JPS6284696A - Infrared remote controller for operating plural devices - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To operate a corresponding device to be controlled by remote control by providing a remote controller difference from the ancillary remote controller of each device to be controlled, selecting the prescribed signal pattern of the prescribed device to be controlled among signal patterns built in a memory device through operation an input device and outputting said pattern out of an infrared ray emitting device. CONSTITUTION:A controller 3 is caused to be ready for inputting a signal, and the input device 11 of the ancillary remote controller 100 is operated, whereby a fixed pattern signal decided by the function through the infrared ray emitting device 13 is outputted. The output fixed pattern signal is received by the infrared ray receiving device 2 of the remote controller 10, and stored in the memory device 4 as respective fixed patterns signals of devices to be controlled MA-MD through the controller 3. If the prescribed button in a function selection button group Y is pressed at the time of using the remote controller 10, the controller 3 selects the fixed pattern signal corresponding to the device to be controlled among the fixed pattern signals of the devices to be controlled MA-MD and outputs it from the infrared ray emitting device 5.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention (Industrial Field of Application) The present invention is useful for infrared remote control of devices such as televisions, video decks, CD players, and video desks used in homes. The present invention relates to an infrared remote control device for operating multiple devices, which allows integrated control of each device with a single remote control device, without using the attached remote control devices of each different device.

(Prior Art) In recent years, equipment such as televisions, video decks, CD players, and video desks used in homes, etc.
Many are remotely controlled by infrared rays.

A conventional infrared remote control device, as shown in a block diagram in FIG. 3, includes input devices 11, such as buttons, etc. Control device 12. It is composed of a remote control device 100 consisting of an infrared light emitting device 13 and a controlled device M such as a television that incorporates an infrared light receiving device and is activated by the received signal. When the input is made, the control device 12 is set so that the infrared light emitting device 13 outputs a pulse signal according to the input. For example, in the case of a television, there are various operating methods, such as a method in which pressing a button advances the channel to the next channel, and a method in which pressing a button with a number on it directly switches to the same channel as the number. Furthermore, even if the operating method is the same, each type of device operates only with a unique signal pattern to avoid malfunctions between devices.

(Problems with the Prior Art) Recently, there has been a tendency for an increasing number of households to have multiple devices installed in the same room. The operation and automatic management of various controlled devices becomes complicated.

(Object of the Invention) The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems that exist when a plurality of controlled devices are provided that are operated by infrared remote control devices each having a different operation method or signal pattern. , an infrared remote control for operating multiple devices that enables integrated remote control and automatic management of multiple controlled devices with a single remote controller, without modifying the controlled devices themselves in any way with different operation methods. The purpose is to provide equipment.

(Configuration of the first invention) The configuration of the first invention of the present application is as follows: (1) In a case where there is a plurality of controlled devices operated by infrared remote control devices each having a different operation method or signal pattern, (2) each of the above-mentioned controlled devices is provided. A remote controller is provided that is separate from the remote controller attached to the control equipment, and (3) the remote controller is used as an input device and an infrared receiver.

It is composed of a control device, a storage device, and an infrared light emitting device, and (4) causes the infrared light receiving device to receive a unique single or plural signal pattern output from the attached remote controller of each controlled device, and transmits the signals via the control device. (5) select a predetermined signal pattern of a predetermined controlled device from among the signal patterns stored in the storage device by operating the input device and output it from the infrared light emitting device; The present invention provides an infrared remote control device for operating multiple devices, which is characterized in that it is possible to remotely control corresponding controlled devices in this manner.

(Effects of the First Invention) The present invention stores all unique fixed pattern signals of a plurality of devices each equipped with an infrared remote control device having a different operation method or signal pattern in the storage device of - remote controllers. Compatibility that allows each device to perform a predetermined operation by remote control by storing and using a predetermined unique pattern signal corresponding to each predetermined device from the storage device without modifying the devices themselves. It has a conferring effect.

(Example) The present invention will be described in detail below according to the example shown in FIGS. 1(a) to (C).

FIG. 1(a) is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of an infrared remote control device for operating multiple devices according to the present invention, which will be explained by referring to a case where there are four devices to be controlled.
B, MC, and MD are each controlled devices.

The remote controller 10 includes an input device 1 such as a button. Infrared receiver 2. Control device 3. Storage device 4. It consists of an infrared light emitting device 5, and as shown in FIG. 1(b), it is housed in a case of a predetermined shape together with a power source such as a dry battery, so that it can be placed at the operator's hand. The input device 1 is arranged on one side of the case as shown in FIG. 1(c), for example, and has a group of controlled device selection buttons Single or multiple fixed pattern signals (
It consists of a group of function selection buttons Y and an input/output mode changeover switch Z, each corresponding to a function selection button (including a device operation start signal). Further, the infrared light receiving device 2 is placed next to the infrared light emitting device 5 placed on one end surface of the case, for example, as shown in FIG. 1(b).

The above-mentioned controlled devices MA-MD are in the same state as manufactured, and there is no need for modification or additional elements.

Before using the remote controller 10 having the above configuration, registration work is performed according to the following procedure.

First, when registering a fixed pattern signal for the controlled device MA, set the input/output mode changeover switch Z of the remote controller 10 to the input side, and then press the controlled device selection button group X.
For example, by pressing button A inside the control device 3, the controlled device M is pressed.
A's fixed pattern signal input system is established, and then the attached remote controller 100 installed in the controlled device MA is
The infrared light emitting device 13 of A is opposed to the infrared light receiving device 2 of the remote controller 10, and the fixed pattern signal that the control device 12 of the attached remote controller 100A has as a first function is transmitted.
For example, if the signal is a device operation start signal, set it so that it corresponds to ■ in the function selection button group Y, press the function selection button ■ to make the control device 3 set up the signal input system, The input device ll of the attached remote control device 100 is operated to cause the infrared light emitting device 13 to output a device operation start fixed pattern signal. The output fixed pattern signal is received by the infrared light receiving device 2 of the remote controller 10 and stored in the storage device 4 via the control device 3 as a device operation start fixed pattern signal of the controlled device MA. Next, if the control device 12 has a plurality of fixed pattern signals, press the button ■ in the function selection button group Y, and use the same operation as above to select the fixed pattern signal determined as the second function of the controlled device MA. Also, by pressing button ■ in the function selection button group Y, a fixed pattern signal defined as the third function of the controlled device MA is memorized, which is defined for each function of the controlled device MA. The fixed pattern signals are sequentially stored in the storage device 4 within a range of eight functions by pressing each button ■ to ■ of the function selection button group Y.
, and the registration work regarding the controlled device MA is completed.

Next, when registering the fixed pattern signal for the controlled device MB, press button B in the controlled device selection button group
All of the fixed pattern signals determined for each function of the remote controller 10 are stored in the storage device 4 by selecting and using the buttons ■ to ■ of the function selection button group Y of the remote controller 10. The registration work regarding the control device MB is completed.

Thereafter, in the same manner, all fixed no-turn signals prescribed for all functions of each of the controlled devices MC and MD are stored in the storage device 4 of the remote controller 10, and finally, the input/output mode changeover switch is switched. Complete the registration work for all devices with Z as the output side.

When using the remote controller 10, for example, if you want to operate a controlled device MB, press button B in the controlled device selection button group When you press a predetermined button in the function selection button group Y, for example, button ■, toward the device MB, the control device selects the controlled device MA- stored in the storage device 4.
Controlled device MB from fixed pattern signals of each MD
Select the fixed pattern signal corresponding to the button ■ and output it from the infrared light emitting device 5. The output signal is received by a light receiving device built into the controlled device MB, and the controlled device MB operates according to the received fixed no-turn signal. In addition, while the controlled device MB is operating with the fixed pattern signal corresponding to ■, the function selection button group Y
For example, if you press the button ■ inside, the control device 3 will be transferred to the storage device 4.
Fixed pattern No. 79 corresponding to the button ■ of the controlled device MB is selected from among the fixed pattern signals of the controlled devices MA-MD stored and accumulated in the infrared light emitting device 5, so that the output signal is is received by a receiver built into the controlled device MB, and the controlled device MB switches its operation according to the received fixed pattern signal.

Of course, for example, while the controlled device MB is in operation, press, for example, button D in the controlled device selection button group By pressing a predetermined button, it is possible to cause the controlled device MD to perform an operation corresponding to the predetermined button in parallel with the operation of the controlled device MB.

In the above embodiment, there are four controlled devices M, MA-MD,
There are 8 buttons on the input device, and it is possible to register up to 8 (11i1) functions for each of the controlled devices MA-MD, but if the storage capacity of the storage device is set to a predetermined value, 5 or more controlled device selection buttons can be registered. It goes without saying that by arranging nine or more function selection buttons, it is possible to control a greater number of controlled devices M with a greater number of functions.

(Configuration of the second invention) The configuration of the second invention of the present application is as follows: (6) An automatic management device is added to the remote controller component of the first invention of the present application, and 7) An input device inputs information in advance according to a command from the automatic management device. An infrared remote control device for operating multiple devices is characterized in that a predetermined controlled device is configured to perform a predetermined operation according to certain information.

(Function of the Second Invention) The present invention provides a plurality of fixed pattern signals unique to each of a plurality of devices each equipped with an infrared remote control device having a different operation method or freezing signal pattern in the storage device of the remote controller. At the same time, the remote controller can self-manage the desired unique pattern signal corresponding to the desired device from the storage device according to preset times, sequences, etc. without modifying the multiple devices themselves. By selectively using and remotely controlling the device, there is a compatibility-imparting effect that allows the device to perform a predetermined operation, and an automatic manageability-imparting effect.

(Embodiment) In the present invention, as shown as 20' in the block diagram of FIG. 2, an automatic management device shown as 6 is added to each component of the remote controller 10 in the first invention.

As the automatic management device 6, for example, a timer or a simple sequence program setting device is used.

For example, when the automatic management device 6 consisting of a timer is used, a button corresponding to the controlled device Mx selected from the controlled device group Mn by the input device 1 of the remote controller 20 and a button selected from the function selection button group are selected in advance from the controlled device group Mn. Press the button corresponding to the selected function y to input the scheduled command, set the desired time in the automatic management device 6 consisting of the timer, and press the button for the predetermined time set in the timer. Upon arrival, the above-mentioned input command is activated, the remote controller 20 is activated, and the device is configured to receive the output signal of the remote controller 20 and operate the controlled device MxA<0N10FF.

For example, when an automatic management device 6 consisting of a sequence program setting device is used, a plurality of controlled devices such as Mx, My, etc., which are selected in advance from the controlled device group Mn by the sequence program setting device 6 and the input device 1, are used. The order of operation of M and the functions to be executed by each controlled device M are inputted, and when the pre-operated controlled device Mx completes the predetermined operation according to the above-mentioned manual command, the remote controller 20
is set so that the next controlled device My starts a predetermined operation according to the input command.

(Effects of the Invention) According to the present invention, (11) Even if there are a plurality of remotely controlled devices with different operation methods or operation signal patterns in a home, etc., the remote control can be performed in a unified manner using - number of remote controllers. This makes it possible to avoid the situation where the presence of multiple remote controllers complicated the operation of various controlled devices and complicated automatic management. There is no need for modification, and the same signal as the output signal of the conventional attached remote controller is input and activated, so there is no risk of malfunction. The effects brought about by implementing the present invention, such as being able to automatically manage controlled equipment, are quite remarkable.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1(a) to (c) are block diagrams showing the overall configuration of the infrared remote control device of the first invention of the present application, a perspective view of the remote controller, and a plan view of the input device, and FIG. 2 is the second invention of the present application. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the structure of a conventional infrared remote control device.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1) In a case where a plurality of controlled devices are operated by infrared remote control devices each having a different operation method or signal pattern, a remote control separate from the attached remote control device of each of the controlled devices is provided. The remote controller is composed of an input device, an infrared receiver, a control device, a storage device, and an infrared light emitting device, and each of the remote controllers attached to each controlled device outputs a unique singular number to the infrared receiver. Alternatively, a plurality of signal patterns are set to be received and stored in the storage device via the control device, and a predetermined signal pattern of a predetermined controlled device is selected from among the signal patterns stored in the storage device by operating the input device. An infrared remote control device for operating multiple devices, characterized in that it is possible to remotely control a corresponding controlled device by selectively outputting it from the infrared light emitting device. 2) Integrating multiple controlled devices operated by infrared remote control devices with different operation methods or signal patterns into a remote controller that is separate from the attached remote controller of each controlled device. , a device that enables each controlled device to be remotely controlled by the remote controller using an operation method or signal pattern corresponding to each device is an input device, an infrared receiver, a control device, a storage device, an infrared light emitting device, and an automatic management device. multiple device operation, characterized in that the input device is set to perform an operation according to information inputted in advance in response to a command from the automatic management device, thereby enabling a predetermined controlled device to execute a predetermined operation. Infrared remote control device for use.