the pattern signal can be freely set depending on the mode of use.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the controller 1 of a conventional transmission control device. Reference numeral 6 denotes a setting means, which is composed of dip switches 68 to 6f, and is connected to each of the remote control switches 48 to 6f.
4f, which adapter is to be operated or which pattern signal to be sent out is set, and the memory is also stored mechanically by the position of the dip switch knob. The contents set by the setting means 6 are read by the control means 7 and transmitted to the signal transmission path 3 by the transmitting/receiving means 8. Further, when the setting means 6 receives a signal informing the operating state from the adapter, it also sets which indicator light 5 in FIG. 3 should be used for display.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an adapter of a conventional transmission control device. "Pattern 1", "Pattern 2" and "Pattern 3" are set by the setting means 6 consisting of dip switches 69 to 61, respectively.
The operation of the control means 7 is set, such as whether to turn it on, turn it off, or not operate when it receives the signal ``.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In such a conventional configuration, each setting means mechanically stores the setting contents at the position of the knob, so it is not possible to make multiple settings with one setting means. , the number of parts increased, which hindered the miniaturization and cost reduction of transmission control devices.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and aims to provide a transmission control device with a reduced number of parts.

Means for Solving the Problems In the present invention, a storage means is provided separately, and the control contents set by the setting means are stored in the storage means and then read into the control means.

Operation According to the present invention, with the above-described configuration, a plurality of control contents are sequentially set by the setting means and stored in the storage means, and the control means reads out the control contents previously stored in the storage means. Therefore, one setting means can be used for both purposes.

Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a transmission control device of the present invention. The configuration is the same whether the transmission control device 9 is a controller or an adapter. In addition, the same parts as in the prior art are given the same reference numerals and the explanation is omitted. First, the case of a controller will be explained.

The storage means 10 is composed of a non-volatile memory so that the contents will not be erased even in the event of a power outage. These include electrically rewritable memory and battery-backed RAM. Storage means 1
Control contents are stored in advance in 0 in the following procedure. First, the setting means 6 sets what kind of control is to be performed by pressing the remote control switch 4a shown in the panel diagram of the controller in FIG. 3, and writes it in a part of the storage means 1o.

Next, the content of control caused by pressing the remote control switch 4b is set by the setting means 6 and written in another part of the storage means 1o. What is to be displayed on the indicator light 6a is set by the setting means 6 and written into the storage means 10. In the controller for which all settings have been completed in the same way, when the user presses the remote control switch 4a, which is one of the components of the control means 7, the control means 7 reads the control contents from the storage means 10, and sends a signal from the transmitting/receiving means 8. A control signal is sent to the adapter via the transmission line 3. Further, when the transmitting/receiving means 8 receives a signal from the adapter 2b indicating that the operating state has changed, the control means 7 reads out from the storage means 10 which indicator light 6, which is one of the components of the control means 7, should display the information. . Note that the control means 7 may control only one of transmission and reception. Further, the control contents may be read out from the storage means 10 to the control means 7 all at once when the power is turned on.

Next, the case where the transmission control device 9 is an adapter will be explained using FIG. In the storage means 10, for example, operations corresponding to signals of patterns 1, 2, and 3 are turned on.

Use the setting means 6 to set the settings in order such as OFF and non-operation. When the adapter for which the settings have been completed receives the signal of pattern 1 via the signal transmission path 3, the control means 7 reads from the storage means 10 that it is an on operation, and executes it.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, by providing a separate storage means, a plurality of control contents can be set with one setting means, and the number of parts is small and the system is small and inexpensive. It is possible to provide a transmission control device.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing a transmission control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an installation example of a home automation system, Fig. 3 is a panel diagram of the controller, and Fig. 4 is a conventional controller. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a conventional adapter. 6... Setting means, 7... Control means, 9.
...Transmission control device, 1o...Storage means. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person No. 1
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Claims (1)

[Claims] a transmitting/receiving means connected to a signal transmission path and communicating with another transmission control device; a control means connected to said transmitting/receiving means and controlling operations based on received communication signals, communication signals to be transmitted, or both; and said control means. The control means includes a setting means for setting control contents in the means, and a non-volatile storage means for inputting and storing the control contents set by the setting means, and the control means inputs and stores the control contents stored in the storage means. transmission control device.