JPH06311567A - Remote control device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily set the remote control code of operation target equipment by anyone without requiring complicated handling and operation in a remote control device which performs the remote control of lose electric applicances, etc. CONSTITUTION:The remote control codes by plural manufactures are stored in a ROM 13 in advance, and manufacture data (N=1(A company), 2(B company), ...) to be set on an N register is updated sequentially at every operation of a (power source) key 12e in the setting mode of the remote control code in which (F=0) is set on the F register of a RAM 14 corresponding to the operation of the (set) key 12a of a key input part 12. A power source code in accordance with updated manufacture data N is read out from the ROM 13, and it is transmitted as a remote control signal, and the manufacturer data N is accordance with the operation target equipment is set on the N register as a time when the power source of the operation target equipment is applied corresponding to the operation of the (power source) key 12a.

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 for remotely controlling home appliances and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a genuine remote controller is attached to electronic equipment such as a television receiver and a video tape recorder, but a learning remote controller and a ROM remote controller are available as remote controllers that can be shared by different manufacturers and types. It is provided.

The former learning remote controller receives and stores a remote control code transmitted from a genuine remote controller, and retransmits it according to a key operation so that it can be used as a remote controller for different devices. In this learning remote controller, the remote controller code transmitted for each key operation of the genuine remote controller must be stored for each key operation for each key operation.

For this reason, the number of key operations when setting the remote control code corresponding to the genuine remote control is very large, which is troublesome and easily causes a setting error. On the other hand, in the latter ROM remote controller, a remote controller code different for each manufacturer is stored in advance in the built-in ROM, and the remote controller code corresponding to a specific manufacturer is designated by inputting and setting the manufacturer code corresponding to the desired manufacturer. This ROM remote control does not have the troublesome operation of storing all the remote control codes for each key one by one, unlike the learning remote control described above.
It is necessary to know what the manufacturer of the device to be operated is, search for the manufacturer code, and set it.

[0005]

Therefore, the above-mentioned conventional learning remote controller and ROM remote controller require troublesome operations and troubles in inputting the remote control code and setting the manufacturer code, which is a problem for a user who is not accustomed to this type of equipment. Has a tricky problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a remote control device that enables anyone to easily set a remote control code of an operation target device without requiring troublesome operations and operations.

[0007]

That is, a first remote control device according to the present invention comprises remote control code storage means for pre-storing remote control codes corresponding to an operated medium of each of a plurality of manufacturers, and the plurality of manufacturers. Maker data storage means for storing maker data indicating any one of the maker, key input means, and a remote control code corresponding to the maker data indicated in the maker data storage means according to a key operation of the key input means. Remote control transmitting means for reading and transmitting from the remote control code storage means, and updating maker data stored in the maker data storage means for each key operation of a predetermined key in the key input means, and corresponding to the updated maker data The remote control code to be read is read from the remote control code storage means and the remote control is transmitted. It is constructed by a manufacturer selection means for transmitting the stage.

The second remote control device according to the present invention includes remote control code storage means for storing remote control codes corresponding to different types of operated media for each of a plurality of manufacturers, and the different types of operated devices. Maker data storage means for storing maker data corresponding to each medium, type selection means for selecting a different type of operated medium, key input means, and the type selection according to the key operation of this key input means Remote control transmission means for reading out and transmitting from the remote control code storage means a remote control code corresponding to the maker data stored in the maker data storage means corresponding to the medium type selected by the means, and a predetermined value in the key input means. For each key operation of the key, the media corresponding to the medium type selected by the type selecting means is Maker selection means for updating maker data stored in the data storage means, reading a remote control code corresponding to the updated maker data from the remote control code storage means, and transmitting the remote control code by the remote control transmission means Is.

Further, a third remote control device according to the present invention comprises remote control code storage means for pre-storing remote control codes corresponding to an operated medium of each of a plurality of manufacturers, and one of the plurality of manufacturers. Manufacturer data storage means for storing the manufacturer data shown, key input means, and a remote control code corresponding to the manufacturer data shown in the manufacturer data storage means in accordance with a key operation of the key input means is read from the remote control code storage means. And remote controller transmission means for transmitting the maker data stored in the maker data storage means in accordance with a key operation of a predetermined key in the key input means, and a remote control code corresponding to the updated maker data. It is read from the remote control code storage means and sent by the remote control transmission means. When the remote control code corresponding to the manufacturer data sequentially detected by the manufacturer selecting means, the sound detecting means for detecting the presence / absence of sound input, and the manufacturer data is transmitted, the sound detecting means detects the sound input. A maker confirmation unit for deciding the maker data stored in the maker data storage unit based on the result is configured.

Further, a fourth remote control device according to the present invention is a remote control code storing means for pre-storing remote control codes corresponding to a plurality of operated media, and any one of the operated media. , A medium data storage means for storing medium instruction data, a key input means, and a remote control code corresponding to the medium instruction data shown in the medium data storage means in response to a key operation of the key input means. Remote control transmitting means for reading and transmitting from the means, remote control receiving means for receiving a remote control code from the outside, remote control code received by the remote control receiving means, and a plurality of remote control codes stored in the remote control code storing means. Match detection means for detecting the match of The medium instruction data indicating the operated media corresponding to the remote control code is constructed by a media data setting means for storing in said medium data storage means.

Further, a fifth remote control device according to the present invention is any one of the remote control code storage means, maker data storage means, key input means, remote control transmission means and maker selection means in the first remote control device. It is built in a wristwatch.

[0012]

In the first remote control device described above, for example, when a predetermined key in the key input section is a power key, the maker data stored in the maker data storage means is updated every time the power key is operated, Since the power on / off code corresponding to the updated maker data is read from the remote control code storage means and transmitted by the remote control transmission means, if the power of the operation target device is turned on or off, the operation target device at that time The remote control code corresponding to is set.

In the second remote control device, the type of the operation target device (T
V, VTR, etc.) and, for example, a predetermined key in the key input unit is a power key, the manufacturer data storage means corresponding to the device type selected by the type selection means each time the power key is operated. The stored manufacturer data is updated, and the power on / off code corresponding to the updated manufacturer data is read from the remote control code storage means and transmitted by the remote control transmission means, so that the power of the operation target device is turned on or off. If so, the remote control code corresponding to the operation target device is set at that time.

In the third remote control device, for example, when the predetermined key in the key input section is a power key, the maker data stored in the maker data storage means is sequentially updated according to the operation of the power key. , A power on / off code corresponding to the updated maker data is read from the remote control code storage means and transmitted by the remote control transmission means, the power of the operation target device is turned on or off, and the occurrence or disappearance of the sound is detected. If detected by the means, it means that the remote control code corresponding to the operation target device is set at that time.

In the fourth remote control device, for example, when the remote control receiving means receives a remote control code from a genuine remote control attached to the operation target device, the received remote control code and remote control code storage means are stored in advance. Match detection with a plurality of stored remote control codes is performed by the match detection means, and the remote control code for the operation target device is set at the time when the match detection is performed.

In the fifth remote control device described above, when the predetermined key in the key input section of a wristwatch that is carried anywhere is, for example, a power key, it is stored in the maker data storage means each time the power key is operated. The manufacturer data stored therein is updated, and the power ON / OFF code corresponding to the updated manufacturer data is read from the remote control code storage means and transmitted by the remote control transmission means. At that time, the remote control code corresponding to the operation target device is set, and the remote control of the device installed everywhere can be performed.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a remote control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

This remote control device is a CPU
(Central processing unit) 11 is provided. A light emitting unit (LED) 16 is connected to the CPU 11 via a key input unit 12, a ROM 13, a RAM 14, and a transmission circuit 15.

The CPU 11 activates a system program stored in advance in the ROM 13 in response to a key input signal from the key input section 12 to control the operation of each section. Power on /
The "power" key 12a that is operated when turning off, the "UP" key 12b for volume adjustment, the "DOWN" key 12c, the channel selection key 12d, and the "remote control code setting mode" are operated when switching to the setting mode. "Setting" key 1
2e etc. are provided.

In the ROM 13, in addition to the remote control system control program, a remote control code for remotely controlling an operation target device (for example, a television receiver),
It is stored in advance corresponding to each of a plurality of device makers.

In the RAM 14, the key input section 12 is provided.
The remote controller code setting flag “F = 0” or the setting end flag “F = 1” according to the operation of the “setting” key 12e
Is stored, and manufacturer data “N = 1 (company A), 2 (company B), 3 (company C), ...” Instructing the manufacturer of the remote control code stored in the ROM 13 is stored. N registers are provided.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a storage state of remote control codes corresponding to each manufacturer in the ROM 13 of the remote control device of the first embodiment, 13A being a device manufacturer A.
Remote control code for turning on / off the company's power, 1
3B is a remote control code for increasing the volume, 13C
Is a remote control code for reducing the volume, 13D is a remote control code for changing the channel to 1 channel, 13E is a remote control code for changing the channel to 2 channel, 13F
Stores remote control codes for changing the channel to channel 3.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an F register for selecting a setting mode or a setting end mode and an N register for designating a device maker in the RAM 14 of the remote control device of the first embodiment.

The transmission circuit 15 is one for modulating and amplifying the remote control code read from the ROM 13 to the CPU 11 in response to a key input signal from the key input section 12 to, for example, an infrared wavelength and outputting the code. The remote control signal output from is transmitted to the light receiving unit (not shown) of the operation target device via the light emitting unit 16.

The remote control code read from the ROM 13 is designated in correspondence with the manufacturer data "N" set in the N register of the RAM 14,
For example, when the manufacturer data “N = 1 (company A)” is set, the remote control code corresponding to the input key is read out from the remote control code corresponding to company A and transmitted as a remote control signal.

Next, the operation of the remote control device of the first embodiment having the above configuration will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote control device of the first embodiment.

That is, first, in the remote control code setting end mode in which "F = 1" is set in the F register of the RAM 14, "setting" in the key input unit 12 is performed.
When the key 12e is operated, "F =
"0" is set and the mode is switched to the remote control code setting mode (steps S1 → S2 → S3 → S4).

On the other hand, "F" is stored in the F register of the RAM 14.
In the remote control code setting mode in which "= 0" is set, the "setting" key 12e in the key input unit 12 is set.
When is operated, "F = 1" is set in the F register to switch to the remote control code setting end mode (steps S1 → S2 → S3 → S5).

Here, in the remote control code setting mode in which "F = 0" is set in the F register of the RAM 14, the television receiver of a certain manufacturer is used as a device to be operated and the power is turned on by key input. Part 12
When the "power" key 12a is operated, the operation is detected in step S6, and after it is determined in step S7 that the setting mode is "F = 0", the manufacturer data set in the N register of the RAM 14 N is “N = 1”
In the case of "N = 2", in the case of "N = 2", "N =
"13" is updated and updated to ROM13.
The manufacturer designation of the remote control code stored in is updated from A company to B company, and B company to C company (step S8).

Then, the power ON / OFF code in the remote control code corresponding to the updated maker data N is read by the CPU 11 and transmitted as a remote control signal from the light emitting unit 16 via the transmission circuit 15 (step S9). .

That is, in the remote control code setting mode in which "F = 0" is set in the F register of the RAM 14, the "power" key 12a in the key input section 12 is set.
Each time you operate the
Since it is read from M13 and transmitted, when the power of the operation target device is turned on, the manufacturer data N corresponding to the operation target device is stored in the N register of the RAM 14 at that time.
Has been set.

Here, "setting" in the key input unit 12
When the key 12e is operated, "F = 1" is set in the F register to enter the setting end mode, and the manufacturer data (for example, "N = 2") stored in the N register is confirmed (steps S2 → S3 →). S5).

Then, the remote control code read from the ROM 13 thereafter corresponds to the manufacturer data "N = 2 (company B)" set in the N register.

Therefore, thereafter, the "power" key 12a
When is operated, the setting end mode “F
After it is determined that “= 1”, the process proceeds to step S10 and the manufacturer data “N” set in the N register is set.
Corresponding to "= 2", the power code of the company B is read and transmitted to the CPU 11, and the power on / off of the TV of the company B is remotely controlled.

If the "UP" key 12b, the "DOWN" key 12c, or the channel selection key 12d for adjusting the volume is operated, it is determined in step S11 that the setting end mode "F = 1" is set. After that, step S
The volume adjustment code “UP” of company B corresponding to the manufacturer data “N = 2” set in the N register at 12
"DOWN" and channel selection code "C1""C2"
Etc. are read and transmitted to the CPU 11, and the volume and channel of the television of company B are remotely controlled.

As described above, according to the remote control device of the first embodiment having the above configuration, the remote control codes of a plurality of manufacturers are stored in the ROM 13 in advance, and the "setting" key 12a of the key input section 12 is operated. RAM1
In the remote control code setting mode in which “F = 0” is set in the F register 4 of FIG. 4, the manufacturer data “N = 1 (A = 1) is set in the N register every time the“ power ”key 12e is operated.
Company, 2 (Company B), 3 (Company C), ... "
Since the power supply code corresponding to the updated maker data N is read from the ROM 13 and transmitted as a remote control signal, when the power of the operation target device is turned on in response to the operation of the "power supply" key 12a, the N Since the maker data N corresponding to the operation target device is set in the register, and the remote control signal of the maker is output in response to the key operation thereafter, even if the user does not have any knowledge about this type of device, It becomes very easy to send the remote control code corresponding to the operation target device.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the remote control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. This remote control device is a CPU (Central Processing Unit)
21 is provided.

The CPU 21 has a key input section 22, R
A light emitting unit (LED) 16 is connected via the OM 23, the RAM 24, and the transmission circuit 15. The CPU 11 activates a system program stored in advance in the ROM 23 in response to a key input signal from the key input section 22 and controls the operation of each section. The key input section 22 turns on the power of the operation target device. "Power" key 22a which is operated when turning on / off, and "UP" key 22 for volume control
b, "DOWN" key 22c, channel selection key 22
d, a “setting” key 22e operated when switching to the remote control code setting mode, a “TV” key 22f, a “VTR” key 22g, and a “CD” key 22h operated when selecting the type of the operation target device , "BS" key 22i,
A "TAPE" key 22j and the like are provided.

In the ROM 23, in addition to this remote control system control program, different types of operation target devices (T
V: TV, VTR: video tape recorder, CD: compact disc player, BS: satellite tuner,
A remote control code for individually remote controlling TAPE (tape recorder, etc.) is stored in advance for each of a plurality of manufacturers.

The RAM 24 has the key input section 22.
The setting flag “F = 0” or the setting end flag “F = 1” of the remote control code according to the operation of the “Setting” key 22e of
, Which is set, and the model data “M = 0 (TV), M = 1 (VTR), M = 2 corresponding to each of the model selection keys 22f to 22j of the key input unit 22.
(CD), M = 3 (BS), ... ”is stored in the M register, and each model data“ M = 0,
Maker data “N = 1” corresponding to 1, 2, 3, ...
(Company A), 2 (Company B), 3 (Company C), ...).

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a storage state of each model and remote control code corresponding to each maker in the ROM 23 of the remote control device of the second embodiment. 23A represents a television and 23B represents a video. Power on / off code, volume control code for
The channel code and the like are stored.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an F register for selecting a setting mode or a setting end mode, an M register for specifying a model, and an N register for specifying a device maker in the RAM 24 of the remote control device of the second embodiment.

The transmission circuit 15 is for modulating and amplifying the remote control code read from the ROM 23 to the CPU 21 in response to a key input signal from the key input section 22 to, for example, an infrared wavelength and outputting it. The remote control signal output from is transmitted to the light receiving unit (not shown) of the operation target device via the light emitting unit 16.

The remote control code read from the ROM 23 corresponds to the manufacturer data "N" set in the N register corresponding to the model data "M" in the RAM 24 selected by the model selection keys 22f to 22j. The VTR is selected as an operation target device by, for example, the "VTR" key 22g of the model selection key,
Manufacturer data “N” corresponding to the model data “M = 1”
= 1 (company A) ”is set, the VT of company A
A remote control code corresponding to the input key is read out from the R corresponding remote control codes and transmitted as a remote control signal.

Next, the operation of the remote control device of the second embodiment having the above construction will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote control device of the second embodiment.

That is, first, in the remote control code setting end mode in which "F = 1" is set in the F register of the RAM 24, "setting" in the key input unit 22 is performed.
When the key 22e is operated, "F =
"0" is set and the mode is switched to the remote control code setting mode (steps A1 → A2 → A3 → A4).

On the other hand, "F" is stored in the F register of the RAM 24.
= 0 ”is set, in the remote control code setting mode, the“ setting ”key 22e in the key input unit 22
When is operated, "F = 1" is set in the F register and the mode is switched to the remote control code setting end mode (steps A1 → A2 → A3 → A5).

First, when the "TV" key 22f of the key input section 22 is operated to remotely control a television receiver of a certain manufacturer as an operation target device, the RAM 24 is operated.
In the M register in, the model data “M = 0 (T
V) ”is designated (steps A13 → A14).

Then, in the remote control code setting mode in which "F = 0" is set in the F register of the RAM 24, the "power" key 22a of the key input section 22 is turned on to turn on the power of the television receiver. Is operated in step A6, and it is determined in step A7 that the setting mode is "F = 0", and then the model data "M = 0 (TV)" in the RAM 24 is detected. When the manufacturer data N set in the N register is "N = 1", "N = 2" and "N =
In the case of "2", it is updated by "+1" such as "N = 3", and the designation of the designated manufacturer of the TV remote control code stored in the ROM 23 is from A company to B company, and from B company to C. The company is updated (step A8).

Then, the power ON / OFF code in the TV remote control code corresponding to the updated maker data N is read out to the CPU 11, and the transmitting circuit 15
Is transmitted as a remote control signal from the light emitting unit 16 (step A9).

That is, in the remote control code setting mode in which "F = 0" is set in the F register of the RAM 24, the "power" key 22a in the key input section 22 is set.
Each time the is operated, the power cords of different manufacturers are sequentially read from the ROM 23 and transmitted corresponding to the model data M selected by the model selection keys 22f to 22j.
If the power of the operation target device is turned on, the R
This means that the maker data N corresponding to the operation target device has been set in the N register corresponding to the designated model M of the AM 24.

After this, the remaining model selection key "VTR" 22
Every time the VTR, the CD, the BS, and the TAPE are sequentially designated as the operation target devices by operating the g to "TAPE" 22h, the "power" key 22 in steps A6 to A9 described above.
By repeating the process of setting the manufacturer data N associated with the operation a, each model data “M = 1 (VTR), M = 2 (C
D), M = 3 (BS) ”, the manufacturer data N“ N = 1 (company A), N = 3 ”are stored in the N registers.
(Company C), N = 4 (Company D) "is set.

Here, "setting" in the key input unit 22
When the key 22e is operated, "F = 1" is set in the F register to enter the setting end mode, and the manufacturer data "TV (Company B), VTR stored in the N register for each model" is set.
(Company A), CD (Company C), BS (Company D) "are determined (steps A2 → A3 → A5).

Then, thereafter, the remote control code read from the ROM 23 corresponds to the manufacturer data N set in the N register corresponding to the model data M selected by the model selection keys 22f to 22j. Become.

Therefore, after this, for example, step A13.
After operating the "VTR" key 22g in step A6 and operating the "power" key 22a in step A6, after it is determined in step A7 that the setting end mode is "F = 1",
The process proceeds to step A10 and the model data “M = 1 (VT
R) ”corresponding to the manufacturer data“ N = 1 ”set in the N register, the VTR power code of the company A is read and transmitted to the CPU 21, and the power on / off of the VTR of the company A is remotely sent. Controlled.

If the "UP" key 22b or the "DOWN" key 22c for adjusting the volume or the channel selection key 22d is operated, it is determined in step A11 that the setting end mode is "F = 1". After that, step A
The manufacturer data “N = 1” set in the N register corresponding to the model data “M = 1 (VTR)” in 12
Corresponding to A company's VTR volume adjustment code "UP""DO
WN "and channel selection code" C1 "" C2 "etc. are C
It is read and transmitted to the PU 21, and the volume and channel of the VTR of company A are remotely controlled.

As described above, according to the remote control device of the second embodiment having the above-mentioned configuration, the remote control codes of different models are preliminarily stored in the ROM 2 corresponding to each of a plurality of manufacturers.
3, and the model selection keys 22f to 22f of the key input unit 22 are stored.
22j, the model data M of the operation target device M “M = 0 (T
V), M = 1 (VTR), M = 2 (CD), M = 3 (B
In the remote-control code setting mode in which "F = 0" is set in the F register of the RAM 24 in response to the operation of the "setting" key 22a, every time the "power" key 22e is operated. The manufacturer data “N = 1” set in the N register corresponding to the selected model data M
(Company A), 2 (Company B), 3 (Company C), ... "are sequentially updated, and the power cord of the model M corresponding to the updated manufacturer data N is read from the ROM 23 and transmitted as a remote control signal. Therefore, when the power of the operation target device is turned on in response to the operation of the "power" key 22e, the manufacturer data N corresponding to the operation target device is set in the N register corresponding to the selected model M. Therefore, even if you do not have any knowledge about this kind of equipment, the remote control signal of the manufacturer for each operating model will be output in response to key operation, so it is very easy to correspond to each operation target device of different model. You will be able to send the remote control code.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the structure of a remote control device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 9, the same components as those of the remote control device of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the remote control device of the third embodiment, a microphone 31 for inputting a voice signal and a voice detection circuit 32 for detecting the presence / absence of voice input by the microphone 31.
Are newly provided, and a voice detection signal from the voice detection circuit 32 is output to the CPU 11.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the operation of the remote control device of the third embodiment. In FIG. 10, the same processing steps as those of the operation of the remote control device of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4 are designated by the same step numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

That is, in the remote control code setting mode in which "F = 0" is set in the F register of the RAM 14 (see FIG. 3), the television receiver already in the power-on state is set as the operation target device and its power source is changed. When the "power" key 12a of the key input unit 12 is operated to turn it off, this operation is detected in step S6, and after it is determined in step S7 that the setting mode is "F = 0",
The manufacturer data N set in the N register of the RAM 14 is “N = 1” → “N = 2” → “N = 3” → ... →
The manufacturer designation of the remote control code stored in the ROM 13 (see FIG. 2) is sequentially incremented by “+1” such as “N = n” → “N = 1” and is designated as A company → B company → C company. The power source on / off code in the remote control code corresponding to the updated maker data N is sequentially read out, and is read by the CPU 11 and transmitted from the light emitting unit 16 via the transmission circuit 15 as a remote control signal. Then, every time the maker data N is updated and each power cord corresponding to each maker is transmitted, whether or not the input voice in the microphone 31 is lowered is sequentially determined based on the voice input detection signal from the voice detection circuit 32 (step S8, S9, S9a).

Here, in steps S8 and S9, for example, when the manufacturer data N is updated to "N = 2 (company B)" and the power code of company B is read from the ROM 13 and transmitted, the television When the power is turned off because the image receiver is manufactured by company B, the audio signal is detected by the audio detection circuit 32 due to the interruption of the TV audio, and the audio signal is output to the CPU 11 (step S9a). ).

Then, "F = 1" is set in the F register in the RAM 14, the mode is switched to the setting end mode, and the manufacturer data N of the N register is fixed to "N = 2". The remote control code of the control device is set for company B (step S9a).
→ S9b).

That is, in the remote control code setting mode in which "F = 0" is set in the F register of the RAM 14, the "power" key 12a in the key input section 12 is set.
Depending on the operation of the
Since the data is read from M13 and transmitted, if the power of the operation target device is turned off and the volume decrease is detected, the manufacturer data N corresponding to the operation target device is set in the N register of the RAM 14 at that time. That is, it is immediately switched to the setting end mode.

Then, the remote control code read from the ROM 13 thereafter corresponds to the manufacturer data “N = 2 (company B)” set in the N register.

Therefore, thereafter, when the "power" key 12a is operated, the setting end mode "F =
After it is determined that it is "1", the process proceeds to step S10 and the manufacturer data "N =
In response to "2", the power cord of company B is read out and transmitted to CPU 11, and the power on / off of the television of company B is remotely controlled.

If the "UP" key 12b for volume adjustment, the "DOWN" key 12c, or the channel selection key 12d is operated, it is determined in step S11 that the setting end mode is "F = 1". After that, step S
The volume adjustment code “UP” of company B corresponding to the manufacturer data “N = 2” set in the N register at 12
"DOWN" and channel selection code "C1""C2"
Etc. are read and transmitted to the CPU 11, and the volume and channel of the television of company B are remotely controlled.

As described above, according to the remote control device of the third embodiment having the above-mentioned configuration, the remote control codes of a plurality of manufacturers are stored in the ROM 13 in advance, and the "setting" key 12a of the key input unit 12 is operated. RAM1
In the remote control code setting mode in which “F = 0” is set in the F register of No. 4, the manufacturer data “N = 1 (A = 1) is set in the N register according to the operation of the“ power ”key 12e.
Company, 2 (Company B), 3 (Company C), ... "
The power code corresponding to the updated maker data N is read from the ROM 13 and transmitted as a remote control signal, and the decrease in the audio signal is detected via the microphone 31 and the audio detection circuit 32. When the power of the operation target device is turned off and the television sound is interrupted in response to the operation of, the manufacturer data N corresponding to the operation target device is set in the N register and the setting end mode “F = 1” is switched to. Therefore, even if you do not have any knowledge about this kind of equipment, since the remote control signal of the manufacturer is output in response to the key operation, it is very easy to send the remote control code corresponding to the operation target equipment. become able to.

In the remote control device of the third embodiment, a decrease in the audio signal due to the power-off of the operation target device is detected, and the manufacturer data N set in the N register at that time is determined. However, conversely, the manufacturer data N may be determined by detecting an increase in the audio signal due to the power-on.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the structure of a remote control device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
In FIG. 11, the first shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
The same components as those of the remote control device of the second embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the ROM 23 of the remote control device of the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, remote control codes of different operation target models (TV, VTR, ...) Are provided by a plurality of manufacturers (Company A, Company B). , ...) are stored in correspondence with each of the above.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the F register, the M register, and the N register in the RAM 41 of the remote control device of the fourth embodiment. In this RAM 41, the remote control code setting mode "F = 0", the setting is completed. The F register indicating the mode “F = 1” and the model data M indicating the operation target model are “M = 0 (TV)” and “M = 1”.
(VTR) "" M = 2 (CD) "" M = 3 (BS) "...
The maker data N indicating the M register set as, and the maker corresponding to the operation target model indicated by the M register is “N = 1 (company A)” “N = 2 (company B)” “N = 3”
There is an N register set as (Company C) ...

Further, in the remote control device of the fourth embodiment, the light receiving part (photodiode) 42 for receiving the infrared emission remote control signal from the other remote control device, and the light receiving part 42 receives the light. Code detection circuit 43 for detecting the remote control code of the remote control signal
Are newly provided, and the code detection signal from the detection circuit 43 is output to the CPU 11.

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the operation of the remote control device of the fourth embodiment. That is, first, when the "set" key 12e in the key input unit 12 is operated in the remote control code setting end mode in which "F = 1" is set in the F register of the RAM 41, "F" is stored in the F register. = 0 "is set and the mode is switched to the remote control code setting mode (steps B1 → B2 → B3 → B4).

At the same time, the manufacturer data N indicating the manufacturer corresponding to the model data M in the RAM 41 is "0".
It is cleared (step B5). On the other hand, the RAM 41
When the "setting" key 12e in the key input unit 12 is operated in the remote control code setting mode in which "F = 0" is set in the F register of, "F = 1" is set in the F register. To switch to the remote control code setting end mode (steps B1 → B2 → B3 → B
6).

Here, in the remote control code setting mode in which "F = 0" is set in the F register of the RAM 41 and "N = 0" is set in the N register, for example, light emission for transmission of the genuine remote controller of the operation target device is performed. When a unit (not shown) is aligned with the light receiving unit 42 of the remote control device and an arbitrary key (for example, a power key) on the genuine remote controller is operated, the remote controller signal from the genuine remote controller is received by the light receiving unit 32. At the same time, it is detected as a power cord through the cord detection circuit 43 and given to the CPU 11 (step B1 → B7).

Then, in step B8, F in the RAM 41 is
After it is confirmed to the register that the setting mode is “F = 0”, in step B9, a remote control code that matches the power code obtained from the genuine remote control of the operation target device is selected from the various remote control codes in the ROM 23. To be detected.

When it is detected that the power cord obtained from the genuine remote controller matches the power cord of the VTR of company B in the ROM 23, for example, model data M indicating that the model to be operated is a VTR. "= 1"
Is set in the M register in the RAM 41, and maker data N “= 2” indicating that the corresponding maker is company B is set in the N register (step B
10).

That is, in the remote control code setting mode in which "F = 0" is set in the F register of the RAM 14, for example, an arbitrary remote control signal is transmitted from the genuine remote controller attached to the operation target device, and in step B7. When the light receiving unit 42 of this remote control device receives the remote control code, the remote control code that matches the remote control code is retrieved from the ROM 23 in step B9, and the remote control code is searched in step B1.
When 0, the model data M and the manufacturer data N are respectively R as data for designating the remote control code of the operation target device.
It is set in the M register and the N register in the AM 41.

Here, "setting" in the key input unit 12
When the key 12e is operated, "F = 1" is set in the F register to enter the setting end mode, and the model data (for example, "M = 1") and the manufacturer data (for example, "N") stored in the M register and the N register are set. = 2 ") is determined (steps B2 → B3 → S6).

Then, thereafter, the remote control code read from the ROM 23 corresponds to the model data M and the manufacturer data N designated by the RAM 41. That is, thereafter, if the "UP" key 12b for volume adjustment, the "DOWN" key 12c, or the channel selection key 12d is operated, it is determined in step B11 that the setting end mode is "F = 1". After that, step B
The manufacturer data “N = 2” set in the N register corresponding to the model data “M = 1 (VTR)” in 12
Corresponding to V company's VTR volume adjustment code "UP""DO
WN "and channel selection code" C1 "" C2 "etc. are C
The device B to be operated is read and transmitted to the PU 11.
The volume and channel of the company VTR are remotely controlled.

Therefore, according to the remote control device of the fourth embodiment having the above-described structure, the remote control codes of different models are previously stored in the ROM 2 in correspondence with each of a plurality of manufacturers.
3 in the remote controller code setting mode in which “F = 0” is set in the F register of the RAM 41 according to the operation of the “setting” key 12a of the key input unit 12, for example, from the genuine remote controller of the operation target device. When the remote control signal is received by the light receiving section 42, a remote control code that matches the remote control code is detected from the ROM 23, and the model data M and the manufacturer data N corresponding to the detected remote control code are respectively stored in the operation target device. Since it is set in the M and N registers in the RAM 41 as data for instructing the remote control code, it is possible to carry out code input corresponding to all the keys of the genuine remote control without any knowledge about this kind of equipment. After that, the remote control signal of the manufacturer is output according to the key operation, so it is very easy to It is possible to set the remote control code corresponding to the species the target device of any manufacturer.

FIG. 14 is an external view showing the configuration of the remote control device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. That is, in the remote control device of the fifth embodiment, the main parts (CPU 11, key input unit 1) of the remote control device of the first embodiment are different from the wristwatch 51.
2, ROM13, RAM14, transmitting circuit 15, light emitting unit 1
6) is incorporated, and the power cord corresponding to the manufacturer data N sequentially updated each time the power key 12a is operated
With the configuration in which it is read from M13 and transmitted from the light emitting unit 16 as a remote control signal, it becomes possible to set a remote control code corresponding to the operation target device and easily perform remote control at any time and anywhere.

[0084]

As described above, in the first remote control device of the present invention, any one of the above-mentioned manufacturers and remote-control code storage means for pre-storing the remote-control code corresponding to the operated medium of each of the plurality of manufacturers. Maker data storage means for storing maker data indicating one maker,
Key input means, remote control transmission means for reading out and transmitting from the remote control code storage means a remote control code corresponding to the manufacturer data indicated by the manufacturer data storage means in response to a key operation of the key input means, and the key input means. The manufacturer data stored in the manufacturer data storage means is updated every key operation of a predetermined key in the above, and a remote control code corresponding to the updated manufacturer data is read from the remote control code storage means and transmitted by the remote control transmission means. The second remote control device further comprises remote control code storage means for storing a remote control code corresponding to each of different types of operated media for each of a plurality of manufacturers, and the different type described above. Stores manufacturer data corresponding to each of the operated media Corresponding to the medium type selected by the type selecting means according to the key operation of the key input means and the key input means. Remote control code corresponding to the manufacturer data stored in the manufacturer data storage means, which is read from the remote control code storage means and transmitted, and the type selection means for each key operation of a predetermined key in the key input means. The maker data stored in the maker data storage means corresponding to the medium type selected in step 1 is updated, and the remote control code corresponding to the updated maker data is read from the remote control code storage means and the remote control transmission means. And a maker selecting means for transmitting the data by the third remote controller. Le device,
Remote control code storage means for pre-storing remote control codes corresponding to the operated media of a plurality of manufacturers, manufacturer data storage means for storing manufacturer data indicating one of the plurality of manufacturers, and key input means, Remote control transmission means for reading out and transmitting from the remote control code storage means a remote control code corresponding to the manufacturer data indicated by the manufacturer data storage means in response to a key operation of the key input means, and a key of a predetermined key in the key input means. Maker selection means for sequentially updating the maker data stored in the maker data storage means according to an operation, reading a remote control code corresponding to the updated maker data from the remote control code storage means, and transmitting the remote control code by the remote control transmission means. And sound detection means for detecting the presence or absence of sound input, When the remote control code corresponding to the maker data sequentially updated by the maker selecting means is transmitted, the maker determining means for determining the maker data stored in the maker data storing means based on the detection result of the sound input by the volume detecting means. And a fourth configuration
In the remote control device, the remote control code storage means for storing in advance remote control codes corresponding to each of the plurality of operated media, and the medium data storage for storing the medium instruction data indicating any one of the plurality of operated media. Means, key input means, and remote control transmission means for reading out and transmitting from the remote control code storage means a remote control code corresponding to the medium instruction data indicated by the medium data storage means in response to a key operation of the key input means, Remote control receiving means for receiving a remote control code from the outside,
Corresponding to the coincidence detection means for detecting coincidence between the remote control code received by the remote control reception means and the plurality of remote control codes stored in the remote control code storage means, and the remote control code for which coincidence detection is made by the coincidence detection means. And a medium data setting means for storing medium instruction data indicating the operated medium in the medium data storage means, and in the fifth remote control device, the remote control code storage in the first remote control device. Since the means, the maker data storage means, the key input means, the remote control transmission means, and the maker selection means are all incorporated in the wristwatch, it is troublesome in any of the first to fifth remote control devices. Anyone can easily use the remote control code of the operation target device without the need for labor and operation. It is possible to constant.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a storage state of remote control codes corresponding to respective manufacturers in a ROM of the remote control device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an F register and an N register in the RAM of the remote control device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote control device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a remote control device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a storage state of a remote control code corresponding to each model and each maker in a ROM of the remote control device of the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an F register, an M register, and an N register in the RAM of the remote control device of the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote control device of the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a remote control device according to a third embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote control device of the third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a remote control device according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an F register, an M register, and an N register in a RAM of the remote control device of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the remote control device of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is an external view showing the configuration of a remote control device according to a fifth embodiment of the invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

11, 21 ... CPU, 12, 22 ... Key input section, 12
a, 22a ... "Power" key, 12b, 22b ... Volume "U
P "key, 12c, 22c ... Volume" DOWN "key, 1
2d, 22d ... Channel selection keys, 12e, 22e ...
"Setting" key, 22f-22j ... Model selection key, 13,
23 ... ROM, 14, 24, 41 ... RAM, 15 ... Transmission circuit, 16 ... Light emitting part (LED), 31 ... Microphone, 32 ...
Voice detection circuit, 42 ... Light receiving part (photodiode), 4
3 ... Code detection circuit, 51 ... Wristwatch, M ... Model data,
N: Manufacturer data.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A remote control device for remotely controlling the operation of an operated medium, wherein a remote control code storage means for storing in advance remote control codes corresponding to the operated mediums of a plurality of manufacturers, and any one of the plurality of manufacturers. Maker data storage means for storing maker data indicating a maker, key input means, and maker data stored in the maker data storage means is updated for each key operation of a predetermined key in the key input means. A remote controller code for reading and transmitting a remote control code corresponding to the manufacturer data from the remote controller code storage means, and the manufacturer data storage means for responding to a key operation of a key other than a predetermined key of the key input means. Read the remote control code corresponding to the manufacturer data stored from the remote control code storage means. Remote control device being characterized in that and a second remote control transmitting means for transmitting to. 2. In a remote control device for remotely controlling the operation of an operated medium, remote control code storage means for storing a remote control code corresponding to each of different types of operated media for each of a plurality of manufacturers, and said different type of remote control code storage means. Maker data storage means for storing maker data corresponding to each of the operated media, type selection means for selecting the operated media of different types, key input means, and each key operation of a predetermined key in this key input means The maker data stored in the maker data storage means corresponding to the medium type selected by the type selection means is updated, and the remote control code corresponding to the updated maker data is updated from the remote control code storage means. A first remote controller transmitting means for reading and transmitting, and a key other than a predetermined key of the key input means. A remote control code corresponding to the maker data stored in the maker data storage means corresponding to the medium type selected by the type selection means in response to a key operation of the key is read from the remote control code storage means and transmitted. 2. A remote control device, characterized in that the remote control device comprises: 3. A remote control device for remotely controlling the operation of an operated medium, wherein a remote control code storage means for storing in advance remote control codes corresponding to the operated mediums of a plurality of manufacturers and any one of the plurality of manufacturers. A maker data storage means for storing maker data indicating a maker, a key input means, and maker data stored in the maker data storage means are sequentially updated according to a key operation of a predetermined key in the key input means, First remote control transmitting means for reading out and transmitting a remote control code corresponding to the updated maker data from the remote control code storage means, and the maker data storage means according to a key operation of a key other than a predetermined key of the key input means. The remote control code corresponding to the manufacturer data indicated by The second remote controller transmitting means for reading and transmitting the sound, the sound detecting means for detecting the presence / absence of sound input, and the remote controller code corresponding to the maker data sequentially updated by the maker selecting means, when the above-mentioned sound volume is transmitted. A remote control device comprising: a maker confirmation unit that confirms the maker data stored in the maker data storage unit based on the detection result of the sound input by the detection unit. 4. A remote control device for remotely controlling the operation of an operated medium, wherein any one of the plurality of operated media includes remote control code storage means for storing in advance a remote control code corresponding to each of the operated media. Medium data storage means for storing medium instruction data indicating one medium, remote control reception means for receiving a remote control code from the outside, remote control code received by the remote control reception means, and the remote control code storage means. Matching detection means for detecting a match with a plurality of remote control codes, and medium data setting for storing medium instruction data indicating the operated medium corresponding to the remote control code for which the match detection has been performed by the match detection means in the medium data storage means. Means, key input means, and Remote control device, characterized in that the remote control code corresponding to the medium instruction data represented by the body data storage means to and a remote control transmitting means for transmitting reads from the remote control code storage means. 5. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the remote control code storage means, maker data storage means, key input means, remote control transmission means, and maker selection means are all incorporated in a wristwatch. .