【0001】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は無線遠隔制御装置に関
し、より詳しくは、適応型インテリジェント遠隔制御装
置に関する。FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to wireless remote controls, and more particularly to adaptive intelligent remote controls.
【0002】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来技術の無線遠隔制御装置には、幾つ
かのタイプがある。従来技術の無線遠隔制御装置の1つ
のタイプは専用型式であり、これには遠隔制御装置によ
り遠隔制御されるべき特定の装置に対する、内蔵の、ま
たは予めプログラムされたコマンド情報が備えられてい
る。例えば、特定型式のテレビ受像機と共に販売される
専用の遠隔制御装置には、そのテレビ受像機の製造業者
により、その特定型式のテレビ受像機に対する内蔵コマ
ンド及び制御機能の適切な組み合わせが入力されてい
る。これらのコマンドは例えば、遠隔制御装置の読み出
し専用メモリ(ROM)に格納されている。There are several types of prior art wireless remote controls. One type of prior art wireless remote control device is a dedicated type, which is provided with built-in or pre-programmed command information for a particular device to be remotely controlled by the remote control device. For example, a dedicated remote control device sold with a particular type of television set may have the manufacturer of the television set enter the appropriate combination of built-in command and control functions for the particular type of television set. There is. These commands are stored, for example, in a read-only memory (ROM) of the remote control device.
【0003】一般的な予めプログラムされた多機能遠隔
制御装置は、テレビ、ビデオカセットレコーダ及びケー
ブルコンバータ装置の如き、多数の被制御装置の集合に
ついて規定された内蔵コマンド及び制御機能を有するこ
とができる。一般的な予めプログラムされた多機能コン
トローラは、ある特定の被制御装置が属する被制御装置
の特定の部分集合を決定する。被制御装置の特定の部分
集合の各々は、特定のコマンドの組を有する。この決定
は例えば、遠隔制御装置について一連のボタン操作を行
うユーザによって行われる。この一連のボタン操作によ
り、被制御装置を遠隔制御装置と結びつけるのにどのコ
マンドの組を使用するかが指定される。A typical pre-programmed multifunction remote control device may have built-in command and control functions defined for a large set of controlled devices, such as televisions, videocassette recorders and cable converter devices. . A typical pre-programmed multifunction controller determines the particular subset of controlled devices that a particular controlled device belongs to. Each particular subset of controlled devices has a particular set of commands. This determination is made, for example, by the user who performs a series of button operations on the remote control device. This series of button operations specifies which command set is used to associate the controlled device with the remote control device.
【0004】従来技術の無線遠隔制御装置の別の型式の
ものは、元来被制御装置と共に販売されている遠隔制御
装置から制御コードの組を検出し読み取ることにより、
被制御装置のグループの種々の構成員についての制御コ
ードの組を学習する。このような装置は、Nishioの米国
特許第4,905,279号に開示されている。Another type of prior art wireless remote controller is by detecting and reading a set of control codes from the remote controller originally sold with the controlled device.
Learn the set of control codes for the various members of the group of controlled devices. Such a device is disclosed in Nishio, U.S. Pat. No. 4,905,279.
【0005】従来技術のこれら両者の型式の遠隔制御装
置において、制御コードは、遠隔制御装置の「電源」又
は「チャンネル」のような予めラベル付けされたボタン
を押すことにより付勢される。元来被制御装置と共に販
売されている遠隔制御装置からコマンドの組を学習する
能力を備えている既存の型式の無線遠隔制御装置におい
ては、例えば遠隔制御装置の「学習」ボタンを押すこと
により、学習機能を開始させることができる。In both of these types of remote control devices of the prior art, the control code is activated by pressing a pre-labeled button such as "power" or "channel" on the remote control device. In existing types of wireless remote controls that have the ability to learn a set of commands from a remote control originally sold with the controlled device, for example, by pressing the "learn" button on the remote control, The learning function can be started.
【0006】多くの場合、遠隔制御装置のユーザは、例
えば家の中の第1の領域から家の中の第2の領域に移動
することにより位置を変える。第1の領域においてユー
ザは、各種誤楽装置又は設備の動作を開始させ、また種
々の環境変数、例えば温度及び照明を適切なレベルに設
定しているかもしれない。しかしユーザが家の中の他の
領域に移動すると、制御すべき他の装置及び設備があ
り、また設定すべき他の環境変数がある。In many cases, the user of the remote control device changes position, for example by moving from a first area in the house to a second area in the house. In the first area, the user may have initiated various mishaps or equipment operations and set various environmental variables such as temperature and lighting to appropriate levels. But as the user moves to other areas of the house, there are other devices and equipment to control and other environment variables to set.
【0007】Weltyに与えられた米国特許第5,109,222号
は、ハンドヘルド型制御ユニットを使用して、家の種々
の領域の中で電気的に作動される種々多様な機器を制御
可能な遠隔制御システムを開示している。このハンドヘ
ルド型制御ユニットは、家の各部屋に設置されている赤
外線センサを使用してシステムと交信する。各部屋の赤
外線センサから遠隔信号を受け取り、これを処理するた
めには中央コンピュータが必要である。この中央コンピ
ュータは、種々の部屋にある電気的に作動される種々の
機器の各々に対し、制御信号を発生する。被制御機器
は、機器に関してユーザにフィードバックを行うため
に、コンピュータを介してユーザが保持している遠隔制
御器へと信号を送り戻すことができる。遠隔制御ユニッ
トには複数の制御スイッチがあり、また機器から伝達さ
れた情報を視覚的に表示して、ユーザが種々の機器の状
態を知ることができるようにするディスプレイスクリー
ンがある。コンピュータはメニュー様式を遠隔制御器に
提示して表示すると共に、ユーザがメニューに提示され
た種々の選択肢から選択を行うことができるようにす
る。Weltyのシステムでは、各部屋にある赤外線センサ
を用いて、中央コンピュータがすべての場所にアクセス
し得る必要がある。中央コンピュータはその中央位置か
ら、各々の機器を直接に制御する。US Pat. No. 5,109,222 to Welty provides a remote control system that uses a handheld control unit to control a wide variety of electrically operated appliances in different areas of the house. Disclosure. This handheld control unit communicates with the system using infrared sensors installed in each room of the house. A central computer is required to receive and process remote signals from infrared sensors in each room. This central computer produces control signals for each of the various electrically operated appliances in the various rooms. The controlled device can send a signal back via the computer to a remote control held by the user to provide feedback to the user regarding the device. The remote control unit has a plurality of control switches and also has a display screen that visually displays the information transmitted from the device and allows the user to know the status of various devices. The computer presents the menu format to the remote control for display and allows the user to make a selection from the various options presented in the menu. Welty's system requires a central computer to have access to all locations, with infrared sensors in each room. The central computer directly controls each device from its central position.
【0008】[0008]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】予めプログラムされた
中央コンピュータを必要とせずに、どのような機器がコ
ントローラの直ぐ近くにある場合でも、それ自身でリア
ルタイムで適応して制御することができる独立の、スタ
ンドアロン型の無線コントローラの必要性が生じてい
る。このような適応型の万能コントローラは、予めプロ
グラムされた制御ルーチンだけを備え、また家の中にあ
る種々の機器を制御するのに固定された中央コンピュー
タを使用する、従来技術のコントローラの欠点の幾つか
を回避することになる。A separate stand-alone system capable of adaptively controlling itself in real time, no matter what equipment is in the immediate vicinity of the controller, without the need for a pre-programmed central computer. , The need for standalone wireless controllers is emerging. Such an adaptive universal controller has the disadvantages of the prior art controllers that only have pre-programmed control routines and use a fixed central computer to control the various appliances in the house. You'll avoid some.
【0009】[0009]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は、スタンドアロ
ン型の、適応可能な万能遠隔制御装置を提供する。この
装置は、それ自身でリアルタイムで適応し、遠隔制御装
置の直ぐ近くに両立性のあるどのような機器又は装置が
あったとしても、それを制御することができる。この遠
隔制御装置は、必要に応じて多数の性格を帯びるものと
考えることができる。すなわち、この装置は近くにある
多数の、恐らくは非常に異なる装置を同時に制御するよ
うそれ自身を適応させ、構成するものである。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a stand-alone, adaptable, universal remote control device. This device adapts itself in real time and can control any compatible equipment or device in the immediate vicinity of the remote control device. This remote control device can be considered to have a number of personalities as needed. That is, the device adapts and configures itself to simultaneously control multiple, possibly very different devices in the vicinity.
【0010】直ぐ近くにある被制御装置の各々にポーリ
ングして、どの装置が利用可能であり、また利用可能な
被制御装置の特性が何であるかを決定する、適応型スタ
ンドアロン遠隔制御システムが提供される。本発明によ
る遠隔制御システムは、その近くにある利用可能な機器
又は装置の各々についての適切なユーザインタフェース
となる、単一のハンドヘルド型遠隔制御装置をユーザに
提供する。このユーザインタフェースはこの場合、例え
ば被制御装置のユーザインタフェーススクリーン上に提
示されたユーザインタフェースを用いてユーザにより入
力される何らかのコマンド又は設定に従って、ユーザが
直ぐ近くにある利用可能な被制御装置を制御することが
できるように使用される。遠隔制御装置と被制御装置と
の間の情報の交信は、例えば双方向赤外線リンクにより
行われる。Provided is an adaptive stand-alone remote control system that polls each of the nearby controlled devices to determine which devices are available and what are the characteristics of the available controlled devices. To be done. The remote control system according to the present invention provides the user with a single handheld remote control device which provides a suitable user interface for each of the nearby available appliances or devices. This user interface then controls the available controlled devices in the immediate vicinity of the user, for example according to some command or setting entered by the user using the user interface presented on the user interface screen of the controlled device. Used as you can. The communication of information between the remote control device and the controlled device takes place, for example, by means of a bidirectional infrared link.
【0011】本発明の重要な側面は、被制御装置がコン
トローラによりポーリングされるということである。被
制御装置が利用可能であれば、被制御装置はポーリング
に応答し、コントローラにその被制御装置が利用可能で
あることを知らせる。被制御装置はまた、どの装置変数
を制御に利用し得るか、またオプションとして変数の状
態をコントローラに知らせる。利用可能性及び状態情報
は、コントローラのユーザインタフェースに表示するこ
とができる。コントローラは適切なユーザインタフェー
スをリアルタイムで構成してユーザに提示するが、この
場合にインタフェースは被制御装置から受け取った情報
を使用して構成される。被制御装置から提供される情報
には、有用な制御インタフェースを構築する際にコント
ローラを助ける情報が含まれる。装置コントローラは、
幾つかの装置を同時に管理することができる。An important aspect of the present invention is that the controlled device is polled by the controller. If the controlled device is available, the controlled device responds to the poll and informs the controller that the controlled device is available. The controlled device also informs the controller which device variables are available for control and optionally the state of the variables. Availability and status information can be displayed on the controller user interface. The controller configures and presents the appropriate user interface in real time to the user, where the interface is configured using the information received from the controlled device. The information provided by the controlled device includes information that assists the controller in constructing a useful control interface. The device controller is
Several devices can be managed at the same time.
【0012】本発明による無線システムはコントローラ
を備えているが、これは本発明の1つの実施例ではハン
ドヘルド型無線赤外線遠隔制御ユニットである。この遠
隔制御ユニットは、コントローラが管理すべき装置の利
用可能性に関して、及び装置のどの変数をコントローラ
による管理に利用することができるかに関して、被制御
装置にポーリングする回路を備えている。被制御装置
は、コントローラに応答し、装置を管理に利用し得るこ
と、また一定の変数を同様に利用し得ることをコントロ
ーラに知らせる手段を備えている。コントローラはま
た、装置から受け取った情報に基づき、被制御装置に対
する適切なインタフェースを構成する手段を備えてい
る。コントローラはさらに、対話型LCDスクリーンの
ような、装置の状態を表示する手段を備えている。コン
トローラはまた、ユーザがコマンドを入力するための、
接触感知式対話型LCDディスプレイのような手段を備
えている。コントローラは、赤外線(IR)リンクによ
る如くして、被制御装置と交信する手段を備えている。
この遠隔制御ユニットにより、多数の被制御装置に同時
にポーリングし、管理することができる。The wireless system according to the invention comprises a controller, which in one embodiment of the invention is a handheld wireless infrared remote control unit. The remote control unit comprises circuitry that polls the controlled device regarding the availability of the device to be managed by the controller and which variables of the device are available for management by the controller. The controlled device is provided with means responsive to the controller to inform the controller that the device is available for management and that certain variables are available as well. The controller also comprises means for configuring an appropriate interface to the controlled device based on the information received from the device. The controller further comprises means for displaying the status of the device, such as an interactive LCD screen. The controller also allows the user to enter commands,
Means such as a touch sensitive interactive LCD display are provided. The controller comprises means for communicating with the controlled device, such as by an infrared (IR) link.
This remote control unit allows multiple controlled devices to be polled and managed simultaneously.
【0013】コントローラで被制御装置を遠隔制御する
方法は、コントローラを利用して1つ以上の被制御装置
にポーリングする段階と、特定の装置がアクセス可能で
あることをコントローラに知らせる段階と、コントロー
ラ装置にどの変数を制御に利用し得るかを知らせる段階
と、被制御装置から受け取った情報に基づき適切な制御
インタフェースを構成する段階とから成る。アクセス可
能性及び利用可能性に関する情報を実行し、提供するの
は被制御装置である。A method of remotely controlling a controlled device with a controller includes utilizing the controller to poll one or more controlled devices, informing the controller that a particular device is accessible, and the controller. It comprises the steps of telling the device which variables are available for control and the step of constructing an appropriate control interface based on the information received from the controlled device. It is the controlled device that implements and provides information about accessibility and availability.
【0014】被制御装置を遠隔制御する方法は、コント
ローラにより管理されるべきアクセス可能性に関して、
及びどの変数が管理に利用し得るかに関して装置にポー
リングする段階を含んでいる。各々の被制御装置はコン
トローラと交信して、装置が利用可能であること、及び
変数が制御を受けることをコントローラに知らせる。コ
ントローラ装置は、装置から受け取った情報に基づき、
その装置に対する適切なインタフェースを構成する。こ
の方法には、被制御装置の状態をコントローラのインタ
フェースに表示する段階が含まれる。A method of remotely controlling a controlled device is in terms of accessibility to be managed by a controller.
And polling the device for which variables are available for management. Each controlled device communicates with the controller to inform the controller that the device is available and that the variable is under control. The controller device, based on the information received from the device,
Configure the appropriate interface for that device. The method includes displaying the status of the controlled device on an interface of the controller.
【0015】被制御装置によりコントローラと交信し
て、装置が利用可能であること、及び装置のどの変数が
制御を受けるかに関してコントローラに知らせる段階
は、赤外線通信装置を用いて、或いは代りに有線の又は
他の無線通信装置を用いて通信することを含んでいる。The step of communicating with the controller by the controlled device to inform the controller as to the availability of the device and which variables of the device are under control is accomplished using an infrared communication device, or instead of a wired communication device. Or using other wireless communication devices.
【0016】[0016]
【実施例】本明細書の一部として取り入れられる添付図
面は、本発明の実施例を例示するものであり、発明の詳
細な説明の記述と合わせて、本発明の原理を説明する機
能を果たすものである。The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated as part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description of the invention, serve to explain the principles of the invention. It is a thing.
【0017】図1は、適応無線制御システムのコントロ
ーラ装置の1つの実施例を示す。このコントローラ装置
は、ハンドヘルド型制御ユニット、即ちコントローラ10
として示してある。このハンドヘルド型コントローラ10
は薄い矩形のハウジング12を備え、その前面パネルには
制御ユニットをターンオンしてポーリング機能を開始さ
せるためのPOLLボタン16がある。ポーリング機能は、制
御ユニットの領域内にある種々の被制御装置がその制御
ユニットにより、コントローラ10により制御されるべき
被制御装置の利用可能性に関し、及び被制御装置のどの
特定の変数がハンドヘルド型コントローラ10による管理
を受けるかに関して照会されるときに生ずる。所定の不
活動期間の後に、静かにターンオフする特徴が設けられ
ている。FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of the controller device of the adaptive radio control system. This controller device is a handheld control unit or controller 10.
It is shown as. This handheld controller 10
Has a thin rectangular housing 12 with a POLL button 16 on its front panel for turning on the control unit and initiating the polling function. The polling function is related to the availability of the controlled device to be controlled by the controller 10 by the various controlled devices within the area of the control unit, and which particular variables of the controlled device are handheld. It occurs when queried as to whether to be managed by the controller 10. A quiet turn-off feature is provided after a predetermined period of inactivity.
【0018】このハンドヘルド型コントローラ10は、コ
ントローラ10とコントローラの直ぐ近傍にある被制御装
置との間のIRリンクの一部として、赤外線(IR)信
号を送受信する窓18を備えている。IRリンクは特定の
範囲及び帯域幅条件を有しており、2以上の被制御装置
又はコントローラ装置からの信号の間における衝突を管
理するための適切なプロトコルを備え、コントローラと
その直ぐ近傍内にあるすべての装置との間で交信するた
めの手段をもたらしている。The handheld controller 10 includes a window 18 for transmitting and receiving infrared (IR) signals as part of the IR link between the controller 10 and the controlled device in the immediate vicinity of the controller. The IR link has specific range and bandwidth requirements, and has an appropriate protocol for managing collisions between signals from two or more controlled or controller devices, within the controller and its immediate vicinity. It provides a means for communicating with all certain devices.
【0019】コントローラユニット用の送信媒体は、I
Rリンクだけに限定されない。例えば、ツイストペアや
無線伝送を利用する他の通信媒体及び技術をも使用する
ことができる。これら種々の伝送媒体及び技術には、種
々な量の補助回路が必要である。IRリンクは、本発明
によるシステムに良く適している。代替的な通信媒体も
可能ではあるが、IRには通信を近くにある装置に制限
するという長所があり、これは多くの可能な用途シナリ
オにおける長所である。The transmission medium for the controller unit is I
The R link is not the only option. For example, other communication media and technologies that utilize twisted pair or wireless transmissions may be used. These various transmission media and technologies require varying amounts of auxiliary circuitry. IR links are well suited for the system according to the invention. Although alternative communication media are possible, IR has the advantage of limiting communication to nearby devices, which is an advantage in many possible application scenarios.
【0020】ハンドヘルドコントローラ10に備えられて
いるのは、各装置の利用可能性に関して、及び装置のど
の変数をコントローラによる制御に利用し得るかに関し
て、被制御装置にポーリングを行う手段である。被制御
装置は、コントローラによるポーリングに応答して、そ
の装置がアクセス可能であることをコントローラに知ら
せる手段を備えている。被制御装置はまた、どの変数が
制御に利用できるかに関する情報を交信する手段を備え
ている。Included in the handheld controller 10 is a means of polling the controlled device as to the availability of each device and which variables of the device are available for control by the controller. The controlled device is provided with means for responding to the polling by the controller to inform the controller that the device is accessible. The controlled device also comprises means for communicating information about which variables are available for control.
【0021】接触感知型液晶ディスプレイ(LCD)ス
クリーンのような対話式スクリーン20が、被制御装置の
利用可能性及び現在の状態を表示する手段を提供してい
る。コントローラ10はまた、被制御装置から受け取った
情報に基づき、対話式スクリーン20の上に適切な表示及
び制御インタフェースを構成する手段をも備えている。An interactive screen 20, such as a touch sensitive liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, provides a means of displaying the availability and current status of the controlled device. The controller 10 also comprises means for configuring a suitable display and control interface on the interactive screen 20 based on information received from the controlled device.
【0022】動作に際して、コントローラ10はその直ぐ
近くにある被制御装置のすべてにポーリングメッセージ
を発する。このポーリングメッセージは、ユーザの要求
に応じて定期的に、又はコントローラの環境から受け取
った外部信号に応答して発せられる。コントローラの付
近にある利用可能な被制御装置はポーリングメッセージ
を認識することができ、その識別に関する情報でもって
応答することができる。コントローラからの更なる要求
メッセージに応答して、又はそれ自身でもって、被制御
装置は付加的な情報をコントローラに供給する。In operation, the controller 10 issues a polling message to all controlled devices in its immediate vicinity. This polling message is issued periodically at the request of the user or in response to an external signal received from the environment of the controller. Available controlled devices near the controller can recognize the polling message and respond with information about its identification. In response to a further request message from the controller, or by itself, the controlled device provides additional information to the controller.
【0023】変数に関する付加的な情報をコントローラ
と交信する機構が被制御装置に対して設けられている。
例えば、被制御変数についての値の型式及び範囲をコン
トローラと交信することができる。ビデオカセットレコ
ーダ、ランプ、テレビ、サーモスタットなどのような、
所定形式の被制御装置が認識された場合には、標準的な
装置アイコンがコントローラのスクリーン上に発生され
る。或いはまた、被制御装置が適切なアイコンをもたら
すことができる。A mechanism is provided for the controlled device to communicate additional information about the variable with the controller.
For example, the type and range of values for the controlled variable can be communicated to the controller. Like videocassette recorders, lamps, TVs, thermostats, etc.,
If a controlled device of a given type is recognized, a standard device icon is generated on the controller screen. Alternatively, the controlled device can provide the appropriate icon.
【0024】メッセージ及び標準アイコンは、以下で詳
細に述べる、被制御装置に使用されている市販の構成要
素により通信することができる。Eschelon Corporation
からのライセンスでMotorola MC143150又はMC143120と
して製造されている市販のNeuron通信及び制御プロセッ
サ集積回路は、ある種の標準的なネットワーク可変型
(SNVT)構造を備えている。これらのEschelon SNV
Tは、所定範囲の値を備えている。これらの範囲は、コ
ントローラ装置に通信することができる。例えば温度に
ついての変数(SNVTtemp)の範囲は、−274℃から+62
79℃までである。連続レベルである%についての変数
(SNVTlevcont)の範囲は、0から100%までである。
個別レベルについての変数(SNVTlevdisc)は、(オ
フ/低/中/高/オン)の範囲を備えている。ASCII文
字列についての変数(SNVTStrasc)の最大長さは30字
である。Messages and standard icons can be communicated by commercially available components used in controlled devices, which are described in detail below. Eschelon Corporation
A commercially available Neuron Communications and Control Processor integrated circuit, manufactured as a Motorola MC143150 or MC143120 under license from, includes some standard network variable (SNVT) architecture. These Eschelon SNV
T has a value in a predetermined range. These ranges can be communicated to the controller device. For example, the temperature variable (SNVT temp) range is from -274 ℃ to +62
Up to 79 ° C. Variable for% that is a continuous level (SNVT lev The range of (cont) is from 0 to 100%.
Variables for individual levels (SNVT lev disc) has a range of (off / low / medium / high / on). Variables for ASCII strings (SNVT Str The maximum length of asc) is 30 characters.
【0025】被制御装置からは、他のメッセージ又は種
々のグラフィック/テキストメッセージをコントローラ
に送ることができる。このメッセージには例えば、種々
のテキストストリング及びメニューがある。From the controlled device, other messages or various graphic / text messages can be sent to the controller. The message includes, for example, various text strings and menus.
【0026】特定の被制御装置を取り扱うについてコン
トローラのユーザを支援するために、コントローラにヘ
ルプメッセージを備えることができる。例えば複写機の
ような被制御装置は、「両面複写の作成に関する指令に
ついてはここを押すこと」のような「ヘルプ」メッセー
ジを内蔵している。Help messages may be provided on the controller to assist the controller user in handling a particular controlled device. A controlled device, such as a copier, has a built-in "help" message, such as "press here for commands related to making duplex copies".
【0027】コントローラのユーザに対しては、例えば
「この複写機のフィーダの張力は「x」グラムに調節す
る必要がある」のような指令を提供することができる。The controller user may be provided with instructions such as "the feeder tension in this copier must be adjusted to" x "grams".
【0028】メニュー駆動被制御装置により、コントロ
ーラに対して種々のメニューが提供される。ユーザはこ
のメニューから選択を行うことができる。The menu driven controlled device provides the controller with various menus. The user can make selections from this menu.
【0029】他のコントローラからの個人的通信を受信
して、コントローラ装置に表示することもできる。例え
ば、会議においてユーザにより視聴覚的なプレゼンテー
ションがなされている間、そのユーザはコントローラを
用いて、スライド投影装置及び室内照明を制御すること
ができる。会議の議長のような他のユーザは、「残り時
間5分」のようなメッセージを送ることができる。It is also possible to receive personal communications from other controllers and display them on the controller device. For example, the controller may be used by the user to control the slide projection device and room lighting while the user is presenting an audiovisual presentation at a conference. Other users, such as the conference chair, can send a message such as "5 minutes remaining".
【0030】本発明による無線遠隔制御システムの基本
動作の一例として、非常に特殊なテレビ受像機を所持し
ているユーザがいると仮定する。このテレビ受像機は、
例えば補助コンセントに接続されているポップコーン製
造機に電力を供給するための、切り換え可能な補助コン
セントを備えている。このテレビ受像機はこうして、
「ポップコーン製造」機能を備えている。As an example of the basic operation of the wireless remote control system according to the invention, assume that there is a user who has a very special television set. This TV receiver
For example, a switchable auxiliary outlet is provided for supplying power to a popcorn maker connected to the auxiliary outlet. This TV receiver is like this
It has a "popcorn manufacturing" function.
【0031】テレビ受像機用の一般的な多機能家庭用遠
隔制御装置は、「ポップコーン製造」機能に対する適切
なラベルと共に利用できる、特別なボタン又は特別のユ
ーザインタフェースディスプレイを備えていないことに
留意されたい。一般的なテレビ遠隔制御装置のユーザ
は、例えば、一般的な遠隔制御装置で利用し得る、「S
AP」のラベルの付いた「第2オーディオプログラム」
キーが、実際には「ポップコーン製造」を意味している
ことを覚えるように期待される。It is noted that typical multifunction home remote controls for television sets do not have special buttons or special user interface displays available with appropriate labels for "popcorn making" functions. I want to. A user of a general television remote control device can use, for example, "S
"Second Audio Program" labeled "AP"
It is expected to remember that the key actually means "popcorn making".
【0032】しかしながら、本発明によるコントローラ
システムは、この特定の機能について、インタフェース
スクリーン上の適切なラベルの付いたスクリーンアイコ
ンを用いて、ユーザインタフェースディスプレイをリア
ルタイムで構成することができる。このようにして、本
発明によるコントローラは、通常の機能及び普通でない
機能の双方について、それがその種々の機能に関してテ
レビ受像機にポーリングした場合に、コントローラによ
り得られる情報によりそれ自身を適応させることができ
る。However, the controller system according to the present invention can configure the user interface display in real time for this particular function using screen icons with appropriate labels on the interface screen. In this way, the controller according to the invention adapts itself, for both normal and unusual functions, with the information obtained by the controller when it polls the television for its various functions. You can
【0033】図2は、幾つかの代表的なスクリーンアイ
コンが表示されている、図1の対話式LCDディスプレ
イスクリーン20を示す。これらのアイコンは例えば、ユ
ーザが部屋に入り、ハンドヘルド型コントローラ10のPO
LLボタンを押した場合にLCDディスプレイスクリーン
20に現れる。これらのアイコンには、卓上ランプ22、床
上ランプ24、テレビ受像機26、及びビデオカセットレコ
ーダ28がある。これらのアイコンは、コントローラの直
ぐ近くにある装置に対するポーリングの結果を表わす。
LCDディスプレイスクリーン20に表示される編集ソフ
トキー30は、例えば、必要に応じてテキストを編集又は
挿入するためのソフトキーボードなどを設けることによ
り、スクリーン上に表示されたテキストに対する編集機
能をもたらすために使用することができる。FIG. 2 shows the interactive LCD display screen 20 of FIG. 1 with some representative screen icons displayed. These icons are, for example, when the user enters the room and the PO of the handheld controller 10
LCD display screen when pressing LL button
Appears at 20. These icons include a desk lamp 22, a floor lamp 24, a television receiver 26, and a video cassette recorder 28. These icons represent the results of polling devices in the immediate vicinity of the controller.
The editing softkeys 30 displayed on the LCD display screen 20 provide an editing function for the text displayed on the screen, for example, by providing a soft keyboard for editing or inserting text as necessary. Can be used.
【0034】図3は、卓上ランプ被制御装置の各種の動
作制御のための制御パネルを表示するユーザインタフェ
ースLCDスクリーンを示す。このスクリーン上の項目
は、例えば、ユーザが最初に部屋に入り、部屋の中の利
用可能な装置についてポーリングした場合に表示され
る。FIG. 3 illustrates a user interface LCD screen displaying a control panel for controlling various operations of the desk lamp controlled device. The items on this screen are displayed, for example, when the user first enters the room and polls for available devices in the room.
【0035】図4は、一般的な制御モジュールの機能ブ
ロック図を示す。一般的制御モジュール50は、コントロ
ーラ又は被制御装置の何れかを任意に実現するのに使用
することができる。コントローラの一例は、無線制御シ
ステム用のハンドヘルド型制御ユニットである。被制御
装置の一例は、内蔵型の通信及び制御インタフェース装
置を備えたビデオカセットレコーダである。以下に述べ
るとおり、制御モジュールは部分的には、Eschelon Cor
porationからのライセンスによりMotorola MC143150又
はMC143120として製造されている市販のNeuron通信及び
制御プロセッサ集積回路を使用して実施することができ
る。FIG. 4 shows a functional block diagram of a general control module. The general control module 50 can be used to optionally implement either a controller or a controlled device. One example of a controller is a handheld control unit for a wireless control system. One example of a controlled device is a videocassette recorder with built-in communication and control interface device. As described below, the control module is partly Eschelon Cor
It can be implemented using a commercially available Neuron communication and control processor integrated circuit manufactured as Motorola MC143150 or MC143120 under license from poration.
【0036】コントローラはプロセッサ52を備えてお
り、これは信号線56により、出力信号を赤外線(IR)
インタフェース回路モジュール54の入力端子に伝える出
力端子を備えている。IRインタフェース回路モジュー
ル54の出力端子は、信号線58を通してIR送信機モジュ
ール60の入力端子に接続されている。IR送信機モジュ
ール60はIRインタフェース回路モジュール54から電気
信号を受け取り、適切に符号化された赤外線信号を被制
御装置のIR受信機に送信する。IR受信機モジュール
62は、被制御装置からの適切に符号化された赤外線信号
を受け取り、電気信号を信号線64により、IRインタフ
ェース回路モジュール54の入力端子に伝える。IRイン
タフェース回路モジュール54の出力端子は、信号線66を
介してプロセッサ52の入力端子に接続されている。The controller includes a processor 52, which outputs an output signal to infrared (IR) through a signal line 56.
The interface circuit module 54 has an output terminal for transmitting to an input terminal. The output terminal of the IR interface circuit module 54 is connected to the input terminal of the IR transmitter module 60 through the signal line 58. The IR transmitter module 60 receives the electrical signal from the IR interface circuit module 54 and sends an appropriately encoded infrared signal to the IR receiver of the controlled device. IR receiver module
62 receives the appropriately encoded infrared signal from the controlled device and transmits the electrical signal by signal line 64 to the input terminal of the IR interface circuit module 54. The output terminal of the IR interface circuit module 54 is connected to the input terminal of the processor 52 via a signal line 66.
【0037】プロセッサ52とIRインタフェース回路54
の機能を組み込んだ通信及び制御プロセッサモジュール
は、部分的にはEschlon Corporationからのライセンス
によりMotorola MC143150又はMC143120として製造され
ている市販のNeuron通信及び制御プロセッサ集積回路を
使用して実現することができる。Processor 52 and IR interface circuit 54
A communication and control processor module incorporating the features of can be implemented using a commercially available Neuron communication and control processor integrated circuit manufactured in part as a Motorola MC143150 or MC143120 under license from Eschlon Corporation.
【0038】コントローラとしての用途については、プ
ロセッサ52のI/O端子がバス68を通して、例えば図1
に示されているような対話式LCDディスプレイのよう
な任意のユーザインタフェース装置70に接続される。或
いはまた、ユーザインタフェース装置70は、各々が適応
遠隔制御システムの能力を備えてコントローラとして動
作する、適切にプログラムされたPDA、コンピュー
タ、パーソナルコンピュータ、又はパームトップコンピ
ュータその他の同様な装置を備えることができる。For use as a controller, the I / O terminal of the processor 52 is connected to the bus 68 via a bus 68, for example, as shown in FIG.
Connected to any user interface device 70, such as an interactive LCD display as shown in FIG. Alternatively, user interface device 70 may comprise a suitably programmed PDA, computer, personal computer, or palmtop computer or other similar device, each acting as a controller with the capabilities of an adaptive remote control system. it can.
【0039】被制御装置としての用途については、別の
バス又は信号線72が、プロセッサ52のI/O端子を、例
えば照明装置又はビデオカセットレコーダのような任意
の制御可能装置74に接続する。或いはまた、ユーザイン
タフェース装置70は、適応遠隔制御システムの能力を有
する計器システム、誤楽装置、及び工業用ハードウェア
のような知的装置とインタフェースするコントローラ又
は被制御装置として動作する、各々が適応遠隔制御シス
テムの能力を備え適切にプログラムされたPDA、パー
ソナルコンピュータ、パームトップコンピュータその他
の同様な装置を備えることができる。For use as a controlled device, another bus or signal line 72 connects the I / O terminal of the processor 52 to any controllable device 74, such as a lighting device or a videocassette recorder. Alternatively, the user interface device 70 operates as a controller or controlled device that interfaces with intelligent devices such as instrument systems having the capabilities of adaptive remote control systems, mishaps, and industrial hardware, each adapted. It may comprise a suitably programmed PDA with the capabilities of a remote control system, a personal computer, a palmtop computer or other similar device.
【0040】特定の被制御装置について使用するための
適応遠隔制御システムの能力は、その特定の被制御装置
に関する情報をメモリに記憶させることにより拡張する
ことができる。この情報は、家庭用ステレオシステム、
又は印刷機を制御する特注アドオン、プラグインメモリ
チップのような過去の経歴から、コントローラに既知の
ものとされる。The ability of the adaptive remote control system to use with a particular controlled device can be expanded by storing information about that particular controlled device in memory. This information is a home stereo system,
Or made known to the controller from past history such as custom add-ons controlling printing presses, plug-in memory chips.
【0041】特別なアドオンプログラミングは、PD
A、パーソナルコンピュータ、パームトップコンピュー
タその他の装置用の、プラグインカード又はROM装置
を用いて行われる。この特別なプログラミングは、コン
トローラシステムを、例えば修理/診断コントローラ用
の特定の複写機を制御するよう適応させるのに使用され
る。この種の用途では、被制御装置はコントローラによ
るユーザインタフェースの構成について、より複雑な詳
細をコントローラにダウンロードすることができる。被
制御装置は、装置アイコン又はテキストのような他の記
述のビットマップを、コントローラに提供することがで
きる。或いはまた、編集機能を使用して、ユーザは対話
式LCDディスプレイの編集ソフトキーを選択すること
により被制御装置のテキスト名称を設定し、例えばテキ
ストの入力のためのソフトキーボードディスプレイをも
たらすことができる。The special add-on programming is PD
A plug-in card or ROM device for A, personal computers, palmtop computers and other devices. This special programming is used to adapt the controller system to control a particular copier for a repair / diagnostic controller, for example. In this type of application, the controlled device may download more complex details to the controller regarding the configuration of the user interface by the controller. The controlled device can provide the controller with a bitmap of the device icon or other description such as text. Alternatively, using the edit function, the user can set the text name of the controlled device by selecting the edit softkey on the interactive LCD display, resulting in, for example, a soft keyboard display for entering text. .
【0042】他の機能を被制御装置により提供すること
もできる。例えば、ランプがユーザに見える部屋の中
で、被制御装置はポーリングによる問い合わせを受ける
と直ちに、そのランプに関してEschelonの装置に内蔵さ
れているウィンクコマンドを用いて、その特定のランプ
を明滅させることができる。次いでユーザはその特定の
ランプを選択することができ、またそのランプの名称を
ユーザが設定することができる。Other functions may be provided by the controlled device. For example, in a room where the lamp is visible to the user, as soon as the controlled device is queried by polling, the wink command built into the Eschelon device for that lamp may be used to blink that particular lamp. it can. The user can then select that particular lamp and the name of that lamp can be set by the user.
【0043】或いはまた、被制御装置は各種グラフィッ
クス、メニュー、及びテキストをユーザに提供すること
ができる。Alternatively, the controlled device can provide various graphics, menus, and text to the user.
【0044】図5は、図1の無線ハンドヘルド制御ユニ
ット10の機能ブロック図100を示す。通信及び制御プロ
セッサモジュール102は、図2に関連して説明したよう
に、プロセッサ機能及びIRインタフェース回路を備え
ており、これらは部分的にNeuron通信及び制御プロセッ
サ集積回路を使用して実現することができる。モジュー
ル102のIR通信出力端子は、信号線104によってIR送
信機106の入力端子に接続されている。モジュール102の
IR通信入力端子は、信号線108によってIR受信機110
の出力端子に接続されている。FIG. 5 shows a functional block diagram 100 of the wireless handheld control unit 10 of FIG. The communications and control processor module 102 includes processor functionality and IR interface circuitry, as described in connection with FIG. 2, which may be implemented, in part, using Neuron communications and control processor integrated circuits. it can. The IR communication output terminal of the module 102 is connected to the input terminal of the IR transmitter 106 by the signal line 104. The IR communication input terminal of the module 102 is connected to the IR receiver 110 by the signal line 108.
Is connected to the output terminal of.
【0045】図1のハンドヘルド型コントローラ10は、
接触感知式LCDスクリーンを備えており、このスクリ
ーンはディスプレイとして、またユーザからのコマンド
及び制御入力を入力する手段として使用される。LCD
スクリーンはディスプレイユニット112として示されて
おり、これはバス114を通してモジュール102の出力端子
に接続されている。ユーザからのコマンド及び制御入力
は、バス118を介して接触感知式コマンド及び制御入力
ユニット116により供給されるものとして示してある。The handheld controller 10 of FIG.
It is equipped with a touch-sensitive LCD screen, which is used as a display and as a means to enter command and control inputs from the user. LCD
The screen is shown as display unit 112, which is connected to the output of module 102 through bus 114. Command and control input from the user is shown as provided by touch-sensitive command and control input unit 116 via bus 118.
【0046】図5は、通信及び制御プロセッサモジュー
ル102を、2つの処理機能を有するものとして示してい
る。1つの機能は、例えばNeuron通信及び制御プロセッ
サ集積回路により実現されるIRリンクプロセッサ120
により提供される。もう1つの機能はプロセッサ122に
より提供され、ディスプレイの生成と、ユーザインタフ
ェースプロセッサとして使用される。プロセッサ120, 1
22はバス124, 126で相互にリンクされている。FIG. 5 illustrates the communication and control processor module 102 as having two processing functions. One function is, for example, an IR link processor 120 implemented by a Neuron communication and control processor integrated circuit.
Provided by. Another function is provided by the processor 122 and is used for display generation and as a user interface processor. Processor 120, 1
22 are linked to each other by buses 124 and 126.
【0047】図6は、分散システム用の市販のコマンド
及び制御プロセッサ130の、基本的な素子及びアーキテ
クチャのブロック図を示す。このプロセッサは、適応遠
隔制御システムのコントローラ又は被制御装置を実施す
るのに適しており、EchelonNeuron集積回路と呼ばれて
いる。これは例えば、Motorola社からMC143120として入
手できる。Neuron装置の集合は、ローカルオペレーティ
ングネットワーク(LON)として知られている。Eche
lon Neuron集積回路は、総括的にLONTalkネットワーク
技術として知られているハードウェア、ソフトウェア、
及びファームウェアプロトコルの広範な集合を実現する
ものであり、センサ及び制御装置からの入力を知的に処
理するのに必要なすべてのキー機能を備えると共に、制
御情報を種々のネットワーク媒体を通して伝播するのに
必要なキー機能のすべてを備えている。Neuron集積回路
及び開発環境は、分散型検出及び制御ネットワークの容
易な実現をもたらし、ネットワーク設置後の柔軟な再構
成能力を有し、ネットワーク上でLONTalkプロトコルメ
ッセージを管理する能力を有し、またシステム開発のた
めのオブジェクト指向の高レベル環境をもたらすと宣伝
されている。Neuron集積回路は3つのプロセッサを備
え、その各々はIntel 8051 12MHz装置とほぼ同じ性能を
有している。各々のNeuron集積回路は、独自の48ビット
のシリアル番号により与えられる固有の識別性を備えて
いる。FIG. 6 shows a block diagram of the basic elements and architecture of a commercial command and control processor 130 for distributed systems. This processor is suitable for implementing the controller or controlled device of an adaptive remote control system and is called an Echelon Neuron integrated circuit. It is available, for example, from Motorola as MC143120. The collection of Neuron devices is known as the Local Operating Network (LON). Eche
The lon Neuron integrated circuit is hardware, software, commonly known as LONTalk network technology.
And provides a comprehensive set of firmware protocols, with all the key functions necessary to intelligently process inputs from sensors and controllers, and to propagate control information through various network media. It has all the key functions needed for. Neuron integrated circuit and development environment provide easy implementation of distributed detection and control network, flexible reconfiguration capability after network installation, ability to manage LONTalk protocol messages on the network, and system Advertised to provide an object-oriented, high-level environment for development. The Neuron integrated circuit has three processors, each of which has about the same performance as the Intel 8051 12MHz device. Each Neuron integrated circuit has a unique identity provided by a unique 48-bit serial number.
【0048】Neuron集積回路のプロセッサ132の1つ
は、Neuron間で確実なメッセージ伝送を行うために、完
全なISOプロトコルスタックを実現している。ISO
プロトコルスタックは、単一のLONにおける多数のNe
uronノードをサポートしている。ISOプロトコルスタ
ックはまた、確認済みメッセージをサポートする公開か
ぎ暗号方式に基づく機構を備えている。確認済みメッセ
ージは、適応遠隔制御システム装置が、特定の装置制御
コマンドに対する限られたアクセスを承諾できるように
する。例えば、複写機の修理員は複写機に対する保守コ
マンドへの確認済みアクセスを有するが、複写機のユー
ザは複写機に対する通常の動作コマンドにしかアクセス
できない。One of the Neuron integrated circuit processors 132 implements a complete ISO protocol stack for reliable message transmission between Neurons. ISO
The protocol stack uses multiple Ne in a single LON.
Supports uron nodes. The ISO protocol stack also provides a mechanism based on public key cryptography that supports confirmed messages. The confirmed message allows the adaptive remote control system device to grant limited access to certain device control commands. For example, a copier repairman has confirmed access to maintenance commands to the copier, but the copier user has access only to normal operating commands to the copier.
【0049】Neuron集積回路の第2のプロセッサ134
は、種々の伝送媒体へのアクセスを制御する。これらの
伝送媒体には、IR、ツイストペア及び無線リンクがあ
るが、これらに限定されるものではない。これらの種々
の伝送媒体には、様々な量の補助回路が必要である。I
Rは、適応遠隔制御システムの用途に最も良く適した媒
体であると考えられる。被制御装置には、Neuronと、被
制御装置と適応遠隔制御システムのコントローラとの間
に双方向IRリンクをもたらすための付加的な回路が必
要である。IRリンクには特定の範囲及び帯域幅条件が
あり、また2以上のコントローラからの信号の間での衝
突を管理するためのプロトコルを有している。Second Processor of Neuron Integrated Circuit 134
Controls access to various transmission media. These transmission media include, but are not limited to, IR, twisted pair and wireless links. These various transmission media require varying amounts of auxiliary circuitry. I
R is considered to be the best suited medium for adaptive remote control system applications. The controlled device requires additional circuitry to provide a bi-directional IR link between Neuron and the controller of the controlled remote control system. The IR link has specific range and bandwidth requirements and has a protocol for managing collisions between signals from more than one controller.
【0050】Neuron集積回路の第3のプロセッサ136
は、ユーザ用途専用とされる。このプロセッサは、かな
りの量の用途機能を含むことができる。このプロセッサ
はまた、適応遠隔制御システムのコントローラと交信す
るのに必要なコードをも備えている。適応遠隔制御シス
テムのコントローラと交信するのに必要なコードは、適
応遠隔制御システムのポーリングメッセージを認識し、
これに応答する。このコードはまた制御/状態変数を発
生し、必要に応じて補助情報を発生する。ハードウェア
及びソフトウェアプロトコルのLONTalk集合は、制御/
状態変数及び補助情報オペレーションの双方を、適応遠
隔制御システムについての比較的少量の特定コードでサ
ポートする。Neuron Integrated Circuit Third Processor 136
Are for user use only. This processor can include a significant amount of application functionality. The processor also contains the code necessary to communicate with the controller of the adaptive remote control system. The code required to communicate with the controller of the adaptive remote control system recognizes the polling message of the adaptive remote control system,
Respond to this. This code also generates control / state variables and auxiliary information as needed. LONTalk aggregation of hardware and software protocols, control /
Both state variables and auxiliary information operations are supported with a relatively small amount of specific code for adaptive remote control systems.
【0051】RAMセクション138及びEEPROMセクショ
ン140は、オンチップメモリ能力をもたらす。RAM section 138 and EEPROM section 140 provide on-chip memory capability.
【0052】Neuron集積回路は、アドレスバス142及び
データバス144を備えている。ネットワーク通信ポート1
46は、5本のネットワーク通信ピンを備えている。入出
力セクション148は11本の入出力ピンを備え、2個の内
部タイマ/カウンタを備えている。The Neuron integrated circuit comprises an address bus 142 and a data bus 144. Network communication port 1
The 46 has five network communication pins. The input / output section 148 has 11 input / output pins and has two internal timers / counters.
【0053】MC143120の代わりに、MC143150を使用する
こともできる。MC143150は備えているオンチップメモリ
の数は少いが、外部バス及び制御線を備えて外部メモリ
と交信する。Instead of MC143120, MC143150 can also be used. The MC143150 has a small number of on-chip memories, but it has an external bus and control lines to communicate with the external memory.
【0054】被制御装置についての特定の実施例 ビデオカセットレコーダ:図7は、Neuron通信及び制御
プロセッサ集積回路を含むビデオカセットレコーダ(V
CR)装置150を示す。IR送受信ポート152が、適応遠
隔制御システムの無線ハンドヘルド型遠隔制御装置によ
る、ビデオカセットレコーダへのアクセスをもたらす。Specific Embodiment for Controlled Devices Videocassette recorder: FIG. 7 shows a videocassette recorder (V) containing Neuron communication and control processor integrated circuits.
CR) device 150 is shown. An IR transmit / receive port 152 provides access to the video cassette recorder by the wireless handheld remote controller of the adaptive remote control system.
【0055】図8は、図7のビデオカセットレコーダ/
適応遠隔制御システムの機能ブロック図を示す。ビデオ
カセットレコーダ機構154は、テープ搬送及びヘッド制
御装置を含み、これらはビデオカセットレコーダ150の
エンクロージャ内に収容されたVCRマスタ制御プロセ
ッサ156により制御される。IRリンクプロセッサ158
が、Neuron集積回路により作られている。IRリンクプ
ロッセサ158とVCRマスタ制御プロッセサとの間の通
信は、相互接続バス160を介して行われる。IR送信機1
61はバス162により、IRリンクプロッセサ158に接続さ
れている。またIR受信機164がバス166により、IRリ
ンクプロッセサ158に接続されている。FIG. 8 shows the video cassette recorder / of FIG.
1 shows a functional block diagram of an adaptive remote control system. Videocassette recorder mechanism 154 includes tape transport and head controls, which are controlled by VCR master control processor 156 housed within the enclosure of videocassette recorder 150. IR link processor 158
Is made by the Neuron integrated circuit. Communication between the IR link processor 158 and the VCR master control processor is via interconnect bus 160. IR transmitter 1
The bus 162 connects to the IR link processor 158 by a bus 162. Further, the IR receiver 164 is connected to the IR link processor 158 by the bus 166.
【0056】従来の専用の遠隔制御装置によるビデオカ
セットレコーダの動作のために、在来のIR遠隔制御受
信機168は、IR受信機164からのバス166に接続された
入力端子を備えている。在来のIR遠隔制御受信機168
の出力端子は、バス170によって、VCRマスタ制御プ
ロセッサ156の入力端子に接続されている。For operation of the video cassette recorder by a conventional dedicated remote controller, the conventional IR remote control receiver 168 has an input terminal connected to the bus 166 from the IR receiver 164. Conventional IR remote control receiver 168
Is connected to the input terminal of VCR master control processor 156 by bus 170.
【0057】図9は、ビデオカセットレコーダの用途に
ついての対話式ディスプレイスクリーンを示している。FIG. 9 shows an interactive display screen for a videocassette recorder application.
【0058】ビデオカセットレコーダ用途についての疑
似コード 以下に示すのは、適応遠隔制御システム(ARCS)と
両立するビデオカセットレコーダ被制御装置についての
疑似コードの断片である。Pseudo Code for Video Cassette Recorder Applications The following is a pseudo code fragment for an Adaptive Remote Control System (ARCS) compatible video cassette recorder controlled device.
【0059】 when (msgarrives[ARCSpoll]) /*ARCSコントローラが 制御可能な装置を探索している。自分自身を識別*/ { sendreply( /***************** *総称的ヘッダ情報* *****************/ msgsender(currentmsg),/*要求に応答*/ ARCSpollresponse, /*メッセージ型式を応答*/ my48bituid, /*固有の識別子*/ vcrdevicetype, /*総称的装置型式*/ /********************* *制御/状態変数の記述* *********************/ askfordetails /*多くの制御/状態オプションがある。When (msg arrives [ARCS poll]) / * The ARCS controller is searching for a controllable device. Identify yourself * / {send reply (/ ***************** * Generic header information * ***************** / msg sender (current msg), / * respond to request * / ARCS poll response, / * respond with message type * / my 48bit uid, / * unique identifier * / vcr device type, / * Generic device type * / / ********************* * Control / state variable description * ********** *********** / ask for details / * Many control / status options.
【0060】 興味があるならコントローラに詳細を 尋ねさせる。*/ ); }; when(msgarrives[ACRSdetailreq]) */コントローラがより詳細な 情報を要求*/ { sendreply( /***************** *総称的ヘッダ情報* *****************/ msgsender(currentmsg), /*要求に応答*/ ARCSdetailresponse, /*メッセージ型式を応答*/ my48bituid, /*固有の識別子*/ vcrdevicetype, /*総称的装置型式*/ /********************* *制御/状態変数の記述* *********************/ encodecontrolvar( /*制御変数の詳細をパッケージ化*/ mainpower, /*内部電源投入変数*/ "Power" /*ユーザに意味のある記述*/ ), encodecontrolvar( /*制御変数の詳細をパッケージ化*/ tunedchannel, /*現在の同調チャンネル*/ "Channel" /*ユーザに意味のある記述*/ ), ... ); }; このコードの例は、制御装置においてポーリングメッセ
ージに対する2段階応答を行っていることに留意された
い。応答の最初の段階は、ビデオカセットレコーダ装置
の簡単な記述を含む。第2の詳細応答段階は、制御装置
が更なる詳細を要求した場合にだけ使用される。2段階
以上の応答も可能であるが、必要ではない。Ask the controller to ask for details if you are interested. * /);}; when (msg arrives [ACRS detail req]) * / The controller requests more detailed information * / (send reply (/ ***************** * Generic header information * ***************** / msg sender (current msg), / * respond to request * / ARCS detail response, / * respond with message type * / my 48bit uid, / * unique identifier * / vcr device type, / * Generic device type * / / ********************* * Control / state variable description * ********** *********** / encode control var (/ * Package control variable details * / main power, / * Internal power-on variable * / "Power" / * User meaningful description * /), encode control var (/ * Package control variable details * / tuned channel, / * Current tuning channel * / "Channel" / * User meaningful description * /), ...);}; This code example shows a two-step response to a polling message in the controller. Please note that The first stage of the response includes a brief description of the videocassette recorder device. The second detail response stage is used only if the controller requests further details. More than two levels of response are possible, but not necessary.
【0061】パームトップコンピュータ 図10は、遠隔制御装置として、又は被制御装置として使
用することができるシステム構成のブロック図を示して
いる。この構成は、適応遠隔制御システムの付属プラグ
インカード202が配置される付属スロットを有する、パ
ームトップコンピュータのような既存のコンピュータ装
置200を使用している。このカード202には、Neuron集積
回路のような、IRリンクプロッセサ204が入ってい
る。IRリンクプロッセサ204は、バス206を通してパー
ムトップコンピュータ装置200と交信する。IRリンク
プロッセサは、送受信機信号を信号線210を通してIR
送信機回路208に送る。IRリンクプロッセサは、受信
機信号をIR受信機回路212から信号線214を通して受け
取る。代替的な構成では、IRリンクの代わりに有線通
信リンクが使用される。既存のコンピュータ装置200に
ついてのプラグインカード202は、インテリジェント適
応遠隔制御ユニットとして動作するようにプログラムさ
れている。Palmtop Computer FIG. 10 shows a block diagram of a system configuration that can be used as a remote control device or as a controlled device. This configuration uses an existing computing device 200, such as a palmtop computer, that has an accessory slot in which an adaptive remote control system accessory plug-in card 202 is located. The card 202 contains an IR link processor 204, such as a Neuron integrated circuit. IR link processor 204 communicates with palmtop computing device 200 via bus 206. The IR link processor transmits the transceiver signal to the IR through the signal line 210.
Send to transmitter circuit 208. The IR link processor receives the receiver signal from the IR receiver circuit 212 on signal line 214. In an alternative configuration, a wired communication link is used instead of the IR link. The plug-in card 202 for the existing computing device 200 is programmed to operate as an intelligent adaptive remote control unit.
【0062】IR又は同様の制御チャンネルと、適応遠
隔制御システムと両立する装置を実現するに充分な処理
能力とを既に備えている、パームトップ又は他の装置を
使用した適応遠隔制御システムのコントローラ又は被制
御装置の代替的な実施例では、ハードウェアを追加する
必要がない。既存のプロッセサ及び通信リンクは、プリ
ンタアクセス又はファイルサーバアクセスのような既存
の機能を行うのに加えて、ARCS装置として機能する
ようにプログラムされる。A controller of an adaptive remote control system using a palmtop or other device that already has an IR or similar control channel and sufficient processing power to provide a device compatible with the adaptive remote control system or In alternative embodiments of the controlled device, no additional hardware is required. Existing processors and communication links are programmed to function as ARCS devices in addition to performing existing functions such as printer access or file server access.
【0063】照明装置 図11は、ランプ装置252を制御するための被制御装置構
成250のブロック図を示す。ランプ252には、電力コント
ローラ装置256の出力端子から電力線254に供給される、
制御電圧又は電流が供給される。電力コントローラ装置
256には、電源プラグ260により表わされているようにし
て、例えば適切な電源に接続されている電力線258を介
して交流電力が供給される。電力コントローラ装置256
に対する制御信号は、Neuron集積回路のような専用の通
信及び制御プロッセサ264のI/O端子から、制御線262
により供給される。Neuronプロセッサ264は、ランプ252
及びその電力コントローラ256から成る被制御装置に対
し、通信及び制御機能をもたらす。オンオフスイッチ26
6に触れることにより、ランプ252をNeuronプロセッサ26
4を介してオンオフさせることができる。上げ/下げス
イッチ270は、光の強さを制御する。被制御装置に対す
るNeuronプロセッサ264との外部通信は、信号バス276を
通してプロセッサ264の端子に接続されているIR送信
機/受信機モジュール274を介して達成される。矢印278
は、Neuronコントローラ264からの利用可能性信号及び
状態信号の伝達を示す。矢印280は、ハンドヘルドコン
トローラのような、本発明による適応遠隔コントローラ
装置282からのポーリング信号及び制御信号の受け取り
を示す。Illumination Device FIG. 11 shows a block diagram of a controlled device configuration 250 for controlling a lamp device 252. The lamp 252 is supplied to the power line 254 from the output terminal of the power controller device 256,
A control voltage or current is supplied. Power controller equipment
AC power is supplied to 256, as represented by a power plug 260, for example, via a power line 258 connected to a suitable power source. Power controller device 256
Control signals to the control line 262 from a dedicated communication and control processor 264 I / O terminal such as a Neuron integrated circuit.
Supplied by Neuron Processor 264, Lamp 252
And its power controller 256 to provide controlled and communication functions to the controlled device. On-off switch 26
Lamp 252 by touching 6 Neuron Processor 26
Can be turned on and off via 4. The up / down switch 270 controls the intensity of light. External communication with the Neuron processor 264 for the controlled device is accomplished via an IR transmitter / receiver module 274 that is connected to terminals of the processor 264 via signal bus 276. Arrow 278
Shows the transmission of availability and status signals from the Neuron controller 264. Arrow 280 indicates receipt of polling and control signals from an adaptive remote controller device 282 according to the present invention, such as a handheld controller.
【0064】遠隔コントローラ装置282は、信号バス288
を通してIR送信機/受信機モジュール286に接続され
ているNeuron通信及び制御プロセッサ284を備えてい
る。接触感知式スクリーンのようなディスプレイ装置29
0が、前述したようにユーザインタフェース及びディス
プレイとして設けられている。The remote controller device 282 has a signal bus 288.
A Neuron Communications and Control Processor 284 connected to an IR transmitter / receiver module 286 through the. Display device such as a touch-sensitive screen 29
0 is provided as the user interface and the display as described above.
【0065】図11の構成は、ランプ252を本発明による
適応可能な遠隔コントローラ装置282によりポーリング
し且つ制御することができるようにプログラムされた、
Neuron集積回路を使用する被制御照明装置として機能す
る。本発明による遠隔コントローラ282は、その直ぐ近
くにあって制御に利用し得る被制御装置の組に対して、
リアルタイムで適応する。例えば、ユーザが適応遠隔制
御装置282を1つの部屋から別の部屋へ持ち運ぶと、コ
ントローラはその別の部屋にある、ランプ252のような
新たな装置の存在を感知する。なぜなら、そのランプに
対してプログラムされているコントローラが、適応遠隔
コントローラのポーリング信号に応答するからである。
コントローラはかかる新たな装置に適応し、ユーザに対
して、上記で図3に示したような「ランプ オン/オ
フ」制御アイコン及び「照度」制御アイコンを提示す
る。The configuration of FIG. 11 is programmed so that the lamp 252 can be polled and controlled by the adaptive remote controller device 282 according to the present invention,
It functions as a controlled lighting device that uses a Neuron integrated circuit. The remote controller 282 according to the present invention, for a set of controlled devices in its immediate vicinity and available for control,
Adapt in real time. For example, when a user carries the adaptive remote control 282 from one room to another, the controller senses the presence of a new device, such as a lamp 252, in the other room. This is because the controller programmed for that lamp responds to the polling signal of the adaptive remote controller.
The controller adapts to such a new device and presents the user with the "lamp on / off" control icon and the "illuminance" control icon as shown in FIG. 3 above.
【0066】ランプ制御の用途についての疑似コード 以下に示すのは、適応遠隔制御システム(ARCS)と
両立するランプに対する疑似コードの断片である。Pseudo Code for Lamp Control Applications The following is a pseudo code fragment for a lamp compatible with an Adaptive Remote Control System (ARCS).
【0067】 when (msgarrives[ARCSpoll]) /*ARCSコントローラが 制御可能な装置を探索している。自分自身を識別*/ { sendreply( /***************** *総称的ヘッダ情報* *****************/ msgsender(currentmsg),/*要求に応答*/ ARCSpollresponse, /*メッセージ型式を応答*/ my48bituid, /*固有の識別子*/ lampdevicetype, /*総称的装置型式*/ /********************* *制御/状態変数の記述* *********************/ encodecontrolvar( /*制御変数の詳細をパッケージ化*/ mainpower, /*内部電源投入変数*/ "ON/OFF" /*ユーザに意味のある記述*/ ), encodecontrolvar( /*制御変数の詳細をパッケージ化*/ intensity, /*ランプの明るさの設定*/ "Intensity" /*ユーザに意味のある記述*/ ), ); }; この簡単なランプ制御装置は、適応遠隔制御システムポ
ーリング装置への単一の応答によって完全に記述される
ことに留意されたい。When (msg arrives [ARCS poll]) / * The ARCS controller is searching for a controllable device. Identify yourself * / {send reply (/ ***************** * Generic header information * ***************** / msg sender (current msg), / * respond to request * / ARCS poll response, / * respond with message type * / my 48bit uid, / * unique identifier * / lamp device type, / * Generic device type * / / ********************* * Control / state variable description * ********** *********** / encode control var (/ * Package control variable details * / main power, / * Internal power-on variable * / "ON / OFF" / * User meaningful description * /), encode control var (/ * Package details of control variables * / intensity, / * Set lamp brightness * / "Intensity" / * User meaningful description * /),);}; This simple lamp controller Note that is completely described by a single response to the adaptive remote control system polling device.
【0068】温度制御の用途 図12は、簡単な温度制御システム300のブロック図を示
す。Neuron集積回路のような、専用の通信及び制御プロ
セッサ302が、対話式LCD表示装置のスクリーン上に
「温度設定」ユーザインタフェースアイコン302を生成
する。温度センサ306は信号線308を通して、Neuronプロ
セッサ302の幾つかのI/O端子に接続されている。Neu
ronプロセッサ302と適応遠隔制御装置との間の通信は、
Neuronプロセッサ302のI/O端子の幾つかに接続されている
IR送信機/受信機モジュール310により処理される。Temperature Control Application FIG. 12 shows a block diagram of a simple temperature control system 300. A dedicated communication and control processor 302, such as a Neuron integrated circuit, produces a "set temperature" user interface icon 302 on the screen of the interactive LCD display. The temperature sensor 306 is connected via signal line 308 to several I / O terminals of the Neuron Processor 302. Neu
Communication between the ron processor 302 and the adaptive remote controller is
It is processed by an IR transmitter / receiver module 310 connected to some of the I / O terminals of Neuron processor 302.
【0069】ツイストペアインタフェースモジュール
が、Neuronプロセッサ302のI/O端子と、ツイストペ
ア信号線314との間でインタフェースをもたらす。ツイ
ストペア信号線314は、暖炉コントローラモジュール316
に接続されており、このモジュールは、周囲の温度が温
度設定ユーザインタフェースアイコン304を使用してユ
ーザが設定した温度よりも低いことを示す温度センサ30
6に応答して、暖炉を作動させる。Neuron302と暖炉コン
トローラ316との間のリンクは、在来のLONTalkプロトコ
ルを使用している。種々の機能及びユーザインタフェー
スを実現するために、図4及び図6に関連して説明した
ものと同様の、Neuronプロセッサに対する適切なコンピ
ュータコードが提供されている。A twisted pair interface module provides an interface between the I / O terminals of Neuron Processor 302 and twisted pair signal lines 314. Twisted Pair Signal Line 314, Fireplace Controller Module 316
Connected to the temperature sensor 30 that indicates that the ambient temperature is lower than the temperature set by the user using the temperature setting user interface icon 304.
In response to 6, activate the fireplace. The link between the Neuron 302 and the fireplace controller 316 uses the conventional LONTalk protocol. Appropriate computer code for the Neuron processor, similar to that described in connection with FIGS. 4 and 6, is provided to implement various functions and user interfaces.
【0070】その他の用途 インテリジェント適応ハンドヘルド型コントローラ装置
の家庭でのユーザが、複写機修理員でもあると仮定す
る。仕事をしている間、このユーザは顧客による修理/
保守呼び出しについて、同じハンドヘルド型制御装置を
使用することができる。修理しようとする複写機のある
部屋にコントローラを持ち込むと、コントローラはその
部屋の領域にポーリングし、それ自身をその複写機に合
わせて構成する。コントローラのディスプレイスクリー
ンに設けられたユーザディスプレイには、保守呼び出し
に際して複写機の修理員が必要とする特定の状態及び制
御情報が含まれる。これらの状態及び制御機能は、コン
トローラの確認を必要とし、複写機の通常のユーザには
利用することができない。Other Applications Assume that the home user of the intelligent adaptive handheld controller device is also a copier repairman. While working, this user can
The same handheld controller can be used for maintenance calls. When the controller is brought into the room with the copier to be repaired, the controller polls the area of the room and configures itself for the copier. The user display provided on the controller display screen contains specific status and control information needed by copier technicians for maintenance calls. These states and control functions require verification of the controller and are not available to the ordinary user of the copier.
【0071】ハンドヘルド型コントローラ装置の使用の
別の例として、会議におけるスピーカーは、話の間又は
プレゼンテーションの間にコントローラを使用して、ス
ライド投影装置によるスライドの提示、及び室内灯の制
御のような機能を管理することができる。コントローラ
は「残り時間5分」の警告メッセージをディスプレイス
クリーンに表示するようプログラムすることができ、こ
の場合に警告メッセージは、会議の議長により別のハン
ドヘルド型遠隔制御装置を用いて送られる。この例で
は、適応遠隔制御システム装置で可能な、デュアルコン
トローラ/被制御装置の能力を活用している。As another example of the use of a handheld controller device, a speaker in a conference may use the controller during a talk or presentation, such as presenting slides with a slide projection device and controlling interior lights. Can manage functions. The controller can be programmed to display a "5 minutes remaining" warning message on the display screen, in which case the warning message is sent by the chair of the conference using another handheld remote control. This example takes advantage of the dual controller / controlled device capabilities possible with an adaptive remote control system device.
【0072】前の例における会議議長からのメッセージ
は、本発明によるコントローラ装置のメッセージ通信の
特徴を例証している。適応遠隔制御システムの基本的な
コントローラ装置の無線通信、及びユーザインタフェー
スディスプレイの使用については、多数の他の特定の、
又は特別仕立ての用途がある。特定の用途の1つは、デ
ータブック及び電話番号を提供することであろう。The message from the conference chair in the previous example illustrates the messaging feature of the controller device according to the present invention. Regarding the basic controller device wireless communication of the adaptive remote control system, and the use of the user interface display, there are a number of other specific,
Or, it has a special purpose. One particular application would be to provide data books and telephone numbers.
【0073】付加的に、コントローラは種々の特別の業
務上及び産業上の用途をサポートするのに充分な計算能
力及び記憶容量を備えて構成することができる。特定の
特別仕立ての用途には、例えば、大形印刷機又は同様の
産業用装置についての携帯用コントローラがある。本発
明によるコントローラ装置及びシステムは、多くの特別
の機能を有することができる。これらの機能は、ユーザ
又は技術者が機械の周り、或いは一定の領域内を歩いて
いる間に遭遇する可能性のある、種々のステーションの
機能に合わせて仕立てることができる。Additionally, the controller can be configured with sufficient computing power and storage capacity to support a variety of special commercial and industrial applications. Specific tailored applications include, for example, portable controllers for large presses or similar industrial equipment. The controller device and system according to the present invention can have many special features. These features can be tailored to the capabilities of various stations that a user or technician may encounter while walking around the machine or within a given area.
【0074】コントローラが被制御装置からの情報を、
ディスプレイスクリーンを構成せずに処理可能とするこ
とも考えられる。The controller sends information from the controlled device to
It is conceivable that processing can be performed without configuring the display screen.
【0075】コントローラの機能は、既存のシステムに
より実行されるアドオン機能とすることができる。The function of the controller can be an add-on function performed by an existing system.
【0076】例えば図12を参照して前述したとおり、本
発明は在来のLONTalkプロトコルを利用することができ
る。LONTalkプロトコルは2種類の一般的メッセージ、
即ちアプリケーションメッセージ及びネットワーク管理
メッセージをサポートする。Neuronはすべて、両方の型
式のメッセージをサポートしている。ネットワーク管理
メッセージは典型的には、LONTalk回路を構成し又は監
視するのに使用される。このメッセージはまた、適応遠
隔制御システムを使用可能にする。For example, as described above with reference to FIG. 12, the present invention can utilize the conventional LONTalk protocol. The LONTalk protocol has two general types of messages,
That is, it supports application messages and network management messages. Neuron all supports both types of messages. Network management messages are typically used to configure or monitor LONTalk circuits. This message also enables the adaptive remote control system.
【0077】ローカルオペレーティングネットワーク内
のすべての、又は選択されたNeuronを識別するために、
QueryIDネットワーク管理メッセージを使用することが
できる。この問い合わせに対する応答には、応答する側
の48ビットNeuronIDと、プログラムIDが含まれる。
この応答情報は、後のメッセージを応答ノードに対して
明確にアドレス指定するのに充分なものである。To identify all or selected Neurons in the local operating network,
The QueryID network management message can be used. The response to this inquiry contains the responding 48-bit Neuron ID and the program ID.
This reply information is sufficient to specifically address subsequent messages to the reply node.
【0078】ReadMemory及びQueryNetVariableConfigの
ような、後のネットワーク管理メッセージを用いて、応
答するNeuronからの内部情報にアクセスすることができ
る。これらのメッセージを使用して、コントローラNeur
onは、「適応遠隔制御V1.O.」のような、標準的な自己
記述ストリングを有する入力ネットワーク変数を探すこ
とができる。このストリングが見つかったならば、応答
ノードは前述したように、自己適応遠隔制御システムと
両立性があるものとみなされ、被制御装置として機能す
ることができる。Later network management messages, such as ReadMemory and QueryNetVariableConfig, can be used to access internal information from the responding Neuron. Using these messages the controller Neuro
on can look for input network variables with standard self-describing strings, such as "adaptive remote control V1.O.". If this string is found, the responding node is considered compatible with the self-adaptive remote control system, as described above, and can act as a controlled device.
【0079】制御装置はこの場合に、標準的な自己記述
ストリングを有する入力ネットワーク変数を修正するこ
とができる。この修正には確認を使用して、無許可のコ
ントローラによる何らかの制御を防止することができ
る。被制御ノードは、このネットワーク変数の修正を検
出する「when」節を含む。修正に応じて、被制御ノード
は制御可能な変数のリストを制御ノードに返す。制御ノ
ードのアドレスは、Neuron C言語により与えられるnv
inaddr値で入手することができる。The controller can then modify the input network variable with the standard self-describing string. Confirmation can be used for this modification to prevent any control by unauthorized controllers. The controlled node includes a "when" clause that detects the modification of this network variable. Depending on the modification, the controlled node returns a list of controllable variables to the controlling node. The address of the control node is nv given in Neuron C language.
in It can be obtained with the addr value.
【0080】 例示的なコード断片は次のとおりである: network input SNVTstrasc nvicontroller; /*コントローラ装置の名称を含む*/ nvinaddrtype controlleraddr; /*話しかけているコントローラのネットワークアドレス*/ when (nvupdateoccurs (nvicontroller)) { /*コントローラが「ポーリング」をしている*/ controlleraddr = nvinaddr; /*ポーリングしているコントローラのアドレス*/ /*コントローラ装置のascii名称を有している nvicontroller*/ /*遠隔制御に利用可能とする制御及び状態変数の 各々についてのネットワーク変数索引をリストした 明確な応答を構築しコントローラに送出*/ } ネットワーク変数の更新を伝達することは、上述の制御
システムの実施に際しての別の関心分野である。通常の
用途では、入力ネットワーク変数と出力ネットワーク変
数との間の接続は、ネットワーク管理メッセージを使用
して変数を結び付けることにより作られる。出力ネット
ワーク変数の更新が次いで、ネットワーク変数更新アプ
リケーションメッセージにより、結び付けられた入力ネ
ットワーク変数を有するNeuronへと自動的に伝播され
る。An exemplary code fragment is as follows: network input SNVT str asc nvi controller; / * Contains the name of the controller device * / nv in addr type controller addr; / * network address of the talking controller * / when (nv update occurs (nvi controller)) {/ * The controller is "polling" * / controller addr = nv in addr; / * address of the polling controller * / / * nvi that has the ascii name of the controller device controller * / / * Construct a clear response listing the network variable index for each of the control and state variables made available to the remote control and send it to the controller * /} Communicating the network variable update is as described above. Another area of concern in implementing control systems. In a typical application, the connection between the input network variable and the output network variable is made by binding the variables using network management messages. The output network variable update is then automatically propagated by a network variable update application message to the Neuron with the associated input network variable.
【0081】ネットワーク変数更新メッセージの経路指
定は、接続に関与するNeuronのEEPROMにある表により支
配される。入力変数と出力変数との間の接続を確立する
には、接続に参加しているNeuronのEEPROMを修正するこ
とが必要である。残念ながら、EEPROMは限られた回数し
か修正できず、その後は故障してしまう。この修正サイ
クルの回数は大きく、約10,000サイクル以上ではある
が、有限のものである。有限数の利用可能なEEPROM修正
サイクルに近付かないような仕方で制御システムを実現
するということは、妥当な要求事項である。幸いなこと
に、ネットワーク変数の更新は、明確なアドレス指定に
より送ることができ、これによりコントローラと被制御
Neuronとの間に接続を構築する必要性が回避される。The routing of network variable update messages is governed by a table in the Neuron EEPROM responsible for the connection. To establish a connection between an input variable and an output variable, it is necessary to modify the EEPROM of the Neuron participating in the connection. Unfortunately, the EEPROM can only be modified a limited number of times and then fails. The number of this correction cycle is large, about 10,000 cycles or more, but finite. Implementing the control system in a manner that does not approach the finite number of available EEPROM modification cycles is a reasonable requirement. Fortunately, updates to network variables can be sent by explicit addressing, which allows the controller and controlled
The need to establish a connection with Neuron is avoided.
【0082】同様にして、ネットワーク変数フェッチメ
ッセージを使用して、接続を確立せずに変数の値を読み
取ることができる。これらのメッセージは、状態変数の
状態を監視するためにポーリング形式で用いることがで
きる。Similarly, a network variable fetch message can be used to read the value of a variable without establishing a connection. These messages can be used in a polled fashion to monitor the state of state variables.
【0083】本発明の特定の実施例のこれまでの説明
は、例示及び説明の目的で提示したものである。それら
は完璧を期したり、本発明をまさに開示した形態に限定
しようとしたりするものではなく、上記の教示に照らせ
ば多数の修正及び変形が可能なことは自明である。実施
例は本発明の原理及びその実際的用途を最も良く説明す
るものであり、それにより当業者が本発明、並びに考慮
されている特定の用途に適合するよう種々修正された種
々の実施例を最適に利用することができるように選択さ
れ、説明されたものである。本発明の範囲は、特許請求
の範囲及びその均等物によって規定されることが意図さ
れている。The foregoing description of specific embodiments of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is self-evident that they are not intended to be complete or to limit the invention to the exact form disclosed, but many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The examples are the best illustrations of the principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby allowing the person skilled in the art to make various modifications of the invention to adapt it to the invention as well as the particular application considered. It has been selected and described for optimal use. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalents.
【0084】以下に本発明の種々の構成要件の組み合わ
せからなる実施態様を例示する。 1.被制御装置を遠隔制御する無線システムであって、
コントローラ装置を含み、前記コントローラ装置が、前
記コントローラ装置により制御されるべき被制御装置の
アクセス可能性に関して、及び被制御装置のどの変数が
前記コントローラ装置による制御、表示、及び他の処理
に利用可能であるかに関して、被制御装置にポーリング
する手段を含み、前記被制御装置が、前記コントローラ
装置に応答し、前記コントローラ装置が前記被制御装置
にアクセス可能であること、及びどの変数が前記コント
ローラ装置による制御、表示、及び他の処理に利用可能
であるかを前記コントローラ装置に通知する手段を含
む、無線システム。The embodiments of the present invention, which are combinations of various constituents, will be exemplified below. 1. A wireless system for remotely controlling a controlled device,
A controller device, the controller device being accessible to the controlled device to be controlled by the controller device, and which variables of the controlled device are available for control, display and other processing by the controller device. The controlled device is responsive to the controller device and the controller device is accessible to the controlled device, and which variable is the controller device. A wireless system including means for notifying the controller device of its availability for control, display, and other processing.
【0085】2.前記コントローラ装置が、前記被制御
装置から受け取った情報に基づき、前記被制御装置のた
めのユーザインタフェースを構成する手段を含む、上記
1のシステム。2. The system of claim 1, wherein the controller device includes means for configuring a user interface for the controlled device based on information received from the controlled device.
【0086】3.前記コントローラ装置が、被制御装置
の状態を表示する手段を含む、上記1のシステム。3. The system according to 1 above, wherein the controller device includes means for displaying a state of a controlled device.
【0087】4.前記被制御装置と前記コントローラ装
置との間で通信するための手段をさらに含む、上記1か
ら3の何れかのシステム。4. 4. The system according to any one of 1 to 3 above, further including means for communicating between the controlled device and the controller device.
【0088】5.前記被制御装置と前記コントローラ装
置との間で通信するための前記手段が、赤外線通信手段
を含む、上記4のシステム。5. The system of claim 4 wherein said means for communicating between said controlled device and said controller device comprises infrared communication means.
【0089】6.前記コントローラ装置が、1つ以上の
被制御装置を制御する、上記1のシステム。6. The system of claim 1, wherein the controller device controls one or more controlled devices.
【0090】7.前記コントローラ装置が、プラグイン
カードに設けられた幾つかの構成部品を少なくとも含
む、上記1のシステム。7. The system of claim 1, wherein the controller device includes at least some components provided on a plug-in card.
【0091】8.前記コントローラ装置が、プログラム
された計算手段を含む、上記1又は7のシステム。8. 8. The system according to 1 or 7 above, wherein the controller device includes programmed computing means.
【0092】9.ある装置を被制御装置として構成する
ためのプラグイン手段をさらに含む、上記1のシステ
ム。9. The system of claim 1 further including plug-in means for configuring a device as a controlled device.
【0093】[0093]
【発明の効果】以上の如く本発明によれば、予めプログ
ラムされた中央コンピュータを必要とすることなく、コ
ントローラは近傍にあるどのような機器に対しても、そ
れ自身でリアルタイムで適応して制御することができ
る。As described above, according to the present invention, the controller does not need a pre-programmed central computer, and can adaptively control any device in the vicinity in real time by itself. can do.
【図1】接触感知式表面を有するLCD表示スクリーン
を備えている適応遠隔制御ユニットの斜視図である。1 is a perspective view of an adaptive remote control unit with an LCD display screen having a touch-sensitive surface.
【図2】幾つかの典型的なアイコンが表示されている、
図1のLCD表示スクリーンを備えた適応遠隔制御ユニ
ットの斜視図である。FIG. 2 shows some typical icons,
2 is a perspective view of an adaptive remote control unit including the LCD display screen of FIG. 1. FIG.
【図3】卓上ランプ用及びテレビ受像機用の制御ボタン
を示すLCD表示スクリーンを備えた、適応遠隔制御ユ
ニットの斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an adaptive remote control unit with an LCD display screen showing control buttons for a desk lamp and a television receiver.
【図4】被制御装置又はコントローラ装置としての用途
に適する、一般的制御装置の機能ブロック図である。FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of a general control device suitable for use as a controlled device or a controller device.
【図5】適応遠隔制御システム用コントローラの機能ブ
ロック図である。FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a controller for an adaptive remote control system.
【図6】分散システム用の市販のコマンド及び制御プロ
セッサのブロック図である。FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a commercial command and control processor for distributed systems.
【図7】ビデオカセットレコーダと外部コントローラ装
置との間のインタフェースに使用されるIRポートを有
するビデオカセットレコーダの斜視図である。FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a video cassette recorder having an IR port used for an interface between the video cassette recorder and an external controller device.
【図8】図7のビデオカセットレコーダシステムの機能
ブロック図である。8 is a functional block diagram of the video cassette recorder system shown in FIG. 7. FIG.
【図9】ビデオカセットレコーダ用の対話式表示スクリ
ーンを示す。FIG. 9 shows an interactive display screen for a videocassette recorder.
【図10】適応遠隔システム付属カードが設置される付
属スロットを備えている、パームトップコンピュータの
ような既存の装置の機能ブロック図である。FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of an existing device, such as a palmtop computer, having an accessory slot in which an adaptive remote system accessory card is installed.
【図11】Neuron集積回路を備えた被制御照明装置のブ
ロック図である。FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a controlled lighting device including a Neuron integrated circuit.
【図12】温度制御システムのブロック図である。FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a temperature control system.
10 コントローラ装置 20 対話式スクリーン 52 プロセッサ 54 赤外線インタフェース回路モジュール 60 赤外線送信機モジュール 62 赤外線受信機モジュール 70 ユーザインタフェース装置 150 ビデオカセットレコーダ装置 156 VCRマスタ制御プロセッサ 202 プラグインカード 250 被制御装置構成 264 制御プロセッサ 300 温度制御システム 302 プロセッサ 10 Controller device 20 Interactive screen 52 Processor 54 Infrared interface circuit module 60 Infrared transmitter module 62 Infrared receiver module 70 User interface device 150 Videocassette recorder device 156 VCR master control processor 202 Plug-in card 250 Controlled device configuration 264 Control processor 300 temperature control system 302 processor
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