RU193187U1 - MULTIFUNCTIONAL OPERATOR PANEL - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of processing and displaying information. The technical result consists in reducing the time to manage and configure the displayed information that simultaneously arrives through several communication channels. The device comprises a processor module, a display module, a backlight adjustment module, a control unit comprising at least one button keyboard module, a discrete signal module, wherein the display module consists of at least one independent display associated with the corresponding module a button keyboard, wherein at least one output of the backlight adjustment module is connected to a first input of at least one button keyboard module and a corresponding second input of at least one at least one output of the keypad module is connected to the corresponding input of the discrete signal module, the outputs of which are digital control channels, digital channels of video signals are connected to the inputs of the processor module, and at least one output of the processor module is connected with the first input of at least one display, the output of which is designed to provide the touch coordinates of the display. 4 s.p. f-ly, 1 ill.

Description

The utility model relates to the field of processing and displaying information and can be used in information control aircraft and ship systems, as well as in any areas of technology where processing and displaying of various information simultaneously arriving via several communication channels is required.

A multifunctional on-board indicator is known from the prior art (patent RU No. 2162204 C1, publ. 01.20.2001, Bull. No. 2) comprising a display module consisting of a single video indicator, a processor module forming an array of displayed information, a video information exchange highway, a system highway information exchange, electronic computer, long-term storage device, input-output adapter, control unit, consisting of a set of multi-function buttons, television video adapter with Knob brightness and contrast control, the television signal generator, videoindikatora illumination lamp with dimmer, the control device, a fan forced ventilation, heater videoindikatora, control voltage generator videoindikatorov illumination lamps, temperature sensors, and light, and videoindikator formed as a single LCD.

The disadvantages of this known analogue are the limited capabilities for the simultaneous reception and display of video information simultaneously received via several communication channels, for a long time to process the incoming information and the bulkiness of the equipment.

As the closest analogue, a multifunctional panel was selected (patent RU No. 160963 U1, publ. 04/10/2016, Bull. No. 10), containing a display module made in the form of a single liquid crystal display, a control unit made in the form of one or more button modules keyboards with built-in backlight and adjustable brightness, a processor module, a mezzanine module and an interface module that provides independent reception, format conversion and scaling of video information coming in digital and analog communication channels.

The closest analogue allows simultaneously and independently receiving, converting and displaying video information received via digital and analog communication channels, performing functions of implementing a human-machine interface, synthesis of digital terrain maps, functions of calculating data and controlling external devices via information channels of interaction in accordance with the established software, and also perform user authorization functions before loading the operating system.

At the same time, the drawback of the closest analogue is a long time to control the displayed information simultaneously arriving through several communication channels, caused by the need to alternately configure each of the video images simultaneously displayed on one display.

The technical task to which the claimed utility model is directed is to reduce the time for managing and adjusting the displayed information simultaneously arriving through several communication channels.

Achievable technical result consists in quick setup of video images simultaneously arriving through several communication channels, reducing the operator’s load and increasing the convenience of working with video information, as well as acquiring additional features consisting in the interchangeability of panel elements responsible for displaying information, which is especially important in case of unexpected failure of any of these elements.

The problem is solved, and the technical result is achieved due to the fact that the multifunctional operator panel includes a processor module, a display module, a backlight adjustment module, a control unit containing at least one button keyboard module.

The claimed device differs from the closest analogue in that it additionally includes a discrete signal module, wherein the display module consists of at least one independent display connected to the corresponding button keyboard module, and at least one output of the backlight adjustment module is connected to the first input of at least one button keyboard module and the corresponding second input of at least one display, wherein at least one output of the button keyboard module is connected to the corresponding input of the module of discrete signals, the outputs of which are digital control channels, digital channels of video signals are connected to the inputs of the processor module, and at least one output of the processor module is connected to the first input of the display, the output of which is designed to provide the touch coordinates of this display.

Besides:

- at least one display has a touch control function;

- the device contains forced air fans;

- at least one button keyboard module has a built-in backlight and adjustable brightness;

- LEDs are used as a backlight source.

The display module is used to receive and display incoming video information on one or more independent displays with the output of the touch coordinates of the corresponding display via a digital interface, for example, USB 2.0.

If there is one display, one type of incoming video information is displayed on it. If there are several independent displays, the device allows you to simultaneously display several different independent video images, and on each display you can display any one of the incoming video images, for example, display the same video images on all displays, which allows the displays in this case to be interchangeable. In addition, the device allows you to configure video images in a convenient way for the operator in any order with the choice of brightness, contrast and scale in order to quickly and conveniently control the modes of video images, which is achieved using the corresponding display button posts that issue commands to switch the processor module.

The control block is located on the front surface of the multifunctional operator panel and consists of one or more button keyboard modules (a set of multi-function buttons, button posts) electrically integrated into a matrix, each display having its own button keyboard module, which allows reducing setup and control time information displayed on the display, since this requires only one action by pressing a single button corresponding to the display of the button module hydrochloric keyboard, while, in the case of the closest analog it requires to carry out several consecutive steps to configure.

The backlight adjustment module provides backlight and brightness control for one or more displays, as well as one or more modules of the button keyboard, which ensures the convenience of the operator, which consists in reducing his fatigue, which affects possible errors in operation.

The processor module is used to receive video information via digital communication channels, for example, DVI, HDMI, Ethernet 100/1000, etc., and also output video images to the display module via digital communication channels, for example, LVDS, etc.

The discrete signal module is connected to the control unit and provides the reception of signals from the control unit and the issuance of control commands via digital interfaces, for example, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485.

Reception and delivery of signals via digital communication channels is faster and more reliable than analogue communication channels present in the nearest analogue.

Forced air fans are designed to maintain the operating temperature of the display module.

The essence of the proposed technical solution is illustrated by a functional diagram (Fig.).

The multifunctional operator panel contains (Fig.):

- display module 1, consisting of one or more independent displays (1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n );

- a block of controls 2, consisting of one or more button posts (2 ₁ , 2 ₂ , ... 2 _n );

- backlight adjustment module 3;

- processor module 4;

- module of discrete signals 5;

- channels for issuing touch coordinates of displays 6 (6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , ... 6 _n );

- external digital channels of video signals 7 (7 ₁ , 7 ₂ , ... 7 _m );

- external digital control channels 8.

Sources of video information are, for example, television and thermal imaging cameras, navigation computers, etc.

If there are several displays 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ ,. ... 1 _n , different video information coming through several communication channels can be displayed simultaneously, for example, if there are three displays on one of them, a TV image can be displayed, on the other - a TPV image, on the third is a navigation frame. Also, on one of the displays of the display module 1, you can display the service menu, etc.

The control unit 2 provides the following functions:

- switching video images;

- prompt switching of equipment operation modes;

- enable / disable video display functions.

If there are several displays, each display 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n corresponds to its own module of the keypad 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ , ... 2 _n .

Moreover, each module of the button keyboard 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ , ... 2 _n controls the video image of the corresponding display 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n .

The backlight adjustment module 3 provides backlighting and brightness control for each display 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n and each module of the keypad 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ , ... 2 _n .

The processor module 4 is used for receiving video information from external sources 7 (7 ₁ , 7 ₂ , ... 7 _m ) via digital communication channels and outputting video images to the display module 1 (1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n ) also via digital communication channels.

The discrete signals module 5 provides the reception of signals from the control unit 2 (2 ₁ , 2 ₂ , ... 2 _n ) and the issuance of control commands via digital interfaces to external digital control channels 8.

Communication channels with external devices 6 (6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , ... 6 _n ) transmit the coordinates of the touch of one or more displays (1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n ). Moreover, as a rule, each of the independent displays 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n has the function of issuing the touch coordinates of the touch display and is connected with the corresponding external device 6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , ... 6 _n .

Through digital channels of video signals (7 ₁ , 7 ₂ , ... 7 _m ), video information comes from external sources 7 to processor module 4.

In order to avoid overheating and ensure the required operating temperature, one or more displays (1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n ) can be equipped with forced air fans (not shown in Fig.).

The device operates as follows.

Video information via digital communication channels (7 ₁ , 7 ₂ , ... 7 _m ) is sent to processor module 4, which converts it for display also through digital communication channels on display module 1. Using the backlight adjustment module 3, the backlight brightness of one or several displays is adjusted (1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n ), as well as the brightness of the backlight of one or more modules of the button keyboard (2 ₁ , 2 ₂ , ... 2 _n ) of the control unit 2, which ensures the operator’s convenience with video information, increasing his attention and reducing fatigue resulting in oh mistakes may be made.

Since each display 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n has its own module of the button keyboard 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ , ... 2 _n , which controls the video image of the corresponding display (1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n ), video images are quickly adjusted by one action for each pair “display - module of the keypad”, which, compared with the closest analogue, reduces the time to control the displayed information simultaneously arriving through several communication channels 7, at least 2 times, due to the fact that the setting of each video image is the closest tax outputted on one display at the same time with others, requires several successive sequential action with the help of push-button station.

In addition, it is possible for each display (1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n ) to switch video sources 7, control the output video modes, change the brightness, contrast and scale of the video image. Convenient video settings reduce operator workload. In the event of an unexpected failure of any of the displays (1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n ), the necessary information is stored and displayed on the working elements of display module 1. Signals from the button posts (2 ₁ , 2 ₂ , ... 2 _n ) of the unit controls 2 enter the discrete signal module 5, where they are converted to digital form and digitally transmitted to external control devices 8. Compared with the closest analogue, the claimed device excludes analog communication channels and uses only digital ones, which increases the speed and reliability of transmission with ignals. Each of the independent displays (1 ₁ , 1 ₂ , ... 1 _n ) gives to the external devices (6 ₁ , 6 ₂ , ... 6 _n ) the touch coordinates of the touch displays. The presence of touch control functions also reduces the time of the operator, since it does not require additional actions to switch the controls 2. The presence of the control unit 2 such functions as changing the brightness, changing the color, changing the display mode, increasing / decreasing the size of the video image increases the usability operator and reduces his fatigue, resulting in increased speed and quality of the job.

The claimed technical solution has small dimensions and weight, provides regulatory specifications under various operating conditions and reduces the time for the operator to manage the displayed information simultaneously received via several digital communication channels. In addition, the claimed device provides functions for implementing a human-machine interface, synthesis of digital terrain maps and functions for controlling external devices through information channels of interaction in accordance with the installed software, as well as user authorization functions before loading the operating system.

Using this technical solution allows using a well-known multifunctional operator panel, which is convenient in operation and has increased reliability, using well-known modern technologies and existing components on the market.

Claims (5)

1. A multifunctional operator panel, including a processor module, a display module, a backlight adjustment module, a control unit comprising at least one button keyboard module, characterized in that it further includes a discrete signal module, wherein the display module consists of at least at least one independent display associated with the corresponding module of the button keyboard, and at least one output of the backlight control module is connected to the first input of at least one mode for the keypad and the corresponding second input of at least one display, at least one output of the keypad module is connected to the corresponding input of the discrete signal module, the outputs of which are digital control channels, digital video signal channels are connected to the inputs of the processor module moreover, at least one output of the processor module is connected to the first input of at least one display, the output of which is designed to provide the touch coordinates of the display. 2. The multifunctional operator panel according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one display has a touch control function. 3. The multifunctional operator panel according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises forced air fans. 4. The multifunctional operator panel according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one module of the button keyboard has a built-in backlight and adjustable brightness. 5. The multifunctional operator panel according to claim 4, characterized in that LEDs are used as a backlight source.

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