WO2006106682A1

WO2006106682A1 - Device for changing light emission condition, remote control device, method for changing light emission condition, program for the method, and recording medium having the program thereon

Info

Publication number: WO2006106682A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/306322
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tadashi Sasaki
Original assignee: Pioneer Corporation
Priority date: 2005-03-31
Filing date: 2006-03-28
Publication date: 2006-10-12

Abstract

When a remote control section (150) of a navigation device recognizes that input operation of an operation button by a user is performed with the remote control section mounted on a holder section, the remote control section sends a processing signal to a body section using infrared light emitted by an LED (211) of a light emission section (210), the LED (211) being adapted for emission directed diagonally to the upper side. When the remote control section (150) recognizes input operation with the remote control section separated from the holder section, it sends a processing signal to the body section by using infrared light emitted by an LED (212) of the light emission section (210), LED (212) being adapted for emission directed to the front.

Description

Specification

Light emission state changing device, remote control device, light emission state changing method, program thereof, and recording medium recording the program

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a light emission state changing device, a remote operation device, and a light emission state change for changing a light emission state in a light emitting means for emitting light to an object according to a setting content set by an input operation. The present invention relates to a method, a program thereof, and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

Background art

Conventionally, there has been known a remote control device for operating a processing execution device remotely by transmitting a processing signal to the processing execution device using light emitted from a light emitting means by electric power. In such a remote control device, even if the remote control device is used while being held by the user or is used while being fixed to the holder, the processing signal is reliably transmitted to the processing execution device. In order to obtain it, a configuration is known in which light is emitted from a light emitting means with a certain intensity!

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0003] By the way, the configuration as described above is used in a state of being close to the processing execution apparatus when used while being held by a user, and is used in a state of being fixed to a holder. Can be used in a state of being separated from the processing execution device rather than being held by the user. However, in such a configuration, the processing signal is transmitted by light, which is weaker than the situation in which the processing apparatus is moved closer to the processing apparatus by the user's holding, that is, the state is fixed to the holder and separated from the processing apparatus power. An example is the problem that even in situations where it can be acquired, light with the same intensity as in the situation where it is fixed to the holder is emitted, which may cause unnecessary power consumption. .

An object of the present invention is to appropriately change a light emission state in a light emitting unit that emits light to an object in accordance with setting contents set by an input operation in view of such a situation or the like. To provide a light emission state changing device, a remote control device, a light emission state changing method, a program thereof, and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

Means for solving the problem

[0005] The light emission state changing device of the present invention is a light emission state changing device that changes the light emission state of the light emitting means that emits light to an object according to the setting content set by the input operation. An operation state detection unit that detects an execution state of the input operation; an emission change unit that changes an emission direction of light emitted from the light emitting unit based on the execution state detected by the operation state detection unit; It is characterized by comprising.

[0006] The light emission state changing device of the present invention is a light emission state changing device for changing the light emission state in the light emitting means for emitting light to an object in accordance with the setting content set by the input operation. An operation state detection unit that detects an execution state of the input operation; and an emission change unit that changes the intensity of light emitted from the light emitting unit based on the execution state detected by the operation state detection unit. It is characterized by having.

[0007] The light emission state changing device of the present invention is a light emission state changing device that changes the light emission state of the light emitting means that emits light to an object according to the setting content set by the input operation. A holding unit held by a user, a light emitting unit disposing unit in which the light emitting unit is disposed so that the orientation with respect to the holding unit can be changed according to an execution state of the input operation, the holding unit, and And a light emission processing means that is arranged in at least one of the light emission means arrangement portions and emits the light emission means power light.

[0008] The remote control device of the present invention is provided with the above-described light emission state changing device of the present invention, the light emitting means whose light emission state is changed by the light emission state changing device, and an input operation that is provided. An operation unit that outputs an operation signal in response to an input operation, and a processing signal for causing the processing execution apparatus that performs various processes based on the operation signal from the operation unit to perform a predetermined process are generated. It is characterized by comprising processing signal generation means and processing signal transmission means for transmitting the processing signal to the processing execution apparatus using light emitted from the light emitting means.

[0009] The light emission state changing method of the present invention is subject to the setting contents set by the input operation. A light emission state changing method for changing the light emission state in a light emitting means for emitting light to an object, wherein an implementation state of the input operation is detected, and the light emission means force is also based on the detected implementation state. The emitting direction of the emitted light is changed.

[0010] The light emission state changing method of the present invention is a light emission state changing method for changing the light emission state in the light emitting means for emitting light to an object in accordance with the setting content set by the input operation. The input operation state is detected, and the intensity of light emitted from the light emitting means is changed based on the detected execution state.

[0011] The light emission state change program of the present invention is characterized in that the calculation means functions as the light emission state change device of the present invention described above.

The light emission state change program of the present invention is characterized by causing a calculation means to execute the above-described light emission state change method of the present invention.

[0013] A recording medium on which the light emission state change program of the present invention is recorded is characterized in that the light emission state change program of the present invention described above is recorded so as to be readable by an arithmetic means. Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of a navigation device according to a first embodiment, a second embodiment, and a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a remote control device in the first embodiment and the second embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an internal configuration of a remote controller unit in the first embodiment and the second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a remote controller unit in the first embodiment and the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an infrared emission state in a state where the remote controller unit in the first embodiment is attached to the holder unit.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an infrared emission state in a state where the remote controller unit in the first embodiment is detached from the holder unit.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an infrared emission state in a state where the remote controller unit in the second embodiment is attached to the holder unit. [8] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an infrared emission state in a state where the remote controller unit in the second embodiment is detached from the holder unit.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a remote control device according to the third embodiment.

圆 10A] A schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the remote controller unit in the third embodiment, showing a state where the case body at the front end of the remote controller is facing the front.

圆 10B] A schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the remote controller unit in the third embodiment, showing a state in which the case body at the distal end of the remote controller faces obliquely upward.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a remote controller unit in the third embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an infrared emission state in a state where the remote controller unit in the third embodiment is attached to the holder unit.

13] A schematic diagram showing an infrared emission state in a state in which the remote controller unit in the third embodiment is detached from the holder unit.

Explanation of symbols

110 Main unit as processing equipment

131 Light-receiving surface as an object

140, 310, 410 Remote control device

160 Case body constituting light emission state changing device

190, 500 Input means as operation means

202 Wear detection switch as a contacted part that constitutes the operation state detection unit and the light emission state change device

211 Diagonal LED for light emission

212 Front LED as light emitting means

220, 330 Processing unit as computing means

221 Processing signal generation means

222, 331 Operation state detection unit and light emission state control means as an emission change unit that also functions as detection processing means constituting the light emission state change device

223, 332, 522 Processing signal transmission means 250, 550 Holder part as mounting member constituting light emission state changing device

260 Holder base as mounting section

270 Detection pin as contact part

440 Case body as holding part constituting light emission state changing device

460 Case body as light emitting means disposing portion constituting light emitting state changing device

521 Light emission processing means as light emission processing means constituting light emission state changing device

510 LED as light emitting means

560 Holder base as mounting section

580 Tip contact part as urging part

LI, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7 Infrared as light

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[First Embodiment]

Hereinafter, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the first embodiment, a navigation device provided with a remote control device having the light emission state changing device of the present invention will be described as an example. FIG. I is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of the navigation device. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the remote control device. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the remote controller unit. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the remote controller unit. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an infrared emission state when the remote controller unit is mounted on the holder unit. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating an infrared emission state in a state where the remote controller unit is detached from the holder unit.

[0017] [Configuration of navigation device]

In FIG. 1, 100 is a navigation device. The navigation device 100 informs and guides traveling by informing information relating to movement of a moving body, for example, a vehicle. The navigation device 100 includes a main body 110 as a processing execution device, a remote operation device 140, and the like.

[0018] The main body 110 is formed in a substantially box shape having an internal space, for example, by metal or plastic, and is disposed in a state where the front portion 121 projects from the front surface P1 of the instrument panel portion P of the vehicle, for example. A housing 120 is provided. In the internal space of the housing 120, the vehicle A movement-related information processing unit (not shown) that performs various information processing related to movement is provided. In addition, the housing 120 is provided with a light receiving unit 130 having a light receiving surface 131 as an object disposed so as to face the front unit 121. The light receiving unit 130 receives infrared rays LI and L2 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) as light from the remote control device 140 on the light receiving surface 131. Then, the processing signal transmitted using the infrared rays LI and L2 is output to the movement related information processing unit, and the movement related information processing unit performs various processes corresponding to the processing signal.

Remote operation device 140 also operates a position force that separates main body 110 from main body 110.

The remote control device 140 includes a remote controller unit (hereinafter referred to as a remote control unit) 150 and a holder unit 250 as a mounting member.

[0020] The holder portion 250 is disposed, for example, in a so-called console box Q disposed between the driver seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle so as to be positioned below the light receiving portion 130 of the main body portion 110. Secure part 150 so that it does not fall. As shown in FIG. 2, the holder portion 250 has a holder base portion 260 as a mounting portion formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape with a material such as plastic. On one end side in the longitudinal direction of the upper surface of the holder base portion 260, a detection pin 270 as a substantially round bar-like contact portion disposed in a state where the axis is substantially orthogonal to the upper surface is provided. In addition, the holder base 260 is arranged on one side edge in the longitudinal direction and the other longitudinal end on the other side edge so as to protrude in a substantially rectangular plate shape in the same direction as the detection pin 270. A misalignment prevention section 280 is provided to prevent misalignment on the section 250.

The remote control unit 150 remotely operates the main body unit 110 by transmitting processing signals for causing the main body unit 110 to perform various processes to the light receiving unit 130 using infrared rays L 1 and L 2. This remote control unit 150 is appropriately attached to the holder unit 250 so as to be positioned obliquely below the light receiving unit 130. The remote controller 150 includes a substantially rectangular box-shaped case body 160 having an internal space made of, for example, plastic. The case body 160 includes a lower case 161 whose upper surface and front surface are open over two surfaces, an upper case 162 whose lower surface and front surface are open over two surfaces and closing the upper surface of the lower case 161, and a rear surface where the lower case 161 is open. And a front closing member 163 that closes the front surface of the upper case 162. [0022] The lower case 161 is formed in, for example, a substantially rectangular shape smaller than the holder base portion 260 in a plan view, for example, by a plastic having no permeability. A pin insertion hole 161A (see FIG. 3) having an approximately the same diameter as the detection pin 270 and through which the detection pin 270 is inserted is formed in the lower surface of the lower case 161. The upper case 162 is formed of the same material as that of the lower case 161, for example, in a substantially rectangular shape that is substantially the same as the holder base 260 in a plan view. A button insertion hole 162A into which an operation button 191 of an input means 190 (described later) is inserted is formed at a substantially center on the upper surface of the upper case 162. The front blocking member 163 is made of, for example, plastic that transmits infrared rays LI and L2. The upper surface portion 163A and the front surface portion 163B of the front blocking member 163 transmit infrared rays LI and L2 that are appropriately emitted from the light emitting unit 210 described later.

[0023] In case 160, detection pin 270 of holder portion 250 is passed through pin through-hole 161A of lower case 161, and both side surfaces abut against misalignment prevention portion 280 of holder portion 250, respectively. And is fixed to the holder portion 250. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the internal space of the case body 160, a substrate 170, a power supply unit 180, an input unit 190 as an operation unit, a holder mounting detection unit 200, and a light emitting unit 210 And a processing unit 220 as a calculation means.

[0024] The substrate 170 is formed, for example, in a substantially rectangular plate shape. The substrate 170 is arranged so that the front surface force in the internal space of the case body 160 is also in the vicinity of the rear surface so that the plane is substantially parallel to the lower surface of the lower case 161.

[0025] The power supply means 180 is configured such that the battery D is detachable. The power supply means 180 is connected to the processing unit 220 and the like, and appropriately supplies power of battery D power to the processing unit 220 and the like.

The input unit 190 is connected to the processing unit 220 and the like, and includes a plurality of operation buttons 191 that are input and operated. These operation buttons 191 are arranged in a state where a part of the force of the button insertion hole 162A of the case body 160 faces. The contents of the input operation of the operation button 191 are, for example, setting items such as setting of operation contents of the main body 110 such as setting conditions of a moving route and setting of a notification state. Then, the input unit 190 appropriately outputs and sets a predetermined signal as an operation signal to the processing unit 220 by an input operation of setting items. The holder mounting detection unit 200 detects that the remote control unit 150 is mounted on the holder unit 250. The holder mounting detection unit 200 includes a pin fitting member 201 formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, for example. A fitting hole 201A having substantially the same shape as the outer shape of the detection pin 270 from the lower surface to the substantially central portion in the height direction is formed in the radial center of the pin fitting member 201. It is installed. The pin fitting member 201 is disposed in a state where the upper surface is fixed to the lower surface of the substrate 170, and in a state where the axis of the fitting hole 201A substantially coincides with the axis of the pin insertion hole 161A. . In addition, a mounting detection switch 202 is provided on the bottom surface of the fitting hole 201A as a contacted portion that is disposed so as to protrude and retract from the bottom surface and is connected to the processing unit 220. Instead of the mounting detection switch 202, a sensor for detecting the contact of the detection pin 270 may be provided. The mounting detection switch 202 is turned on when the detection pin 270 fitted in the fitting hole 201A comes into contact with the detection pin 270 and is moved to the opposite side of the protrusion / retraction direction, and the contact with the detection pin 270 is released to move in the protrusion / retraction direction. When turned off.

[0028] The light emitting unit 210 is connected to the processing unit 220, emits light under the control of the processing unit 220, and emits infrared rays L1, L2. The light emitting unit 210 includes an oblique upper LED (Light Emitting Diode) 211 as a light emitting means and a front LED 212 as a light emitting means. The obliquely upward LED 211 is in a state where, for example, the optical axis A1 of the emitted infrared ray L1 intersects the upper surface portion 163A of the front blocking member 163 in the vicinity of the front blocking member 163 on the upper surface of the substrate 170, that is, the front surface of the case body 160. It is arranged to emit infrared L1 toward the upper side. The obliquely upward LED 211 may be arranged in a state where the optical axis A1 intersects the front portion 163B. The front LED 212 is, for example, in the vicinity of the front blocking member 163 on the lower surface of the substrate 170, in a state where the optical axis A2 of the emitted infrared ray L2 is substantially orthogonal to the front portion 163B of the front blocking member 163, that is, toward the front of the case body 160. Are arranged to emit infrared L2.

The processing unit 220 is configured as a circuit configuration on the substrate 170, for example. The processing unit 220 includes a processing signal generation unit 221, a light emission state control unit 222 as an emission changing unit that also functions as a detection processing unit, a processing signal transmission unit 223, and the like. Here, the operation state detection of the present invention is performed by the wearing detection switch 202 and the light emission state control means 222. The part is composed. Further, the case body 160, the attachment detection switch 202, the light emission state control means 222, and the holder portion 250 constitute the light emission state changing device of the present invention.

[0030] The processing signal generation means 221 generates a processing signal for causing the main body 110 to perform various processes. Specifically, when the processing signal generation unit 221 acquires a signal indicating that any one of the plurality of operation buttons 191 has been input from the input unit 190, the processing signal generation unit 221 performs the processing on the main body 110 based on this signal. Recognize the content of the processing to be performed. Then, a processing signal for generating processing of the recognized content is generated.

[0031] The light emission state control means 222 controls the light emission state of the light emitting unit 210, that is, the emission state of the infrared rays LI and L2, in a state corresponding to the usage state of the remote control unit 150. Specifically, when the processing signal generation unit 221 recognizes that the processing signal generation unit 221 has generated the processing signal, the light emission state control unit 222 determines whether or not the mounting detection switch 202 is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the attachment detection switch 202 is turned on, that is, for example, the remote controller 150 is attached to the holder 250 as shown in FIG. Only 1 will emit infrared L1 of a certain intensity. Further, if it is determined that the attachment detection switch 202 is turned off, that is, for example, the remote control unit 150 is detached from the holder unit 250 as shown in FIG. 6, only the front LED 212 using the power of the battery D is used. Infrared ray L2 having the same intensity as infrared ray L1 is emitted.

The processing signal transmission unit 223 transmits a processing signal to the light receiving unit 130 of the main body 110 using the infrared rays LI and L2 emitted from the light emitting unit 210. Specifically, the processing signal transmission unit 223 acquires the processing signal generated by the processing signal generation unit 221. Then, this processing signal is transmitted to the light receiving unit 130 using the infrared L1 or the infrared L2 emitted from the light emitting unit 210.

[0033] [Operation of navigation device]

Next, the operation of the navigation device 100 will be described.

(Processing Operation Based on Input Operation of Remote Controller Unit Mounted on Holder Unit) First, as the operation of the navigation device 100, the processing at the time of processing based on the input operation of the remote control unit 150 mounted on the holder unit 250 is performed. The operation will be described. The user performs an input operation of the operation button 191 in order to cause the main body 110 to perform a predetermined process in a state where the remote controller 150 is mounted on the holder 250 as shown in FIG. The remote control unit 150 generates a processing signal based on the input operation by the processing signal generation unit 221 of the processing unit 220. Further, the processing unit 220 recognizes that the light emission state control means 222 is fitted to the detection pin 270 force S pin fitting member 201 and the attachment detection switch 202 is turned on, and the processing signal transmission means 223 Then, the processing signal is transmitted using the infrared L1 emitted from the diagonally upward LED 211. Infrared ray L1 passes through upper surface portion 163A, travels obliquely upward, and is incident on light receiving portion 130 of main body portion 110. When receiving the infrared ray L1 from the remote control unit 150, the light receiving unit 130 acquires the processing signal of the infrared ray L1 and outputs it to the movement related information processing unit. Then, the movement-related information processing unit performs processing based on user setting input.

(Processing Operation Based on Input Operation of Remote Controller Unit Detached from Holder Unit) Next, as processing of navigation device 100, during processing based on input operation of remote control unit 150 detached from holder unit 250 Will be described.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 6, the user detaches and holds the remote control unit 150 from the holder unit 250. For example, the front unit 163B of the front blocking member 163 faces the light receiving unit 130, and the holder unit Perform the input operation of the operation button 191 in a state closer to the state attached to the 250. Remote control unit 150 generates a processing signal based on an input operation in processing unit 220. Further, the processing unit 220 recognizes that the detection pin 270 is not fitted to the pin fitting member 201 and the attachment detection switch 202 is turned off, and uses the infrared ray L2 emitted from the front LED 212. To send a processing signal. Then, the infrared ray L2 passes through the front portion 163B, travels forward, and enters the light receiving portion 130. When the light receiving unit 130 receives the infrared ray L2 from the remote control unit 150, the main body unit 110 performs processing based on the user's setting input in the movement related information processing unit based on the processing signal of the infrared ray L2.

[0038] [Effects of the first embodiment]

As described above, in the first embodiment, the remote control unit 150 of the navigation device 100 allows the processing unit 220 to input the operation button 191 by the user while the processing unit 220 is attached to the holder unit 250. When it is recognized that it has been carried out, it is emitted from the upper LED 211 The processing signal is transmitted to the main unit 110 using the infrared LI. When recognizing that the input operation is performed while being detached from the holder 250 and held by the user, the processing signal is transmitted to the main body 110 using the infrared L2 emitted from the front LED 212. Send. For this reason, the remote control unit 150 is attached to the holder unit 250 and is located under the light receiving unit 130! /, And in this case, the remote control unit 150 emits light obliquely upward where the light receiving unit 130 exists. Processing signal can be transmitted using infrared L1. In addition, when it is considered that the front portion 163B is generally used with the light receiving portion 130 facing the light receiving portion 130, the infrared ray L2 emitted toward the front where the light receiving portion 130 exists is used. Processing signal can be transmitted. That is, the remote control unit 150 can be changed to a state in which the infrared rays LI and L2 are emitted toward the light receiving unit 130 according to the usage situation. Further, since the infrared rays LI and L2 are emitted toward the light receiving unit 130, the main body 110 can be operated even when the light emission amount of the diagonally upper LED 211 and the front LED 212 is minimized. Therefore, the remote control unit 150 causes the intensity of the infrared rays LI and L2 emitted from the light emitting unit 210 to acquire processing signals in both the state where the holder unit 250 is attached and the state where the holder unit 250 is detached. Can be set to be weaker than possible, and the power consumption of battery D can be reduced compared to the conventional configuration. Therefore, the remote control unit 150 can appropriately change the state of the infrared rays LI and L2 emitted from the light emitting unit 210. Furthermore, the life of the battery D can be extended compared to the conventional configuration, and the amount of battery D discarded can be reduced.

[0039] In addition, the remote controller 150 selectively emits the diagonally upward LED 211 and the front LED 212 that are arranged in different directions in which the infrared rays LI and L2 are emitted from each other, and the infrared rays are emitted according to the usage situation. LI and L2 are emitted toward the light receiving unit 130. Therefore, the state of the infrared rays LI and L2 emitted from the light emitting unit 210 can be appropriately changed with a simple configuration in which the oblique upper LED 211 or the front LED 212 is selectively emitted. Therefore, the configuration of the remote control unit 150 can be further simplified.

[0040] Further, the remote control unit 150 emits infrared rays L1 and L2 toward the light receiving unit 130 depending on whether or not the situation is held by the user. For this reason, for example, compared with a configuration in which the light emitting unit 210 changes the light emitting state by recognizing the direction in which the light emitting unit is placed, that is, the remote control unit 150 is oriented in the horizontal or vertical direction. Confirm the usage status of remote control unit 150 The structure to recognize can be simplified.

[0041] Then, the remote control unit 150 determines whether or not the situation force is held by the user based on whether or not the detection pin 270 is brought into contact with the attachment detection switch 202 and moved to the opposite side of the direction of appearance. To do. For this reason, it is possible to determine whether or not the situation is held by the user with a simple configuration that only detects whether or not the detection pin 270 is in contact with the mounting detection switch 202. Therefore, the configuration of the remote control unit 150 can be further simplified.

In addition, the holder portion 250 is provided with a holder base portion 260 on which the remote control portion 150 is placed and a detection pin 270 with which the attachment detection switch 202 is brought into contact. Therefore, the holder unit 250 can be provided with a function of placing the remote control unit 150 and a function of causing the remote control unit 150 to recognize that the user does not hold the remote control unit 150. Can be made multifunctional.

[0043] The light emission state changing device of the present invention is provided in a remote operation device 140 for remotely operating the main body 110. For this reason, it is possible to provide the remote control device 140 that can transmit the processing signal to the light receiving unit 130 regardless of the usage status and can reduce the power consumption of the battery D.

Furthermore, the light emission state changing device of the present invention is provided in a navigation device 100 mounted on a vehicle. For this reason, the navigation apparatus 100 can be operated without making the user think about the use state for appropriately transmitting the processing signal to the light receiving unit 130. Therefore, the user can comfortably perform the operation and driving of the navigation device 100.

[Second Embodiment]

Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the second embodiment, a navigation device provided with a remote control device having the light emission state changing device of the present invention will be described as an example. Since the navigation device of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the navigation device 100 of the first embodiment, the configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an infrared emission state in a state where the remote controller unit is mounted on the holder unit. Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the infrared emission state when the remote controller unit is detached from the holder unit. FIG.

[0046] [Configuration of navigation device]

In FIG. 1, 300 is a navigation device. The navigation device 300 includes a main body 110, a remote operation device 310, and the like. The light receiving unit 130 of the main body 110 receives infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) as light from the remote control device 310 on the light receiving surface 131, and the infrared rays L3, L4, Processing signals transmitted using L5 and L6 are output to the movement related information processing unit. The remote operation device 310 includes a remote control unit 320 and a honoreda 250.

[0047] Remote control unit 320 transmits a processing signal to light receiving unit 130 using infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6 to remotely operate main unit 110. The remote control unit 320 has a case body 160 as shown in FIG. Further, in the internal space of the case body 160, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a substrate 170, a power supply means 180, an input means 190, a holder mounting detection unit 200, a light emitting unit 210, and a calculation unit And a processing unit 330 are arranged. The processing unit 330 includes a processing signal generation unit 221, a light emission state control unit 331 as an emission changing unit that also functions as a detection processing unit, a processing signal transmission unit 332, and the like. Here, the wearing state detection switch 202 and the light emission state control means 331 constitute an operation state detection unit of the present invention. Further, the case body 160, the attachment detection switch 202, the light emission state control means 331, and the holder portion 250 constitute the light emission state changing device of the present invention.

[0048] The light emission state control means 331 controls the light emission state in the light emitting unit 210, that is, the emission state of the infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6, in a state corresponding to the usage state of the remote control unit 320. Specifically, when the light emission state control means 331 recognizes that the processing signal has been generated, it determines whether or not the attachment detection switch 202 is turned on. Then, if it is determined that the attachment detection switch 202 is turned on, that is, for example, the remote controller 320 is attached to the holder portion 250 as shown in FIG. Infrared rays L3 and L4 having a predetermined intensity are emitted from the front LED 212, respectively. If it is determined that the attachment detection switch 202 is turned off, that is, for example, the remote control unit 320 is detached from the holder unit 250 as shown in FIG. Infrared rays L5 and L6 having lower intensity than infrared rays L3 and L4 are emitted to LED 211 and front LED 212, respectively.

The processing signal transmission unit 332 transmits the processing signal to the light receiving unit 130 of the main body 110 using the infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6 emitted from the light emitting unit 210. Specifically, the processing signal transmission unit 332 acquires the processing signal generated by the processing signal generation unit 221. Then, this processing signal is transmitted to the light receiving unit 130 using the infrared rays L3 and L4 or the infrared rays L5 and L6 emitted from the light emitting unit 210.

[0050] [Operation of navigation device]

Next, the operation of the navigation device 300 will be described.

(Processing Operation Based on Input Operation of Remote Controller Unit Mounted on Holder Unit) First, as the operation of the navigation device 300, the processing at the time of processing based on the input operation of the remote control unit 320 mounted on the holder unit 250 is performed. The operation will be described.

[0052] The user performs the input operation of the operation button 191 in a state where the remote controller 320 is mounted on the holder 250 as shown in FIG. In the processing unit 330, the remote control unit 320 generates a processing signal based on the input operation. Further, the processing unit 330 recognizes that the mounting detection switch 202 is turned on by the detection pin 270, and transmits a processing signal using the infrared rays L3 and L4 emitted from the diagonal upper LED 211 and the front LED 212. To do. Infrared ray L3 passes through upper surface portion 163A, travels obliquely upward, and is incident on light receiving portion 130 of main body portion 110. Further, the infrared ray L4 passes through the front portion 163B and travels forward, and is reflected, for example, in the interior space of the vehicle and is incident on the light receiving portion 130. When receiving the infrared lines L3 and L4 from the remote control unit 320, the light receiving unit 130 causes the movement related information processing unit to perform processing based on the user's setting input based on the processing signals of the infrared rays L3 and L4.

(Operation of processing based on input operation of remote controller unit detached from holder unit force) Next, as operation of the navigation device 300, processing based on input operation of the remote control unit 320 detached from the holder unit 250 Will be described.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 8, the user separates and holds the remote control unit 320 from the holder unit 250. For example, the front unit 163B of the front closing member 163 faces the light receiving unit 130, and the holder unit Perform the input operation of operation button 191 in a state closer to the state attached to 250. The The remote control unit 320 recognizes in the processing unit 330 that the detection pin 270 is not fitted to the pin fitting member 201 and the attachment detection switch 202 is turned off, and the diagonally upward LED 211 and the front LED 212 The processing signal is transmitted using the infrared rays L5 and L6 that are weaker than the infrared rays L3 and L4 emitted in step. Then, the infrared ray L5 passes through the upper surface portion 163A and travels obliquely upward, and is reflected by, for example, the interior space of the vehicle and is incident on the light receiving portion 130 of the main body portion 110. The infrared ray L6 passes through the front portion 163B, travels forward, and enters the light receiving portion 130. When receiving the infrared rays L5 and L6 from the remote control unit 320, the light receiving unit 130 causes the movement-related information processing unit to perform processing based on the user's setting input based on the processing signals of the infrared rays L5 and L6.

[Operational effects of the second embodiment]

As described above, in the second embodiment, when the remote control unit 320 of the navigation device 300 recognizes that the processing unit 330 is used while being attached to the holder unit 250, the remote control unit 320 is used for diagonally upward. The processing signal is transmitted to the main body 110 using infrared rays L3 and L4 emitted from the LED 211 and the front LED 212. Also, when it is recognized that it has been removed from the holder 250 and held by the user, it uses infrared rays L5 and L6, which are weaker than the infrared rays L3 and L4 emitted from the diagonally upward LED 211 and the front LED 212. Then, the processed signal is transmitted to the main unit 110. Therefore, remote controller 320 can transmit processing signals using infrared rays L3 and L4 when used in a state where it is mounted on holder 250 and positioned below light receiving unit 130. In addition, when it is considered that it is used by a user and is generally used closer to the state attached to the holder portion 250, that is, even if light having a lower intensity than infrared rays L3 and L4 is used, the processing signal is not transmitted. When transmission is possible, processing signals can be transmitted using infrared rays L5 and L6, which are weaker than infrared rays L3 and L4. That is, the remote control unit 320 can change the amount of infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6 emitted from the light emitting unit 210 according to the usage situation. Therefore, the remote control unit 320 transmits the processing signal using infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6 that have different intensities depending on the usage situation, so that the power consumption of the battery D can be reduced compared to the conventional configuration. . Therefore, remote controller 320 can appropriately change the states of infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6 emitted from light emitting unit 210. In addition, the life of battery D can be extended compared to the conventional configuration, and the amount of battery D discarded can be reduced. Then, remote control unit 150 changes the amount of light emitted from light emitting unit 210 by emitting infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6 having different intensities from obliquely upward LED 211 and front LED 212. For this reason, for example, a plurality of, for example, LEDs that emit light in the same direction as the diagonally upward LED 211 and the front LED 212 are provided, and the amount of light emitted from the light emitting unit 210 is changed by selectively emitting light. In comparison, the amount of members constituting the light emitting unit 210 can be reduced. Therefore, the remote controller 150 can be easily reduced in size, light weight, or improved manufacturability.

[0057] Furthermore, remote control unit 320 emits infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6 toward light receiving unit 130 depending on whether or not the situation is held by the user. Further, the remote control unit 320 determines whether or not the state is held by the user based on whether or not the detection pin 270 is brought into contact with the attachment detection switch 202 and moved to the opposite side of the protruding and retracting direction. The holder portion 250 is provided with a holder base portion 260 on which the remote control portion 320 is placed, and a detection pin 270 with which the attachment detection switch 202 abuts. Further, the light emission state changing device of the present invention is provided in the remote operation device 310 for remotely operating the main body 110. Furthermore, the light emission state changing device of the present invention is provided in the navigation device 300 mounted on the vehicle. For this reason, the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained.

[Third Embodiment]

Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the third embodiment, a navigation device including a remote control device having the light emission state changing device of the present invention will be described as an example. Since the navigation device of the third embodiment has the same configuration as that of the navigation device 100 of the first embodiment, the configuration of the navigation device will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted or simplified. Further, the same configurations as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment are denoted by the same names, and the description is simplified. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the remote control device. FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the remote controller, and shows a state where the case body at the front end of the remote controller is facing the front. FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the remote controller unit, and shows a state in which the case body at the front end of the remote controller faces obliquely upward. Figure 11 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the remote controller unit.

[0059] [Configuration of navigation device]

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 400 denotes a navigation device. The navigation device 400 includes a main body 110, a remote operation device 410, and the like. The light receiving unit 130 of the main body 110 receives infrared L7 (see FIG. 12 and FIG. 13) as light from the remote control device 410 on the light receiving surface 131, and is transmitted using the infrared L7. The signal is output to the movement related information processing unit. The remote operation device 410 includes a remote control unit 420 and a honoreda 550 as a placement member.

[0060] The holder 550 is disposed, for example, in the console box Q of the vehicle so as to be positioned below the light receiving unit 130 of the main body 110, and fixes the remote controller 420 so as not to fall. As shown in FIG. 9, the holder portion 550 has a holder base portion 560 as a placement portion formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape by a material such as plastic. The one side edge and the other side edge in the longitudinal direction of the holder base portion 560 protrude in a substantially rectangular plate shape upward with respect to the upper surface at one end side and substantially the center in the longitudinal direction and the side edge on the one end side in the longitudinal direction. A misalignment prevention unit 570 that is disposed in the state and prevents misalignment of the remote control unit 420 on the holder unit 550 is provided. In addition, a portion extending from one side edge in the longitudinal direction to the other side edge on the other longitudinal end of the upper surface of the holder base 560 is disposed so as to project in a substantially rectangular plate shape in the same direction as the misalignment prevention unit 570. In addition, a tip contact portion 580 is provided as an urging portion with which a remote control tip end portion 450 (to be described later) of the remote control unit 420 is contacted. As will be described in detail later, the tip abutting portion 580 is directed to the tip abutting portion 580 so that when the remote controller 420 is attached to the holder 550, the infrared ray L7 is advanced obliquely above the remote controller 420. It is formed in a shape that sets

[0061] Remote control unit 420 transmits a processing signal to light receiving unit 130 using infrared ray L7 to remotely control main unit 110. The remote controller 420 includes a remote controller main body 430, a remote controller tip 450, and the like.

[0062] The remote control main body 430 has a case body 440 as a substantially rectangular box-shaped holding portion having an internal space made of, for example, plastic. In the case body 440, a substantially central portion of the front surface of a substantially rectangular box shape projects forward, and the projecting portion opens. It is formed into a shape. The case body 440 includes a lower case 441 in which a part of the front surface and an upper surface are opened, and an upper case 442 in which a part and a lower surface of the front surface are opened to close the upper surface of the lower case 441.

[0063] Lower case 441 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape having a longer side than holder base 560 in plan view. On the front surface of the lower case 441, there is provided an arc plate portion 441A that is formed in an arc plate shape and is disposed so as to close both side edges. In addition, an arc-shaped bearing groove that protrudes forward in a substantially rectangular plate shape and substantially coincides with the shaft member 444 is formed on the side edge of the arc plate portion 441 A facing the arc plate portion 441A side. A bearing plate portion 441B (for example, see FIG. 10A) is provided. The upper case 442 is formed, for example, of the same material as that of the lower case 441 into a substantially rectangular shape that is substantially the same as the lower case 441 in plan view. A button insertion hole 442A through which an operation button 501 of an input means 500 (described later) is inserted is formed in the approximate center of the upper surface of the upper case 442. Further, on the upper surface of the upper case 442, there is provided a protruding plate portion 442B that also projects a substantially central force on the front surface side into a rectangular plate shape. Further, a rectangular plate portion 442C formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape and disposed so as to close both side edges is provided on the front surface of the upper case 442. Further, a bearing in which an arc-shaped bearing groove that protrudes forward in a substantially rectangular plate shape and substantially coincides with the shaft member 444 is formed on a side edge of the rectangular plate portion 442C on the side of the opposing rectangular plate portion 442C. A plate portion 442D is provided. The case body 440 is fixed to the holder portion 550 with the rear surface and both side surfaces thereof being in contact with the misalignment prevention portion 570 of the holder portion 550, respectively.

[0064] The remote control distal end portion 450 has a case body 460 as a light emitting means arrangement portion having a substantially rectangular box shape whose length in the longitudinal direction is shorter than that of the case body 440, for example. The case body 460 is formed in a shape in which both side edges of the rear surface of the substantially rectangular box shape protrude rearward and the central portion is open. The case body 460 includes a lower case 461 in which a part of the rear surface, the upper surface, and the front surface are opened, and an upper case in which a part of the rear surface, the lower surface, and the front surface are opened to close the upper surface of the lower case 461. 462, and a front closing member 463 that opens at the rear surface and closes the front surfaces of the lower case 461 and the upper case 462.

The lower case 461 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape whose outer shape formed with the lower case 441 in plan view is substantially the same as that of the holder base 560. Rear surface on both sides of this lower case 461 An arc-shaped bearing groove that substantially coincides with the shaft member 444 is formed on the upper edge of the side. Further, on the rear surface of the lower case 461, there is provided an arc plate portion 461A that is formed in an arc plate shape corresponding to the arc plate portion 441A of the lower case 441 and is disposed so as to close both side edges. Further, on the side edge of the arc plate portion 461A on the opposite arc plate portion 461A side, the outer edge shape is formed to be substantially the same plate shape as the arc of the arc plate portion 461A and is arranged so as to protrude rearward. A bearing plate portion that is not provided is provided. An arc-shaped bearing groove that substantially coincides with the shaft member 444 is formed at the upper edge of the bearing plate portion. In addition, on the lower surface of the lower case 461, a protruding plate portion 461B (for example, see FIG. 10A) is provided that protrudes in an arc plate shape from the approximate center on the rear surface side. The upper case 462 is formed, for example, from the same material as the lower case 461 into a substantially rectangular shape that is substantially the same as the lower case 461 in plan view. Arc-shaped bearing grooves that substantially coincide with the shaft member 444 are formed on the lower edge of the rear surface on both side surfaces of the upper case 462. Further, on the rear surface of the upper case 462, there is provided an arc plate portion 462A that is formed in substantially the same shape as the arc plate portion 461A of the lower case 461 and is disposed so as to close both side edges. In addition, the side edge of the arc plate portion 462A facing the arc plate portion 462A is arranged in a state in which the outer edge shape is substantially the same as the arc shape of the arc plate portion 462A and protrudes backward. A bearing plate portion that is not provided is provided. An arc-shaped bearing groove that substantially matches the shaft member 444 is formed at the lower edge of the bearing plate portion. The front blocking member 463 is made of plastic that transmits infrared rays L7. The front portion 463A of the front blocking member 463 transmits infrared rays L7 appropriately emitted from the LED 510 described later.

A shaft member 444 is provided in the bearing grooves of the case body 440 and the case body 460. Further, at least one of the case body 440 and the case body 460, for example, in the vicinity of the bearing groove, the upper surface of the case body 460 and the case body 440 is formed when the upward biasing force is not applied to the case body 460. A fixing control member (not shown) that fixes the case body 460 in a substantially parallel state is provided. Here, a state in which the upper surfaces of the case body 460 and the case body 440 are substantially parallel will be referred to as a state in which the case body 460 faces the front. As a result, the case body 460 is held in front when the case body 440 is held by a user (see FIG. 13) and no upward biasing force is applied, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A. Fixed to face. Further, the case body 460 is shown in FIG. 10B, for example, when the case body 440 is fixed to the holder portion 550 (see FIG. 12) and an upward biasing force is applied by contact with the tip contact portion 580. In this manner, the case body 440 is rotated around the shaft member 444 and fixed in a state of facing obliquely upward.

[0067] In addition, in the internal space of case body 440 and case body 460, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 11, main body board 470, tip board 480, connecting member 490, and power supply means 18 0, an input unit 500 as an operation unit, an LED 510 as a light emitting unit, a processing unit 520, and the like are arranged.

The main body substrate 470 is formed, for example, in a substantially rectangular plate shape, and is disposed in a state where the front surface force in the inner space of the case body 440 is also near the rear surface so that the plane is substantially parallel to the lower surface of the lower case 441. ing. The front end substrate 480 is formed in, for example, a substantially rectangular plate shape, and is disposed in a state where the front surface vicinity force in the inner space of the case body 460 is also in the vicinity of the rear surface so that the plane is substantially parallel to the lower surface of the lower case 461. The connection member 490 is a member having conductivity such as a flexible conductive wire or a coaxial connection cable that electrically connects the main body substrate 470 and the tip substrate 480. One end of the connection member 490 is connected to the main body substrate 470, and the other end is connected to the front end substrate 480 through the opening on the front surface of the case body 440 and the rear surface of the case body 460.

[0069] The power supply unit 180 is connected to the processing unit 520 and the like, and appropriately supplies power from the battery D to the processing unit 520 and the like. The input means 500 is connected to the processing unit 520 and the like, and has a plurality of operation buttons 501 and the like that are arranged in a state where a part thereof faces the button insertion hole 442A of the case body 440. The LED 510 is connected to the processing unit 520, and emits infrared rays L7 under the control of the processing unit 520. This LED 510 is in the state where the optical axis A3 of the emitted infrared ray L7 is substantially orthogonal to the front surface portion 463A of the front blocking member 463, in the vicinity of the front blocking member 463, for example, on the lower surface of the tip substrate 480, that is, to the front of the case body 460 It is arranged to emit infrared L7.

The processing unit 520 is configured as a circuit configuration on the main body substrate 470, for example, and includes processing signal generation means 221, light emission processing means 521 as light emission processing means, processing signal transmission means 522, and the like. Speak. Here, the case bodies 440 and 460, the light emission processing means 521, and the Honoré The light emitting state changing device of the present invention is configured in the da section 550.

[0071] When the processing signal generation unit 221 recognizes that the processing signal has been generated, the light emission processing unit 521 causes the LED 510 to emit an infrared ray L7 having a predetermined intensity using the power of the battery D. The processing signal transmission means 522 transmits the processing signal to the light receiving unit 130 of the main body 110 using the infrared ray L7 emitted from the LED 510.

[0072] [Operation of navigation device]

Next, the operation of the navigation device 400 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an infrared emission state in a state where the remote controller unit is mounted on the holder unit. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an infrared emission state when the remote controller unit is detached from the holder unit.

(Processing Operation Based on Input Operation of Remote Controller Unit Mounted on Holder Unit) First, as the operation of the navigation device 400, the processing at the time of processing based on the input operation of the remote control unit 420 mounted on the holder unit 550 is performed. The operation will be described.

[0074] The user attaches remote control unit 420 to holder unit 550. When the remote controller 420 is attached to the holder 550, as shown in FIG. 12, the remote controller front end 450 is rotated so as to face obliquely upward. Then, the user performs the input operation of the operation button 501 with the remote control unit 420 mounted. The remote control unit 420 generates a processing signal based on the input operation in the processing unit 520, and transmits the processing signal using the infrared ray L7 emitted from the LED 510. Infrared ray L7 passes through front portion 463A, travels obliquely upward, and is incident on light receiving portion 130 of main body portion 110. When receiving the infrared ray L7 from the remote control unit 420, the light receiving unit 130 causes the movement-related information processing unit to perform processing based on the user's setting input based on the processing signal of the infrared ray L7.

(Operation of processing based on input operation of remote controller unit separated from holder unit force) Next, as operation of navigation device 400, during processing based on input operation of remote control unit 420 separated from holder unit 550 Will be described.

[0076] The user separates and holds remote control unit 420 from holder unit 550. When the remote control unit 420 is detached from the holder unit 550, the remote control front end 450 is turned to the front as shown in FIG. Then, the user, for example, the front portion 463 of the front closing member 463 The input operation of the operation button 501 is performed in a state where A is opposed to the light receiving unit 130 and is closer than the state in which the holder unit 550 is mounted. In the processing unit 520, the remote control unit 420 transmits a processing signal using the infrared ray L7 emitted from the LED 510. Then, the infrared ray L7 passes through the front part 463A, travels forward, and is incident on the light receiving part 130 of the main body part 110. When receiving the infrared ray L7 from the remote control unit 420, the light receiving unit 130 causes the movement-related information processing unit to perform a process based on the user's setting input based on the processing signal of the infrared ray L7.

[Operational effects of the third embodiment]

As described above, in the third embodiment, the remote controller 420 of the navigation device 400 is provided with the remote controller main body 430 appropriately held by the user and rotatable with respect to the remote controller main body 430. And a remote control front end 450 on which the LED 510 is disposed. When the remote control unit 420 is attached to the holder unit 550, the remote control front end portion 450 is rotated obliquely upward. When the remote control unit 420 is detached from the holder unit 550 and held by the user, the remote control front end portion 450 is It is turned so that it faces the front. In addition, when recognizing that the user has performed the input operation of the operation button 501, the remote controller 420 transmits a processing signal to the main body 110 using the infrared ray L 7 emitted from the LED 510. For this reason, when the remote control unit 420 is attached to the holder unit 550 and is used in a state where the remote control unit 420 is located below the light receiving unit 130, the remote control unit 420 is emitted toward an oblique upper side where the light receiving unit 130 exists. Processing signal can be transmitted using infrared L7. In addition, when it is considered that the front portion 463A is generally used with the light receiving portion 130 facing the light receiving portion 130, the infrared ray L7 emitted toward the front where the light receiving portion 130 exists is used. Then, the processing signal can be transmitted. That is, the remote control unit 420 can be changed to a state in which the infrared ray L7 is emitted toward the light receiving unit 130 according to the usage situation. Furthermore, since the infrared L7 is emitted toward the light receiving unit 130, the main unit 110 can be operated even when the light emission amount of the LED 510 is minimized. Therefore, the remote control unit 420 can acquire the intensity of the infrared ray L7 emitted from the LED 510 so that the processing signal can be acquired both when the holder unit 550 is attached and when it is detached from the holder unit 550. It can be set to be weaker, and the power consumption of battery D can be reduced compared to the conventional configuration. Therefore, the remote control unit 420 uses the infrared ray L7 emitted from the LED 510. The state of can be changed appropriately. Furthermore, the life of battery D can be extended compared to the conventional configuration, and the amount of battery D discarded can be reduced.

[0078] Further, the remote control distal end 450 is rotated with respect to the remote control main body 430 to change the emission direction of the infrared ray L7. For this reason, it is possible to emit the infrared ray L7 toward the light receiving unit 130 according to the usage situation with a simple configuration by simply rotating the remote control front end portion 450, and the configuration of the remote control unit 420 can be simplified.

Furthermore, the holder portion 550 is provided with a holder base portion 560 on which the remote control portion 420 is placed, and a tip contact portion 580 that rotates the remote control tip end portion 450. For this reason, the holder unit 550 can be provided with a function of placing the remote control unit 420 and a function of rotating the remote control tip 450 in a state in which the infrared line L7 is emitted obliquely upward where the light receiving unit 130 exists. Thus, the holder 550 can be multi-functionalized.

[0080] The light emission state changing device of the present invention is provided in a remote operation device 410 that remotely operates the main body 110. Furthermore, the light emission state changing device of the present invention is provided in a navigation device 400 mounted on a vehicle. For this reason, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be achieved.

[0081] Further, the remote controller front end portion 450 where the operation button 501 is not provided is in a state of being directed obliquely upward. For this reason, the operation button 501 of the remote control main body 430 that is not directed obliquely upward allows the user to easily perform an input operation as compared with the configuration in which the operation button 501 is provided on the remote control front end 450.

[Modification of Embodiment]

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but includes the following modifications as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.

That is, in the first embodiment, the intensity of the infrared ray L2 emitted from the front LED 212 of the remote controller 150 may be configured to be weaker than the intensity of the infrared ray L1 emitted from the diagonally upper LED 211. . With such a configuration, when it is considered that the user is generally used closer to the state held by the user and attached to the holder unit 250, that is, using light having a lower intensity than the infrared ray L1. If the processed signal can be transmitted, the processed signal is transmitted using the infrared light L2, which is weaker than the infrared light L1. Compared with the configuration of the first embodiment, the power consumption of the battery D can be reduced.

Further, in the first embodiment, for example, the obliquely upward LED 211 is provided so as to be rotatable in a state where the optical axis A1 is directed obliquely upward and frontward of the case body 160, and the front LED 212 is not provided. The configuration. Then, the configuration may be such that the diagonally upward LED 211 is rotated based on whether or not the force is attached to the holder part 250 and the infrared light L1 is emitted from the light emitting part 210 toward the light receiving part 130. Even with such a configuration, similarly to the configuration of the first embodiment, the intensity of the infrared ray L1 is acquired in both the state where the holder portion 250 is attached and the state where the holder portion 250 is detached. Therefore, the power consumption of the battery D used for light emission of the light emitting unit 210 can be reduced as compared with the conventional configuration.

Then, in the second embodiment, for example, a plurality of LEDs that emit light in the same direction as, for example, the diagonally upward LED 211 and the front LED 212 are provided, and these are selectively emitted at a predetermined intensity. The amount of light emitted from the light emitting unit 210 may be changed. Even in such a configuration, the processing signal is transmitted using infrared rays having different intensities depending on the use situation as in the configuration of the second embodiment. The consumption of can be reduced.

[0086] Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, for example, using a compass or a leveler, the remote controller 150, 320 recognizes the direction facing the horizontal direction or the vertical direction. Thus, the light emitting state of the light emitting unit 210 may be changed. With such a configuration, the directions and amounts of the infrared rays LI, L2, L3, L4, L5, and L6 emitted from the light emitting unit 210 can be appropriately changed according to more usage situations.

[0087] Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, for example, a sensor capable of detecting an altitude and a position may be provided, and the usage status may be recognized by this sensor. Even with such a configuration, the infrared rays LI, L2, L3, L4, L5, and L6 emitted from the light emitting unit 210 according to the usage situation are the same as in the first and second embodiments. The direction and amount of can be changed appropriately.

[0088] In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, for example, a sensor that can detect contact of the user's hand is a part of the case body 160 held by the user. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the sensor is provided in an exposed state and the sensor recognizes whether or not the force is held by the user. Even in such a configuration, as in the first and second embodiments, the infrared rays LI, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6 emitted from the light emitting unit 210 according to the usage situation The direction and amount of can be changed appropriately. Further, the usage status of the remote control units 150 and 320 can be recognized without using the holder unit 250, and the configuration of the remote control devices 140 and 310 can be simplified.

[0089] In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, for example, a sensor capable of detecting the intensity of external force light (hereinafter referred to as external light) is provided from any surface of the case body 160. A configuration may be adopted in which the sensor is provided in an exposed state, and whether or not the force held by the user is recognized by this sensor. That is, for example, a sensor is provided in the vicinity of the front blocking member 163 that does not come into contact with the bottom surface of the case body 160 when held by a user, and an object that blocks outside light when the sensor detects strong external light is near the bottom surface. When the light is detected to be weak, the object that blocks outside light when it detects low-intensity light is present in the vicinity of the bottom surface. It is good also as a structure which recognizes that it is placed. In addition, for example, a sensor is provided in the center of the longitudinal direction of the case body 160 that is in contact with the user when it is held, and when the light detected by the sensor is weak, the external light is blocked by the hand. In other words, a configuration that recognizes that the object is held and recognizes that there is no object that blocks outside light in the vicinity of the side surface when light with high intensity is detected, that is, the object is released from being held and placed in a predetermined place. It is good. With such a configuration, the usage status of the remote control units 150 and 320 can be recognized without using the holder unit 250, and the configuration of the remote control devices 140 and 310 can be simplified.

[0090] In the third embodiment, a sensor capable of detecting the hand contact and the intensity of external light as described above is provided, and a rotation driving unit that rotates the remote control distal end portion 450 is provided. In this case, the remote controller distal end 450 may be rotated by the rotation drive unit when a force is detected without detecting hand contact or outside light. With such a configuration, the remote controller tip 450 can be rotated without using the holder 550, and the configuration of the remote operation device 410 can be simplified.

[0091] Further, the mounting member of the present invention may be configured to be attached to a wall or a ceiling. Yes. In addition, the light emission state changing device of the present invention is applied to a configuration that emits infrared rays LI, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, and L7. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of light such as ultraviolet rays, visible light, and X-rays are used. You may apply to the structure which radiates | emits. The power exemplified in the configuration in which the light emission state changing device of the present invention is applied to the remote control devices 140, 310, and 410. Any configuration that emits various types of light such as a flashlight and an X-ray irradiation device is not limited thereto. May apply to. Further, although the configuration in which the remote control device of the present invention is applied to the in-vehicle navigation devices 100, 300, 400 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the in-vehicle music reproducing device, television receiver, radio receiver, The above-mentioned various devices and game devices installed in homes and factories, audio / video playback devices, air conditioners, and swords can be applied to any configuration that can be operated remotely, such as vehicles and home locking devices. Moho.

[0092] In addition, each of the functions described above has been constructed as a program. However, it may be configured as hardware such as a circuit board or an element such as a single integrated circuit (IC). it can. By adopting a configuration that allows reading from a program or a separate recording medium, as described above, handling is easy, and usage can be easily expanded.

In addition, the specific structure and procedure for carrying out the present invention can be changed as appropriate to other structures and the like within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention.

[Effects of Embodiment]

As described above, in the above embodiment, when the remote control unit 150 of the navigation device 100 recognizes that the remote control unit 150 is used while being attached to the holder unit 250, the infrared light L1 emitted from the diagonally upward LED 211 is generated. When the processing signal is transmitted to the main unit 110 using the power, and the holder unit 250 power is also released and is held by the user, the processing signal is transmitted to the main unit using the infrared L2 emitted from the front LED 212. Send to part 110. For this reason, the remote control unit 150 selectively emits infrared rays LI and L2 in the direction in which the light receiving unit 130 exists, so that the intensity of the infrared rays LI and L2 is in a state where the holder unit 250 is mounted and the holder. It can be set to be weaker than the intensity at which the processing signal can be acquired in both of the states where it is detached from the unit 250, and the power consumption of the battery D can be reduced compared to the conventional configuration. Therefore, remote control unit 150 can appropriately change the state of infrared rays LI and L2 emitted from light emitting unit 210. [0095] Further, when the remote control unit 320 of the navigation device 300 recognizes that the remote control unit 320 is used while being mounted on the holder unit 250, the remote control unit 320 receives infrared rays L3 and L4 emitted from the diagonal upper LED 211 and the front LED 212. When the processing signal is transmitted to the main unit 110 using the system, and it is detached from the holder unit 250 and is held and used by the user, the infrared rays L3, L3, A processing signal is transmitted to the main unit 110 using infrared rays L5 and L6, which are weaker than L4. For this reason, since the remote control unit 320 transmits processing signals using infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6 that have different intensities depending on the usage situation, the power consumption of the battery D can be reduced compared to the conventional configuration. The state of the infrared rays L3, L4, L5, and L6 emitted from the light emitting unit 210 can be appropriately changed.

[0096] Then, a remote controller main body 430 that is appropriately held by the user in the remote controller 420 of the navigation device 400, and a remote controller that is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the remote controller main body 430 and is provided with an LED 510. A tip portion 450. Further, when the remote control unit 420 is attached to the holder unit 550, the remote control tip unit 450 is rotated in an obliquely upward direction. When the remote control unit 420 is detached from the holder unit 550 and held by the user, the remote control tip unit 450 is rotated. 450 is turned to face forward. Further, when recognizing that the user has performed an input operation of the operation button 501, the remote control unit 420 transmits a processing signal to the main body unit 110 using the infrared ray L 7 emitted from the LED 510. For this reason, the remote control unit 420 emits the infrared L7 in the direction in which the light receiving unit 130 exists, so that the intensity of the infrared L7 is both attached to the holder 550 and detached from the holder 550. With this setting, it is possible to set the processing signal weaker than the intensity at which the processing signal can be acquired, and the power consumption of battery D can be reduced compared to the conventional configuration. Therefore, remote controller 420 can appropriately change the state of infrared ray L7 emitted from LED 510.

Industrial applicability

[0097] The present invention relates to a light emission state changing device, a remote operation device, and a light emission state change for changing the light emission state in a light emitting means for emitting light to an object according to the setting content set by an input operation. It can be used for a method, a program thereof, and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A light emission state changing device that changes an emission state of the light in a light emitting unit that emits light to an object according to a setting content set by an input operation,

An operation state detection unit for detecting an implementation state of the input operation;

An emission changing unit that changes an emission direction of the light emitted by the light emitting means force based on the execution state detected by the operation state detection unit;

A light emission state changing device characterized by comprising:

[2] The light emission state changing device according to claim 1,

A plurality of the light emitting means are provided in a state where the light emitting directions are different from each other, and the emission changing unit performs a process of selectively emitting light from the plurality of light emitting means. Carry out as

A light emission state changing device characterized by that.

[3] The light emission state changing device according to claim 1 or claim 2,

The emission changing unit changes the intensity of light emitted from the light emitting unit based on the implementation state detected by the operation state detection unit.

A light emission state changing device characterized by that.

[4] A light emission state changing device for changing the light emission state in the light emitting means for emitting light to the object according to the setting content set by the input operation,

An emission changing unit that changes the intensity of the light emitted by the light emitting means force based on the execution state detected by the operation state detection unit;

A light emission state changing device characterized by comprising:

[5] The light emission state changing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the operation state detection unit determines whether or not an input operation is performed while being held by a user. The process to detect is implemented as a process to detect the implementation state

A light emission state changing device characterized by that.

[6] The light emission state change device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the light emitting means, the operation state detection unit, and the emission change unit are disposed. Equipped with

The operation state detection unit detects a state of the input operation based on a contacted portion provided so that an external force contact portion of the case body can contact and a contact state of the contacted portion. And a detection processing means for providing

A light emission state changing device characterized by that.

[7] The light emission state changing device according to claim 6,

A mounting portion on which the case body is mounted; and the contact portion provided in a state of contacting the contacted portion when the case body is mounted on the mounting portion. It was equipped with a mounting member

A light emission state changing device characterized by that.

[8] The light emission state changing device according to claim 6,

The contacted portion is provided so as to be able to contact a part of the user's body when the case body is held by the user.

A light emission state changing device characterized by that.

[9] The light emission state changing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the case body in which the light emitting means, the operation state detecting unit, and the emission changing unit are disposed. Equipped,

The operation state detection unit is configured to detect an external light detection unit provided so as to be able to detect light incident on an external force of the case body, and based on a detection state of the light incident from the outside in the external light detection unit. And detection processing means for detecting the execution state of the input operation.

A light emission state changing device characterized by that.

[10] A light emission state changing device that changes an emission state of the light in a light emitting unit that emits light to an object according to a setting content set by an input operation,

A holding unit held by the user;

A light-emitting means disposition portion provided with the light-emitting means disposed in such a manner that the orientation with respect to the holding portion can be changed according to an implementation state of the input operation;

Arranged in at least one of the holding portion and the light emitting means arrangement portion. Light emission processing means for emitting light from the light emitting means;

A light emission state changing device characterized by comprising:

[11] The light emission state changing device according to claim 10,

The light emitting means arranging portion is provided to be rotatable with respect to the holding portion.

A light emission state changing device characterized by that.

[12] The light emission state changing device according to claim 10 or claim 11,

The mounting unit on which the holding unit is mounted, and the light emitting means disposing unit in the direction in which the object is present when the holding unit is mounted on the mounting unit. And a biasing portion that biases the head to the facing direction.

A light emission state changing device characterized by that.

[13] The light emission state changing device according to any one of claims 1 to 12,

The light emitting means whose light emission state is changed by the light emission state changing device, an operation means provided so as to be capable of input operation, and outputting an operation signal corresponding to the input operation;

A processing signal generating means for generating a processing signal for causing a processing execution apparatus for performing various processes based on the operation signal of the operating means power to perform a predetermined process, and light emitted from the light emitting means are used. Processing signal transmission means for transmitting the processing signal to the processing execution device;

A remote control device characterized by comprising:

[14] The remote control device according to claim 13,

The processing execution apparatus is disposed on a moving body.

A remote control device characterized by that.

[15] A light emission state changing method for changing a light emission state in a light emitting means for emitting light to an object according to a setting content set by an input operation,

Detecting the execution state of the input operation;

Based on the detected execution state, the emission direction of the light emitted from the light emitting means is changed.

A light emission state changing method characterized by that.

[16] A light emission state changing method for changing a light emission state in a light emitting means for emitting light to an object according to a setting content set by an input operation,

Detecting the execution state of the input operation;

Based on the detected state of implementation, the intensity of light emitted from the light emitting means is changed.

A light emission state changing method characterized by that.

[17] The calculation means functions as the light emission state changing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

The light emission state change program characterized by the above-mentioned.

[18] Let the computing means execute the light emission state changing method according to claim 15 or claim 16.

The light emission state change program characterized by the above-mentioned.

[19] The light emission state change program according to claim 17 or claim 18 is recorded so as to be readable by the computing means.

The recording medium which recorded the light emission state change program characterized by the above-mentioned.