KR102305848B1 - Wireless controller comprising indicator - Google Patents

Abstract

The disclosed embodiment provides a wireless control device that displays a voice, motion, or image that conforms to or does not comply with a user's command, and controls an external device according to the user's command. The wireless control device according to an embodiment is provided in the form of a flowerpot, and is generated by a voice recognition unit, a control unit that generates a signal for controlling a control target indicated by a voice recognized by the voice recognition unit according to the voice, and the control unit a main body including a communication unit for outputting the controlled control signal to the control target; and an indicator provided in the main body in the form of at least one of stem, leaf, flower, and tree and showing a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

Description

Wireless control device including an indicator {WIRELESS CONTROLLER COMPRISING INDICATOR}

The present invention relates to a wireless control device for remotely controlling an external device.

Recently, technologies related to the Internet of Things (IoT) have been developed. However, there is a problem in that it is difficult to apply the IoT technology to existing home appliances that were released or sold before the IoT technology was developed. Recently, attempts have been made to apply Internet of Things (IoT) technology to these existing home appliances.

The disclosed embodiment provides a wireless control device that displays a voice, motion, or image that conforms to or does not comply with a user's command, and controls an external device according to the user's command.

The wireless control device according to an embodiment is provided in the form of a flowerpot, and is generated by a voice recognition unit, a control unit that generates a signal for controlling a control target indicated by a voice recognized by the voice recognition unit according to the voice, and the control unit a main body including a communication unit for outputting the controlled control signal to the control target; and an indicator provided in the main body in the form of at least one of stem, leaf, flower, and tree and showing a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

In addition, the main body may further include a speaker for outputting whether or not the control is performed according to the voice or the result of the control as a sound.

In addition, the speaker may output a voice that conforms to a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

In addition, the speaker may output a voice that does not respond to the execution of a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

In addition, the indicator includes a first indicator showing a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit and a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit and corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit It may include a second indicator including a display device for displaying an image.

In addition, the indicator includes a first indicator showing a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit and a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit and corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit It may include; a second indicator including a support provided so that the display device for displaying the image is detachable.

In addition, the indicator may include a display device for displaying an image corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

Also, the indicator may be provided to receive a command for controlling the control target through manipulation according to a predetermined manipulation method.

Also, when a command through the indicator is input, the controller may generate a control signal for controlling the control target according to the input command.

In addition, the display device may display whether or not the control is performed according to the voice or a result of the control as an image or text.

Also, the display device may display an image or text that conforms to a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

Also, the display device may display an image or text that does not respond to the execution of a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

In addition, the indicator may show a motion that conforms to a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

In addition, the indicator may show a motion that does not respond to the execution of a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

In addition, the communication unit may communicate with the control target using any one of WIFI, Bluetooth, Zigbee, RF and IR communication methods.

In addition, the main body may include a sensor for detecting information around the wireless control device.

In addition, the sensor may include at least one of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a dust sensor, a gas sensor, and an illuminance sensor.

In addition, the control unit may generate a control signal for controlling the control target based on the information sensed by the sensor.

In addition, the main body may further include a main body display unit for displaying an image corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

Also, the main body display unit may display whether or not the control is performed according to the voice or a result of the control as an image.

Also, the main body display unit may display an image compliant with a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

Also, the main body display unit may display an image that does not respond to the execution of a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit.

In addition, the main body may further include an extension terminal provided to connect to an external device.

According to the wireless control device according to the disclosed embodiment, the user can intuitively know whether or not a user command is being performed through the motion of the indicator, the voice output of the speaker, or the display of an image or text on the display.

In addition, the user can more familiarly use the wireless control device by the plant shape appearance of the wireless control device according to the disclosed embodiment.

1 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a method for controlling an external device by a plant-type wireless control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 is a perspective view of a wireless control device in the form of a plant according to the disclosed embodiment.
3 is a control block diagram of a wireless controller according to the disclosed embodiment.
4 to 7 are diagrams illustrating the motion of the first indicator of the wireless control device according to the disclosed embodiment.
8 to 10 are diagrams showing the motion of the second indicator of the wireless control device according to the disclosed embodiment.
11 to 17 are diagrams illustrating examples of operation of the wireless control device according to the disclosed embodiment related to the control of an external device.
18 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a wireless control device according to the disclosed embodiment.
19 is a perspective view of an indicator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which only the first flower is in bloom in the indicator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
21 is a perspective view showing a state in which both the first flower and the second flower are in bloom in the indicator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
22 is a cross-sectional view of an indicator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
23 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which only the first flower is in bloom in the indicator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
24 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which both the first flower and the second flower are in bloom in the indicator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
25 and 26 are exploded perspective views of the indicator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
27 is a perspective view of a water storage unit to which an indicator according to a second embodiment of the present invention is applied.
28 is a cross-sectional view of a water storage unit to which an indicator according to a second embodiment of the present invention is applied.
29 is an exploded perspective view of a water storage unit to which an indicator according to a second embodiment of the present invention is applied.
30 is an exploded perspective view of an indicator according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
31 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the indicator according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
32 is a cross-sectional view showing a flowered state of some indicators in the water storage unit to which the indicator is applied according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
33 is a cross-sectional view showing a flowered state of all indicators in the water storage unit to which the indicator is applied according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
34 is a perspective view of an indicator according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the disclosed embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a method of controlling an external device by a plant-type wireless control device according to a disclosed embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a plant-type wireless control device according to the disclosed embodiment, and FIG. 3 is the disclosed method It is a control block diagram of a wireless control device according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment recognizes a command from a user, for example, a voice command, and external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , 540 that the recognized voice command refers to. ) can be controlled by voice commands. For example, when the user says <Turn on TV>, the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment recognizes the user's voice, determines the control target to be the TV, and transmits a control signal for turning on the TV to the TV. .

As shown in FIG. 1 , the external device that can be controlled by the wireless controller 500 includes household appliances such as an air conditioner 520 , a television 530 , an air purifier 540 , and a humidifier 510 . may include The external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 that can be controlled by the wireless controller 500 according to the disclosed embodiment are not limited to the above-described examples, and may perform wired/wireless communication with the wireless controller 500 . If the device has a function that can be included in the external device (510, 520, 530, 540) that can be controlled by the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment,

As shown in FIG. 1 , the wireless controller 500 according to the disclosed embodiment may have a plant form, for example, a flowerpot and a leaf form growing in a flowerpot. The form shown in FIG. 1 is only an example, and the disclosed embodiment may have a plant form such as a flower, a leaf, a stem, a tree, or a combination of these forms. For example, like a lucky tree, the main body 300 may be provided in the form of a tree and the indicator 400 may be provided in the form of a leaf formed in the tree. As described above, the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment may be provided in the form of a nature-friendly plant so that the user can feel familiarity. In addition, the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment uses a plant form to display an intuitive reaction corresponding to a user's command or a change in the surrounding environment, so that the user can intuitively check whether the command is being performed or a change in the surrounding environment. to be recognized as This will be described in detail later.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment includes a body 300 in the form of a flowerpot, and an indicator 400 provided on the body 300 and having a shape of leaves, etc. .

More specifically, the main body 300 includes a voice recognition unit 320 provided to recognize a user's voice, a sensor 330 capable of detecting information such as temperature or humidity around the wireless control device 500, a voice Control unit 340 for controlling the indicator 400 according to the voice recognized by the recognition unit 320 or information detected by the sensor 330 and generating a signal for controlling the external devices 510, 520, 530, 540 , a speaker 350 that outputs a sound corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit 320 or information detected by the sensor 330, the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit 320 or the sensor 330 It may include a main body display unit 310 for displaying an image corresponding to information, and a communication unit 360 for communicating with external devices (510, 520, 530, 540). In addition, the main body 300 may further include an extension terminal provided to be connected to the external devices (510, 520, 530, 540) or an external storage medium.

The indicator 400 is provided in the form of a leaf or a rod, and a first indicator 410 showing a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit 320 or information detected by the sensor 330, is provided in the form of a stem It may include a second indicator 440 having a support at the end of which a display device such as a mobile phone can be mounted. Alternatively, the second indicator 440 may include a display unit provided integrally with the second indicator 440 together with a cradle on which the display device can be mounted. Alternatively, the second indicator 440 may include only the display unit provided integrally without the aforementioned cradle. Hereinafter, a case including a cradle will be described as an example of the second indicator 440 .

The voice recognition unit 320 may include a microphone (not shown) that converts the user's voice signal into an electrical signal and provides it to the control unit 340 . In addition, the voice recognition unit 320 may further include an amplifier (not shown) for amplifying the electrical signal output from the microphone (not shown). The voice recognition unit 320 may be provided to be built-in to the main body 300 , and a microphone for acquiring the user's voice may be provided to be exposed on the outer surface of the main body 300 .

The sensor 330 may include various sensors capable of detecting environmental information around the wireless controller 500 . A temperature sensor capable of detecting the temperature around the wireless control device 500, a humidity sensor capable of detecting the humidity around the wireless control device 500, and a wireless control device 500 capable of detecting the quality of the surrounding air It may include a dust sensor or a gas sensor, an illuminance sensor capable of detecting the brightness around the wireless control device 500, and the like. The above-described type of sensor is only an example, and the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment may further include other types of various sensors capable of detecting various information of a space in which the wireless control device 500 is provided. .

The information sensed by the sensor 330 may be provided to the controller 340 and used to generate signals for controlling the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 . For example, the information detected by the temperature sensor or the humidity sensor may be used to generate a signal necessary for controlling the air conditioner 520 or the dehumidifier, and the information detected by the gas sensor or the dust sensor is the air purifier 540 . It can be used to generate a signal necessary for the control of

The speaker 350 may convert the electrical signal generated by the control unit 340 into a voice signal, and may further include an amplifier (not shown) for amplifying the electrical signal provided by the control unit 340 .

Communication unit 360 is Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity, Wi-Fi), Bluetooth (Bluetooth), Zigbee (Zigbee), near field communication (NFC), RF (Radio Frequency, RF) communication, infrared (infrared, IR) It may include a wireless communication module for performing communication with the external devices (510, 520, 530, 540) using a wireless communication method such as communication. The communication unit 360 transmits the control signal generated by the control unit 340 to the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 corresponding to the control target.

The first indicator 410 may show various motions. The various motions shown by the first indicator 410 will be described using an indicator provided in the form of a leaf as an example. 4 to 7 are diagrams illustrating the motion of the first indicator 410 of the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the stem portion of the first indicator 410 provided in the form of a leaf is tilted by a predetermined angle in any one of directions opposite to each other, such as left and right, or in any one of the opposite directions in advance. A motion that is tilted by a predetermined angle and then tilted by a predetermined angle in another direction, or a motion that is tilted by a predetermined angle in any one direction opposite to each other and then tilted by a predetermined angle in the other direction is repeated more than once. It can be arranged so that The aforementioned left-right direction is only an example and is not limited thereto. Hereinafter, this motion is referred to as a first motion M1. The angle and motion speed at which the first indicator 410 is inclined among the first motions M1 may be predetermined and may be adjusted by the controller 340 . A motor for providing power required for the above-described first motion M1 of the first indicator 410 may be provided inside the main body 300 .

In addition, referring to FIG. 5 , the stem portion of the first indicator 410 has a motion rotating by a predetermined angle in a clockwise direction with the stem as a rotation axis, a motion rotating by a predetermined angle in a counterclockwise direction, and a clockwise rotation in advance. It may be provided to perform a motion that rotates by a predetermined angle and then rotates by a predetermined angle in a counterclockwise direction, or a motion that repeats rotation in clockwise and counterclockwise directions. Hereinafter, this motion is referred to as a second motion M2. The angle and rotation speed at which the first indicator 410 rotates among the second motion M2 may be predetermined and may be adjusted by the controller 340 . A motor for providing power required for the above-described second motion M2 of the first indicator 410 may be provided inside the body 300 .

Also, referring to FIG. 6 , the stem portion of the first indicator 410 moves up and down by a predetermined distance, descends by a predetermined distance, ascends and descends by a predetermined distance, and then descends by a predetermined distance. And it may be provided to perform a motion that repeats the descending. Hereinafter, this motion is referred to as a third motion M3. The elevating distance and speed of the first indicator 410 of the third motion M3 may be predetermined and may be adjusted by the controller 340 . A motor for providing power required for the above-described third motion M3 of the first indicator 410 may be provided inside the main body 300 .

Also, referring to FIG. 7 , the leaf portion of the first indicator 410 is tilted by a predetermined angle in any one of directions opposite to each other, such as up and down, or a predetermined angle in any one of the opposite directions. It may be provided so as to perform a motion of repeating the inclination by a predetermined angle in another direction at least once. The above-described vertical direction is only an example and is not limited thereto. And, when there are two or more leaves, only one of the leaves may show the above-mentioned motion, two or more leaves may show the above-mentioned motion in the same direction, and at least one of the two or more leaves may show the above-mentioned motion in a different direction. It can also show motion. Hereinafter, this motion is referred to as a fourth motion M4. The angle and speed at which the first indicator 410 is inclined among the fourth motion M4 may be predetermined and may be adjusted by the controller 340 . A motor for providing power required for the above-described third motion M3 of the first indicator 410 may be provided inside the main body 300 .

The above-described motions of the first indicator 410 may be performed in combination of two or more, or only one motion may be viewed at a time. Also, the first to fourth motions M1 to M4 described above are only examples, and the first indicator 410 may show other types of motion. The first indicator 410 shows the above-described motions in response to the user's voice command, so that the user can intuitively recognize that the wireless controller 500 is responding to the user's voice command.

The second indicator 440 may also show various motions. 8 to 10 are diagrams illustrating the motion of the second indicator 440 of the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the stem portion of the second indicator 440 is rotated by a predetermined angle in a clockwise direction with the stem as a rotation axis, a motion rotated by a predetermined angle in a counterclockwise direction, and a predetermined angle in a clockwise direction. It may be provided to perform a motion that rotates by a predetermined angle and then rotates by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction, or a motion that repeats rotation in the clockwise and counterclockwise directions. That is, the second indicator 440 may be provided to perform the second motion M2 like the first indicator 410 . The angle and rotation speed at which the second indicator 440 rotates among the second motion M2 may be predetermined and may be adjusted by the controller 340 . A motor for providing power required for the above-described second motion M2 of the second indicator 440 may be provided inside the body 300 .

Also, referring to FIG. 9 , the stem portion of the second indicator 440 has a motion of ascending and descending by a predetermined distance, a motion of descending by a predetermined distance, a motion of ascending and descending by a predetermined distance and then descending by a predetermined distance, or ascending and descending. And it may be provided to perform a motion that repeats the descending. That is, the second indicator 440 may be provided to perform the third motion M3 like the first indicator 410 . The elevating distance and speed of the second indicator 440 among the third motion M3 may be predetermined and may be adjusted by the controller 340 . A motor for providing power required for the above-described third motion M3 of the second indicator 440 may be provided inside the main body 300 .

Also, referring to FIG. 10 , the support provided on the stem of the second indicator 440 may be rotatably provided on the stem. That is, as shown in FIG. 10 , the support part is tilted by a predetermined angle in any one of the directions opposite to each other by a predetermined angle in any one of the directions opposite to each other, such as the vertical direction, or the support part is inclined by a predetermined angle in any one of the opposite vertical directions. It may be provided to perform a motion of repeating the inclination by a predetermined angle in the direction one or more times. Hereinafter, this motion is referred to as a fifth motion M5. The angle and speed at which the support part of the second indicator 440 inclines among the fifth motion M5 may be predetermined and may be adjusted by the controller 340 . A motor for providing power required for the above-described fifth motion M5 of the support portion of the second indicator 440 may be provided inside the body 300 .

As described above, the indicator 400 may be provided to allow the user to input a desired command through a predetermined operation as well as a function of showing a response to the user's voice command as a motion. For example, the temperature of the air conditioner or the channel of the television 530 is adjusted through the operation of raising or lowering the leaf portion of the first indicator 410 , that is, the operation corresponding to the fourth motion M4 described above. You can enter commands such as Various operation methods for controlling the external devices 510, 520, 530, 540 through the indicator 400 may be preset and stored in the wireless control device 500, and the user may use the indicator 400 as well as a voice command. You can also input the desired command through the operation of . In addition, the user may input a desired command by combining the voice command and the manipulation of the indicator 400 . For example, the user says the channel of the television 530 and receives a command to control the channel of the television 530 by manipulating the leaf portion of the first indicator 410 through a manipulation method corresponding to the fourth motion M4. You can also enter Manipulation of the indicator 400 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be manipulated in various ways.

When the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment receives a voice command recognized by the voice recognition unit 320 or a command through manipulation of the indicator 400, the control indicated by the received command A target is determined, and a control signal for controlling the determined control target according to the received command is generated. The control unit 340 transmits the generated control signal to the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 to be controlled through the communication unit 360 , and the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , 540 control according to the user's command. make it possible And, when the external devices 510, 520, 530, 540 that have received the control signal operate according to the received control signal, the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 sends a voice indicating that the user's command has been performed through the speaker ( 350), it is possible to notify the user of the execution of the command. Alternatively, the controller 340 of the wireless controller 500 may notify the user of the execution of the command by operating the indicator 400 with a motion set so that the user can intuitively recognize that the user's command has been performed. Alternatively, by displaying an image set so that the user can intuitively recognize that the user's command has been performed through the display device mounted on the main body display unit 310 of the wireless control device 500 or the support unit of the second indicator 440 . The user may be informed of the execution of the command. Alternatively, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 is at least one of a voice output through the speaker 350, a motion of the indicator 400, or an image display through the display unit mounted on the main body display unit 310 or the support unit. may be combined to notify the user of the execution of the command.

Hereinafter, the operation of the wireless control device 500 according to the embodiment disclosed with reference to FIGS. 11 to 17 will be described in more detail. 11 to 17 are diagrams showing examples of operation of the wireless controller 500 according to the disclosed embodiment related to the control of the external devices (510, 520, 530, 540).

Referring to FIG. 11 , when the user says <Turn on TV> to turn on the television 530, the voice recognition unit 320 of the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment receives the user's voice saying <Turn on TV>. Recognize. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the wireless control device 500 so that the user can know that the wireless control device 500 is responding to the user's voice command recognized by the voice recognition unit 320 . A voice saying <Yes, I understand> is output through the speaker 350 .

And the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the indicator 400 so that the indicator 400 of the wireless control device 500 shows a predetermined motion, and responds to the user's voice command to the wireless control device 500 ) to let the user know that it is responding. For example, the first indicator 410 shows the above-described first motion M1 or fourth motion M4 so that the user can intuitively know that the wireless controller 500 has recognized the user's voice command. do. The first indicator 410 as well as the second indicator 440 may show the fifth motion M5 shown in FIG. 10 . The controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 may control only one of the indicators 400 to show motion, or control all the indicators 400 to show motion. In addition, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 can control only one of the speaker 350 and the indicator 400 so as to show only the motion of the indicator 400 or output only the voice, and the indicator 400 It is also possible to control both the speaker 350 and the indicator 400 to show the motion and output the voice.

The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 generates a turn-on signal for turning on the television 530 according to a voice command, and transmits the generated turn-on signal to the television 530 through the communication unit 360 . send to Alternatively, when a plurality of the aforementioned wireless controllers 500 are provided, one wireless controller 500 may serve as a master device, and the other wireless controller 500 may serve as a slave device. . That is, the wireless control device 500 serving as a master device generates a turn-on signal for turning on the television 530 and transmits it to the wireless controller 500 serving as a slave device, and serves as a slave device. The wireless control device 500 that performs , may transmit a turn-on signal to the nearby television 530 . That is, the wireless control device 500 can communicate with other wireless control devices 500 as well as external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 , and the wireless control device 500 serves as a slave device. may transmit a signal received from the wireless control device 500 serving as a master device to the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , 540 using the IR communication method. The plurality of wireless control devices 500 may perform both the role of the master device and the role of the slave device. Alternatively, the wireless controller 500 performing the role of the slave device may be provided to be detachable from the master device as a part of the wireless controller 500 performing the role of the master device. Even if it is provided in a detachable form, it may be provided to include all the components of the above-described wireless control device 500 . Alternatively, it may be provided to include at least the communication unit 360 and the control unit 340 .

Meanwhile, the television 530 is turned on according to the turn-on signal transmitted from the wireless controller 500 , and the controller 340 of the wireless controller 500 turns on the television 530 when the speaker 350 is turned on. Outputs a voice saying <TV is on> through The user may recognize that the user's command has been performed through a voice output through the speaker 350 of the wireless control device 500 .

And the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the indicator 400 so that the indicator 400 of the wireless control device 500 shows a predetermined motion, so that the user knows that the user's voice command has been performed. make it possible For example, the first indicator 410 shows any one of the above-described first motions M1 to M4, or a motion in which at least one motion is combined, so that the wireless controller 500 It allows the user to intuitively know that the user has performed the user's voice command. The first indicator 410 as well as the second indicator 440 are any one of the second motion M2, the third motion M3, and the fifth motion M5 shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, or At least one motion may show a combined motion. The controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 may control only one of the indicators 400 to show motion, or control all the indicators 400 to show motion. In addition, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 can control only one of the speaker 350 and the indicator 400 so as to show only the motion of the indicator 400 or output only the voice, and the indicator 400 It is also possible to control both the speaker 350 and the indicator 400 to show the motion and output the voice.

In the case of FIG. 11 , the user is inputting a command through voice, but as described above, the same command may be input by manipulating the indicator 400 in a predetermined manner, or a combination of the voice command and the manipulation of the indicator 400 . You can also enter the same command. Expressions such as <Yes, I understand> or <I turned on the TV> output through the speaker 350 are just examples of output expressions, and various types of expressions that can convey similar meanings are provided to the wireless controller 500 . It may be stored in advance, and various types of pre-stored expressions representing similar meanings may be randomly output. In addition, the speaker 350 of the wireless controller 500 may output not only the aforementioned voice but also various types of pre-stored signal sounds.

As described above, FIG. 11 shows an example in which the wireless controller 500 outputs a response to a user's command or a result of command execution through the indicator 400 and the speaker 350 . 12 and 13 show examples in which the wireless control device 500 displays a response to a user's command or a result of command execution through the display unit and the indicator 400 .

Referring to FIG. 12 , when the user says <Turn on TV> to turn on the television 530, the voice recognition unit 320 of the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment recognizes the user's voice saying <Turn on TV>. Recognize. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the wireless control device 500 so that the user can know that the wireless control device 500 is responding to the user's voice command recognized by the voice recognition unit 320 . Through the display device mounted on the support of the second indicator 440, the text <Yes, I understand> or the text and image are displayed together. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 transmits a control signal for displaying text or images to the display device mounted on the support, or recognizes the user's voice from the display device mounted on the support, for example, a smart phone. Thus, the corresponding text or image may be displayed. In this case, an application for recognizing a user's voice command and displaying a text or image corresponding thereto may be mounted on a display device such as a smartphone. The display device may output not only text or images but also voices as shown in FIG. 11 .

And the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the indicator 400 so that the indicator 400 of the wireless control device 500 shows a predetermined motion, and responds to the user's voice command to the wireless control device 500 ) to let the user know that it is responding. For example, the first indicator 410 shows the above-described first motion M1 or fourth motion M4 so that the user can intuitively know that the wireless controller 500 has recognized the user's voice command. do. The first indicator 410 as well as the second indicator 440 may show the fifth motion M5 shown in FIG. 10 . The controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 may control only one of the indicators 400 to show motion or control all indicators 400 to show motion. Also, the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 may control any one of the display device and the indicator 400 so as to show only the motion of the indicator 400 or display only text or images on the display device, and the indicator Both the display device and the indicator 400 may be controlled to show the motion of 400 and display text or images.

The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 generates a turn-on signal for turning on the television 530 according to a voice command, and transmits the generated turn-on signal to the television 530 through the communication unit 360 . send to The television 530 is turned on according to the turn-on signal transmitted from the wireless control device 500 , and the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 receives <TV> through the display device when the TV 530 is turned on. is turned on> or both text and images are displayed. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 transmits a control signal for displaying text or images to the display device mounted on the support unit, or the display device mounted on the support unit, for example, a smart phone, controls the television 530 . It is also possible to display text or images corresponding to turn-on. In this case, a display device such as a smartphone may be equipped with an application that recognizes the user's voice command as described above, detects the operation of the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 and displays a text or image corresponding thereto. have. The display device may output not only text or images but also voices as shown in FIG. 11 . The user may recognize that the user's command has been performed by checking the text or image displayed on the display device mounted on the support.

And the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the indicator 400 so that the indicator 400 of the wireless control device 500 shows a predetermined motion, so that the user knows that the user's voice command has been performed. make it possible For example, the first indicator 410 shows any one of the above-described first motions M1 to M4, or a motion in which at least one motion is combined, so that the wireless controller 500 It allows the user to intuitively know that the user has performed the user's voice command. The first indicator 410 as well as the second indicator 440 are any one of the second motion M2, the third motion M3, and the fifth motion M5 shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, or At least one motion may show a combined motion. The controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 may control only one of the indicators 400 to show motion or control all indicators 400 to show motion. In addition, the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 may control any one of the display device and the indicator 400 so as to show only the motion of the indicator 400 or display only text or images on the display device, the indicator Both the display device and the indicator 400 may be controlled to show the motion of the 400 and display text or images.

In the case of FIG. 12 , the user is inputting a command through voice, but, as described above, the same command may be input by manipulating the indicator 400 in a predetermined manner, or a combination of the voice command and the manipulation of the indicator 400 . You can also enter the same command. Text such as <Yes, I understand> or <I turned on the TV> displayed on the display device is just an example of the displayed expression, and various types of expressions that can convey a similar meaning are available to the wireless controller 500 or the display device. Pre-stored, various kinds of pre-stored expressions representing similar meanings may be randomly displayed. In addition, various types of images that can be displayed together with text may be stored in the wireless controller 500 or the display device in advance and displayed randomly along with the text.

Referring to FIG. 12 , when the user says <Turn on TV> to turn on the television 530, the voice recognition unit 320 of the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment recognizes the user's voice saying <Turn on TV>. Recognize. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the wireless control device 500 so that the user can know that the wireless control device 500 is responding to the user's voice command recognized by the voice recognition unit 320 . Through the display device mounted on the support of the second indicator 440, the text <Yes, I understand> or the text and image are displayed together. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 transmits a control signal for displaying text or images to the display device mounted on the support, or recognizes the user's voice from the display device mounted on the support, for example, a smart phone. Thus, the corresponding text or image may be displayed. In this case, an application for recognizing a user's voice command and displaying a text or image corresponding thereto may be mounted on a display device such as a smartphone. The display device may output not only text or images but also voices as shown in FIG. 11 .

And the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the indicator 400 so that the indicator 400 of the wireless control device 500 shows a predetermined motion, and responds to the user's voice command to the wireless control device 500 ) to let the user know that it is responding. For example, the first indicator 410 shows the above-described first motion M1 or fourth motion M4 so that the user can intuitively know that the wireless controller 500 has recognized the user's voice command. do. The first indicator 410 as well as the second indicator 440 may show the fifth motion M5 shown in FIG. 10 . The controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 may control only one of the indicators 400 to show motion or control all indicators 400 to show motion. Also, the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 may control any one of the display device and the indicator 400 so as to show only the motion of the indicator 400 or display only text or images on the display device, and the indicator Both the display device and the indicator 400 may be controlled to show the motion of 400 and display text or images.

The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 generates a turn-on signal for turning on the television 530 according to a voice command, and transmits the generated turn-on signal to the television 530 through the communication unit 360 . send to The television 530 is turned on according to the turn-on signal transmitted from the wireless control device 500 , and the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 receives <TV> through the display device when the TV 530 is turned on. is turned on> or both text and images are displayed. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 transmits a control signal for displaying text or images to the display device mounted on the support unit, or the display device mounted on the support unit, for example, a smart phone, controls the television 530 . It is also possible to display text or images corresponding to turn-on. In this case, a display device such as a smartphone may be equipped with an application that recognizes the user's voice command as described above, detects the operation of the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 and displays a text or image corresponding thereto. have. The display device may output not only text or images but also voices as shown in FIG. 11 . The user may recognize that the user's command has been performed by checking the text or image displayed on the display device mounted on the support.

Referring to FIG. 13 , when the user says <Turn on TV> to turn on the television 530, the voice recognition unit 320 of the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment receives the user's voice saying <Turn on TV>. Recognize. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the wireless control device 500 so that the user can know that the wireless control device 500 is responding to the user's voice command recognized by the voice recognition unit 320 . The text <Yes, I understand> or a text and an image are displayed together through the main body display unit 310 . The controller 340 of the wireless controller 500 controls the main body display unit 310 so that the main body display unit 310 can display text or images.

And the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the indicator 400 so that the indicator 400 of the wireless control device 500 shows a predetermined motion, and responds to the user's voice command to the wireless control device 500 ) to let the user know that it is responding. Since this is the same as the description of FIG. 12 , it is omitted. In addition, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 shows only the motion of the indicator 400 or displays only text or images on the main body display unit 310 of the main body display unit 310 and the indicator 400 . Either one may be controlled, and both the main body display unit 310 and the indicator 400 may be controlled to show the motion of the indicator 400 and display text or images.

The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 generates a turn-on signal for turning on the television 530 according to a voice command, and transmits the generated turn-on signal to the television 530 through the communication unit 360 . send to The television 530 is turned on according to the turn-on signal transmitted from the radio controller 500 , and the controller 340 of the radio controller 500 turns on the television 530 when the television 530 is turned on, the main body display unit 310 . Display the text or text and image together of <TV is turned on> through . The controller 340 of the wireless controller 500 controls the main body display unit 310 so that the main body display unit 310 can display text or images. The user may recognize that the user's command has been performed by checking the text or image displayed on the main body display unit 310 .

And the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the indicator 400 so that the indicator 400 of the wireless control device 500 shows a predetermined motion, so that the user knows that the user's voice command has been performed. make it possible Since this is the same as the description of FIG. 12 , it is omitted. In addition, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 shows only the motion of the indicator 400 or displays only text or images on the main body display unit 310 of the main body display unit 310 and the indicator 400 . Either one may be controlled, or both the main body display unit 310 and the indicator 400 may be controlled to show the motion of the indicator 400 and display text or images.

In the case of FIG. 13 , the user is inputting a command through voice, but as described above, the same command may be input by manipulating the indicator 400 in a predetermined manner, or a combination of the voice command and the manipulation of the indicator 400 . You can also enter the same command. Text such as <Yes, I understand> or <I turned on the TV> displayed on the main body display unit 310 is just an example of the displayed expression, and various types of expressions that can convey a similar meaning are provided in the wireless control device 500 . may be pre-stored in , and various kinds of pre-stored expressions representing similar meanings may be randomly displayed. In addition, various types of images that can be displayed together with text may also be stored in the wireless controller 500 in advance and displayed randomly along with text.

The wireless controller 500 according to the disclosed embodiment may control the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 according to a user's command, and based on the information detected by the sensor 330 , the external devices 510 , 510 , 520, 530, and 540 may be controlled. 14 shows an example in which the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment controls the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 according to the detection information of the sensor 330 .

Referring to FIG. 14 , when the sensor 330 of the wireless control device 500 detects information around the wireless control device 500 , the controller 340 controls the motion of the indicator 400 in response to the detected information. do. For example, the humidity sensor detects the humidity around the wireless control device 500, and when the humidity is lower than a predetermined level, the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the first indicator 410 to 1 By making the leaf part of the indicator 410 show a downward tilting motion, it indicates that the room is dry.

In addition, when the humidity detected by the humidity sensor is lower than a predetermined level, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 generates a control signal for controlling the humidifier 510 so that the indoor humidity is higher than or equal to the predetermined humidity. The controller 340 transmits the generated control signal to the humidifier 510 through the communication unit 360 so that the humidifier 510 is operated.

After the humidifier 510 is operated, when the humidity detected by the humidity sensor of the wireless control device 500 is above a predetermined level, the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the first indicator 410 . Thus, by moving the leaf part of the first indicator 410 to the state before showing the downward tilting motion, it intuitively indicates that the indoor humidity is being maintained.

Although the humidity sensor has been described as an example of the sensor 330, it is not limited thereto, and the air conditioner 520 is controlled based on the detection information of the temperature sensor, or the air purifier ( The wireless controller 500 according to the disclosed embodiment, such as controlling the 540 , may control the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 related to information sensed by the sensor 330 .

In response to a user's command, the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment may output a compliant voice or display text or images as described above (eg, yes, I know), and FIGS. 15 to 17 . As shown in , it is possible to output a voice that does not respond to the user's command or display text or images (eg, dislike). The wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment outputs a voice, image, or text that does not respond to the user's command, thereby causing interest or fun in using the wireless control device 500 to the user, and the user It is possible to make the wireless control device 500 feel more familiar.

15 to 17 , when the user says <Turn on TV> to turn on the television 530, the voice recognition unit 320 of the wireless control device 500 according to the disclosed embodiment performs <Turn on TV> of the user. recognize the voice As shown in FIG. 15, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 allows the user to know that the wireless control device 500 is not responding to the user's voice command recognized by the voice recognition unit 320. Outputs the voice of <dislike> through the speaker 350 of the wireless control device 500, or, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, mounted on the support of the second indicator 440 of the wireless control device 500. The text <dislike> or a text and an image are displayed together through the display device or the main body display unit 310 . And the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the indicator 400 so that the indicator 400 of the wireless control device 500 can show a motion corresponding to the user's command non-response, and responds to the user's voice command. It allows the user to know that the wireless control device 500 is not responding. For example, the first indicator 410 shows the second motion M2 as if shaking the head among the first to fourth motions M1 to M4 described above, so that the wireless control device 500 allows the user It allows the user to intuitively know that the user is not responding to the voice command. Not only the first indicator 410 but also the second indicator 440 may show the second motion M2 shown in FIG. 10 . The controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 may control only one of the indicators 400 to show motion or control all indicators 400 to show motion. In addition, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 is a display device so that only one of the motion of the indicator 400, the display of the display device or the main body display unit 310, and the audio output through the speaker 350 is made, Only one of the main body display unit 310, the speaker 350, and the indicator 400 can be controlled, and the motion of the indicator 400, the display of the display device or the main body display unit 310, and the speaker 350 All of the display device, the main body display unit 310 , the speaker 350 , and the indicator 400 may be controlled so that all audio output may be performed. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the display device, the main body display unit 310, the speaker 350, and the indicator 400 so that a response that does not respond to the user's command can be made at an arbitrary point in time that is not predetermined. can be controlled The unexpected non-response of the wireless controller 500 may cause interest or fun in using the wireless controller 500 to the user, and may make the user feel more familiar with the wireless controller 500 .

As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 , when the user confirms that the above-mentioned radio control device 500 does not respond and says <turn on TV> to turn on the television 530 again, the radio control device according to the disclosed embodiment ( 500 may implement a response in response to a user's command through at least one of the display device, the main body display unit 310 , the speaker 350 , and the indicator 400 . A description of the case in which the wireless control device 500 complies with the user's command is the same as that of FIGS. 11 to 13 and thus will be omitted.

18 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of the wireless controller 500 according to the disclosed embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 18 , when the user's voice command is recognized by the wireless controller 500 ( 700 ), the wireless controller 500 outputs an image, motion, or voice corresponding to the recognized voice command.

When the user says <Turn on TV> to turn on the television 530, the voice recognition unit 320 of the wireless controller 500 according to the disclosed embodiment recognizes the user's voice saying <Turn on TV>. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the wireless control device 500 so that the user can know that the wireless control device 500 is responding to the user's voice command recognized by the voice recognition unit 320 . A voice saying <Yes, I understand> is output through the speaker 350 . And the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the indicator 400 so that the indicator 400 of the wireless control device 500 shows a predetermined motion, and responds to the user's voice command to the wireless control device 500 ) to let the user know that it is responding. For example, the first indicator 410 shows the above-described first motion M1 or fourth motion M4 so that the user can intuitively know that the wireless controller 500 has recognized the user's voice command. do. The first indicator 410 as well as the second indicator 440 may show the fifth motion M5 shown in FIG. 10 . Alternatively, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 may display the text “Yes, I understand” or Display text and images together. The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the main body display unit 310 so that the main body display unit 310 displays text or images, and displays text or images with the display device mounted on the support unit. A control signal can be transmitted for Alternatively, a display device mounted on the support, for example, a smartphone may recognize a user's voice and display a text or image corresponding thereto. In this case, an application for recognizing a user's voice command and displaying a text or image corresponding thereto may be mounted on a display device such as a smartphone.

In addition, the wireless control device 500 generates a control signal corresponding to the recognized voice command (720), and transmits the generated control signal to the external devices (510, 520, 530, 540) corresponding to the voice command ( 730). When the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , and 540 operate, the wireless controller 500 outputs an image, motion or voice corresponding to the operation of the external devices 510 , 520 , 530 , 540 ( 740 ).

The control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 generates a turn-on signal for turning on the television 530 according to a voice command, and transmits the generated turn-on signal to the television 530 through the communication unit 360 . send to When the television 530 is turned on, the controller 340 of the wireless controller 500 outputs a voice saying <TV is turned on> through the speaker 350 . Alternatively, the text or text and image of <TV is turned on> is displayed through the main body display unit 310 or the display device mounted on the support unit. The user may recognize that the user's command has been performed by checking the audio output through the speaker 350 of the wireless control device 500 or the text or image displayed on the main body display unit 310 .

And the controller 340 of the wireless control device 500 controls the indicator 400 so that the indicator 400 of the wireless control device 500 shows a predetermined motion, so that the user knows that the user's voice command has been performed. make it possible For example, the first indicator 410 shows any one of the above-described first motions M1 to M4, or a motion in which at least one motion is combined, so that the wireless controller 500 It allows the user to intuitively know that the user has performed the user's voice command. The first indicator 410 as well as the second indicator 440 are any one of the second motion M2, the third motion M3, and the fifth motion M5 shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, or At least one motion may show a combined motion. The controller 340 of the wireless controller 500 may control only one of the indicators 400 to show motion, or control all indicators 400 to show motion. In addition, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 may show only the motion of the indicator 400, output only the voice, or display only the image or text, the indicator 400, the speaker 350, the main body display unit ( 310), any one of the display devices may be controlled. Alternatively, the control unit 340 of the wireless control device 500 may perform at least one of the motion of the indicator 400, the voice output of the speaker 350, and the image or text display of the main body display unit 310 or the display device. In this way, at least one of the speaker 350 , the indicator 400 , the main body display unit 310 and the display device may be controlled.

Meanwhile, hereinafter, an indicator according to an embodiment different from the above-described indicator will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 34 . In the following embodiment, unlike the indicator described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 18 , the indicator includes flowers, stems, and pots, and is referred to as an indicator.

An indicator according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 19 and 22 , the indicator 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a flowerpot 10 and a pair of stems 11 and 12 movably installed in the flowerpot 10 up and down. ), a pair of flowers 13 and 14 that bloom in conjunction with the vertical movement of the pair of stems 11 and 12, a driving device 15 for generating power, and power from the driving device 15 It includes a lifting device 16 for receiving and elevating the stems 11 and 12 , and the driving device 15 and the lifting device 16 are accommodated in the flowerpot 10 .

In a state in which the stems 11 and 12 have moved downward, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 22 , both the first flower 13 and the second flower 14 are kept in a down state, and then the stems 11 and 12 ) as shown in FIGS. 20 and 23, only the first flower 13 is in bloom, and as shown in FIGS. 21 and 24, the first flower 13 and the second flower 14 are All are changed to pin state in turn.

25 and 26, the flowerpot 10 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an open upper side, and a planter body 101 for accommodating the driving device 15 and the elevating device 16 described above therein; It includes a flowerpot cover 102 that closes the upper surface of the open flowerpot body 101, and a guide member 103 installed in the center of the flowerpot cover 102 to guide the vertical movement of the stems 11 and 12.

A pedestal 104 is installed at the lower portion of the pot body 101 so that the pot body 101 can be stably supported on various horizontal surfaces.

A guide hole 103a in which the stems 11 and 12 are movably installed is provided in the center of the guide member 103, and a second elevating guide 163 to be described later is installed on the lower side, and a second to be described later on the upper side. A flower 14 is installed.

In this embodiment, the pair of stems 11 and 12 includes a first stem 11 formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and a second stem 12 movably installed inside the first stem 11 . .

The second stem 12 moves up and down by the lifting device 16 , and the first stem 11 receives a force through the second stem 12 and moves up and down together with the first stem 11 .

The pair of flowers 13 and 14 includes a first flower 13 and a second flower 14 accommodated inside the first flower 13 in a state in which the first flower 13 is placed. In this embodiment, the first flower 13 is installed on the guide member 103 of the flowerpot 10 and blooms or falls in association with the vertical movement of the first stems 11 . The second flower 14 is installed on the upper end of the second stem 12 and blooms or is closed according to the relative positions of the first stem 11 and the second stem 12 .

The second stem 12 receives the force transmitted by the lifting device 16 to move up and down, and the first stem 11 receives the force through the second stem 12 and receives the force through the second stem 12 only within a certain distance. ) and move with That is, after the first stem 11 and the second stem 12 both move upward a predetermined distance, the movement of the first stem 11 is stopped, and only the second stem 12 is further moved upward a predetermined distance. do. In this way, the first stem 11 is elastically supported on the outer circumferential surface of the second stem 12 on the upper portion of the first stem 11 so that the first stem 11 can move together with the second stem 12, in Fig. 24 . see) are included.

The first flower 13 is formed by a plurality of second petals 141 arranged in a circumferential direction, and the second flower 14 is formed by a plurality of second petals 141 arranged in a circumferential direction. do. At this time, the second flower 14 is formed to have a relatively small size compared to the first flower 13 so that the first flower 13 can be accommodated inside the first flower 13 in a closed state. has been

The first petals 131 are rotatably installed above the guide member 103 described above. To this end, the guide member 103 is provided with first hinge parts 103b on which the first petals 131 are rotatably installed, and rotates on the first hinge parts 103b under the first petals 131 . The second hinge parts 141a that are installed operably are provided. In the present embodiment, pins 104 are installed through the first hinge parts 103b and the second hinge parts 141a, respectively, so that the first hinge part 103b and the second hinge part 141a can rotate with each other. to be tightly coupled.

In order for the first flower 13 to bloom or fall in association with the vertical movement of the stems 11 and 12 , the first petals 131 are provided with locking portions 141b, respectively, and the outer circumferential surface of the first stem 11 . There are provided locking grooves 11c through which the locking portion 141b is caught. In the present embodiment, the locking portion 141b is formed to extend inwardly from the second hinge portion 141a. Therefore, in a state in which the first stem 11 is moved downward, the locking part 141b is caught by the locking groove 11c, and the first petals 131 are maintained in a closed state. As the first stem 11 moves upward, the locking portion 141b is separated from the locking groove 11c and supported on the outer surface of the first stem 11 while the first petals 131 rotate outward to the first The flower 13 blooms.

The second petals 141 are rotatably installed on the upper end of the second stem 12 . A third hinge portion 12a on which the second petals 141 are rotatably installed is provided at the upper end of the second stem 12 , and the third hinge portion 12a is rotated on the lower portion of the second petals 141 . The fourth hinge parts 141a that are installed operably are provided, respectively.

A support portion 11b is formed at the upper end of the first stem 11 so that the second petals 141 rotate around the fourth hinge portion 141a. The support portion 11b selectively supports the lower portions of the second petals 141 according to the relative positions of the first stem 11 and the second stem 12 to maintain the closed state of the second petals 141 . do. That is, when the first stem 11 and the second stem 12 move together, the outer surfaces of the second petals 141 are supported by the support portion 11b to provide a state in which the second petals 141 are closed. While maintaining, when only the second stem 12 moves upward, since the outer surfaces of the second petals 141 are spaced apart from the support 11b, the second petals 141 rotate outward by their own weight.

The driving device 15 includes a driving motor 151 that generates a rotational force, and a reduction unit 152 formed by a plurality of gears 152a.

The lifting device 16 includes a lifting member 161 that is rotatably installed at the lower end of the second stem 12, and a lifting member 161 on the inside is installed movably up and down, and is connected to the deceleration unit 152. It includes a first elevating guide 162 rotated by the reduction unit 152, and a second elevating guide 163 formed in a hollow cylindrical shape to accommodate the first elevating guide 162 inside.

The lifting member 161 is installed at the lower end of the second stem 12 through the screw 164 . The screw 164 passes through a through hole 161a provided in the center of the elevating member 161 and is coupled to the lower end of the second stem 12 . Therefore, even when the lifting member 161 rotates, the first stem 11 does not rotate. In addition, the lifting member 161 includes a pair of guide projections 161b protruding radially outward from both sides of the outer surface and installed in a guide groove 163a to be described later.

The first lifting guide 162 is connected to the driving device 15 and rotates by receiving rotational force from the driving device 15 . The first elevating guide 162 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and the stems 11 and 12 and the elevating member 161 are movably installed inside the first elevating guide 162 . A pair of guide slots 163a are provided on both sides of the first elevating guide 162 to guide the vertical movement of the above-described pair of guide protrusions 161b extending up and down. Therefore, when the first elevating guide 162 rotates, the elevating member 161 receives a force through the guide protrusion 161b and rotates together with the first elevating guide 162 .

The second elevating guide 163 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, the first elevating guide 162 is provided inside, and the pair of guide protrusions 161b are moved on the inner circumferential surface of the second elevating guide 163 . A guide groove (163a) having a spiral shape that is installed is provided. Therefore, when the elevating member 161 is rotated by the first elevating guide 162, the guide protrusion 161b provided on the elevating member 161 is guided by the guide groove 163a, so that the elevating member 161 moves upward and downward. move to either side. At this time, the moving direction of the elevating member 161 is determined by the rotating direction of the first elevating guide 162 .

Next, the operation of the indicator 1 configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 22 , in a state in which the second stem 12 and the first stem 11 are moved downward, the second petals 141 and the first petals 131 are all closed. keep the status

When the first elevating guide 162 rotates in one direction by the driving device 15 in this state, the elevating member 161 in the first elevating guide 162 rotates together with the first elevating guide 162 . Since the guide protrusion 161b provided on the elevating member 161 moves along the spiral guide groove 163a, the elevating member 161 moves upward, and accordingly, the second stem 12 moves upward. Since the first stem 11 is supported on the second stem 12 through the tanji portion 11a, it moves upward together with the second stem 12 .

As the second stem 12 and the first stem 11 move, the locking portion 141b caught in the locking groove 11c is separated from the locking groove 11c, and accordingly, the first petals 131 are pinned. Rotate outward around (104). Therefore, the first flower 13 blooms as shown in FIGS. 20 and 23 .

Subsequently, the second stem 12 and the first stem 11 move upward, and after the second stem 12 and the first stem 11 move by a set distance, the movement of the first stem 11 is stop Even after the movement of the first stem 11 is stopped, the second stem 12 is moved by the lifting member 161 . As only the second stem 12 moves, the support portion 11b supporting the lower portion of the first petals 131 is spaced apart from the second petals 141 . Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 24 , the second petals 141 rotate outward around the fourth hinge part 141a by their own weight, so that the second flower 14 is unfolded.

That is, as described above, as the stems 11 and 12 move upward, the first flower 13 and the second flower 14 are unfolded in sequence.

In addition, when the first elevating guide 162 is moved in the opposite direction by the driving device in the state in which the second flower 14 and the first flower 13 are unfolded as described above, the stems 11 and 12 move downward and Accordingly, the second flower 14 and the first flower 13 fall in sequence.

As described above, the operation of the indicator 1 may be operated in association with various conditions such as indoor temperature or humidity. That is, after setting the optimal state value, the stems 11 and 12 are moved upward as the optimal state value is approached so that the first flower 13 and the second flower 14 bloom, and the optimal state value The stems 11 and 12 move downward as the distance from , so that the first flower 13 and the second flower 14 fall.

The above-described state values such as temperature and humidity allow the indicator 1 to include a sensor for measuring state values such as temperature or humidity, or to transmit state values measured by a separate device to the indicator 1 possible.

In addition, the indicator 1 may be used alone as suggested in the above embodiment, or may be included in various devices such as a humidifier or an air conditioner.

Hereinafter, an indicator according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

27 and 28, the indicator 2 in this embodiment is applied to the water storage unit 3 used in a humidifier, etc., so that the water level filled in the water storage unit 3 can be displayed. .

The water storage unit 3 includes a water container 31 having an open upper surface to contain water, and a water container cover 32 covering the upper surface of the water container 31 .

The indicator 2 includes a stem 21 installed on the bucket cover 32 to be movable up and down, a flower 22 installed on the upper end of the stem 21, and a buoyancy body 23 installed on the lower end of the stem 21 . includes In this embodiment, the indicator 2 includes five stems 21 spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction as shown in FIG. 29, and five flowers 22 respectively installed on top of the five stems 21, It includes five buoyancy bodies 23 respectively installed at the lower ends of the stems 21 .

The bucket cover 32 supports five guide parts 321 for guiding the vertical movement of the stems 21 and the first petals 211 to be described later so that the first petals 212 are closed. part 322 .

The guide part 321 is formed to extend vertically as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 , and a guide hole 321a in which the stem 21 is movably installed is provided. In this embodiment, the length of the stems 21 and the length of the guide parts 321 are formed to be shortened step by step while proceeding in the circumferential direction as shown in FIG. 29, which is five indicators 2 according to the water level. By ascending one by one, the flowers 22 of the indicator 2 bloom or fall one by one.

Referring back to FIGS. 30 and 31 , the length of the guide parts 321 is formed relatively short compared to the stem 21 to guide the vertical movement of the stem 21 , and the length of the guide parts 321 is the circumference. The length difference between the guide parts 321 and the stem 21 installed in each guide part 321 is the same as the length difference between the other guide parts 321 and the stem 21. formed to do so. This is so that the flowers 22 bloom at the same height.

The support part 322 is formed to extend upward from the upper surface of the bucket cover 32, and is formed in an annular shape with the guide part 321 as the center, and as the stem 21 moves downward, a first petal ( 221) to support the outer surfaces of the first petals 221 to be closed.

The stem 21 includes a stem 211 movably installed in the guide hole 321a, a chin 212 extending radially from an upper end of the stem 211, and an upper side from the chin 212. It includes an extended pistil 213 .

The flower 22 includes a plurality of first petals 221 arranged in the circumferential direction, and is formed to have a size relatively smaller than that of the first petals 221 and arranged in the circumferential direction. It is formed by the second petals 222 accommodated inside. The first petals 221 each include a second hinge portion 221a rotatably installed on the first hinge portion 212a provided in the jaw portion 212 described above, and the second petals 222 are the aforementioned pistils. and a fourth hinge part 222a rotatably installed on the third hinge part 213a provided in the part 213 . In addition, the second petals 222 include interlocking protrusions 222b formed on the outer surface thereof to rotate the second petals 222 in association with the rotation of the first petals 221 .

The buoyancy body 23 is formed in the form of an airtight container filled with air therein so that it can float on water, and is installed at the lower end of the stem 21 .

Therefore, as water is filled in the bucket 31 and the water level increases, the stems 21 move upward in turn by the buoyancy force acting on the buoyancy bodies 23 installed at the lower end thereof, and the flowers installed at the top of the stem 21 . (22) also moves upward. When the flowers 22 move upward and the outer surfaces of the first petals 221 are spaced apart from the support part 322 , the first petals 221 rotate outwardly around the first hinge part 212a by their own weight. and the second petals 222 supported on the first petals 131 through the interlocking protrusions 222b also rotate outward by their own weight. Accordingly, the flowers 22 are sequentially bloomed as shown in FIGS. 27, 33 and 34 .

In addition, as the water in the bucket 31 is used and the water level is lowered, the stems 21 move downward in turn, and the flowers 22 installed at the lower end of the stem 21 also move downward. When the flowers 22 move downward, the outer surface of the first petals 221 is supported by the support 322, so the first petals 221 rotate inward, and the second petals 222 have interlocking protrusions 222b. ) receives the force from the first petals 221 and rotates inward. Accordingly, the flowers 22 fall one after the other.

As described above, since the number of blooming flowers 22 is changed according to the water level in the water tank 31, the water level in the water tank 31 can be checked through this.

In this embodiment, the indicator 2 is configured to move up and down by the buoyancy force acting on the buoyancy body 23, including the buoyancy body 23, but is not limited thereto, and the indicator is a separate driving device such as a driving motor It is also possible to include a vertical movement of the indicator by the power generated by the driving device.

In addition, in the above embodiments, the indicator is formed including a stem and a flower, but is not limited thereto.

34, as shown in the third embodiment of the present invention, it is also possible for the indicator 4 to include a branch 43 instead of a configuration corresponding to a flower.

In this embodiment, the indicator 4 is a flowerpot 41, a plurality of stems 42 arranged in order up and down on the flowerpot 41, and disposed between the stems 42 so that the stems 42 rotate with each other. It includes a plurality of nodes 43 to be possibly coupled, and the stems 42 include branches 44 extending branching from the stems 42 .

The stem 42 and the branch 44 are formed of a light guiding member made of a transparent or translucent material to guide light, and a light source (not shown) such as a light emitting diode is included in the node 43 to guide the stem 21 and Light can be supplied to the branch 44 .

Therefore, as the state value transmitted to the indicator 4 approaches the optimal state value, light is supplied from the stem 42 located at the lower side to the stem 42 located at the upper side through the light source in sequence, so as to have the same effect as the growth of the plant. can represent In addition, as the state value transmitted to the indicator 4 is further away from the optimal state value, the light supplied through the light source is sequentially blocked from the stem 42 located at the upper side to the stem 42 located at the lower side. effect can be shown.

In this embodiment, the light source is arranged at the nodes 43 to supply light to the stems 42 and the branches 44 connected to the stems 42 at the same time, but this is an example, and even the branches are individually lighted. It is also possible to supply Also, although not shown, by arranging flowers on the branches and allowing light to be supplied to the flowers in turn as the transmitted state value approaches the optimal state value, it is also possible to display the state such as humidity or temperature.

In the above, an embodiment of the present invention has been illustrated and described, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment described above, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims Of course, various modifications are possible by those with

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Claims (23)

It is provided in the form of a flowerpot and outputs a voice recognition unit, a control unit that generates a signal for controlling a control target indicated by a voice recognized by the voice recognition unit according to the voice, and a control signal generated by the control unit as the control target a main body including a communication unit; and
and an indicator provided in the main body in the form of at least one of stem, leaf, flower, and tree and showing a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. According to claim 1,
The body is
The wireless control device further comprising a speaker for outputting a sound whether or not the control is performed according to the voice or the result of the control. 3. The method of claim 2,
The speaker is a wireless control device for outputting a voice that conforms to a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. 3. The method of claim 2,
The speaker is a wireless control device for outputting a voice that does not respond to the execution of a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. According to claim 1,
The indicator is
A first indicator showing a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit and a display device for showing a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit and displaying an image corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit A wireless control device comprising a second indicator comprising a. According to claim 1,
The indicator is
A first indicator showing a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit and a display device for showing a motion corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit and displaying an image corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit A wireless control device comprising a; a second indicator including a support provided to be detachable. According to claim 1,
The indicator is
and a display device for displaying an image corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. According to claim 1,
The indicator is
A wireless control device provided to receive a command for controlling a control target through an operation according to a predetermined operation method. 9. The method of claim 8,
When a command through the indicator is input, the control unit generates a control signal for controlling the control target according to the input command. 8. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
The display device is
A wireless control device for displaying whether or not the control is performed according to the voice or a result of the control as an image or text. 8. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
The display device is
A wireless control device for displaying an image or text complying with a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. 8. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
The display device is
A wireless control device for displaying an image or text that does not respond to the execution of a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. According to claim 1,
The indicator is
A wireless control device showing a motion in response to a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. According to claim 1,
The indicator is
A wireless control device showing a motion that does not respond to the execution of a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. According to claim 1,
The communication unit is a wireless control device for performing communication with the control target using any one of WIFI, Bluetooth, Zigbee, RF and IR communication method. According to claim 1,
The main body is a wireless control device including a sensor for detecting information around the wireless control device. 17. The method of claim 16,
The sensor is a wireless control device comprising at least one of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a dust sensor, a gas sensor, and an illuminance sensor. 17. The method of claim 16,
The control unit is a wireless control device for generating a control signal for controlling the control target based on the information sensed by the sensor According to claim 1,
The body is
The wireless control device further comprising a; a main body display unit for displaying an image corresponding to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. 20. The method of claim 19,
The main body display unit,
A wireless control device for displaying whether or not the control is performed according to the voice or a result of the control as an image. 20. The method of claim 19,
The main body display unit,
A wireless control device for displaying an image complying with a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. 20. The method of claim 19,
The main body display unit,
A wireless control device for displaying an image that does not respond to the execution of a command according to the voice recognized by the voice recognition unit. According to claim 1,
The main body further includes an extension terminal provided to connect to an external device.

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