JPH03241555A - Remote controller - Google Patents

Remote controller

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JPH03241555A
JPH03241555A JP2036043A JP3604390A JPH03241555A JP H03241555 A JPH03241555 A JP H03241555A JP 2036043 A JP2036043 A JP 2036043A JP 3604390 A JP3604390 A JP 3604390A JP H03241555 A JPH03241555 A JP H03241555A
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learning
code
codes
timer
remote controller
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Kenji Kukitani
久貴谷 謙二
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Hitachi Image Information Systems Inc
Hitachi Ltd
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Hitachi Ltd
Hitachi Video Engineering Co Ltd
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Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve usability by providing respective means which originate the control code of an operated unit, and which receive the codes of the other remote controller, and adding leaning/timer functions which can store the codes so as to execute reproduction to the remote controller. CONSTITUTION:An operation part OP 7 is provided with the keys of a numerical value, learning, timer reservation, up/down and various modes. A main storage device 2 sequentially stores the codes giving the instruction of prescribed operations by the remote controller exclusive for the operated unit, which is received in a reception part 5, when the learning key of OP 7 is depressed. Then, numbers corresponding to the numerical key of OP 7 are allocated in the order of a fetching time into a learning memory. When the numbers are depressed, the signals of the corresponding operations are individually transmitted from a transmission part 6. An auxiliary memory device 3 operates the timer reservation of OP 7 and the other suitable key, stores the desired code and data on that time. The code which the counter device 4 leaning-process at setting time is automatically transmitted from a transmission part 6. Thus, the operated unit executes the timer function even if it does not exist and usability improves.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 〔産業上の利用分野〕 本発明は、AV機器を始めとする家電製品、家庭用保全
システム製品等々の各種電気・電子機器を遠隔制御する
ためのリモートコントローラ(以下、リモコンと称す)
に係り、特に、複数の***作機器を制御するためのコー
ドを記憶して再生できる学習機能を有するリモコンに関
する。
[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention provides a remote controller (hereinafter referred to as (referred to as remote control)
In particular, the present invention relates to a remote control having a learning function capable of storing and reproducing codes for controlling a plurality of operated devices.

〔従来の技術〕[Conventional technology]

この種学習機能を有するリモコンは、特開昭61234
99号公報によって開示されており、複数の他のりコモ
ンによるコードを記憶して再生できる学習機能を有して
いる。従って、1台の学習リモコンで多数種類のAV機
器などが操作可能となり、ユーザにとって利便性が高い
A remote control with this kind of learning function is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 61234.
It is disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 99, and has a learning function that can store and reproduce codes by a plurality of other Noricommons. Therefore, many types of AV equipment can be operated with one learning remote control, which is highly convenient for the user.

〔発明が解決しようとする課題〕[Problem to be solved by the invention]

しかしながら、上記した従来の学習機能付きリモコンは
、タイマー予約機能を持っていなかったため、タイマー
予約を行う場合は***作機器専用のリモコンを使用しな
ければならないという問題があった。また、そもそも被
操作機器自体がタイマー機能を具備していないと、タイ
マー予約が行えなかった。
However, the above-mentioned conventional remote controller with a learning function did not have a timer reservation function, and therefore, when making a timer reservation, a remote controller dedicated to the operated device had to be used. Furthermore, unless the operated device itself has a timer function, timer reservations cannot be made.

従って、本発明の解決すべき技術的課題は上記した従来
技術のもつ問題点を解消することにあり、その目的とす
るところは、タイマー機能の無い***作機器を含む複数
の***作機器のタイマー予約が可能な学習リモコンを実
現し、より使い勝手の良いリモコンを提供することにあ
る。
Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art. The objective is to realize a learning remote control that allows reservations and provide a more user-friendly remote control.

〔課題を解決するための手段〕[Means to solve the problem]

本発明は上記した目的を達成するため、***作機器を制
御するためのコードを発信する送信部と、他のリモコン
によるコードを受信する受信部とを備え、他のリモコン
によるコードを記憶して再生できる学習機能を有するリ
モコンにおいて、取り込んだ任意のコードに対応して送
信開始時間の設定を可能とするタイマー手段を設けた、
構成とされる。
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention includes a transmitter that transmits a code for controlling an operated device, and a receiver that receives codes from other remote controllers, and stores codes from other remote controllers. A remote control having a playback learning function is provided with a timer means that enables setting of a transmission start time in accordance with an arbitrary code taken in.
It is considered to be a composition.

〔作用〕[Effect]

受信部で受信した他のリモコンによる所定の遠隔制御の
ためのコードは、本発明による学習機能を有するリモコ
ンの主メモリ装置に格納されると共に、副メモリ装置に
は、必要に応じて、この取り込んだコードに対応づけて
キー釦操作等で予約内容(設定予約時間)を記憶させ、
この予約内容は例えばデイスプレィ部で表示・確認され
る。リモコンのカウンタ装置は時間をカウントし、副メ
モリ装置に記憶された設定時間に至ると、リモコンは、
主メモリ装置に記憶されたコードを対応する***作機器
に発信し、該***作機器に所定の動作を行わせる。よっ
て、使用者は本発明によるリモコン信号で、タイマー機
能の無い***作機器を含む複数の***作機器を、種々の
組合せでタイマー予約して所望時間に自動的に動作させ
ることが可能となる。
The code for predetermined remote control by another remote control received by the receiving unit is stored in the main memory device of the remote control having a learning function according to the present invention, and the code for the predetermined remote control by another remote control is stored in the sub memory device as necessary. The reservation details (set reservation time) are stored in association with the code by key button operation, etc.
This reservation content is displayed and confirmed on, for example, a display unit. The counter device of the remote control counts the time, and when the set time stored in the sub-memory device is reached, the remote control
The code stored in the main memory device is transmitted to the corresponding operated device to cause the operated device to perform a predetermined operation. Therefore, the user can use the remote control signal according to the present invention to automatically operate a plurality of operated devices, including those without a timer function, at desired times by setting timers in various combinations.

〔実施例〕〔Example〕

以下、本発明を第1図に示した工実流側によって説明す
る。第1図は本発明の1実施例に係る学習・タイマー予
約機能を具備したリモコンの概要を示すブロック図であ
る。
Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained based on the actual construction flow shown in FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a remote control equipped with a learning/timer reservation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

同図において符号lで総括的に示すリモコン(リモート
コントローラ)は、主メモリ装置2゜副メモリ装置3.
カウンタ装置4.受信部5.送信部6.操作部7.デイ
スプレィ部8などを具備している。公知のように、リモ
コン信号の媒体としては、赤外光、電波、超音波があり
1本発明においてはその信号媒体の如何を特に問わない
が、本実施例においては、家電製品で多く採用されてい
る赤外光方式が用いられており、受信部5は赤外光によ
る信号(コード)を受信し、送信部6は赤外光による信
号(コード)を発信する。
In the figure, remote controllers, generally indicated by the reference numeral l, include a main memory device 2, a sub memory device 3, and a main memory device 2.
Counter device 4. Receiving section 5. Transmission section 6. Operation unit 7. It is equipped with a display section 8 and the like. As is well known, infrared light, radio waves, and ultrasonic waves can be used as a medium for remote control signals.The present invention does not particularly care about the signal medium, but in this embodiment, it is possible to use infrared light, radio waves, and ultrasonic waves. An infrared light system is used, in which the receiver 5 receives a signal (code) based on infrared light, and the transmitter 6 transmits a signal (code) based on infrared light.

前記操作部7は、図示していないが、数値キー学習キー
、タイマー予約キー、アップ/ダウフキ、各種モードキ
ー等々が備えられており、該操作部7を操作することに
より、後述する学習動作(他のリモコンによる発信コー
ドの記憶)、タイマー予約動作(送信開始時間の設定・
記憶)、並びに本来の***作機器(AV機器などの電気
・電子機器)への遠隔制御信号(コート)の送信などが
行われるようになっている。
Although not shown, the operation section 7 is equipped with a numeric key learning key, a timer reservation key, an up/down key, various mode keys, etc. By operating the operation section 7, learning operations (described later) can be performed. Memorizing the transmission code from another remote control), timer reservation operation (setting the transmission start time,
(memory), and transmission of remote control signals (coats) to the original operated equipment (electrical/electronic equipment such as AV equipment).

前記受信部5で受信された***作機器専用のリモコンか
らの発信コード(所望動作を行わせるための遠隔制御信
号)は、適宜信号変換処理を施されて前記主メモリ装置
2に格納され、前記操作部7の所望キーと対応づけるデ
ータも同じに記憶される。タイマー予約を所望する際に
は、前記操作部7の所定キーを操作することによって、
上記主メモリ装!!2に記憶されたコードと対応づけて
時間設定内容がこの副メモリ装置3に記憶される。
The transmission code (remote control signal for performing a desired operation) from the remote controller dedicated to the operated device received by the receiving section 5 is subjected to appropriate signal conversion processing and stored in the main memory device 2. Data associated with a desired key on the operation unit 7 is also stored in the same way. When a timer reservation is desired, by operating a predetermined key on the operation section 7,
Main memory device above! ! The time setting contents are stored in this sub-memory device 3 in association with the code stored in 2.

この副メモリ装置3に記憶された内容は、前記カウンタ
装置4でカウントされ、設定した時間に至るとこの旨を
知らせる信号がカウンタ装置4から送出されて、主メモ
リ装置2に記憶されたコードが取り出され適宜ドライバ
回路を介して前記送信部6が能動されて、***作機器を
動作させるためのコードが自動的に発信される。
The contents stored in this sub-memory device 3 are counted by the counter device 4, and when a set time has elapsed, a signal to this effect is sent out from the counter device 4, and the code stored in the main memory device 2 is counted. The transmitter 6 is activated via the appropriate driver circuit, and a code for operating the operated device is automatically transmitted.

前記主メモリ装置2.副メモリ装置3、及びこれらを制
御するための図示せぬ制御装置は、実際には、各種工/
○インターフェイス、主制御プログラムや固定データな
どを格納したROM、各種フラグやデータなどを読み書
きするためのRAM、全体の制御を司るμCPU (マ
イクロセントラルプロセッサーユニット)等を具備した
マイクロコンピュータで構成されており、後述する如き
処理は、予め定められたプログラムに基づき実行される
のは当業者には明らかである。
The main memory device 2. The sub-memory device 3 and a control device (not shown) for controlling these are actually
○It consists of a microcomputer equipped with an interface, ROM that stores main control programs and fixed data, RAM for reading and writing various flags and data, and a μCPU (micro central processor unit) that controls the entire system. It is clear to those skilled in the art that the processes described below are executed based on a predetermined program.

前記主メモリ装置2は、前記操作部7の学習キーをブツ
シュした際に、受信部5で受信した***作機器専用のリ
モコンによる所定操作を指示したコートを、その所定エ
リアに順次格納するようになっており、また、該学習メ
モリ9への取り込み時間順序に従って(もしくはキー指
定操作により)、例えば前記操作部7の数値キーと対応
する番号を例えば1〜数10まで割り当てる(所定順序
で番地付けする)ようになっている。すなわち、先ずへ
機器用リモコンを操作して例えば電源ON用のコードA
を送信させれば、これが主メモリ装置2の所定記憶エリ
アに格納され、次に同様に、B。
The main memory device 2 is configured to sequentially store, in a predetermined area, codes received by the receiver 5 instructing a predetermined operation using a remote control dedicated to the operated device when the learning key of the operation portion 7 is pressed. In addition, according to the time order of import into the learning memory 9 (or by key designation operation), numbers corresponding to the numeric keys of the operation section 7 are assigned, for example, from 1 to 10 (numbers are assigned in a predetermined order). ). That is, first, operate the device remote control and enter code A for turning on the power, for example.
If B is sent, this is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main memory device 2, and then B is sent in the same manner.

C2〜F機器用リモコンを順次操作して例えば電源ON
用のコードB、C,〜Fを送信させれば、これらが主メ
モリ装置2の所定記憶エリアに順次格納されるようにな
っている。なお、この主メモリ装置2に格納した各コー
ドは、操作部7の対応する所定キーをブツシュすること
によって、各々個別に送信可能となっている。
For example, turn on the power by operating the remote controllers for devices C2 to F in sequence.
If the codes B, C, -F are transmitted, they are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main memory device 2 in sequence. Note that each code stored in the main memory device 2 can be transmitted individually by pressing a corresponding predetermined key on the operation section 7.

前記副メモリ装置3は、前記操作部7のタイマー予約キ
ーと他の適宜キーとを操作し、タイマー予約を必要とす
るコードを指示するデータと、該所望するコードによる
送信開始時間のデータとを、その所定エリアに順次格納
する。なお、前記した主メモリ装置2へのコード記憶時
に同時にタイマー予約をする場合には、タイマー予約を
必要とするコードはリモコンエ内のマイクロコンピュー
タが自動的に認知可能である。また、この際の予約内容
は前記デイスプレィ部8によって、必要に応じ表示され
、使用者による予約内容の確認が行われる。なお、デイ
スプレィ部8には予約内容以外にも、現在の時間、操作
ガイダンスなどを表示させるようにすることも可能であ
る。
The secondary memory device 3 operates the timer reservation key and other appropriate keys of the operation unit 7 to store data indicating a code that requires timer reservation and data on the transmission start time according to the desired code. , are sequentially stored in the predetermined area. If timer reservation is made at the same time as the code is stored in the main memory device 2, the microcomputer in the remote controller can automatically recognize the code that requires timer reservation. Further, the contents of the reservation at this time are displayed on the display section 8 as necessary, and the reservation contents are confirmed by the user. It is also possible to display the current time, operation guidance, etc. in addition to the reservation details on the display section 8.

そして上記した如き学習処理、タイマー予約処理の終了
後、副メモリ装置3に記憶された時間に至ったことがカ
ウンタ装置4で認知されると、前記したようにタイマー
予約されたコードが送信部6から自動的に***作機器に
送信され、***作機器は所定の動作を行うこととなる。
After the above-described learning process and timer reservation process are completed, when the counter device 4 recognizes that the time stored in the sub-memory device 3 has arrived, the timer-reserved code is transmitted to the transmitter 6 as described above. The information is automatically transmitted to the operated device, and the operated device performs a predetermined operation.

従って、***作機器側がタイマー予約機能を持たない場
合でも。
Therefore, even if the operated device side does not have a timer reservation function.

タイマー動作を行わせることができ利便性が大いに向上
する。しかも、1台のリモコンで複数の***作機器をタ
イマー動作させることができ、その組合せも任意なので
、甚だ使い勝手の良いものとなる。
The timer operation can be performed, greatly improving convenience. Furthermore, a single remote controller can operate the timer on a plurality of operated devices, and any combination thereof can be used, making it extremely easy to use.

〔発明の効果〕〔Effect of the invention〕

以上のように本発明によれば、タイマー機能の無い***
作機器を含む複数の***作機器のタイマー予約が可能な
学習リモコンを実現できて、より使い勝手の良いリモコ
ンが提供でき、その価値は多大である。
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a learning remote control that can make timer reservations for multiple operated devices, including operated devices without a timer function, and to provide a more user-friendly remote control, which has great value. It is.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第1図は本発明の1実施例に係る学習・タイマー予約機
能を具備したリモコンの概要を示すブロック図である。 ] ・リモートコントローラ(リモコン)、2・・主メ
モリ装置、  3 ・副メモリ装置、4・・カウンタ装
置、  5・・・受信部、6・・送信部、     7
・・・操作部、8・・デイスプレィ部。 纂 I ロ
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a remote control equipped with a learning/timer reservation function according to an embodiment of the present invention. ] - Remote controller (remote control), 2... Main memory device, 3 - Sub-memory device, 4... Counter device, 5... Receiving section, 6... Transmitting section, 7
...Operation section, 8...Display section. Compilation I

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 1、***作機器を制御するためのコードを発信する送信
部と、他のリモートコントローラによるコードを受信す
る受信部とを備え、他のリモートコントローラによるコ
ードを記憶して再生できる学習機能を有するリモートコ
ントローラにおいて、取り込んだ任意のコードに対応し
て送信開始時間の設定を可能とするタイマー手段を設け
たことを特徴とするリモートコントローラ。
1. A remote that is equipped with a transmitter that transmits codes to control the operated device and a receiver that receives codes from other remote controllers, and has a learning function that can store and reproduce codes from other remote controllers. A remote controller characterized in that the controller is provided with a timer means that enables setting of a transmission start time in accordance with an arbitrary code taken in.
JP2036043A 1990-02-19 1990-02-19 Remote controller Pending JPH03241555A (en)

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Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6469751B1 (en) 1999-07-16 2002-10-22 Fujitsu Limited Remote control device and computer readable recording medium for recording a remote control program

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6469751B1 (en) 1999-07-16 2002-10-22 Fujitsu Limited Remote control device and computer readable recording medium for recording a remote control program

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