JPS6258842A - Remote controller - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a remote control device having a plurality of devices whose operation is controlled by control signals, and particularly relates to a remote control device that can control devices by voice input. .

(b) Conventional technology In general, as a conventional remote control device,
There was something that was completely described in Publication No. 3455.

The system described in this bulletin controls television receivers, desk lamps, gate lights, radios, etc. using control signals from a single transmitter (centralized controller). These controls were carried out using the following methods.

(c) Problems to be solved by the invention In such conventional remote control devices, various devices were controlled by operating the keys on the transmitter, but depending on the location where the transmitter is installed, The user had to go all the way to the transmitter, which was cumbersome, making it particularly inconvenient for people with disabilities to use.

In view of these problems, the present invention provides a distance control device that is extremely easy to use.

(d) Means for Solving the Problems The present invention provides a remote control device having a single centralized controller and a plurality of devices whose operations are controlled by control signals from this controller. a key switch that outputs a control signal to the device;
It is equipped with a voice recognition circuit that outputs a control signal to the device in response to voice.

(E) Function The remote control device of the present invention allows various devices to be controlled by key operations on a central controller installed at a predetermined location or by voice input.

(F) Example Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be explained based on the drawings. First, FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an apparatus showing an example of the present invention.
In the figure, (1) is a central controller that controls various devices, such as air conditioner A installed in room A, via signal line (2).
(3), air conditioner B (4) installed in room B, etc. are connected.

(5) and (6) are receivers, and the central controller (1
) and controls the operation and stopping of air conditioner A (3) and air conditioner B (4). Furthermore, these receivers (5) and (6) are connected to air conditioner A (3) and near air conditioner B (
4) The operating status of the central controller (
Reply to 1).

Further, the central controller (1) has a key switch (7).
) and a microphone (8) for inputting audio.

In the above embodiment, the devices connected to the central controller (1) are air conditioner A (3) and air conditioner B (4), but are not limited to these, and may include a television receiver, desk lamp, gate light, radio, etc. It is okay to connect.

Fig. 2 is an electrical circuit diagram of the main part of the central control device used in Fig. 1. In the figure, (9) is a microprocessor.
It is checked by pressing the keys (7a) to (7d) whether or not H level voltage can be input from keys (k4) (scan). The keys (7a), (7b), and (7c) are used to specify air conditioner A (3), air conditioner B (4), and other devices, respectively, and the key (7d) is used to start and stop the air conditioner. .

(10) is a voice recognition circuit that analyzes the voice input from the microphone (8) and outputs output data corresponding to this voice to the decoder (11). This speech recognition circuit (10)
For example, Sanyo Electric's voice recognition board 5RB-3
can be used.

The output of the decoder (11) is connected to a photocoupler (13), respectively.
) to (15) are connected.

Further, the light receiving elements of the photocouplers (13) to (15) are key switches (7a), (7b), (7c), and (7d), respectively.
) is read directly to short-circuit. Therefore, when the voice recognition circuit (10) recognizes, for example, the words "1 air conditioner A", the photocoupler (12) is activated by the output of the decoder (11).
is in the operating state, which is the same state as when the key switch (7a) is pressed. Similarly, if the words ``1 air conditioner B'' are recognized, the state will be the same as when pressing the key switch (7b) via the photocoupler (13), and if the word ``run'' or 1stop'' is confirmed, the photocoupler (15) will be activated. The state is the same as when the key switch (7d) is pressed.

Further, the microprocessor (9) operates based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
When a signal from the operation (7d) or a signal from voice recognition is input, the content of the control based on that signal is displayed on the display (16).
), and at the same time sends a control signal to the device via the transmitter (17). Further, when the receiver (18) receives a signal from a device, the operating status of that device is displayed on the display (16).

For example, if you want to start the operation of air conditioner A (3) using the remote control device configured as described above, press the key switch (7a) and then press the key switch (7d) to start the air conditioner. 1 to receiver (5) of A (3)
A control signal "start operation" is transmitted, and operation of air conditioner A (3) is started.

After this, when a signal indicating the operating status is sent from the air conditioner A (3), the operating status of the air conditioner A (3) is displayed on the display (
16).

In addition, when starting the operation of the air conditioner A (3) by voice, it is sufficient to first say "air conditioner A" and then "operate 1" into the microphone (8) of the central controller (1). As a result, the operation of the air conditioner A(3) is started.

To stop the operation, press 1 into the microphone (8).
All you have to do is say ``Air conditioner A'' and then ``1 stop''.

In this way, in the above embodiment, remote control can be performed by suppressing the key switch (7) or by voice input.

(g) Effects of the invention The present invention is a single centralized sump!・In a remote control device that has a roller and multiple devices whose operation can be controlled by control signals from this controller, the central controller has a key switch that outputs control signals to the devices in response to operations, and a voice-responsive device. Since it is equipped with a voice recognition circuit that outputs control signals to the equipment, the equipment can be controlled by key switch operations on the central controller or voice input.

Furthermore, if voice input is possible even when remote from the central controller, various devices can be controlled simultaneously from the comfort of the central controller, which greatly improves the usability of the remote control device.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of the device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an electrical circuit diagram of the main part of the central controller shown in FIG. 1, and FIG.
This figure is a flowchart of main parts showing the operation of the microprocessor shown in FIG. 2. (1)... Centralized controller, (3), (4)...
... Air conditioner A, B, (7) ... Key switch, (
9)...Microprocessor, (10)...Speech recognition circuit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a remote control device that has one central controller and multiple devices whose operation is controlled by control signals from this controller, the central controller has a key switch that outputs control signals to the devices in response to operations. and a voice recognition circuit that outputs a control signal to a device in response to voice.