A control unit including a multi-functional programmable rotary circular control panel and docking station for use of multiple devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a control unit consisting of a control panel and a docking station sections, which is used to control different devices and which is used to control more than one device with a single control panel, thanks to the docking station that will be integrated into these devices.

Description

[0001] A CONTROL UNIT INCLUDING A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMMABLE ROTARY CIRCULAR CONTROL PANEL AND DOCKING STATION FOR USE OF MULTIPLE DEVICES

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention consists of control panel and docking station sections. The invention relates to a control unit that allows controlling different devices and controlling multiple devices with a single control panel thanks to the docking station that will be integrated into these devices.

[0004] AIM OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The aim of the invention is to integrate the docking station, which is one of the control unit sections, with the desired electronic devices, and thus to control multiple electronic devices with a single control mechanism, thanks to a control panel that can be combined with the docking station and give commands.

[0006] Another aim of the invention is to eliminate the need to use different control units for each electronic device.

[0007] Another aim of the invention is to add many more functions to all electronic devices owned by the user, thanks to the programmable keys, and to control all these functions with a single control panel.

[0008] Another aim of the invention is to provide users with the opportunity to adapt to a single control unit by saving them from memorizing too many dissimilar control unit functions.

[0009] Another aim of the invention is to provide the user with a three-dimensional movement capability when used as an auxiliary device to the keyboard and mouse peripherals on the computer. In this way, it is aimed to provide great convenience to the user, especially in drawing programs, and to solve many accessibility problems if supported by software companies.

[0010] Another aim of the invention is to provide a system that can be integrated into any electronic device, from a computer to a refrigerator, from an oven to a television, and in which the functions desired to be controlled in the device can be programmed. LIST OF FIGURES

[0011] Figure 1 . Control Panel Top View - In this visual, a top view of the control panel, which is one of the parts of the invention, is given and the placement of the keys is shown. While the keys on the edges are pressable keys, the circular key in the middle transmits commands by turning and pressing it.

[0012] Figure 2. Control Panel Perspective View - This image is intended to better understand the structure of the buttons on the control panel. It is clearly seen that the buttons on the sides are pressable, while the button in the middle is rotatable and pressable.

[0013] Figure 3. Control Unit Exploded View - This image shows an exploded view of the control unit that is the subject of the invention. The layout of the buttons on the control panel and the docking station where the control panel will be placed are shown.

[0014] Figure 4. Control Unit Exploded Bottom View - This image shows a bottom view to show the pins that fit into the docking station at the bottom of the control panel and provide data transfer.

[0015] Figure 5. Exploded Detail View of Control Unit - In this image, the body of the control panel is given as transparent, thus showing how the pins that fit into the docking station and provide data transfer correspond to the section in the slot where they can sit.

[0016] Correspondences of the numbers given in the figures:

[0017] 1. Display

[0018] 2. Circular control button

[0019] 3. Control panel

[0020] 4. Clickable speed control buttons

[0021] 5. Clickable function (Mode) control buttons

[0022] 6. Male connection pins

[0023] 7. Docking Station

[0024] 8. Female connection pins

[0025] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] The device subject to the invention consists of two parts: a docking station (7) and a control panel (3). The docking station (7) is the part that allows the control panel (3) to be connected to the desired electronic device and to communicate with the electronic device. There are a certain number of female connection pins (8) on the docking station (7). The female connection pins (8) are physically connected to the relevant unit of the electronic device to be controlled via a socket or port. This connection is provided by a data transfer cable not shown in the figures of the docking station (7). The data transfer cable is connected to the device to be controlled. Thus, data flow between the device and the docking station (7) is possible.

[0027] The control panel (3) is the part that allows the relevant electronic device to be controlled. The control panel (3) is connected to the electronic device via the docking station (7). The control panel (3) and the docking station (7) have a structure that can be attached and removed from each other. One control panel (3) can be used on more than one electronic device. To do this, the control panel (3) must be removed from the docking station (7) to which it is attached and inserted into the docking station (7) of the other electronic device. The control panel (3) can also include a wireless data transfer protocol (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, etc.) if desired. In this way, remote control and maintenance of the electronic device to be controlled becomes possible. In this way, the relevant electronic device can also join the smart home ecosystem.

[0028] The control panel (3) contains the following hardware:

[0029] A Display (1): It is a digital display unit that allows the control menu of the device to be controlled to be displayed and the results of the control operation to be displayed.

[0030] A Circular Control Button (2): It is the main button that performs the selection, confirmation and control operations of the control menu of the device to be controlled. A Control Panel Case: It is a box-shaped structure that contains all the buttons of the control panel (3) and all the electronic and mechanical materials necessary for its operation.

[0031] Clickable Speed Control Buttons (4): These are the buttons that allow the numerical data to be sent to the device to be increased or decreased with each rotation movement of the circular control button (2) for sensitivity adjustment.

[0032] Clickable Function (Mode) Control Buttons (5): These are optional auxiliary buttons that can be used to facilitate the control of the electronic device.

[0033] Male Connection Pins (6): It is the part that enables the control panel (3) to communicate with the electronic device. There are the desired number of male connection pins (6) on the control panel (3). The male connection pins (6) physically connect with the female connection pins (8) located on the docking station (7) to provide the connection.

[0034] The control panel (3) is ready for use as soon as it is inserted into the docking station of the relevant electronic device. The menu list in the electronic device, as well as the sensitivity setting value and the desired function (mode) information, if desired, are sent to the control panel (3) through the female connection pins (8) on the docking station (7). The control panel (3) displays the menu list in a format suitable for the user, thanks to the screen (1 ) it contains. The user can navigate the menus and select the desired menu using the circular control button (2) on the control panel (3). With each interaction of the buttons (2, 4, 5) on the control panel (3), the following information is sent to the relevant electronic device via the docking station (7) (given as an example for the understanding of the system, it does not contain a restriction function) and the relevant electronic device is controlled. The information mentioned is programmable and changeable, and programming is carried out by means of the microprocessor in the control panel (3). This programming is provided by an application, and by connecting the control panel to a computer via the docking station (7) via wired or wireless, it is determined which button will trigger which control command via the said application. Therefore, the software is an integral part of this system and is responsible for determining the control commands to be applied. Thus, all functions that can be applied on the device can be operated with the keys (2, 4, 5) contained in the control panel (3). a. Selected menu b. Selected sensitivity value c. Selected function (mode) information d. Circular button rotation direction e. Circular button click status

Claims

CLAIMS1. A control unit that allows to control more than one device characterized by comprising;- A docking station (7) with female connection pins (8) that allows the control panel (3) to be connected to the desired electronic device and to communicate with the electronic device,- A control panel box further comprising a microprocessor containing commands and a control panel (3) containing a screen and a control panel (3) containing a circular control button (2), speed control buttons (4), function (Mode) control buttons (5) on it, which contains the male connection pins (6) that physically connect to the docking station (7) and enable the control of the electronic device to which it is connected via the docking station (7), and which is thus in a structure that can be plugged in and out of each other with the docking station (7).

2. The control panel (3) according to Claim 1 characterized by comprising a wireless data transfer protocol (Wi-fi, Bluetooth, RFID etc.).

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