JPH0337593A - Alarm timepiece system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable the awakening of a user without fail by arranging alarm means provided for separate devices to operate sequentially. CONSTITUTION:An alarm timepiece system is so arranged that alarm means provided for separate devices work sequentially. Therefore, when using this system, the alarm timepiece MA is put about the top of a bed while an alarm generator SU1 is placed beside a window of a bed room and an alarm generator SU2 is put in a washing room. With such an layout, after the stopping of an alarm operation of the alarm timepiece MA, the user can move to the window side of the bed room where the alarm generator SU1 is placed to open the window and sequentially, moves to the washing room where the alarm generator SU2 is placed to wash hands. In this manner, he can enjoy pleasant wakening in the morning accomplishing a series of actions after getting up.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to an alarm clock system.

[Prior Art] Some conventional alarm clocks are provided with a snooze function and repeatedly perform alarm operations.

[Problem to be solved] Even with an alarm clock equipped with a snooze function, the user can operate the snooze function while lying down because the clock is within arm's reach, making it difficult to get up.

An object of the present invention is to obtain an alarm clock system that can be reliably woken up.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The alarm clock system of the present invention includes an alarm clock having a transmitting function and an alarm generating device having a receiving function, and the alarm clock outputs a transmitting signal after the alarm means operates. However, the alarm generating device that receives this transmission signal causes the alarm operation to occur again.

[Embodiment] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of FIG.

First, each component shown in FIG. 1 will be described.

MA is an alarm clock. Below is this alarm clock MA
Let's discuss each component.

11 is a d-1 time means, which measures the current time.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a storage means for storing the alarm time.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a detection means, which detects whether the current alarm time measured by the time setting means 1 and the alarm time stored in the storage means 12 match.

Reference numeral 14 denotes an alarm means, which generates an alarm operation upon receiving the output from the detection means 13 (in this example, an alarm sound is generated.In addition to this, an alarm means 15 generates mechanical vibrations).
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Reference numeral 15 denotes a stopping means, which stops the alarm operation occurring in the alarm means 14. This stopping means 15
consists of a guard switch, etc.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a transmitting means, which outputs a transmitting signal after the stop means 15 is operated.

SUI is an alarm generating device. Each component of this alarm bookkeeping device SUI will be described below.

27 is a receiving means, which receives the transmission signal from the transmission stage 16 in the H-MA at the time of an alarm.

Reference numeral 24 denotes an alarm means, which generates an alarm operation upon receiving the output from the receiving means 27 (in this example, an alarm sound is generated.In addition to this, there is also a method that generates mechanical vibrations). ) is a thing.

Reference numeral 25 denotes a stopping means, which stops the alarm operation occurring in the alarm means 24. This stopping means 25
consists of a noise stop switch, etc.

Reference numeral 26 denotes a sending means, which outputs a sending signal after the stopping means 25 is operated.

SU2 is an alarm generating device, and alarm generating device 1
^'It has the same configuration as SUI.

Next, an example of the operation of this practical example will be explained by referring to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When the alarm time arrives (a), the detection means 13 detects that 14f has arrived at the alarm time.

It is determined whether the stopping means 15 is in bad condition (b).

When the stop means 15 is in the stopped state (when the stop switch is in the stop state), the transmission operation described below is performed, while when the stop means 15 is not in the stop state ('; Es stop switch is in the stop state) (c) When the alarm means 14 receives the output from the detection means 13, the alarm means 14 operates (c)
.

When the stop means 15 is operated (d), the alarm means 14
When the alarm is activated or stopped, stop 4 steps 1
5 sends a transmission start number bt to the transmitting means 16.

The transmitting means 16 receives the transmission start signal and keeps the transmitted signal constant11. 'jli! I (for example, for 1 minute) is output (e).

Transmission signal 1; L, 7 from the transmitting means 16 in the alarm warning MA receiver stage 27 in the ram generator SUI
(f).

The state of the means 11-15 is determined (g).

When the stop means 25 is in the stop d2 state (when the I!Ii stop switch is in the stop state), the transmission operation described later is performed,
On the other hand, when the stop means 25 is not in the stopped state (when the stop switch is not in the stop state), the receiving means 2
In response to the output from 7, the alarm means 14 is operated (
h).

When the stop means 25 is operated (i), the alarm means 24
When the alarm operation is stopped, a transmission start signal is sent from the stopping means 25 to the transmitting means 26.

The transmitting means 26 receives the transmission start signal and outputs a transmission signal for a certain period of time (for example, one minute) (j).

The transmission signal sent from the transmission-J stage 26 to the alarm generating device SUI is received by the receiving means 37 in the alarm generating device S U 2, and thereafter sent to the alarm generating device SU.
2, the same operation as that in the alarm generating device SUI is performed.

As described above, in the alarm clock system of this embodiment, the alarm means provided in separate devices operate one after another. In case you are using the alarm clock system in this practical example, be sure to keep the alarm 11S meter MA at hand, and place the alarm generator SUI and alarm generator SU2 in your hand or in a place where you will not bend over. preferable.

For example, the alarm clock and meter MA should be placed next to the bedside, the alarm generator SU1 should be placed near the bedroom window, and the alarm generators iG' and SU2 should be placed in the bathroom. With this arrangement, after the alarm operation of i1MA is set to 11 when an alarm occurs, the
il'i: I moved to the window of my bedroom, opened it, and continued to set the alarm. 4" You can wake up comfortably in the morning by moving to the washroom where SU2 is located and doing the series of movements after getting up without any resistance, such as going to the bathroom and washing your face.

When audio is used as the alarm sound, it may announce the alarm generating device that will start the next alarm operation or the location where it is located, or may instruct the user to perform the next operation.

Install electrical equipment and lighting switches in the alarm generator,
(1) This switch may be turned on at the same time as a signal is received, so that electrical equipment or lighting starts working.

In this embodiment, although the alarm generators SUI and SU2 do not have a timekeeping function, for example, if the alarm generator SUI is provided with a timekeeping function, an alarm can be generated when the alarm alarm MA does not operate for some reason. Generator S
The UI may take the place of the alarm clock MA.

Send and receive l! ! l: It may be a wire or a cable, but when transmitting wirelessly, it is preferable to configure each transmission signal with the same frequency and apply different modulations to each transmission signal.

Each alarm means may be operated continuously after the stop means is operated, or may be operated after a certain period of time has elapsed after the stop means is operated.

[Effects] In the present invention, the alarm means provided in separate devices operate one after another, so if the alarm generating device is placed in a place where it cannot be operated unless the user wakes up, the user will always be able to see it. You can just let it cool down.

Further, since the alarm generating device does not require a timekeeping function or a time display function, it can be constructed at low cost.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of FIG. MA...Alarm clock 13...Detection means 14...First alarm means 16...Transmission means SUI...Alarm generating device 24... ...Second alarm means 27 ...Receiving means

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A detection means for detecting an alarm time, a first alarm means activated by the detection output of the detection means, and a transmission means for outputting a transmission signal after the detection output of the detection means is generated. an alarm clock system comprising: an alarm clock having an alarm clock; a receiving means for receiving the transmission signal from the transmission means; and an alarm generating device having a second alarm means that is activated after the reception means receives the transmission signal.