TWI748156B - Switch, display holding method, and display holding program - Google Patents

Abstract

The switch of the present invention is provided with: an operating part that accepts operations for sending control signals; a power storage part that stores power generated by operating the operating part; a communication part that uses power to send and receive control signals; and The display unit displays the results of transmission and reception, and keeps the display.

Description

Switch, display holding method, and display holding program

The present invention relates to a technology for displaying the results of receiving and sending control signals.

The configuration described in Patent Document 1 is a self-powered remote control device that uses the power generated by the remote control device to display setting information for controlling the machine. In addition, control is performed by sending the setting information.

[Prior Technical Literature]

[Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] JP 2017-20284 A

However, when the structure of Patent Document 1 is used, only the setting information for control is displayed, and the delivery confirmation of the setting information is not performed. In other words, the user cannot confirm whether the setting information is normally sent to the controlled device.

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to use the power generated by the self-generating device to send and receive control information, and to maintain the display of the result of the sending and receiving.

This switch is equipped with: an operating part, which accepts operations for sending control signals; a power storage part, It stores the power generated by operating the operating part; the communication part uses power to send and receive control signals; and the display part displays the results of the sending and receiving and keeps the display.

In this configuration, based on the power stored in the switch itself, the transmission and reception of the control signal and the display of the transmission and reception results can be maintained.

The transceiver part of the switch can also perform wireless communication.

In this configuration, there is no need for cables connected to the switch, and no wiring space for the cables is required, so that the space saving effect can be obtained.

The display part of the switch can also change the display when the operation part is re-operated.

In this configuration, the power generated by re-operation can be used to change the display.

The operating part of the switch can also be a push button type. In addition, the power storage unit of the switch can also store the power when the operating unit is pressed or released.

In this structure, the acceleration of the push button switch can be used to easily store electric power in the power storage unit.

The display part of the switch can also be electronic paper.

In this configuration, there is no need for power to maintain the displayed information, and power consumption can be suppressed.

According to the present invention, the power generated by the self-generating device can be used to send and receive control information, and the display of the result of the sending and receiving can be maintained.

10: switch

20: receiver

110: Operation Department

115: shell

120: Power Supply Department

121: Power Generation Department

122: Rectifier

123: Power Storage Department

124: Stabilization Department

125: Voltage Monitoring Department

130: Executive Circuit Department

131: Cut off control unit

132: Control Department

133: Transceiver Department

134: Display

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a switch 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the switch 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is the waveform of the output voltage when the switch 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention is pressed and released picture.

Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the control of the switch 10 in the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing the control of the switch 10 in the second embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a mode for implementing the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

˙Application example

First, an example to which the present invention is applied will be explained using FIG. 1. Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a switch 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The switch is, for example, a push button type wireless switch, and wireless communication is performed. In the following embodiments, as a specific example of control, a push-button wireless switch is used, but it can also be applied to the control of other operation switches.

The switch 10 includes an operation unit 110, a power supply unit 120 and an execution circuit unit 130. The power supply unit 120 includes a power generation unit 121, a rectification unit 122, a power storage unit 123, a stabilization unit 124, and a voltage monitoring unit 125. The execution circuit unit 130 includes a disconnection control unit 131, a control unit 132, a transmission/reception unit 133, and a display unit 134. Furthermore, the transceiver unit 133 is the communication unit of the present invention.

The user presses the operation unit 110. Thereby, a part of the operating part 110 acts on the power generating part 121, and the power generating part 121 generates power. Thereby, the voltage monitoring unit 125 determines that the operation unit 110 is pressed. Although not shown in particular, the operation unit 110 includes an acceleration generating unit. The acceleration generating unit is configured to generate acceleration for accelerating the moving speed of the power generating shaft by using elastic force or the like in response to the operation of the operating unit 110. At this time, the acceleration is given to the power generation unit 121. With this, effective power generation can be achieved as shown below.

The power generation unit 121 outputs the power obtained by power generation to the rectification unit 122. Although not shown in particular, the power generation part 121 includes a power generation shaft that moves in a direction to be operated by operating the operation part 110; and an electromagnetic induction member that is formed with a through hole through which the power generation shaft is partially inserted . When the operating portion 110 is operated, the power generating shaft moves in a direction to be inserted into the through hole of the electromagnetic induction member. send The electric part 121 generates electromotive force by the movement of the power generating shaft in the through hole, that is, the change of the insertion amount of the power generating shaft through the through hole. More specifically, the power generation unit 121 uses electromagnetic induction, and the power generation amount changes according to the moving speed of the power generation shaft. The faster the moving speed, the greater the power generation amount.

The rectification unit 122 rectifies the AC power into DC power. The rectification unit 122 outputs the rectified DC power to the power storage unit 123.

The power storage unit 123 stores DC power. In addition, the power storage unit 123 outputs the power required for the transmission of the control signal and the result display to the stabilization unit 124.

The stabilization unit 124 supplies electric power to the execution circuit unit 130. The stabilizing part 124 is, for example, a MOS-FET. The stabilization unit 124 is connected to the cut control unit 131. The cut-off control unit 131 controls the supply of power to the control unit 132, the transceiver unit 133, and the display unit 134.

The control unit 132 outputs the control signal to the transceiver unit 133. In addition, the control unit 132 performs display control of the display unit 134. More specifically, the control unit 132 performs control related to the display of the transmission and reception results of the display unit 134 and the clearing of the display.

The transceiver 133 transmits the control signal and the SYN packet to the receiver 20 connected to the control target device. The transmitting and receiving unit 133 receives the SYN+ACK packet from the control target device via the receiver 20 as a result of the transmission and reception. The transmission and reception unit 133 outputs the transmission and reception result to the control unit 132.

The control unit 132 outputs the transmission and reception result to the display unit 134. The display unit 134 is a display state-maintaining display device. The display unit 134 displays the result of the transmission and reception, and keeps the display of the result of the transmission and reception during the next time (when the operation unit 110 is pressed again) before the operation unit 110 is pressed down.

The display unit 134 is, for example, electronic paper of a liquid crystal type, and can express the results of transmission and reception by changing the display or color. For example, when the sending and receiving result is normal, it becomes colored, and when the sending and receiving result is abnormal, it becomes colorless.

Next, the user releases the pressed state of the operating unit 110. As a result, a part of the operating portion 110 acts in a direction opposite to when pressed, and the power generating portion 121 generates power. With this, the voltage monitoring unit 125 It is determined that the operation part 110 is released. At this time, the acceleration is also generated to efficiently generate electricity.

The power generation unit 121 outputs the negative power obtained by power generation to the rectification unit 122.

The rectifier 122 rectifies the AC power to make it the required DC power. The rectification unit 122 outputs the rectified DC power to the power storage unit 123. The power storage unit 123 stores DC power.

That is, in order to transmit the control signal, the electric power generated by operating the operating unit 110 can be used for the transmission of the control signal and the display of the result of the transmission and reception of the control signal, and the display state of the result of the transmission and reception can be maintained. Moreover, no other power supply is needed for the transmission of control signals and the display of the results of the transmission and reception of control signals, which can realize cost reduction.

In addition, the electric power during the pressing operation of the operating unit 110 and the releasing operation of the operating unit 110 can be stored in the power storage unit 123, and the electric power can be stored more efficiently.

In addition, since the display unit 134 is electronic paper, in order to maintain the display, no electricity is required, so that the power saving effect can be obtained.

˙Configuration example 1

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a switch 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the switch of the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a waveform diagram of the output voltage when the switch of the first embodiment of the present invention is pressed and released. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the control of the switch in the first embodiment of the present invention.

Based on the structure of the switch 10 in FIG. 1 described above, a more specific example of the structure will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

As shown in FIG. 2, the switch 10 includes a housing 115. The casing 115 includes an operation unit 110 and a display unit 134.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the receiver 20 connected to a PLC or the like as a control target device performs control by receiving a signal sent from the transceiver unit 133. In addition, the receiver 20 transmits the reception result to the transmitting and receiving unit 133.

More specifically, the transceiver unit 133 transmits the control signal and the SYN packet to the receiver 20. The receiver 20 receives the control signal and sends a SYN+ACK packet to the transceiver 133. Transceiver 133 Receive the SYN+ACK packet, and confirm that the control signal has been delivered to the receiver 20.

The transmission and reception unit 133 outputs the transmission and reception result to the control unit 132. The control unit 132 outputs the transmission and reception result to the display unit 134. Furthermore, the display portion 134 is a display device of a display state maintaining type.

The display unit 134 displays the results of transmission and reception. Furthermore, the display or color of the display unit 134 is changed according to the result of the transmission and reception. As described above, for example, when the transmission and reception result is normal, it becomes colored, and when the transmission and reception result is abnormal, it becomes colorless.

Furthermore, the display unit 134 may also be an electrophoretic electronic paper or a dot matrix (TFT type) electronic paper. In this case, it can also display the result of sending and receiving or the sentence indicating the control signal.

FIG. 3 is an example of a waveform diagram of the output voltage during the operation of the pressing operation part 110 and the operation of the release operation part 110. As shown in FIG. The left side of FIG. 3 is when the operation portion 110 is pressed down, and the right side of FIG. 3 is when the operation portion 110 is released.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the operating part 110 is pressed, a positive voltage is output, and when the operating part 110 is released, a negative voltage is output. According to this, it is possible to judge the operation of pressing the operation part 110 and the operation of releasing the operation part 110. In addition, when the operation part 110 is pressed, a threshold value may be set in advance, and when the threshold value is exceeded, it is determined that the operation part 110 is pressed.

Using the flowchart of FIG. 4, the control of the switch in the first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

In order to send the control signal, the operating unit 110 itself is pressed. Thereby, the power generating unit 121 generates a positive voltage (S101).

As described above, the power generation unit 121 supplies electric power to the execution circuit unit 130 via the power generation unit 121, the rectification unit 122, the power storage unit 123, and the stabilization unit 124 (S102).

The control unit 132 clears the display of the display unit 134 (S103).

The control unit 132 outputs a control signal to the transceiver unit 133, and the transceiver unit 133 transmits the control signal to the receiver 20 (S104).

The transceiver 133 can receive the reception from the receiver 20 connected to the controlled device In the case of sending a result (S105: Yes), the sending and receiving result is displayed on the display unit 134 (S106).

When the transmitting and receiving unit 133 cannot receive the result of transmitting and receiving from the receiver 20 connected to the control device (S105: No), it does not display anything on the display unit 134 (S116).

The shutoff control unit 131 shuts off the power supply unit 120 and the execution circuit unit 130 (S107). Furthermore, since the display unit 134 is a display state retention type, even if the power supply is stopped, the display content can be maintained.

Next, the operation unit 110 releases the state of being pressed. Thereby, the operating unit 110 generates a negative voltage (S108).

The operation unit 110 stores the power storage unit 123 via the power generation unit 121 and the rectification unit 122 (S109).

That is, the electric power generated by operating the operating part 110 can be used for the transmission of the control signal and the display of the result of the transmission and reception of the control signal, and the display state can be maintained. Moreover, no other power supply is needed for the transmission of control signals and the display of the results of the transmission and reception of control signals, which can realize cost reduction. The above content is especially effective for wireless switches that are difficult to supply power from the outside.

The display unit 134 can be used to maintain the results of transmission and reception, and the visibility of the user is improved. In addition, since the display unit 134 is electronic paper, in order to maintain the display state, power is not required, and thus the power saving effect can be obtained.

˙Configuration example 2

Next, the outline of the switch of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 5. FIG. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing the control of the switch 10 in the second embodiment of the present invention.

In the second embodiment, compared with the first embodiment, the execution procedure of the control is different. The other points are the same as the first embodiment, and the description of the same parts will be omitted.

In order to send the control signal, the operating unit 110 itself is pressed. Thereby, the power generating unit 121 generates a positive voltage (S201).

As described above, the power generation unit 121 is connected via the power generation unit 121, the rectification unit 122, and the power storage unit 123. And the stabilization unit 124 supplies electric power to the execution circuit unit 130 (S202).

The control unit 132 outputs a control signal to the transceiver unit 133, and the transceiver unit 133 transmits the control signal to the receiver 20 (S203).

When the transmitting and receiving unit 133 cannot receive the transmitting and receiving result from the receiver 20 (S204: Yes), the display unit 134 displays the transmitting and receiving result (S205). When receiving the sending and receiving result, the timer is started. The timer refers to a timer that counts down within a predetermined time. For example, the timer is 180 seconds.

When the transmission and reception unit 133 cannot receive the transmission result from the receiver 20 (S204: No), nothing is displayed on the display unit 134 (S215).

The shutdown control unit 131 disconnects the power supply unit 120 and the execution circuit unit 130 (S206).

Next, the operation unit 110 releases the state of being pressed. Thereby, the operating unit 110 generates a negative voltage (S207).

The operation unit 110 stores the power storage unit 123 via the power generation unit 121 and the rectification unit 122 (S208).

When the count of the countdown timer received in step S204 becomes 0, the display unit 134 updates the display state of the display unit 134 (S209).

Even with this configuration, the power generated by operating the operating unit 110 can be used for the transmission of the control signal and the display of the result of the transmission and reception of the control signal, and the display state can be maintained. In this way, the user's visibility is improved. Moreover, no other power supply is needed for the transmission of control signals and the display of the results of the transmission and reception of control signals, which can realize cost reduction.

In addition, since the display unit 134 is electronic paper, in order to maintain the display state, power is not required, and thus the power saving effect can be obtained.

Furthermore, by using the timer to automatically update the display, the user will not make a mistake in the next operation, and the convenience is improved. Furthermore, in the above example, the time information of the timer is set to 180 Seconds, but can also be less than 180 seconds or more than 180 seconds, and the settings can be consistent with the actual environment.

10‧‧‧Switch

20‧‧‧Receiver

110‧‧‧Operation Department

120‧‧‧Power Department

121‧‧‧Power Generation Department

122‧‧‧Rectification part

123‧‧‧Power Storage Department

124‧‧‧Stabilization Department

125‧‧‧Voltage Monitoring Department

130‧‧‧Executive circuit department

131‧‧‧Cut off control unit

132‧‧‧Control Department

133‧‧‧Transceiver Department

134‧‧‧Display

Claims (7)

A switch comprising: an operating unit that accepts operations for sending control signals; a power generating unit, a power generating shaft that moves in response to the operation of the operating unit and generates power; a power storage unit that stores electric power generated by the power generating unit; and communication Section, which uses the power to transmit and receive the control signal; and a display section, which displays the results of the transmission and reception, and maintains the display; the power generation section has an acceleration generated by the operation of the operation section to accelerate the movement of the power generation shaft mechanism. The switch according to claim 1, wherein the communication unit performs wireless communication. The switch according to claim 1, wherein the display unit changes the display when the operation unit is re-operated. The switch according to claim 1, wherein the operation unit is a push button type, and the power storage unit stores the electric power when the operation unit is pressed or released. The switch according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display unit is electronic paper. A display holding method, comprising the following steps: in the operating part, the step of receiving the operation for sending the control signal; the step of moving the power generating shaft of the power generating part to correspond to the operation of the operating part and generating power; generating the power from the power generating part The step of storing the power in the power storage unit; the step of using the power stored in the power storage unit to transmit and receive the control signal with the communication unit; and the step of displaying the results of the transmission and reception in the communication unit on the display unit and maintaining the display ; The above-mentioned power generation part has an operation for the above-mentioned operation part, which accelerates the movement of the above-mentioned power generation shaft plus Speed generating mechanism. A display maintaining program that makes a computer installed on a switch execute steps, wherein the switch is: in an operating part, receiving an operation for sending a control signal; the power generating shaft of the power generating part moves and moves in response to the operation of the above operating part Power generation; the power generated by the power generation unit is stored in a power storage unit; the power generation unit has an acceleration generating mechanism that accelerates the movement of the power generation shaft for the operation of the operation unit; this step is to use the power stored in the power storage unit For power, the communication unit performs the steps of sending and receiving the control signal; and displaying the result of the sending and receiving in the communication unit on the display unit, and the steps of maintaining the display.

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