EP0867848A1 - Control device for a remote controlled actuator - Google Patents

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EP0867848A1
EP0867848A1 EP98810222A EP98810222A EP0867848A1 EP 0867848 A1 EP0867848 A1 EP 0867848A1 EP 98810222 A EP98810222 A EP 98810222A EP 98810222 A EP98810222 A EP 98810222A EP 0867848 A1 EP0867848 A1 EP 0867848A1
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  • the invention relates to a device for controlling a remote-controlled actuator comprising at least two issuers each with their own identity number unique and unchanging and capable of signaling consisting of a frame containing the identity number and an order, a receiver capable of extracting signal received ID number and order, a logical unit processing unit (ULT) comprising a memory intended for store at least one identity number, one microprocessor capable of working in a mode operational in which it compares the number of identity received with the identity numbers contained in memory to execute the order received when the identity number received corresponds to a number of identity contained in memory and a mode in which he is able to ensure registration of the issuer's identity number in memory and external means of placement of the microprocessor in recording mode.
  • ULT logical unit processing unit
  • Such a device is known from US Pat. No. 4,750,118, in particular for controlling a door actuator garage.
  • the external means of placing the microprocessor in recording mode consist of a switch box fitted with two manual switches, one for setting the microprocessor in recording mode and the other to choose memory boxes in which are stored identity numbers of a certain number of transmitters.
  • the switches of the switch box For any registration of a transmitter number in receiver memory it's therefore necessary to manipulate the switches of the switch box as well as the transmitter whose identity number is to be memorized.
  • the actuator Whenever we wants the actuator to be able to be controlled distance by a new transmitter or as desired erase an identity number in the memory of the receiver, it is therefore necessary to manipulate the switch box associated with the receiver. Now this is not always possible given access sometimes very difficult for the receiver after installation, as is the case, for example, of shutter boxes rolling in a building.
  • the object of the present invention is to improve the known devices.
  • the object of the present invention is more particularly to allow the configuration at will of a network of remote controls comprising at least two transmitters and one receiver associated with an actuator, reducing to minimum the need to have access to the receiver.
  • the control device is characterized in that at least one transmitter is associated a means of putting in recording mode the microprocessor, so that by means of a issuer whose identity number is known to the receiver it is possible to put the microprocessor in recording mode for recording the identity number of another issuer.
  • the microprocessor also contains a timer initialized by external means of placement of the microprocessor in recording mode.
  • the recording program upon receipt an identity number for the duration of the timer, ensures the comparison of the identity number received with the numbers identity stored in memory and the memorization of the identity number received if the memory does not does not already contain such an identity number.
  • the program also erases the memory ID number if it results from the comparison that this number is already present in the memory.
  • the program may contain a test which prevents this erasure if the memory contains only one identity number.
  • the means for placing the microprocessor in recording mode transmitters and / or receiver include a push button.
  • Figure 1 shows a block diagram of a device according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows the flowchart of the procedure erasing or storing the identity number of a transmitter.
  • the control device has at least two wave transmitters 10, 20 each having a number unique identity, factory engraved for example, a receiver 30 and a logic processing unit 40 containing a microprocessor 43.
  • the waves emitted by the transmitters 10, 20 can be electric waves like radio frequencies or optical waves.
  • Each transmitter 10, 20 is equipped with an interface user with entries 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23 allowing a user to order an action determined when the unit's microprocessor 43 processing logic 40 is in operational mode.
  • external means 14, 24 in the form of push buttons, for example, or some other equivalent means are provided on transmitters 10 and 20. These pushbuttons can be protected and accessed by a simple procedure, for example removing a housing clipped.
  • both transmitters 10 and 20 each have such a means exterior 14, 24. It is indeed sufficient that at least one of transmitters includes such a means.
  • the action, by a user, on one of the inputs 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23 or on the push button 14 or 24 causes the transmission of a signal comprising a frame which contains the identity of the activated transmitter and a code corresponding to the input activated.
  • the receiver 30 is capable of extracting from the transmitted wave by receivers 10, 20 this frame composed of transmitter ID number 10 or 20 and code corresponding to the button pressed on this transmitter by the user.
  • This code can therefore be that of one inputs 11, 12, 13 or 21, 22, 23 or even that of push button 14 or 24 placing the microprocessor in recording mode.
  • the logic processing unit 40 which is capable to interpret the frame supplied by the receiver 30 to its input 41, further includes a ROM read-only memory 44 containing the unit operating program processing logic 40, a read only memory reprogrammable EPROM 31 to store the number identity of transmitters 10, 20.
  • the logical unit of processing 40 is connected to an interface power 50 driving an actuator, for example the motor of a roller shutter 51, depending on the order controlled by the user.
  • a means 45 making it possible to place the microprocessor in recording mode is still connected to the logic processing unit 40.
  • This means 45 can be a push button, for example, and it's mainly used during initial setup device service, when no ID number transmitter has not yet been stored in the EPROM 31. This plea can also be deleted.
  • a transmitter comprising such a means placing the microprocessor in recording mode is assigned to a receiver already in the factory and its identity number is memorized during the construction of the device. When it is put into service for the first time, it will only be no more need to store a first number of identity.
  • Processor 43 is programmed to compare the number of the sender received with the numbers stored in EPROM memory 31 and in case of correspondence numbers, the order received is executed. If the order received corresponds to the code of one of the entries 11, 12, 13 or 21, 22, 23 transmitters 10 or 20, the microprocessor stays in operational mode and commands the order on the output 42 of the logic processing unit 40, by example of raising or lowering the roller shutter 51. If the order received corresponds to the push button code 14 or 24, then the microprocessor goes into mode recording in which he is capable register an issuer identity number in the EPROM memory 31 or to erase it from this memory.
  • the EPROM memory 31 of the logic processing unit 40 is empty and the receiver is still accessible, having not yet been enclosed in a box or in a false ceiling, by example.
  • User action on the push button 45 of the controller places the microprocessor in recording mode, which triggers a timeout during which the number identity of an issuer is expected. If no transmitter did not manifest itself by the emission of a frame containing an identity number during this timeout, a duration of 5 seconds for example, the procedure ends and the microprocessor returns to mode operational.
  • the microprocessor 43 of the logic processing unit 40 compare the identity number received with the identity numbers already stored in the EPROM 31. During a first installation, if no number identity is in memory, the microprocessor will therefore record the identity number of the first transmitter in memory 31.
  • the microprocessor 43 then erases the memory identification number 31 corresponding to the identity number of the activated transmitter and this transmitter is thus forgotten by the device ordered.
  • the microprocessor program 43 Before initiating the erasure procedure, it is possible to test first if the identity number received is the last present in memory 31 or not. Yes this is the case, the microprocessor program 43 can then prevent this erasure so the number identity of at least one issuer is always in memory.
  • control device Once the control device is installed, and particular from the moment the receiver is not more accessible to the user, it is always possible to store the identity number of a new transmitter or a transmitter whose number previously deleted from memory 31 using an already known transmitter to place the microprocessor 43 in recording mode.
  • the action by a user on the push button 14 of the transmitter 10 known to the receiver will initialize the procedure shown in Figure 2.
  • the device command can then learn the identity of the second transmitter 20 as described above. So similar, the identity of a third transmitter may be learned by first or second issuer, as long as these are already known to the receiver.

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The device comprises two transmitters (10,20), each having an identity number, transmitting a signal containing this number and an instruction. A receiver (30) is capable of extracting this number and instruction. A processing unit comprises a memory (31) which at least stores the identity numbers. A microprocessor (43) works in an operational mode in which it executes the received order, and in a recording mode in which is records the identity number of the transmitter. A further device (14,24) for putting the microprocessor into recording mode is associated with the transmitter and receiver system.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de commande d'un actionneur télécommandé comprenant au moins deux émetteurs possédant chacun un numéro d'identité propre unique et immuable et capables d'émettre un signal constitué d'une trame contenant le numéro d'identité et un ordre, un récepteur capable d'extraire du signal reçu le numéro d'identité et l'ordre, une unité logique de traitement (ULT) comprenant une mémoire destinée à emmagasiner au moins un numéro d'identité, un microprocesseur susceptible de travailler dans un mode opérationnel dans lequel il compare le numéro d'identité reçu avec les numéros d'identité contenus dans la mémoire pour exécuter l'ordre reçu lorsque le numéro d'identité reçu correspond à un numéro d'identité contenu dans la mémoire et un mode d'enregistrement dans lequel il est en mesure d'assurer l'enregistrement du numéro d'identité de l'émetteur dans la mémoire et des moyens extérieurs de placement du microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement.The invention relates to a device for controlling a remote-controlled actuator comprising at least two issuers each with their own identity number unique and unchanging and capable of signaling consisting of a frame containing the identity number and an order, a receiver capable of extracting signal received ID number and order, a logical unit processing unit (ULT) comprising a memory intended for store at least one identity number, one microprocessor capable of working in a mode operational in which it compares the number of identity received with the identity numbers contained in memory to execute the order received when the identity number received corresponds to a number of identity contained in memory and a mode in which he is able to ensure registration of the issuer's identity number in memory and external means of placement of the microprocessor in recording mode.

Un tel dispositif est connu du brevet US 4 750 118, en particulier pour la commande d'un actionneur de porte de garage. Dans ce dispositif, les moyens extérieurs de placement du microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement sont constitués d'un boítier de commutation équipé de deux commutateurs manuels, l'un pour placer le microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement et l'autre pour choisir des cases de la mémoire dans lesquelles sont emmagasinées des numéros d'identité d'un certain nombre d'émetteurs. Pour tout enregistrement d'un numéro d'émetteur dans la mémoire du récepteur, il est donc nécessaire de manipuler les commutateurs du boítier de commutation ainsi que l'émetteur dont le numéro d'identité est à mémoriser. Chaque fois que l'on souhaite que l'actionneur puisse être commandé à distance par un nouvel émetteur ou que l'on désire effacer un numéro d'identité dans la mémoire du récepteur, il est dès lors nécessaire de manipuler le boítier de commutation associé au récepteur. Or ceci n'est pas toujours possible compte tenu de l'accès parfois très difficile du récepteur après installation, comme c'est le cas, par exemple, de caissons de volets roulants dans un immeuble.Such a device is known from US Pat. No. 4,750,118, in particular for controlling a door actuator garage. In this device, the external means of placing the microprocessor in recording mode consist of a switch box fitted with two manual switches, one for setting the microprocessor in recording mode and the other to choose memory boxes in which are stored identity numbers of a certain number of transmitters. For any registration of a transmitter number in receiver memory it's therefore necessary to manipulate the switches of the switch box as well as the transmitter whose identity number is to be memorized. Whenever we wants the actuator to be able to be controlled distance by a new transmitter or as desired erase an identity number in the memory of the receiver, it is therefore necessary to manipulate the switch box associated with the receiver. Now this is not always possible given access sometimes very difficult for the receiver after installation, as is the case, for example, of shutter boxes rolling in a building.

Un autre dispositif similaire est connu du document FR 2 685 505. Ce document décrit un procédé de programmation d'un agencement de télécommande d'un dispositif actionneur, comme un dispositif de commande des portes d'un véhicule, comportant un appareil de télécommande, à savoir un émetteur, et un récepteur et un dispositif de mise en oeuvre dudit procédé. Le dispositif de mise en oeuvre décrit comprend en particulier un organe indépendant, branché sur le récepteur, qui est utilisé pour mettre ledit récepteur en mode d'enregistrement des numéros d'identité d'un émetteur de sorte que ce numéro est inscrit en mémoire.Another similar device is known from document FR 2,685,505. This document describes a method of programming of a remote control arrangement of a actuator device, such as a control device doors of a vehicle, comprising an apparatus for remote control, namely a transmitter, and a receiver and a device for implementing said method. The described implementation device includes particular an independent body, connected to the receiver, which is used to put said receiver in the registration mode of the identity numbers of a transmitter so that number is written to memory.

La présente invention a pour but d'améliorer les dispositifs connus.The object of the present invention is to improve the known devices.

La présente invention a plus particulièrement pour but de permettre la configuration à volonté d'un réseau de télécommandes comprenant au moins deux émetteurs et un récepteur associé à un actuateur, en réduisant au minimum la nécessité d'avoir accès au récepteur. The object of the present invention is more particularly to allow the configuration at will of a network of remote controls comprising at least two transmitters and one receiver associated with an actuator, reducing to minimum the need to have access to the receiver.

Le dispositif de commande selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce qu'à au moins un émetteur est associé un moyen de mise en mode d'enregistrement du microprocesseur, de telle sorte qu'au moyen d'un émetteur dont le numéro d'identité est connu du récepteur, il est possible de mettre le microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement pour l'enregistrement du numéro d'identité d'un autre émetteur.The control device according to the invention is characterized in that at least one transmitter is associated a means of putting in recording mode the microprocessor, so that by means of a issuer whose identity number is known to the receiver it is possible to put the microprocessor in recording mode for recording the identity number of another issuer.

Ainsi, il suffit, lors de l'installation et d'une première mise sous tension, qui peut être provisoire, ou encore en usine de mémoriser le numéro d'un émetteur dans le récepteur pour permettre, par la suite, la mémorisation des numéros d'identité d'autres émetteurs ou la reconfiguration de l'ensemble au moyen d'un émetteur connu du récepteur, par exemple le premier émetteur enregistré dans le récepteur.Thus, during installation and first power-up, which may be temporary, or in the factory to memorize the number of a transmitter in the receiver to allow, thereafter, the memorization of the identity numbers of other transmitters or reconfiguration of the whole by means of a transmitter known to the receiver, for example the first transmitter registered in the receiver.

Ceci représente non seulement une solution en l'absence d'accès au récepteur, mais également un gain de temps important.This is not only a solution in the absence access to the receiver, but also saves time important.

Selon un mode d'exécution de l'invention, le microprocesseur contient en outre une temporisation initialisée par les moyens extérieurs de placement du microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement.According to an embodiment of the invention, the microprocessor also contains a timer initialized by external means of placement of the microprocessor in recording mode.

Selon un autre mode d'exécution, lors de la réception d'un numéro d'identité pendant la durée de la temporisation, le programme d'enregistrement assure la comparaison du numéro d'identité reçu avec les numéros d'identité enregistrés dans la mémoire et la mémorisation du numéro d'identité reçu si la mémoire ne contient pas déjà un tel numéro d'identité.According to another embodiment, upon receipt an identity number for the duration of the timer, the recording program ensures the comparison of the identity number received with the numbers identity stored in memory and the memorization of the identity number received if the memory does not does not already contain such an identity number.

Selon un autre mode d'exécution, le programme d'enregistrement assure également l'effacement du numéro d'identité de la mémoire s'il résulte de la comparaison que ce numéro est déjà présent dans la mémoire. De plus, le programme peut contenir un test supplémentaire qui empêche cet effacement si la mémoire ne contient qu'un seul numéro d'identité.According to another embodiment, the program also erases the memory ID number if it results from the comparison that this number is already present in the memory. In addition, the program may contain a test which prevents this erasure if the memory contains only one identity number.

Selon un autre mode d'exécution, les moyens pour placer le microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement des émetteurs et/ou du récepteur comprennent un bouton-poussoir.According to another embodiment, the means for placing the microprocessor in recording mode transmitters and / or receiver include a push button.

Le dessin annexé représente, à titre d'exemple, un mode d'exécution de l'invention.The accompanying drawing shows, by way of example, a mode of the invention.

La figure 1 représente un schéma bloc d'un dispositif selon l'invention.Figure 1 shows a block diagram of a device according to the invention.

La figure 2 représente l'organigramme de la procédure d'effacement ou de stockage du numéro d'identité d'un émetteur.Figure 2 shows the flowchart of the procedure erasing or storing the identity number of a transmitter.

Le dispositif de commande selon l'invention est décrit d'abord en référence à la figure 1.The control device according to the invention is described first with reference to Figure 1.

Le dispositif de commande comporte au moins deux émetteurs d'ondes 10, 20 ayant chacun un numéro d'identité unique, gravé en usine par exemple, un récepteur 30 et une unité logique de traitement 40 contenant un microprocesseur 43. Les ondes émises par les émetteurs 10, 20 peuvent être des ondes électriques comme des radio fréquences ou des ondes optiques.The control device has at least two wave transmitters 10, 20 each having a number unique identity, factory engraved for example, a receiver 30 and a logic processing unit 40 containing a microprocessor 43. The waves emitted by the transmitters 10, 20 can be electric waves like radio frequencies or optical waves.

Chaque émetteur 10, 20 est équipé d'une interface utilisateur comportant des entrées 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23 permettant à un utilisateur de commander une action déterminée lorsque le microprocesseur 43 de l'unité logique de traitement 40 est en mode opérationnel. Pour placer le microprocesseur 43 en mode d'enregistrement, des moyens extérieurs 14, 24 ayant la forme de boutons-poussoirs, par exemple, ou d'un autre moyen équivalent sont prévus sur les émetteurs 10 et 20. Ces boutons-poussoirs peuvent être protégés et accessibles par une procédure simple, par exemple le démontage d'un carter clipsé. De plus, il n'est pas nécessaire que les deux émetteurs 10 et 20 possèdent chacun un tel moyen extérieur 14, 24. Il suffit en effet que l'un au moins des émetteurs comporte un tel moyen.Each transmitter 10, 20 is equipped with an interface user with entries 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23 allowing a user to order an action determined when the unit's microprocessor 43 processing logic 40 is in operational mode. For place the microprocessor 43 in recording mode, external means 14, 24 in the form of push buttons, for example, or some other equivalent means are provided on transmitters 10 and 20. These pushbuttons can be protected and accessed by a simple procedure, for example removing a housing clipped. In addition, it is not necessary that both transmitters 10 and 20 each have such a means exterior 14, 24. It is indeed sufficient that at least one of transmitters includes such a means.

L'action, par un utilisateur, sur l'une des entrées 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23 ou sur le bouton-poussoir 14 ou 24 provoque l'émission d'un signal comportant une trame qui contient l'identité de l'émetteur actionné et un code correspondant à l'entrée actionnée.The action, by a user, on one of the inputs 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23 or on the push button 14 or 24 causes the transmission of a signal comprising a frame which contains the identity of the activated transmitter and a code corresponding to the input activated.

Le récepteur 30 est capable d'extraire de l'onde émise par les récepteurs 10, 20 cette trame composée du numéro d'identité de l'émetteur 10 ou 20 et du code correspondant au bouton actionné de cet émetteur par l'utilisateur. Ce code peut donc être celui de l'une des entrées 11, 12, 13 ou 21, 22, 23 ou encore celui du bouton-poussoir 14 ou 24 plaçant le microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement.The receiver 30 is capable of extracting from the transmitted wave by receivers 10, 20 this frame composed of transmitter ID number 10 or 20 and code corresponding to the button pressed on this transmitter by the user. This code can therefore be that of one inputs 11, 12, 13 or 21, 22, 23 or even that of push button 14 or 24 placing the microprocessor in recording mode.

L'unité logique de traitement 40 qui est capable d'interpréter la trame fournie par le récepteur 30 à son entrée 41, comprend en outre une mémoire morte ROM 44 contenant le programme d'exploitation de l'unité logique de traitement 40, une mémoire morte reprogrammable EPROM 31 permettant de stocker le numéro d'identité des émetteurs 10, 20. L'unité logique de traitement 40 est branchée sur une interface de puissance 50 pilotant un actionneur, par exemple le moteur d'un volet roulant 51, en fonction de l'ordre commandé par l'utilisateur.The logic processing unit 40 which is capable to interpret the frame supplied by the receiver 30 to its input 41, further includes a ROM read-only memory 44 containing the unit operating program processing logic 40, a read only memory reprogrammable EPROM 31 to store the number identity of transmitters 10, 20. The logical unit of processing 40 is connected to an interface power 50 driving an actuator, for example the motor of a roller shutter 51, depending on the order controlled by the user.

Un moyen 45 permettant de placer directement le microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement est encore branché sur l'unité logique de traitement 40. Ce moyen 45 peut être un bouton-poussoir, par exemple, et il est utilisé principalement lors d'une première mise en service du dispositif, quand aucun numéro d'identité d'émetteur n'a encore été mis en mémoire dans l'EPROM 31. Ce moyen peut également être supprimé. Dans ce cas, un émetteur comportant un tel moyen plaçant le microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement est attribué à un récepteur en usine déjà et son numéro d'identité est mis en mémoire lors de la construction du dispositif. Lors d'une première mise en service, il ne sera alors plus nécessaire de mettre en mémoire un premier numéro d'identité.A means 45 making it possible to place the microprocessor in recording mode is still connected to the logic processing unit 40. This means 45 can be a push button, for example, and it's mainly used during initial setup device service, when no ID number transmitter has not yet been stored in the EPROM 31. This plea can also be deleted. In that case, a transmitter comprising such a means placing the microprocessor in recording mode is assigned to a receiver already in the factory and its identity number is memorized during the construction of the device. When it is put into service for the first time, it will only be no more need to store a first number of identity.

Le processeur 43 est programmé pour comparer le numéro d'identité de l'émetteur reçu avec les numéros stockés dans la mémoire EPROM 31 et en cas de correspondance des numéros, l'ordre reçu est exécuté. Si l'ordre reçu correspond au code de l'une des entrées 11, 12, 13 ou 21, 22, 23 des émetteurs 10 ou 20, le microprocesseur reste en mode opérationnel et commande l'ordre sur la sortie 42 de l'unité logique de traitement 40, par exemple une montée ou une descente du volet roulant 51. Si l'ordre reçu correspond au code du bouton-poussoir 14 ou 24, alors le microprocesseur se met en mode d'enregistrement dans lequel il est capable d'enregistrer un numéro d'identité d'émetteur dans la mémoire EPROM 31 ou de l'effacer de cette mémoire.Processor 43 is programmed to compare the number of the sender received with the numbers stored in EPROM memory 31 and in case of correspondence numbers, the order received is executed. If the order received corresponds to the code of one of the entries 11, 12, 13 or 21, 22, 23 transmitters 10 or 20, the microprocessor stays in operational mode and commands the order on the output 42 of the logic processing unit 40, by example of raising or lowering the roller shutter 51. If the order received corresponds to the push button code 14 or 24, then the microprocessor goes into mode recording in which he is capable register an issuer identity number in the EPROM memory 31 or to erase it from this memory.

La procédure d'enregistrement ou d'effacement du numéro d'identité d'un émetteur est décrite en référence à la figure 2.The procedure for recording or erasing the number identity of an issuer is described with reference to the figure 2.

Lors de la première installation, la mémoire EPROM 31 de l'unité logique de traitement 40 est vide et le récepteur est encore accessible, n'ayant pas encore été enfermé dans un caisson ou dans un faux plafond, par exemple. Une action par un utilisateur sur le bouton-poussoir 45 du dispositif de commande place le microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement, ce qui déclenche une temporisation pendant laquelle le numéro d'identité d'un émetteur est attendu. Si aucun émetteur ne s'est manifesté par l'émission d'une trame contenant un numéro d'identité pendant cette temporisation, d'une durée de 5 secondes par exemple, la procédure se termine et le microprocesseur retourne en mode opérationnel. During the first installation, the EPROM memory 31 of the logic processing unit 40 is empty and the receiver is still accessible, having not yet been enclosed in a box or in a false ceiling, by example. User action on the push button 45 of the controller places the microprocessor in recording mode, which triggers a timeout during which the number identity of an issuer is expected. If no transmitter did not manifest itself by the emission of a frame containing an identity number during this timeout, a duration of 5 seconds for example, the procedure ends and the microprocessor returns to mode operational.

Si, au contraire, la trame d'un émetteur a été reçue par le récepteur 30, celui-ci extrait de cette trame le numéro d'identité de l'émetteur actionné. Le microprocesseur 43 de l'unité logique de traitement 40 compare ensuite le numéro d'identité reçu avec les numéros d'identité déjà mis en mémoire dans l'EPROM 31. Lors d'une première installation, si aucun numéro d'identité n'est en mémoire, le microprocesseur enregistrera donc le numéro d'identité du premier émetteur dans la mémoire 31.If, on the contrary, the frame of a transmitter has been received by receiver 30, the latter extracts from this frame the identity number of the activated transmitter. The microprocessor 43 of the logic processing unit 40 then compare the identity number received with the identity numbers already stored in the EPROM 31. During a first installation, if no number identity is in memory, the microprocessor will therefore record the identity number of the first transmitter in memory 31.

En revanche, lors d'une reconfiguration d'un système, ou en cas de changement d'émetteur, si le numéro d'identité reçu avait déjà été enregistré auparavant dans la mémoire 31, le microprocesseur 43 efface alors le numéro d'identité de la mémoire 31 correspondant au numéro d'identité de l'émetteur actionné et cet émetteur est ainsi oublié par le dispositif de commande.However, during a reconfiguration of a system, or in the event of a change of transmitter, if the number of identity received had already been registered before in memory 31, the microprocessor 43 then erases the memory identification number 31 corresponding to the identity number of the activated transmitter and this transmitter is thus forgotten by the device ordered.

Avant d'engager la procédure d'effacement, il est possible de tester d'abord si le numéro d'identité reçu est le dernier présent dans la mémoire 31 ou non. Si c'est le cas, le programme du microprocesseur 43 peut alors empêcher cet effacement de sorte que le numéro d'identité d'au moins un émetteur soit toujours en mémoire.Before initiating the erasure procedure, it is possible to test first if the identity number received is the last present in memory 31 or not. Yes this is the case, the microprocessor program 43 can then prevent this erasure so the number identity of at least one issuer is always in memory.

Une fois le dispositif de commande installé, et en particulier à partir du moment où le récepteur n'est plus accessible à l'utilisateur, il est toujours possible de mettre en mémoire le numéro d'identité d'un nouvel émetteur ou d'un émetteur dont le numéro d'identité avait été effacé auparavant de la mémoire 31 en utilisant un émetteur déjà connu pour placer le microprocesseur 43 en mode d'enregistrement. L'action par un utilisateur sur le bouton-poussoir 14 de l'émetteur 10 connu du récepteur initialisera la procédure représentée à la figure 2. Le dispositif de commande peut alors apprendre l'identité du deuxième émetteur 20 de la manière décrite ci-dessus. De manière similaire, l'identité d'un troisième émetteur peut être apprise au moyen d'un premier ou d'un deuxième émetteur, pour autant que ceux-ci soient déjà connus du récepteur.Once the control device is installed, and particular from the moment the receiver is not more accessible to the user, it is always possible to store the identity number of a new transmitter or a transmitter whose number previously deleted from memory 31 using an already known transmitter to place the microprocessor 43 in recording mode. The action by a user on the push button 14 of the transmitter 10 known to the receiver will initialize the procedure shown in Figure 2. The device command can then learn the identity of the second transmitter 20 as described above. So similar, the identity of a third transmitter may be learned by first or second issuer, as long as these are already known to the receiver.

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Dispositif de commande d'un actionneur télécommandé comprenant au moins deux émetteurs (10,20) possédant chacun un numéro d'identité propre unique et immuable et capables d'émettre un signal constitué d'une trame contenant le numéro d'identité et un ordre, un récepteur (30) capable d'extraire du signal reçu le numéro d'identité et l'ordre, une unité logique de traitement (40) comprenant une mémoire (31) destinée à emmagasiner au moins un numéro d'identité, un microprocesseur (43) susceptible de travailler dans un mode opérationnel dans lequel il compare le numéro d'identité reçu avec les numéros d'identité contenus dans la mémoire (31) pour exécuter l'ordre reçu lorsque le numéro d'identité reçu correspond à un numéro d'identité contenu dans la mémoire (31) et un mode d'enregistrement dans lequel il est en mesure d'assurer l'enregistrement du numéro d'identité de l'émetteur (10,20) dans la mémoire (31) et des moyens extérieurs (14,24,45) de placement du microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement, le microprocesseur (43) contenant un programme d'enregistrement assurant, lors de la réception d'un numéro d'identité, la mémorisation du numéro d'identité reçu, caractérisé en ce qu'à au moins un émetteur (10,20) est associé un moyen de mise en mode d'enregistrement du microprocesseur, de telle sorte qu'au moyen d'un émetteur (10,20) dont le numéro d'identité est connu du récepteur (30), il est possible de mettre le microprocesseur (43) en mode d'enregistrement pour l'enregistrement du numéro d'identité d'un autre émetteur. Device for controlling a remote-controlled actuator comprising at least two transmitters (10,20) having each a unique and immutable identity number and capable of transmitting a signal consisting of a frame containing the identity number and an order, a receiver (30) capable of extracting from the signal received the ID number and order, a logical unit of processing (40) comprising a memory (31) intended for store at least one identity number, one microprocessor (43) capable of working in a operational mode in which it compares the number of identity received with the identity numbers contained in the memory (31) to execute the order received when the identity number received corresponds to a number of identity contained in the memory (31) and a mode in which he is able to ensure registration of the issuer's identity number (10,20) in memory (31) and external means (14,24,45) placing the microprocessor in mode the microprocessor (43) containing a recording program ensuring, during the receiving an identity number, memorizing the identity number received, characterized in that at least a transmitter (10,20) is associated a means of setting microprocessor recording mode, such so that by means of a transmitter (10,20) whose number identity is known to the receiver (30), it is possible to put the microprocessor (43) in mode number for number registration identity of another issuer. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le microprocesseur contient en outre une temporisation initialisée par les moyens extérieurs (14,24,45) de placement du microprocesseur en mode d'enregistrement.Device according to claim 1, characterized in what the microprocessor further contains a timing initialized by external means (14,24,45) placing the microprocessor in mode registration. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que, lors de la réception d'un numéro d'identité pendant la durée de la temporisation, le programme d'enregistrement assure la comparaison du numéro d'identité reçu avec les numéros d'identité enregistrés dans la mémoire (31) et la mémorisation du numéro d'identité reçu si la mémoire (31) ne contient pas déjà un tel numéro d'identité.Device according to claim 2, characterized in what, upon receipt of an identity number for the duration of the timer, the program registration ensures number comparison of identity received with registered identity numbers in memory (31) and storing the number of identity received if the memory (31) does not already contain such an identity number. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le programme d'enregistrement assure l'effacement du numéro d'identité de la mémoire (31) s'il résulte de la comparaison que ce numéro est déjà présent dans la mémoire (31).Device according to claim 3, characterized in what the recording program does erasing the identity number from memory (31) if it results from the comparison that this number is already present in memory (31). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de mise en mode d'enregistrement des émetteurs et/ou du récepteur comprend un bouton-poussoir (14,24,45).Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the mode setting mode transmitter and / or receiver registration includes a push button (14,24,45). Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le programme n'efface pas le numéro d'identité de la mémoire (31) si la mémoire ne contient pas d'autre numéro d'identité.Device according to claim 4, characterized in what the program does not erase the identity number memory (31) if the memory does not contain other identity number.
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PLAB Opposition data, opponent's data or that of the opponent's representative modified

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