EP0872818A2 - Remote control device with illuminated keybad - Google Patents

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EP0872818A2
EP0872818A2 EP98106205A EP98106205A EP0872818A2 EP 0872818 A2 EP0872818 A2 EP 0872818A2 EP 98106205 A EP98106205 A EP 98106205A EP 98106205 A EP98106205 A EP 98106205A EP 0872818 A2 EP0872818 A2 EP 0872818A2
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Ludwig Kronmeister
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2219/00—Legends
    • H01H2219/054—Optical elements
    • H01H2219/062—Light conductor
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2219/00—Legends
    • H01H2219/054—Optical elements
    • H01H2219/062—Light conductor
    • H01H2219/0622—Light conductor only an illuminated ring around keys

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  • the invention relates to an operating device for a communication device, in particular a remote control for a consumer electronics device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Remote controls are used as so-called remote control transmitters of consumer electronics devices, for example television sets, VCRs and audio equipment, in use. Because such Remote controls are often used in darkened rooms by the user to be operated, remote control transmitters are also known, whose Keypads are illuminated.
  • DE 90 13 860 U1 is a remote control for electronic devices known, the controls are illuminated. The lighting is done with With the help of flexible light guides. For lighting is a single one Battery powered light source provided.
  • the invention has for its object an operating device Specify the type mentioned, the keyboard without large Effort can be illuminated as homogeneously as possible and is easy to manufacture.
  • the light guide means that there is a homogeneous distribution of the available standing light, especially at the edge of the area to be illuminated Buttons, making it easier and more ergonomic to use of the control device even in darkened visibility.
  • a particularly suitable material for the illuminants has been found to be that the illuminants are formed from a translucent material, wherein the light guide means are adapted to the shape of the keys to be illuminated.
  • a particularly simple manufacture of the light guide means results from that the light guide means are integrally and coherently formed.
  • the light guide means can be formed from a material which is used for Generation of certain lighting effects can also be colored.
  • the light guide effect can be enhanced by the fact that the light guide means in lower area are angled.
  • the light guide means have a notch in the upper region.
  • the keypad 1 shows a first exemplary embodiment of a keyboard field 1 as a section in FIG the side view.
  • the keypad 1 consists of keys 2, the Light guide 9 are surrounded. Between the buttons 2 are each LEDs 8 arranged.
  • the function of the keyboard field shown in Fig. 1 is as follows: By pressing a button on the control device on which the Keyboard field 1 is arranged, the LEDs 8 are activated, i.e. an emission of light. This light is on via the light guide 9 the area around the keys 2 further distributed, for better distribution of the emitted light are the light guide means in that shown in Fig. 1 Embodiment angled in the lower area.
  • Fig. 2 shows the keyboard panel shown in Fig. 1 in plan view.
  • the Keyboard field 1 is part of an operating device, for example one Remote control for a television set.
  • the keypad contains keys 2 for Activation of certain device functions.
  • In the area between the buttons 2 are four light-emitting diodes 8 in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2 provided to illuminate the area surrounding the keys 2 are provided.
  • each key element 2 is provided by a light guide 9 surround.
  • the light guide means 9 are designed as circular Rings formed, and consist of a translucent material. This material can also be used to create certain optical effects be colored.
  • the individual rings 9 of the light guide are for simplified manufacture of the control device in one piece, i.e. as coherent rings made.
  • Fig. 3 shows another embodiment of a keyboard in the Cross-section.
  • the keyboard 1 consists of keys 5, 6, 7, the Light guide 9 are surrounded.
  • Illuminant 8 is provided, the light of which is passed on to the light guide 9 becomes.
  • the light guide 9 are with a Notch connected.
  • a further notch is provided for the light guide.
  • the function for Illumination of the keyboard 1 corresponds to that shown in FIG. 3 Embodiment essentially that in connection with Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 illustrated embodiments, so that for simplification on the reference is made to this description.
  • Fig. 4 shows the keyboard panel shown in Fig. 3 in plan view.
  • the Keypad 1 has keys 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, which are used to activate certain Device functions of a consumer electronics device are provided.
  • the edge areas of the buttons 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 are made of light guide means 9 surround.
  • the entire keyboard 1 is from another Framed light guide 12.
  • LEDs 8 covered by the operating device in the keyboard field intended.
  • the illuminant 8 is used in that shown in FIG. 4 Embodiment in addition to lighting only the Surrounding area of the buttons 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 also illuminates the entire keyboard 1 achieved. This serves in addition to the respective Keys 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 surrounding illuminant 9 as a further illuminant 12 trained light frames 12. Also those shown in Fig. 4 Illuminants 9, 12 can be made in one piece from a translucent material getting produced.

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The arrangement has an illumination arrangement (8) for illuminating the keys (2) and light conducting units (9) for transferring the light from the illumination arrangement to the key field. The light conducting units match the shapes of the keys and enclose the keys. The light conducting units are made in one related piece of a material transparent to light. The illumination arrangement contains light emitting diodes arranged in the vicinity of the key field.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Bedieneinrichtung für ein Kommunikationsgerät, insbesondere eine Fernbedienung für ein Gerät der Unterhaltungselektronik gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to an operating device for a communication device, in particular a remote control for a consumer electronics device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Fernbedienungen sind als sogenannte Fernbedienungsgeber zur Bedienung von Geräten der Unterhaltungselektronik, beispielsweise Fernsehgeräten, Videorecordern sowie Audiogeräten, gebräuchlich. Da derartige Fernbedienungen häufig auch in abgedunkelten Räumen vom Benutzer bedient werden sollen, sind auch Fernbedienungsgeber bekannt, deren Tastaturfelder beleuchtbar sind.Remote controls are used as so-called remote control transmitters of consumer electronics devices, for example television sets, VCRs and audio equipment, in use. Because such Remote controls are often used in darkened rooms by the user to be operated, remote control transmitters are also known, whose Keypads are illuminated.

Aus DE 90 13 860 U1 ist eine Fernbedienung für elektronische Geräte bekannt, deren Bedienelemente beleuchtet sind. Die Beleuchtung erfolgt mit Hilfe von flexiblen Lichtleitern. Zur Beleuchtung ist eine einzige aus einer Batterie gespeiste Lichtquelle vorgesehen.DE 90 13 860 U1 is a remote control for electronic devices known, the controls are illuminated. The lighting is done with With the help of flexible light guides. For lighting is a single one Battery powered light source provided.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Bedieneinrichtung der eingangs genannten Art anzugeben, dessen Tastaturfeld ohne großen Aufwand möglichst homogen beleuchtbar ist und die einfach herstellbar ist.The invention has for its object an operating device Specify the type mentioned, the keyboard without large Effort can be illuminated as homogeneously as possible and is easy to manufacture.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Bedieneinrichtung mit den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen gelöst.This object is achieved by an operating device with the in claim 1 specified features solved.

Durch die Lichtleitmittel erfolgt eine homogene Verteilung des zur Verfügung stehenden Lichts, insbesondere an die Randbereiche der zu beleuchtenden Tasten, wodurch sich eine einfachere und ergonomischere Handhabbarkeit der Bedieneineinrichtung auch bei abgedunkelten Sichtverhältnissen ergibt. Als besonders geeignetes Material für die Leuchtmittel hat sich erwiesen, daß die Leuchtmittel aus einem lichtdurchlässigen Material gebildet sind, wobei die Lichtleitmittel an die Form der zu beleuchtenden Tasten angepaßt sind. Eine besonders einfache Herstellung der Lichtleitmittel ergibt sich dadurch, daß die Lichtleitmittel einstückig und zusammenhängend ausgebildet sind.The light guide means that there is a homogeneous distribution of the available standing light, especially at the edge of the area to be illuminated Buttons, making it easier and more ergonomic to use of the control device even in darkened visibility. A particularly suitable material for the illuminants has been found to be that the illuminants are formed from a translucent material, wherein the light guide means are adapted to the shape of the keys to be illuminated. A particularly simple manufacture of the light guide means results from that the light guide means are integrally and coherently formed.

Eine energie- sowie platzsparende Realisierung der Leuchtmittel ergibt sich dadurch, daß die Mittel zur Beleuchtung der Tasten aus Leuchtdioden gebildet werden, die im Bereich des Tastaturfelds angeordnet sind.This results in an energy-saving and space-saving realization of the lamps in that the means for illuminating the keys from light emitting diodes are formed, which are arranged in the area of the keyboard.

Die Lichtleitmittel können aus einem Material gebildet werden, das zur Erzeugung bestimmter Lichteffekte auch farblich ausgebildet sein kann.The light guide means can be formed from a material which is used for Generation of certain lighting effects can also be colored.

Der Lichtleiteffekt kann dadurch verstärkt werden, daß die Lichtleitmittel im unteren Bereich abgewinkelt sind.The light guide effect can be enhanced by the fact that the light guide means in lower area are angled.

Eine Alternative hierzu besteht darin, daß die Lichtleitmittel im unteren Bereich eine Einkerbung aufweisen.An alternative to this is that the light guide means in the lower Area have a notch.

Der optische Eindruck auf den Betrachter kann dadurch weiter verbessert werden, daß die Lichtleitmittel im oberen Bereich eine Einkerbung aufweisen.This can further improve the visual impression on the viewer be that the light guide means have a notch in the upper region.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der in den Fig. dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher beschrieben und erläutert.In the following the invention with reference to that shown in the figures Exemplary embodiments described and explained in more detail.

Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiei eines Tastaturfelds mit Lichtleitmitteln in der Seitenansicht,
Fig. 2
das in Fig. 1 dargestellte Tastaturfeld in der Draufsicht,
Fig. 3
ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines Tastaturfelds in der geschnittenen Seitenansicht und
Fig. 4
das in Fig. 3 dargestellte Tastaturfeld in der Draufsicht.
Show it:
Fig. 1
a first exemplary embodiment of a keyboard field with light guide means in side view,
Fig. 2
1 in top view,
Fig. 3
a further embodiment of a keyboard field in the sectional side view and
Fig. 4
the keyboard panel shown in Fig. 3 in plan view.

Fig. 1 zeigt ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Tastaturfelds 1 als Schnitt in der Seitenansicht. Das Tastaturfeld 1 besteht aus Tasten 2, die von Lichtleitmitteln 9 umgeben sind. Zwischen den Tasten 2 sind jeweils Leuchtdioden 8 angeordnet.1 shows a first exemplary embodiment of a keyboard field 1 as a section in FIG the side view. The keypad 1 consists of keys 2, the Light guide 9 are surrounded. Between the buttons 2 are each LEDs 8 arranged.

Die Funktion des in Fig. 1 dargestellten Tastaturfelds ist folgendermaßen: Durch Betätigung einer Taste auf der Bedieneinrichtung, auf der das Tastaturfeld 1 angeordnet ist, erfolgt eine Aktivierung der Leuchtdioden 8, d.h. eine Abstrahlung von Licht. Dieses Licht wird über die Lichtleitmittel 9 an die Umgebung der Tasten 2 weiter verteilt, zur besseren Verteilung des abgegebenen Lichts sind die Lichtleitmittel bei dem in Fig. 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel im unteren Bereich abgewinkelt.The function of the keyboard field shown in Fig. 1 is as follows: By pressing a button on the control device on which the Keyboard field 1 is arranged, the LEDs 8 are activated, i.e. an emission of light. This light is on via the light guide 9 the area around the keys 2 further distributed, for better distribution of the emitted light are the light guide means in that shown in Fig. 1 Embodiment angled in the lower area.

Fig. 2 zeigt das in Fig. 1 dargestellte Tastaturfeld in der Draufsicht. Das Tastaturfeld 1 ist Teil einer Bedieneinrichtung, beispielsweise einer Fernbedienung für ein Fernsehgerät. Das Tastaturfeld enthält Tasten 2 zur Aktivierung bestimmter Gerätefunktionen. Im Bereich zwischen den Tasten 2 sind bei dem in Fig. 2 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel vier Leuchtdioden 8 vorgesehen, die zur Beleuchtung des die Tasten 2 umgebenden Bereichs vorgesehen sind. Jedes Tastenelement 2 ist hierzu von einem Lichtleitmittel 9 umgeben.Fig. 2 shows the keyboard panel shown in Fig. 1 in plan view. The Keyboard field 1 is part of an operating device, for example one Remote control for a television set. The keypad contains keys 2 for Activation of certain device functions. In the area between the buttons 2 are four light-emitting diodes 8 in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2 provided to illuminate the area surrounding the keys 2 are provided. For this purpose, each key element 2 is provided by a light guide 9 surround.

Die Lichtleitmittel 9 sind im einfachsten Fall als kreisförmig ausgebildete Ringe ausgebildet, und bestehen aus einem lichtdurchlässigen Material. Dieses Material kann zur Erzeugung von bestimmten optischen Effekten auch farbig ausgebildet sein. Die einzelnen Ringe 9 der Lichtleitmittel sind zur vereinfachten Herstellung der Bedieneinrichtung einstückig, d.h. als zusammenhängend ausgebildete Ringe hergestellt.In the simplest case, the light guide means 9 are designed as circular Rings formed, and consist of a translucent material. This material can also be used to create certain optical effects be colored. The individual rings 9 of the light guide are for simplified manufacture of the control device in one piece, i.e. as coherent rings made.

Fig. 3 zeigt ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines Tastaturfelds im Querschnitt. Das Tastaturfeld 1 besteht aus Tasten 5, 6, 7, die von Lichtleitmitteln 9 umgeben sind. Im Bereich der Tasten 5 und 6 sind Leuchtmittel 8 vorgesehen, deren Licht an die Lichtleitmittel 9 weitergeleitet wird. In einem unteren Bereich 10 sind die Lichtleitmittel 9 mit einer Einkerbung verbunden. Entsprechend ist im oberen Bereich 11 der Lichtleitmittel eine weitere Einkerbung vorgesehen. Die Funktion zur Beleuchtung des Tastaturfelds 1 entspricht bei dem in Fig. 3 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel im wesentlichen der im Zusammenhang in Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 erläuterten Ausführungsbeispiele, so daß zur Vereinfachung auf die diesbezügliche Beschreibung verwiesen wird.Fig. 3 shows another embodiment of a keyboard in the Cross-section. The keyboard 1 consists of keys 5, 6, 7, the Light guide 9 are surrounded. In the area of keys 5 and 6 are Illuminant 8 is provided, the light of which is passed on to the light guide 9 becomes. In a lower area 10, the light guide 9 are with a Notch connected. Correspondingly, in the upper region 11 A further notch is provided for the light guide. The function for Illumination of the keyboard 1 corresponds to that shown in FIG. 3 Embodiment essentially that in connection with Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 illustrated embodiments, so that for simplification on the reference is made to this description.

Fig. 4 zeigt das in Fig. 3 dargestellte Tastaturfeld in der Draufsicht. Das Tastaturfeld 1 weist Tasten 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 auf, die zur Aktivierung bestimmter Gerätefunktionen eines Geräts der Unterhaltungselektronik vorgesehen sind. Die Randbereiche der Tasten 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 sind von Lichtleitmitteln 9 umgeben. Darüberhinaus ist das gesamte Tastaturfeld 1 von einem weiteren Lichtleitmittel 12 umrahmt. Im Bereich zwischen den Tasten 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 sind im Tastaturfeld von der Bedieneinrichtung abgedeckte Leuchtdioden 8 vorgesehen.Fig. 4 shows the keyboard panel shown in Fig. 3 in plan view. The Keypad 1 has keys 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, which are used to activate certain Device functions of a consumer electronics device are provided. The edge areas of the buttons 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 are made of light guide means 9 surround. In addition, the entire keyboard 1 is from another Framed light guide 12. In the area between buttons 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 are LEDs 8 covered by the operating device in the keyboard field intended.

Durch die Leuchtmittel 8 wird bei dem in Fig. 4 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel neben einer Beleuchtung lediglich des Umgebungsbereichs der Tasten 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 auch eine Beleuchtung des gesamten Tastaturfeldes 1 erzielt. Hierzu dient neben den die jeweiligen Tasten 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 umgebenden Leuchtmittel 9 der als weiteres Leuchtmittel 12 ausgebildete Leuchtrahmen 12. Auch die in Fig. 4 dargestellten Leuchtmittel 9, 12 können einstückig aus einem lichtdurchlässigen Material hergestellt werden.The illuminant 8 is used in that shown in FIG. 4 Embodiment in addition to lighting only the Surrounding area of the buttons 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 also illuminates the entire keyboard 1 achieved. This serves in addition to the respective Keys 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 surrounding illuminant 9 as a further illuminant 12 trained light frames 12. Also those shown in Fig. 4 Illuminants 9, 12 can be made in one piece from a translucent material getting produced.

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Bedieneinrichtung für ein Kommunikationsgerät, insbesondere Fernbedienung für ein Gerät der Unterhaltungselektronik mit einem Tastaturfeld (1), das Tasten (2 ... 7) aufweist, mit Leuchtmitteln (8) zur Beleuchtung der Tasten (2 ... 7) und mit Lichtleitmittel (9) zur Weiterleitung des von den Leuchtmitteln (8) abgebenden Lichts an das Tastaturfeld (1),
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Lichtleitmittel (9) an die Form der Tasten (2 ... 7) angepaßt sind und die Tasten (2 .. 7) umgeben, und daß die Lichtleitmittel (9) einstückig und zusammenhängend aus einem lichtdurchlässigen Material gebildet sind.Operating device for a communication device, in particular remote control for a consumer electronics device with a keyboard field (1) which has keys (2 ... 7), with illuminants (8) for illuminating the keys (2 ... 7) and with light guide means ( 9) for forwarding the light emitted by the illuminants (8) to the keyboard (1),
characterized,
that the light guide means (9) are adapted to the shape of the keys (2 ... 7) and surround the keys (2 .. 7), and that the light guide means (9) are formed in one piece and coherently from a translucent material. Bedieneinrichtung nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Mittel zur Beleuchtung der Tasten aus Leuchtdioden (8) gebildet werden, die im Bereich des Tastaturfelds (1) angeordnet sind.Operating device according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the means for illuminating the keys are formed from light-emitting diodes (8) which are arranged in the region of the keyboard field (1). Bedieneinrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Lichtleitmittel (9) im unteren Bereich abgewinkelt sind.Operating device according to one of claims 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the light guide means (9) are angled in the lower area. Bedieneinrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Lichtleitmittel (9) in einem unteren Bereich (10) eine Einkerbung aufweisen.Operating device according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized,
that the light guide means (9) have a notch in a lower region (10). Bedieneinrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Lichtleitmittel (9) in einem oberen Bereich (11) eine Einkerbung aufweisen.Operating device according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized,
that the light guide means (9) have an indentation in an upper region (11). Bedieneinrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
das Tastaturfeld (1) von einem weiteren Lichtleitmittel (12) umrahmt ist.Operating device according to one of claims 1 to 5.
characterized in that
the keypad (1) is framed by another light guide (12).
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