WO1996032703A1 - Writing tool with integrated radio signal receiver - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a writing instrument with an integrated radio signal device.
- Writing instruments have been known for a long time. More recently, writing implements have also been equipped with integrated additional devices, e.g. allow time or date display or voice recording.
- DE 41 43 297 AI shows a multifunctional writing instrument with numerous options for additional functions.
- a taxi call system is described in GB 2 257 873 A, in which e.g. a transmitter has a short range transmitter that can be operated by the user when a taxi comes within sight.
- the taxi driver is made aware of the customer by a signal from a receiving device installed in the taxi. With the help of the device operated by the customer, it is possible to transmit on a certain frequency; on the other hand, it does not allow the reception of information.
- Devices for the reception of radio signals are known in a variety of forms. Examples include city radio, euro radio as well as called pager. Pagers, as described for example in EP 0 571 848 AI, receive and store information and display it to a user.
- So-called scall receivers have recently become widespread.
- numerical and / or alphanumeric information is transmitted by the operator of a telephone network at predetermined radio signal frequencies in order to be received, decoded, stored and made visible to his user by a selected call receiver.
- the fact that information is present can be made known to the user by a signal, e.g. by an optical and / or acoustic signal or by vibrations of the scall receiver.
- the integration density of the required electronics is so high that there are already built-in Scall receivers in wristwatches.
- the writing instrument according to the invention has a shaft which is set up to receive a writing lead.
- the writing device has an integrated radio signal device for receiving numerical and / or alphanumeric information on predetermined radio signal frequencies.
- Such a writing instrument can be used, for example, as a scall receiver or pager. It combines two useful functions in one unit, since it can be used for both writing and receiving radio signals.
- the shaft has a front part which is set up to receive the writing lead, the writing lead being turned by rotating the front part the rear area of the shaft can be moved back and forth.
- the electronics of the radio signal device are preferably arranged in the interior of the rear region of the shaft. Such a configuration is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
- the electronics of the radio signal device are equipped with further components, such as an LCD display, an acoustic signal generator or a vibration signal generator, a solar cell, associated components which e.g. enable the display of the time, etc., is integrated into a structural unit.
- further components such as an LCD display, an acoustic signal generator or a vibration signal generator, a solar cell, associated components which e.g. enable the display of the time, etc., is integrated into a structural unit.
- an operating device which has an operating element which is connected to a switching device which is set up to be selectively adjusted during pressure and rotary movements of the operating element.
- An operating element designed in this way is very compact, but nevertheless allows a multitude of different functions to be carried out, in particular if it is used for menu control with the aid of an LCD display.
- the radio reception antenna required to receive the specified radio signal frequencies can be easily integrated into the writing instrument.
- a clip made of metal, the shaft (if it is at least partially made of metal) or a number of receiving wires which are arranged in a shaft made of non-conductive material can be used.
- FIG. 1 shows a side view of a writing instrument according to the invention and FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section through the writing instrument from FIG. 1.
- the writing instrument shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 has a shaft 1 with a front part 3, which forms a grip area. Inside the front part 3 there is a writing lead 5, e.g. a ballpoint pen refill, pencil refill or felt tip refill.
- the writing lead 5 can be moved back and forth by means of a rotating mechanism 7 by rotating the front part 3, which is rotatably mounted on the rear area of the shaft 1.
- the rotating mechanism 7 has a spindle part into which the rear end of the writing lead 5 is inserted and which is provided with an external thread which is guided in an internal thread on the inside of the front part 3.
- a guide not shown in the figures, which is fixed with respect to the rear region 11 of the shaft 1, prevents the spindle part from rotating when the front part 3 is rotated.
- the front area of the writing lead 5 extends through a guide disk 8 fastened in the front part 3.
- a conical tip 9 (which is provided with a passage opening for the writing lead 5) can be unscrewed from the front part 3.
- the rear region 11 of the shaft 1 serves to receive a radio signal device for receiving numerical and / or alphanumeric information at predetermined radio signal frequencies and also components associated therewith.
- the individual elements are known in principle and come e.g. used in conventional scall receivers.
- the electronics are supplied with power by means of batteries 13, for example conventional button cells.
- batteries 13 for example conventional button cells.
- the batteries 13 are then freely accessible via the front end of the rear region 11 of the shaft 1.
- the radio signal device including receiving amplifier, decoder, memory, control circuit and other elements required for operation is integrated on an electronic unit 15.
- the electronics unit 15 is designed as a structural unit on which an LCD display 17 for displaying information and data is also mounted. Above the LCD display 17 there is a window in the wall of the rear area 11 of the shaft 1, which is provided with a transparent filling. It is also possible to manufacture the rear region 11 of the shaft from a transparent plastic and, if desired, to coat it up to the window above the LCD display.
- a clip 19 made of metal serves as the radio receiving antenna.
- the rear area 11 of the shaft itself can be made of metal and switched as a radio reception antenna. It is also possible to manufacture the rear area 11 of the shaft 1 from plastic and e.g. introduce extrusion wires during extrusion, which serve as radio reception antenna.
- the inner contour of the rear region 11 of the shaft 1 has grooves for receiving receiving wires.
- an acoustic signal generator 21 is provided, which is also mounted on the electronics unit 15. In order to increase the volume of the signal emitted, a sound passage opening 23 is arranged at a protected location under the clip 19.
- an optical signal transmitter for example a flashing light visible from the outside
- a vibration signal transmitter can be used which vibrates the shaft 1 and thus alerts a user carrying the writing instrument to the presence of a signal .
- Such an optical signal generator or a vibration signal generator is also preferably integrated with the electronics unit 15 to form a structural unit.
- an operating device which allows the electronic unit 15 and components associated therewith, which are preferably also combined with the electronic unit 15 to form a structural unit or are already contained in the chips for the radio signal device, to be interrogated or use it to perform certain functions.
- the operating device has a switching device 25 in the rear end region of the shaft 1 and an operating element 27 connected to the switching device 25.
- the operating element 27 is a button protruding from the rear end of the shaft 1, which can be pressed and rotated and thereby selectively adjusts the switching device 25. This closes contacts, which is registered by the electronics unit 15 and set with the aid of a microprocessor u in order to carry out the desired functions.
- a menu which is displayed on the LCD display 17 can be called up by long pressing on the control element 27.
- the individual options of the menu can be scrolled through by turning the operating element, and a desired option can be selected by briefly pressing the operating element 27.
- the functions known from conventional scall receivers can be carried out. This includes, for example, querying or setting the time or date.
- the receiving part of the radio signal device can be switched on when reception is desired, or can be switched off to save electricity. A status query as to whether the receiver is currently switched on or off is also possible.
- the receiving part of the radio signal device can also be switched on or off at freely selectable times that can be programmed. Information can be saved or deleted, and saved information can be displayed. If various signal transmitters are installed in the writing instrument to indicate the receipt of information, one can Selection options for the respectively active signal transmitter must be provided.
- Error states are preferably automatically displayed, for example on the LCD display 17 or via the acoustic signal generator 21. This includes the indication that no information can be received, the indication that the power supply is no longer sufficient, since the Capacity of the batteries 13 is nearing its end, or the indication that received information was received only incompletely.
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Schreibgerät mit integrierter Funksiαmaleinrichtunq Writing instrument with integrated radio signal device
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Schreibgerät mit integrierter Funk¬ signaleinrichtung.The invention relates to a writing instrument with an integrated radio signal device.
Schreibgeräte sind seit langer Zeit bekannt. In neuerer Zeit wurden Schreibgeräte auch mit integrierten Zusatzeinrichtungen ausgestattet, die z.B. eine Zeit- oder Datumsanzeige oder die Aufnahme von Sprache gestatten. So zeigt die DE 41 43 297 AI ein Multifunktionsschreibgerät mit zahlreichen Möglichkeiten für Zusatzfunktionen.Writing instruments have been known for a long time. More recently, writing implements have also been equipped with integrated additional devices, e.g. allow time or date display or voice recording. DE 41 43 297 AI shows a multifunctional writing instrument with numerous options for additional functions.
In der GB 2 257 873 A ist ein Taxi-RufSystem beschrieben- bei dem z.B. in einem Schreibgerät ein Sender kurzer Reichweite untergebracht ist, der von dem Benutzer betätigt werden kann, wenn ein Taxi in Sichtweite kommt. Der Taxifahrer wird durch ein Signal eines Empfangsgerätes, das in dem Taxi eingebaut ist, auf den Kunden aufmerksam gemacht. Mit Hilfe des von dem Kunden betätigten Gerätes ist es möglich, auf einer bestimmten Frequenz zu senden; dagegen erlaubt es nicht den Empfang von Informatio¬ nen.A taxi call system is described in GB 2 257 873 A, in which e.g. a transmitter has a short range transmitter that can be operated by the user when a taxi comes within sight. The taxi driver is made aware of the customer by a signal from a receiving device installed in the taxi. With the help of the device operated by the customer, it is possible to transmit on a certain frequency; on the other hand, it does not allow the reception of information.
Einrichtungen für den Empfang von Funksignalen sind in vielfäl¬ tiger Form bekannt. Als Beispiele seien City-Funk, Euro-Funk sowie Pager genannt. Pager, wie z.B. in der EP 0 571 848 AI beschrieben, empfangen und speichern Informationen und zeigen sie einem Benutzer an.Devices for the reception of radio signals are known in a variety of forms. Examples include city radio, euro radio as well as called pager. Pagers, as described for example in EP 0 571 848 AI, receive and store information and display it to a user.
Neuerdings sind sogenannte Scall-Empfänger weit verbreitet. Bei derartigen Systemen werden numerische und/oder alphanumerische Informationen von dem Betreiber eines Telefonnetzes auf vorgege¬ benen Funksignalfrequenzen ausgesendet, um von einem angewählten Scall-Empfänger empfangen, decodiert, gespeichert und für seinen Benutzer sichtbar gemacht zu werden. Auf die Tatsache, daß In¬ formationen anliegen, kann der Benutzer durch ein Signal auf¬ merksam gemacht werden, z.B. durch ein optisches und/oder aku¬ stisches Signal oder durch Vibrationen des Scall-Empfängers. Die Integrationsdichte der benötigten Elektronik ist so hoch, daß es bereits in Armbanduhren eingebaute Scall-Empfänger gibt.So-called scall receivers have recently become widespread. In systems of this type, numerical and / or alphanumeric information is transmitted by the operator of a telephone network at predetermined radio signal frequencies in order to be received, decoded, stored and made visible to his user by a selected call receiver. The fact that information is present can be made known to the user by a signal, e.g. by an optical and / or acoustic signal or by vibrations of the scall receiver. The integration density of the required electronics is so high that there are already built-in Scall receivers in wristwatches.
Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Schreibgerät mit einer bisher noch nicht bekannten Zusatzfunktion zu schaffen.It is an object of the invention to provide a writing instrument with an additional function not yet known.
Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein Schreibgerät mit den Merkma¬ len des Schutzanspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.This object is achieved by a writing instrument with the features of claim 1. Advantageous refinements result from the subclaims.
Das erfindungsgemäße Schreibgerät hat einen Schaft, der zur Aufnahme einer Schreibmine eingerichtet ist. Das Schreibgerät weist eine integrierte Funksignaleinrichtung zum Empfang von numerischen und/oder alphanumerischen Informationen auf vorgege¬ benen Funksignalfrequenzen auf. Ein solches Schreibgerät kann beispielsweise als Scall-Empfänger oder Pager genutzt werden. Es faßt zwei nützliche Funktionen in einer Einheit zusammen, da es sowohl zum Schreiben als auch zum Empfangen von Funksignalen verwendet werden kann.The writing instrument according to the invention has a shaft which is set up to receive a writing lead. The writing device has an integrated radio signal device for receiving numerical and / or alphanumeric information on predetermined radio signal frequencies. Such a writing instrument can be used, for example, as a scall receiver or pager. It combines two useful functions in one unit, since it can be used for both writing and receiving radio signals.
Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführugsform weist der Schaft ein Vor- derteil auf, das zur Aufnahme der Schreibmine eingerichtet ist, wobei die Schreibmine durch Drehen des Vorderteils in bezug auf den hinteren Bereich des Schaftes vor- und zurückbewegbar ist. Die Elektronik der Funksignaleinrichtung ist vorzugsweise im Innenraum des hinteren Bereichs des Schafts angeordnet. Eine derartige Ausgestaltung ist vom Aufbau her einfach und günstig herzustellen.In a preferred embodiment, the shaft has a front part which is set up to receive the writing lead, the writing lead being turned by rotating the front part the rear area of the shaft can be moved back and forth. The electronics of the radio signal device are preferably arranged in the interior of the rear region of the shaft. Such a configuration is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
Es ist vorteilhaft, wenn die Elektronik der Funksignaleinrich¬ tung mit weiteren Komponenten, wie z.B. einem LCD-Display, einem akustischen Signalgeber oder einem SchwingungsSignalgeber, einer Solarzelle, assoziierten Komponenten, die z.B. die Anzeige der Uhrzeit ermöglichen, usw., zu einer Baueinheit integriert ist.It is advantageous if the electronics of the radio signal device are equipped with further components, such as an LCD display, an acoustic signal generator or a vibration signal generator, a solar cell, associated components which e.g. enable the display of the time, etc., is integrated into a structural unit.
Um verschiedene Funktionen durchzuführen, läßt sich eine Bedie¬ nungseinrichtung verwenden, die ein Bedienungselement aufweist, das mit einer Schalteinrichtung in Verbindung steht, die dazu eingerichtet ist, bei Druck- und Drehbewegungen des Bedienungs¬ elements selektiv verstellt zu werden. Ein derartig ausgestalte¬ tes Bedienungselement ist sehr kompakt, erlaubt es aber trotz¬ dem, eine Vielzahl verschiedenartiger Funktionen auszuführen, insbesondere wenn es bei einer Menüsteuerung mit Hilfe eines LCD-Displays verwendet wird.In order to carry out various functions, an operating device can be used which has an operating element which is connected to a switching device which is set up to be selectively adjusted during pressure and rotary movements of the operating element. An operating element designed in this way is very compact, but nevertheless allows a multitude of different functions to be carried out, in particular if it is used for menu control with the aid of an LCD display.
Die zum Empfang der vorgegebenen Funksignalfrequenzen erforder¬ liche Funkempfangsantenne läßt sich ohne weiteres in das Schreibgerät integrieren. Dazu kann beispielsweise ein Clip aus Metall, der Schaft (sofern er zumindest teilweise aus Metall besteht) oder auch eine Anzahl von Empfangsdrahten genutzt wer¬ den, die in einem Schaft aus nichtleitendem Material angeordnet sind.The radio reception antenna required to receive the specified radio signal frequencies can be easily integrated into the writing instrument. For this purpose, for example, a clip made of metal, the shaft (if it is at least partially made of metal) or a number of receiving wires which are arranged in a shaft made of non-conductive material can be used.
Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbei- spiels näher erläutert. Die Zeichnungen zeigen inThe invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of an exemplary embodiment. The drawings show in
Figur 1 eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Schreibge- räts und Figur 2 einen Längsschnitt durch das Schreibgerät aus Figur 1.1 shows a side view of a writing instrument according to the invention and FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section through the writing instrument from FIG. 1.
Das in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellte Schreibgerät hat einen Schaft 1 mit einem Vorderteil 3, das einen Griffbereich bildet. Im Inneren des Vorderteils 3 befindet sich eine Schreibmine 5, z.B. eine Kugelschreibermine, Bleistiftmine oder Filzstiftmine. Die Schreibmine 5 kann mit Hilfe einer Drehmechanik 7 durch Drehen des Vorderteils 3, das drehbar am hinteren Bereich des Schafts 1 gelagert ist, vor- und zurückbewegt werden. Die Dreh- mechanik 7 weist ein Spindelteil auf, in das das hintere Ende der Schreibmine 5 eingesetzt ist und das mit einem Außengewinde versehen ist, welches in einem Innengewinde an der Innenseite des Vorderteils 3 geführt ist. Eine in den Figuren nicht darge¬ stellte Führung, die in bezug auf den hinteren Bereich 11 des Schafts 1 feststeht, verhindert, daß sich das Spindelteil beim Drehen des Vorderteils 3 mitdreht. Der vordere Bereich der Schreibmine 5 reicht durch eine in dem Vorderteil 3 befestigte Führungsscheibe 8. Um die Schreibmine 5 auszutauschen, kann vom Vorderteil 3 eine konische Spitze 9 (die mit einer Durchtritts- Öffnung für die Schreibmine 5 versehen ist) abgeschraubt werden.The writing instrument shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 has a shaft 1 with a front part 3, which forms a grip area. Inside the front part 3 there is a writing lead 5, e.g. a ballpoint pen refill, pencil refill or felt tip refill. The writing lead 5 can be moved back and forth by means of a rotating mechanism 7 by rotating the front part 3, which is rotatably mounted on the rear area of the shaft 1. The rotating mechanism 7 has a spindle part into which the rear end of the writing lead 5 is inserted and which is provided with an external thread which is guided in an internal thread on the inside of the front part 3. A guide, not shown in the figures, which is fixed with respect to the rear region 11 of the shaft 1, prevents the spindle part from rotating when the front part 3 is rotated. The front area of the writing lead 5 extends through a guide disk 8 fastened in the front part 3. To replace the writing lead 5, a conical tip 9 (which is provided with a passage opening for the writing lead 5) can be unscrewed from the front part 3.
Der hintere Bereich 11 des Schafts 1 dient zum Aufnehmen einer Funksignaleinrichtung zum Empfang von numerischen und/oder al¬ phanumerischen Informationen auf vorgegebenen Funksignalfrequen- zen sowie von dazu assoziierten Komponenten. Die einzelnen Ele¬ mente sind im Prinzip bekannt und kommen z.B. in herkömmlichen Scall-Empfängern zur Anwendung.The rear region 11 of the shaft 1 serves to receive a radio signal device for receiving numerical and / or alphanumeric information at predetermined radio signal frequencies and also components associated therewith. The individual elements are known in principle and come e.g. used in conventional scall receivers.
Die Stromversorgung der Elektronik erfolgt mit Hilfe von Batte- rien 13, z.B. herkömmlichen Knopfzellen. Um die Batterien 13 auszuwechseln, kann das Vorderteil 3 einschließlich der Drehme¬ chanik 7 und der Führung für das Spindelteil vom hinteren Be¬ reich 11 des Schafts 1 abgeschraubt werden. Danach sind die Batterien 13 über das Stirnende des hinteren Bereichs 11 des Schafts 1 frei zugänglich. Die Funksignaleinrichtung einschließlich Empfangsverstärker, Decodierer, Speicher, Steuerschaltung und sonstiger zum Betrieb erforderlicher Elemente ist auf einer Elektronikeinheit 15 inte¬ griert. Die Elektronikeinheit 15 ist als eine Baueinheit ausge- führt, auf der auch ein LCD-Display 17 zur Anzeige von Informa¬ tionen und Daten montiert ist. Über dem LCD-Display 17 befindet sich in der Wandung des hinteren Bereichs 11 des Schafts 1 ein Fenster, das mit einer durchsichtigen Füllung versehen ist. Es ist auch möglich, den hinteren Bereich 11 des Schafts aus einem durchsichtigen Kunststoff herzustellen und, falls erwünscht, bis auf das Fenster über dem LCD-Display zu beschichten.The electronics are supplied with power by means of batteries 13, for example conventional button cells. To replace the batteries 13, the front part 3 including the rotating mechanism 7 and the guide for the spindle part can be unscrewed from the rear area 11 of the shaft 1. The batteries 13 are then freely accessible via the front end of the rear region 11 of the shaft 1. The radio signal device including receiving amplifier, decoder, memory, control circuit and other elements required for operation is integrated on an electronic unit 15. The electronics unit 15 is designed as a structural unit on which an LCD display 17 for displaying information and data is also mounted. Above the LCD display 17 there is a window in the wall of the rear area 11 of the shaft 1, which is provided with a transparent filling. It is also possible to manufacture the rear region 11 of the shaft from a transparent plastic and, if desired, to coat it up to the window above the LCD display.
Als Funkempfangsantenne dient ein Clip 19 aus Metall. Bei alter¬ nativen Ausgestaltungen kann der hintere Bereich 11 des Schafts selbst aus Metall gefertigt und als Funkempfangs ntenne geschal¬ tet sein. Es ist auch möglich, den hinteren Bereich 11 des Schafts 1 aus Kunststoff zu fertigen und z.B. beim Extrudieren Empfangsdrahte einzubringen, die als Funkempfangsantenne dienen. Bei einer weiteren Ausgestaltung weist die Innenkontur des hin- teren Bereichs 11 des Schafts 1 Rillen zum Aufnehmen von Emp¬ fangsdrähten auf.A clip 19 made of metal serves as the radio receiving antenna. In alternative configurations, the rear area 11 of the shaft itself can be made of metal and switched as a radio reception antenna. It is also possible to manufacture the rear area 11 of the shaft 1 from plastic and e.g. introduce extrusion wires during extrusion, which serve as radio reception antenna. In a further embodiment, the inner contour of the rear region 11 of the shaft 1 has grooves for receiving receiving wires.
Um den Benutzer des Schreibgeräts darauf aufmerksam zu machen, daß empfangene Informationen anliegen, ist ein akustischer Si- gnalgeber 21 vorgesehen, der ebenfalls auf der Elektronikeinheit 15 montiert ist. Um die Lautstärke des abgegebenen Signals zu erhöhen, ist an geschützter Stelle unter dem Clip 19 eine Schalldurchtrittsöffnung 23 angeordnet. Alternativ oder zusätz¬ lich zu dem akustischen Signalgeber 21 können z.B. ein optischer Signalgeber (z.B. ein von außen sichtbares Blinklicht) oder ein Schwingungssignalgeber verwendet werden, der den Schaft 1 in Vibrationen versetzt und so einen das Schreibgerät mitführenden Benutzer auf das Anliegen eines Signals aufmerksam macht. Vor¬ zugsweise sind auch ein derartiger optischer Signalgeber oder ein Schwingungssignalgeber mit der Elektronikeinheit 15 zu einer Baueinheit integriert. Am hinteren Ende des Schafts 1 befindet sich eine Bedienungsein¬ richtung, die es erlaubt, die Elektronikeinheit 15 und damit assoziierte Komponenten, die vorzugsweise ebenfalls mit der Elektronikeinheit 15 zu einer Baueinheit zusammengefaßt oder bereits in den Chips für die Funksignaleinrichtung enthalten sind, einzustellen, abzufragen oder damit bestimmte Funktionen durchzuführen. Die Bedienungseinrichtung weist eine Schaltein¬ richtung 25 im hinteren Endbereich des Schafts 1 sowie ein mit der Schalteinrichtung 25 in Verbindung stehendes Bedienungsele- ment 27 auf. Das Bedienungselement 27 ist ein vom hinteren Ende des Schafts 1 vorragender Knopf, der gedrückt und gedreht werden kann und dabei die Schalteinrichtung 25 selektiv verstellt. Dadurch werden Kontakte geschlossen, was von der Elektronikein¬ heit 15 registriert und mit Hilfe eines Mikroprozessors u ge- setzt wird, um die gewünschten Funktionen auszuführen.In order to draw the user's attention to the fact that received information is present, an acoustic signal generator 21 is provided, which is also mounted on the electronics unit 15. In order to increase the volume of the signal emitted, a sound passage opening 23 is arranged at a protected location under the clip 19. As an alternative or in addition to the acoustic signal transmitter 21, for example an optical signal transmitter (for example a flashing light visible from the outside) or a vibration signal transmitter can be used which vibrates the shaft 1 and thus alerts a user carrying the writing instrument to the presence of a signal . Such an optical signal generator or a vibration signal generator is also preferably integrated with the electronics unit 15 to form a structural unit. At the rear end of the shaft 1 there is an operating device which allows the electronic unit 15 and components associated therewith, which are preferably also combined with the electronic unit 15 to form a structural unit or are already contained in the chips for the radio signal device, to be interrogated or use it to perform certain functions. The operating device has a switching device 25 in the rear end region of the shaft 1 and an operating element 27 connected to the switching device 25. The operating element 27 is a button protruding from the rear end of the shaft 1, which can be pressed and rotated and thereby selectively adjusts the switching device 25. This closes contacts, which is registered by the electronics unit 15 and set with the aid of a microprocessor u in order to carry out the desired functions.
Im Ausführungsbeispiel läßt sich durch längeres Drücken auf das Bedienungelement 27 ein Menü aufrufen, das auf dem LCD-Display 17 angezeigt wird. Durch Drehen an dem Bedienungselement können die einzelnen Optionen des Menüs durchgefahren werden, und durch kurzes Drücken des Bedienungselements 27 läßt sich eine ge¬ wünschte Option auswählen.In the exemplary embodiment, a menu which is displayed on the LCD display 17 can be called up by long pressing on the control element 27. The individual options of the menu can be scrolled through by turning the operating element, and a desired option can be selected by briefly pressing the operating element 27.
Auf diese Weise können die von herkömmlichen Scall-Empfängern her bekannten Funktionen durchgeführt werden. Dazu gehören z.B. das Abfragen oder Einstellen der Uhrzeit oder des Datums. Ferner kann das Empfangsteil der Funksignaleinrichtung eingeschaltet werden, wenn ein Empfang gewünscht ist, oder ausgeschaltet wer¬ den, um Strom zu sparen. Eine Statusabfrage danach, ob das Emp- fangsteil gerade ein- oder ausgeschaltet ist, ist ebenfalls möglich. Das Empfangsteil der Funksignaleinrichtung läßt sich auch zu frei wählbaren Zeiten, die einprogrammierbar sind, ein- bzw. ausschalten. Informationen können gespeichert bzw. gelöscht werden, und gespeicherte Informationen lassen sich anzeigen. Wenn verschiedene Signalgeber zur Kenntlichmachung des Empfangs von Informationen in dem Schreibgerät eingebaut sind, kann eine Auswahlmöglichkeit für den jeweils aktiven Signalgeber vorgese¬ hen sein.In this way, the functions known from conventional scall receivers can be carried out. This includes, for example, querying or setting the time or date. Furthermore, the receiving part of the radio signal device can be switched on when reception is desired, or can be switched off to save electricity. A status query as to whether the receiver is currently switched on or off is also possible. The receiving part of the radio signal device can also be switched on or off at freely selectable times that can be programmed. Information can be saved or deleted, and saved information can be displayed. If various signal transmitters are installed in the writing instrument to indicate the receipt of information, one can Selection options for the respectively active signal transmitter must be provided.
Vorzugsweise werden Fehlerzustände automatisch angezeigt, z.B, auf dem LCD-Display 17 oder über den akustischen Signalgeber 21. Dazu gehören die Angabe, daß keine Informationen empfangen wer¬ den können, die Angabe, daß die Stromversorgung nicht mehr aus¬ reicht, da sich die Kapazität der Batterien 13 ihrem Ende nä¬ hert, oder die Angabe, daß eine empfangene Information nur un- vollständig empfangen wurde. Error states are preferably automatically displayed, for example on the LCD display 17 or via the acoustic signal generator 21. This includes the indication that no information can be received, the indication that the power supply is no longer sufficient, since the Capacity of the batteries 13 is nearing its end, or the indication that received information was received only incompletely.
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