KR101196244B1 - Switch of touch screen type - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A switch of a touch screen type is provided to reduce overall volume by performing a display function and a control function in a single substrate. CONSTITUTION: A display unit(110) comprises a touch screen and an image display unit. A PCB(120) is connected to the display unit. The PCB comprises an image processing module, a memory, and a microcontroller. A network connector(130) is connected to the PCB. The network connector transmits a control signal generated from the microcontroller through a network to a corresponding electrical device. [Reference numerals] (110) Display unit; (122) Screen processing module; (124) Microcontroller; (126) Memory; (130) Network connector; (200) Network arm; (300) Electrical device

Description

Touch screen type switch {SWITCH OF TOUCH SCREEN TYPE}

The present invention relates to a touch screen type switch, and more particularly, has a plurality of function keys for remotely controlling an electric device having a function to be controlled remotely, and by itself the operation of the firmware as well as the on-off operation of the electric device The present invention relates to a touch screen type switch configured to enable detailed operation.

In general, in the case of a light switch installed on a wall of a home or office, since the power wiring is connected to the fluorescent lamp (lamp) by a wired method, the fluorescent lamp is turned on according to the on / off of the light switch. It is made to be extinguished.

Light fixtures installed in each room in a conventional building are each supplied with power through a power wiring, and are connected to each light fixture through a light switch and a power wiring, and the light fixture is turned on / off according to the input state of the light switch.

For this reason, the lighting switch is arranged one-to-one through the light fixture and the power wiring, which is accompanied by the inconvenience of changing the connection state of the power wiring whenever the lighting fixture is added or the arrangement state is changed.

In order to solve this problem, an electronic light switch (hereinafter, referred to as an electronic light switch) has been developed that can control a plurality of light fixtures with a single light switch.

As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic lighting switch is connected to an AC power source (commercial power supply) and first and second load devices L1 and L2, and a part (finger finger, etc.) of the human body H is controlled by an operation unit ( It is configured to detect the proximity to 2a and 2b and to individually control the supply of power to each of the load devices L1 and L2. Here, each of the load devices L1 and L2 is an electric device such as a lighting fixture that operates by receiving a power supply from the AC power source AC.

The electronic lighting switch 1 has a load device (3a, 3b) for detecting that a part of the human body (H) is close to the operation unit (2a, 2b) and the detection device (3a, 3b) in accordance with the detection result of the load device ( The load control circuits 4a and 4b for controlling the L1 and L2, and the power supply circuit 5 for supplying power to the detection circuits 3a and 3b and the load control circuits 4a and 4b as circuit blocks 6 are used. It is provided in one apparatus main body 7. As shown in FIG. The operation portions 2a and 2b are formed on the front surface of the apparatus main body 7, and the detection electrodes connected to the detection circuits 3a and 3b behind the operation portions 2a and 2b in the apparatus main body 7 ( 8a, 8b) are excreted.

Here, the detection circuits 3a and 3b detect the change of the electrical state of the detection electrodes 8a and 8b so that a part of the human body H is close to the operation units 2a and 2b. Such an operation portion is divided into two first and second operation portions 2a and 2b, and a first detection electrode 8a disposed corresponding to the first operation portion 2a is connected to the first detection circuit 3a. The 2nd detection electrode 8b arrange | positioned corresponding to the 2nd operation part 2b is connected to the 2nd detection circuit 3b.

Further, the first and second load control circuits 4a and 4b are connected to the first and second detection circuits 3a and 3b, respectively. Each of the load control circuits 4a and 4b is provided with a relay in which contacts ry1 and ry2 are inserted and connected to the power supply path between the AC power source AC and the respective first and second load devices L1 and L2, respectively. The power supply to each load device L1, L2 is individually turned on and off by opening and closing the relay contacts ry1, ry2 based on the detection signals output from the respective detection circuits 3a, 3b. Here, the 1st load control circuit 4a receives the detection signal output from the 1st detection circuit 3a, when a part of human body H approaches the 1st operation part 2a, and opens and closes the contact point ry1 of a relay. The second load control circuit 4b opens and closes the contact point ry2 of the relay when the second load control circuit 4b receives the detection signal output from the second detection circuit 3b when it approaches the second operation unit 2b.

As shown in FIG. 2, the contact point ry1 of the relay in the first load control circuit 4a is inserted and connected between the first load device L1 and the AC power source AC, and the second load control is performed. The contact ry2 of the relay in the circuit 4b is inserted and connected between the first load device L1 and the AC power source AC. The on-off state is switched whenever the first load device L1 approaches a part of the human body H to the first operation unit 2a, and the second load device L2 is connected to the second operation unit 2b. Each time a part of (H) is close, the on-off state is switched.

In addition, the electronic lighting switch 1 is provided with a remote control terminal 34 for connecting a signal line connected to the home server HS, and each load control circuit 4a, 4b is connected via a remote control terminal 34. New firmware is provided from the home server (HS). In addition, the electronic lighting switch 1 changes the detailed setting of the firmware according to the signal transmitted from the home server (HS).

In other words, since the electronic lighting switch 1 cannot change the detailed setting of the firmware by itself, the electronic lighting switch 1 is connected to the home server HS to change the detailed setting of the firmware through the home server HS.

As such, since the conventional electronic lighting switch 1 cannot change the setting of the firmware by itself, a request for an a / s article is required to change the firmware, or the electronic lighting switch is connected to a home server to connect the home server. It was a hassle to change the settings of the firmware.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2009-0037233 (published Apr. 15, 2009) Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1023348 (announced on March 18, 2011) Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-0402333 (2003.10.22 announcement)

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to display the various types of switches on the touch screen by embedding the firmware to perform a control function in various forms to perform the same function as the switch of the machine structure, using the touch pad to the expressed switch It is easy to control and provides a touch screen type switch that can change the firmware menu through its own customization without connecting to an external PC.

In order to achieve the above object of the present invention, in an embodiment of the present invention, a display unit having a touch screen for detecting a user's contact and receiving a user's input, and connected to the display unit, the firmware according to the A screen processing module for outputting a predetermined interface on the screen of the display unit and a microcontroller configured to generate a control signal or change a setting of the firmware embedded in the memory in response to a user's input and a memory in which the firmware is embedded. Provided is a touch screen type switch including a PCB, and a network connector connected to the PCB and transmitting a control signal generated from the microcontroller to a corresponding electric device through a network.

According to the present invention, since the switches provided in accordance with the electric devices can be implemented on a single screen by firmware and a touch screen, the trouble of moving to operate the switches provided in each electric device is eliminated.

In addition, the present invention can quickly perform the control of the electrical device, it is configured to be selected by a click by the menu system is displayed can be conveniently used without additional knowledge process.

In addition, the present invention can easily change the interface and menu system of the firmware according to the user's selection without the help of an expert. Accordingly, the user can express his or her favorite switch type through the touch screen, and the user can use a menu system that matches his / her life pattern.

In addition, the present invention can be used as an interior accessory in harmony with the installation, such as the existing wallpaper by displaying various types of images on the touch screen in a situation that does not perform a switch function.

Furthermore, the present invention is different from the conventional electronic switch in which a display function for outputting an interface and a control function for generating a control signal of an electric device are installed on separate substrates, respectively, so that the display function and control functions are installed on a single substrate. The reduced volume not only reduces installation space constraints, but also saves on manufacturing costs.

1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a conventional touch screen type switch.
2 is a schematic diagram showing a connection state of a conventional touch screen type switch.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a touch screen type switch according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 to 7 is a schematic diagram showing a screen of a touch screen type switch according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a touch screen type switch (hereinafter, abbreviated as 'touch switch') according to preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a touch switch according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the touch switch 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit 110 having a touch screen, firmware stored therein, and an interface on a screen of the display unit 110 according to the firmware. A printed circuit board (PCB) configured to output and change a basic setting of the firmware, and a network connector 130 for transmitting a control signal generated from the PCB 120 to the corresponding electric device 300.

Here, the electric device 300 refers to a machine and apparatus operated by electric power, and specifically, home appliances such as TV, air conditioner, audio, etc. in the home, indoor lighting such as halogen lamp, LED lamp, fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp, and the like. , All controllers whose operation is controlled by signals such as boilers, gas ranges, doors, blinds, curtains and the like.

Since the touch switch 100 is installed at a place where a switch for controlling the electric device 300 in the home is installed, the touch switch 100 connects the plurality of electric devices 300 to each other through the network connector 130 and then sets a unique ID or address. It is desirable to assign and communicate.

Hereinafter, each component will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

Referring to FIG. 3, the touch switch 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit 110.

The display 110 includes a touch screen that senses a user's touch and receives a user's input, and an image display device capable of outputting image information. Here, as an image display device, any image display device that can be used in combination with a touch screen may be used, but a hard display or a flexible display may be used.

As the hard display, any one selected from the group consisting of PDP, LCD, LED, and OLED may be used.

 The screen of the display unit 110 displays an interface built in firmware (a list of electric devices and a control icon stored in a memory and controlled by a microcontroller). Here, the control icon refers to an icon for performing a function control for turning on and off the electric device 300 and an icon for controlling brightness (or intensity of sound) of the lighting.

As a first embodiment, the display unit 110 according to the present invention has a first display area 112, a second display area 114, and a third display as shown in FIG. Zone 116 may be output to be displayed.

More specifically, the first display area 112 displays an electric device name, the second display area 114 displays a program list, and the third display area 116 displays a function selection button unit. Here, the first display area 112 is configured such that the electric device name is scrolled up and down according to the wheel rotation direction of the function selection button unit, and the portion selected at the center thereof is displayed in reverse.

As a second embodiment, the display unit 110 according to the present invention may be output such that a designated screen of 1 to 6 is displayed on the basic screen as shown in FIG. 5 by setting the firmware. At this time, by touching each of the designated button it is possible to control the operation of the lighting device assigned to the designated button.

More specifically, such a screen structure is mainly for controlling three lighting apparatuses, first controlling on of any first lighting apparatus, and second controlling off of the first lighting apparatus. In addition, No. 3 controls on of the second luminaire, No. 4 controls off of the second luminaire, no. 5 controls on of the third luminaire, and no. 6 controls off of the third luminaire.

As a third embodiment, the display unit 110 according to the present invention may be output such that a designated screen of 1 to 9 and a plurality of control buttons are displayed as shown in FIG. 6 by setting the firmware.

More specifically, such a screen structure is mainly for controlling a plurality of interior lights, the first is to control any of the first indoor light, the first touch to control the on of the first indoor light, the second touch is the first indoor light Control off. In addition, No. 2 is for controlling the second indoor light, wherein the first touch controls on of the second indoor light, and the second touch controls off of the second indoor light. In addition, the third control is for controlling the third room light, the first touch controls the on of the third room light, the second touch controls the off of the third room light.

In this context, number 4 controls the fourth indoor light, number 5 controls the fifth indoor light, and number 6 controls the sixth indoor light.

In addition, No. 7 controls on / off of the first indoor light, the second indoor light, and the third indoor light according to the touch, and No. 8 controls on / off of the third indoor light, the fourth indoor light, and the fifth indoor light according to the touch. Nine controls on / off of the whole interior light.

In this case, after clicking one of the designation buttons 1 to 9 and then click the control button indicated by the arrow, etc., it is possible to adjust the intensity of the lighting linked to the clicked designation button. If the designated button is linked to the sound device, the control button may control the intensity of the sound output to the sound device. In addition, the enter key may be used as a function key to determine the intensity of the light or the intensity of the sound adjusted by the arrow (end control and maintain the current state).

As a fourth embodiment, the display 110 according to the present invention is composed of an LCD screen as shown in Figure 7, in addition to 1 to 4 physical buttons may be provided.

More specifically, such a screen structure is mainly for controlling blinds (or curtains), with the first controlling the left movement of the blind and the second controlling the upward movement of the blind. In addition, No. 3 controls the right movement of the blind, and No. 4 controls the downward movement of the blind.

As described above, the present invention may use a method of combining and arranging a plurality of icons on one touch screen screen to output the icons by iconizing the plurality of control functions.

Referring to FIG. 3, the touch switch 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a PCB 120.

The PCB 120 according to the present invention is connected to the display unit 110 and includes a screen processing module 122, a memory 124, and a microcontroller 126.

The screen processing module 122 constituting the PCB 120 according to the present invention operates to output an interface on the screen of the display unit according to the firmware, and the switch type and the electric device 300 according to the number of the electric devices 300. State can be displayed graphically. Here, a menu type interface (MUI) and a graphic interface (GUI) may be used as the interface.

More specifically, the screen processing module 122 outputs a predetermined interface on the screen of the display 110 according to the firmware, and corresponds to a control signal so that the electronic device 300 can be easily controlled through a network. It serves to activate the icon or menu on the screen of the display 110.

The memory 124 constituting the PCB 120 according to the present invention has firmware stored therein and is connected to the microcontroller 126. As described above, the present invention incorporates firmware so that the microcontroller 126 controls the control target electric device 300 by receiving a user's touch signal on the touch screen for controlling the electric device 300.

The microcontroller 126 constituting the PCB 120 according to the present invention is for adjusting an interface set in the firmware, and edits the interface set in the firmware according to a signal input from the display 110.

In addition, the microcontroller 126 generates a control signal of the electric device 300 corresponding to the signal input from the display, and transmits the control signal to the electric device 300 through the network connector 130. . For example, the microcontroller 126 generates a control signal of the electric device 300 assigned to the icon according to the signal input through the icon.

In addition, the microcontroller 126 may operate to output the interior image embedded in the firmware to the liquid crystal display of the display 110 when the user's contact is not detected for several seconds through the touch screen. In this case, the time at which the user's touch is not detected may be changed according to the user's convenience, but is not particularly limited, but it may be set to 10 seconds or more for general use.

In addition, the microcontroller 126 may operate to stop the output of the interior image and output the switch interface to the liquid crystal display when the user touches the touch screen to input a signal.

In addition, since the microcontroller 126 has a function of changing the detailed setting of the firmware itself, the microcontroller 126 does not have to be constantly connected to a PC or the like to change the detailed setting of the firmware. Accordingly, the present invention can build a network without a separate wiring work for connecting the PC and the touch switch 100.

As such, the type of the electric device 300 is used by the user to control the on / off of the electric device 300 including indoor lighting or a detailed operation (for example, the brightness of the light, the intensity of the sound, the movement of the blind), and the like. When the corresponding icon or menu for the functions is selected, the microcontroller 126 generates a control signal having index information of the protocol corresponding to the selected icon or menu. In other words, the microcontroller 126 outputs a control signal of the electric device 300 set in the firmware based on the signal received from the display 110.

The PCB provided in the conventional electronic switch has a configuration corresponding to the screen processing module 122 and a configuration corresponding to the microcontroller 126 on a separate substrate, but the present invention provides the screen processing module 122 and the microcontroller. The controller 126 is configured to be provided in a single PCB 120.

The reason why the control module and the display module were installed separately was that, in the case of a separate installation, a load of up to 15 amperes (A) was possible in the combined type. However, since the touch screen type switch according to the present invention can cover all electronic devices used in homes or offices with only a load of 15 A or less, the screen processing module 122 and the microcontroller 126 may be connected to a single PCB 120. It can be used in the state provided.

Referring to FIG. 3, the touch switch 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a network connector 130.

The network connector 130 connects the touch switch 100 with the individual electric device 300 in a wired or wireless communication manner, and is connected to the PCB 120 to control signals generated from the microcontroller 126 in a network network. (Home gateway) serves to transmit to the electric device 300. To this end, the network connector 130 is connected to the network. In this case, when a separate network is not installed inside the building, the network connector 130 may be electrically connected to an individual electric device 300 requiring electrical control.

The network 200 is preferably wired, but may use wireless communication. At this time, the communication method may be a CAN communication, RS485 communication, RS232 communication, TCP / IP method and the like.

If necessary, the network connector 130 may use its own network 200, but may also be connected to the home automation controller to use the network 200 connected to the home automation controller.

Meanwhile, any one of a digital addressable lighting interface (DALI), a digital signal interface (DSI), a digital multiplex (DMX), and 1-10V is provided between the network connector 130 and the individual electric device 300 connected through the network 200. One communication control method can be used.

For example, in the case of a lamp as an electric device, the lamp may include a ballast for DALI, DSI, DMX, and 1-10V.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. It can be understood that it is possible.

100: touch screen switch 110: display unit
120: PCB 122: screen processing module
124: memory 126: microcontroller
130: network connector

Claims (7)

A display unit configured to detect a touch of a user, and a touch screen that receives a user input and an image display device that outputs image information;
A screen processing module connected to the display unit and outputting a preset interface to a screen of the display unit according to firmware, a memory in which the firmware is embedded, and a control signal of an electric device set in the firmware in response to a user input PCB mounted with a microcontroller configured to change the interface and menu system of the firmware embedded in the memory through the creation or customization; And
And a network connector connected to the PCB and transmitting a control signal generated from the microcontroller to a corresponding electric device through a network. The method of claim 1, wherein the display unit
Touch screen type switch characterized in that it comprises any one selected from the group consisting of PDP, LCD, LED, OLED. The method of claim 1, wherein the display unit
Touch screen type switch comprising a flexible display. The method of claim 1,
Communication control method used between the network connector and the electrical device is a touch screen type switch, characterized in that any one of DALI, DSI, DMX, 1-10V. delete The method of claim 1,
The display unit outputs an icon to which a control function is assigned to a plurality of electrical devices, and the microcontroller generates a control signal of an electrical device assigned to the icon according to a signal input through the icon. Screen type switch. The method of claim 1, wherein the microcontroller
The touch screen type switch, characterized in that configured to output the interior image embedded in the firmware to the display unit if the user's touch is not detected for several seconds through the touch screen.

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