KR0163646B1 - Remote control apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a remote control device capable of eliminating display clutter and improving usability. The present invention relates to temperature information, clock time information, and timer time information based on key operation of a seven segment for numerical display. The first display patterns 35 and 36 are selectively displayed, the second display patterns are notified of what the display contents are, and the time information is displayed when the clock time information is displayed. And minute information is displayed in two steps by 30 minute units by the second display patterns 45 and 46, which are indicators of the 30 minute display.

Description

Remote control unit

1 is a configuration diagram of a liquid crystal display in each embodiment of the present invention.

2 is an overall perspective view of an air conditioner according to the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of a main body of each embodiment.

4 is a block diagram of a control circuit for each embodiment.

5 is a diagram showing an example of temperature display for each embodiment.

6 shows an example of temperature display for each embodiment.

7 shows an example of temperature display for each embodiment.

8 is a view showing a display example of the clock time for each embodiment.

9 is a view showing a display example of the clock time for each embodiment.

10 is a flowchart for explaining overall control of each embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart connected to FIG. 10. FIG.

12 is a flowchart of a clock set mode process for each embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart connected to FIG. 12. FIG.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of display in the clock set mode for each embodiment; FIG.

Fig. 15 is a flowchart of the on timer mode setting process for the first embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display example in an on timer mode for the first embodiment; FIG.

17 is a flowchart of a timer display process according to the first embodiment.

18 is a flowchart of the on timer mode setting process for the second embodiment.

Fig. 19 is a diagram showing a display unit in an on timer mode for the second embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing display examples in an on timer mode and an off timer mode for the third embodiment; FIG.

21 is a flowchart of the on timer mode procedure for the fourth embodiment.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

1: indoor unit 10: remote control device

11 liquid crystal display 12,13 temperature key

21: On timer key 22: Off timer key

23: time key 24: bunky

35,36: first display pattern 37 to 48: second display pattern

60: CPU

The present invention relates to a remote control device used in air conditioners and the like.

The air conditioner includes a remote control for setting operating conditions. This remote control device can easily command the operating conditions from a remote location by transmitting information based on the user's key operation to the air conditioner that is the control target device.

Such a remote control device includes a liquid crystal display for displaying setting contents in addition to keys for setting driving conditions. The LCD displays the operation mode (automatic mode, cooling mode, dry mode, heating mode), set temperature information for room temperature, timer time information (on timer time, off timer time), clock time information (eg 12: 00) Various display patterns for displaying and the like are set.

For example, the display time of "12:00" has one display pattern of seven segments to display the number "1", one display pattern of seven segments to display the number "2", and the clock mark. One display pattern of ":" and two display patterns of seven segments are required to display the value "00".

In addition to the liquid crystal display, there are a large number of display patterns, and the display becomes complicated, making it difficult to read.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a remote control device that is more convenient to use by eliminating display clutter.

The remote control device of the first invention transmits information based on the operation to the control target device, and includes a first display pattern for numerical display and a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators of temperature display, hour display, and minute display, respectively. Display unit having; Control panel; Means for selectively displaying temperature information and clock time information in a first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit; And means for notifying the display contents of the first display pattern through each second display pattern.

The remote control device of the second invention transmits the information to the control target device based on the operation, and the first display pattern for numerical display and the plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators for temperature display, hour display, and 30 minute display respectively. A display unit having a display unit, an operation unit, means for selectively displaying temperature information, clock time information, and timer time information in a first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit, and display contents of the first display pattern on each second display pattern. Means for notifying by the second display means and displaying the time information in the first display pattern when displaying the clock time information, and displaying the minute information in two steps in 30-minute increments by the second display pattern serving as an index of 30-minute display. do.

The remote control device of the third invention transmits the information based on the operation to the control target device, and the first display pattern for numerical display and the plurality of second display patterns which are indicators of temperature display, hour display and 30 minute display respectively. Means for selectively displaying a display unit having a display unit, an operation unit, temperature information and clock time information in a first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit, and means for notifying display contents of the first display pattern through each second display pattern. In order to display the clock time information, first, set the clock set mode, switch hour and minute information to the first display pattern, and display hour information and the first display pattern. Means for displaying in two stages in units of 30 minutes by means of the second display pattern, means for changing the time information according to the operation of the control panel when time information is displayed in the clock set mode, and minutes in the clock set mode. When the beams and a display means for changing in accordance with the minute information on the operation of the operation part.

The remote control device of the fourth aspect of the invention has a means for changing the time information according to the operation of the time key of the operation portion when the operation portion has a time key and a divider key and the time information is displayed in the clock set mode as described in claim 3. And means for changing the minute information according to the operation of the minute key on the operation unit when the minute information is displayed in the clock set mode.

The remote control device of the fifth invention transmits information based on the operation to the control target device, and the first display pattern for numerical display and the respective indicators of temperature display, hour display, minute display, on-timer mode and off-timer mode. A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns, the operation unit, means for selectively displaying temperature information on-timer information and off-timer time information as a first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit, and Means for notifying the display contents by the second display pattern, and means for changing the on-time time information according to the operation of the operation unit when the on-timer time information is displayed, and the off-timer time information when the off-timer time information is displayed. Means for changing in accordance with the operation of the.

The remote control device of the sixth invention transmits information based on the operation to the control target device, and the first display pattern for numerical display, temperature display, hour display, minute display, on-timer mode, and off-timer indicator are displayed. Means for selectively displaying a display unit having a plurality of second display patterns, an operation unit, temperature information on-timer information, and fixed off-timer information in a first display pattern in accordance with an operation of the operation unit; Means for notifying the display contents of the pattern by the second display patterns, and means for changing the on-timer time information according to the operation of the operation unit when the on-timer information is displayed.

The remote control device of the seventh invention transmits information based on the operation to the control target device, and each of the first display pattern for numerical display, temperature display, hour display, 30 minute display, on-timer mode and off-timer mode. A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators, an operation unit, means for selectively displaying temperature information on-timer time information and off-timer time information as a first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit, and a first display pattern Means for notifying the display contents of the second display pattern by the second display pattern, and when the on-time time information is displayed, the time information is displayed as the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed by the second display pattern serving as an index for 30 minutes display. 2 steps in 30-minute increments by means of two-step display in 30-minute increments and a second display pattern in which time information is displayed in the first display pattern when displaying off-time information, and the minute information is an indicator of 30-minute display. Means for displaying are provided.

The remote control apparatus of the eighth invention includes means for changing the on-time time information according to the operation of the operation unit when the on-time time information is displayed as described in claim 7, and when the on-time time information is displayed. Means for changing the off timer time in accordance with the operation of the operation unit.

The remote control device of the ninth invention transmits information based on the operation to the control target device, and includes the first display pattern for numerical display, temperature display, hour display, 30 minute display, on-timer mode, and off-timer mode, respectively. A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators, an operation unit, means for selectively displaying temperature information on-timer time information and off-timer time information as a first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit, and a first display pattern Means for notifying the display contents of the second display pattern by the second display pattern and the minute information for displaying the time information in the first display pattern when displaying the on-time time information by the second display pattern, which is an index of 30 minutes display. And a means for changing the on-time time information according to the operation of the operation unit when displaying the off-time time information.

The remote control device of the tenth invention transmits information based on the operation to the control target device, and the first display pattern for numerical display and the indicators of temperature display, hour display, minute display, on-timer mode and off-timer mode, respectively. A display unit having a plurality of second display patterns, the operation unit, means for selectively displaying temperature information on-timer information and off-timer time information as a first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit, and Means for notifying the display contents by each second display pattern, means for switching the time information to the first display pattern in order when the on-time time information is displayed, and when the time information is displayed, changing the time information according to the operation of the operation panel. And means for changing the minute information according to the operation of the operation unit when the minute information is displayed.

The remote control device of the eleventh invention transmits information based on the operation to the control target device, and includes a plurality of first indicators for numerical display and temperature indicators, hour display, 30 minute display, and indicators for timer mode, respectively. A display unit having two display patterns, an operation unit having a temperature key, a time key, and a timer key, means for selectively displaying temperature information, clock time information, and timer time information in a first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit; Means for notifying the display contents of one display pattern by each second display pattern, and when displaying clock time information, first set the clock set mode, switch time information and minute information to the first display pattern in turn, and then correct Means for displaying the beam in the first display pattern and displaying the minute information in two steps in 30-minute increments by the second display pattern, which is an indicator of the 30-minute display, and correcting when the time information is displayed in the clock set mode. Means for changing the beam according to the operation of the control panel; means for changing the minute information according to the operation of the control panel when the minute information is displayed in the clock set mode; and time information and the minute information when the on-time time information is displayed. Means for switching to display in sequence, displaying means, means for changing the time information when the time information is displayed according to the operation of the operation unit, and means for changing the minute information according to the operation of the operation part when the minute information is displayed.

The remote control device of the twelfth invention transmits information based on the operation to the air conditioner, and includes a plurality of indicators for indicating the first display pattern for numerical display, temperature display, hour display, minute display, timer mode, and air volume display. A display unit having a second display pattern, an operation unit having a temperature key, a time key, a timer key, and an air volume key, and a first display of temperature information clock time information, timer time information, and air volume level selectively according to a key operation of the operation unit Means for displaying the pattern and means for notifying the display contents of the first display pattern by the second display patterns.

In the remote control apparatus of the first invention, temperature information and clock time information based on the operation of the operation unit are selectively displayed in the first display pattern for numerical display, and each second display pattern is notified as an index of the display contents.

In the remote control device of the second invention, the time information is displayed in the first display pattern for numerical display when the clock time information is displayed, and the second information is displayed in two steps in 30 minute increments by the second display pattern in which the minute information is an indicator of the 30 minute display. Is displayed.

In the remote control apparatus of the third aspect of the invention, in particular, when displaying the clock time information, the clock set mode is first determined, and the time information and the minute information are displayed in turn by switching to the first display pattern for numerical display. Thereafter, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in units of 30 minutes by the second display pattern, which is an index of the 30 minute display. In addition, when the time information is displayed in the clock set mode, the time information is changed according to the operation of the operation unit. When the minute information is displayed in the clock set mode, the minute information is changed in accordance with the operation of the control panel.

In the remote control apparatus of the fourth aspect of the invention, when displaying clock time information, the clock set mode is first determined, and the time information and minute information are switched in order by the first display pattern and displayed. Thereafter, the time information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in units of 30 minutes by the second display pattern, which is an index of the 30 minute display. In addition, when the time information is displayed in the clock set mode, the time information changes according to the operation of the Shikan key on the control unit. When the minute information is displayed in the clock set mode, the minute information is changed in accordance with the operation of the minute key on the control panel.

In the remote control apparatus of the fifth invention, when the on timer time information is displayed, the on timer time information is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation unit. When the off-timer information is displayed, the off-timer information is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation unit.

The off-timer information is fixed in the remote control device of the sixth invention. Only on-timer information is changed in accordance with the operation of the control panel.

In the remote control apparatus of the seventh invention, when the on-time time information is displayed, the time information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in 30 minute increments by the second display pattern which is an index of the 30 minute display. . In addition, when displaying the off-time information, the time information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in 30 minute increments by the second display pattern, which is an index of the 30 minute display.

In the remote control apparatus of the eighth invention, the time information is displayed in the first display pattern when the on-time time information is displayed, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in 30 minute increments by the second display pattern which is an index of the 30 minute display. . When the on-timer information is displayed, the on-timer information is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation unit. In addition, when displaying the off-timer information, the off-timer is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation unit.

In the remote control apparatus of the ninth invention, the off-timer information is fixed. When the on-time time information is displayed, time information is displayed in a first display pattern, and minute information is displayed in two steps in 30 minute increments by a second display pattern that is an index of 30 minute display. When the on-timer information is displayed, the on-timer information is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation unit.

In the memory control device of the tenth invention, when the on-time information is displayed, the hour information and the minute information are sequentially displayed in the first display pattern. When the city information is displayed, the city information is requested in accordance with the operation of the operation unit. When the minute information is displayed, the minute information is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation unit.

In the memory control apparatus of the eleventh aspect, when displaying clock time information, first, the clock set mode is determined, and time information and minute information are switched in turn to the first display pattern and displayed. Thereafter, the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed in two steps in units of 30 minutes by the second display pattern, which is an index of the 30 minute display. When the time information is displayed in the clock set mode, the time information changes according to the operation of the control panel. When the minute information is displayed in the clock set mode, the minute information is changed in accordance with the operation of the control panel. When the minute information is displayed in the clock set mode, the minute information is changed in accordance with the operation of the control panel. On the other hand, when the on-time time information is displayed, time information and minute information are sequentially switched to the first display pattern and displayed. When the time information is displayed, the time information is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation panel. When the minute information is displayed, the minute information is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation unit.

In the remote control device of the second invention, the air conditioner becomes the control target device and the temperature information, clock time information, timer time information and air volume level based on key operation of the control unit are selectively displayed in the first display pattern for numerical display. do. Each second display pattern as an indicator of this display content is notified.

EXAMPLE

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, 1st Embodiment of this invention is described with reference to drawings.

In FIG. 2, 1 has a suction port 2 and a blowout port 3 on the front side of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and has a light receiving portion 4 on the side of the blower outlet 3. The remote control device 10 of the present invention is attached to the indoor unit 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, the remote control apparatus 10 has a liquid crystal display section 11 on the main body and an operation section below it. The operation unit has a temperature key (for raising) 12 for temperature setting, a temperature key (for lowering) 13, a run / stop key 14, a wind direction key 15 for setting the direction of blowout wind, and a blowout air volume. Air volume key 16 for setting the face, face key 17 for setting a comfortable air conditioning at bedtime, operation switching key 18 for switching the operation mode (automatic mode, cooling mode, dry mode, heating mode) The on-timer key 21 for the on-timer mode set, the off-timer key 22 for the off-timer mode set, and the time key 23 and the bunk key 24 are set as time keys for time setting.

The liquid crystal display 11 is shown in detail in FIG.

The liquid crystal display 11 is divided into three modes: an operation mode display area, a set temperature display area, and a wind volume display area. In the operation mode display area, display patterns 31, 32, 33, and 34 are respectively provided in the automatic mode, the cooling mode, the dry mode, and the heating mode.

In the set temperature display area, the (second) display pattern 37 of the transmission mark for informing the transmission of the first display patterns 35 and 36 from the seven-segment element for numerical display, the index of the temperature display, and the set temperature is a reference. (2) display pattern (38) of the standard character for indicating that it is displayed, the (2) display pattern (39) of the clock mark which is an indicator of the clock display setting mode and the timer mode, and whether the set temperature is higher than the standard in the automatic mode. The second and second display patterns 41 and 42 of the up and down marks, which are indices of being low, the (second) display pattern 43 of the operation marks, which are indices during operation, and the letter C of the temperature display. (Second) The display pattern 43, the second display pattern 44 of the poetic character which is an index of the hour display, the second display pattern 45 of the 30 character which is the index of the 30 minute display, and the index of the minute information display The second display pattern 46 of the delimiter character to be displayed, the second display pattern 47 of the on character which is an index of the on-timer mode, and the index of the off-timer mode are A second display pattern 48 of off characters is provided.

In the automatic mode, the set temperature is displayed as high or low in relation to the standard, and the set temperature is displayed as a numerical value, for example, 28 deg. Alternatively, in some cases, a temperature sensor may be installed in the remote control device and the detected temperature may be displayed.

In the air volume display area, each of the (2) display patterns (51) of the air volume level mark for indicating whether the automatic text, which is an indicator of the automatic air volume control, the quiet text, which is an indicator of operation with a small volume of air, and the air volume level is a weakness or weakness. 52, 53) are set.

The control circuit of FIG. 4 is mounted in the main body of the remote control apparatus 10. FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 60 displays the liquid crystal display 11, the temperature key 12, the temperature key 13, the operation / stop key 14, the wind direction key 15, and the air volume key 16. The face key 17, the on-timer key 21, the off-timer key 22, the time key 23, and the bunk 24 are connected. The CPU 60 is also connected to a transmitter 61 and a battery power source 62 that emit infrared light.

The CPU 60 displays the information (operation conditions) set by the key operation of the operation unit on the liquid crystal display unit 11 and transmits from the transmitting unit 61 toward the indoor unit 1 of the control target device by infrared light. It is mainly equipped with the following functional means.

[1] The first display pattern 35 for numerical display of the liquid crystal display unit 11 selectively includes temperature information, clock time information, on-timer time information, and fixed (1 hour) off-timer information according to key operation of the control unit. , 36).

[2] Means for notifying each second display pattern serving as an index of the display contents of the first display patterns 35 and 36 by lighting.

[3] When displaying clock time information, first, the clock set mode is determined, and time information and minute information are switched to the first display patterns 35 and 36 in order, and then the time information is displayed on the first display patterns 35 and 36. Means for displaying in two steps by 30-minute units by means of second display patterns (45, 46), which are displayed in the form of an index and serve as an index of 30-minute display of minute information.

[4] means for changing the time information according to the operation of the time key 23 when the time information is displayed in the clock set mode.

[5] Means for changing the minute information according to the operation of the minute key 24 when the minute information is displayed in the clock set mode.

[6] When displaying the on-time time information, the time information is displayed in the first display patterns 35 and 36, and the minute information is displayed in units of 30 minutes by the second display patterns 45 and 46, which are indicators of the 30 minute display. Means to display in two stages.

[7] Means for changing the on-time time information according to the operation of the time key 23 and the minute key 24 when the on-time time information is displayed.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.

(a) First, the display example which is the time target of the liquid crystal display part 11 is demonstrated with FIG.

When the operation switching key 18 is operated and the automatic mode is selected and the operation / stop key 14 is turned on in that state, automatic operation in which the set temperature is set to a predetermined standard value is started in the air conditioner. At this time, the display of the liquid crystal display 11 is in the state shown in FIG.

When the temperature key 12 is turned on once during operation, the set temperature is increased by 1 ° C. above the standard value. At this time, the display of the liquid crystal display 11 is in the state shown in FIG. As the temperature key 12 is turned on, the set temperature is increased by 1 ° C from the standard value. When the temperature key 13 is turned on, the set temperature is lowered by 1 ° C from the standard value for each on.

When the operation switching key 18 is operated so that the cooling mode is selected and the operation / stop key 14 is turned on in that state, the cooling operation is started in the air conditioner. At this time, the display of the liquid crystal display 11 is in the seventh state. The numerical values displayed by the display patterns 35 and 36 of the seven segments are set temperatures and can be changed by operation of the temperature keys 12 and 13. In this case, it is indicated by the mark of the ℃ and lighting of the pattern 44 that the numerical value is the temperature.

During operation, when the run / stop key 14 is turned on, the operation of the air conditioner is stopped. At the time of stopping this operation, when any one of the time key 23 and the divider 24 is turned on, the display of the liquid crystal display 11 is in the state of FIG. 8 or 9, and the clock time (current time) is displayed. This will be explained later when the clock time display.

(b) Specific display control of the CPU 60 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11.

When starting operation according to the press operation of the operation / stop key 14 is set to a (YES in step 101), the flag (flag ₁₎ 1 (step 102). In addition, when the operation is stopped by pressing the operation / stop key 14 (YES in step 103), the flag flag ₁ is set to 0 (step 104).

If either of the time key 23 and the bunk 24 is turned on (example of steps 150 and 106), flag ₁ is 0 (example of step 107), that is, the clock set mode process is executed when the operation is stopped ( Step 108). This clock set mode process is for displaying and setting the clock time XX hours and YY minutes (including no change from the previous time), which will be described later in detail.

After passing through the clock set mode, it is determined whether the YY minutes of the clock time XX hours YY minutes are less than 30 minutes (step 110).

If the YY minute is less than 30 minutes (YES in step 110), as shown in FIG. 8, the time information XX of the clock time is displayed by the display patterns 35 and 36 of the seven segments, or the display pattern 44 of the time character lights up. (Step 111). For YY minutes it is considered 0 minutes and is not displayed.

If the YY minute is 30 minutes or more (NO in step 110), as shown in FIG. 9, the time information YY of the clock time is displayed in the display patterns 35 and 36, or the display pattern 44 of the time character lights up. The YY minute is regarded as 30 minutes, and the display pattern 45 of the 30 characters and the display pattern 46 of the character are lit together (step 112). That is, the YY minute is displayed in two steps in units of 30 minutes.

In the determination of step 107, if flag ₁ is 1, that is, in operation, a timer display process is executed (step 113). This timer display process is for displaying on-timer time or off-timer time set in the on-timer set mode process (step 117) or off-timer set mode process (step 123) described later.

If the on-timer key 21 is turned on (YES in step 114), flag ₂ , which is an indicator of whether or not the on-timer is set, is determined (step 115). Flag ₂ is 0 if the on-timer is not set.

If flag ₂ is 0 (YES in step 115), regardless of the state of flag ₁ (step 116), that is, if the on-timer time is not set, the on-timer set mode process is executed regardless of operation stop during operation (step 117). ). The on-timer set mode process is to start the operation of the air conditioner at the desired HH, which will be described later in detail.

If the on-timer time HH hour is set (changed) in the on-timer set mode step (same as the previous time and includes no change), flag ₂ is set to 1 (step 118).

Where flag ₁ is 1 (example of step 119). In other words, if the vehicle is in operation, the operation stop command is transmitted (step 120). The transmission of the operation stop command stops the operation of the air conditioner and starts operation at the set HH.

In the determination of step 115, when glag ₂ is 1 ', that is, when the on-timer time is finished, the on-timer is cleared (step 121) and flag ₂ is set to 0 (step 122).

If the off-timer key 22 is turned on (YES in step 123), flag ₃ , which is an indicator of whether or not the off-timer is set, is determined (step 124). If the offtimer is not set, flag ₃ is zero.

If flag ₃ is 0 and flag ₁ is 1 (example of steps 124 and 125), that is, the off-timer mode is not set and is in operation, the off-timer set mode process is executed (step 126). This off-timer set mode low is for stopping the operation of the air conditioner after one hour, and a fixed one-hour is set as the off-timer. After the off-timer set mode process, flag ₃ is set to 1 (step 127).

In the determination of step 124, if flag ₃ is 1, that is, when the off timer time is set, the off timer time is cleared (step 128) and flag ₃ is set to 0 (step 129).

Further, in the determination of step 125, if the flag ₁ is 0, that is, the air conditioner is stopped, no processing relating to the timer is performed.

Up to this point, the whole control flows. The clock set mode process of step 108, the timer display process of step 113, and the on-timer set mode process of step 117 will be described below.

(c) The clock set mode process of step 108 is explained by the flowchart of FIG. 12, the flowchart of FIG. 13, and the embodiment of FIG.

Assume that some display portions, for example, temperature displays, are provided in the liquid crystal display portion 11 as shown in state A in FIG. If either of the time key 23 and the bunk 24 is turned on and the above process is entered, the time information XX hour of the clock time (current time) by the clock of the clock signal is displayed (step 201). For example, if the clock time is 15:32, 15 o'clock is displayed (state B in Fig. 14). In addition, when the CPU 60 is reset at the time of writing or when the battery is replaced, 00: 00 is the clock time of XX = 00 and YY = 00.

At the same time as the time information XX hour is displayed, the time count t ₁ is cleared (step 202), and the time count t ₁ is immediately started. The period of time until the time count t ₁ reaches 3 seconds, and the operation of the time key 23 and the bunk 24 are monitored (steps 203, 204, 204b, and 205).

If the time count t ₁ reaches 3 seconds without the operation of the time key 23 (YES in step 203), or if the time count t ₁ has been operated by the bunky 24 within 3 seconds (step 204b), minute information YY minutes of the clock time is displayed (step 218). That is, if the clock time is 15 minutes and 32 minutes, 32 minutes are displayed (state C in FIG. 14).

At the same time the minute information YY is displayed, the time count t ₃ is cleared (step 219), and the time count t ₃ is immediately started. During the period until this time count t ₃ reaches 3 seconds, the operation of the bunky 24 is monitored (steps 220, 221, 222).

If the time count t ₃ reaches another 3 seconds without the operation of the bunky 24 (YES in step 220), the process ends. In this case, the clock time is confirmed without change.

If the time key 23 is turned on within 3 seconds when the state B is displayed (YES in step 204), the time count t ₂ is cleared (step 206). Then it is determined whether flag ₁ is not 0 (step 207).

If the flag ₁ is 0 (YES in step 207), when the operation is stopped, the time setting mode is displayed and the display pattern 39 of the clock mark flashes (state D in step 208, FIG. 14). At this time, if the time count t ₂ advances and the value reaches three seconds (YES in step 209), the flow advances to the above minute information display (step 218) (state E in FIG. 14). In this case, the time information XX of clock time is confirmed without changing.

If the time key 23 is turned on before the time count t ₂ reaches another 3 seconds (YES in step 212), the time information XX hour of the clock time is increased by one hour (step 214). This increase is executed each time the time key 23 is turned on. For example, when the time key 23 is turned on twice, the time information XX is increased by 2 hours.

Further, even when the temperature key 12 is turned on at the time key 23 (YES in step 210), the time information XX hour is also increased. When the temperature key 13 is turned on (step 211), the time information XX hour is reduced by one hour for each turn (step 215).

In this way, the time information XX hour is changed and it is displayed on the liquid crystal display 11 (step 216, state F in FIG. 14). Further, each time the key is turned on, the time count t ₂ is cleared (step 217), and three seconds of the key operation time are newly prepared.

If the time count t ₂ reaches 3 seconds after the change of the time information XX hour (Yes in step 209), or the bunky 23 turns on until the time count t ₂ reaches 3 seconds (step 212b), the process proceeds to the minute information display in step 218 (state E in FIG. 14). At this time, the changed city information XX hour is determined.

Thereafter, when the minute key 24 is turned on within three seconds when the minute information YY minute of the state E is displayed (YES in step 221), the time count t ₄ is cleared (step 223). Then it is determined whether flag ₁ is 0 (step 224).

If the flag ₁ is 0 (YES in step 224), that is, when the operation is stopped, the minute setting mode display is displayed and the display pattern 39 of the clock mark flashes (state I in step 208, FIG. 14). If flag ₁ is 1 (NO in step 224), the display is terminated by executing the display for three seconds regardless of the operation.

When the display proceeds to the minute information display of the state I (step 225), the operation of the temperature key 12, the operation of the temperature key 13, the operation of the minute key 24, and the like for three seconds based on the time count t ₄ . Key operation is monitored (steps 226 to 230).

If the time count t ₄ reaches 3 seconds without any key operation (YES in step 226), the process ends.

If the minute key 24 is turned on before the time count t ₄ reaches 3 seconds (YES in step 229), the minute information YY minutes of the clock time is increased by one minute (step 231). This increase is performed as the bunky 24 is turned on. For example, when the bunky 24 is turned on twice, the minute information YY minutes is increased by two minutes.

Further, even when the temperature key 12 is turned on instead of the bunk 24 (YES in step 227), the minute information YY minutes is also increased. When the temperature key 13 is turned on (step 228), the minute information YY minute is decreased by one minute for each turn (step 232).

In this way, whenever the minute information YY minute is changed, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display 11 (step 234, state G in FIG. 14). Each time the key is turned on once, the time count t ₄ is cleared (step 235), and three seconds of waiting for key operation are newly prepared.

When the change of the minute information YY is finished and the time count t ₄ reaches 3 seconds (YES in step 226), the process ends. At this time, the changed minute information YY minutes is reconciled.

After the confirmation, the time information XX is displayed in the display patterns 35 and 36 in steps 109 to 112, and the YY minute is displayed in two steps by 30 minutes by the display patterns 45 and 46 of 30 characters and the minute characters. Is displayed (state H in FIG. 14).

(d) The on-timer set mode process of step 117 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 15 and the display example of FIG.

When the on-timer set mode is entered, the on-timer mode is displayed, the display pattern 39 of the clock mark lights up and the preset on-timer time HH is displayed (steps 301, 302, and state A in FIG. 16).

Simultaneously with the display of the on-time time HH, the time count t ₅ is cleared (step 303), and the time count t ₅ is immediately started. The period until the time count t ₅ reaches 3 seconds, the operation of the time key 23, the operation of the bunk 24, and other key operations are monitored (steps 304 to 308).

When the time count t ₃ reaches 3 seconds without any key operation (YES in step 304), the display switches to the set temperature display (step 309, state B in FIG. 16), and the process ends.

If the time key 23 is turned on before the time count t ₅ reaches 3 seconds (YES in step 305), the on-time time HH hour is increased by one hour (step 310). This increase is performed as time key 23 is turned on. For example, if the time key 23 is turned on three times, the input timer time HH is increased by three hours (state C in FIG. 16).

If the bunkey 24 is turned on (YES in step 306), the display pattern 45 of 30 characters and the display pattern 46 of the delimiter are turned on and off repeatedly for each turn (state in steps 311 and 16). D). That is, 30 minutes may be added or subtracted from the on-time time HH.

When the operation is finished and the time count t ₅ reaches 3 seconds (YES in step 304), the display is switched to the temperature display (state B in step 309 and FIG. 16), and the process ends. At this time, the on-time time of HH or +30 minutes is determined.

Further, when setting the on-timer during operation, an operation stop command is transmitted as described above (step 120). At this time, 18 o'clock is set for the on-time, and the display is in the state E of FIG. In addition, when the on timer key 21 is turned on, the on timer set mode is reset (state F in FIG. 16). When the off-timer key 22 is turned on from this state, it is switched to the off-timer set mode (state G in FIG. 16).

(e) The timer display process of step 113 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

If flag ₂ is 1 (YES in step 401), that is, if the on-time time HH hour is set, it is displayed (step 403).

If flag ₃ is 1 (YES in step 402), that is, if an off-timer of 1 hour is set, it is displayed (step 404).

In this way, the plurality of numerical information such as temperature information, clock time information, and timer time information are selectively displayed on the first display patterns 35 and 36, and the display contents of the first display patterns 35 and 36 are displayed. Since notification is made by the second display patterns prepared as indicators, the number of display patterns in the liquid crystal display unit 11 is reduced, and the complexity of the display is eliminated. Therefore, the liquid crystal display 11 can be easily read and greatly used when setting the operating conditions.

When displaying the clock time, the time information is displayed in the first display pattern (35, 36). For minute information, the clock time is approximated or easy because 30-minute display of two stages is performed by turning on and off the characters for 30 minutes. Can be determined quickly.

When setting the operating conditions, accurate clock time display, such as the actual clock, is often disturbed. In addition, displaying two minutes of minute information in 30-minute increments can greatly contribute to convenient and convenient usability in grasping the clock time.

In addition, when displaying the clock time, the clock set mode is first determined, and the time information and minute information are switched to the first display patterns 35 and 36 in order to display the clock time. It is also possible to set the clock time always in the correct state by the clock set mode.

When displaying the on-time, two-minute information is displayed in 30-minute increments, enabling easy on-time and quick setting.

The on-time is fixed automatically and automatically for one hour, which is considered to be high in setting frequency, so that the operation becomes simple and convenient.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 18 and the display example of FIG. In Figs. 18 and 29, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are given the same step numbers and symbols.

Here, the on-timer mode setting process is different from that of the first embodiment. Other configurations and operations are the same as in the first embodiment.

On entering the on-timer set mode, the on-timer mode is displayed, the display pattern 39 of the clock mark lights up, and the preset on-timer time HH is displayed (state A in steps 301, 302, and FIG. 19). .

Simultaneously with the display of the on-time time HH, the time count t ₅ is cleared (step 303), and the time count t ₅ is immediately started. The period until the time count t ₅ reaches 3 seconds, the operation of the time key 23, the operation of the bunk 24 and other key operations are monitored (steps 304 to 308).

When the time count t ₅ reaches 3 seconds without any key operation (YES in step 304), the display switches to the temperature display (step 309, state B in FIG. 19) and the process ends.

If any key is turned on before the time count t ₅ reaches 3 seconds, the display pattern 39 of the clock mark which is already lit starts flashing (state H in FIG. 19 at step 321) and the time count. (t ₆ ) is cleared (step 322) and the time count t ₆ is immediately started. The operation of the time key 23, the operation of the divider 24, and other key operations until the time count t6 reaches 3 seconds are monitored (steps 323 to 329).

When the time count t ₆ reaches 3 seconds without any key operation (YES in step 323), the display switches to the set temperature display (step 309, state B in FIG. 19) and the process ends.

If the time key 23 is turned on before the time count t ₆ reaches 3 seconds (YES in step 325), the on-time time HH hour is increased by one hour (step 331). This increase is executed each time the time key 23 is turned on. For example, when the time key 23 is turned on three times, the on-time time HH time is increased by three hours (state C in FIG. 19).

The same setting can be made even if the temperature key 12 is turned on instead of the time key 23 (YES in step 326). When the temperature key 13 is turned on (YES in step 327), the on-time time HH hour is decreased by one hour for each turn (step 332).

When the bunkey 24 is turned on (YES in step 324), the display pattern 45 of 30 characters and the display pattern 46 of the delimiter are turned on and off for each turn (state D in step 330, FIG. 16). Or state I). That is, 30 minutes may be added or subtracted from the on-time time HH.

When the operation is finished and the time count t ₆ reaches 3 seconds (YES in step 323), the display is switched to the temperature display (state B in step 309 and FIG. 16), and the process ends. At this time, 130 minutes of the on-time time HH or HH are determined.

In the present embodiment, since the time information of the on-timer can be set not only by the time key 23 but also by the operation of the temperature keys 12 and 13, it is easy to handle even those unfamiliar with the operation. In addition, when the timer time is set, the display pattern 39 of the time mark blinks, so that the user himself / herself grasps that the timer time is in the set state and the setting miss is prevented.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In this third embodiment, the off-timer mode setting process is different from that of the first and second embodiments, and other configurations and operations are the same as in the second embodiment.

That is, in the first and second embodiments, the fixed one hour is automatically set as the off timer time, but in the third embodiment, the off timer time is variable.

The specific control relating to the off-timer time corresponds to replacing the on-timer time HH with the off-timer time HH in the flowchart of FIG. 18 shown in the second embodiment. Instead of the display pattern 47, the second display pattern 48 of the off character is turned on.

A display example of this third embodiment is shown in FIG. A to I are display examples in the on-timer mode setting process A 'to I' are display examples in the off-timer mode set process.

In the case of the third embodiment, since the time information of the on-timer and off-timer can be set not only by the time key 23 but also by the operation of the temperature keys 12 and 13, even those unfamiliar with the operation are easy to handle. . In addition, when the timer time is set, the display pattern 39 of the clock mark lights up, so that the user himself or herself can grasp that the timer time is in the set state, and the setting miss is prevented.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the fourth embodiment, the on-timer mode setting process and the off-timer mode setting process are slightly different from the second and third embodiments, and the other configurations and operations are the same as those of the respective embodiments.

That is, the control of the on-timer mode setting process is shown in FIG. 21. In addition to the function of setting the time information HH time of the on-timer time, the control of steps 341 to 350 executed by the operation of the bunker 24 is employed. The minute information MM minute is set in detail. In Fig. 21, the same step numbers and symbols are attached to the same parts as the second and third embodiments.

The control of the off-timer mode setting process corresponds to the replacement of the on-timer time HH time with the off-timer time HH time in FIG. 21, and the minute information MM of the offtimer time can be set in detail as described above.

In the case of the fourth embodiment, since the time information of the on-timer and off-timer can be set not only for the time key 23 but also for the operation of the temperature keys 12 and 13, even those unfamiliar with the operation are easy to handle. . In addition, since the display pattern 39 of the time mark flashes when setting the timer time, the user himself / herself grasps that it is in the setting state of the timer time, and setting errors and the like are prevented. In particular, since the on-timer and off-timer can be set in detail up to minute information, the user can be satisfied even if the user requires detailed time control.

Further, in the above embodiments, the liquid crystal display 11 has provided the second display pattern 53 of the air volume level mark in the air volume display region, but instead of the second display pattern 53, the air volume level is changed to the first display pattern 36. The numerical value may be displayed at. For example, as the air volume key 16 is turned on, the air volume level is switched to display in step 4 of numerical values 1 2 3 4 in order. In this case, since the display content of the first display pattern 36 is notified of the air volume level, the display pattern of the air volume character serving as an index of the air volume level may be newly set in the liquid crystal display unit 11.

As described above, according to the present invention, the temperature information, clock time information, and / or timer time information based on the key operation of the control unit are selectively displayed in the first display pattern for numerical display, and the display contents are indexed. Since it is set as the structure which notifies by a 2nd display pattern, the remote control apparatus which can eliminate the trouble of display and can improve the usability can be provided.

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A remote control apparatus for transmitting information based on an operation to a control target device, comprising: a display unit having a first display pattern for numerical display and a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators of temperature display, time display, and minute display, respectively; Control panel; Means for selectively displaying temperature information and clock time information in the first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit; And means for notifying the display contents of the first display pattern through the second display patterns. A remote control apparatus for transmitting information based on an operation to a control target device, comprising: a display portion having a first display pattern for numerical display and a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators for temperature display, time display, and 30 minute display respectively; ; Control panel; Means for selectively displaying temperature information and clock time information timer time information according to an operation of the operation unit in the first display pattern; Means for notifying display contents of the first display pattern through the second display patterns; And means for displaying time information in a first display pattern when displaying the clock time information, and displaying minute information in two steps in 30-minute increments by a second display pattern serving as an index of the 30-minute display. Remote control unit. A remote control apparatus for transmitting information based on an operation to a control target device, comprising: a display portion having a first display pattern for numerical display and a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators for temperature display, hour display, and 30 minute display respectively; ; Control panel; Means for selectively displaying temperature information and clock time information on the first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit; Means for notifying display contents of the first display pattern through the second display patterns; When displaying the clock time information, the clock set mode is first determined, the hour information and the minute information are switched to the first display pattern in turn, and then the hour information is displayed on the first display pattern, and the minute information is displayed on the 30 minute display. Means for displaying in two stages every 30 minutes by the second display pattern; Means for changing time information according to an operation of the operation unit when time information is displayed in the clock set mode; And means for changing the minute information according to an operation of the operation unit when the minute information is displayed in the clock set mode. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the operation unit has a time key and a divider key, and means for changing time information according to time key operation of the operation unit when time information is displayed in a clock set mode; And means for changing the minute information according to the minute key operation of the operation unit when the minute information of the clock set mode is displayed. In a remote control device that transmits information based on an operation to a control target device, the first display pattern for numerical display and a plurality of indicators which are indices of temperature display, hour display, minute display, on-timer mode and off-timer mode respectively. A display unit having a second display pattern; Control panel; Means for selectively displaying temperature information, on-timer time information, and off-timer information in the first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit; Means for notifying display contents of the first display pattern through the second display patterns; Means for changing on-timer time information according to an operation of the operation unit when the on-timer time information is displayed; And means for changing the off-timer information in response to an operation of the operation unit when the off-timer information is displayed. In a remote control device that transmits information based on an operation to a control target device, the first display pattern for numerical display and a plurality of indicators which are indices of temperature display, hour display, minute display, on-timer mode and off-timer mode respectively. A display unit having a second display pattern; Control panel; Means for selectively displaying temperature information, on-timer time information, and fixed off-timer information in the first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit; Means for notifying display contents of the first display pattern through the second display patterns; And means for changing on-timer time information according to an operation of the operation unit when the on-timer time information is displayed. In the remote control apparatus that transmits information based on the operation to the control target device, the first display pattern for numerical display and the plurality of indicators for the temperature display, the hour display, the 30-minute display, the on-timer mode, and the off-timer indicator, respectively. A display unit having a second display pattern; Control panel; Means for selectively displaying temperature information, on-timer time information, and off-timer information in the first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit; Means for notifying display contents of the first display pattern through the second display patterns; Means for displaying the on-time time information in a first display pattern and displaying minute information in two steps in 30-minute increments by a second display pattern that is an index of the 30-minute display; And means for displaying time information in a first display pattern when displaying the off-timer information, and displaying minute information in two steps in 30-minute increments by a second display pattern serving as an index of the 30-minute display. Remote control unit. 8. The apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising: means for changing on-timer time information according to an operation of the operation unit when the on-timer time information is displayed, and an offtimer time according to an operation of the operation unit when the off-timer information is displayed. A remote control apparatus, comprising a means for changing. In the remote control apparatus that transmits information based on the operation to the control target device, the first display pattern for numerical display and the plurality of indicators for the temperature display, the hour display, the 30-minute display, the on-timer mode, and the off-timer indicator, respectively. A display unit having a second display pattern; Control panel; Means for selectively displaying temperature information, on-timer time information, and fixed off-timer information in the first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit; Means for notifying display contents of the first display pattern through the second display patterns; Means for displaying time information in a first display pattern when displaying the on-time time information, and displaying minute information in two steps in 30-minute increments by a second display pattern that is an index of the 30-minute display; And means for changing on-timer time information according to an operation of the operation unit when the on-timer time information is displayed. In a remote control device that transmits information based on an operation to a control target device, the first display pattern for numerical display and a plurality of indicators which are indices of temperature display, hour display, minute display, on-timer mode and off-timer mode respectively. A display unit having a second display pattern; Control panel; Means for selectively displaying temperature information, on-timer time information, and off-timer time information in the first display pattern according to a key operation of the operation unit; Means for notifying display contents of said first display pattern through each second display pattern; Means for switching time information and minute information into a first display pattern in order to display the on-time time information; Means for changing the minute information according to an operation of the operation unit when the time information is displayed; And means for changing the minute information according to the operation of the operation unit when the minute information is displayed. In a remote control device that transmits information based on an operation to a control target device, a first display pattern for numerical display and a plurality of second display patterns serving as indicators of temperature display, hour display, 30 minute display, and timer mode, respectively. Display unit having; An operation unit having a temperature key, a time key, and a timer key; Means for selectively displaying temperature information, clock time information, and timer time information in the first display pattern according to an operation of the operation unit; Means for notifying display contents of the first display pattern through the second display patterns; When displaying the clock time information, first, the clock set mode is determined, the hour information and the minute information are switched to the first display pattern in turn, and then the hour information is displayed in the first display pattern, and the minute information is indicated in the 30 minute display. Means for displaying in two stages every 30 minutes by the second display pattern; Means for changing time information according to an operation of the operation unit when time information is displayed in the clock set mode; Means for changing the minute information according to an operation of the operation unit when the minute information is displayed in the clock set mode; Means for switching time information and minute information into a first display pattern in order to display the on-time time information; Means for changing the time information according to an operation of the operation unit when the time information is displayed; And means for changing the minute information according to the operation unit when the minute information is displayed. A remote control apparatus for transmitting information based on an operation to an air conditioner, comprising: a first display pattern for numerical display and a plurality of second displays serving as indicators of temperature display, hour display, minute display, timer mode, and air volume display, respectively; A display unit having a pattern; An operation unit having a temperature key, a time key, a timer key, and an air volume key; Means for selectively displaying temperature information, clock time information, timer time information, and airflow level in the first display pattern according to a key operation of the operation unit; And means for notifying the display contents of the first display pattern through the second display patterns.