JP2811148B2 - Remote control equipment and remote control system - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote control device and a remote control system using a transmitter for remotely controlling the remote control device. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventional remote control systems include a controller for controlling the input of channels, volumes and the like from a remote place, such as a television, an air conditioner, and a stereo, and a television, an air conditioner, and a stereo. . Although this system has a common use of infrared rays as a control signal transmission means, its modulation method, modulation frequency, signal format, and the like differ depending on each manufacturer and model, and standards are unified. Not done. FIG. 1 shows an example of use of a conventional system. 1
Is TV, 2 is 1 controller, 3 is VTR, 4 is 3
5 is an air conditioner, 6 is a 5 controller, 7 is a video disk, 8 is a 7 controller, 9 is a stereo, and 10 is a 9 controller. [0005] As shown in FIG. 1, as many controllers as the number of devices are required and the operation methods are different, it is very inconvenient to use the controllers. It wasn't a good thing. [0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to realize a system in which all controllers that can be controlled by one controller can be controlled. [0007] A remote control device according to the present invention is a remote control device for a remote control device.
Data for externally inputting various parameter data
An input unit, a data storage unit that stores a plurality of parameter data corresponding to the plurality of remote controlled devices,
Selection means for selecting one of the plurality of the remote control device, parameter by said data input unit
When data is input, the input parameter
Data of the plurality of remote controlled devices.
When stored in the data storage unit in correspondence with any
In both cases, the plurality of remote control
When one of the troll devices is selected,
Parameter data of the selected remote control device
Data from the data storage unit,
Based on the data, the parameters of the infrared signal generation process
And a parameter set by the control unit.
By generating and outputting an infrared signal based on the meter
And infrared output means for remotely controlling the selected remote control device. In this case, the plurality of remote
Of multiple parameter data corresponding to the control device
A plurality of parameter data storages each storing one of them
A data medium, wherein the data input unit includes the plurality of packets.
The parameter data storage medium is detachably mounted from the outside.
Each of the plurality of remote control devices.
Parameter data in each of the parameter data storage media.
It is preferable to input by reading from the body. Sa
Further, in these cases, it is preferable that the parameters of the infrared signal generation processing include a signal format, a modulation method, or a modulation frequency of the infrared signal. Also, the remote control system of the present invention, any
Parameter data of each remote control device
Data input section for inputting
Multiple parameter data for remote control devices
A data storage unit for storing data,
Selecting means for selecting one of the control devices;
Parameter data is input by the data input unit
When the input parameter data is
Compatible with any of the remote controlled devices
Storing the data in the data storage unit;
Out of the plurality of remote controlled devices
When one is selected, the selected remote
Control device parameter data in the data storage unit.
From the parameter data
A control unit for setting a parameter of an outside line signal generation process,
Infrared based on parameters set by the control unit
By generating and outputting a signal, the selected
Remotely controlling a remote control device
And a remote control device having infrared output means, and a plurality of remote control devices to be controlled. FIG. 2A is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 20 denotes a key input unit, 22 denotes a data storage unit, 23 denotes a control unit, 24 denotes a display unit, and 25 denotes an infrared ray. Output unit. To operate them, first, data such as a modulation method, a frequency, and a signal format used for control of each controlled device are input from the data input unit 21, and stored in the data storage unit 22 by the control unit 23. Is done.
Next, while the user looks at the display unit 24, the key input unit 20
When a device to be controlled is selected and a command is input, the control unit 23 reads out data such as the modulation method for the device stored in the data storage unit 22 and controls the infrared output unit (infrared output means) 25. Then, output an appropriate infrared ray. FIG. 2B is a configuration diagram of the infrared output control unit included in the control unit 23 and the infrared output unit 25. 26
Is an infrared output control section, 27 is an infrared drive oscillation circuit,
Reference numeral 8 denotes a modulator, 29 denotes an infrared output element and a drive circuit. The infrared output control unit 26 sets an oscillation frequency for the infrared drive oscillation circuit 27 based on the data from the data storage unit 22, and outputs a signal of the frequency designated by the infrared drive oscillation circuit 27. Further, the infrared output control unit 26 codes the command input from the key input unit 20 with the data from the data storage unit 22,
8, the code and the modulation method are set. The modulation section 28 modulates a signal from the infrared drive oscillation circuit 27 and outputs an infrared signal from an infrared output element 29 including a drive circuit. FIG. 3A shows an embodiment in which a ROM (read only memory) cartridge is used in the present invention. Reference numeral 30 denotes a ROM cartridge in which command data of a controlled device is recorded, and 31 denotes a ROM cartridge. ROM
It is means for reading data from the cartridge 30. In this embodiment, a ROM in which data is recorded in advance is used.
To use the cartridge, the user selects the device,
All you have to do is enter the command. FIG. 3B shows a remote control device when a ROM cartridge is used. 40 is a display unit, 41 is an input switch, 42 is a ROM cartridge, and 43 is an infrared output unit. In the ROM cartridge 42, data of an infrared signal corresponding to the controlled device is recorded, and a necessary cartridge is set in advance. In operation, when a controlled device is selected and input by the input switch 41, a command for the device is displayed on the display unit 40.
Is directed to the device, and a command is input from the command input means 41 which is an input switch. The size of the remote control device of this embodiment is almost the same as that of one conventional controller, so that it is very easy to use. FIG. 4 shows an embodiment in which a remote control device according to the present invention is used as a wristwatch, which has a clock function and also has a function as a controller. Reference numeral 50 denotes a display unit, 51 denotes a switch unit, 52 denotes an infrared output unit, and 53 denotes an R0M cartridge unit. As in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3B, a required ROM cartridge for a controlled device is connected (three are attached in the figure), and a switch unit is displayed in accordance with the display on the display unit 50. By inputting a command from 51, infrared light is output from the infrared output unit 52, and the controlled device is controlled. As described above, according to the remote control device of the present invention, a plurality of parameter data respectively corresponding to a plurality of remote control devices are stored .
Data storage unit for multiple remote control
When one of the devices is selected, the selected
The parameter data of the remote control device
Read from the data storage unit and store
The parameters of the infrared signal generation process based on the
Therefore, select one of the remote controlled devices.
By-option to Rukoto, the same processing procedure, standard is not unified (parameters are different) plurality of the remote control device, can be controlled without simultaneously and exchange data medium. Also, any remote controlled equipment
Input each parameter data from outside
The input parameter data is transferred to multiple remote
Stored in the data storage unit corresponding to any of the roll devices
Input other parameter data from outside
Input each of the multiple parameter data
Be replaced. That is, since each of the stored plurality of parameter data is individually replaced according to the type of the corresponding remote controlled device, the degree of freedom in selecting and combining the plurality of remote controlled devices to be controlled is large. In addition, thereby, for example, instead of the parameter data of the remote control device that has become less frequently used, the parameter data that has become more frequently used can be replaced as needed. The storage capacity can be saved, suitable for miniaturization, and operability can be improved. Also, one parameter data for each
When using a parameter data storage medium to store
Parameter data by attaching multiple
Just read the data from multiple remote controlled machines.
You can enter the parameter data of each container,
Can be omitted. In this case, each parameter data storage
Simply exchange the media for another and you can
Each remote controller to the corresponding remote
Operability as it can be replaced individually according to the type of container
Can be further improved. Further, according to the remote control system of the present invention, various combinations of remote control devices can be selected by using the above remote control devices. Or a different combination for each room,
A variety of systems can be constructed while using the same remote control device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional device. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention. (1) Configuration diagram (2) Configuration diagram of infrared output section FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment using a ROM cartridge. (1) Configuration diagram (2) Exterior view FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which a remote control device is a wristwatch. [Description of Signs] 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 ... Remote Controlled Device 20 ... Key Input Unit 21 ... Data Input Unit 22 ... Data Storage Unit 23 ... Control Unit 24 ... ..Display unit 25: infrared output unit 29: infrared output element

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] Each parameter of any remote control device
A data input unit for externally inputting data data, a data storage unit for storing a plurality of parameter data corresponding to a plurality of remote controlled devices, and a selection for selecting one of the plurality of remote controlled devices. Means and parameter data are input by the data input unit
When the input parameter data is
Compatible with any of the remote controlled devices
Storing the data in the data storage unit;
Out of the plurality of remote controlled devices
When one is selected, the selected remote
Control device parameter data in the data storage unit.
From the parameter data
A control unit for setting parameters for the process of generating an outside line signal; and an infrared ray based on the parameters set by the control unit.
An infrared output means for remotely controlling the selected remote control device by generating and outputting a signal ; 2. Compatible with the plurality of remote controlled devices
A plurality of parameters each storing one of a plurality of parameter data.
A number of parameter data storage media, wherein the data input unit stores the plurality of parameter data storage media.
The medium is detachably mounted from the outside, and the plurality of remote
Parameter data of each remote control device
Reading from the various parameter data storage media
2. The remote controller according to claim 1, wherein the input is performed by a user.
Control equipment. 3. 3. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the parameter of the infrared signal generation processing includes a signal format, a modulation method, or a modulation frequency of the infrared signal. 4. 4. Each parameter of any remote control device
A data input unit for externally inputting data data and a plurality of parameters corresponding to a plurality of remote controlled devices.
A data storage unit for storing parameter data; and one of the plurality of remote controlled devices.
Selecting means for selecting, and parameter data input by the data input unit
When the input parameter data is
Compatible with any of the remote controlled devices
Storing the data in the data storage unit;
Out of the plurality of remote controlled devices
When one is selected, the selected remote
Control device parameter data in the data storage unit.
From the parameter data
A control unit for setting parameters for the process of generating an outside line signal; and an infrared ray based on the parameters set by the control unit.
By generating and outputting a signal, the selected
Remotely controlling a remote control device
A remote control system , comprising: a remote control device having infrared output means; and a plurality of remote controlled devices to be controlled.