JPH04192999A - Signal transmitter of optical remote control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To allow the identification of a set address simply by counting the number of flickering times by flickering a light emitting element for display by as much as the number of times corresponding to a set address value according to the operation of an operating means at the time of an address check mode setting. CONSTITUTION:Switches 41 to 43 for address setting, a switch 7 for mode setting, and a matrix circuit 2 of push button switches 21 to 23 are connected to the input port of a signal processing section 3 of a microcomputer. An LED 5 for signal transmission and the LED 6 for display are connected to an output port. The switch 7 is set at the mode for address setting and checking and the address setting is executed by using the switches 41 to 43 provided in correspondence to the push buttons 21 to 23 The signal processing section 3 converts the set address to a decimal system by the operation of the push buttons 21, to 23 and flickers the LED 6 at visually recognizable intervals by as much as the number of the times corresponding to this numerical value. Consequently, the set address is known simply by changing the number of the flickering times and the address setting is facilitated. The setting errors decrease as well.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a transmitter used in an optical remote control system that provides addresses for distinguishing between controlled devices and controls a plurality of controlled devices.

[Conventional technology]

In an optical remote control system that uses optical remote control to control multiple controlled devices, an address is set for each controlled device to distinguish between the controlled devices, and an optical wireless signal containing address data corresponding to the address is set. is transmitted from a transmitter to control the corresponding controlled device.

By the way, the address on the transmitter is set by the user or according to the usage conditions, so it cannot be set in advance by the manufacturer, and is generally set by the user or the construction company. is DIP
It is done in binary format using switches.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, setting addresses in binary format using DIP switches requires specialized knowledge, and even if done by someone with specialized knowledge, there is a problem in that mistakes are likely to occur.

Furthermore, since there are no special displays for address confirmation in boat fishing, it is normal to visually confirm the relationship between the operation and operation of the controlled equipment. As a result, errors are likely to occur, and these errors cause mismatches between the addresses of the receiver and the transmitter, resulting in malfunction and complaints.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide an optical remote control system in which it is easy to check the set address and even a person without specialized knowledge can set the address without making mistakes. It is to provide the equipment.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an optical remote control that provides an address for distinguishing controlled devices and transmits an optical wireless signal containing address data corresponding to the address to control a plurality of controlled devices. The transmitter of the control system includes an operating means for transmitting an optical wireless signal, an address setting switch for setting an address corresponding to the operating means, and address data corresponding to the set address according to the operation of the operating means. A signal control means for driving a light emitting element for transmitting a signal to transmit an optical wireless signal and lighting a light emitting element for displaying a light emission output, further comprising an address confirmation mode setting means, and an operation means for setting the address confirmation mode. In response to the operation, the light emitting element for displaying the light emission output is made to blink a number of times corresponding to the set address value of the operating means.

[Effect]

According to the present invention, when the operating means is operated while the address confirmation mode setting means is set to the address confirmation mode in order to confirm the set address, the light emitting element normally used for displaying the light emission output is activated. Blinks the number of times corresponding to the set address value. In other words, by counting the number of blinks, you can determine the set address.

〔Example〕

The present invention will be explained below with reference to Examples.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, there are three operating means on the front of the transmitter main body 1: a push button switch 2. ~2. In addition to providing this push button switch 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This is provided. Furthermore, a light emitting element 5 consisting of a light emitting diode for transmitting an optical wireless signal shown in the circuit shown in FIG. A light emitting element 6 consisting of a diode for output display is provided.

Furthermore, a mode setting switch 7 is provided on the lower front side of the transmitter main body 1 to set a mode for address setting and confirmation and a normal mode.

The circuit in FIG. 2 shows a circuit built into the transmitter main body 1, and the input port of the signal processing section 3 consisting of a microcomputer is connected to the address setting switch 4. ~43
, mode setting switch 7, push button switches 21-2
．． A matrix circuit 2 is connected to the output port, and a light emitting element 5 for transmitting an optical wireless signal and a light emitting element 6 for displaying light emission output are connected to the output port.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when setting an address, the mode setting switch 7 is set to the mode for address setting and confirmation, and in this mode, the push button switches 21 to 2 are pressed. Address setting switches 41-4. Using , the binary system is set as shown in FIGS. 3(a) and (b). In Figure 3, the shaded area indicates the operation knob of the DIP switch for each bit. If the operation knob is on the upper side, the logical value is "1", and if it is on the lower side, the logical value is "0". , and FIG. 3(a) is 1
000'', which corresponds to l in decimal notation, and Figure 3 (b) is ``
001" corresponds to 2 in the 1o base system. After setting the address corresponding to each of the push button switches 21 to 2. in this way, pressing and operating the push button switches 21 to 2. will set the set address. You can check it.

In other words, in this setting and confirmation mode, the signal processing section 8
is the push button switch 2. ~2. When any one of them is operated, the setting address is converted into decimal notation, and the light emitting element 6 for displaying the light emitting output is blinked at visible intervals a number of times corresponding to the numeric value. Therefore, in the case of FIG. 3(a), the light emitting element 6 is turned on once for a certain period of time. Also, Figure 3 (
In case b), the light emitting element 6 is caused to emit light twice at a predetermined interval. In this embodiment, since the address is set using 3 bits, a maximum of 8 addresses can be set, and in the case of the maximum address, the number of lighting times is 8.

FIG. 4 shows an example of an optical remote control system using the transmitter of the present invention. In this case, the transmitter body l is disposed on a wall, and the light emitting element 5 of the transmitter body l is used for transmitting an optical wireless signal. The optical wireless signal transmitted from the mobile phone is received by a receiver 8 that controls a controlled device 9 installed on the ceiling, and when the address of the received optical wireless signal matches the address set on the receiver itself, the receiver 8 The controlled device 9 is turned on or off.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention is configured as described above and includes an address confirmation mode setting means, and in response to the operation of the operation means when setting the address confirmation mode, the light emission output display is performed a number of times corresponding to the set address value of the operation means. Since the light emitting element is made to blink, if the operating means is operated while the address confirmation mode is set to the address confirmation mode by the address confirmation mode setting means, the light emitting element normally used for displaying the light emission output will correspond to the set address value. As a result, the set address can be determined by counting the number of blinks, and even people without specialized knowledge can easily set the address. Also, setting errors can be reduced, and there are no complaints from users. Even in the event of a light emitting device, it is possible to confirm in advance by telephone with the user without having to go to the site, and since it can also be used as a light emitting element for display or a light emitting element for displaying light output output,
It also has the advantage that the cost is not particularly high compared to conventional methods.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a circuit diagram of the same as above, Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of address setting of the same as above, and Fig. 4 is a configuration diagram of an example of a remote control system using the same as above. It is. l is the transmitter body, 2I-2. is a push button switch, 3
4. is a signal processing section; ~4. is the address setting switch,
5 is a light emitting element for transmitting optical wireless signals, 6 is a light emitting element for displaying light emission output, and 7 is a mode setting switch.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1) An optical wireless signal is transmitted in a transmitter of an optical remote control system that provides an address for distinguishing controlled devices and transmits an optical wireless signal containing address data corresponding to the address to control multiple controlled devices. an address setting switch for setting an address corresponding to the operating means; and an optical wireless signal containing address data corresponding to the set address in accordance with the operation of the operating means to drive a light emitting element for signal emission. It is equipped with a signal control means for transmitting a signal and lighting up a light emitting element for displaying light emission output, and is also provided with an address confirmation mode setting means, which sets the address value set by the operation means in accordance with the operation of the operation means when setting the address confirmation mode. A transmitter for an optical remote control system, characterized in that the light emitting element for displaying light emission output blinks a corresponding number of times.