A set top box remote control with large keys for the elderly
The design, featuring large buttons, a non-slip shell, and a magnetic charging structure, solves the problems of small buttons, illegible fonts, and easy loss on set-top box remote controls, thus improving the user experience for the elderly and enhancing the durability of the device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 嘉兴市本级农村广播电视站
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing set-top box remote controls have small button areas, poor font legibility, and poor grip comfort, making them difficult for the elderly to use. They are also easy to lose and inconvenient to replace batteries, thus reducing the user experience.
The design features large buttons, a non-slip shell, silicone buttons, a rechargeable lithium battery compartment, an elastic anti-loss lanyard, and a magnetic charging structure. Combined with a frosted leather texture, curved ridges, and extra-large fonts, it enhances grip comfort and readability, and simplifies the operation process through magnetic and contact charging.
Significantly improves grip stability and operational clarity, simplifies anti-loss functions, extends service life, and enhances the user experience for the elderly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of remote control technology, and in particular to an elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons. Background Technology
[0002] A set-top box is a small electronic device that connects to a television. Its main function is to receive signals from different sources and convert them into audio and video content that the television can play. The set-top box remote control is the tool used to control the set-top box. It communicates with the set-top box via infrared or Bluetooth signals and sends user commands.
[0003] A search revealed that Chinese patent CN202220923020.6 discloses an anti-loss TV remote control for the elderly. The design uses a buffer component to cushion the mounting plate and the buzzer on the mounting plate. This buffering of the mounting plate protects the buzzer from damage during the remote control's slippage and impact, thus facilitating the anti-loss use of the remote control.
[0004] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following drawbacks. Although such a set-top box remote control structure can prevent loss through a buzzer, in actual use, the buzzer still requires getting up to look for it. To more easily and conveniently prevent the remote control from being easily lost, and to solve the problems of small button area, low font recognition, and poor grip comfort that are common in existing remote controls, which make it difficult for elderly people with declining vision and hand dexterity to use, and to solve the problem of inconvenient battery replacement that further reduces the user experience, an elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons is proposed.
[0005] In view of this, this work improves and solves the above problems. Through dedicated research and application of theoretical principles, a technical solution with a reasonable design that can effectively improve the above defects has finally been proposed.
[0006] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the general background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0007] This utility model provides an age-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons, which solves the problems mentioned in the background above. It addresses the common issues of small button area, low font readability, poor grip comfort, and difficulty in use for elderly people with declining vision and hand dexterity. It also solves the problems of remote control being easy to lose and inconvenient battery replacement, further improving the user experience for the elderly.
[0008] The present invention provides the following solution to the above-mentioned technical problems: A set-top box remote control with large buttons for the elderly, comprising a remote control body and a matching charging base. The remote control body adopts an anti-slip shell, independent silicone buttons, and a rechargeable lithium battery compartment. The independent silicone buttons and the rechargeable lithium battery compartment are both disposed on the anti-slip shell. The anti-slip shell is provided with an anti-detachment connecting rope. The matching charging base is provided with an elastic anti-loss rope. The elastic anti-loss rope and the anti-detachment connecting rope are detachably connected. The matching charging base can charge the remote control body. The remote control body and the matching charging base can be magnetically connected. The matching charging base is provided with a silicone suction cup.
[0009] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.
[0010] Furthermore, the anti-slip outer shell is made of ABS injection molding and the surface is treated with a frosted texture, which can significantly improve the anti-slip properties.
[0011] Furthermore, the back of the anti-slip shell is designed with an arc-shaped ridge that conforms to the curve of the palm, and concave finger grooves on both sides, which can significantly improve hand grip comfort.
[0012] Furthermore, the independent silicone button has a key surface diameter of ≥12mm, a button surface protrusion height of 3mm, bold black text printed in the center, font size ≥5, dark gray background with white text and high contrast, and an area 45-50% larger than that of a standard remote control. The power, volume, and channel areas are additionally increased by 15%, making it easier to identify key function keys. The large silicone button, combined with the protrusion design and extra-large font, can reduce the operating threshold for visually impaired users, thereby improving operability and recognizability.
[0013] Furthermore, the rechargeable lithium battery compartment is provided with charging contacts, and the inclined charging groove is provided with elastic charging pins, which correspond to the charging contacts to achieve contact charging.
[0014] Furthermore, the elastic anti-loss rope and the anti-detachment connecting rope can be connected by a buckle, which facilitates the disassembly of the elastic anti-loss rope and the anti-detachment connecting rope.
[0015] Furthermore, the matching charging base is provided with an inclined charging groove, which is adapted to the contour of the remote control body, so that the remote control body can be stably placed on the matching charging base.
[0016] Furthermore, the remote control body is provided with an iron plate, and the matching charging base is provided with a magnetic strip corresponding to the iron plate, so that the remote control body and the matching charging base can be magnetically connected.
[0017] Furthermore, the remote control body is equipped with a circuit board containing a microcontroller, an oscillator, a matrix circuit, a signal transmitter, and indicator lights. The circuit board containing the microcontroller, oscillator, matrix circuit, signal transmitter, and indicator lights are installed inside an anti-slip housing, which can prevent damage to the internal components.
[0018] This utility model provides an elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons, which has the following advantages:
[0019] 1. The frosted leather texture, curved ridges, and finger groove design significantly improve hand grip comfort and anti-slip properties, thereby enhancing grip stability;
[0020] 2. The use of large silicone buttons with a raised design and extra-large font reduces the operating threshold for visually impaired users, thereby effectively optimizing the operation and recognition.
[0021] 3. It is equipped with a suction cup charging base for fixing the position, and the set-top box remote control is physically restrained by an anti-loss rope, which can provide a simpler anti-loss function and is more suitable for the elderly to find and use. The combination structure of magnetic and contact charging can simplify the operation process.
[0022] 4. The injection-molded ABS shell is impact-resistant, the silicone buttons have a long lifespan, and the contact charging eliminates the need for frequent battery replacements, effectively increasing the durability of the set-top box remote control.
[0023] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it according to the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The specific implementation methods of this utility model are given in detail in the following embodiments and their accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 A front view of an elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons, provided as an embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the drive lever in an elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons, provided as an embodiment of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons, provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of an elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0031] 1. Remote control body; 101. Anti-slip shell; 102. Independent silicone buttons; 103. Concave finger grooves; 104. Anti-detachment connecting rope; 105. Rechargeable lithium battery compartment; 106. Charging contacts; 2. Matching charging base; 3. Elastic anti-loss rope; 4. Inclined charging groove; 5. Elastic charging pin; 6. Iron sheet; 7. Magnetic strip; 8. Silicone suction cup. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 The principles and features of this utility model are described below. The examples given are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. The utility model is described more specifically in the following paragraphs by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. The advantages and features of this utility model will become clearer from the following description and claims. It should be noted that the drawings are in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of this utility model.
[0033] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0035] like Figure 1-3As shown, an elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons includes a remote control body 1 and a matching charging base 2. The remote control body 1 adopts an anti-slip shell 101, independent silicone buttons 102, and a rechargeable lithium battery compartment 105. The independent silicone buttons 102 and the rechargeable lithium battery compartment 105 are both set on the anti-slip shell 101. The anti-slip shell 101 is provided with an anti-detachment connecting rope 104. The matching charging base 2 is provided with an elastic anti-loss rope 3. The elastic anti-loss rope 3 is detachably connected to the anti-detachment connecting rope 104. The matching charging base 2 can charge the remote control body 1. The remote control body 1 and the matching charging base 2 can be magnetically connected. The matching charging base 2 is provided with a silicone suction cup 8.
[0036] Preferably, the anti-slip outer shell 101 is made of ABS injection molding and the surface is treated with frosted leather texture, which can significantly improve the anti-slip performance.
[0037] Preferably, the back of the anti-slip shell 101 is designed with an arc-shaped ridge that conforms to the curve of the palm, and the sides are provided with concave finger grooves 103, which can significantly improve the comfort of hand grip.
[0038] Preferably, the rechargeable lithium battery compartment 105 is provided with charging contacts 106, and the inclined charging groove 4 is provided with elastic charging pins 5. The elastic charging pins 5 correspond to the charging contacts 106 to achieve contact charging.
[0039] Preferably, the elastic anti-loss rope 3 and the anti-detachment connecting rope 104 can be connected by a buckle, which makes it easy to disassemble the elastic anti-loss rope 3 and the anti-detachment connecting rope 104.
[0040] Preferably, the matching charging base 2 is provided with an inclined charging groove 4, which is adapted to the contour of the remote control body 1, so that the remote control body 1 can be stably placed on the matching charging base 2.
[0041] Preferably, the remote control body 1 is provided with an iron plate 6, and the matching charging base 2 is provided with a magnetic strip 7 corresponding to the iron plate 6, so that the remote control body 1 and the matching charging base 2 can be magnetically connected.
[0042] like Figure 4-5 As shown, the independent silicone button 102 has a button surface diameter of ≥12mm, a button surface protrusion height of 3mm, and bold black text printed in the center with a font size of ≥5. It features a dark gray background with white text and high contrast, and its area is 45-50% larger than that of a standard remote control. The power, volume, and channel buttons have an additional 15% larger area, making it easier to identify key function keys. The large silicone button, combined with the protrusion design and extra-large font, can reduce the operating threshold for people with poor eyesight, thereby improving operability and recognizability.
[0043] Preferably, the remote control body 1 is provided with a circuit board containing a microcontroller, an oscillator, a matrix circuit, a signal transmitter, and an indicator light. The circuit board containing the microcontroller, oscillator, matrix circuit, signal transmitter, and indicator light are installed inside the anti-slip housing 101, which can prevent damage to the internal components.
[0044] The specific working principle and usage method of this utility model are as follows: the matching charging base 2 can be attached to the desktop by the silicone suction cup 8, the remote control body 1 can be placed in the inclined charging groove 4 of the matching charging base 2, the iron sheet 6 and the magnetic strip 7 can be magnetically connected, so that the remote control body 1 can be stably tilted in the matching charging base 2, which is convenient to pick up and put down. When placed, the charging contact 106 contacts the elastic charging pin 5. The matching charging base 2 can be connected to the power supply to charge the remote control body 1.
[0045] The anti-detachment connecting rope 104 of the remote control body 1 is connected to the elastic anti-loss rope 3 through a buckle. The remote control body 1 can be physically restrained within a certain range of the charging base 2, thus preventing loss. The connection method is detachable, and it can also be disassembled for temporary use when it is necessary to move away from the remote control body 1.
[0046] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Those skilled in the art can readily implement this utility model based on the accompanying drawings and the above description. However, any modifications, alterations, or variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, utilizing the disclosed technical content, are equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, any equivalent changes, alterations, or variations made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution.
Claims
1. An elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons, comprising a remote control body (1) and a matching charging dock (2), characterized in that: The remote control body (1) adopts an anti-slip shell (101), an independent silicone button (102), and a rechargeable lithium battery compartment (105). The independent silicone button (102) and the rechargeable lithium battery compartment (105) are both located on the anti-slip shell (101). The anti-slip shell (101) is provided with an anti-detachment connecting rope (104). The matching charging base (2) is provided with an elastic anti-loss rope (3). The elastic anti-loss rope (3) and the anti-detachment connecting rope (104) are detachably connected. The matching charging base (2) can charge the remote control body (1). The remote control body (1) and the matching charging base (2) can be magnetically connected. The matching charging base (2) is provided with a silicone suction cup (8). The matching charging base (2) is provided with an inclined charging groove (4). The inclined charging groove (4) is adapted to the contour of the remote control body (1).
2. The elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-slip outer shell (101) is made of ABS injection molding and the surface is treated with frosted leather texture.
3. The elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that, The back of the anti-slip shell (101) is designed with an arc-shaped ridge that conforms to the curve of the palm, and the sides are provided with concave finger grooves (103).
4. The elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that, The independent silicone button (102) has a button surface diameter of ≥12mm, a button surface protrusion height of 3mm, bold black characters printed in the center, font size ≥5, and a high contrast of white text on a dark gray background.
5. The elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rechargeable lithium battery compartment (105) is provided with charging contacts (106), and the inclined charging groove (4) is provided with elastic charging pins (5). The elastic charging pins (5) correspond to the charging contacts (106) to achieve contact charging.
6. The elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic anti-loss rope (3) and the anti-detachment connecting rope (104) can be connected by a buckle.
7. The elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that, The remote control body (1) is provided with an iron plate (6), and the matching charging base (2) is provided with a magnetic strip (7) corresponding to the iron plate (6).
8. The elderly-friendly set-top box remote control with large buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that, The remote control body (1) is equipped with a circuit board containing a microcontroller, an oscillator, a matrix circuit, a signal transmitter, and an indicator light. The circuit board containing the microcontroller, an oscillator, a matrix circuit, a signal transmitter, and an indicator light are installed inside an anti-slip shell (101).