KR19990009218U - Lock function control device of remote control - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a lock function control device of the remote control to enable the operation and release button operation of the lock mode for locking the remote function control operation for the remote control function remote control can be performed only in the operating range of the adult.

To this end, according to the present invention, the key code data from the key code memory 20 is controlled by the remote signal generators 24 and 26 under the control of the controller 22 which recognizes the button input from the button input unit 2. In the remote control for the remote control function of the home appliance to be generated by the remote signal output unit 28 to be transmitted to the home appliance of the function control target, the button input unit 2 is a lock mode button for the execution input of the lock mode ( And a mode setting detection unit (6, 8) for detecting a lock mode setting state by an adult simultaneously with the button input of the lock mode button (4). When the lock mode button 4 of the button input unit 2 is button-input and the detection signal for detecting the lock mode setting state by an adult is received from the mode setting detection units 6 and 8, For button operation of the button input section 2 It characterized in that the control operates to lock the remote control function operation.

Description

Lock function control device of remote control

The present invention relates to a lock function control device of the remote control, and more particularly, to remote control of the function operation in the usable range of the adult to use the remote control adopted for remote function control of various functions of household appliances such as television. A lock function control apparatus for a remote control for locking.

As is well known, various home appliances including video reproducing apparatuses, such as televisions or video tape recorders, which are generally used, are provided in the front control panel of each apparatus and are provided with a matrix button unit for button input of commands for overall functional operation. Separately, for the convenience of the user, it generates and generates a function control signal for command of the function operation in the form of wireless data, so that the remote controller (Remote Controller; It is adopted.

According to the remote control used for remote function control of such household appliances, the function button provided on the button pad having a matrix form installed on the front of the remote control is operated for a predetermined function command and the button input state is changed according to the decoding operation. When the remote code data is recognized, the remote code data corresponding to the button input is read from the previously stored remote code data, that is, code data matched with code control data for code recognition stored in the data storage means in the home appliance. It is generated in the form of a remote signal such as an infrared signal or an ultrasonic signal and transmitted to the corresponding home appliance.

At this time, the main body of the home appliance receives the remote signal through a remote signal receiver such as an infrared receiver or an ultrasonic receiver installed in a predetermined front part thereof, and then restores the signal through a signal correction and decoding operation. On the other hand, as a result of receiving the restored function control signal through the input port, the code control data stored in the data storage means is read and compared / computed by the code control data according to the address corresponding to the function command from the remote controller. Next, the control function is performed according to the result to enable the corresponding function operation to enable the function execution.

However, in the case of a remote control applied for remote control of home appliances such as a television or a video tape recorder, any user can easily operate a button, for example, a user who is poor in discrimination, such as an infant or a preschooler, indiscriminately. In the case of frequent button operation, not only can it provide a cause of malfunction or deterioration of the home appliance, but at present, a method for preventing such indiscriminate button operation state by the home appliance itself has not been applied. .

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the lock of the remote control to enable the execution and release button operation of the lock mode to lock the remote function control operation for the remote function control remote control can be performed only in the operating range of an adult. The purpose is to provide a functional control device.

According to the lock function control apparatus of the remote control according to the present invention to achieve the above object, the key code data from the key code memory is remotely controlled by the remote signal generation unit under the control of the control unit that recognizes the button input from the button input unit. In the remote control for the remote control function of the home appliance is generated as a signal to be transmitted to the home appliance to be controlled by the remote signal output unit, the button input unit includes a lock mode button for the execution input of the lock mode, And a mode setting detecting unit for detecting a setting state of the lock mode by an adult simultaneously with the button input of the lock mode button, wherein the control unit sets the mode at the same time the lock mode button of the button input unit is button-input When the detection unit receives a detection signal that detects the lock mode setting by an adult, the It provides a remote function lock function on the remote control to control the operation so as to lock the control the operation control device according to the button operation of the input unit.

According to the present invention configured as described above, the mode setting detection unit for installing a separate lock mode button on the remote control for remote control of home appliances, such as a television, and detects the button operation state by an adult during the key operation of the lock mode button By installing the lock mode button at a position proportional to the size of the adult's hand, it is possible to prevent an infant or preschooler other than the adult from arbitrarily setting or releasing the lock mode.

1 is a view showing a state in which the lock function control apparatus according to the present invention is applied to a remote control,

2 is a block diagram illustrating a lock function control apparatus of a remote controller according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

2: function button, 4: lock mode button (power button),

6, 8: mode setting detection unit, 10:

12: blocking member, 14A, 14B: light emitting element,

16A, 16B: light receiving element, 18: battery power supply section,

20: key code memory, 22: control unit,

24: local oscillation unit, 26: signal mixing unit,

28: Remote signal output section.

Hereinafter, the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

That is, Figure 1 is a view showing a state in which the lock function control apparatus according to the present invention is applied to a remote control, according to the figure is a home appliance corresponding to the front of the remote control that is used for remote function control of home appliances, such as a television or video tape recorder A plurality of function buttons (2) are provided for the execution input for the functions assigned to the device, and the power button (4) used for the main power on / off input of the home appliance corresponding to the plurality of function buttons (2). ) Is used as the lock mode button for the function lock of the corresponding remote control.

In addition, according to the figure, the lock mode button (4; power button) to the adult at the same time as the button input of the lock mode button (4) on both sides of the remote control separated by a distance (L1) proportional to the standard hand size of the adult First and second mode setting detection units 6 and 8 detecting the mode setting state by the first and second mode setting detection units 6 and 8 are formed in a circular shape with respect to both sides of the remote controller main body, respectively. Protruding hole 10 formed to protrude from the first and second light emitting elements 14A and 14B for emitting infrared light from one side of the protruding hole 10, and the other side of the protruding hole 10. The first and second light receiving elements 16A and 16B which receive infrared light generated from the first and second light emitting elements 14A and 14B, respectively, and the protruding holes by the fingers of an adult in the protruding hole 10. The first and second light emitting elements 14A, in a state where the inlet of the ball 10 is not blocked and vented. The first and second light emitting elements 14A and 14B and the first and second light receiving elements 16A and 16B so that infrared light from 14B are not directly received by the first and second light receiving elements 16A and 16B. It comprises a blocking member 12 for separating each position by maintaining a predetermined inclination between.

Here, the diameter of the protruding hole 10 in the first and second mode setting detection units 6 and 8 is set to be proportional to the standard finger size of the adult, and the entrance of the protruding hole 10 is set by the adult's finger. When closed, the infrared light from the first and second light emitting elements 14A and 14B is reflected from its fingers to make it possible to receive the first and second light receiving elements 16A and 16B.

2 is a block diagram of a lock function control apparatus of a remote controller according to the present invention, wherein reference numeral 18 denotes the first and second mode setting detection units 6 and 8 and other operation circuits in the device of the present invention. A battery power supply unit for supplying a DC power supply to the power supply unit 20 denotes a key code memory in which key code data for remote function control for a function assigned to a corresponding home appliance is stored.

Further, reference numeral 22 denotes a control unit which performs control to read key code data from the key code memory 20 and transmit the remote control signal in response to the button input from the function button 2. When the control unit 22 receives a detection signal for detecting whether the adult mode is set by the first and second mode setting detection units 6 and 8 simultaneously with the button input of the lock mode button 4, the function button ( Even if 2) is pressed, a lock mode is set to prohibit reading out of keycode data from the keycode memory 20 and transmitting it as a remote function control signal, and after setting the lock mode, the lock mode button 4 is set. When the detection signals from the first and second mode setting detection units 6 and 8 are applied at the same time as the button operation again, the control operation is performed to release the lock mode.

Here, the control unit 22 causes the detection signal not to be generated by any one of the first and second mode setting detection units 6 and 8 (only one mode setting detection unit generates the detection signal). If the lock mode button 4 is operated by a button, the control operation is performed such that setting or releasing of the lock mode is impossible.

Further, reference numeral 24 denotes a local oscillation operation for generating a local oscillation frequency signal for modulating the keycode data from the keycode memory 20 in a state in which operating power from the battery power source 18 is applied. An oscillation unit is shown, and 26 denotes a signal mixing unit for performing signal modulation by mixing the key code data from the key code memory 20 with a local oscillation frequency signal from the local oscillation unit 24.

Reference numeral 28 denotes a remote signal output unit for transmitting the signal-modulated keycode data signal in the form of a remote function control signal such as an infrared signal.

Next, the operation of the present invention made as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

First, in order to perform the lock operation for the remote transmission function of the remote control in the state where the remote control is adopted for the remote function control of a home appliance such as a television, the lock mode button 4 is operated while setting the first and second modes. The first and second light emitting elements 14A of the first and second mode setting detection parts 6 and 8, when the protruding hole 10 of the detection parts 6 and 8 is closed by the adult finger. The infrared light from 14B is reflected by an adult's finger and received by the first and second light receiving elements 16A and 16, respectively, to generate a detection signal.

Accordingly, the control unit 22 receives the detection signals from the first and second mode setting detection units 6 and 8 in the state of recognizing the button operation state of the lock mode button 4 to set the lock mode. After setting the lock mode, even if the function button 2 is operated for the remote function control of the predetermined function, the remote function control signal is prohibited from being transmitted to the corresponding home appliance.

In this state, when the lock mode button 4 is operated again and the detection signal which detects whether or not the adult mode setting operation is applied from the first and second mode setting detection units 6 and 8 is applied, The control unit 22 releases the lock mode that has already been set, and performs a control operation to enable remote function control by button operation of the function button 2.

However, if the detection signal is not generated in any of the first and second mode setting detection units 6 and 8 while the lock mode button 4 is operated, the control unit 22 sets the lock mode. Make it impossible to release.

According to the present invention made as described above, the lock mode by installing the setting button of the lock mode and the detection member for detecting that the operation state by the adult at a distance proportional to the hand size of the adult in the remote control function remote control of the home appliance Since the arbitrary setting or release of the present invention can be prevented from being performed by an infant other than an adult or a preschooler, the locking function for the remote controller can be more stably executed.

Claims (3)

Under the control of the control unit 22 that recognizes the button input from the button input unit 2, the key code data from the key code memory 20 is generated as a remote control signal by the remote signal generation units 24 and 26 to generate a remote signal. In the remote control for remote control of the home appliance to be transmitted to the home appliance to be controlled by the output unit 28, The button input section 2 includes a lock mode button 4 for execution input of the lock mode, and at the same time as the button input of the lock mode button 4, the setting state of the lock mode by an adult is set. It comprises a mode setting detection unit (6, 8) for detecting, The control unit 22 receives the lock mode button 4 of the button input unit 2 and receives a detection signal for detecting the lock mode setting by the adult from the mode setting detection units 6 and 8. And a control operation to lock the remote function control operation by the button operation of the button input unit (2). The method of claim 1, wherein the mode setting detection unit (6, 8) is provided in each of the projection holes 10 protruding from both sides of the remote control body, and the projection hole (10), respectively, to emit and receive infrared light, respectively The light emitting elements 14A and 14B and the light receiving elements 16A and 16B in charge, and the light emitting elements 14A and 14 in a normal state in which an adult finger does not block the protruding holes 10 in the protruding holes 10. And a blocking member 12 for separating the positions of the light emitting elements 14A and 14B and the light receiving elements 16A and 16B so that infrared light from 14B cannot be received by the light receiving elements 16A and 16B. Lock function control device of the remote control. The distance L1 between the lock mode button 4 of the button input unit 2 and the mode setting detection units 6 and 8 is proportional to a standard hand size of an adult. Locking function control device of the remote control, characterized in that the diameter of the projection hole 10 constituting the mode setting detection unit (6,8) is set to be proportional to the standard finger size of an adult.