JP6504926B2 - Display device - Google Patents

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  The present invention is, for example, a display which is installed in a shop or in a store and displays information on products sold in the store and information on services provided in the store, and is configured by a matrix of LED display and liquid crystal display It relates to the device.

There are various types of display devices that are installed in stores and stores and display information on products sold in the store (hereinafter referred to as product information) and information on services provided in the store (hereinafter referred to as service information) There are many types of LED displays, many of which have matrix-like LED displays and flat-plate-like liquid crystal displays. With regard to matrix-like LED displays, product information sold at stores and service information provided at stores are It is made to display on a LED display as a character, a figure, or an animation by selective lighting of a plurality of LED elements. In addition, in the flat-plate liquid crystal display, an image or a video corresponding to product information sold in a store or service information provided in a store is displayed on the screen to allow a passer-by or a shopper to be recognized along with voice information. I have to.

With regard to such a display device, it is general to prepare a plurality of contents in advance as product information and service information to be displayed on a matrix-like LED display body or a flat plate-like liquid crystal display body. According to the contents of goods and services provided by the display device operator of the store, for example, the time zone The contents of the content information to be displayed separately according to the season are switched to be displayed on the display device.

In addition, recently, a display device is connected to an internet circuit or an intranet circuit, and used as a digital signage terminal. In such a display device, not only the product information and service information of the store but also news, weather forecast, disaster information, local community information, and if the store is a chain store, it is sent from the server of the head office of the chain store. Real-time product information and service information can also be displayed.

In such a display device, the operator of the display device of the store changes the content of the content to be displayed according to the time of day or the season according to the content of the product or service to be provided, and creates the content by itself. Is customized and displayed, and such change display of the content is generally performed by a remote control device as disclosed in Patent Document 1 below. That is, the remote control device can transmit a code signal by infrared light, the display device is provided with a light receiving unit of the infrared signal, and the content of the content to be displayed on the display device is freely set by the code signal transmitted from the remote control device. It is possible to change.

JP-A-11-167359

That is, according to such a device, the operator of the display device in the store operates the remote control device (sends a code signal by the remote control device) to selectively connect the external memory or the display device. A plurality of content information (product information, service information, etc.) stored in the memory, and various content information (for example, news, weather forecast, disaster information, regional community information, etc.) connected to the Internet and received from the outside It is possible to display real-time product information, service information, etc. transmitted from the server of the head office of the chain store on the LED display or the liquid crystal display of the display device. In this way, the operator of the display device of the store can display information about special events and featured items performed on that day on the display device (for example, "10% discount on all products today", "Today "Tuna arrival" etc., and also emergency disaster information etc. can be switched and displayed by the operation of the remote control device.

By the way, as described above, the information (product information, service information, etc.) to be displayed on the display device is selected from a plurality of pieces of content information stored in the memory by the operation of the remote control device, or content information received through the network If you want to select from and switch display, it is necessary to operate by pressing a plurality of keys present in the remote control device, in the case of elderly people who are not familiar with the operation of the display device of the store, etc. It was In addition, by operating the remote control device, information on special events and featured products can be customized and created by key input, or characters, figures, or moving images related to content information (product information, service information) can be input to the content information itself It has been almost difficult to create the "", and it has been said that even if such a function is set on the display device, it is practically hardly used.

The inventor of the present application pays attention to such conventional problems and saves the content information to be displayed on the display device in the memory in a predetermined format, so that the operator can easily operate the switching display of the content. It is intended to be able to do so, and to have a simple configuration for realizing it, and as a result, to enhance the functionality of the display device.

In order to achieve the above object, according to claim 1 of the present invention, a plurality of LED light emitting elements are arrayed in a plane, each LED light emitting element is turned on arbitrarily, and information consisting of characters, figures, moving pictures, etc. on the surface An LED display body capable of display or a liquid crystal display body capable of displaying an image or an image is provided on the surface, and a memory capable of storing plural pieces of content information displayed on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body And a control unit for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of content information stored in the memory on the LED display unit or the liquid crystal display unit. It is connected to the control means, senses the proximity state of the magnetic substance held by the operator, and selectively controls the plurality of contents information stored in the memory for the control means to be an LED display or It is set to be provided with a magnetic sensor that allows a signal to be displayed on the liquid crystal display body.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the main body of the display device is connected to the control means, receives a signal transmitted from the infrared remote control device held by the operator, and is stored in the memory with respect to the control means. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising an infrared light receiving element capable of outputting a signal for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of content information on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body.

Further, according to claim 3 of the present invention, the control means receives the signal output from the magnetic sensor based on the fact that the magnetic sensor detects the proximity state of the magnetic substance held by the operator by the control means. The display according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein a plurality of pieces of content information stored in the memory are sequentially and selectively displayed on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body in the order stored in the memory in advance. It is a device.

Further, according to claim 4 of the present invention, the control means controls a signal output from the magnetic sensor based on an operation of separating the magnetic body from the magnetic sensor from the proximity state of the magnetic body held by the operator to the magnetic sensor. When the means receives an OFF signal, the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body continuously displays the content information stored in the memory displayed on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body in the state from then on. It is set as the display apparatus of Claim 3 which made it possible.

Further, according to claim 5 of the present invention, the control means is a control means from the magnetic sensor based on the fact that the proximity state of the magnetic body held by the operator to the magnetic sensor and the operation of separating the magnetic body from the magnetic sensor are repeated. It is possible to display the content information on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body sequentially and sequentially in the order in which the reception of the signal to be output is repeatedly turned ON and OFF and in this order in the memory. It is set as the display apparatus of Claim 3.

Further, according to claim 6 of the present invention, the control means stores in memory the reception state of the continuous signal outputted from the magnetic sensor based on the continuous proximity state within a predetermined time with respect to the magnetic sensor of the magnetic substance. Time for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of content information to be displayed on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body in order sequentially stored in the memory and selectively displaying the plurality of pieces of content information stored in the memory The display device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, further comprising means for variably adjusting.

Further, according to claim 7 of the present invention, in the memory, the control means receives a signal outputted from the magnetic sensor based on the fact that the magnetic sensor detects the proximity state of the magnetic substance held by the operator. In addition to selectively switching and displaying a plurality of stored content information sequentially and sequentially on the LED display body or liquid crystal display body in the order stored in the memory, turning off the power supply to the LED display body or liquid crystal display body or display signal The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein it is also possible to set the non-display mode in which no display is performed.

Furthermore, according to claim 8 of the present invention, the control means receives the signal output from the magnetic sensor based on the fact that the magnetic sensor detects the proximity state of the magnetic substance held by the operator after the power is turned on. The latest method including the processing method of the type and the content of plural contents information to be displayed on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body, and the order and interval of selectively displaying plural contents information on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising means for updating the software program by accessing the external memory or downloading from the network through the external interface 22.

According to the display device according to the present invention, the control device is connected to the main body of the display device, and the proximity state of the magnetic substance held by the operator is sensed, and the plurality of content information stored in the memory for the control device Is provided with a magnetic sensor capable of transmitting a signal for selectively displaying on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body, the operation of selecting and displaying the content information to be displayed on the display device can be performed by This can be realized by a simple configuration of proximity or separation, and has an effect that the functionality of the display device can be enhanced.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing which follows the II-II line of FIG. It is a perspective view of a display. It is a top view which shows the remote controller for operating a display apparatus remotely. It is a block diagram showing composition of a display. It is a content list which shows the content of each content information displayed on the LED display body memorize | stored in memory. It is a content list which shows the content of each content information displayed on the liquid crystal display body memorize | stored in memory. (A) is a list showing details of the content contents of the image 1 displayed on the LED display body, (B) is a list showing details of the content contents of the image 2 displayed on the LED display body, (C) is the LED display It is a list | wrist which shows the detail of the content content of the image 3 displayed on a body. (A) is a list showing details of the content contents of the image 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display body, (B) is a list showing details of the content contents of the image 2 displayed on the liquid crystal display body, (C) is a liquid crystal display It is a list | wrist which shows the detail of the content content of the image 3 displayed on a body. (A) is a state diagram showing a process of switching the content information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display or the LED display based on the fact that the magnetic sensor detects the proximity of the magnetic body, (B) separates the magnetic body from the magnetic sensor It is a state diagram which shows the process of selecting and setting the content information displayed on a liquid crystal display body or a LED display body based on the information.

Hereinafter, a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 1 to 5. The display device 1 according to the embodiment is generally flat as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, for example, installed in a storefront or in a store, information on products sold in the store and information on services provided in the store It shall be displayed. That is, the display device 1 includes a flat plate-like liquid crystal display body 2 having a rectangular shape in the upper front, and a flat plate-like LED display body 3 having a rectangular shape in the lower front, In the item, product information sold at the store and service information provided at the store can be displayed.

In the display device 1, the liquid crystal display body 2 is constituted by a liquid crystal module having a display screen on the front side as shown in FIG. 2, and the LED display body 3 has a plurality of LED light emitting elements arranged in a matrix on the front side. The liquid crystal module and the LED light emitting module are housed in a housing 4 of the display device 1. A control substrate 5 and a power supply circuit 6 are incorporated in the housing 4 of the display device 1 respectively. The transparent resin plate 7 covers the front side of the housing 4 on the front side of the LED display body 3 configured by including the liquid crystal display body 2 with the front side as a display screen and the plurality of LED light emitting elements on the front side. Is provided. That is, in a state where the display device 1 is installed in a storefront or in a store, the viewer looking at the display device 1 can check the product information sold in the store and the service information provided in the store by the liquid crystal display 2 It is possible to recognize as image information and image information displayed on the LED display body 3, and in the liquid crystal display body 2, an image or a video corresponding to product information sold in the store or service information provided in the store It is displayed on the screen, and it is possible to make it possible for a passerby or a person in the store to be aware of voice information uttered from a speaker (not shown). Further, in the LED display body 3, product information and service information are displayed in characters or figures by selective lighting of a plurality of LED elements, and the passer-by or the shopkeeper is recognized along with voice information uttered from a speaker (not shown). It is possible to make

The product information and service information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 and the LED display 3 of the display device 1 are generally stored in advance in a memory provided on the control substrate 5 of the display device 1 as a plurality of content information. It is assumed. That is, such content information is stored in a memory incorporated in the display device 1 or stored in an external memory (USB memory, SD card, etc.) connectable to the display device 1, and the operator of the display device in the store The contents of the content information to be displayed, for example, by time zone or by season, are switched depending on the contents of the product or service to be provided, and displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 or the LED display 3.

In the display device 1 according to the embodiment, the infrared light receiving element 8 and the magnetic sensor 9 are vertically arranged at the lower right position when viewed from the front. Each of the sensors 8 and 9 is disposed inside the transparent resin plate 7 covering the front side of the housing 4 and, first, the infrared light receiving element 8 is, for example, an infrared remote control device 10 held by the operator as shown in FIG. Can be received in a state of passing through the transparent resin plate 7, and the display device 1 relates to product information and service information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 and the LED display 3 and is stored in advance in memory A signal for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of content information on the LED display 3 or the liquid crystal display 2 can be output to the control means in the control substrate 5 of the display device 1.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the magnetic sensor 9 is close to the inside of the housing 4 and the transparent resin plate 7 so that the magnetic body 12 to which the strap 11 held by the operator is attached can be sensed. That is, in a state in which a proximity state (proximity state of the magnetic body 12 to the magnetic sensor 9 shown in FIG. 2) in which the distance between the magnetic sensor 9 and the magnetic body 12 normally approaches from about 10 mm or less The product information and service information displayed on the display body 2 and the LED display body 3 are displayed, and a signal for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of content information stored in the memory on the LED display body 2 or the liquid crystal display body 2 is displayed It is possible to output to the control means in the control substrate 5 of the device 1.

The control means in the control substrate 5 of the display device 1 according to the embodiment has each circuit configuration shown in the block diagram of FIG. That is, the control means receives a signal transmitted from the infrared remote control device 10 in the infrared light receiving element 8, and transmits the instructed command from the remote control device 10 to the display device 1 based on the signal (code signal). A command control unit 14 based on an infrared signal to be executed by the CPU 13 is provided. Further, in the state where the magnetic sensor 9 senses the proximity state of the magnetic body 12, the control means selectively selects a plurality of pieces of content information stored in the memory 17 in advance based on the sensing. A command control unit 15 based on the sensing of a magnetic sensor that causes the CPU 13 to execute a command to display at 2 is also provided.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the control means is provided with each of a control program 16, a memory 17, and a timer 18. The memory 17 relates to product information and service information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 and the LED display 3, and a plurality of pieces of content information stored in advance in the memory are selectively displayed on the LED display 3 or the liquid crystal display 2. Besides storing a plurality of contents to be displayed, data such as the number of times of display for each content already displayed on the LED display body 3 or the liquid crystal display body 2, power consumption and the like are stored. Further, the control program 16 stores program software by setting such as a display interval of content displayed on the LED display 3 or the liquid crystal display 2 and a display image and an audio output pattern. Furthermore, the timer 18 is composed of a clock circuit and a clock circuit that stores the current time, and can be used for time management in the control means of the display device 1 and timing management of signal processing.

Furthermore, in the control means, a plurality of content information stored in the memory 17 and the display control unit 19 for selectively displaying a plurality of content information stored in the memory 17 on the LED display 3 or the liquid crystal display 2 An audio output control unit 20 is provided to control output of internal audio information toward the speaker 21 of the display device.

Here, with regard to a plurality of pieces of content information stored in the memory 17, in addition to prescribed display information such as "during business" and "during break", for example, the operator of the display device 1 creates an image with his own digital camera or digital video An image may be produced, edited by a computer or the like, and input from the external interface 22 may be used. In that case, an external memory 23 (USB memory, SD card for storing content information produced by the operator in the external interface 22) Etc.) is connected. Furthermore, in the display device 1, the external interface 22 is connected to a network line (the Internet, an intranet, etc.), content information produced outside is downloaded, and, for example, to product information and service information transmitted from the head office of a chain store. It is also possible to periodically receive such content information and store it in the memory 17.

In the memory 17 according to the embodiment, prescribed content information that can be displayed on the LED display 3 is stored in advance, and is input from the network line or the external memory 23 via the external interface 22 as described above, A plurality of customized content information that can be displayed on the LED display 3 is stored. For example, as shown in FIG. And will be saved. In the storage pattern shown in FIG. 1 is an image 1, Index No. 2 is the image 2, Index No. 3 is the image 3, Index No. 4 is the weather forecast, Index No. 5 is the news, Index No. 6 is regional news, Index No. 7 is emergency disaster information. Here, in the memory 17, Index No. Content information is to be stored up to n. It is possible to set display OFF as 0 and store it. Furthermore, Index No. Index n. From 1 to Index No. Each content information up to n is continuously repeated to be displayed on the LED display 3.

Similarly, in the memory 17, a plurality of pieces of content information which can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 are stored. For example, as shown in FIG. And will be saved. In the storage pattern shown in FIG. 1 is an image 1, Index No. 2 is the image 2, Index No. 3 is the image 3, Index No. 4 is the weather forecast, Index No. 5 is the news, Index No. 6 is regional news, Index No. 7 is emergency disaster information. Here, in the memory 17, Index No. Content information is to be stored up to n. It is possible to set display OFF as 0 and store it. Furthermore, Index No. Index n. From 1 to Index No. Each content information up to n is continuously repeated to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 2.

Index No. Specific contents of the content information which is stored in the memory for each time and can be displayed on the LED display 3 are, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 (A) to FIG. 8 (C). In the example shown in A), the Index No. in FIG. As the image 1 of 1, character information "during business" is displayed with a predetermined operation mode, speed, image display time, and the number of repetitions. Further, in the example shown in FIG. As the image 2 of 2, the character information of "Samma set meal 500 yen" is displayed with a predetermined operation mode, speed, image display time, and number of repetitions. Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. As the image 3 of 3, the illustration image information in which the image is burned is displayed with the predetermined operation mode, the speed, the image display time, and the number of repetitions.

Also, Index No. Specific contents of the content information which is stored in the memory for each time and which can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 are, for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (A) to FIG. 9 (C). In the example shown in A), the Index No. in FIG. As the image 1 of 1, the still image information regarding the restaurant name, “in business”, and lunch time information is displayed with a predetermined operation mode, speed, image display time, and number of repetitions. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9B, the Index No. of FIG. As the image 2 of 2, the moving image information on the moving image in which the character of "party reservation received" is scrolled on the image of the food is displayed with the predetermined operation mode and the number of repetitions of the designation. Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. As the third image 3, moving image information on a moving image of a commercial message scrolled further to a wine glass and cooking moving image on the table is displayed with a predetermined operation mode and a specified number of repetitions.

The on / off operation of the display device 1 is performed using the infrared remote control device 10 shown in FIG. 4 and is performed by operating the on / off switch 24. The various operations of the infrared remote control device 10 are performed by pointing the light emitting unit 25 of the remote control device 10 to the infrared light receiving element 8 on the front surface of the display device 1 and transmitting the corresponding light code signal to the light receiving element 8 from the light emitting unit 25 It is like that.

For example, various settings (image setting, image setting, audio setting, setting of content switching time interval, setting of composite display of contents, etc.) on the display device 1 can be performed by pressing the function setting button 26 of the remote control device 10. Alternatively, various displays displayed on the LED display body 3 can be performed by selecting and operating the ten key 27, the feed switch 28 and the return switch 29.

Among the content information stored in the memory 17, the switching display on the liquid crystal display body 2 using the infrared remote control device 10 is pressing the remote control device 10 content switch 30, and the liquid crystal display body content information displayed on the liquid crystal display body 2 The switching mode is performed by selecting the feed switch 28 and the return switch 29. That is, when the signal corresponding to the switching display of the content information transmitted from the infrared remote control device 10 in the infrared light receiving element 8 is received, the command control unit 14 stores in the memory 17 in the CPU 13 based on the signal (code signal). It causes the display control unit 19 and the audio output control unit 20 to output a signal related to the corresponding content information. Based on this, it becomes possible to display content information corresponding to the liquid crystal display 2 (see FIG. 5).

Similarly, among the content information stored in the memory 17, the switching display for the LED display 3 using the infrared remote control device 10 is the LED display displayed on the LED display 3 by pressing the content switch 30 of the remote control 10 The body content information switching mode is performed by selecting the switch 28 and the return switch 29. That is, when the signal corresponding to the switching display of the content information transmitted from the infrared remote control device 10 in the infrared light receiving element 8 is received, the command control unit 14 stores in the memory 17 in the CPU 13 based on the signal (code signal). It causes the display control unit 19 and the audio output control unit 20 to output a signal related to the corresponding content information. Based on this, it becomes possible to display content information corresponding to the LED display 3 (see FIG. 5).

Next, among the content information stored in the memory 17, a method of bringing the magnetic body 12 close to the magnetic sensor 9 and switching and displaying a plurality of content information stored in the memory 17 on the liquid crystal display 2 of the display device 1 Explain the details of In the state where the magnetic sensor 9 detects the proximity state of the magnetic body 12 (the proximity state of the magnetic body 12 to the magnetic sensor 9 shown in FIG. 2 or the proximity state of 10 mm or less to the magnetic sensor 9 of the magnetic body 12) In the liquid crystal display 2, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, content information is sequentially switched and displayed on the liquid crystal display 2. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 1 → Index No. 2 → Index No. 3 → Index No. 4 → Index No. 5 → Index No. 6 → Index No. 7, and Index No. Content information displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 2 sequentially as n + 1 (a mode in which each content information from Index No. 1 to Index No. 7 is continuously repeated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 2) Can be switched to step in the order of index (see the circulation state shown by the arrow in FIG. 7). In the case where the content of each content information is displayed on the liquid crystal display body 2 by the proximity of the magnetic body 12 to the magnetic sensor 9, each Index No. 1 is displayed. Content information may be displayed as it is, and the corresponding Index No. You may make it display only. Furthermore, each Index No. The digest corresponding to the content information of may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 2. The display time of the one content is based on the display interval shown in FIG.

Here, the content information stored in the memory 17 is Index No. When n is stored, Index No. From 1 to Index No. The content information is sequentially switched to the liquid crystal display body 2 of the display device 1 up to n + 1. The index No. is switched to n + 1 next. It goes around until the display of 0 turns off, and the index No. Return to 1 and again Index No. From 1 to Index No. The content information is sequentially switched and displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 of the display device 1 up to n + 1. Then, the content information temporarily stored in the memory 17 is Index No. If there are only seven, Index No. From 1 to Index No. The content information is sequentially switched and displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 of the display device 1 up to 7, and the Index No. 1 having no content information is displayed. To skip Index No. The index No. becomes n + 1 by the next switching. It goes around until the display of 0 turns off, and the index No. Return to 1 and it will be repeated.

Among the plurality of pieces of content information switched and displayed on the liquid crystal display body 2 of the display device 1, one Index No. designated by the operator. Thereafter, when the liquid crystal display body 2 outputs the image contents and the image output as fixed output, the magnetic body 12 in the proximity state to the magnetic sensor 9 is transmitted from the magnetic sensor 9 at a timing as shown in FIG. It becomes possible to do by separating. That is, the magnetic sensor 9 is an ON signal based on the sensing of the magnetic body 12 in the proximity state of the magnetic body 12 to the magnetic sensor 9 shown in FIG. 2 or the proximity state of 10 mm or less to the magnetic sensor 9 of the magnetic body 12. Is output to the command control unit 15. Here, while the ON signal is continuously input as shown in FIG. 10A, the command control unit 15 follows the order of circulation shown in FIG. 1 → Index No. 2 → Index No. 3 → Index No. 4 → Index No. 5 → Index No. 6 → Index No. 7 → Index No. n + 1 → Index No. As in 0, the CPU 13 causes the display control unit 19 and the audio output control unit 20 to switch and output signals relating to corresponding content information stored in the memory 17 (see FIG. 5). Based on this, each content information (Index No. 1 to Index No. 0) is repeatedly and repeatedly displayed on the liquid crystal display body 2 in the order of circulation shown in FIG. Here, Index No. 1 to Index No. When the respective content information of 0 is displayed on the liquid crystal display body 2 and the display is switched to the next content information (each display interval of FIG. 10A), the function setting button 26 of the infrared remote control device 10 is pressed. It is possible to variably adjust a time interval for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of content information (Index No. 1 to Index No. 0).

The order of circulation shown in FIG. 7 (Index No. 1 → Index No. 2 → Index No. 3 → Index No. 4 → Index No. 5 → Index No. 6 → Index No. 7 → Index No. n + 1 → Index When the magnetic body 12 is separated from the magnetic sensor 9 by 10 mm or more within the sensing reaction time Q (see FIG. 10B) from the switching display time point P switched and displayed according to No. 0), The ON signal based on the sensing of the magnetic body 12 output from the sensor 9 to the command control unit 15 is turned OFF, and the Index No. displayed at this time is OFF. All content is continuously displayed over and over again without being limited by the time interval. That is, the command control unit 15 causes the display control unit 19 and the audio output control unit 20 to repeatedly output the signal according to the content information stored in the memory 17 in the CPU 13 and switched and displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 from time to time. Become. Thus, the operator operates the magnetic body 12 to make the index No. From 1 to Index No. A desired one of a plurality of pieces of content information is selectively and continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display 2 by selecting one of n. If 0 is selected, the display of the liquid crystal display 2 is turned off, or Index No. If n + 1 is selected, it is possible to continuously and repeatedly display a plurality of contents. In addition, Index No. In the state where it is switched to 0, the power supply itself to the liquid crystal display 2 may be turned off, or the power supply to the liquid crystal display 2 may be turned off but only the display is performed.

The sensing reaction time Q (0.5 seconds from the switching display time point P in the example shown in FIG. 10B) shown in FIG. 10B is stored and specified in the command control unit 15. The sensing reaction time Q can be fixedly set or variably adjusted. In this case, the function setting button 26 of the infrared remote control device 10 can be pressed to set.

Similarly, among the content information stored in the memory 17, a method of bringing the magnetic body 12 close to the magnetic sensor 9 and switching and displaying a plurality of content information stored in the memory 17 on the LED display 3 of the display device 1 Explain the details of In the state where the magnetic sensor 9 detects the proximity state of the magnetic body 12 (the proximity state of the magnetic body 12 to the magnetic sensor 9 shown in FIG. 2 or the proximity state of 10 mm or less to the magnetic sensor 9 of the magnetic body 12) In the LED display 3, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, content information is sequentially switched and displayed on the LED display 3. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 1 → Index No. 2 → Index No. 3 → Index No. 4 → Index No. 5 → Index No. 6 → Index No. 7, and Index No. Content information displayed on the screen of the LED display 3 sequentially like n + 1 (a mode in which each content information from Index No. 1 to Index No. 7 is continuously repeated and displayed on the LED display 3) Can be switched to step in the order of index (see the circulation state shown by the arrow in FIG. 6). When the content of each content information is displayed on the LED display body 3 due to the proximity of the magnetic body 12 to the magnetic sensor 9, each Index No. 1 is displayed. Content information may be displayed as it is, and the corresponding Index No. You may make it display only. Furthermore, each Index No. The digest corresponding to the content information of may be displayed on the LED display 3. The display time of the one content is based on the display interval shown in FIG.

Here, the content information stored in the memory 17 is Index No. When n is stored, Index No. From 1 to Index No. Content information is sequentially switched to the LED display 3 of the display device 1 up to n + 1, and the index No. 1 is displayed. The index No. is switched to n + 1 next. It goes around until the display of 0 turns off, and the index No. Return to 1 and again Index No. From 1 to Index No. The content information is sequentially switched and displayed on the LED display 3 of the display device 1 up to n + 1. Then, the content information temporarily stored in the memory 17 is Index No. If there are only seven, Index No. From 1 to Index No. The content information is sequentially switched and displayed on the LED display 3 of the display device 1 up to 7, and the Index No. with no content information is displayed. To skip Index No. The index No. becomes n + 1 by the next switching. It goes around until the display of 0 turns off, and the index No. Return to 1 and it will be repeated.

Among the plurality of pieces of content information switched and displayed on the LED display 3 of the display device 1, one Index No. designated by the operator. In the following, when the fixed contents of the contents of the LED display body 3 are output as an image output and an image output in the LED display body 3, the magnetic body 12 in the proximity state to the magnetic sensor 9 is shown in FIG. It is possible to do by separating. That is, the magnetic sensor 9 is an ON signal based on the sensing of the magnetic body 12 in the proximity state of the magnetic body 12 to the magnetic sensor 9 shown in FIG. 2 or the proximity state of 10 mm or less to the magnetic sensor 9 of the magnetic body 12. Is output to the command control unit 15. Here, while the ON signal is continuously input as shown in FIG. 10A, the command control unit 15 follows the order of circulation shown in FIG. 1 → Index No. 2 → Index No. 3 → Index No. 4 → Index No. 5 → Index No. 6 → Index No. 7 → Index No. n + 1 → Index No. As in 0, the CPU 13 causes the display control unit 19 and the audio output control unit 20 to switch and output signals relating to corresponding content information stored in the memory 17 (see FIG. 5). Based on this, each content information (Index No. 1 to Index No. 0) is repeatedly and repeatedly displayed on the LED display 3 according to the circulation order shown in FIG. Here, Index No. 1 to Index No. For each time interval (each display interval in FIG. 10A) when each content information of 0 is displayed on the LED display 3 and switched to the next content information, the function setting button 26 of the infrared remote control device 10 is pressed, It is possible to variably adjust a time interval for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of content information (Index No. 1 to Index No. 0).

The circulation order shown in FIG. 6 (Index No. 1 → Index No. 2 → Index No. 3 → Index No. 4 → Index No. 5 → Index No. 6 → Index No. 7 → Index No. n + 1 → Index When the magnetic body 12 is separated from the magnetic sensor 9 by 10 mm or more within the sensing reaction time Q (see FIG. 10B) from the switching display time point P switched and displayed according to No. 0), The ON signal based on the sensing of the magnetic body 12 output from the sensor 9 to the command control unit 15 is turned OFF, and the Index No. displayed at this time is OFF. All content is continuously displayed over and over again without being limited by the time interval. That is, the command control unit 15 causes the display control unit 19 and the audio output control unit 20 to repeatedly output the signal according to the content information stored in the memory 17 in the CPU 13 and switched and displayed on the LED display 3 from time to time. Become. Thus, the operator operates the magnetic body 12 to make the index No. From 1 to Index No. A desired one of a plurality of pieces of content information is selectively and continuously displayed on the LED display 3 by selecting one of n. If 0 is selected, the display of the LED display 3 is turned off, or Index No. If n + 1 is selected, it is possible to continuously and repeatedly display a plurality of contents. In addition, Index No. In the state where it is switched to 0, the power supply itself to the LED display 3 may be turned off, or the power supply to the LED display 3 may be turned off but only the display is performed.

The sensing reaction time Q (0.5 seconds from the switching display time point P in the example shown in FIG. 10B) shown in FIG. 10B is stored and specified in the command control unit 15. The sensing reaction time Q can be fixedly set or variably adjusted. In this case, the function setting button 26 of the infrared remote control device 10 can be pressed to set.

As described above, according to the display device 1 according to the embodiment, the command control unit 15 is stored in the memory 17 for the CPU 13 by sensing the proximity state of the magnetic body 12 held by the operator with respect to the magnetic sensor 9. It is possible to selectively output a signal for displaying a plurality of pieces of content information on the LED display 3 or the liquid crystal display 2. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 6, the display of each content information on the liquid crystal display 2 and the display of each content information on the LED display 3 are set and stored in advance in the memory 17 as shown in FIG. 1 to Index No. Index No. in which information is not selectively stored sequentially in the order of 0. Is performed by stepping intermittently to skip reading.

In addition, when using the infrared remote control device 10 held by the operator, the display device 1 according to the embodiment operates the feed switch 28 and the return switch 29 after pressing the Contents key 30, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. Index No. stored in the memory 17 as shown. 1 to Index No. It is also possible to sequentially and selectively step on and off in order of 0. Furthermore, after pressing the Contents key 30, the desired Index No. It is also possible to display desired content directly by pressing.

In the display device 1, the order of circulation (Index No. 1 → Index No. 2 → Index No. 3 → Index No. 4 → The liquid crystal display 2 is switched and displayed according to Index No. 5 → Index No. 6 → Index No. 7 → Index No. n + 1 → Index No. 0, or the circulation order (Index No. 1 shown in FIG. 6). → According to Index No. 2 → Index No. 3 → Index No. 4 → Index No. 5 → Index No. 6 → Index No. 7 → Index No. n + 1 → Index No. 0) The display is switched, and the operator displays Index No. in FIG. 7 or FIG. The magnetic body 12 held in the state of 0 is separated from the magnetic sensor 9. Thereby, the output of the ON signal based on the sensing of the magnetic body 12 output from the magnetic sensor 9 to the command control unit 15 is switched OFF, and the display of the liquid crystal display 2 or the LED display 3 is switched OFF. It is also possible to set. In order to turn off the display of the liquid crystal display body 2 or the LED display body 3, the power supply to the liquid crystal display body 2 or the LED display body 3 may be turned off, or may not be displayed as a display signal.

Furthermore, in the display device 1, for example, the magnetic body 12 held by the operator substantially simultaneously with the power on (for example, the ON operation of the main switch of the main body of the device or the ON operation of the ON / OFF switch of the infrared remote control device 10). Based on the detection of the proximity state by the magnetic sensor 9, the command control unit 15 receives a signal output from the magnetic sensor 9 as a start initial signal, based on which the CPU 13 shown in FIG. , Types and contents of a plurality of content information to be displayed on the LED display body 3 or the liquid crystal display body 2, and a method for processing the order and intervals of selectively switching and displaying a plurality of content information on the LED display body 3 or the liquid crystal display body 2 Access to external memory 23 or external interface 2 with the latest software program including It may be provided with means for updating by downloading from the network through.

In addition, although the display apparatus 1 which concerns on the said embodiment equips the housing | casing 4 with each of the liquid crystal display body 2 and the LED display body 3, only any one of the liquid crystal display body 2 and the LED display body 3 is It may be provided. Further, the display device 1 according to the above embodiment can switch and set each content information stored in the memory 17 by the proximity or separation of the magnetic body 12 with respect to the magnetic sensor 9, and also receives infrared light from the infrared remote control device 10. Switching is also possible by transmitting a signal to the element 8. However, switching operation means by the remote control device 10 may be omitted, and switching operation of display may be performed only by proximity or separation of the magnetic body 12 to the magnetic sensor 9. You may configure it. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, switching of the content information in the liquid crystal display 2 and the LED display 3 is made to correspond to one magnetic sensor 9, but switching of the content information in the liquid crystal display 2 and the LED display 3 The display device 1 may be provided with independent magnetic sensors for switching of content information in the above.
Further, for convenience of explanation, in FIG. 5, the elements such as the CPU 13, the timer 18, the command control unit 14 based on an infrared signal, and the command control unit 15 based on the sensing of the magnetic sensor are separately described. However, according to recent technology, it is conceivable to use a one-chip CPU or the like.

  As described above, the display device according to the present invention can be installed in a store or in a store, and can display product information sold in the store and service information provided in the store, and is used as a so-called electronic signboard In addition to being able to connect to Internet and intranet lines, it can also be used as a digital signage terminal.

Reference Signs List 1 display device 2 liquid crystal display 3 LED display 4 housing 5 control board 6 power supply circuit 7 transparent resin plate 8 infrared light receiving element 9 magnetic sensor 10 infrared remote control device 11 strap 12 magnetic body 13 CPU
14 command control unit 15 based on infrared signals Command control unit 16 based on sensing of magnetic sensor 17 control program 17 memory 18 timer 19 display control unit 20 audio output control unit 21 speaker 22 external interface 23 external memory 24 ON / OFF switch 25 light emitting unit 26 function setting button 27 numeric keys 28 feed switch 29 return switch 30 content switch

Claims (8)

A plurality of LED light emitting elements are arrayed in a plane, each LED light emitting element is turned on arbitrarily, and an LED display capable of displaying information consisting of characters, figures and moving pictures on the surface, or an image or an image can be displayed A liquid crystal display on the surface, a memory capable of storing a plurality of content information to be displayed on the LED display or the liquid crystal display is incorporated or connectable, and a plurality of content information stored in the memory is selectively selected. In the display unit, which incorporates control means for switching display on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body, the main body of the display device is connected to the control means and the proximity of the magnetic body held by the operator It is possible to sense a state and to output a signal for selectively displaying a plurality of pieces of content information stored in the memory on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body to the control means Display apparatus comprising: a magnetic sensor that. The main body of the display device is connected to the control means, receives a signal transmitted from the infrared remote control device held by the operator, and selectively selects a plurality of content information stored in the memory with respect to the control means. 2. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising an infrared light receiving element capable of outputting a signal for displaying on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body. The control means previously stores a plurality of content information stored in the memory by receiving a signal output from the magnetic sensor based on the fact that the magnetic sensor detects the proximity state of the magnetic substance held by the operator. The display device according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the display is sequentially and selectively displayed on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body in the order stored in the display. The control means sets a state in which a signal output from the magnetic sensor to the control means is turned off based on an operation of moving the magnetic body away from the magnetic sensor from the proximity state of the magnetic body held by the operator to the magnetic sensor. 4. The display device according to claim 3, wherein the content information stored in the memory displayed on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body can be continuously displayed on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body thereafter. . The control means is configured to turn on the reception of the signal output from the magnetic sensor to the control means based on the proximity state of the magnetic body held by the operator to the magnetic sensor and the repetition of the operation of separating the magnetic body from the magnetic sensor. 4. The display device according to claim 3, wherein it is possible to display the content information on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body sequentially and selectively in the order stored in advance in the memory by setting the state of OFF repeatedly. . The control means stores in advance in memory a plurality of pieces of content information stored in the memory according to the reception state of the continuous signal output from the magnetic sensor based on the continuous proximity state within a predetermined time with respect to the magnetic sensor of the magnetic substance. Means for sequentially and selectively displaying on the LED display body or liquid crystal display body in the order of storage and means for variably adjusting a time interval for selectively displaying a plurality of content information stored in the memory The display device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, which is provided. The control means previously stores a plurality of content information stored in the memory by receiving a signal output from the magnetic sensor based on the fact that the magnetic sensor detects the proximity state of the magnetic substance held by the operator. In addition to sequentially and selectively displaying on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body in the order stored in the display, the power supply to the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body is turned off or the display signal is set to the non display mode. The display apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is also possible. When the control means receives a signal output from the magnetic sensor based on the fact that the magnetic sensor detects that the power is on and the proximity state of the magnetic substance held by the operator is received, the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body is The latest software program including the processing method of the type and the content of the plural contents information to be displayed and the order and interval of selectively displaying the plural contents information on the LED display body or the liquid crystal display body The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising means for updating by downloading from a network.