JP4539338B2 - Remote controller - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote controller for operating toilet equipment such as a hot water cleaning device for a Western-style toilet.

  As is well known, the hot water cleaning device is for cleaning hot water by spraying warm water on the buttocks of a human body seated on a Western-style toilet, and the odor-containing air in the toilet bowl for drying the wet buttocks In some cases, a deodorizing device or the like for deodorizing is attached. The heating toilet seat is a toilet seat provided with a heater.

  A remote controller may be provided on the wall surface of the toilet room in order to operate these toilet equipment.

  The operation panel of the toilet remote control has an anal washing operation switch (shower switch), a bidet washing operation switch, a dry switch for blowing hot air, a hot water amount, hot water temperature, hot air amount, hot air temperature adjustment switch, etc. A switch for a hot water washing apparatus is provided. Some of them are provided with a switch for a heating toilet seat such as a toilet seat temperature control switch and a switch for a deodorizing device.

  In addition, in order to avoid feeling bored while using the toilet, there has been proposed one that can display a TV image or a relaxation image such as a natural scenery on the liquid crystal display screen of the toilet remote control (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-21504). Publication).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-242267 describes a toilet remote controller that can display a screen of Internet information using a memory card.
JP 2002-242267 A JP 2004-211504 A

  In the above Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-211504, the relaxation video display is displayed by bringing a finger close to the video switch area displayed on the screen. In order to switch from the video display screen to the operation screen, a finger is brought close to the screen.

  As described above, in the remote control disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-211504, when using the hot water cleaning device, when the user wants to know the state of the hot water cleaning device (for example, the water temperature or the water temperature), a dedicated operation for switching the relaxation image is performed. Need to do and annoying. In addition, there is a possibility that a person who does not know how to use cannot switch the video.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a remote controller that eliminates such inconvenience and displays the information when the user needs operation information.

The remote control of the present invention (Claim 1) is a remote control having an operation means for operating toilet equipment, and the remote control has a display screen capable of displaying video and operation information. the display screen of the remote control is arranged at a position different from the remote control to display the state of displaying an image on the display screen, the operation information related to at least the operating means when the manipulation means has been operated The toilet device is a warm water cleaning device that injects warm water onto the buttocks of a human body seated in a Western-style toilet and performs cleaning, and the warm water cleaning device is in operation to spray warm water. In some cases , at least operation information related to the function of the hot water washing apparatus related to the hot water jetting operation is displayed on the display screen .

  The remote controller of claim 2 is characterized in that, in claim 1, input means for video information to be displayed on the display screen is provided.

Remote control according to Claim 3 resides in that in Claim 1 or 2, wherein after the hot water injection operation completion of the hot water washing device, after the elapse of a predetermined time, when there is no operation of the operation means therebetween, characterized in that the stop display of the operation information It is what.

  In the remote control according to the present invention, when the operation means is operated while the image is displayed on the screen, at least operation information related to the operation means is displayed.

  For example, when a shower switch is operated while a relaxation image is displayed, the cleaning strength, the water temperature, and the like are displayed. Therefore, the information required by the user is displayed on the screen without the user having to perform a screen switching operation.

  The remote control according to claim 2 can display a user's favorite video (for example, commercially available video video, recorded TV video, scenery taken by himself, photograph, etc.) on the display screen, and has a relaxation effect. Or you can use a comfortable toilet.

In the remote controller of the present invention, as above SL, it is possible to display the operation information displayed about shower cleaning. Further, when drying the buttocks, the temperature of the warm air and the air volume can be displayed.

In the remote controller according to claim 3 , when the operation of the hot water washing apparatus is finished and thereafter the operation means is not operated for a predetermined period, the display of the operation information is stopped, and the screen returns to the original image for relaxation, for example. . Accordingly, information that is no longer needed by the user is never displayed, and the display screen is neat.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a remote controller according to the embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a left side view of the remote controller of FIG.

The remote controller 10 includes a hollow rectangular disk-shaped casing 11, a display screen 12 arranged so as to occupy most of the front surface of the casing 11, and a hot water washing device arranged below the display screen 12. Various switches 21 to 28 as operation means, various switches 31 to 36 as video information input means disposed on the left side of the display screen 12, a speaker 40 disposed on the lower right front of the casing 11, The insertion port 41 etc. which are arrange | positioned at the side surface of the casing 11 are provided. A video information storage means 42 such as a memory card or a video tape can be inserted into the insertion port 41.

  Although not shown, a circuit board is mounted inside the remote controller 10. In addition to the display screen drive circuit, the circuit board is also equipped with a transmission circuit for transmitting a hot water cleaning device operation signal.

  The display screen 12 can display video information and operation information of the hot water washing apparatus.

  When the power switch 31 is pressed to turn on the remote controller 10, the storage means 42 is inserted into the insertion port 41, and then the playback switch 33 is pressed, the video information stored in the storage means 42 is displayed on the display screen 12. . When the fast forward switch 34 or the rewind switch 35 is operated, the video is fast forwarded or rewinded. Pressing the stop switch 32 stops the video. When the volume switch 36 is pressed, the volume generated from the speaker 40 changes.

  When the butt washing switch 22 or the bidet washing switch 23 is operated while the image information is displayed, hot water is ejected from the shower nozzle, and the display screen 12 displays the operation information of the butt washing or the bidet washing from the display of the image information. The display is automatically switched. FIG. 1 shows a display screen when the buttocks cleaning switch 22 is pressed, indicating that the buttocks are being cleaned, the strength of the buttocks cleaning, and the temperature of the hot water.

  When the strength switch 25-27 is pressed during this buttocks or bidet washing, the hot water jet strength from the shower nozzle changes into three levels of weak, medium and strong, and the display of “strength” in the display screen. Switch to weak, medium, or strong. When the temperature switch 28 is pressed, the temperature of the hot water ejected from the shower nozzle changes and the temperature display in the display screen 12 changes.

  When the stop switch 21 is pressed, the ejection of hot water from the shower nozzle stops. Further, when any operation of the operation switches 21 to 28 of the hot water cleaning apparatus is not performed for a predetermined time, for example, about 1 to 10 seconds after the stop switch 21 is pressed, the display screen 12 displays the operation information of the hot water cleaning apparatus. The display automatically switches from displaying the video information to displaying the video information.

  Further, when the hot air switch 24 is operated while the video information is displayed, the hot air is blown from the fan toward the buttock and the display screen 12 is automatically switched to display the operation information of the fan.

  When the strength switch 25-27 is pressed during the warm air blowing, the warm air blowing strength from the fan changes in three steps of weak, medium and strong, and the display of “strength” in the display screen. Switch to weak, medium, or strong. When the temperature switch 28 is pressed, the temperature of the hot air blown from the fan changes and the temperature display in the display screen 12 changes.

  When the stop switch 21 is pressed, the blowing from the fan stops. Further, when any operation of the operation switches 21 to 28 of the hot water cleaning apparatus is not performed for a predetermined time, for example, about 1 to 10 seconds after the stop switch 21 is pressed, the display screen 12 displays the operation information of the hot water cleaning apparatus. The display automatically switches from displaying the video information to displaying the video information.

  With such a remote control 10 of the present invention, an image can be seen on the display screen 12 of the remote control 10 while the toilet is being used, and there is no feeling of boredom and a relaxing effect can be obtained. And if the operation switches 21-28 of a warm water washing apparatus are operated, the operation information of a warm water washing apparatus will be displayed automatically. Therefore, the information required by the user can be obtained without the user having to perform a screen switching operation.

  Further, by selecting the storage means 42 in which the desired video information is recorded, a video that the user likes on the display screen 12 (for example, a commercially available video video, a recorded TV video, a landscape taken by himself, a photograph, etc.). Can be displayed, and the toilet can be used very comfortably.

  Further, when the use of the hot water washing apparatus is finished and then the operation means is not operated for a predetermined time, the display of the operation information is stopped, and the screen returns to the original image for relaxation, for example. Accordingly, information that is no longer needed by the user is never displayed, and the display screen is neat.

  The remote controller shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is an example of an embodiment of the remote controller of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the illustrated one unless it exceeds the gist. For example, when the operation switch of the hot water cleaning apparatus is operated while the video information is displayed on the display screen 12, the operation information of the hot water cleaning apparatus may be displayed on the display of the video information. The operation information may be displayed small on a part of the display screen 12, and the video information may be displayed small on a part of the display screen 12. In these cases, video information can always be viewed and enjoyed.

  Further, a mode for displaying the operation information of the hot water washing apparatus and the video information together and a mode for displaying only the operation information of the hot water washing apparatus may be selectable by means such as a mode changeover switch.

  Further, for a user who does not need to display video information on the screen, the display mode and the non-display mode of the video information may be switched.

  The timing for stopping the display of the operation information of the hot water cleaning apparatus may be after a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation switch of the hot water cleaning apparatus was operated, or may be immediately after the operation of the stop switch.

  The television may be displayed as video information instead of or together with the storage means such as the memory card or the video tape. However, the storage means is preferable in that the cost of manufacturing the remote controller 10 is low and the user's favorite video can be displayed.

  Video information such as Internet information may be taken into a remote controller from a personal computer using a USB cable without using a storage means such as a memory card. Further, desired video information may be selected from a plurality of video information stored in the remote control main body or storage means by remote control operation.

  The temperature, humidity, current time, etc. in the toilet room may be displayed while displaying the video information and / or displaying the operation information of the hot water washing apparatus.

It is a front view of the remote control concerning an embodiment. It is a left view of the remote control of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Remote control 11 Casing 12 Display screen 21 Stop switch 22 Wet washing switch 23 Bidet washing switch 24 Hot air switch 25, 26, 27 Strength switch 28 Temperature switch 31 Power switch 32 Stop switch 33 Playback switch 34 Fast forward switch 35 Rewind switch 36 Volume Switch 40 Speaker 41 Plug 42 Input means

Claims (3)

A remote control having an operation means for operating toilet equipment,
In a remote control with a display screen that can display video and operation information,
The operation means is arranged at a position different from the display screen in the remote control,
A remote controller that displays at least operation information related to the operation means when the operation means is operated in a state where an image is displayed on the display screen ;
The toilet device is a warm water cleaning device that injects warm water onto the buttocks of a human body seated in a Western-style toilet and cleans it. When the warm water cleaning device is activated and sprays warm water, at least this A remote controller characterized in that operation information relating to the function of the hot water washing apparatus related to hot water injection operation is displayed on the display screen .   2. The remote control according to claim 1, further comprising means for inputting video information to be displayed on the display screen. The remote controller according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of the hot water injection operation of the hot water cleaning device, the operation information display is stopped when there is no operation of the operation means during that time.

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