KR20080036752A - Method for inputting key of remote controller apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for inputting a key in a remote controller apparatus is provided to convert a function of a specific key to perform an input mode as occasion demands, thereby improving the convenience of a user. It is checked whether there is a key operation signal for converting a key function(204). If there is the key operation signal for converting the key function, a key function conversion mode is performed(206). It is checked whether a target key operation signal and a specific key operation signal are sequentially inputted(208). If the target key operation signal and the specific key operation signal are sequentially inputted, a function of a target key is given to and stored in a specific key(212). An input mode is performed according to the given and stored key function(214).

Description

Key input method of remote controller unit {METHOD FOR INPUTTING KEY OF REMOTE CONTROLLER APPARATUS}

1 is a block diagram of a remote controller device suitable for assigning and storing a function of a specific key to another key using a key function conversion key according to the present invention;

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of assigning and storing a function of a specific key to another key using a key function conversion key according to the present invention;

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: remote controller unit

100a / 1-100a / n: first external device-nth external device

102: key input block 104: control block

106: memory block 108: transmission and reception block

The present invention relates to a method of inputting a key in a remote controller device, and more particularly, to a key input method of a remote controller device suitable for converting and inputting a key function according to key input for function conversion in the remote controller device. to be.

As is well known, the Remote Controller means remotely controlling the machine remotely, which allows you to switch on or off and switch TV channels without touching your home appliances.

Such a remote controller uses electromagnetic waves, and when a specific key provided in the remote controller is pressed to give a command, infrared rays (IR), ultrasonic waves, radio waves, etc. are transmitted to the corresponding electronic device from a bulb located in front of the remote controller. In general, the remote controller used in the home uses an IR method (infrared method) having a lower frequency than visible light.

In addition, recently, a combination of various external devices, such as a DVD player, a TV, a VCR, or the like, has been developed, or an integrated remote controller that integrates and controls a plurality of external devices using a single remote controller. Key buttons for controlling the operation of the DVD player or the VCR through the controller are included, and a corresponding external device may be used by inputting a key for switching each input mode while using a TV.

On the other hand, when a specific key (for example, channel up / down, volume up / down, etc.) is frequently used when generating and providing an operation signal for controlling a plurality of external devices using the integrated remote controller in the related art, There was a problem in that key data could not be transmitted according to a key manipulation signal due to exhaust of carbon contact, which caused inconvenience in using the corresponding key, and thus the cost of replacing the remote controller. This situation is acting as a consumed factor.

Accordingly, the present invention is to solve the above problems of the prior art, a remote controller capable of performing an input mode by assigning and storing a key function to be converted through a key function conversion key to another specific key in the remote controller device. The purpose is to provide a key input method of the system.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for inputting a key in a remote controller device that generates and provides operation signals to a plurality of external devices, the key for converting a key function in an input mode to the plurality of external devices. Checking whether there is an operation signal, performing a key function conversion mode when the key function conversion key operation signal is present, and checking whether a key to be converted and a specific key operation signal are sequentially input in the key function conversion mode. And when a key to be converted and a specific key operation signal are sequentially input, granting and storing a function of a key to be converted to a specific key, and forwarding to the plurality of external devices according to the granted and stored key functions. It provides a key input method of a remote controller device comprising the step of performing the input mode.

The above and other objects and various advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the preferred embodiments of the present invention described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by those skilled in the art.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Key technical aspects of the present invention, if there is a key function conversion key operation signal input for a predetermined time in the input mode of the remote controller device performs a key function conversion mode, and at this time, if a key to be converted and a specific key are inputted By performing the input mode by assigning and storing a key function to be converted to a key, it is easy to achieve the object of the present invention through such technical means.

1 is a block diagram of a remote controller device suitable for assigning and storing a function of a specific key to another key by using a key function conversion key according to the present invention, wherein the remote controller device 100 and the first external device-nth External device 100a / 1-100a / n. Here, the remote controller 100 includes a key input block 102, a control block 104, a memory block 106, and a transmit / receive block 108.

Referring to FIG. 1, the key input block 102 includes a keypad of the remote controller 100 and the like, and provides an operation signal for performing a specific function to each external device 100a / 1-100a / n. Since the generated key is assigned and a key is input in any input mode, a function of providing a key signal for controlling the operation of the corresponding external device to the control block 104 is performed.

In addition, the key input block 102 when the key for changing the key function in the input mode of any one of the external device for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds, etc.) according to the key function conversion key operation signal accordingly Is provided to the control block 104, and each key operation signal is provided to the control block 104 accordingly when a key to be converted and a specific key are sequentially input in the key function conversion mode.

In addition, the control block 104 performs overall operation control of the remote controller apparatus 100, and has a function corresponding to the corresponding key operation signal from the memory block 106 according to the key operation signal from the key input block 102. Extract key data and provide a control signal for transmitting it to the transmission and reception block 108.

In addition, the control block 104 checks whether there is a key function conversion key operation signal provided from the key input block 102, controls to perform the key function conversion mode when there is a key function conversion key operation signal, and key function conversion. After checking whether the key operation signal to be converted and the specific key operation signal are sequentially input from the key input block 102 in the mode, and when each key operation signal is input, the key function to be converted to the specific key is assigned to the memory. Save to block 106. Thereafter, the control block 104 controls to perform the input mode through a specific key given the key function to be converted.

On the other hand, the control block 104 performs the original input mode when the key operation signal and the specific key operation signal to be converted for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.) are not input in the key function conversion mode. To control.

In addition, the memory block 106 stores various key information of the remote controller apparatus 100, and has a function corresponding to a key operation signal for each external device 100a / 1-100a / n according to input mode switching. Key data information is stored so that this key data is extracted as needed and provided to the control block 104.

Next, the transmission / reception block 108 transmits a key operation signal (key data) to the external device 100a-100a / n including an IR transmission module, and the like, in response to the control signal from the control block 104. 1 External device-transmits a key operation signal (key data) to the corresponding external device among the nth external devices 100a / 1-100a / n.

The external device 100a / 1-100a / n includes a DVD player, a TV, a VCR, and the like, and controls the operation of the external device according to a key operation signal (key data) transmitted from the transmission / reception block 108. Perform.

Meanwhile, in the present invention described above, the input of a key to be converted and a specific key are sequentially input after the input of the key function conversion key. However, the key and the specific key to be converted are maintained while the key function conversion key is input. Of course, you can input sequentially.

Next, if there is a key function conversion key operation signal input for a preset time in the input mode of the remote controller device having the above-described configuration, the key function conversion mode is executed, and at this time, the key to be converted and the specific key are inputted. The process of performing an input mode by assigning and storing a key function to be converted to a specific key will be described.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of assigning and storing a function of a specific key to another key using a key function conversion key according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, in the input mode of the remote controller apparatus 100, the control block 104 generates a key function conversion key generated through the key input block 102 in response to a key input for converting a key function. It is checked whether there is an operation signal (step 204). Here, the key function conversion key operation signal may occur, for example, when a key for converting the key function is input for a preset time (for example, 5 seconds, etc.).

As a result of the check in step 204, when there is a key function change key operation signal, the control block 104 controls the remote controller apparatus 100 to perform the key function change mode (step 206).

When the key to be converted and the specific key are sequentially input, the control block 104 checks whether the respective key operation signals generated from the key input block 102 are sequentially provided (step 208).

As a result of the check in the step 208, when each key operation signal is sequentially inputted and provided, the control block 104 gives the function of the corresponding key to be converted to a specific key (step 210). Is stored in the memory block 106 (step 212).

Next, the control block 104 controls to perform the input mode of the remote controller apparatus 100 according to the stored key information (step 214).

On the other hand, when the check result in step 208 indicates that each key operation signal is not sequentially input for a preset time (for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.), the control block 104 uses the remote controller device ( Control to perform the original input mode (100) (step 216).

Meanwhile, in the present invention described above, the input of a key to be converted and a specific key are sequentially input after the input of the key function conversion key. However, the key and the specific key to be converted are maintained while the key function conversion key is input. Of course, you can input sequentially.

Therefore, if there is a key function conversion key operation signal input for a preset time in the input mode of the remote controller device, the key function conversion mode is performed. At this time, a key to be converted and a key to be converted to a specific key are input when a specific key is input. The input mode can be performed by assigning and storing a function.

In the foregoing description, the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It will be readily appreciated that branch substitutions, modifications and variations are possible.

As described above, the present invention is different from the conventional method in which the key data according to the key operation signal cannot be transmitted due to an error of a specific key in the remote controller device. If a key to be converted and a specific key operation signal are sequentially input in the key function conversion mode, the function of the key to be converted is assigned to the specific key and stored. By performing the input mode to a plurality of external devices, the remote controller device can perform the input mode by converting a function of a specific key as needed, thereby improving user convenience.

Claims (3)

A method of inputting a key in a remote controller device that generates and provides operation signals to a plurality of external devices, Checking whether there is a key operation signal for converting a key function in the input mode to the plurality of external devices; Performing a key function conversion mode when the key function conversion key operation signal is present; Checking whether a key to be converted and a specific key operation signal are sequentially input in the key function conversion mode; Storing and giving a function of a key to be converted to a specific key when the key to be converted and a specific key operation signal are sequentially input; Performing an input mode to the plurality of external devices according to the granted and stored key functions Key input method of the remote controller device comprising a. The method of claim 1, The key input method, Performing an input mode to a corresponding external device if the key to be converted and a specific key operation signal are not sequentially input for a preset time; Key input method of the remote controller device further comprising. The method of claim 1, And a key operation signal for converting the key function is generated while a key for performing a convert function is input for a preset time.

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