KR20100096688A - Apparatus and method for controlling of an auxiliary equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A device and a method for controlling an auxiliary device are provided to automatically turn on/off an auxiliary device to be connected to a beam projector. CONSTITUTION: A device for controlling an auxiliary device comprises a discrimination unit(340), a controller(310), and a signal switch unit. The discrimination unit discriminates whether an input current(Io) sensed from a sensor(200) is a first control current(I1) or a second control current(I2). When the input current is the first control current, the controller outputs a control signal for operating an auxiliary device(400). The signal switch unit receives the control signal and outputs the control signal a switching unit(380).

Description

Control device and method of auxiliary equipment {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OF AN AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT}

The present invention relates to controlling an auxiliary device interlocked with a beam projector. In particular, the present invention senses an operation state of the beam projector to automatically turn on the auxiliary device. The present invention relates to a technique for controlling an On operation (or "installation") or an Off (or "release") operation.

In general, beam projectors are installed in conference rooms, offices, lecture rooms, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "meeting rooms") indoors such as companies, government offices, schools, etc., and are often used for presentations for the purpose of sharing and reporting data. do.

1 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a conventional beam projector is used.

The beam projector 10 is basically a computer (PC), notebook, TV, DVD, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "PC") Screens received from a variety of video devices from a separate screen (Screen) ( It is an apparatus for enlarging an image in (not shown.), Which is mostly used as an auxiliary device of the beam projector 10.

In more detail, the beam projector 10 transmits the light generated by the lamp (not shown) built into the main body (not shown) to pass through the liquid crystal panel (LCD panel) to collect images into one, and then the projection lens. Through (13) as described above, the image is formed on the screen separately installed on the front.

On the other hand, the lamp not only consumes a few hundred watts (Watt) of power when the beam projector 10 is operating, but also because it is a high temperature state, and the intake port 17 through which external air is sucked in for dissipation, that is, heat dissipation. The heat radiating fan 14 is provided.

The lamp not only consumes several hundred watts of power when the beam projector 10 is in operation, but also has a high temperature, so that the intake port 17 and the heat dissipation fan that suck outside air for heat dissipation, that is, heat dissipation, 14) is provided.

By the way, although the beam projector 10 is frequently used at each meeting, its use information is not known for each projector 10 installed in the conference room, and thus, many difficulties are encountered in terms of management.

Accordingly, in recent years, by continuously managing the usage information of the beam projector 10, the life of the lamp, that is, the expected replacement time, etc. can be grasped in advance so that the management of the product in preparation for a failure can be performed in advance. Customers' demands are increasing.

For reference, reference numeral 12 in the drawing is a light receiving unit for receiving an infrared signal to remotely control the beam projector 10 with a remote controller (not shown).

In addition, the patent application No. 10-2007-0095162 (September 19, 2007) and the patent application No. 10-2007-0095777 (filed September 20, 2007) looking for the patent, Although it is possible to display various usage information about the beam projector, electric screens, lighting, electric motion curtains, and beam projectors which are frequently used as auxiliary devices for the beam projectors. Projector Elevation) has not been improved for the inconvenience or inconvenience of having to install or release it by a separate manual operation.

The present invention for solving the conventional problems as described above is to detect the operation state of the beam projector (Beam Projector) as the input current (Io) supplied to the beam projector, to automatically assist the auxiliary device to interlock with the beam projector The purpose is to control the On (On) or Off (Off) operation.

As a means for solving the problems of the present invention as described above, in the sensing unit for detecting the input current (Io) supplied to the beam projector in the interlocking control device, the sensing unit And a discriminating unit configured to determine whether the input current Io is at least one of the first control current I1 and the second control current I2 set by the setting unit.

In addition, when the input current Io sensed by the sensing unit is a) determined by the determination unit as the set first control current I1, a control signal for turning on the auxiliary device On is output to the switching unit. And b) a control unit for outputting a control signal to the switching unit to turn off the auxiliary device when it is determined by the determination unit by the set second control current I2.

 As another means for solving the problems of the present invention as described above, in the device for sensing the input current (Io) supplied to the beam projector in the sensing unit for the interlocking control of the auxiliary device, the sensing unit Characterized in that the determination unit for determining whether the input current (Io) detected in the at least one of the first control current (I1) and the second control current (I2) set in the setting unit.

In addition, if the input current Io sensed by the sensing unit is a) determined by the determination unit as the set first control current I1, the control unit outputs a control signal for turning on the auxiliary device, and b) The controller may be configured to output a control signal for turning off the auxiliary device when the determination unit determines the set second control current I2.

In addition, a signal for receiving a control signal output from the controller and outputting a control signal to a switching unit in order of an on or off operation to at least two or more of the auxiliary devices connected to the beam projector as an auxiliary device. Characterized in that it comprises a switching unit.

As another means for solving the problems of the present invention as described above, the input current (Io) supplied to the beam projector, to supply power to the control unit, and to automatically control the auxiliary equipment to the beam projector It characterized in that the step of setting the first control current (I1) and the second control current (I2) for each.

In addition, if the input current Io supplied to the beam projector is determined as a) the set first control current I1, output a control signal for turning on the auxiliary device, and b) the set If it is determined that the second control current (I2), characterized in that it comprises the step of outputting a control signal for operating the (Off) off the auxiliary device.

Hereinafter, the objects and solutions to the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of the various embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

The present invention is such that the auxiliary device is linked to the beam projector, convenient to automatically control the (On) or off (Off) the auxiliary device according to the on (On) or (Off) operation of the beam projector. It provides an effect.

In describing specific embodiments of the present invention, the configuration and operation thereof are illustrated by the drawings of the present invention, which are described as at least one exemplary embodiment, whereby the technical idea of the present invention and its core Configuration and actions should not be limited.

For reference, in designating reference numerals in the drawings described in the present invention, it should be noted that the same components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even though they are shown in different drawings.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a means for solving the problems of the present invention with respect to the control device and method of the auxiliary device linked to the beam projector in the present invention will be described in detail.

2 is a first embodiment block diagram schematically showing a circuit configuration for controlling an auxiliary device linked to a beam projector according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram for controlling an auxiliary device linked to a beam projector according to the present invention. 2 is a block diagram of a second embodiment schematically showing a circuit configuration.

Looking at the overall configuration of the present invention, the input current (Io) supplied to the beam projector 100 in the on (On) or off (Off) operating state of the beam projector 100 and the beam projector 100 A control unit 300 that detects and outputs a control signal and automatically turns on in conjunction with an on or off operation of the beam projector 100 by a control signal output from the control unit 300. (On) operation (or also referred to as "installation") or Off (or "off" operation) is made of the auxiliary device 400 is controlled.

The auxiliary device 400 linked to the beam projector 100 includes at least one of an electric screen installed in a conference room, lighting, an electric curtain, and an elevation for a beam projector. It should not be limited to these.

Of course, the beam projector 100 may also be remotely controlled by a remote controller (not shown) using separate IR (Infrared Rays) or RF (Radio Frequency) signals.

First, a first embodiment for solving the problem of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying FIG.

A beam projector 100 as described above is provided, and a sensing unit 200 for sensing an input current Io supplied to the beam projector 100 is configured.

The detection unit 200 is made of a current sensor, which may be installed on any one of the power line 110 so that the input current (Io) supplied to the beam projector 100 is detected. .

In addition, the determination unit for determining whether the input current (Io) sensed by the detection unit 200 is at least one of the first control current (I1) and the second control current (I2) set in the setting unit (330) ( 340 is configured.

If the input current Io sensed by the detector 200 is determined by the determination unit 340 as the set first control current I1, then a control signal for turning on the auxiliary device 400 is turned on. Is output to the switching unit 380, and if it is determined by the determination unit 340 by the set second control current I2, then a control signal for turning off the auxiliary device 400 is switched. It characterized in that it comprises a control unit 310 to output to 380.

Here, the control unit 310 is composed of a microcomputer (Micom), the control of the overall operation of the control unit 300 as described above is made.

Next, a second embodiment for solving the problems of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

As already mentioned in the first embodiment, if the input current Io sensed by the sensing unit 200 is determined by the determination unit 340 as the set first control current I1, then the auxiliary device 400 Outputs a control signal for turning on, and if it is determined by the determination unit 340 based on the set second control current I2, control for turning off the auxiliary device 400 at this time. The control unit 310 for outputting a signal is configured.

Subsequently, the control signal output from the controller 310 is supplied to the beam projector 100 to at least two or more of the auxiliary devices 400 connected to the auxiliary device 400 on or off. It characterized in that it comprises a signal switching unit 320 for outputting a control signal to the switching unit 380 in the order of operation.

Here, the switching unit 380 is characterized in that it comprises a plurality of switching units (381-384) to be matched (Matching) to each auxiliary device (400).

For example, if the beam projector 100 installed in the conference room is turned on to present the conference data on the electric screen, the beam projector (as shown in FIG. Elevation for the beam projector 100 is mounted first while lowering the beam projector 100 installed on the ceiling, and then sequentially install the electric screen, install the electric curtain, turn off the light in order Control is achieved.

In addition, when the meeting ends and the beam projector 100 is in an off state, at this time, the lighting of the conference room is first turned on, and then the electric curtain is released, the electric screen is released, and the beam projector elevation is During the re-operation, sequential control is performed in order to raise the beam projector 100 again to return to the ceiling.

Of course, the control sequence for the on (or "install") or off (or "release") operation for the auxiliary device 400 will be conveniently changed and adjusted by those skilled in the art.

The signal switching unit 320 may be possible by adding a signal delay circuit, a sequence circuit, a timer circuit, a macro function, etc. to sequentially control the output signal.

Meanwhile, in the above-described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the first control current I1 set by the setting unit 330 turns on the beam projector 100 through the power line 110. It is characterized in that the current (A) flowing to the power supply line 110, that is, the rated current (A) specified in the beam projector 100 when the input power for supplying.

For example, assuming that the input voltage AC of the beam projector 100 generally sold on the market is 100 to 240 (V) and the power consumption is 200 to 600 Watts (W). The input current Io may be assumed to be one embodiment in the range of approximately 2 to 6 (A).

In addition, the second control current I2 set by the setting unit 330 is supplied with input power to the beam projector 100 to turn off the beam projector 100 through the power line 110. It is characterized in that the current (A) flowing through the power supply line 110 when not.

For example, suppose that the input voltage AC of the beam projector 100, which is generally sold in the market, is 100 to 240 (V) and the power consumption is 200 to 600 watts (W). In the case where the standby power is 3 to 7 watts (W), the input current Io may be assumed to be approximately 0.03 to 0.07 (A).

Therefore, it is preferable that the set second control current I2 is set to a current value A lower than the current in the standby state of the beam projector 100.

In other words, the set first control current I1 and the second control current I2 sensed by the input current Io are rated current A of a prescribed value determined according to manufacturers or specifications of the beam projector 100 and Meaning the current value (A) lower than the current (A) in the standby state may vary depending on the product type of the beam projector (100).

That is, the input current (Io) is the presentation of the conference data using the beam projector 100 in the conference room, in other words, when the lamp (Lamp) provided in the beam projector 100 is On (On) When the current A flowing through the power supply line 110 or the beam projector 100 is in a standby state for a predetermined time or more, the lamp is warmed up (for example, a power saving operation is performed). In this case, it can be assumed that a small amount of the standby current A mentioned above can also flow.

Accordingly, the beam projector 100 is typically several times to several tens of times lower than when the lamp is off or in operation when operating in the power saving mode for a predetermined time or more, as mentioned above. Since the preheating operation is performed by the standby voltage, the input current Io flowing through the power supply line 110 may be naturally lowered.

If the set first control current I1 is set by the setting unit 330 as the current A flowing in the power supply line 110 during the power saving operation, as described above, This will cause considerable inconvenience in proceeding with the conference because the auxiliary device 400 repeats the on or off operation every time the power saving operation is performed and the power saving operation is released.

In addition, in setting the first control current I1 and the second control current I2 through the setting unit 330, it is important to set the current A range too narrowly or too wide so that the detection is performed. Refer to the specification of the beam projector 100 so that no error occurs when the unit 200 detects the error, or when the beam projector 100 installed in the conference room is operating in a rated state or in a power saving state. It may be desirable to measure the input current Io at the time in advance and set them appropriately.

The storage unit 370 is configured to store the set value A of the first control current I1 and the second control current set by the setting unit 330.

Meanwhile, when the input current Io sensed by the detector 200 is determined as the set first control current I1, the auxiliary device 400 is turned on by interlocking with the beam projector 100. On) operation, for example, the electric screen is spread down from the ceiling, wall, etc., and the input current Io sensed by the sensing unit 200 is set by the setting unit 330. If it is determined as the control current (I2), the auxiliary device 400 is linked to the beam projector 100 to the off (Off) operation, for example, by rolling up the electric screen installed from the ceiling, wall, etc. again to the home position Will let you.

The electric screen is controlled by switching the switching unit 1 (381) by a control signal output from the controller 310, by changing the direction of the drive current supplied to the electric motor (not shown) for the electric screen It will be installed and released.

For reference, as another auxiliary device 400 included in the auxiliary device 400 in addition to the electric screen, lighting, an electric curtain, an elevation for a beam projector, and the like may also be applied to the switching unit 380 as in the operation example of the electric screen described above. Since the interlocking is performed by the switching control of each of the switching unit 2382 to the switching unit 4384 included in the description thereof will be omitted.

Each of the switching unit 1381 to the switching unit 338 included in the switching unit 380 includes at least one of a contact relay device or a non-contact logic circuit device. Would be preferred.

Next, another example for solving the problems of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process for controlling an auxiliary device linked to a beam projector according to the present invention.

First, to supply power to the control unit 300 (S401), to automatically control the auxiliary device 400 to the beam projector 100 (S402), the input current supplied to the beam projector 100 ( A step S403 of setting the first control current I1 and the second control current I2 to the setting unit 330 with respect to Io is provided.

In addition, when the input current Io supplied to the beam projector 100 is determined as the first control current I1 set in the setting unit 330 (S404), the auxiliary device 400 is turned on. If it is determined that the control signal for operating (or referred to as "installation") (S405), and the second control current (I2) set in the setting unit 330 (S404), then the auxiliary device 400 It is characterized in that it comprises a step (S406) for outputting a control signal for turning off (or also referred to as "release").

On the other hand, by receiving a control signal for operating (On) or (Off) the auxiliary device 400 (S405) (S406), at least two or more of the auxiliary device 400 (On) or It characterized in that it further comprises the step (S407) of outputting a control signal by determining the Off (operation) order.

In addition, if the auxiliary device 400 is not interlocked with the beam projector 100 operation (S402), at this time, by manually controlling the auxiliary device 400 (On) operation or off (Off) operation ( It may be desirable to further provide S408).

In addition, the first control current I1 set in the setting unit 330 is the power line 110 when an input power for operating the beam projector 100 on is supplied through the power line 110. It is characterized by the fact that it is the electric current (A) which flows into).

In addition, the second control current I2 set in the setting unit 330 is not supplied with input power to the beam projector 100 to turn off the beam projector 100 through the power line 110. It is characterized in that the current (A) flowing through the power supply line 110 when not.

In addition, the auxiliary device 400 linked to the beam projector 100 includes at least one of an electric screen, an illumination, an electric curtain, and an elevation for the beam projector, but this should not be limited to the cases listed above. .

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, and the like can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention through the above description.

Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the embodiments as mentioned, it will be preferred to be defined by the claims of the present invention.

The present invention is a technology for automatically turning on or off an auxiliary device by interworking with the beam projector operation, which is expected to be applicable to industrial applications in terms of conveniently improving a conference room environment. It is a very likely invention.

1 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a conventional beam projector is used.

FIG. 2 is a first exemplary block diagram schematically showing a circuit configuration for controlling an auxiliary device interworking with a beam projector according to the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of a second exemplary embodiment schematically showing a circuit configuration for controlling an auxiliary device interworking with a beam projector according to the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process for controlling an auxiliary device linked to a beam projector according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100: Beam Projector 110: Power Line

200: detection unit 300: control unit (Unit)

310: control unit 320: signal switching unit

330: setting unit 340: determination unit

370: storage unit 380, 381-384: switching unit

400: auxiliary equipment

Claims (12)

In the device for detecting the input current (Io) supplied to the beam projector (100) in the sensing unit (200) for the cooperative control of the auxiliary device (400); The determination unit 340 for determining whether the input current Io sensed by the detector 200 is at least one of the first control current I1 and the second control current I2 set by the setting unit 330. ; The input current Io sensed by the detector 200 is determined; a) outputting a control signal for turning on the auxiliary device 400 when it is determined by the determination unit 340 based on the set first control current I1; And b) a control unit 310 outputting a control signal for turning off the auxiliary device 400 when it is determined by the determination unit 340 based on the set second control current I2; And On or off operation sequence for at least two or more auxiliary devices 400 connected to the beam projector 100 as an auxiliary device 400 by receiving the control signal output from the controller 310. As A signal switching unit 320 outputting a control signal to the switching unit 380; Control device of the auxiliary device, characterized in that configured to include. The method of claim 1, wherein the signal conversion unit 320; At least one of a signal delay circuit, a sequence circuit, a timer circuit, and a macro function for sequentially controlling the output signal; Control device of the auxiliary device further comprises a. In the device for detecting the input current (Io) supplied to the beam projector (100) in the sensing unit (200) for the cooperative control of the auxiliary device (400); The determination unit 340 for determining whether the input current Io sensed by the detector 200 is at least one of the first control current I1 and the second control current I2 set by the setting unit 330. ; The input current Io sensed by the detector 200 is determined; a) outputting a control signal for switching on the auxiliary device 400 to the switching unit 380 when it is determined by the determination unit 340 based on the set first control current I1; And b) a control unit 310 outputting a control signal to the switching unit 380 for turning off the auxiliary device 400 when it is determined by the determination unit 340 based on the set second control current I2; Control device of the auxiliary device, characterized in that configured to include. The method of claim 1 or 3, wherein the switching unit (380); A plurality of switches 381-384 matching each auxiliary device 400; Control device of the auxiliary device further comprises a. The method of claim 1 or 3, wherein the first control current (I1) set by the setting unit (330); A current A flowing through the power line 110 when an input power for turning on the beam projector 100 is supplied through the power line 110; Control device of the auxiliary device, characterized in that. The method of claim 1 or 3, wherein the second control current (I2) set in the setting unit (330); A current A flowing through the power line 110 when no input power is supplied to the beam projector 100 to turn off the beam projector 100 through the power line 110; Control device of the auxiliary device, characterized in that. According to claim 1 or 3, wherein the auxiliary device 400 is linked to the beam projector (100); At least one of an electric screen, an illumination, an electric curtain, and an elevation for a beam projector is included; Control device of the interlocking auxiliary device, characterized in that. In order to supply power to the control unit 300 (S401), and to automatically control the auxiliary device 400 to the beam projector 100 (S402), the input current Io supplied to the beam projector 100 Setting a first control current I1 and a second control current I2 with respect to each other (S403); An input current Io supplied to the beam projector 100; a) if it is determined that the first control current I1 is set (S404), and outputs a control signal for turning on the auxiliary device 400 (S405); And b) if it is determined as the set second control current I2 (S404), outputting a control signal for turning off the auxiliary device 400 (S406); Control method of an auxiliary device, characterized in that comprises a. The method of claim 8, further comprising: receiving a control signal for operating the auxiliary device 400 on or off (S405) (S406); Outputting a control signal by determining an on or off operation order of at least two auxiliary devices 400; Control method of the auxiliary device, characterized in that further comprises. The method of claim 8, further comprising: if the auxiliary device 400 does not interlock with the beam projector 100 in operation (S402); Manually controlling the auxiliary device 400 to perform an on operation or an off operation (S407); Control method of the auxiliary device, characterized in that further comprises. The method of claim 8, wherein the set first control current (I1); A current A flowing through the power line 110 when an input power for turning on the beam projector 100 is supplied through the power line 110; Control method of an auxiliary device characterized in that. The method of claim 8, wherein the set second control current (I2); A current A flowing through the power line 110 when no input power is supplied to the beam projector 100 to turn off the beam projector 100 through the power line 110; Control method of an auxiliary device characterized in that.

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