WO2006112103A1

WO2006112103A1 - Device for presenting information based on suction

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Publication number: WO2006112103A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/301308
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yuki Hashimoto; Tomoyasu Mitani; Masahiko Inami
Original assignee: Campus Create Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2005-03-30
Filing date: 2006-01-27
Publication date: 2006-10-26
Also published as: JP2006271848A

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a device capable of presenting information correspondingly to sucking operation. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A tubular suction device (5) is detachably held on the holding part (11) of a body (1). The suction device (5) is, for example, a straw. A detection part (2) detects the flow of a fluid passing the inside of the suction device (5) held on the holding part (11). A presenting part (3) presents the information when the flow of the fluid is detected by the detection part (2). After the use of the suction device (5) is completed, the other or the washed suction device (5) is fitted again to the holding part (11) for performing sucking.

Description

Specification

Information presentation device based on suction

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus for presenting information based on suction.

Background art

[0002] Normally, humans suck various fluids (fluids) such as beverages using suction devices such as straws.

[0003] By the way, a device for presenting information that can be perceived by a user to a person (user) who actually drinks fluid through a straw has not yet been proposed.

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and intends to provide an apparatus capable of presenting information based on suction.

Means for solving the problem

[0005] An information presentation device based on suction according to the present invention includes a main body, a detection unit, and a presentation unit. The main body includes a holding portion. The holding part is configured to hold the tubular suction tool so as to be detachable. The detection unit is configured to detect a flow of fluid passing through the inside of the suction tool held by the holding unit. The presenting unit is configured to present information when the fluid flow is detected by the detecting unit.

[0006] The information presentation apparatus may further include a control unit. It is preferable that the detection unit is configured to send a detection signal to the control unit when the flow of the fluid is detected. The control unit may include a storage unit that stores a plurality of pieces of presentation information corresponding to the detection signal. Furthermore, it is preferable that the control unit is configured to select the storage unit force presentation information and send it to the presentation unit based on the detection signal received by the detection unit force.

[0007] While the control unit receives the detection signal, the control unit routes the presentation information. It is preferable that it is the structure which continues sending to the said presentation part, making it push.

[0008] The sucking bow I tool is, for example, a straw for sucking bow I.

[0009] The information presentation device of the present invention may further include a fluid container. Here, the main body can be attached in the vicinity of the opening of the container. Moreover, the said holding | maintenance part can be set as the structure which hold | maintains the said suction tool in the position which can arrange | position the lower end of the said suction tool in the said container.

[0010] Further, the presenting unit can be arranged inside or on the surface of the container.

[0011] The information presentation device of the present invention may further include a power source. In addition, the power source can be disposed inside or on the surface of the container.

[0012] The information presentation apparatus of the present invention may be configured to add identification information corresponding to the detection signal to the plurality of presentation information stored in the storage unit.

[0013] The information presentation device of the present invention may further include a vibration unit. The vibration unit may be configured to vibrate the suction tool held by the holding unit.

The invention's effect

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an apparatus capable of presenting information based on suction.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of an information presentation device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0016] (Configuration of the first embodiment)

The apparatus of this embodiment includes a main body 1, a detection unit 2, a presentation unit 3, and a control unit 4 as main components (see FIG. 1).

[0017] The main body 1 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape as a whole (see FIG. 2). The main body 1 is formed with a through-hole having a circular cross section that extends along the axial direction. This through hole is the holding portion 11 in the present embodiment.

The holding unit 11 is configured to hold a tubular suction tool (for example, a suction straw) 5 so as to be detachable. That is, the inner diameter of the holding portion 11 in the present embodiment is a size that allows the suction tool 5 to be mounted inside the holding portion 11. Of course, by forming a convex part inside the holding part 11 or making the inner surface of the holding part 11 elastically deformable It is also possible to install the suction tool 5 inside the holding part 11!

The detection unit 2 is disposed in the vicinity of the inner surface of the holding unit 11 (that is, in the vicinity of the side surface of the through hole formed in the main body 1). The detection unit 2 is configured to detect the flow of fluid passing through the inside of the suction tool 5 held by the holding unit 11. As such a detection unit 2, for example,

A proximity sensor can be used. As the detection unit 2, an optical sensor in which a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are arranged to face each other can be used. In short, the detection unit 2 only needs to be capable of detecting the flow of fluid passing through the inside of the suction tool 5.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the detection unit 2 is configured to send a detection signal to the control unit 4 when detecting the fluid flow. The detection signal is, for example, an output value of the proximity sensor

. The detection signal can be analog or digital! /.

The presentation unit 3 is configured to present information when the detection unit 2 detects a fluid flow. In this embodiment, the presentation unit 3 includes a pressing unit 31 and a speaker 32.

[0022] The pressing portion 31 includes a movable portion 311 and a solenoid 312. The movable part 311 and the solenoid 312 are both arranged inside the main body 1.

The movable part 311 is arranged at a position facing the inner surface of the holding part 11. The movable portion 311 is attached to a solenoid 312 so that the solenoid 312 can protrude into the holding portion 11 and retreat after the protrusion.

[0024] The speaker 32 is disposed in the vicinity of the outer surface of the main body 1, and can emit sound toward the outside. The speaker 32 may be a speaker that transmits sound information to the user by bone conduction (so-called bone conduction speaker). Of course, the speaker 32 may be a combination of a normal speaker and a bone conduction speaker.

In this embodiment, the control unit 4 includes an IZF unit 41, a CPU 42, and a storage unit 43 (see FIG. 3).

The IZF unit 41 receives the detection signal from the detection unit 2 and sends it to the CPU 42. Further, the IZF unit 41 sends a control signal from the CPU 42 to the presentation unit 3.

The CPU 42 processes the detection signal in accordance with the computer program stored in the storage unit 43 and sends a control signal to the presentation unit 3 to the IZF unit 41. CP The detailed operation of U42 (that is, the detailed operation of the control unit 4) will be described as the operation of the embodiment.

The storage unit 43 stores a plurality of presentation information corresponding to the detection signal from the detection unit 2 and a computer program for operating the CPU 42. The presentation information is, for example, a control signal corresponding to a driving pattern for driving the pressing unit 31 or sound data generated from the speaker 32. In the present embodiment, identification information corresponding to the pattern of the detection signal in the detection unit 2 is given to the plurality of presentation information stored in the storage unit 43. The identification information is, for example, a tag (for example, a unique bit string) attached to the information, and the presentation information can be identified by a computer program.

[0029] In the storage unit 43, it is preferable to store various types of presentation information in advance according to the pattern of the detection signal detected by the detection unit 2. Of course, the storage unit 43 may have only a single presentation information corresponding to the detection signal.

[0030] With the above configuration, in the present embodiment, the control unit 4 selects presentation information (that is, a control signal) from the storage unit 43 based on the detection signal received from the detection unit 2, and sends it to the presentation unit 3. It is configured to send.

(Operation of Embodiment)

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0032] (Step 4 1)

First, a suction tool (straw) 5 is attached to the holding part 11 of the main body 1 (see FIG. 2). As a mounting operation, the suction tool 5 may be passed through the holding portion 11. In this state, as shown in FIG. 1, the detection unit 2 and the pressing unit 31 are arranged in a state of approaching the side surface of the suction tool 5.

[0033] (Step 4 2)

Next, the lower end of the suction tool 5 is inserted into a fluid to be sucked (for example, a beverage or fluid food), and the user sucks the upper end of the suction tool 5. Thereby, the fluid passes through the inside of the suction tool 5.

[0034] (Step 4 3)

Then, the detection unit 2 detects the flow of the fluid (more specifically, in this embodiment, the fluid does not reach or exists). For example, the detection unit 2 is configured with a proximity sensor using capacitance. When the fluid is present, the flow of the fluid can be detected by the difference in electrostatic capacity between when the fluid is present in the suction tool 5 and when the fluid is not present.

Next, the detection unit 2 sends a detection signal to the control unit 4. The control signal may be, for example, binary data indicating whether the force reached by the force fluid, which is an analog value indicating a change in capacitance due to the flow of the fluid. Furthermore, it may be a digital value obtained by AD conversion of an analog value! / ヽ. The type of detection signal is not particularly limited.

[0036] (Step 4 4)

The CPU 42 of the control unit 4 receives the detection signal from the detection unit 2 via the IZF unit 41.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 4 selects presentation information corresponding to the detection signal from the storage unit 43. For example, the control unit 4 extracts the waveform pattern of the detection signal from the received detection signal. Next, the presentation information having the identification information corresponding to the pattern is stored in the storage unit 4.

Select from 3.

Thus, the control unit 4 sends the selected presentation information (that is, a control signal) to the presentation unit 3 (specifically, the pressing unit 31 and the speaker 32).

[0039] The control unit 4 provides specific presentation information when the detection signal exceeds a threshold value.

It may be configured to send to 3.

[0040] (Step 4 5)

When receiving the presentation information (that is, the control signal) from the control unit 4, the pressing unit 31 of the presentation unit 3 moves the movable unit 311 back and forth according to the content of the presentation information. As a result, the side surface of the suction tool 5 is pressed according to the specific pattern indicated in the presentation information, and the flow path resistance can be changed.

[0041] Then, for example, at the time of sucking a beverage, the ease of sucking the beverage changes in a specific pattern, and specific information (for example, a change in the ease of sucking the beverage) Etc.). In addition, by making the moving part 311 move back and forth faster (for example, by vibrating at about 5 OHz), the beverage being sucked can be vibrated, and the fun of sucking can be increased.

[0042] When the presentation information is received from the control unit 4, the speaker 32 of the presentation unit 3 emits a sound according to the content of the presentation information. For example, if you sucked music or other types of drinks from speaker 32 A mushroom sound can also be emitted. This also allows specific information to be conveyed to the beverage aspirator when the beverage is aspirated.

[0043] In the apparatus of the present embodiment, information can be presented to the user in accordance with the flow of the fluid while actually performing the operation of sucking the fluid. Therefore, enjoyment can be given to the work of suction.

[0044] When the suction is finished, the suction tool 5 is generally removed from the main body 1. In this embodiment, since the suction tool 5 can be replaced every time it is used, there is an advantage that it is hygienic.

[0045] (Second Embodiment)

Next, an information presentation apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

. In the description of this embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for the same constituent elements as those in the first embodiment, and the description is simplified.

[0046] The apparatus of the second embodiment further includes a container 6 for storing fluid, and a power source 7 for operating the control unit 4 and the like.

In the second embodiment, the main body 1 is attached to the vicinity of the opening of the container 6 (specifically, the edge of the opening).

The holding part 11 of the main body 1 is configured to hold the suction tool 5 at a position where the suction tool 5 can be disposed inside the container 6. Specifically, the holding unit 11 comes to hold / swing the suction tool 5 in a slightly inclined state (see FIG. 5).

In the present embodiment, the control unit 4, the speaker 32, and the power source 7 are mounted inside or on the surface of the container 6.

[0050] According to the apparatus of the second embodiment, each part such as the control unit 4 and the like that tend to increase in weight and volume can be attached to the container 6, so that the main body 1 can be reduced in weight and size. Is possible. If the main body 1 is detachable from the container 6, when the main body 1 is soiled, only the main body 1 can be replaced.

[0051] Other configurations and advantages of the second embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0052] (Third embodiment) Next, an information presentation apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the description of this embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for the same constituent elements as those in the first embodiment, and the description is simplified.

The apparatus according to the third embodiment further includes a vibrating unit 33 and a switch 8.

The vibrating part 33 is arranged at a position facing the side surface of the holding part 11 of the main body 1. In the present embodiment, the control unit 4 also sends a control signal (presentation information) to the vibration unit 33. When receiving the signal from the control unit 4, the vibrating unit 33 vibrates the suction tool 5 held by the holding unit 11 by its own vibration. As a result, information can be presented to the user's lips via the vibration of the suction tool 5. The vibration unit 33 of the third embodiment is an example of the presentation unit in the present invention.

In this embodiment, there are three switches 8, which are attached to the outer side surface of the main body 1. Each switch 8 is connected to the control unit 4, and a specific control signal (presentation information) can be sent to the presentation unit 3 by operating the specific switch 8.

[0056] In the third embodiment, by operating the switch 8, for example, the pressing pattern in the pressing unit 3 is changed to change the sucking feeling of the beverage (fluid) or to make a specific sucking feeling. Can be done. Alternatively, by operating the switch 8, the sound from the speaker 32 can be made a specific sound (for example, an instrument sound or a suction sound). For example, if the sound from the speaker 32 is a trumpet sound, the suction tool 5 can be recognized as a trumpet that sounds by sucking fluid.

[0057] In addition, if a display (for example, a symbol) corresponding to specific presentation information (such as suction, comfort, or sound) is attached to the surface of the switch 8, the operator looks at the symbol and selects a specific item. There is also an advantage that presentation information can be selected.

[0058] Other configurations and advantages of the third embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0059] It is preferable that the control unit 4 in each of the above embodiments is configured to keep sending the presentation information while looping while the control unit 4 receives the detection signal. In this way, presentation information that can be interrupted while receiving the detection signal is provided. can do.

It should be noted that the information presentation apparatus according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be variously modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0061] For example, each component described above may not exist as independent hardware as long as it exists as a functional block. Also, as a mounting method, hardware or computer software may be used. Furthermore, one functional element in the present invention may be realized by a set of a plurality of functional elements, and a plurality of functional elements in the present invention may be realized by one functional element.

[0062] Further, the functional elements may be arranged at physically separated positions. In this case, the functional elements may be connected by a network.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the pressing unit 31 and the speaker 32 are used as the presentation unit 3, but either one may be used. Moreover, information may be presented using a structure other than the pressing unit and the speaker. For example, the presentation unit 3 may have a structure in which information is presented by light using a light emitting unit.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a main part in a state where a suction tool is attached to the information presentation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a schematic perspective view of the apparatus shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the information presentation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an information presentation apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an information presentation apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

[0065] 1 body

11 Holding part

2 Detector

3 Presentation section

31 Pressing part Speaker Vibration control unit IZF 咅 CPU

Storage unit Suction tool Valley device Power switch

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A body, a detection unit, and a presentation unit are provided.

The main body includes a holding portion,

The holding part is configured to hold the tubular suction tool so that it can be attached and detached, and the detection part is configured to detect a flow of fluid passing through the inside of the suction tool held by the holding part. And

The presenting unit is configured to present information when the fluid flow is detected by the detecting unit.

An information presentation device based on suction, characterized in that.

[2] Further provided with a control unit,

The detection unit is configured to send a detection signal to the control unit when detecting the flow of the fluid,

The control unit includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of presentation information corresponding to the detection signal,

Furthermore, the control unit is configured to select presentation information from the storage unit based on the detection signal received by the detection unit force and send the selected information to the presentation unit.

The suction-based information presentation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information presentation apparatus is based on suction.

[3] The control unit is configured to continue sending the presentation information to the presentation unit while receiving the detection signal.

The information presentation device based on suction according to claim 1 or 2, wherein

[4] The information presentation device based on suction according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the suction tool is a straw.

[5] Furthermore, a container for fluid is provided,

The body is attached near the opening of the container;

The holding part is configured to hold the suction tool at a position where the lower end of the suction tool can be disposed in the container.

5. The information presentation device based on suction according to claim 1, wherein the force is any one of claims 1 to 4.

[6] The information presentation device based on suction according to claim 5, wherein the presenting unit is disposed inside or on the surface of the container.

7. The information presentation device based on suction according to claim 5 or 6, further comprising a power source, wherein the power source is disposed inside or on the surface of the container.

[8] The information provision based on suction according to [2], wherein identification information corresponding to the detection signal is given to the plurality of presentation information stored in the storage unit. Indicating device.

[9] Further provided with a vibrating part,

9. The information presentation device based on suction according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the vibration unit is configured to vibrate the suction tool held by the holding unit. .