KR100836008B1 - Video player - Google Patents

Abstract

An image reproduction device is provided to be mounted to the input/output unit of an image display device through at least one connecting jack, receive animation software from a memory, and execute the received animation software, thereby displaying the animation software on the screen of the image display device. An image reproduction device body(100) comprises a mounting unit(110), a memory slot, and a control circuit unit(120). The mounting unit is mounted to the input/output unit of a separate image display device by at least one connecting jack protruded in a side of the image reproduction device body. A memory storing animal animation software is mounted into the memory slot. The image reproduction device executes the animal animation software stored in the memory and transmits the animal animation software to the image display device through the mounting unit to display an animal animation on the screen of the image display device, and executes the function of the animal animation software corresponding to operated or a voice detection signal received from the input/output unit.

Description

Video Player {Video Player}

The present invention relates to a video playback device, and more particularly, to a screen of a video display device by using a connection device of a video playback device that can be attached or detached to an external input / output terminal of a video display device without a need for an input line. The present invention relates to a video reproducing apparatus for displaying an animal animation.

As is well known, an image display device is a device that outputs information as an image using a screen, and specific examples thereof include a PC monitor and a TV CRT.

Among these, TVs have continued to grow in the clarity of image quality, external design, etc. with the development of technology. As a result, current TVs are very diverse, such as LCD (liquid crystal display), TFT-LCD (thin liquid crystal display), PDP (plasma display), flexible display or HMD (Head Mounted Display).

Recently, TVs have developed into a multi-media display device as well as a function of a broadcast signal receiver for receiving only information transmitted from a broadcasting station. In other words, it provides more diverse and interesting contents by accommodating the connection of various external devices such as VTR, DVD, various game machines, PCs, audio devices, and the like.

In order to receive the signals of the various external devices, one side of the TV is provided with an external input / output terminal for accommodating the input signal of the external device, and the external input / output terminal is installed at the rear part with less exposure to the outside in consideration of the design of the TV. do.

However, when the input line of various external devices is connected to the TV by using the external input / output terminal unit, the surrounding environment becomes messy, and when the location of the TV is changed or the connection of the external device is changed, each external device is Connection work is very cumbersome.

In particular, large-sized TVs, such as wall-mounted TVs, are difficult for general users to perform the change, and often require a certain amount of technical fee and re-request to a professional engineer.

On the other hand, due to the development of the Internet and modern communication networks, the era of being able to create virtual pets and raise virtual pets in a manner desired by the user has come. These virtual pets are generally programmed to adapt to their environment and develop new features and characteristics based on their interaction with the owners.

However, in the past, a virtual pet is raised through a special terminal, so emotional stability is insufficient compared to raising a real pet, and everyone connects to or manages a terminal separately from a TV or PC monitor that is commonly used. There was discomfort that should be.

In addition, in the related art, when the TV is not watched or when the PC monitor is not used, there is a problem that a method for utilizing a TV or PC monitor is insufficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems, and to provide a connection device capable of connecting a separate video reproducing apparatus without connecting an input line to an external input / output terminal such as a TV or a PC monitor. .

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above problems, in the case of changing the position of the TV or PC monitor or the connection of the video playback device provides a connection device that can be easily connected to the general video playback device. There is.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above problems, to provide an emotional satisfaction to raise a pet without discomfort, such as the removal of the animal's hair in the home or processing feces.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above problems, it is to make it possible to actively use a TV or PC monitor owned generally in the time zone not the viewing time.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above problems, and in particular, in the case of a wall-mounted TV or the like to make it possible to feel the image of an aquarium or an animal farm in the home.

The present invention for achieving the technical problem, relates to a connection device of the video playback device, including at least one or more connection jacks (Jack) protruding on one side, the connection jack is an input and output terminal portion of a separate video display device It is characterized in that coupled to.

Preferably, the video display device is a TV (TV) or PC (PC) monitor.

Also preferably, the connection jack may include at least one or more of a video transmission / reception jack and a voice transmission / reception jack.

Preferably, at least one of the connection jacks may be moved by a predetermined interval so that the distance between the connection jacks may be adjusted according to the distance between the terminals of the input / output terminal unit.

On the other hand, the present invention relates to an image reproducing apparatus, which is mounted on an input / output terminal of a separate image display apparatus by at least one or more connection jacks protruding from one side, and receives image software from a memory and receives the image software. And an image reproducing apparatus which executes image software and displays the image on the screen of the image display apparatus.

Preferably, the video display device is a TV (TV) or PC (PC) monitor.

Also preferably, the connection jack may include at least one or more of a video transmission / reception jack and a voice transmission / reception jack.

Preferably, at least one of the connection jacks may be moved by a predetermined interval so that the distance between the connection jacks may be adjusted according to the distance between the terminals of the input / output terminal unit.

On the other hand, the present invention relates to an image reproducing apparatus, which is mounted on an input / output terminal of a separate image display apparatus by at least one or more connecting jacks protruding from one side, and receives animal animation software from a memory, A main body which executes animation software and displays an animal animation on a screen of the image display device; And an input / output unit configured to detect a user's motion or voice and transmit a detection signal to the main body. It includes.

Preferably, the video display device is a TV (TV) or PC (PC) monitor.

Also preferably, the connection jack may include at least one or more of a video transmission / reception jack and a voice transmission / reception jack.

Also preferably, at least one or more of the connection jacks may be moved by a predetermined interval so that the distance between the connection jacks may be adjusted according to the distance between the terminals of the input / output terminal unit.

Also preferably, the main body may include a mounting unit mounted to an input / output terminal of a separate image display device by at least one or more connection jacks protruding from one side thereof; A memory slot in which a memory in which the animal animation software is stored is mounted; Animal animation software stored in the memory is executed and transmitted to the image display device through the mounting unit to display the animal animation on the screen of the image display device, the animal corresponding to the motion or voice detection signal received from the input and output unit A control circuit unit executing a function of the animation software; Characterized in that it comprises a.

Also preferably, the memory slot may include at least one of an SD memory slot, a USB memory slot, a CF memory slot, an XD memory slot, and a mini SD memory slot. It characterized by including any one or more.

Also preferably, the power supply unit for supplying the driving power of the video playback device further comprises.

Also preferably, the input / output unit may include: a motion recognition sensor installed at an outside thereof to sense a user's motion and transmitting the detected motion signal to the main body; And a voice recognition sensor installed outside thereof to detect a user's voice and transmit the detected voice signal to the main body. Characterized in that it comprises a.

Also preferably, a speaker; It characterized in that it further comprises.

Also preferably, the input / output unit may be hinged to the main body.

In addition, the animal animation software is characterized in that the background of the target animal on the screen of the image display device is implemented in a single color (single color).

In addition, the animal animation software is characterized in that the target animal is embodied as two males or females on the screen of the image display device, or one female is added to the two males and females.

Also preferably, the animal animation software may be implemented such that the target animal recognizes a user on a screen of the image display apparatus when the main body receives the motion detection signal or the voice detection signal. do.

Also preferably, the behavior of recognizing the user may be a behavior in which a predetermined number of predetermined behavior patterns are sequentially repeated.

Preferably, the animal animation software, when the main body receives the voice detection signal, when the received voice signal is a predetermined command signal, the target animal on the screen of the image display device to the predetermined command Characterized in that it is implemented as a corresponding action.

According to the present invention, it is possible to connect a separate video reproducing apparatus to an external input / output terminal unit such as a TV or a PC monitor without the need for an input line.

According to the present invention, in the case of a position change such as a TV or a PC monitor or a connection change of an image reproducing apparatus, the general public can easily connect the image reproducing apparatus.

According to the present invention, there is an effect that can feel the emotional satisfaction of raising a pet without discomfort such as removing the animal's hair or processing feces in the home.

According to the present invention, it is possible to actively use a TV or PC monitor that is generally owned even in a time zone other than the viewing time.

According to the present invention, it is possible to feel the fun to talk with the virtual pet and have a positive effect on the emotional development of children.

According to the present invention, particularly in the case of a wall-mounted TV, there is also an effect that can feel the image of the aquarium or animal farm.

Before describing the details for carrying out the present invention, it should be noted that the configuration that is not directly related to the technical gist of the present invention has been omitted within the scope of not distracting the technical gist of the present invention.

Hereinafter, animal animation software according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The animal animation software is stored in an SD memory card or USB memory and supplied to an image reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The image reproducing apparatus executes the animal animation software and displays the image on a screen of a separate image display apparatus. In an embodiment of the present invention, the TV is set as the image display device, but the technical concept of the present invention is not limited thereto.

The animal animation software according to an embodiment of the present invention analyzes the characteristics of various animals to produce a predetermined amount of time, preferably 60 minutes.

The background of the animal is treated with a single color, for example, white or black, and the animal to be animated is preferably pets such as dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, goldfish, tropical fish, etc., but is not limited thereto. In addition, it is preferable that the target animal of the animation is set to two males or females, and one female is added to the two males and females.

Animal behaviors set simple and slow behaviors as basic behaviors, and set specific behaviors when a specific behavior is required by a signal detected by a motion recognition sensor or a voice recognition sensor, but is not limited thereto.

Specific behaviors represent different behaviors from the basic ones, such as behaviors of animals being ridiculed, and it is desirable to produce 20 seconds of animation for each behavior.

If a specific action of the animal is required, it is desirable to set a special tool to be put on the screen and to stop the specific action on the screen by pushing or pushing the special tool out of the screen. For example, when feeding a puppy, there may be a setting such that the feed container appears from one side of the screen, the puppy eats the feed, and then bites the feed container into the mouth to take it out of the screen or kicks it out of the screen. have.

Hereinafter, the configuration of an image reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a video player according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the video player according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is an embodiment of the present invention 4 is a front perspective view of a video player according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a top view of a video player according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. Is a use state diagram illustrating a combined state of an image reproducing apparatus and a TV according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the image reproducing apparatus is composed of the main body 100 and the input / output unit 200.

As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 100 includes a mounting unit 110, a control circuit unit 120, an SD memory slot 130, a USB memory slot 140, and a power supply unit 150. It is composed of

The mounting unit 110 mounts the main body 100 to an external input / output terminal of the TV. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the mounting unit 110 is attached to one side of the video reproducing apparatus and consists of three jacks.

Preferably, the three jacks are composed of one video transmission and reception jacks and two audio transmission and reception jacks, and three jacks are arranged in a line, but the layout of the jacks is designed to meet the standard of the external input / output terminal of the TV. It is not limited to this.

Among the three jacks, the center jack is a jack for voice transmission and reception, and is formed in the video player, and the two jacks formed at the top and bottom are respectively a jack for video transmission and reception and a voice transmission and reception, and move by a predetermined interval. This is a possible structure. Since the two jacks formed at the upper and lower ends are configured to be moved by a predetermined interval, the image reproducing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention can be mounted regardless of the interval between the terminals of the input / output terminal unit on which the image reproducing apparatus is mounted. have.

By the three jacks, the image reproducing apparatus can be fixed to the external input / output terminal of the TV without the need for a separate input line connecting the image reproducing apparatus to the TV.

Since the three jacks are designed to meet the standard of the external input and output terminal of the TV, the length, diameter or spacing between the jacks can be changed within the scope without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

Next, the control circuit unit 120 controls the entire image reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is mounted on the SD memory slot 130 or the USB memory slot 140. The animal animation software stored in the (SD) memory card or USB memory is executed and transmitted to the TV through the mounting unit 110, so that the animal animation is displayed on the screen of the TV.

In addition, the control circuit unit 120 receives a user's motion or voice detection signal from the motion recognition sensor 210 or the voice recognition sensor 220, and executes an animal animation software function corresponding to the received motion or voice detection signal. do. When the operation or voice detection signal is an analog signal, the control circuit unit 120 converts it to a digital signal.

In addition, the control circuit unit 120 executes an animal sound function stored in the animal animation software and outputs it to the speaker 230.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the SD memory slot 130 is installed at one side of the main body 100, and the SD memory card storing the animal animation software is stored in the SD memory slot 130. Is mounted.

The SD memory card stores animal animation software classified according to various criteria. The criteria for classifying animal animations include, but are not limited to, types of animals. For example, an SD memory card in which an animal animation about one or more animals is stored in a dog, a cat, a goldfish or a dolphin may be produced and sold or purchased for each animal.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the USB memory slot 140 is installed at the other side of the main body 100, and the USB bus in which the animal animation is downloaded is inserted.

A user downloads an animation from the homepage for providing the animal animation software to the USB memory slot and inserts the animation into the USB memory slot 140 to perform animation on the video player according to an embodiment of the present invention. Supply.

In one embodiment of the present invention, SD (SD) memory card or USB memory (USB) memory is set as a recording medium provided with the animal animation software, but appropriate changes can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily understand.

When other recording media are used, the SD memory slot 130 or the USB memory slot 140 may also be designed and modified to suit the specifications or performance of the recording media. Such other recording media may be CF memory, XD memory, mini SD memory, or the like.

Lastly, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the power supply unit 150 serves to supply driving power for the image reproducing apparatus according to the present invention. The power supply unit 150 may be set to a power cord of AC 220V that is commonly used, but is not limited thereto. In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, the video reproducing apparatus is set to receive driving power from an AC 220V power cord. However, the video reproducing apparatus may also be set in a manner of embedding a battery which is normally used in the video reproducing apparatus.

In addition, it is preferable to attach a power switch of the video reproducing apparatus to a rear surface of the main body 100 and a switch capable of operating a motion recognition sensor and a voice recognition sensor to be described later.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 1, the input / output unit 200 includes a motion recognition sensor 210, a voice recognition sensor 220, and a speaker 230.

As shown in FIG. 2, the motion recognition sensor 210 is installed outside the input / output unit 200 to detect a user's motion and transmits a detection signal to the control circuit unit 120.

In the state in which the motion recognition sensor 210 does not detect the user's motion, the normal mode of the animal animation software operates to not recognize the user. The action of not recognizing the user may be set to an action in which at least one animal sleeps or plays a game, but is not limited thereto.

When the motion recognition sensor 210 detects a user's motion, the motion recognition mode of the animal animation software that recognizes the user and performs a special action is activated. The operation recognition mode may be set to sequentially perform the following actions, but is not limited thereto.

1. If you are sleeping, get up and look around

2. Acting on the user with two feet

3. Take hungry behavior and require feed

4. Round and round around to express niceness to the user

5. Put your back on the floor when standing

Preferably, if the motion recognition sensor 210 continuously detects the user's motion, the time for which the behavior pattern is implemented in the motion recognition mode may not be guaranteed, so the behavior pattern in the motion recognition mode is constant. Can be set to hold for time.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the voice recognition sensor 220 is installed outside the input / output unit 200 to detect a user's voice and transmits a detection signal to the control circuit unit 120. do.

When the voice recognition sensor 220 does not recognize the user's voice, the normal mode of the motion recognition sensor 210 operates, and when the user's voice is recognized, the voice recognition of the animal animation software in which the animal has a special behavior. As the mode is activated, the voice recognition mode can be set to the normal mode and the special mode.

The general mode of the voice recognition mode refers to a mode of repeating an operation performed in the motion recognition mode of the motion recognition sensor 210 when a voice is recognized from the outside.

The special mode of the voice recognition sensor 220 refers to a mode in which each animal performs a predetermined behavior, and the user may preset and store a command corresponding to the specified behavior of the animals.

The command may include, but is not limited to:

1. 'Wake up': If the animal was sleeping, it happens.

2. 'Foots forward': The animal raises two feet.

3. 'Sleep': If the animal was up, sleep. If there is no other command for a predetermined time, it can be set to occur again.

4. 'Eat Meal': A bowl is provided on the screen to eat rice.

5. 'Ball Play': A ball is provided on the screen so that the animal plays with the ball.

Finally, the speaker 230 is installed outside the input / output unit 200 to output the sounds of animals. One side of the input / output unit 200 may be attached to a switch for adjusting the volume of the speaker 230, the switch is preferably a dial switch.

If the speaker is built in or external to the TV main body to which the image reproducing apparatus according to the present invention is attached, it is a matter of course that a TV speaker may be used in place of the speaker 230 installed in the input / output unit 200.

In addition, when the motion recognition sensor 210 or the voice recognition sensor 220 does not detect a user's motion or voice for a predetermined time, it is preferable to set the operation of the video reproducing apparatus to be automatically stopped. Do. After the operation of the video reproducing apparatus is stopped, the user may start the operation again by operating the power switch attached to the main body 100.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the input / output unit 200 is hinged to the outside of the main body 100. By the hinge 240 combination, the input / output unit 200 may be rotated left and right by a predetermined angle, so that the user may fix the input / output unit 200 to a position suitable for operation and / or voice recognition.

However, the present invention is not limited to hinge coupling the input / output unit 200 to the main body 100, and the same function as the method of fixedly coupling the input / output unit 200 to the main body 100 and Naturally, the action can be implemented.

As described above and described with reference to a preferred embodiment for illustrating the technical idea of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the configuration and operation as shown and described as described above, it is a deviation from the scope of the technical idea It will be understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations can be made to the invention without departing from the scope of the invention.

1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a video player according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a front perspective view of an image reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a rear perspective view of a video player according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a front view of an image reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a top view of a video player according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a use state diagram showing a combined state of a video player and a TV according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (27)

delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete In the video playback device, It is mounted on the input / output terminal of the separate image display device by at least one connection jack protruding from one side, and receives animal animation software from a memory, and executes the animal animation software on the screen of the image display device. A main body 100 displaying an animal animation; And An input / output unit 200 for detecting a user's motion or voice and transmitting a detection signal to the main body 100; Video playback device comprising a. The method of claim 9, The image display device is a video playback device, characterized in that the TV (TV) or PC (PC) monitor. The method of claim 9, And the connection jack comprises at least one of a video transmission and reception jack and a voice transmission and reception jack. The method of claim 9, And at least one of the connection jacks can be moved by a predetermined interval so that the distance between the connection jacks can be adjusted according to the distance between the terminals of the input / output terminal unit. The method of claim 9, The main body 100, A mounting unit 110 mounted to an input / output terminal of a separate image display device by at least one connection jack protruding from one side thereof; A memory slot in which a memory in which the animal animation software is stored is mounted; The animal animation software stored in the memory is executed and transmitted to the image display device through the mounting unit 110 to display the animal animation on the screen of the image display device, and the operation or voice received from the input / output unit 200. A control circuit unit 120 for executing a function of the animal animation software corresponding to the detection signal; Image playback apparatus comprising a. The method of claim 13, The memory slot may include one of an SD memory slot 130, a USB memory slot 140, a CF memory slot, an XD memory slot, and a mini SD memory slot. At least one or more video playback apparatus comprising a. The method according to claim 13 or 14, And a power supply unit (150) for supplying driving power to the image reproducing apparatus. The method of claim 9, The input and output unit 200, A motion recognition sensor 210 installed at an outside thereof to detect a user's motion and transmitting the detected motion signal to the main body 100; And A voice recognition sensor 220 installed at the outside to detect a user's voice and transmitting the detected voice signal to the main body 100; Image playback apparatus comprising a. The method of claim 16, Speaker 230; Image playback apparatus further comprises a. The method of claim 9, The input / output unit 200 is hinged (Hinge, 240) to the main body 100, characterized in that the video playback device. The method of claim 9, The animal animation software is a video playback device, characterized in that the background of the target animal on the screen of the image display device is implemented in a single color (single color). The method of claim 9, The animal animation software is a video playback device, characterized in that the target animal is implemented on the screen of the video display device by two male and female animals or two females added to the two male and female animals. The method of claim 9, The animal animation software may be implemented such that when the main body 100 receives the motion detection signal or the voice detection signal, the target animal recognizes the user on the screen of the image display device. Playback device. The method of claim 21, And the action of recognizing the user is an action in which a predetermined number of predetermined behavior patterns are sequentially repeated. The method of claim 22, The animal animation software, when the main body 100 receives the voice detection signal, when the received voice signal is a predetermined command signal, the target animal corresponds to the predetermined command on the screen of the image display device. Video playback device, characterized in that the action is implemented. In the video playback device, A mounting unit 110 mounted to an input / output terminal of a separate image display device by at least one connection jack protruding from one side thereof; A memory slot in which a memory storing image software is mounted; And A control circuit unit 120 for executing an image software stored in the memory and transmitting the image software to the image display device through the mounting unit 110 to display an image on a screen of the image display device; Video playback device comprising a. The method of claim 24, The image display device is a video playback device, characterized in that the TV (TV) or PC (PC) monitor. The method of claim 24, And the connection jack comprises at least one of a video transmission and reception jack and a voice transmission and reception jack. The method of claim 24, And at least one of the connection jacks can be moved by a predetermined interval so that the distance between the connection jacks can be adjusted according to the distance between the terminals of the input / output terminal unit.

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