JPH1040604A - Remote control device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide an operation button dedicated to the function, when operating a magnetic recording / reproducing apparatus having many functions, the number of buttons is further increased, operability is reduced, cost is increased, and an apparatus is increased. Will lead to an increase in size. SOLUTION: At first, all display mode names are displayed on a display unit 14. In this state, for example, when the user wants to execute “BS monitor” on the mode C display unit 14c, he first presses the mode selection unit 6 once. Then, the display unit 1
The mode A display section 14a in 4 flashes. Further, the mode selection section 6 is pressed twice to make the mode C display section 14c blink. Here, when the transfer operation unit 7 is pressed, the operation command is transmitted and output from the output unit 13 to the controlled device via the microcomputer 12.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote control device capable of controlling the operation of a controlled device such as a magnetic recording / reproducing device at a position remote from the controlled device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, remote control devices have been used for audio-related equipment, magnetic recording and reproducing devices and the like, and have been widely used for recording video or audio.

Hereinafter, a remote controller which can be used in a conventional magnetic recording / reproducing apparatus will be described.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional remote controller. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 1 denotes an operation unit for performing various operation commands, 2 denotes a reproduction button, 3 denotes a stop button, 4 denotes a fast-forward button, 5
Is a rewind button, 8 is a mode A selector that can select mode A (for example, a quick-view mode), 9 is a mode B selector that can select mode B (for example, a TV recording mode), and 10 is a mode C (for example, a BS monitor). Mode C with selectable mode)
A selection unit 11 is a mode D selection unit that can select a mode D (for example, TV audio / independent audio mode), 12 is a microcomputer that controls the output unit 13 and the display unit 14 based on the operation of the operation unit 1, and 13 is an operation unit An output unit for transmitting and operating the information operated in 1 to the controlled unit; 14 a display unit for performing various displays;
Is a remote control device having the above configuration.

[0005] Here, the quick-view mode of the mode A is as follows.
In this mode, variable speed reproduction such as 5 × speed or 2 × speed is possible. The mode B TV recording mode is a mode in which a program currently being watched can be recorded, and a signal received by a TV is recorded instead of a signal received by a tuner in the magnetic recording / reproducing apparatus. . The mode C BS monitor mode is a mode in which a program received by the BS tuner during terrestrial wave recording can be viewed. Mode D T
The V audio / independent audio mode is a mode in which, among programs received by the BS tuner, there is a program in which one video includes two audios, and the two audios can be switched. The two sounds are a sound corresponding to the video and a sound such as BGM unrelated to the video.

[0006] The operation of the conventional remote control device configured as described above will be described below.

First, when a normal operation command such as reproduction or stop is performed, the information is transmitted to the controlled device from the output unit 13 via the microcomputer 12 by operating the reproduction button 2 or the stop button 3. Thus, the controlled device can be remotely controlled.

Further, when selecting a mode of a controlled device having a plurality of modes and transferring a signal for controlling the device to be executed by the controlled device to the controlled device, the mode A selecting section 8 switches the mode D selecting section to the mode D selecting section. A desired mode selection unit is pressed among 11. The information is input to the microcomputer 12 and the microcomputer 12
Controls the output unit 13 to transmit and output information operated by the operation unit 1 to the controlled device.

[0009]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional remote control device, since the same number of operation buttons as the number of functions are provided, when operating a magnetic recording / reproducing apparatus having more functions, the number of buttons is further increased. As a result, the operability is reduced, the cost is increased, and the size of the apparatus is increased.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems. It is an object of the present invention to provide a remote control device which can improve operability by reducing the number of buttons, and does not lead to an increase in cost or size of the device. Aim.

[0011]

According to the present invention, there is provided a remote controller capable of controlling a controlled device having a plurality of modes, wherein a desired mode is selected from the plurality of modes. A possible mode selection unit, a transfer operation unit for transferring a signal for controlling the mode selected by the mode selection unit to be executed by the controlled device to the controlled device, and a display unit for displaying mode names of the plurality of modes It is provided with.

According to the above configuration, the number of operation means does not increase even if the number of modes increases, so that operability can be improved, and an increase in the size and cost of the apparatus can be prevented.
Since the mode selection state is displayed on the display unit, the operator can visually and surely recognize the mode selection state.

A remote control device capable of controlling a controlled device having a plurality of modes, comprising: a mode selection section capable of selecting a desired mode among the plurality of modes; and a mode selected by the mode selection section. A transfer operation unit that transfers a signal that controls to be executed by the controlled device, and an audio output unit that outputs a sound corresponding to an operation when at least one of the mode selection unit and the transfer operation unit is operated. It is provided.

According to the above configuration, even if the number of modes increases, the number of operation means does not increase, so that the operability can be improved, an increase in the size and cost of the apparatus can be prevented, and at least the mode selection unit and the transfer operation unit can be connected. Since the sound corresponding to the operation is output when one is operated, the operator can reliably recognize the mode selection state by listening to the ear.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claims 1 to 3 and 5 of the present invention is a remote control device capable of controlling a controlled device having a plurality of modes, wherein a desired one of the plurality of modes is controlled. A mode selection unit capable of selecting a mode, a transfer operation unit that operates to execute the mode selected by the mode selection unit, and a display unit that displays mode names of the plurality of modes, Since the number of operation means does not increase even if the number increases, the operability can be improved, the size and cost of the apparatus can be prevented, and the mode selection state is displayed on the display unit so that the operator can visually check the mode selection state. It has the effect that it can be reliably and reliably recognized.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote control device capable of controlling a controlled device having a plurality of modes, the mode selection unit being capable of selecting a desired mode among the plurality of modes. A transfer operation unit configured to transfer a signal for controlling the mode selected by the mode selection unit to be executed by the controlled device, and an operation corresponding to an operation performed when at least one of the mode selection unit and the transfer operation unit is operated. It has a sound output unit that outputs sound, and even if the number of modes increases, the number of operation means does not increase, so that operability can be improved, and it is possible to prevent an increase in the size and cost of the device and to select a mode. When at least one of the unit and the transfer operation unit is operated, a sound corresponding to the operation is output, so that the operator can reliably recognize the mode selection state by listening to the ear. Having an iodine.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a remote controller of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of a main part showing a display state of a display unit in the remote controller of the present embodiment.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an operation unit for executing various operation commands, 2 denotes a reproduction button, 3 denotes a stop button, 4 denotes a fast-forward button, 5 denotes a rewind button, and 6 denotes a plurality of modes A to D. Each time the mode selector is pressed once, the mode is switched one by one from mode A to D. 7 is a transfer operation unit that determines the mode information selected by the mode selection unit 6 and performs an instruction operation to transfer the mode information to the controlled device. 12 is a microcomputer that controls the output unit 13 and the display unit 14 based on the operation of the operation unit 1. An output unit 13 transmits and outputs information operated by the operation unit 1 to the controlled unit. A display unit 14 displays a mode name and the like. As shown in FIG. , Mode selector 6
Only the mode name of the mode selected in is blinked. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration using a liquid crystal display as shown in FIG. 2 is employed. Reference numeral 14a denotes a mode A display unit capable of displaying a selected state of a mode A (for example, a quick-view mode);
4b is a mode B display unit capable of displaying the selected state of mode B (for example, TV recording mode), and 14c is a mode C capable of displaying the selected state of mode C (for example, BS monitor mode).
A display unit 14d is a mode D display unit capable of displaying a selected state of mode D (for example, TV audio / independent audio mode). In this embodiment, four mode names are displayed as shown in FIG. did. Reference numeral 15 denotes a remote controller having the above configuration.

In this embodiment, the quick-view mode of mode A is a mode in which variable speed reproduction such as 1.5 times speed or 2 times speed is possible. The mode B TV recording mode is a mode in which a program currently being watched can be recorded, and a signal received by a TV is recorded instead of a signal received by a tuner in the magnetic recording / reproducing apparatus. . The mode C BS monitor mode is a mode in which a program received by the BS tuner during terrestrial wave recording can be viewed. The TV audio / independent audio mode of mode D is defined as two video signals per video received by the BS tuner.
In this mode, there is a program that includes two sounds, and the two sounds can be switched. The two sounds are a sound corresponding to the video and a sound such as BGM unrelated to the video. Note that these types of modes are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these modes.

The operation of the remote controller according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described below.

First, when a normal operation command such as reproduction or stop is issued, the information is transmitted to the controlled device from the output unit 13 via the microcomputer 12 by operating the reproduction button 2 or the stop button 3. Thus, the controlled device can be remotely controlled.

Next, an operation when controlling a controlled device having various functions will be described. First, in the display state of the display unit 14, all the names of the modes are displayed as shown in FIG. In this state, for example, when the user wants to execute “BS monitor” on the mode C display unit 14c, he first presses the mode selection unit 6 once. Then, the mode A display section 14a (the “quick mode” in FIG. 2) in the display section 14 blinks. When the mode selection unit 6 is further pressed once, the mode A display unit 14a
Stops blinking and lights up, the mode B display section 14b (“TV recording” in FIG. 2) is selected and blinks. When the mode selection section 6 is pressed again, the mode B display section 14b stops blinking and lights up, and the mode C display section 14c ("BS monitor" in FIG. 2) is selected and blinks. Here, when the transfer operation unit 7 is pressed, a signal for controlling the controlled device to execute the BS monitor mode is transferred from the microcomputer 12 to the controlled device via the output unit 13, and the controlled device transmits B signal.
Execute the S monitor mode.

After that, "T" of the mode B display section 14b is displayed.
To execute “V recording”, the current mode C display unit 14c
Is blinking and is in the selected state. When the mode selection section 6 is pressed once from this state, the mode C display section 14c stops blinking and lights up, and the mode D display section 14d blinks. When the button is pressed once more, the mode D display section 14d stops blinking and lights up, and the mode A display section 14a blinks. When the mode selector 6 is pressed again, the mode A
The display section 14a stops blinking and lights up, and the mode B display section 14b blinks. When the transfer operation unit 7 is pressed, a signal for controlling the controlled device to execute the TV recording mode is transferred from the microcomputer 12 to the controlled device via the output unit 13, and the controlled device executes the TV recording mode. I do.

In this embodiment, the selected mode display section is made to blink, but only the selected mode display section is lit or blinked, and other mode names are not displayed. It may be configured. Hereinafter, this configuration will be described in more detail.

First, the display state of the display unit 14 is a state in which the mode name is not displayed. In this state, for example, when the user wants to execute “BS monitor” on the mode C display unit 14c, he first presses the mode selection unit 6 once. Then, only the mode A display section 14a (“quick view mode” in FIG. 2) in the display section 14 is displayed. When the mode selection section 6 is further pressed once, the mode A display section 14a disappears, and only the mode B display section 14b ("TV recording" in FIG. 2) lights up. When the mode selection section 6 is pressed again, the mode B display section 14b disappears, and only the mode C display section 14c ("BS monitor" in FIG. 2) lights up. Here, when the transfer operation unit 7 is pressed,
A signal for controlling the controlled device to execute the BS monitor mode is transferred from the microcomputer 12 to the controlled device via the output unit 13, and the controlled device executes the BS monitor mode. Here, the selected mode display section may be configured to blink.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, a large number of modes are selected only by the two operation buttons of the mode selection unit 6 and the transfer operation unit 7, and a signal for controlling execution by the controlled device is transmitted. Even if the number of modes is increased or decreased, only two operation buttons are required, so that the operability is improved, and the device can be prevented from being increased in size and cost.
Since the mode selection state is displayed on the display unit, the operator can visually and surely recognize the mode selection state.

The display unit 14 may be provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes 17a to 17d as shown in FIG.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the number of modes of the controlled device is four, but this is not a limitation.

(Embodiment 2) Hereinafter, the configuration of Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the present embodiment.
In FIG. 4, the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same numbers, and the description thereof is omitted. Reference numeral 16 denotes an audio output unit that outputs the mode name by voice when selected by the mode selection unit 6.

The operation of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described below.

First, when a normal operation command such as reproduction or stop is issued, the reproduction button 2 or the stop button 3 is operated, and the information is transmitted from the output unit 13 to the controlled device via the microcomputer 12. Thus, the controlled device can be remotely controlled.

Next, an operation when controlling a controlled device having various functions will be described. For example, when it is desired to execute the mode C (BS monitor) as in the first embodiment,
First, the mode selector 6 is pressed once. Then, the sound name of the currently selected mode is output from the sound output unit 16.
For example, the sound output unit 16 outputs a sound such as “quick view mode”. When the mode selector 6 is pressed once more, the mode B
(TV recording) is selected and the sound output section 16 outputs the sound "TV recording". When the mode selection section 6 is pressed again, the mode C (BS monitor) is selected and the sound output section 1 is selected.
6 outputs a sound message “BS monitor”. Here, when the transfer operation unit 7 is pressed, a signal for controlling the controlled device to execute the BS monitor mode is sent from the microcomputer 12 to the output unit 1.
3 to the controlled device, and the controlled device
Execute monitor mode.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, a large number of modes are selected only by the two operation buttons of the mode selection unit 6 and the transfer operation unit 7, and a signal for controlling execution by the controlled device is transmitted. Even if the number of modes is increased or decreased, only two operation buttons are required, so that the operability is improved, and the device can be prevented from being increased in size and cost.
Since the sound corresponding to the operation is output when the mode selection unit is operated, the operator can surely recognize the mode selection state by listening to the ear.

In the present embodiment, the sound output unit 16 "transfers" also when a transfer command is issued by the transfer operation unit 7 other than when the mode is selected by the mode selection unit 6.
In this case, when the transfer operation unit 7 is operated, a sound corresponding to the operation is output, so that the operator can surely recognize the operation state by listening to the ear.

Further, when at least one of the mode selection unit 6 and the transfer selection unit 7 is operated, a sound corresponding to the operation may be output.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sound output from the sound output unit 16 is not limited to a sound, but may be a beep sound or a buzzer sound.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of modes of the controlled device is four, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[0039]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the operability by preventing an increase in the number of functions without increasing the number of operation buttons of the operation section, and to prevent the apparatus from being enlarged and the cost from increasing. An excellent effect is obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a remote control device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of a main part of a display unit (liquid crystal display) of the remote controller according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a main part of a display unit (light emitting diode) of the remote control device according to the embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a remote controller according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional remote control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 6 Mode selection section 7 Selection operation section 14 Display section 16 Sound output section

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A remote control device capable of controlling a controlled device having a plurality of modes, comprising: a mode selection unit capable of selecting a desired mode among the plurality of modes; and a mode selected by the mode selection unit. Remote control device, comprising: a transfer operation unit that transfers a signal for controlling the execution by the controlled device; and a display unit that displays at least one mode name of the plurality of modes. 2. The display unit according to claim 1, wherein the display unit blinks a selected mode name among the plurality of mode names.
The remote control device as described in the above. 3. The display unit according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays only a selected mode name among the plurality of mode names.
The remote control device as described in the above. 4. A remote control device capable of controlling a controlled device having a plurality of modes, comprising: a mode selection unit capable of selecting a desired mode among the plurality of modes; and a mode selected by the mode selection unit. A transfer operation unit that transfers a signal that controls to be executed by the controlled device, and an audio output unit that outputs a sound corresponding to an operation when at least one of the mode selection unit and the transfer operation unit is operated. A remote control device comprising: 5. A remote control device capable of controlling a controlled device having a plurality of modes, wherein at least one of the plurality of modes is displayed, and a desired mode is selected from the plurality of modes. A remote control device wherein a signal for controlling the selected device to execute the selected mode is transferred, so that the number of operation means does not increase even if the number of modes increases.