JPH0619057U - Electric equipment control device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Structure] To read the recorded information of the ID information recording medium (70) in which the ID information of each person is recorded in order to control the energization of the electric device (60) which is used for a long time. Information reader (10),
A time setter (20), and a controller that inputs each of these outputs and starts energizing the electric device (60) and stops energizing based on a preset value or the setting content of the time setter (20) ( 30)
The device is constituted by an information display unit (40) connected to the control unit (30) and displaying a current user identification display based on the ID information and a display in which the energization stop time can be understood. In addition, at the end of use, the telephone (TE
It is configured to include a communication unit (50) for making a notification at L). [Effect] A user who wants to use the device in operation next can clearly understand the end time of use of the device and can reduce unnecessary waiting time. In addition, the idle time of the equipment is reduced, continuous use is promoted, and the equipment is efficiently operated. Since the current user of the equipment can immediately perform the post-work by waiting for the completion in his room or the like and making a notification, the next user can immediately use the equipment and operate the equipment efficiently.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a control device for electric equipment, and in particular, it is an auxiliary equipment of, for example, a dormitory, and is therefore commonly used in sequence by a large number of specified users, and the usage time per person is relatively long, such as about 30 minutes or more, for example a washing machine. The present invention relates to an electric device control device for promoting efficient shared use of general-purpose electric devices such as, for example, by providing appropriate information to waiting users or current users.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Some electric devices are allowed to be shared only by specific users and installed in a predetermined place. Moreover, once users start using the devices, continuous operation for a reasonable time of, for example, about 30 minutes is required. Yes, there are electrical devices that the next user cannot start using until the elapse of this predetermined time. For example, a washing machine or the like, which is an auxiliary facility for convenience of users in a single dormitory or the like where a large number of people live, corresponds to the above electric device. Note that the device itself is a general-purpose device, but if the usage form is also included, it meets the above conditions. And in the case of a washing machine, it usually takes about 30 minutes to complete one washing process automatically. Therefore, the person who intends to use it next time has to visit the installation site several times to check whether the facility (washing machine) is available at appropriate intervals.

[0003] Since electric appliances such as a washing machine that are usually on the market are supposed to be used by one user, they are not provided with a means for easily informing the time until completion of work (for example, washing). Therefore, when using such commercially available electric devices for joint use, as mentioned above, each user has to make several trips to check if the work has been completed at a considerable frequency by his / her own judgment. The current situation is that it must not be conducted, and improvements were required. This means that the next user will not use the equipment immediately even though the equipment is available, which will reduce the operational efficiency of the equipment and lead to the installation of a large number of equipment.

In addition to the above problems, it is difficult for a user (just in use) to clearly understand the work completion time. It was often left unattended, hindering the use of the next waiting user, which was an obstacle to the efficient use of washing machines, which are shared facilities.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and controls the electric equipment which is operated by a plurality of specific users in sequence under the above-mentioned conditions, and which operates for a considerable time per user. It is an object of the present invention to propose a device control device for providing appropriate information to users by means of displays, etc., so that the electric devices can be efficiently used by each user. is there.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above problems, in the first invention of the present application, an electric device control device for controlling energization of an electric device (60), which has a long usage time, is provided with an ID that records ID information of each person. The information reader (10) for reading the recorded information on the information recording medium (70), the time setting device (20), and the outputs of the information reading device (10) and the time setting device (20) are input. The electric device (60) is energized based on the output of the information reader (10) and the operation of the time setting device (20) and the preset value or the setting of the time setting device (20) is performed. A control unit (30) for stopping energization based on the content, and a current user identification display of the electric device (70) based on information from the ID information recording medium (70) connected to the control unit (30) And an indication that the energization stop time can be understood based on the setting contents of the time setting device (20), and the end of use of the electric device (60) is clearly indicated. And an information display section (40) for performing the configuration.

Further, in the second invention of the present application, an electric device control device for controlling energization to the electric device (60), which also has a long usage time, is provided with an ID information recording medium in which ID information of each person is recorded. The information reader (10) for reading the recorded information of (70), the time setting device (20), and the outputs of the information reading device (10) and the time setting device (20) are input. , Starting the energization to the electric device (60) based on the output of the information reader (10) and the operation of the time setting device (20), and based on the preset value or the setting content of the time setting device (20). A control unit (30) for stopping energization, and the electric device (60) connected to the control unit (30) based on information from the ID information recording medium (70) at the end of use of the electric device (60). And a communication unit (50) for notifying a telephone (PH) provided at the current user's resident place via a predetermined line (80).

[0008]

[Action]

 In the first invention of the present application, the control unit energizes and operates the electric device, and the third party determines who the current user is based on the record information of the ID information recording medium input from the information reader. An intelligible user identification display and an intelligible display of the time when the device is used are displayed in the information display section based on the set contents of the operated time setter. As a result, the current user or the next user can understand the proper time to finish using the device or start using it, and can take appropriate actions, so that multiple users can use the device efficiently. It will be possible.

Further, in the second invention of the present application, the control unit energizes the electric device, stops the energization at an appropriate time after the work of the device is completed after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the information is input from the information reader. Based on the recorded information of the ID information recording medium, the work of the device can be performed by the telephone installed in the present user's resident place (usually each person's department) which can be seen from the recorded information through the predetermined line through the communication unit. Report that it is complete. As a result, the current user will promptly hand over the device to be used by the next person, and the multiple users will be able to use the device efficiently.

[0010]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram (a) showing a schematic configuration of an embodiment of an electric device control apparatus according to the invention of the present application, and an external view showing an example of an information display unit according to the electric device control apparatus according to the first invention of the present application (b). ). The electric device control device 100 shown in the figure is composed of an information reader 10, a time setting device 20, a control unit 30, an information display 40, and a communication unit 50. Reference numeral 60 denotes an electric device to be controlled, 70 denotes an ID information recording medium, 80 denotes a communication line, PH 1, PH 2, ... Are telephones.

First, the electric device 60 according to the present invention will be described. The electric equipment 60 to which the present invention is applied is effective for most users such as an electric washing machine or a clothes dryer as already mentioned (in other words, a normal average user). However, it seems that it is generally long psychologically and physiologically to wait on-the-fly for waiting for one process to be completed due to the sequential use of devices. It is an electric device that is considered to be appropriate for the above purpose and that avoids waiting on the spot in many cases (hereinafter referred to as an electric device with a long usage time). The electric device 60 is connected to the control unit 30 to control energization or stoppage of a predetermined power supply (in many cases, commercial power supply).

To restate here, as described at the beginning of the present invention, only a plurality of specific users are allowed to use such an electric device having a long usage time once, and the electric device is fixed at one fixed place. It is premised on joint use in order in order to eliminate the inconveniences often seen in such cases.

The information reader 10 is previously held by a plurality of special users who will jointly use the electric device 60, and each holder's name and resident location (each private room number, etc.) It is adapted to an ID information recording medium 70 (magnetic card type, IC card, etc.) on which other ID information is recorded, from which ID information is read and converted into an electric signal and input to the control unit 30. Therefore, if the ID information recording medium is, for example, a magnetic card, it is a card reader equipped with a reading head for reading magnetic information from a magnetic track on which ID information is recorded. Using the reader. The ID information recording medium 70 may be newly prepared, but since the electric device control device is installed in a dormitory or the like, the ID information recording medium has already been used for other purposes such as entry / exit management. If so, use this.

The time setting device 20 is connected to the control unit 30 and is operated by a user when the electric device is started to be used. For the electric device 60, the operating time can be arbitrarily set within a predetermined value. By rotating the knob to the attached scale or the like and inputting it to the control unit 30, the operating time can be set and the use can be started. In addition, for the electric device 60 which has a fixed operating time, the start of use may be simply transmitted to the control unit by a button operation or the like. Alternatively, the ID information recording medium 70 may be configured to be used by the operation of causing the information reader 10 to read it, and the buttons and the like may be omitted.

The control unit 30 receives signals from the information reader 10 and the time setting device 20, and correspondingly starts energizing the electric device 60, and after a predetermined time elapses (at the set time or the above-mentioned time). Stop energizing (disconnect) after a predetermined time that has been determined for each electric device). The control unit 30 can use a digital circuit mainly including a CPU and an appropriate ROM, RAM, and I / O unit. The control unit also has a function of outputting predetermined outputs to the information display 40 and the communication unit 50, which are connected as described later.

In the control unit 30, based on the information from the ID information recording medium 70 input via the connected information reader 10, the user of the electric device 60 can be used for other purposes. It is determined based on the identification display signal that indicates the person's first and last name or room number, etc., and the setting content (time instruction) of the time setting device 20 described above, or the required operation determined for each connected electric device. A display signal for instructing the power interruption time derived from time is prepared and output to the information display device 40. Further, when the predetermined energization end time comes, a signal to that effect is output to the same information display 40.

As shown in the external view of FIG. 1B, the information display 40 has predetermined display areas 40a and 40b, and is displayed in the display area 40a in response to both signals from the control unit 30. Displays an identification display such as first and last name or room number so that the user of the electric device can be identified by another prospective user, and the disconnection time (scheduled end time) is displayed in the display area 40b. At the same time, when the power is cut off, the display clearly indicates the end of use of the electric device. In the embodiment, the end is notified by blinking the display being displayed on the display areas 40a and 40b. Of course, an area or a lamp for displaying only the end may be provided for exclusive use.

By this, the user who wants to use the device can clearly understand the end time of use of the device, and can perform other appropriate work in accordance with the end time and use the device when the scheduled time comes. Therefore, it is only necessary to go to the installation location, which reduces unnecessary waiting time for the user and promotes continuous use of the equipment, thus enabling efficient operation of the equipment.

The electric device control device of the first invention of the present application includes each unit described above, that is, the information reader 10, the time setting unit 20, the control unit 30, the information display 40, and the ID information recording medium 70. As described above, the wasteful waiting time of the user can be reduced and the idle time of the electric device can be reduced.

Next, the electric device control device of the second invention of the present application includes the information reader 10, the time setting device 20, the control unit 30, and the ID information recording medium 70 among the above-mentioned parts, and further, the communication unit 50. It is composed including. The communication unit 50 is a communication device such as a modem connected to the control unit 30, and is a plurality of devices that correspond to users via a predetermined line 80 (extension in a specific building or public telephone line, etc.) and an appropriate telephone exchange. Are connected to the telephones TEL1, TEL2 ,.

According to the second invention of the present application, the control unit 30 identifies the current user of the electric device 60 based on the ID information, and based on a predetermined telephone number included in the ID information. , Makes a notification to a predetermined telephone TEL through the line 80. The call may simply be made by calling, but it is desirable to send an appropriate voice message by using a synthetic voice.

As a result, the current user of the electric device 60 waits for the work of the electric device 60 to be completed in his / her own room without waiting for the installation location, and promptly performs post-work such as taking out the laundry by the notification. Therefore, the following users can use the electric equipment promptly and can operate the equipment efficiently.

It is needless to say that the above-described first and second inventions of the present application can be used together as shown in the embodiments, and each effect can be independently exerted. In addition, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the washing machine mentioned in the embodiment, and can be used for controlling various electric devices under similar conditions to exhibit the same effect and be effective.

[0024]

[Effect of device]

 As described above in detail, the electric device control device of the first invention of the present application is provided with an information reader for reading recorded information of an ID information recording medium in which ID information of each person is recorded, and the ID information connected to the control unit. Based on the information from the recording medium, it displays the current user identification display of electric equipment and the indication that the de-energization time is understandable, and has an information display section that clearly indicates the end of use. The user who wants to use the device clearly understands the end time of use of the device and can act appropriately, thereby eliminating unnecessary waiting time. It also has the effect of promoting continuous use of the equipment and ensuring efficient operation of the equipment.

Further, the electric device control device of the second invention of the present application is an information reader for reading recorded information of an ID information recording medium in which ID information of each person is recorded, and an electric device connected to the control unit. At the end of use, it is equipped with a communication unit to notify the telephone installed in the current user's resident place based on the information from the ID information recording medium. Even if you are not waiting in the place, you can wait for the completion of work such as your own room, and you can promptly carry out post-work such as taking out laundry, so that the next user can use the electric equipment promptly, and in the end The equipment can be operated efficiently.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram (a) showing a schematic configuration of an electric device control apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention of the present application and an external view (b) showing an example of an information display according to the electric device control apparatus of the first invention of the present application. ).

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 ... Information reader (card reader), 20 ... Time setting device, 30 ... Control part, 40 ... Information display device, 50 ... Communication part, 60 ... Electric equipment (washing machine), 70 ... ID information recording medium (ID card) ), 80 ... communication line, 100 ... electric device control device, TEL1, TEL2, ... telephone.

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Creator Mitsugu Sato 11 Hiraide Industrial Park, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture Nippon Signal Co., Ltd. Utsunomiya Works

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An electric device control device for controlling energization of an electric device (60), which is used for a long time once, and which records information on an ID information recording medium (70) on which ID information of each person is recorded. An information reader (10) for reading, a time setting device (20), and outputs of the information reading device (10) and the time setting device (20), respectively, are input, and the information reading device (10) A control unit (30) that starts energization to the electric device (60) based on output and operation of the time setting device (20) and stops energization based on a preset value or the setting content of the time setting device (20). And a current user identification display of the electric device (70) based on information from the ID information recording medium (70) connected to the control unit (30) and setting contents of the time setting device (20). It is configured to include an information display section (40) that displays an indication that the energization stop time can be understood based on the above, and that clearly indicates the end of use of the electric device (60). An electric device control device characterized by the above. 2. An electric device control device for controlling energization of an electric device (60), which is used for a long time once, and stores recorded information of an ID information recording medium (70) in which ID information of each person is recorded. An information reader (10) for reading, a time setting device (20), and outputs of the information reading device (10) and the time setting device (20), respectively, are input, and the information reading device (10) A control unit (30) that starts energization to the electric device (60) based on output and operation of the time setting device (20) and stops energization based on a preset value or the setting content of the time setting device (20). When the electric device (60) is connected to the control unit (30) and the use of the electric device (60) is finished, the electric device (60) is installed at the resident place of the current user based on the information from the ID information recording medium (70). Telephone
Communication unit (5) for notifying (TEL) via the specified line (80)
0) and an electric equipment control device characterized by being constituted.