Remote controller retrieving system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a remote controller retrieving system, which comprises a remote controller and an upper computer, the remote controller comprises a master control module, a first communication module and a warning module, and the master control module is connected with the first communication module and the warning module; the upper computer comprises a second communication module, function keys, a display module and a distance measurement module, the second communication module is in communication connection with the first communication module, the second communication module, the function keys and the distance measurement module are connected, and the distance measurement module is connected with the display module; when the function key is triggered, the second communication module sends an instruction signal to the first communication module, the main control module indicates the warning module to work, the distance measuring module measures the position of the remote controller, and the position is displayed on the display module. The remote controller can be retrieved through communication between the upper computer and the remote controller, the warning module can clearly and visually inform the remote controller about the approximate position, the position of the remote controller is displayed on the display module, and the remote controller retrieving difficulty is lowered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of article retrieval, in particular to a remote control retrieval system. Background Art

[0002] In modern families, remote controls have become standard accessories for home appliances such as televisions, air conditioners, and stereos. However, the management and storage of remote controls has become a common problem in daily family life. Children are active or the elderly are forgetful, so they are prone to lose or forget the remote control in a corner where it is difficult to find it. As a result, it may be very time-consuming and laborious to find the remote control, especially when the remote control is needed urgently. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a remote control retrieval system to address the problem of difficulty in retrieval of the remote control.

[0004] The utility model provides a remote control retrieval system, comprising a remote control and a host computer, wherein the remote control comprises a main control module, a first communication module and an alarm module, and the main control module is connected with the first communication module and the alarm module;

[0005] The host computer includes a second communication module, a function button, a display module and a distance measurement module, wherein the second communication module is connected to the first communication module for communication, the second communication module, the function button and the distance measurement module are connected, and the distance measurement module is connected to the display module;

[0006] When the function button is triggered, the second communication module sends a command signal to the first communication module, the main control module instructs the warning module to work, and the distance measurement module measures the position of the remote control and displays the position on the display module.

[0007] In some embodiments, the warning module includes a light warning unit and / or a sound warning unit, the light warning unit includes an LED lamp and an LED lamp control circuit connected to the LED lamp, and the sound warning unit includes a buzzer and a buzzer control circuit connected to the buzzer.

[0008] In some of the embodiments, the LED lamp control circuit includes a first resistor, a second resistor and a first transistor;

[0009] One end of the first resistor and one end of the second resistor are connected to the main control module, the other end of the first resistor is connected to the emitter of the first transistor, the other end of the second resistor is connected to the base of the first transistor, the collector of the first transistor is connected to one end of the LED lamp, the other end of the LED lamp is connected to the VCC end, and the other end of the first resistor is grounded.

[0010] In some of the embodiments, the LED lamp includes a plurality of light emitting diodes connected in parallel.

[0011] In some of the embodiments, the buzzer control circuit includes a third resistor, a fourth resistor, a fifth resistor, a second triode, a diode and a capacitor;

[0012] One end of the third resistor is connected to the main control module, the other end of the third resistor is connected to one end of the fourth resistor and the base of the second transistor, the other end of the fourth resistor is connected to the emitter of the second transistor, the collector of the second transistor, the anode of the diode and the cathode of the buzzer are connected, the cathode of the diode, the anode of the buzzer and one end of the fifth resistor are connected, the other end of the fifth resistor, one end of the capacitor and the VCC end are connected, and the other end of the capacitor, the emitter of the second transistor and the other end of the fourth resistor are grounded.

[0013] In some of the embodiments, the remote controller is a TV remote controller, and the host computer is a TV or a set-top box.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first communication module and the second communication module are both communication modules based on Bluetooth, UWB, StarFlash, WiFi or ZigBee.

[0015] In some of the embodiments, a long connection is maintained between the remote controller and the host computer.

[0016] In some of the embodiments, the remote control is restricted from actively disconnecting.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The remote control retrieval system of the utility model comprises a remote control and a host computer, so that when the remote control is lost, the host computer can communicate with the remote control to retrieve it. The remote control is provided with an alarm module which can clearly and intuitively inform the approximate position of the remote control. At the same time, the position of the remote control is calculated by the distance measurement module, and the position of the remote control is displayed on the display module of the host computer, so that when the alarm module works or fails, the remote control can be quickly retrieved, thereby reducing the difficulty of retrieving the remote control. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a remote control retrieval system according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the warning module shown in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an LED lamp control circuit shown in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the buzzer control circuit shown in the embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may also be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, there is no intermediate element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only."

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0026] See also Figure 1 , a schematic diagram of a remote control retrieval system shown in an embodiment of the utility model. The remote control retrieval system of the utility model comprises a remote control 1 and a host computer 2, wherein the remote control comprises a main control module 11, a first communication module 12 and an alarm module 13, wherein the main control module 11 is connected to the first communication module 12 and the alarm module 13;

[0027] The host computer 2 includes a second communication module 21, a function button 22, a display module 23 and a distance measurement module 24, wherein the second communication module 21 is connected to the first communication module 12 for communication, the second communication module 21, the function button 22 and the distance measurement module 24 are connected, and the distance measurement module 24 is connected to the display module 23;

[0028] When the function button 22 is triggered, the second communication module 21 sends a command signal to the first communication module 12 , the main control module 11 instructs the warning module 13 to work, and the distance measurement module 24 measures the position of the remote control 1 and displays the position on the display module 23 .

[0029] In this embodiment, the remote controller 1 communicates with the second communication module 21 of the host computer 2 through the first communication module 12 to realize data interaction between the remote controller 1 and the host computer 2. When the function button 22 of the host computer 2 is triggered, the function button 22 triggers the second communication module 21 to send a command signal to the first communication module 12, and the first communication module 12 receives the command signal and forwards the command signal to the main control module 11, and feeds back a response signal to the second communication module 21; the main control module 11 controls the warning module 13 to make a light warning and / or a sound warning according to the command signal, so that the user can retrieve the remote controller according to the warning; the distance measurement module 24 estimates the direction and distance of the remote controller according to the time difference between sending the command signal and receiving the response signal, and displays the direction and distance of the remote controller on the display module 23 to intuitively inform the user of the location of the remote controller. The double guarantee of the warning module 13 and the display module 23 can retrieve the remote controller, improve the efficiency of retrieval of the remote controller and reduce the difficulty of retrieval.

[0030] It is understandable that the main control module 11 can control the warning module 13 through known technologies such as command control, and the distance measurement module 24 can be implemented based on known technologies such as array antenna positioning algorithm or RSSI signal strength positioning algorithm, without limitation.

[0031] Optionally, the remote controller 1 is a TV remote controller, and the host computer 2 is a TV or a set-top box. The set-top box may be provided with a display module, or the display module of the TV may be used as an external display module.

[0032] Optionally, both the first communication module 12 and the second communication module 21 are communication modules based on Bluetooth, UWB, StarFlash, WiFi or ZigBee to meet the retrieval requirements of the remote control in various communication scenarios.

[0033] Optionally, a long connection is maintained between the remote controller 1 and the host computer 2 to limit the remote controller 1 from actively disconnecting, so that a signal can be sent to the remote controller 1 via the host computer 2 during the remote controller retrieval process, thereby ensuring the long-term effectiveness of the retrieval function.

[0034] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 The warning module 13 includes a light warning unit 131 and / or a sound warning unit 132, the light warning unit 131 includes an LED light 1311 and an LED light control circuit 1312 connected to the LED light 1311, and the sound warning unit 132 includes a buzzer 1321 and a buzzer control circuit 1322 connected to the buzzer 1321.

[0035] In this embodiment, the LED light control circuit 1312 and the buzzer control circuit 1322 are connected to the main control module 11 to receive the control signal sent by the main control module 11 according to the above instruction signal, thereby triggering the LED light 1311 and the buzzer 1321 to issue an alarm.

[0036] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 , the LED lamp control circuit 1311 includes a first resistor R1, a second resistor R2 and a first transistor Q1;

[0037] One end of the first resistor R1 and one end of the second resistor R2 are connected to the main control module 11, the other end of the first resistor R1 is connected to the emitter of the first transistor Q1, the other end of the second resistor R2 is connected to the base of the first transistor Q1, the collector of the first transistor Q1 is connected to one end of the LED lamp 1311, the other end of the LED lamp 1311 is connected to the VCC end, and the other end of the first resistor R1 is grounded.

[0038] In this embodiment, the main control module 11 sends a control signal LED_W, which is respectively transmitted to the emitter and base of the first transistor Q1 through the first resistor R1 and the second resistor R2. The first transistor Q1 is a P-channel MOS tube, and the resistance value of R1 is greater than the resistance value of R2. The current at the VCC end flows from the collector to the emitter through the LED lamp, and the LED lamp is turned on.

[0039] Optionally, the LED lamp 1311 includes a plurality of light emitting diodes D1 connected in parallel.

[0040] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 , the buzzer control circuit 1322 includes a third resistor R3, a fourth resistor R4, a fifth resistor R5, a second transistor Q2, a diode D2 and a capacitor C1;

[0041] One end of the third resistor R3 is connected to the main control module 11, the other end of the third resistor R3 is connected to one end of the fourth resistor R4 and the base of the second transistor Q2, the other end of the fourth resistor R4 is connected to the emitter of the second transistor Q2, the collector of the second transistor Q2, the anode of the diode D2 and the cathode of the buzzer 1321 are connected, the cathode of the diode D2, the anode of the buzzer 1321 and one end of the fifth resistor R5 are connected, the other end of the fifth resistor R5 and one end of the capacitor C1 are connected to the VCC end, the other end of the capacitor C1, the emitter of the second transistor Q2 and the other end of the fourth resistor R4 are grounded.

[0042] In this embodiment, the main control module 11 sends a control signal BUZZER_PWM, which flows through the third resistor R3 to the base of the second transistor Q2 and flows through the fourth resistor R4 to the emitter of the second transistor Q2. The second transistor Q2 is an N-channel MOS tube.

[0043] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0044] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A remote control retrieval system, characterized in that: It includes a remote controller and a host computer, wherein the remote controller includes a main control module, a first communication module and an alarm module, and the main control module is connected to the first communication module and the alarm module; The host computer includes a second communication module, a function button, a display module and a distance measurement module, wherein the second communication module is connected to the first communication module for communication, the second communication module, the function button and the distance measurement module are connected, and the distance measurement module is connected to the display module; When the function button is triggered, the second communication module sends a command signal to the first communication module, the main control module instructs the warning module to work, and the distance measurement module measures the position of the remote control and displays the position on the display module.

2. The remote control retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warning module includes a light warning unit and / or a sound warning unit, the light warning unit includes an LED lamp and an LED lamp control circuit connected to the LED lamp, and the sound warning unit includes a buzzer and a buzzer control circuit connected to the buzzer.

3. The remote control retrieval system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The LED lamp control circuit comprises a first resistor, a second resistor and a first transistor; One end of the first resistor and one end of the second resistor are connected to the main control module, the other end of the first resistor is connected to the emitter of the first transistor, the other end of the second resistor is connected to the base of the first transistor, the collector of the first transistor is connected to one end of the LED lamp, the other end of the LED lamp is connected to the VCC end, and the other end of the first resistor is grounded.

4. The remote control retrieval system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The LED lamp includes a plurality of light emitting diodes connected in parallel.

5. The remote control retrieval system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The buzzer control circuit includes a third resistor, a fourth resistor, a fifth resistor, a second triode, a diode and a capacitor; One end of the third resistor is connected to the main control module, the other end of the third resistor is connected to one end of the fourth resistor and the base of the second transistor, the other end of the fourth resistor is connected to the emitter of the second transistor, the collector of the second transistor, the anode of the diode and the cathode of the buzzer are connected, the cathode of the diode, the anode of the buzzer and one end of the fifth resistor are connected, the other end of the fifth resistor, one end of the capacitor and the VCC end are connected, and the other end of the capacitor, the emitter of the second transistor and the other end of the fourth resistor are grounded.

6. The remote control retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote controller is a TV remote controller, and the host computer is a TV or a set-top box.

7. The remote control retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first communication module and the second communication module are both communication modules based on Bluetooth, UWB, StarFlash, WiFi or ZigBee.

8. The remote control retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A long connection is maintained between the remote controller and the host computer.

9. The remote control retrieval system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The remote controller is restricted from actively disconnecting.

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