JP2006343014A - Air conditioning system - Google Patents

Abstract

A remote control device used in an air conditioner is provided with an air conditioning system that can be changed to a function of an operation switch of a remote control that is convenient for a user and that the change contents can be displayed on the remote control side. It is an object.
An operation switch for input operation by a user, a remote control device having an LCD as a display means for displaying setting contents, and a main body control for performing a function change process of the operation switch from the remote control device. Communication that enables bidirectional communication between the remote controller 4 and the air conditioner body 7, and a main body microcomputer 5 as a means, an air conditioner body 7 that includes an EEPROM 6 as a storage means that can store setting contents By configuring a wired remote control cable 8 as means and changing the function of the operation switch 1 of the remote control device 4, an air conditioning system 9 capable of displaying the changed content stored in the EEPROM 6 on the LCD 3 can be obtained.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an air conditioner body and a remote control device used for the air conditioner.

  Conventionally, an air conditioner that performs this type of remote operation can change the operation mode by sending a signal from an operation switch.

  Recently, however, the functions have been diversified, and the number of operation switches has increased, making it difficult for users to use.

  Therefore, there has been known a remote control device that can change the functions of a plurality of operation switches of the remote control according to the user's intention and can store the changed contents by a storage device provided in the remote control (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). ).

  Hereinafter, the remote controller will be described with reference to FIG.

  The microcomputer 101 as the operation instruction means includes a reading means 103 for reading the switch processing contents (code) of the nonvolatile memory element 102, a storage means 104 (RAM inside the microcomputer) for storing the read code, and a switch matrix 105. A switch input reading means 106 for reading which array of switches has been turned on, and a processing means 107 for confirming and executing the contents of the switch processing based on the code on the storage means 104 and the switch on information from the switch input reading means 106 .

  The result executed by the processing means 107 is displayed by the display means 108.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to freely select the switch processing contents arranged at a predetermined location, so that it is possible to freely set the switch arrangement and the required number depending on the type of the remote controller.

  Further, there has been known a remote control device provided with a storage device on the main body side and capable of storing the changed contents in the storage device on the main body side after changing functions of a plurality of operation switches of the remote control according to the user's intention (for example, patent Reference 3).

  Hereinafter, the remote controller will be described with reference to FIG.

  A television receiver as the controlled device 109 selects and frequency-converts a television signal input from the antenna 110 by the tuner 111 and supplies the selected signal to the video processing unit 112. The video processing unit 112 performs signal processing such as video detection, Y / C separation, luminance signal processing, and color signal processing on the output of the tuner 111 to obtain an RGB signal, and the superimposing unit 113 superimposes the on-screen signal. , And is supplied to the display unit 114. In addition, the video processing unit 113 includes a video input terminal 115 for externally inputting a video signal from an external device such as a VTR. The display unit 114 is composed of a color cathode ray tube (CRT). Note that the synchronization signal processing system and the deflection circuit are omitted.

  On the other hand, the control unit 116 includes a CPU as a central processing unit, a ROM that is a program memory that stores various control programs, and a RAM that is a working data memory.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation buttons of various functions (for example, volume and channel) arranged in the remote control transmitter 117 are operated, the control signal of the code corresponding to each operation button is transmitted, and the television as the controlled device 109 The control unit 116 of the John receiver executes various functions (for example, volume and channel) in accordance with each control signal received by the remote control receiving unit 118.

In this case, the CPU in the control unit 116 in the controlled device 109 controls various functions (for example, volume and channel) by executing a control program in the ROM in response to a control signal from the remote control transmitter 117. .
JP 2003-83597 A JP-A-5-328441 JP 2000-197162 A

  In such a conventional remote control device, there is a problem that the size of the remote control device is hindered by providing the storage means on the remote control device side.

  In addition, since the storage unit is provided on the main body side, the content stored on the main body side cannot be displayed on the remote control side.

  In addition, there is a problem in that the operation switches are used with different frequencies depending on the user, and the operation switches having a high use frequency may be in an unusable arrangement for the user.

  Further, if the setting for changing the functions of the plurality of operation switches is easily performed, there is a problem that the user may confuse the functions of the plurality of operation switches.

  In addition, if a temporary power failure occurs when the main unit side stores settings that change the function of multiple operation switches, it is not possible to know whether the changes have been stored in the storage means. There was a problem of confusing the function of.

  Further, when the functions of a plurality of operation switches are repeatedly changed, there is a problem that the functions of the operation switches are not understood and confused.

  In addition, there is a problem in that operation switches are used frequently depending on the user and the seasonal environment, and operation switches that are frequently used may be inconvenient for the user.

  In addition, there is a problem that the user must input an operation switch every time the function is changed.

  The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and provides an air conditioning system that can be changed to a function of an operation switch of a remote control that is convenient for a user and that the change contents can be displayed on the remote control side. It is aimed.

  In order to achieve the above object, the air conditioning system of the present invention has an operation switch for a user to input an operation instruction and a setting change, and remote control control means for performing an operation process in accordance with an output from the operation switch. A remote control device having a display means for displaying an output from the remote control means; a main body control means for receiving a process from the remote control device; and a storage means for storing setting contents from the main body control means. In an air conditioner system comprising an air conditioner body provided and a communication means that enables bidirectional communication between the remote control device and the air conditioner body, receiving an output of a function change of the setting of the operation switch The setting contents stored by the storage means are changed and stored, and the changed setting contents are displayed on the display means.

  By this means, after changing the function of the operation switch of the remote control device, the change contents stored in the storage means of the air conditioner main body can be displayed on the display means of the remote control device, and the user can change the setting from the setting only with the remote control device. An air conditioning system can be obtained in which the remote control device can be reduced in size by not including the storage device in the remote control device.

  In addition, the other means is provided with a notifying means capable of proposing to the user a change in the function of the operation switch according to the frequency of use.

  By this means, the user can change the frequently used operation switch to a desired function, and an air conditioning system with good operability for the user can be obtained.

  In addition, the other means is configured such that after the function is proposed to the user by the notification means, the user can input whether the function of the operation switch can be changed by the operation switch.

  By this means, an air conditioning system in which the function of the operation switch proposed by the notification means can be easily changed is obtained.

  The other means is configured such that the function of the device switch can be changed by pressing and holding the operation switch.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain an air conditioning system that can prevent the function of the operation switch from being changed by mistake by changing the function of the operation switch by an operation other than the normal operation.

  Further, the other means is configured such that the function of the device switch can be changed by simultaneously pressing a plurality of operation switches.

  By this means, an air conditioning system capable of preventing the function of the operation switch from being changed by mistake by changing the function of the plurality of operation switches by an operation other than the normal operation can be obtained.

  According to another aspect, the remote control device includes a setting switch, and the function of the operation switch can be changed by inputting the setting switch.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain an air conditioning system that can prevent the function of the operation switch from being changed by mistake by changing the function of the operation switch by an operation other than the normal operation.

  The other means is configured to display the completion of the change on the display means after changing the function of the operation switch.

  By this means, after changing the function of the operation switch, the user is informed of the completion of the change, and an air conditioning system that can inform the user of the above information in the event of a change failure due to an instantaneous power failure or transmission error is obtained. It is done.

  Further, the other means is configured to notify the completion of the change by voice after changing the function of the operation switch.

  By this means, after changing the position of the operation switch, the user is informed of the completion of the change, and an air conditioning system that can inform the user of the above information in the event of a change failure due to an instantaneous power failure or transmission error is obtained. It is done.

  In addition, after changing the function of the operation switch, the other means is configured to display the functional arrangement by displaying using the light emitting means having the function of the operation switch near the operation switch.

  By this means, it is possible to clearly show the changed function to the user after changing the function of the operation switch, and to obtain an air conditioning system that can prevent the functional arrangement of the operation switch from being confused.

  In addition, after changing the function of the operation switch, the other means can change the display sheet showing the function layout of the operation switch that can be attached to the remote control device to the display sheet showing the changed operation switch function. This is a simple configuration.

  By this means, it is possible to clearly show the changed function to the user after changing the function of the operation switch, and to obtain an air conditioning system that can prevent the functional arrangement of the operation switch from being confused.

  In addition, the other means is provided with a notification means that allows the control device to recognize the use frequency according to the use frequency of the operation switch and suggest a change of the function of the operation switch to the user according to the use frequency. is there.

  By this means, the user can change the frequently used operation switch to a preferred position, and an air conditioning system with good operability for the user can be obtained.

  Further, the other means includes a temperature detection means in the remote control device, determines the season from the temperature information obtained by the temperature detection means, and changes the function of the operation switch according to the use frequency for each season. It is provided with a notification means that can be proposed.

  By this means, the user can change the frequently used operation switch to a desired function, and an air conditioning system with good operability for the user can be obtained.

  In addition, the other means includes a setting switch for recognizing the season in the remote control device, and a notification means that can suggest to the user a change in the function of the operation switch corresponding to the frequency of use for each season. .

  By this means, the user can change the frequently used operation switch to a desired function, and an air conditioning system with good operability for the user can be obtained.

  Further, the other means is configured such that a combination of driving desired by the user is given a function of an operation switch, and the operation can be continuously set by inputting the operation switch.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain an air conditioning system that can use a combination of frequent operations without changing the operation switch every time the function of the operation is changed.

  According to the present invention, after changing the function of the operation switch of the remote control device, the change contents stored in the storage means of the air conditioner body can be displayed on the display means of the remote control device, and the user can change from the setting only by the remote control device. An air conditioning system can be obtained in which the completion can be confirmed and the remote control device can be reduced in size by not including the storage device in the remote control device.

  In addition, the user can change the frequently used operation switch to a user-friendly function that is easy for the user to use, and an air conditioning system with good operability can be obtained.

  Moreover, the air conditioning system which can change easily the function which the operation switch proposed by the alerting | reporting means is possible is obtained.

  Moreover, the air conditioning system which can prevent changing the function of an operation switch accidentally by changing the function which an operation switch has by operation other than normal operation | movement is obtained.

  In addition, after changing the function of the operation switch, the air conditioning system can be obtained in which the user is notified of the completion of the change, and when the change fails due to an instantaneous power failure or a transmission error, the information can be notified to the user.

  In addition, after the function of the operation switch is changed, the function after the change can be clearly shown to the user, and an air conditioning system that can prevent the functional arrangement of the operation switch from being confused is obtained.

  In addition, the user can change the frequently used operation switch to a desired function, and an air conditioning system with good operability for the user can be obtained.

  Moreover, the air conditioning system which can use the combination of frequent driving | operation without changing an operation switch for every function change of driving | operation is obtained.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, there are provided an operation switch for a user to perform an input operation, remote control control means for performing processing according to an output from the operation switch, and display means for displaying an output from the remote control control means. A remote control device comprising: a main body control means for receiving and processing a function change setting signal of the operation switch from the remote control device; and an air conditioner main body provided with a storage means capable of storing the setting contents from the main body control means; A communication means for enabling bidirectional communication between the remote control device and the air conditioner body, and a function change of the operation switch and a display of the change contents by the display means. Yes, after changing the function of the operation switch of the remote control device, the changes stored in the storage means of the air conditioner body can be displayed on the display means of the remote control device and used There an effect that it is possible to to confirm the change completion from the set only in the remote control device, further storage device capable of downsizing the remote control device achieved by not including the remote control device.

  The functions of the operation switch are the basic operation of the air conditioner body, the contents of instructions for operating conditions, the contents of changing settings of the remote control device, etc., and the contents of instructions for basic operations are specifically for heating operation, ventilation operation, etc. This refers to the operation of the air conditioner, basic operation such as time setting, and operating conditions.Specifically, the setting change of the remote control device can be changed to the remote control means by changing the operation switch layout or inputting the operation switch. This refers to the contents of the setting operation for changing and setting the output of the basic operation and operating conditions to be output.

  In addition, it is equipped with a notification means that can suggest changes to the functions of the operation switch to the user according to the frequency of use, so that the user can change the frequently used operation switch to the desired position and use it. It has an effect that operability is good for a person.

  In addition, after suggesting a function change to the user by the notification means, the user can input whether the function of the operation switch can be changed by the operation switch, and the function change of the operation switch proposed by the notification means Has the effect of being easily possible.

  Also, press and hold the operation switch to change the function of the device switch to a mode that can be changed, and change the function of the operation switch by an operation other than normal operation. It has the effect | action which can prevent.

  Also, by pressing multiple operation switches at the same time, the function of the device switch can be changed, and by changing the functions of the multiple operation switches by operations other than normal operation, It has an action that can prevent the function from being changed.

  In addition, the remote control device is equipped with a setting switch. By entering the setting switch, the function of the operation switch can be changed, and the function of the operation switch can be changed by operations other than normal operation. It has the effect of changing the function of the switch.

  In addition, after changing the function of the operation switch, the display means that the change has been completed, and after changing the function of the operation switch, the user is informed of the completion of the change. , Has the effect of informing the user of the above information.

  In addition, after changing the function of the operation switch, it is configured to notify the completion of the change by voice. After changing the position of the operation switch, the change is notified to the user, and the change has failed due to an instantaneous power failure or transmission error. When this occurs, the above information is notified to the user.

  In addition, after changing the function of the operation switch, the function arrangement is displayed by the display using the light emitting means equipped with the function of the operation switch near the operation switch. The function after the change can be clearly shown, and the function arrangement of the operation switch can be prevented from being confused.

  In addition, after changing the function of the operation switch, the display sheet showing the functional layout of the operation switch that can be mounted on the remote control device can be changed to the display sheet showing the changed operation switch function. In addition, after changing the function of the operation switch, the function after the change can be clearly indicated to the user, and the function arrangement of the operation switch can be prevented from being confused.

  In addition, the other means is provided with a notification means that allows the control device to recognize the use frequency according to the use frequency of the operation switch and suggest a change of the function of the operation switch to the user according to the use frequency. There is an effect that the user can change the frequently used operation switch to a desired position, and the operability is good for the user.

  In addition, the remote control device may be provided with a temperature detection means, determine the season from the temperature information obtained by the temperature detection means, and propose to the user a change in the function of the operation switch corresponding to the use frequency for each season. This is provided with an informing means that can be operated, so that the user can change a frequently used operation switch to a desired position, and the user can operate easily.

  In addition, the remote control device is equipped with a setting switch that recognizes the season, and is provided with notification means that can suggest to the user a change in the function of the operation switch according to the frequency of use for each season. The operation switch with high frequency can be changed to a favorite position, and the operability is good for the user.

  Also, the operation switch function can be given to the combination of driving desired by the user, and the operation can be set continuously by inputting the operation switch. It has the effect | action which can be used without changing an operation switch every time.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, an operation switch 1 input by a user, a remote control microcomputer 2 as a remote control means for performing processing according to an output from the operation switch 1, and an output from the remote control microcomputer 2 are displayed. A remote control device 4 having an LCD 3 as a display means, a main body microcomputer 5 as a main body control means for receiving a function change setting signal of the operation switch 1 from the remote control device 4 and processing from the main body control means 5 An air conditioner body 7 having an EEPROM 6 as a storage means capable of storing the setting contents of the cable, and a wired remote control cable as a communication means enabling bidirectional communication between the remote control device 4 and the air conditioner body 7 8 is configured.

  In the above configuration, during normal operation, the user selects and inputs an operation switch 1 having individual functions, the remote controller microcomputer 2 recognizes information on the functions of the operation switch 1, and the remote controller microcomputer 2 The function arrangement row of the operation switch 1 is assigned.

  The information assigned to the arrangement row is transmitted from the remote control microcomputer 2 to the main body microcomputer 5 through the remote control cable 8, and the function is assigned again by the main body microcomputer 5, and the air conditioner main body 7 is assigned with the assigned function. Send driving instructions.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the user selects the operation switch 1 in the A position, it is recognized that the operation switch 1 in the A position is input to the remote control microcomputer 2, and the operation switch 1 is disposed. The column is assigned.

  Here, the arrangement row in the remote control microcomputer 2 is a table of the arrangement of the operation switches 1, and the operation switch 1 and the arrangement row table exist on a one-to-one basis.

  Next, information called arrangement sequence data A is sent from the remote control microcomputer 2 to the main body microcomputer 5 using the remote control cable 8, and the arrangement sequence data A is assigned to functions by the main body microcomputer 5.

  Here, the arrangement sequence in the main body microcomputer 5 is to allocate the arrangement sequence data sent from the remote control microcomputer 2 to the function for each arrangement sequence data stored in the EEPROM 6 in advance. When it is stored as “heating operation” by the EEPROM, the heating operation is selected, and when it is stored as “ventilation operation”, the ventilation operation is selected and the air conditioner 7 is instructed to operate.

  Next, when the function of the operation switch 1 is changed, the user inputs the change contents from the operation switch 1 having individual functions, the remote control microcomputer 2 recognizes the change contents, and the remote control microcomputer 2 changes the change contents. The contents are transmitted to the main body microcomputer 5 using the remote control cable 8, and the main body microcomputer 5 changes the data assigned to the function for each arrangement row stored in the EEPROM 6 based on the transmitted change data.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the function of the operation switch 1 at the position A and the position C of the remote control device 4 is changed, the change data is input from the remote control microcomputer 2 after the change contents are input by the operation switch 1. It is transmitted to the main body microcomputer 5 using the cable 8.

  The main microcomputer 5 stores the data “heating operation” in the arrangement A and the “cool air operation” in the arrangement C, the “cool air operation” in the changed arrangement A, and the “heating” in the arrangement C. “Operation” is rewritten and stored in the EEPROM 6 to be changed.

  The stored function information of the operation switch 1 is transmitted again to the remote control microcomputer 2 by the remote control cable 8 capable of two-way communication, and the change contents are displayed on the LCD 3, whereby the function of the operation switch 1 is displayed. After the change, the user can perform the setting to the confirmation of the completion of the change with only the remote control device 4.

  In this embodiment, the remote control microcomputer 2 is used as the remote control means, the LCD 3 is used as the display means, the main body microcomputer 5 is used as the main body control means, the EEPROM 6 is used as the storage means, and the remote control cable 8 is used as the communication means. If it brings, it is not limited to this.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the user inputs in advance the operability ranking of the operability that is good for the user by the operation switch 1, and the input data is recognized by the remote control microcomputer 2. The operability ranking data transmitted to the main body microcomputer 5 having a clock function using the remote control cable 8 and recognized by the main body microcomputer 5 is assigned to the arrangement row of the operation switches 1, stored in the EEPROM 6, and operability ranking. Data setting for is complete.

  Next, in normal operation, a user inputs a function from the operation switch 1, the remote controller microcomputer 2 recognizes the data of the input function, the main body microcomputer 5 recognizes using the remote control cable 8, and the main body microcomputer Operation is instructed from 5 to the air conditioner.

  At this time, each time the main body microcomputer 5 recognizes the function, the main body microcomputer 5 counts the number of times, integrates it, and stores it in the EEPROM 6.

  When the date is changed by the clock function of the main body microcomputer 5, the main body microcomputer 5 compares the number of integrations stored in the EEPROM 6 with the operability ranking, and the use frequency and operability of the functions of the individual operation switches 1. If the ranks are different, a remote control cable 8 transmits a display signal for suggesting a change to the function of the operation switch 1 in accordance with the operability rank to the remote control microcomputer 2, and the remote control microcomputer 2 displays an indication of the change on the LCD 3.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, if the user sets the operability ranking of the operation switch 1 in the order of C, B, A, E, and D, the main body microcomputer 5 displays the operability in the operation switch arrangement row. The rank is assigned and stored in the EEPROM 6.

  When the frequency of the result of the number of times of integration when the date when the user inputs the operation switch 1 during normal operation is B, A, C, E, D, the main body microcomputer 5 determines the order of use frequency. The order is assigned to the arrangement row of the operability switch 1 and compared with a preset operability order.

  As a result of comparison, if the ranks are the same, nothing is performed, and if the ranks are different, the main body microcomputer 5 instructs the remote control microcomputer 2 to display a suggestion of change using the remote control cable 8, and the remote control microcomputer 2 displays the LCD 3 A suggestion to change is displayed.

  After the change proposal display is displayed on the LCD 3, the user determines whether or not to change, and selects the operation switch 1 to which the functions “change” and “do not change” are assigned. When the change is not performed, the use can be continued according to the function of the current operation switch 1, and when the change is made, the change is made by selecting the operation switch 1 in the operability order preset by the user. It can be changed to the arrangement of the operation switch 1 that is convenient for the user.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a remote control device 4 including an operation switch 1 and a setting switch 10 that are not objects of function change is configured.

  In the above configuration, in order to change the function of the operation switch 1, the function switch can be set by pressing and holding the operation switch 1 continuously for 2 seconds or more, and the function can be set after the change is finished. Thus, it is possible to prevent the function of the operation switch 1 from being changed accidentally during normal operation.

  In a state in which the function can be changed and set, the function of the operation switch 1 has a function different from the function assigned during normal operation, and has a function convenient for setting.

  For example, during normal operation, the operation switch 1 to which the functions of heating operation and ventilation operation are assigned can be set by pressing and holding the operation switch 1 for a long time, so that the operation switch 1 having the function of heating operation can be changed. If it inputs, it will be in the state which can change heating operation to another operation switch 1, and if the ventilation operation is pressed after that, the function which the operation switch 1 of heating operation and ventilation operation has will be switched.

  And by returning from the settable state, it returns to the function of the operation switch 1 during normal operation, and when the operation switch 1 to which the function of heating operation is assigned before the change is input after the change as described above, The changed ventilation operation is transmitted to the main body microcomputer 5 and the air conditioner body 7 is instructed to perform the ventilation operation.

  In the present embodiment, 2 seconds is used as the time for which the operation switch 1 is long pressed. However, the time is not limited to this as long as it is longer than the time necessary for the normal operation switch 1 to recognize the input.

  Further, in the above configuration, in order to change the functions of the plurality of operation switches 1, the functions can be changed and set by pressing the plurality of operation switches 1 at the same time. Thus, it is possible to prevent the function of the operation switch 1 from being changed by mistake during the normal operation.

  Further, in the above configuration, in order to change the function of the plurality of operation switches 1, by inputting the setting switch 10, the function can be changed and set, and after the change is finished, the setting can be changed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the function of the operation switch 1 from being changed accidentally during normal operation.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 3 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a remote control device 4 including a speaker 11 is configured.

  In the above configuration, the user selects a function of each operation switch 1, the selected function is recognized by the remote control microcomputer 2, and information is transmitted to the main body microcomputer 5 by the remote control cable 8 and stored in the EEPROM 6.

  The stored information on the function of the operation switch 1 is transmitted again to the remote control microcomputer 2 by the remote control cable 8 and displayed on the LCD 3 to change the function of the operation switch 1 and then change due to an instantaneous power failure or transmission error. If a failure occurs, the above information can be notified to the user.

  Further, in the above configuration, the stored information on the function of the operation switch 1 is transmitted to the remote control microcomputer 2 again by the remote control cable 8, and the change of the operation switch 1 is notified from the speaker 11 to the user. After changing the functions, if the change fails due to an instantaneous power failure or transmission error, the above information can be notified to the user.

(Embodiment 5)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 3 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, a mechanical switch 13 provided with LEDs 12 as light emitting means of several kinds of colors in the vicinity of the operation switch 1 and inputted by pressing the operation switch 1 capable of transmitting the light of the LED 12, The remote control device 4 including the electronic board 14 on which the LED 12 and the mechanical switch 13 are mounted is configured.

  In the above configuration, when the LED 12 in the vicinity of the mechanical switch 13 that is input by the operation switch 1 that can transmit the light of the LED 12 is turned on, the surface of the operation switch that can transmit the light of the LED 12 is the emission color of the LED 12. Is displayed.

  After changing the arrangement of the operation switch 1, the user can be notified of the functional arrangement by changing the arrangement of the operation switch to the emission color corresponding to the function after the emission color of the LED 12 is changed. Can be prevented.

  The color of the LED 12 uses a plurality of kinds of colors, assigns the function for each color, and the user determines the function of the operation switch 1 based on the color.

  In addition, when the number of functions exceeds the number of colors of the LEDs 12, a composite color created by lighting a plurality of LEDs 12 simultaneously can also be used.

  For example, when the emission color meaning heating operation is red and the emission color meaning cool air operation is blue, the operation switch 1 to which the function of the heating operation is assigned is performed by performing the heating operation during normal operation. The LED 12 in the vicinity glows red, and the operation switch 1 to which the heating operation function is assigned is displayed in red.

  Further, when the function exceeds the number of colors of the LED 12, the operation switch 1 emits light in purple of the composite color by simultaneously lighting red and blue, and the function is also assigned to purple.

  After the function of the operation switch 1 is changed, when the operation switch 1 to which the function of heating operation is assigned is changed to the function of cool air operation, the light emission color of the LED 12 becomes blue, and the operation switch 1 is changed according to the light emission color to the user. Can inform you of the function.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, although LED12 was used as a light emission means, if it brings about the same effect, it will not restrict to this.

(Embodiment 6)
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 3 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a display sheet 15 showing the functional arrangement of the operation switch 1 that can be mounted on a remote control device 4a prepared in advance and a sheet stopper 16 as mounting means for mounting the display sheet 15 are provided. The remote control device 4a provided is configured.

  By changing the function of the operation switch 1 in the remote control device 4a that is used by mounting the display sheet 15a displaying the function of the operation switch 1, the displayed function and the function of the operation switch 1 are different. Therefore, the display sheet 15a mounted before the change is removed from the remote control device 4a, replaced with the display sheet 15b displayed according to the function of the operation switch 1 after the change, and the display sheet 15b is fixed to the remote control device 4a by the stopper 16. By doing so, it is possible to notify the user of the function arrangement, and to prevent the function of the operation switch 1 from being confused.

  In the present embodiment, the stopper 16 is used as the mounting means. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the same effect is obtained.

(Embodiment 7)
Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 2 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the user inputs in advance the operability ranking of the operability that is good for the user by the operation switch 1, and the input data is recognized by the remote control microcomputer 2. The operability ranking data transmitted to the main body microcomputer 5 using the remote control cable 8 and recognized by the main body microcomputer is assigned to the arrangement row of the operation switches 1, stored in the EEPROM 6, and the operability ranking data setting is completed. To do.

  Next, in normal operation, a user inputs a function from the operation switch 1, the remote controller microcomputer 2 recognizes the data of the input function, the main body microcomputer 5 recognizes using the remote control cable 8, and the main body microcomputer Operation is instructed from 5 to the air conditioner.

  At this time, each time the main body microcomputer 5 recognizes the function, the main body microcomputer 5 counts the number of times, integrates it, and stores it in the EEPROM 6.

  As a result of repeating the integration calculation, when the prescribed number of times is exceeded, the main body microcomputer 5 compares the number of integrations stored in the EEPROM 6 with the operability ranking, and determines the frequency of use of the functions of the individual operation switches 1. When the operability rankings are different, a remote control cable 8 transmits a display signal suggesting a change to the function of the operation switch 1 in accordance with the operability ranking to the remote control microcomputer 2, and the remote control microcomputer 2 displays the change notification on the LCD 3. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, if the user sets the operability ranking of the operation switch 1 in the order of C, B, A, E, and D, the main body microcomputer 5 displays the operability in the operation switch arrangement row. The rank is assigned and stored in the EEPROM 6.

  When the frequency of the result when the accumulated number of times the user inputs the operation switch 1 during the normal operation exceeds the specified number 1000 times is B, A, C, E, D, the main body microcomputer 5 uses the frequency of use. The ranking is assigned to the arrangement row of the operability switch 1 and compared with a preset operability ranking.

  As a result of comparison, if the ranks are the same, nothing is performed, and if the ranks are different, the main body microcomputer 5 instructs the remote control microcomputer 2 to display a suggestion of change using the remote control cable 8, and the remote control microcomputer 2 displays the LCD 3 A suggestion to change is displayed.

  After the change proposal display is displayed on the LCD 3, the user determines whether or not to change, and selects the operation switch 1 to which the functions “change” and “do not change” are assigned. When the change is not performed, the use can be continued according to the function of the current operation switch 1, and when the change is made, the change is made by selecting the operation switch 1 in the operability order preset by the user. It can be changed to the arrangement of the operation switch 1 that is convenient for the user.

  In the present embodiment, the number of integrations until the change of the function of the operation switch 1 is proposed is 1000. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the same effect can be obtained.

(Embodiment 8)
Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a remote control device 4 having a temperature detection means using a thermistor is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the user inputs in advance the operability ranking of the operability that is good for the user by the operation switch 1, and the input data is recognized by the remote control microcomputer 2. The operability ranking data transmitted to the main body microcomputer 5 using the remote control cable 8 and recognized by the main body microcomputer is assigned to the arrangement row of the operation switches 1, stored in the EEPROM 6, and the operability ranking data setting is completed. To do.

  In the above configuration, the temperature data detected by the temperature detecting means 17 is transmitted from the remote control microcomputer 2 to the main body microcomputer 5 having a clock function by the remote control cable 8.

  By continuously detecting temperature data for 24 hours by the clock function of the main body microcomputer 5, a 24-hour temperature cycle is acquired, the season is judged inside the main body microcomputer 5, and the function usage frequency determined according to the season is used. The main body microcomputer 5 compares the operability ranking of the arrangement set in advance by the user.

  As a result of comparison, if the ranks are the same, nothing is performed, and if the ranks are different, the main body microcomputer 5 instructs the remote control microcomputer 2 to display a suggestion of change using the remote control cable 8, and the remote control microcomputer 2 displays the LCD 3 A suggestion to change is displayed.

  After the change proposal display is displayed on the LCD 3, the user determines whether or not to change, and selects the operation switch 1 to which the functions “change” and “do not change” are assigned. When the change is not performed, the use can be continued according to the function of the current operation switch 1, and when the change is made, the change is made by selecting the operation switch 1 in the operability order preset by the user. It can be changed to the arrangement of the operation switch 1 that is convenient for the user.

  For example, in the case of a bathroom heater / dryer, if the main body microcomputer determines that the data is winter data from the data that the maximum temperature is 10 degrees and the minimum temperature is 0 degrees by the temperature cycle that the temperature detection means 17 continues to detect for 24 hours The usage frequency of the heating operation and the drying operation that can be assumed to be high in the winter season is determined to be high, and the usage frequency of the cool wind operation that can be assumed to be rarely used in the winter season is determined to be low.

  In the present embodiment, the thermistor is used as the temperature detecting means 17, but the present invention is not limited to this as long as the same effect is obtained.

(Embodiment 9)
Next, Embodiment 9 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 3 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the remote control device 4 including the season setting switch 18 is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the user inputs in advance the operability ranking of the operability that is good for the user by the operation switch 1, and the input data is recognized by the remote control microcomputer 2. The operability ranking data transmitted to the main body microcomputer 5 using the remote control cable 8 and recognized by the main body microcomputer is assigned to the arrangement row of the operation switches 1, stored in the EEPROM 6, and the operability ranking data setting is completed. To do.

  A signal of the season set by the season setting switch 18 is transmitted from the remote control microcomputer 2 to the main body microcomputer 5 by the remote control cable 8, and the frequency of use of the function determined according to the season and the operability ranking of the arrangement set in advance by the user are determined. The microcomputer 5 performs comparison.

  As a result of comparison, if the ranks are the same, nothing is performed, and if the ranks are different, the main body microcomputer 5 instructs the remote control microcomputer 2 to display a suggestion of change using the remote control cable 8, and the remote control microcomputer 2 displays the LCD 3 A suggestion to change is displayed.

  After the change proposal display is displayed on the LCD 3, the user determines whether or not to change, and selects the operation switch 1 to which the functions “change” and “do not change” are assigned. When the change is not performed, the use can be continued according to the function of the current operation switch 1, and when the change is made, the change is made by selecting the operation switch 1 in the operability order preset by the user. It can be changed to the arrangement of the operation switch 1 that is convenient for the user.

(Embodiment 10)
Next, an embodiment 10 of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 3 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  The user inputs in advance a combination of operations that are frequently used by the user from the operation switch 1, the input data is recognized by the remote control microcomputer 2, transmitted to the main body microcomputer 5 using the remote control cable 8, and the main body. The operability ranking data recognized by the microcomputer 5 is assigned to the arrangement row of the operation switches 1 and stored in the EEPROM 6, and the operability ranking data setting is completed.

  The combination of operations stored in the EEPROM 6 can be used by changing it so as to have a function of inputting an operation in which the functions of the operation switch 1 are combined.

  For example, in the case of a bathroom heater / dryer, when it is desired to frequently perform the ventilation operation for 120 minutes after the heating operation for 60 minutes, the operation switch 1 sets the mode for the ventilation operation for 120 minutes after the completion of the heating operation for 60 minutes. The user makes settings and stores them in the EEPROM 6 so that the settings are made.

  The set function of the heating operation for 60 minutes and the ventilation operation for 120 minutes is assigned as the function of the operation switch 1 by the function change setting of the operation switch 1, and the assigned operation switch 1 is input. Further, the continuous operation of the ventilation operation for 120 minutes after the heating operation for 60 minutes can be performed without operating the operation switch 1 when the operation is changed from the heating operation to the ventilation operation.

  By changing the function of the operation switch with a remote control device capable of bidirectional communication with the main body, complication of the remote control due to an increase in the main body function can be prevented.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the air conditioning system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the data processing of Embodiment 1 The block diagram which shows the structure of the data processing of Embodiment 2 The block diagram which shows the structure of the data processing of Embodiment 2 Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the remote control device of the third embodiment Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the remote control device of the fourth embodiment Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the remote control device of the fifth embodiment Schematic which shows the structure of the operation switch of the same Embodiment 5. Schematic which shows the structure of the remote control apparatus of Embodiment 6 Schematic diagram showing the configuration of the remote control device of the eighth embodiment Schematic which shows the structure of the remote control apparatus of Embodiment 9 Block diagram showing the configuration of a conventional remote control device Block diagram showing the configuration of a conventional TV remote control device

Explanation of symbols

1 Operation switch 2 Remote control microcomputer 3 LCD
4 Remote control device 4a Remote control device 5 Body microcomputer 6 EEPROM
7 Air conditioner body 8 Remote control cable 9 Air conditioning system 10 Setting switch 11 Speaker 12 LED
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 Mechanical switch 14 Electronic board 15 Display sheet 15a Display sheet 15b Display sheet 16 Stopper 17 Temperature detection means 18 Seasonal setting switch

Claims (14)

A remote controller comprising an operation switch for a user to input a driving instruction and a setting change, a remote control means for performing an operation process according to an output from the operation switch, and a display means for displaying an output from the remote control means Apparatus, main body control means for receiving an operation process from the remote control device, an air conditioner main body including a storage means for storing setting contents from the main body control means, the remote control device and the air conditioner In the air conditioning system including a communication unit that enables bidirectional communication between the main bodies, the setting content stored in the storage unit is changed and stored in response to the output of the function change of the setting of the operation switch, An air conditioning system configured to display the changed setting contents on the display means. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit capable of proposing to the user a change in the function of the operation switch according to the frequency of use. The air conditioning system according to claim 2, wherein after the function change is proposed to the user by the notification means, the user can input whether the function of the operation switch can be changed by the operation switch. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the function of the device switch can be changed by pressing and holding the operation switch. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of operation switches are simultaneously pressed to change the function of the device switch. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the remote control device includes a setting switch, and the function of the operation switch can be changed by inputting the setting switch. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein after the function of the operation switch is changed, a display indicating completion of the change is displayed on the display means. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein after the function of the operation switch is changed, the completion of the change is notified by voice. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the function arrangement is displayed by a display using a light emitting means provided with the function of the operation switch in the vicinity of the operation switch after the function of the operation switch is changed. The display sheet showing the functional arrangement of the operation switch that can be mounted on the remote control device after changing the function of the operation switch can be changed to a display sheet showing the changed operation switch function. The air conditioning system described. The air conditioning system according to claim 2, further comprising a notification unit that recognizes the use frequency according to the use frequency of the operation switch and can suggest a change in the function of the operation switch to the user according to the use frequency. Notification that the remote control device has a temperature detection means, determines the season from the temperature information obtained by the temperature detection means, and can propose to the user a change in the function of the operation switch corresponding to the use frequency for each season The air conditioning system according to claim 2, further comprising means. The air conditioning system according to claim 2, further comprising a setting switch for recognizing the season in the remote control device, and a notification means capable of proposing to the user a change in function of the operation switch corresponding to the use frequency for each season. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein a combination of operation desired by a user is provided with a function of an operation switch, and the operation can be continuously set by inputting the operation switch.

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