JPH09322700A - Electrical equipment and its insects - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To prevent the dwelling of insects by operating a printer etc. already provided in an information terminal and vibrating the information terminal itself without adding additional hardware. It is another object of the present invention to provide a means for preventing equipment failure. SOLUTION: By automatically operating a printer 4 or the like already provided in the information terminal for the purpose of printing a slip while the information terminal is not used for its original purpose, and vibrating the information terminal itself, Safe living can be prevented. In addition, since the device itself is vibrated, the insects do not have a feeling of rest more than the method of generating only sound waves, and there is an effect of preventing the insects from getting used to. Also, the start time and end time for automatic operation can be set. Further, the operation interval time for automatically operating can be set to a constant cycle or an arbitrary pattern.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for preventing insects from dwelling in electrical equipment and stopping the function of the electrical equipment, and a method thereof, and further relates to the electrical equipment. It is.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hereinafter, an information terminal will be described as an example of electric equipment. It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to information terminals.

In recent years, with the spread of credit cards, information terminals such as credit terminals have been installed from large stores to small stores. However, in stores mainly operating the food and beverage business, when information terminals are installed, insects (cockroaches, etc.) enter the equipment and settle down, polluting the electronic circuit section, causing malfunctions of the equipment and the like. There were cases where a failure occurred.

Conventionally, in order to prevent equipment failure due to insects, a configuration as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-215365 has been generally used. The configuration will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a conventional insect intrusion prevention device. As shown in the figure, the insect invasion prevention device includes an electronic buzzer 19, a control unit 17 that outputs a signal for operating the electronic buzzer 19 for an intended purpose such as an error buzzer, and a case where the control unit 17 outputs a signal. An electronic buzzer drive circuit for changing the volume and sound frequency of the electronic buzzer 19 to a normal level, while lowering the volume of the electronic buzzer 19 when no signal is output and increasing the sound frequency to a level that insects do not like. 18.

When the electronic buzzer 19 is used as an error buzzer or the like, which is the original purpose, an operation error signal or a switch operation signal is input to the control means 17 and a signal is output from the control means 17. The electronic buzzer drive circuit 18 drives the electronic buzzer 19 at a normal volume and a normal sound frequency. While the electronic buzzer 19 is not used for its intended purpose, the electronic buzzer drive circuit 18 drives the electronic buzzer 19 by lowering the volume and setting the sound frequency to a high frequency that insects do not like. In this way, the invasion of insects is prevented by the high-frequency sound waves that insects dislike.

Further, a method of applying a repellent which dislikes insects as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 56-88594, and a method disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application No. 59-157095 (Microfilm of Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 61-74169) are disclosed. As shown, there has been a method of giving a slight electric shock to insects.

[0008]

In such a device for preventing insects from entering by using sound waves, an electronic buzzer 19 capable of generating sound waves having a high sounding frequency which the insects dislike, and a drive of the high sounding frequency are provided. Circuit 18 was required.

However, in the insect intrusion prevention device using sound waves, if the insects are accustomed to the sound waves, the effect of preventing the invasion may be weakened.

Further, an information terminal such as a credit terminal usually uses an electronic buzzer and a driving circuit which can generate only a sound frequency of about 2000 Hz which is easy for a human to hear, and generates a high sound frequency. For this purpose, different hardware is required, which causes an increase in product cost.

[0011] Further, in the method of applying a repellent which dislikes insects and the method of giving an electric shock, similarly, another material and hardware are required.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide means for preventing an insect from settling by vibrating an information terminal itself.

[0013]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a first electric device according to the present invention is a device in which insects are settled down by vibrating the electric device itself.

Further, the second electric device of the present invention is one in which at least a part of the electric device is driven to vibrate the electric device itself to prevent worms from resting.

A third electric device of the present invention prevents the worms from resting by vibrating the electric device itself while the electric device is not used for its original purpose.

The fourth electric device of the present invention vibrates the electric device itself at a low frequency.

The fifth electric device of the present invention vibrates the electric device itself and simultaneously produces a sound.

A sixth electric device of the present invention comprises an electric device main body, a movable part provided in the electric device main body, and a drive control circuit for outputting a drive signal to the movable part. is there.

In the seventh electric device of the present invention, the movable part is a printer. An eighth electrical apparatus according to the present invention does not perform printing when the printer is driven.

Further, a ninth electric device of the present invention comprises a drive timing setting means for setting a drive timing interval.

In the tenth electrical device of the present invention, the drive control circuit outputs the drive signal at random timing.

The eleventh electrical device of the present invention is provided with a storage section for storing at least one of the automatic drive mode start time and the automatic drive mode end time.

The twelfth electric device of the present invention comprises a main power supply and a business mode selection key, while the business mode selection key is used to select a mode that does not perform the original purpose of the electric device. In addition, the electric device itself is vibrated.

A thirteenth electric device of the present invention comprises a main power source and a backup power source, and the main power source is OF
During the period F, electric power is supplied from the backup power supply to vibrate the electric equipment itself.

In addition, the method for preventing larvae dwelling according to the present invention vibrates the electric equipment itself.

[0026]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS With the above configuration, the first electric device of the present invention can prevent the insects from dwelling without vibrating the insects by vibrating the electric device itself. .

Further, the second electric device of the present invention vibrates the electric device itself by driving at least a part of the electric device, and therefore, compared with the case where the electric device is hit and vibrated. As a result, no excessive force is applied to the electric equipment and the durability is excellent.

The third electric device of the present invention vibrates the electric device itself while the electric device is not being used for its original purpose, so that the electric device itself is not used and worms can live comfortably. However, it does not give the reptile a sense of security and can prevent it.

The fourth electric device of the present invention can prevent the vibration of the electric device from becoming noise by vibrating the electric device itself at a low frequency.

The fifth electric device of the present invention vibrates the electric device itself and at the same time generates a sound,
Both the vibration and the sound do not give the insects a sense of security further,
In this way, it is possible to prevent insects from settling down.

A sixth electric device of the present invention comprises an electric device main body, a movable part provided in the electric device main body, and a drive control circuit for outputting a drive signal to the movable part. By automatically driving the movable part, it is possible to prevent reptiles from living comfortably without giving them a sense of comfort.

Further, in the seventh electric device of the present invention, since the movable part is the printer, the worm does not give a feeling of living comfortably even if no special movable part is provided, thereby preventing the worm from living comfortably. You can

The eighth electric device of the present invention is efficient because it does not waste ink or paper because the printer does not print when it is driven.

Further, the ninth electric device of the present invention can be driven at any timing by including the drive timing setting means for setting the interval of the driving timing, and prevents the worm from becoming accustomed to driving. It is possible.

Further, in the tenth electrical device of the present invention, the drive control circuit outputs the drive signal at random timing, thereby preventing the habitat from driving the worm without setting the drive timing each time. I will get it.

The eleventh electric device of the present invention is provided with a storage section for storing at least one of the automatic drive mode start time and the automatic drive mode end time, so that the most comfortable time zone for insects can be set. It can be driven automatically for the purpose of being effective in preventing the resident from living in a safe place, and at the same time, it can meet the needs for power saving.

The twelfth electric device of the present invention comprises a main power source and a business mode selection key, while the business mode selection key is used to select a mode in which the original purpose of the electric device is not performed. In addition, by driving at least a part of the electric device, the electric device is not used and it is easy for the insects to live comfortably, so that the insects do not feel a sense of comfort.

The thirteenth electric device of the present invention comprises a main power source and a backup power source, and the main power source is OF
By driving at least a part of the electric device by the backup power source while the power is on, the worm does not feel a sense of comfort even when the main power is off, and thus the worm is prevented from living comfortably. You can

In addition, the method for preventing larvae from living in accordance with the present invention does not give worms a feeling of safe living by driving at least a part of the electric equipment while the electric equipment is not used for its original purpose. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the peace of mind of insects.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (a) (b). In the following description, a description will be given using a credit terminal, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a credit terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram thereof, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure, FIG. 5A is a timing chart for explaining the operation when the operation interval time is constant, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a timing chart illustrating an operation in the case of an arbitrary pattern.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the credit terminal comprises a display unit 1, a keyboard 2, a card reader 3 and a printer 4. The printer 4 includes a printer head 4a for ejecting ink on a slip sheet, and the printer head 4a moves right and left in the printer 4. The credit terminal is connected to a host computer of a credit company through a telephone line 5. Also, the main power switch 6 turns the power of the apparatus ON / OFF.
I do. The device also includes a memory 7, an internal clock 8, an electronic buzzer drive circuit 9, an electronic buzzer 10, a backup battery 11, a printer control circuit 12, and a CPU 13.

As shown in FIG. 3, the keyboard 2 comprises a business mode key 14, a function key 15, and a ten key 16. The business mode key 14 is a key for selecting a business mode.
a, an aggregation key 14b, and an OFF key 14c. The business key 14a is a key for performing a credit sales business, and the total key 14b is a key for performing a total business for totaling sales data. The OFF key 14c is selected when the sales work and the totaling work are not performed, and is for deleting only the display content of the display 1 with the main power switch 6 kept ON. A state in which the OFF key 14C is pressed is called an OFF mode. The numeric keypad 16 is for inputting numerical data such as price data of a product. The function keys 15 are for instructing various operations, and the contents of the operations are displayed on the display 1.
The card reader 3 reads the contents of a credit card. The printer 4 is for printing the card company name, the amount of money, the authentication result of the credit company, etc. on the slip paper.

During normal operation, the operator depresses the business key 14a, passes the customer's credit card through the card reader section 3 according to the operation guide displayed on the display 1, and inputs the amount data from the ten-key pad 16 to make a credit. The contents of the card and the amount data are communicated to the host computer of the credit company, and the communication result is printed on the slip paper by the printer 4.

As described above, in the normal operation, the printer 4 is used to print the slip paper, but the printer 4 is not used at night after the store is closed. During this time, printer 4
We will effectively utilize to prevent the resident from living in peace. The method is as follows.

First, the operator operates an operation start time (automatic drive mode start time) and an operation end time (automatic drive mode) for operating the printer 4 for the purpose of preventing insects from living as shown in FIG. 5A. End time) on the numeric keypad 16
Enter more. Further, the operation interval time of the printer is also input by the ten keys 16. Credit terminals
These input data are stored in the memory 7.

As shown in FIG. 4, the credit terminal is
With reference to the selected business mode, if the OFF mode is selected, the current time is acquired by the internal clock 8. If the acquired current time is between the operation start time and the operation end time of the printer 4 that have been input earlier,
The printer 4 is operated to move the printer head 4a left and right. At this time, nothing is printed on the slip paper,
The printer head 4a is only moved left and right. After that, it waits until the operation interval time of the printer which has been input earlier elapses. After the elapse of the operation interval time, the operation returns to the operation mode reference. The operation of the printer 4 in this case is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. That is, in the business mode
When the F mode is selected, the printer head 4a moves at a previously input operation interval time from the operation start time to the operation end time of the printer 4 which is input in advance. At this time, the printer head 4a
The insects are stimulated by the vibrations and the sound generated by the movement of the insects, and the insects can be prevented from dwelling.

The following comparative experiments were conducted to confirm the effectiveness of the present invention. 1 credit terminal machine (test machine B) that does not have the same function as credit terminal machine (test machine A) that has the function of automatically operating the printer
The table was put in a shelter containing 200 cockroaches (100 males and 100 females) for 20 days, and the effect of vibration generated by the operation of the printer was investigated. The operation time interval of the printer was one hour, the operation start time and the operation end time were not set, and the operation was performed for 24 hours. After 20 days, we investigated the inside of each credit terminal and found the results (Table 1).
It became like.

[0049]

[Table 1]

The number of cockroaches invading the device was almost the same as that of the credit terminal having the function of automatically operating the printer, as compared with the credit terminal having no such function. It was confirmed that the number of eggs of the cockroach and the degree of contamination inside the device were low, and that it was not possible to live comfortably, and the effectiveness of the present invention was confirmed.

In the above example, the operation interval time of the printer is set to a constant cycle input from the ten-key pad 16. However, the memory 7 has data in which a random time is set, and the wait time in FIG. 4 is changed according to the data. By doing so, the operation interval time of the printer 4 can be made into a random pattern as shown in FIG. In this case, since the moving cycle of the printer head 4a is not constant, the insects cannot get used to the vibration, which is more effective.

In the above example, the main power switch 6 is turned on.
Although the printer 4 was operated in the OFF mode, which is the state of the above, even when the main power switch 6 is in the OFF state,
The printer head 4a can be operated by the backup battery 11.

Further, it is more useful if the vibration generated by the printer 4 is of low frequency, and the electronic buzzer 1
By additionally providing a zero and an electronic buzzer drive circuit 9 and the like and generating a sound at the same time as driving the printer 4, a synergistic effect due to vibration and sound can be obtained. It should be noted that this sound includes a sound driven by the printer.

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, a printer or the like already provided in the credit terminal can be used to prevent worms from resting at a low cost without increasing the cost. Means for preventing failure can be provided. Further, since the device itself is vibrated, it is possible to prevent the insects from getting accustomed and to prevent the insects from getting used to. In addition, by setting the operation interval time to an arbitrary pattern, it is possible to further prevent the insects from getting used to.

[0055]

As is apparent from the above description, the first electric device of the present invention vibrates the electric device itself so as not to give the insects a feeling of comfort and thus prevent the insects from living there. be able to.

In addition, the second electric device of the present invention vibrates the electric device itself by driving at least a part of the electric device, and therefore, as compared with the case where the electric device is hit and vibrates. As a result, no excessive force is applied to the electric equipment and the durability is excellent.

The third electric device of the present invention vibrates the electric device itself while the electric device is not used for its original purpose, so that the electric device itself is not in use while the insects can live comfortably. However, it does not give the reptile a sense of security and can prevent it.

Further, the fourth electric device of the present invention can prevent the vibration of the electric device from becoming noise by vibrating the electric device itself at a low frequency.

The fifth electric device of the present invention vibrates the electric device itself and at the same time generates a sound,
Both the vibration and the sound do not give the insects a sense of security further,
In this way, it is possible to prevent insects from settling down.

A sixth electric device of the present invention comprises an electric device main body, a movable part provided in the electric device main body, and a drive control circuit for outputting a drive signal to the movable part. By automatically driving the movable part, it is possible to prevent reptiles from living comfortably without giving them a sense of comfort.

Further, in the seventh electric device of the present invention, since the movable part is the printer, the insects do not feel a sense of comfort even if no special movable part is provided, and therefore the insects are prevented from living comfortably. You can

The eighth electric apparatus of the present invention is efficient because it does not waste ink or paper because the printer does not print when it is driven.

Further, the ninth electric device of the present invention can be driven at an arbitrary timing by including the drive timing setting means for setting the interval of the driving timing, and can prevent the worm from getting used to driving. It is possible.

Further, in the tenth electric device of the present invention, the drive control circuit outputs the drive signal at random timing, thereby preventing the habitat from driving the worm without setting the drive timing each time. I will get it.

The eleventh electric device of the present invention is provided with a storage unit for storing at least one of the automatic drive mode start time and the automatic drive mode end time, so that the most comfortable time zone for insects can be set. It can be driven automatically for the purpose, which is efficient for prevention of resident safe living, and at the same time can meet the needs of power saving.

The twelfth electric device of the present invention is provided with a main power source and a business mode selection key, and while the business mode selection key is used to select a mode in which the original purpose of the electric device is not performed. By driving at least a part of the electric device, the electric device is not used and it is easy for the insects to live comfortably, so that the insects do not feel a sense of comfort.

The thirteenth electric device of the present invention comprises a main power source and a backup power source, and the main power source is OF
By driving at least a part of the electric device by the backup power source while the power is on, the worm does not feel a sense of comfort even when the main power is off, and thus the worm is prevented from living comfortably. You can

In addition, the method for preventing insects from living in a safe place according to the present invention does not give the insects a feeling of comfortable living by driving at least a part of the electric equipment while the electric equipment is not used for its original purpose. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the peace of mind of insects.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a credit terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the same.

FIG. 3 is a layout diagram of the keyboard.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the same operation procedure.

5A is a timing chart for explaining an operation when the operation interval time is constant; FIG. 5B is a timing chart for explaining an operation when the operation interval time is an arbitrary pattern;

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a conventional insect intrusion prevention device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Display 2 Keyboard 3 Card reader 4 Printer 4a Printer head 5 Telephone line 6 Main power switch 7 Memory 8 Internal clock 9 Electronic buzzer drive circuit 10 Electronic buzzer 11 Backup battery 12 Printer control circuit 13 CPU 14 Business mode key 14a Business key 14b Total key 14c OFF key 15 Function key 16 Numeric keypad

Front page continuation (72) Inventor Yoshikazu Kuronuma 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Toshikazu Tomioka 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (72 ) Inventor Katsumi Tomita 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. An electric device in which an insect is prevented from resting by vibrating the electric device itself. 2. The electric device according to claim 1, wherein the electric device itself is vibrated by driving at least a part of the electric device to prevent worms from living safely. 3. The electric device according to claim 1, wherein the electric device itself is vibrated while the electric device is not used for its original purpose to prevent the insects from living in a safe state. 4. The electric device according to claim 1, wherein the electric device itself is vibrated at a low frequency. 5. The electric device according to claim 1, wherein a sound is generated at the same time when the electric device itself is vibrated. 6. The electric device according to claim 2, further comprising: an electric device main body, a movable part provided in the electric device main body, and a drive control circuit for outputting a drive signal to the movable part. 7. The electric device according to claim 6, wherein the movable portion is a printer. 8. The electric device according to claim 7, wherein the printer does not print when driven. 9. The electric device according to claim 6, further comprising drive timing setting means for setting a drive timing interval. 10. The electric device according to claim 6, wherein the drive control circuit outputs the drive signal at random timing. 11. The electric device according to claim 6, further comprising a storage unit that stores at least one of an automatic drive mode start time and an automatic drive mode end time. 12. A main power supply and a work mode selection key, wherein the work mode selection key vibrates the electric device itself while selecting a mode in which the original purpose of the electric device is not performed. Item 3. The electric device according to item 3. 13. The electric device according to claim 3, further comprising a main power supply and a backup power supply, wherein the backup power supply supplies electric power to vibrate the electric device itself while the main power supply is off. 14. A method for preventing insects from living in a safe place by vibrating an electric device itself.