KR200270871Y1 - Multi-purpose remote controller and apparatus for downloading control frequency code data using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a control frequency code data download device, a universal remote control, and a universal remote control mobile communication terminal for downloading and setting the control frequency code data for each electronic device set mounted on the server to perform a remote control function automatically. It's there. The control frequency code data download apparatus for achieving the object of the present invention comprises a server on which the control frequency code data for each electronic device set; A communication terminal device for downloading control frequency code data of each electronic device set mounted in the server through the Internet; And a universal remote control that executes a predetermined program, automatically sets control frequency code data for each electronic device set provided by the communication terminal device, and performs a remote control function corresponding to the control frequency code.

Description

MULTI-PURPOSE REMOTE CONTROLLER AND APPARATUS FOR DOWNLOADING CONTROL FREQUENCY CODE DATA USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a universal remote control and a control frequency code data download apparatus using the same, and in particular, to download and set the control frequency code data for each set of electronic devices mounted on the server automatically to perform a remote control function and using the same A control frequency code data download apparatus.

In general, the remote control is a television, video tape recorder, audio, air-conditioner, cable broadcasting converter, satellite broadcasting converter, fan and other electronic equipment set through the remote transmission of the control frequency of the various functions of each electronic device set It is a device to control.

As described above, the remote controller for remotely controlling the electronic device set uses a different frequency band to prevent the malfunction of other devices for each manufacturer and manufacturer of the electronic device set. Corresponding remote controls are provided respectively.

Therefore, when using a plurality of sets of electronic devices to control the remote control of each set of electronic devices to operate the desired function through a remote control corresponding to each set of electronic devices, various complexities in selecting a function The problem was derived.

Accordingly, a universal remote controller having a control frequency code is set and used for each electronic device set produced by each manufacturer and a manufacturer to remotely control a plurality of electronic device sets with a single remote controller.

In order to set a control frequency between the universal remote control and any set of electronic devices produced by any set maker, a general search method is used.

In other words, in order to search and set the control frequency between the arbitrary set of electronic equipment produced by the arbitrary set maker and the universal remote controller, the control frequency code set on the universal remote controller is extracted from the beginning to the end and matched with the electronic equipment set to be used. Repeated operation must be repeated until it is detected.

If it is assumed that approximately 300 control frequency codes are set in the universal remote controller, at least 300 frequency search operations are required to set the control frequency of any electronic device set produced by an arbitrary set maker. The user will be able to set the remote control frequency code suitable for the set of electronic devices.

For example, in order to set the control frequency between a TV set and a universal remote controller produced by Samsung Electronics in Korea, it is necessary to perform a repetitive operation until it is matched with a TV set by sequentially extracting a myriad of control frequency codes set on the universal remote controller. .

As described above, the conventional universal remote control is not only time-consuming but also repetitive operation of the user because it has to repeatedly execute the control frequency code search operation to set the arbitrary electronic device set and control frequency Patience is required and there is a problem of having a low success rate.

In addition, the elderly or children who do not fully understand the function of the universal remote control has a problem in that it does not properly select the desired function to reduce the reliability of the universal remote control.

Figure 1 shows a block diagram of a conventional universal remote control that improves this problem.

As shown in FIG. 1, the conventional universal remote controller is composed of a matrix in which an X-axis and a Y-axis intersect, and a keypad 10 for outputting a selection signal due to a voltage drop when an arbitrary contact point is crossed. And a general program is set, the controller 20 for outputting a predetermined control signal by analyzing the signal output from the keypad 10, and by applying a predetermined clock signal to the controller 20 side to stabilize The oscillator 30 maintains the operation, and the first capacitor C1, which is an electrolytic capacitor, and the second capacitor C2, which is a ceramic capacitor, maintain the backup power for a predetermined time while the battery is discharged. Frequency transmission that generates and transmits a frequency of a predetermined band according to the power supply unit 50 for stably processing the voltage and current of the battery BA and supplying it to each load, and the signal output from the control unit 20. It is composed of a bride (40), and a time unit 60 that turns on when any button selection of the keypad 10 and the frequency of the control unit 20 are generated to instruct the user of an operation state.

The keypad 10 includes a ten key (0-9), a power selection key, a channel up / down key, a volume up / down key, a setting key, a sound reduction key, a previous channel return key, and power control of all electronic devices. Macro key, a key for selecting various electronic devices, and a predetermined function key.

The control unit 20 has ID code data of each manufacturer producing the electronic device set shown in Table 1 set in the internal memory means, and the frequency code controlling each electronic device set produced by the maker is Data is stored by grouping with maker ID by type.

The infrared transmitter 40 may include a resistor R2 for adjusting the intensity of a signal output from the controller 20, a transistor TR and a transistor TR that are switched according to a signal applied through the resistor R2. LED is connected to the collector terminal of the light emitting device according to the switching operation of the transistor TR.

Table 1.

Set maker Maker ID TV VCR CATV / SAT Haitai Electronics 2130 321 **** **** Samsung 2131 01031, 01121, 02421, 12031, 12111 01442, 02002, 03402, 00232,01422 01113, 01323, 01413, 02233, 03103 LG Electronics 2211 01331, 02231,03031, 10331 00402, 01342, 02142 00333, 00433, 01443, 02023 Daewoo Electronics 2142 10221, 10321,11131, 12231 00242, 01012, 02312, 02332, 024422 00213, 00223 Hitachi 2133 00431, 01321, 02231, 03311,04021 02302, 02322 01321, 04231 Sony 2122 01231, 01431, 11301 00202, 01442, 03232, 03302 01423, 02003, 02043, 02103 sharp 2240 04011, 04341, 11101, 12441,01431 04102, 01142,04243, 01342 02302, 02304,02315, 02343

However, since the conventional universal remote control as shown in Table 1 does not know what set of models the consumer has, the price is low because the remote control is produced and sold to the consumer with a memory means in which a large amount of data is stored. Expensive and large amount of data is stored, so it is difficult and inconvenient to see and set the user manual, and there is an inconvenience in that the data is erased and reset if the battery is replaced or the battery is removed even after the setting.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to download a control frequency code data for each set of electronic devices mounted in the server and automatically set the control frequency code data download device to perform a remote control function, a universal remote control and a universal remote control mobile communication terminal Is in providing.

The control frequency code data download apparatus for achieving the object of the present invention comprises a server on which the control frequency code data for each electronic device set; A communication terminal device for downloading control frequency code data of each electronic device set mounted in the server through the Internet; And a universal remote control that executes a predetermined program, automatically sets control frequency code data for each electronic device set provided by the communication terminal device, and performs a remote control function corresponding to the control frequency code.

In addition, the universal remote control for achieving the object of the present invention is composed of a matrix in which the X-axis and the Y-axis intersects, the keypad for outputting a selection signal due to the voltage drop when an arbitrary point of intersection is selected; Download the control frequency code for each set of electronic devices provided by a predetermined communication terminal device, execute a predetermined program to automatically install the control frequency code for each set of downloaded electronic devices, and output the signal from the keypad. A controller which analyzes and outputs a predetermined control signal; It includes a data memory for storing the control frequency code data for each set of electronic devices downloaded to the control unit.

1 is a block diagram of a conventional universal remote control.

2 is a block diagram of a control frequency code data download apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a circuit diagram of the universal remote control in FIG.

4 is a state diagram of the connection between the universal remote control and the personal computer of the communication terminal in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration in which the universal remote controller and the mobile communication terminal which is a communication terminal in FIG. 2 are coupled through a predetermined data line. FIG.

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10: keypad 30: oscillator

40: frequency transmission unit 50: power supply unit

80: power supply unit 90: data memory

310: universal remote control 320: communication terminal device

330: server

2 is a block diagram of a control frequency code data download apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control frequency code data download apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a server 330 mounted with control frequency code data for each electronic device set, and each electronic device mounted in the server 330. Downloading the control frequency code data for each device set via the Internet to provide a communication terminal device 320 for providing a universal remote control 310, and the control frequency code data for each electronic device set provided in the communication terminal device 320 to download It is composed of a universal remote control 310 to automatically set to receive and perform a remote control function according to the control frequency code.

As the communication terminal 320, a personal computer 2 may be used as shown in FIG. 4, or a mobile communication terminal 3 may be used as shown in FIG. 5.

3 shows a circuit diagram of the universal remote controller in FIG. 2.

As shown in FIG. 3, the universal remote controller according to the embodiment of the present invention has a matrix in which the X-axis and the Y-axis intersect, and a key for outputting a selection signal due to voltage drop when an arbitrary contact point is selected. The control frequency code data for each electronic device set provided to the pad 10 and the communication terminal device 320 is downloaded, and a predetermined program is executed to automatically control the control frequency code data for each downloaded electronic device set. And a control unit 80 for analyzing a signal output from the keypad 10 and outputting a predetermined control signal, and storing control frequency code data for each set of electronic devices downloaded to the control unit 80. To the data memory 90, the oscillator 30 for applying a predetermined clock signal to the controller 80 side to maintain stable operation, and the capacitor C1 as an electrolytic capacitor. The power supply unit 50 maintains the backup power for a predetermined time while the battery is discharged, and stably processes the voltage and current of the battery as the power supply source and supplies the loads to the respective loads. It is composed of a frequency transmitter 40 for generating and transmitting a frequency of a predetermined band according to the signal.

The data memory 90 is composed of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable ROM).

FIG. 4 illustrates a connection state between the universal remote controller and the personal computer that is the communication terminal of FIG. 2.

As shown in FIG. 4, the universal remote controller 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the personal computer 2 through a predetermined data line 61. The data line 61 is provided with a connector (not shown) for coupling to the serial port of the personal computer 2 at one end thereof, and at the other end thereof for coupling the data line 61 to the universal remote controller 100. The connector 101 is provided. The universal remote controller 100 is provided with a coupling port 101 electrically connected to the connector 611 of the data line 61.

In FIG. 4, a personal computer has been described as the communication terminal device. For example, a portable communication terminal such as a personal mobile communication terminal can be used as the communication terminal device.

In other words, with the recent development of WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) technology, it is possible for a user to use the Internet through a mobile communication terminal such as a cellular phone. In the case of such a mobile communication terminal, a web browser for accessing the Internet is mounted therein so that the user can access the Internet through the operation of the web browser.

FIG. 5 illustrates a configuration in which the universal remote controller and the mobile communication terminal which is the communication terminal in FIG. 2 are coupled through a predetermined data line.

As shown in FIG. 5, one connector 611 of the data line 61 is coupled to the coupling port 101 of the universal remote controller 100, and the other connector 612 of the data line 61 is mobile communication. It is coupled to the data input and output port of the terminal (3). In addition, the mobile communication terminal 3 executes the mounted web browser function to download the control frequency code for each electronic device set mounted on the server 330 shown in FIG. 2 through the Internet. To be provided.

Referring to the operation of the universal remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as described above in detail.

First, the server 330 is equipped with control frequency code data for each electronic device set.

Thereafter, the user uses the personal computer 2 or the mobile communication terminal 3, which is the communication terminal 320, to download the desired control frequency code data. After connecting to the computer 2 or the mobile communication terminal 3, a web browser mounted on the personal computer 2 or the mobile communication terminal 3 is executed to connect to the server 330. As the user accesses the server 330, the user selects the desired control frequency code data and executes the download.

If the user does not know which control frequency code data is input to the universal remote control to operate his electronic device, when the user asks the operator of the server 330 by e-mail or the like, the server operator may contact the user. The control frequency code data corresponding to the electronic device owned by the user is designated and returned. Accordingly, the user may select the control frequency code data suitable for the user according to the reply of the operator of the server 330. Alternatively, a control frequency code data suitable for itself may be selected through an agency that has a contract with an operator of the server 330.

As the download is executed, the control frequency code data selected by the user is downloaded to the personal computer 2 or the mobile communication terminal 3 via the Internet and then provided to the controller 80 in the universal remote controller 100. do.

The control unit 80 receives the control frequency code data provided from the personal computer 2 or the mobile communication terminal 3, and executes a program for automatically installing the control frequency code for each electronic device set, thereby controlling the control frequency. The code data will be set automatically. Then, the provided control frequency code data is stored in the data memory 90.

As described above, the present invention has the following effects by performing a remote control function by automatically downloading and setting the control frequency code for each electronic device set mounted on the Internet.

First, the consumer can use the universal remote control by selecting only the necessary data code from a lot of data mounted on the Internet, it is easy to use, and the data capacity is low, the product is excellent in price competitiveness.

Secondly, the low-cost universal remote uses 7 keys for the TV, the 32 universal key for the mid-range universal remote control TV and VCR, and the high-quality universal remote control uses 48 keys for the TV, VCR, CATV and AUX. Because of the variety of models by remote control function, the choice is wider and convenient to use.

Claims (14)

A server equipped with control frequency code data for each electronic device set; A communication terminal device for downloading control frequency code data of each electronic device set mounted in the server through the Internet; And a universal remote control for automatically setting control frequency code data for each electronic device set provided by the communication terminal device by executing a predetermined program and performing a remote control function corresponding to the control frequency code. Frequency code data download device. The method of claim 1, The universal remote controller includes a keypad configured to intersect the X-axis and the Y-axis, and output a selection signal due to a voltage drop when an arbitrary contact point is crossed; Download the control frequency code for each electronic device set provided by the communication terminal device, execute a predetermined program to automatically install the control frequency code for each downloaded electronic device set, and output the signal output from the keypad. A control unit for analyzing and outputting a predetermined control signal; And a control memory for storing control frequency code data for each set of electronic devices downloaded to the control unit. The method of claim 2, And the data memory comprises an electrically erasable and programmable ROM (EEPROM). The method of claim 1, And said communication terminal device is a personal computer or a mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 4, wherein And said universal remote control is coupled to said personal computer via a predetermined data line. The method of claim 5, And the data line has a connector for coupling to a serial port of the personal computer at one end and a connector for coupling the data line to a universal remote control at the other end thereof. The method of claim 4, wherein And a coupling port electrically coupled to the connector of the data line. The method of claim 4, wherein And one connector of the data line is coupled to the coupling port of the universal remote controller, and the other connector of the data line is coupled to the data input / output port of the mobile communication terminal. A keypad formed of a matrix in which the X-axis and the Y-axis cross each other, and outputting a selection signal due to a voltage drop when an arbitrary contact point is crossed; Download the control frequency code for each set of electronic devices provided by a predetermined communication terminal device, execute a predetermined program to automatically install the downloaded control frequency code for each set of electronic devices, and output the signal from the keypad. A controller which analyzes and outputs a predetermined control signal; And a data memory for storing the downloaded control frequency code data for each set of electronic devices. The method of claim 9, And a coupling port electrically coupled to a connector of a data line of the predetermined communication terminal device. The method of claim 10, The predetermined communication terminal device is a universal remote control, characterized in that a personal computer or a mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 11, And one end of the data line has a connector for coupling to the serial port of the personal computer, and the other end has a connector for coupling the data line to the universal remote control. The method of claim 10, And a connector on one side of the data line is coupled to the coupling port, and a connector on the other side of the data line is coupled to a data input / output port of the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 9, The data memory is a universal remote control, characterized in that consisting of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable ROM).