JP2604535B2 - Timer device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the operation time of electrical equipment,
Regarding a timer device for arbitrarily setting a time such as an operation time,
In particular, the present invention relates to a timer device that disables a time setting operation other than by a specific user.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In an electric device such as a television receiver, a timer is used for automatically setting an operation time, an operation start time or a stop time of the electric device. Conventionally, this type of timer device allows any person to arbitrarily set a desired operation time, operation time or operation stop time by operating a built-in hour, minute dial or keyboard.

[0003]

By the way, recently,
Long-term use of home-use game machines has a negative effect on children and the like mentally and physically, and is becoming a serious social problem. Therefore, it is conceivable to control the usage time of the home game machine by using a timer. However, with the conventional timer, anyone who can understand the operation can set and reset the time arbitrarily and freely even by a child playing the game. It cannot be an effective means and is a cause of domestic trouble.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a timer device in which a person other than a person who manages a timer cannot perform time setting operation.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention to achieve the above object, the timer information setting means for setting between time timer Dereion time / Dereiofu, Ya between the power supply and electrical equipment
A connection control means for controlling connection / disconnection between an input terminal and an output terminal for connection between electrical devices, and a timekeeping circuit;
The time is the delay time set by the timer information setting means.
Timer control means for controlling connection / disconnection of the connection control means when the time coincides with the interval / delay-off time;
Input means for inputting a witness number, compares the dark card <br/> number timer release with the preset password input through the input means, an operation command signal when it matches
Output to hold the timer information setting means in the operating state ,
If they do not match, a prohibition command signal is output and the timer information
Timer lock means for holding the setting means in an inactive state;
The set delay time / delay off time,
A table that identifies and displays the time and the entered password.
Indicating means.

[0006]

[Action] With the above configuration, the timer locking means, a timer lock on timer information setting means when security code which is input from the input means matches the security code of the timer unlocking that is set in advance Command signal to release for a predetermined time
No. outputs a, holds the timer information setting means operable state, when Dereion by the operation of the timer information setting means
Enables setting of interval / delay-off time. Also entered
The password entered does not match the password for unlocking the timer.
If not, output a prohibition command to the timer information setting means.
Hold the timer information setting means in an inactive state,
Delay time / delay off even when operating information setting means
Disable time setting. Therefore, it becomes impossible for anyone other than the timer manager to set the time of the timer device, and it becomes possible for the timer manager to control the usage time of the home game machine or the like.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a timer device according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes an increment / decrement type timer information setting unit which can set and cancel timer information such as the operation time and operation time of a timer, and 11 denotes a timer information set based on the timer information set by the timer information setting unit 10. This is a timer control unit for controlling connection / disconnection of the connection control unit (switch unit) 12 of this embodiment.

The connection control section 12 controls connection / disconnection between an input terminal 13 and an output terminal 14 provided thereto according to an output signal from the timer control section 11.
3 is connected to a power supply or a home game machine, and the output terminal 14 is connected to a television receiver or the like.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 15 denotes a display device composed of a liquid crystal or the like connected to a timer information setting unit 10 and a timer control unit 11. The display device 15 displays a set timer information and the like. And a display unit 15b for displaying the existing time output from the timing circuit 111.

[0010] 16 is a timer lock circuit for controlling the disabled state and available operating state disabling the timer device, this timer lock circuit 16, for inputting a security code for the timer unlocking An input unit 17 including a numeric keypad or the like is connected.

[0011] The timer lock circuit 16, a memory unit 16 for storing a specific security code for timer unlocking
1, security code input from the input unit 17 and the memory unit 1
61 compares the security code for unlocking stored, outputs an operation command signal S1 to the timer information setting unit 10 when the match prohibiting command to the timer information setting unit 10 when the mismatch comprising a security code determination unit 162 for outputting a signal S2. Further, the timer lock circuit 16 is connected to the display device 15, a dark card <br/> number input from the input unit 17 is adapted to be displayed on the display unit 15a of the display device 15.

Next, the operation of this embodiment configured as described above will be described. When setting the time-limit time of the timer, first, by operating the input unit 17 only timer management is aware, inputs the example 4 digit security code. Entered darkness
Testimony number is taken into timer lock circuit 16 in a coded state, that the security code discrimination unit 162, compared to the dark card <br/> number timer unlocking previously stored in the memory unit 161 To determine whether they match.

If it is determined that they match, an operation command signal S1 is output to the timer information setting unit 10 to set the timer information setting unit 10 to an operable state. If it is determined that they do not match, the prohibition command signal S2 is output to the timer information setting unit 10, and the timer information setting unit 10 is set to an inoperable state. On the other hand, security code data sequentially read from the input unit 17 to the timer lock circuit 16 is output to the display device 15 is converted into an analog quantity, and displays the dark card <br/> number entered on the display section 15a . Therefore, by looking at this display,
Timer administrator can confirm whether or not the security code for the release timer.

[0014] It should be noted that the dark is different from the security code for the release timer
If a certificate number is entered, the timer lock circuit 16
May be configured to be displayed on the display unit 15a to "NO" indicating the discrimination results of the witness number determination section 162, also, if it matches the security code for releasing the timer display section 15, "OK"
a may be displayed.

When the timer information setting section 10 is set to the operation state by the operation command signal S1 from the timer lock circuit 16, the operation section of the timer information setting section 10 ( shown in FIG.
By operating the increment / decrement key 23 ), the delay time or the delay-off time can be set. This timer information setting unit 10
The time set in is displayed on the display unit 15a of the display device 15.

The time data set by the timer information setting section 10 is taken into a timer control section 11. If this the timer control unit 11 starts operation, the timer control unit 11, setting conditions of the timer information setting unit 10, delle
When the off time is set, the timer control unit 11
Outputs an ON command signal to the connection control unit 12 to turn on the connection control unit 12. Thereby, the input terminal 1
3 and the output terminal 14 are in a connected state, and the power supply connected to each of the input terminal 13 and the output terminal 14 and the electric device or between the electric devices is maintained in a conductive state.

On the other hand, the timer control unit 11
It is monitored whether the time counted at 11 has reached the delay-off time. Here, when it is determined that the delay-off time has been reached, the timer control unit 11 outputs an off command signal to the connection control unit 12 to turn off the connection control unit 12. As a result, the input terminal 13 and the output terminal 14 are disconnected from each other, and the power supply connected to each of the input terminal 13 and the output terminal 14 is disconnected from the electric device or between the electric devices.

The setting conditions of the timer information setting unit 10 are
When the time is the delay time, the timer control unit 11 outputs an ON command signal to the connection control unit 12 when the time counted by the timer circuit 111 reaches the delay time, contrary to the time of the delay OFF , whereby the input terminal 13 is connected to the input terminal 13. The connection between the output terminals 14 is maintained.

[0019] In the timer device to the present embodiment, the timer lock circuit 16 the security code input from the input unit 17, compared with the timer unlocking security code that is set in advance, consistent Since the timer information setting unit 10 is set to the operating state only when the timer is set, only the person who manages the timer can perform the setting operation of the timer. Therefore, when this timer device is applied to a home-use game machine, a mother or the like as a guardian can control the use time of the game machine by a child.

FIG. 2 shows a timer device applied to a home game machine. In FIG. 2, a timer device indicated by a reference numeral 20 is a timer main body 21 and a keyboard 2 provided on the surface of the timer main body 21 and corresponding to the input unit 17 in FIG.
2, a key 23 for increment / decrement corresponding to the operation unit of the timer information setting unit 10 shown in FIG. 1 provided on the surface of the timer body 21, and the display device shown in FIG. And a timer information setting unit 10, a timer control unit 11, a connection control unit 1 shown in FIG.
2 and a timer lock circuit 16 and the like.

A terminal 26 for connection to a television receiver is drawn out from one side of the timer main body 21 via a cable 25, and a home terminal is connected via a cable 27 from another side of the timer main body 21. Terminal 28 for connection to the game machine is drawn out.

A key 2 is provided on the surface of the timer body 21.
An opening / closing cover 30 which is locked by 9 is provided,
A terminal receiver (not shown) for connecting a standard connection terminal 31 is provided at a portion located inside the cover 30. This is because, since the output terminals of the home game machine are various, the connection terminal 31 and the terminal receiver thereof are standardized to make the timer device versatile.

By using the timer device 20 configured as described above for a home game machine, a parent or guardian can control the usage time of a child's home game machine. Along with this, it is possible to reduce adverse effects on the child caused by the child using the home-use game machine for a long time, and to reduce social problems.

The timer device according to the present invention is shown in FIG.
However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration as shown in FIG. 1, but may be configured to be incorporated in a television receiver to which a consumer game machine is connected.

Further, the timer device of the present invention is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, but can be variously modified without departing from the scope described in claims.

[0026]

As described above, the present invention provides a timer
And timer information setting means for setting a Dereion time / Dereiofu time, a connection control unit for contact / disconnection control between the output terminal and <br/> input for connecting or between electrical equipment power supply and electrical equipment, meter
A time circuit, wherein the time counted by the timer circuit is the delay time / delay time set by the timer information setting means.
And timer control means for contact / disconnection controlling said connection control means when matched, an input means for inputting a personal identification number for canceling the timer, the timer release with the preset security code which is input from said input means comparing the security code of use, when they match and outputs the operation command signal said timer information
Information setting means in the operating state.
Command signal to disable the timer information setting means.
A timer locking means for holding the, Derei is the set
ON time / delay-off time, the clock time and the input
Display means for identifying and displaying the security code obtained
I made it. Therefore, the timer information setting means must
Unless an operation command signal for a predetermined time is output from the stage
The delay time / delay-off time
Data in scratches, after Dereion time before or Dereiofu time
A person other than the Ima administrator operates the timer information setting means
Cannot set the delay time or delay time.
is there. Therefore, only the timer administrator can
The effect that you can control the usage time
is there.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a timer device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a timer device when the timer device of the present invention is configured for a home game machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 timer information setting section (timer information setting means) 11 timer control section (timer control means) 12 connection control section (connection control means) 13 input terminal 14 output terminal 15 display device 16 timer lock circuit (timer lock means)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] (1)Timer delay time / delay offTime
Timer information setting means for setting the interval,Between power supply and electrical equipment
And electrical equipmentConnection / disconnection control between input and output terminals
Connection control means,Having a timing circuit, timing of the timing circuit
The time whose time is set by the timer information setting means
Time / delay-off timeThe connection control hand
Timer control means for controlling connection / disconnection of a stage;
Input means for inputting a password, and input from the input means
IsWasPIN and a preset timer release password
TestimonyCompare the numbers and if they matchOperation command signal
OutputActivating the timer information setting meansHold on
If they do not match, a prohibition command signal is output and the timer
Timer lock means for keeping the information setting means inactive
When,The set delay time / delay off time,
The timekeeping time and the entered password are identified and displayed.
Display meansA timer device characterized by the above-mentioned.