JPH0430870Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] <Technical Field> The present invention relates to a remote control device used, for example, in an air conditioner, a television, etc., and is particularly concerned with making the device multi-functional.

<Prior art> In general, some air conditioners and televisions are equipped with a transmitter that allows the main unit to be operated from a remote location.On the other hand, the main unit or transmitter has a display section that displays the content of the signal set by the transmitter. is provided. (For example, air conditioners are equipped with a display that displays the set temperature set by the transmitter or the room temperature, and televisions display the operated channel on the screen.

In such a remote control device, it is effective to use the display section when the device has multiple functions.

On the other hand, as research on stress has become a social concern in recent years, methods have been known to try to relieve this stress through training such as autosuggestion.

One is the autonomic training method, which is a type of self-hypnosis method devised by the German psychiatrist Schulz in 1905.

In other words, practice stress relief by lying in a relaxed position and suggesting things like ``my arms and legs are heavy.''

The other method is called the biofeedback method, which uses equipment to check blood pressure, pulse, brain waves, electrical skin resistance, skin temperature, electromyography, etc., and then informs the person of this as intelligent information. This is a method that attempts to control physiological functions.

For example, when controlling high blood pressure, a blue signal is sent in the direction of decreasing blood pressure, and a buzzer is heard and a red signal is given in the direction of increasing blood pressure.

The patient learns and masters how to emit the blue light.

However, although these therapies are performed in the field of treatment, the guidance of a doctor and the use of machines are indispensable.

Therefore, a stress card was developed in the United States to make this type of treatment easier and is attracting attention.

According to the developer, when the human body is under stress or frightened by something, blood flows into the body's organs designed to deal with the stress, and as a result, heat circulation to the extremities is inhibited and the hands and feet become cold. be.

Taking advantage of this phenomenon, a film section made of a special liquid crystal is provided on the card, and the fingertip is brought into contact with this film section. Then, the liquid crystal on the film part changes in various ways depending on the temperature, and the color corresponding to the skin temperature of the fingertip is used to determine whether stress is building up.

If you notice that you're feeling stressed, she recommends trying relaxation techniques, such as imagining sunbathing on the beach or taking a hot bath until your hands feel warm. It is very effective to use the above-mentioned familiar remote control device to relieve stress.

<Purpose> The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its purpose is to add a function to a remote control device that can be used for training to relieve stress.

<Example> Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a transmitter used in an embodiment of the present invention.

In this FIG. 1, 1 is a transmitter, and this transmitter 1 transmits an operation signal to a main body (not shown), such as an air conditioner or a television, by operating an operation section (not shown).

Reference numeral 2 denotes a light emitting element for wirelessly transmitting the operation signal to the main body, and this light emitting element 2 emits, for example, infrared rays as a code signal to the main body.

3, 3 are a pair of electrodes provided on the upper surface of the transmitter 1, and these electrodes 3, 3 are formed in a semicircular cross section along recesses 4, 4 provided on the upper surface of the transmitter 1 and having a semicircular cross section. It is formed.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a temperature sensor provided in the recess 4 so as to be exposed or capable of conducting heat.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a display section provided in the transmitter 1, and this display section 6 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal, a fluorescent tube, an LED, etc., and displays the room temperature in normal times, and also displays the information obtained from the electrodes 3, 3 during autonomous function training. Either the skin electrical resistance value obtained from the temperature sensor 5 or the skin temperature obtained from the temperature sensor 5 is displayed.

Next, the circuit of the transmitter 1 will be explained using the block diagram shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, 2 is the light emitting element, 3, 3 are the electrodes, 5 is a temperature sensor composed of, for example, a thermistor, and 6 is the display section.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a changeover switch for selecting whether to display the skin temperature or the skin electrical resistance on the display section 6, and by switching this switch 7, the electrodes 3, 3 or the temperature sensor 5 can be selectively displayed. connected to.

8 and 9 are resistors.

10 is an A/D converter connected to the switch 7, and this converter 10 converts the analog voltage value inputted via the switch 7 into a digital value.

11 is a display control circuit for receiving input from the A/D converter 10 and displaying the input value on the display 6; this control circuit 11 displays the input signal on the display 6; The signal is input to the display section 6 as a drive signal.

12 is a transmission control circuit that receives signals from the A/D converter 10 and an operation section (not shown) and generates a signal for transmitting a signal from the light emitting element 2.

13 A switch for switching between the display of the electric resistance value or temperature of the human body used for autonomic nerve recovery training and normal driving control, in which the signals from the electrodes 3, 3 are transmitted to the display control circuit 11 by the switch 13. When switching to the side, the display control circuit 11
It is input as the electrical resistance value of the human body only. Then, the switch 13 is connected to the transmission control circuit 1.
When switching to the 2 side, the transmission control circuit 12
and is inputted to the display control circuit 11 as the electrical resistance value.

In other words, the display control circuit 1
Even if a signal is input to both the display control circuit 1 and the transmission control circuit 12, if the display control circuit 11 is switched, the A/
The signal from the D converter 10 is invalid for the transmission control circuit 12, and when it is on the transmission control circuit 12 side, it is valid for both 11 and 12.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a drive circuit that receives a signal input from the transmission control circuit 12 and drives the light emitting element 2.

The operation of the above device will be explained.

First, during normal operation, the switch 13 is switched to the transmission control circuit 12 side, and the changeover switch 7 is switched to the temperature sensor 5 side. (It would be convenient if it were automatic.) When operations such as cooling or heating are performed in this state, the signal from the temperature sensor 5 is input to the A/D converter 10 via the changeover switch 7, and this signal is sent to the room temperature. as display control circuit 11 and transmission control circuit 12
It is entered on both sides.

The signal input to the display control circuit 11 is transmitted to the display section 6
The room temperature is displayed on the display section 6.

On the other hand, the signal input to the transmission control circuit 12 is generated as a main body drive signal and drives the light emitting element 2 via the drive circuit 14.

The light emitting element 2 emits room temperature and operation signals as infrared signals to the main body, and in the main body, for example, cooling and heating, channel switching, volume adjustment, etc. are performed.

Next, in the case of an autonomic nerve training function using the biofeedback method, the switch 13 is switched to be used for training, and the changeover switch 7 is switched to either the temperature sensor 5 or the electrodes 3, 3 side.

For example, if you switch to the electrodes 3, 3 side, if you put two fingers in each of the recesses 4, 4 of the transmitter 1 in this state, the electrodes 3, 3 will come into contact with each finger,
This contact causes an impedance between the electrodes 3 and 3, resulting in a short circuit between the electrodes 3 and 3.

The voltage generated by this impedance is input to the display control circuit 11 through the A/D converter 10, and from there to the display section 6, where the electrical skin resistance value is displayed.

The user, while looking at the display section 6 of this transmitter 6,
If the value is lower than the standard value, it is determined that there is stress, and the system uses self-suggestions such as ``your hands and feet will become warm'' or ``increases the displayed value.''
Train to increase the displayed skin electrical resistance value and learn how to raise the temperature by using the display on the display unit 6 as information.

In the above explanation, the case where the electrodes 3 and 3 are used has been explained, but when using the thermistor 5, if the switch 7 is switched to the thermistor side and the finger is placed on the recess 4 and the finger is brought into contact with the thermistor 5, the above will be described. The fingertip temperature is displayed on the display section 6 in the same manner as in the case of the electrodes 3, 3, and this fingertip temperature is used as information to feed back to the human body to perform training aimed at relieving stress.

In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which training is performed while looking at the display unit 6 provided on the transmitter 1, but the transmitter 1 transmits an electrical skin resistance value signal and a fingertip temperature signal to the main body. The fingertip temperature is displayed on the display on the side (for example, on an air conditioner, it displays the room temperature, set temperature, time, etc., or on the screen or time display on a TV), and the display on the main unit is used to display the fingertip temperature. You may perform the above training while watching.

In this case, the signal obtained from the temperature sensor 5 or the electrode 3 is input to the transmission control circuit 12 via the A/D converter 10, and is transmitted from the light emitting element 2 to the main body via the drive circuit 14.

On the main body side, the input signal is processed as appropriate and sent to a display section drive circuit (not shown), so that it is displayed on the display section of the main body.

Therefore, with the above embodiment, autonomic nervous training can be performed using the existing display unit, and especially in the case of an air conditioner, the temperature sensor installed in the transmitter can be used to detect room temperature and fingertip temperature. It can be used as both, which is very convenient.

<Effects> Since the remote control device of the present invention is configured as described above, the user can use the transmitter or the display on the main unit to check the electric resistance value of his or her body and use it to relieve stress. Can be used for nerve recovery training.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram of the same. 1... Transmitter, 2... Light emitting element, 3... Electrode,
5...Temperature sensor, 6...Display section.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A transmitter that transmits signals by wire or wirelessly, a main body that operates upon receiving signals from the transmitter, and a device installed in the transmitter for measuring room temperature or skin temperature. a temperature sensor, and a signal from the temperature sensor to the transmitter or
A remote control device comprising: a switch for switching to and outputting a signal to the transmitter and main body; and a display section provided on the main body and transmitter to display the content of the signal output from the temperature sensor, further comprising: A transmitter is provided with a pair of electrodes that can be contacted from the outside, and a signal from the temperature sensor and a signal related to the resistance value of the human body obtained by the electrodes are transmitted to the display section of the main body and/or the transmitter. A remote control device characterized by being provided with a changeover switch for switching and outputting.