WO2022217393A1

WO2022217393A1 - Multifunctional audio-visual interactive apparatus having solar power supply

Info

Publication number: WO2022217393A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/086375
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张宜山
Original assignee: 张宜山
Priority date: 2021-04-12
Filing date: 2021-04-12
Publication date: 2022-10-20

Abstract

A multifunctional audio-visual interactive apparatus (1) having a solar power supply. The interactive device comprises an outer skin layer (10), the interior of which is formed with a hollow space (15) used for being filled with gas or a soft filler (11), so that same is elastic as a whole; an electronic display layer (20), which is attached to at least a portion of the outer surface of the outer skin layer (10), wherein the electronic display layer (20) comprises at least one electronic paper (21) capable of digitally displaying specific images, the electronic paper (21) is a bendable structure, and the at least one electronic paper (21) is distributed on the outer surface of the outer skin layer (10); and a solar panel layer (60), which is attached to at least a portion of the outer surface of the outer skin layer (10), wherein the solar panel layer (60) comprises at least one solar panel (61) used for converting solar energy into electrical energy so as to serve as power needed to operate the apparatus. The solar panel (61) is a bendable structure. The solar panel layer (60) is electrically connected to the electronic display layer (20), thereby providing power to the electronic display layer (20).

Description

Solar powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device

technical field

The present invention relates to a device capable of interacting with a user, in particular to a solar-powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device.

Background technique

With the development of modern society, various leisure or entertainment devices have been displayed indoors or outdoors, such as various decorations for people to watch, or amusement items, TVs or sports equipment, so that people can use these items for various activities. A variety of activities such as play, viewing or sports.

The current electronic display technology is very mature, and electronic paper can be formed into various forms and display different required image contents. Therefore, if the electronic paper display device can be combined with the above-mentioned various decorations, amusement articles, sports equipment Combining these items with more functional uses can achieve more abundant applications, and when people view or use these items, they can have more diverse decorative effects or achieve more fun.

technical problem

In addition, the current leisure or entertainment devices mainly use a wired way to supply power directly or use a battery to charge the battery to supply power. These ways all require the use of an external wired power supply, which is inconvenient to use. Therefore, if the solar power supply can be used, the power supply can be supplied when there is sunlight, and there is no need to apply the wired power supply or charging, which is more convenient in use.

Therefore, the present invention hopes to provide a brand-new solar-powered multi-functional audio-visual interactive device to solve the above-mentioned defects in the prior art.

technical solutions

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art. In the present invention, a multi-functional audio-visual interactive device powered by solar energy is proposed. An electronic display layer and solar energy are arranged on the surface of an outer skin layer that can be filled with gas or filler. The board layer, the electronic display layer can display various digital images at any time by using the soft electronic paper display method. The solar panel layer can convert solar energy into electrical energy, which is used as the power source of the entire device, so it is quite convenient to use without an external power source. And the power of the solar panel layer can also be stored in the battery as a backup power source. The present invention is also equipped with a driving mechanism to make the entire device perform the required actions, and has a waterproof function, so the device of the present invention is suitable for use as decorations, public furnishings, toys or furniture, etc., and can present different appearances and actions. and sound effects, so it can have interesting and realistic interactive effects with users, and is not limited to the fixed patterns of traditional objects, which can achieve a wider range of applications and provide more interactive entertainment effects.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention proposes a solar-powered multi-functional audio-visual interactive device, which includes an outer skin layer with a hollow space formed inside for filling with gas or soft filler to make the whole elastic; an electronic display layer, Attached to at least a part of the outer surface of the outer skin layer, the electronic display layer includes at least one electronic paper, which can digitally display a specific image; the electronic paper is a bendable structure; the at least one electronic paper is distributed on the an outer surface of the outer skin layer; and a solar panel layer attached to at least a part of the outer surface of the outer skin layer, the solar panel layer including at least one solar panel for converting sunlight energy into electrical energy as the device Electricity required for operation; the solar panel is a bendable structure; the solar panel layer is electrically connected to the electronic display layer to provide power to the electronic display layer.

Wherein, the present invention also includes a silica gel layer covering the outer skin layer, the electronic display layer and the outer side of the solar panel layer; the silica gel layer is a transparent or translucent structure.

Wherein, the solar panel is a plurality of solar panels, and each solar panel has different sizes and is distributed at different positions on the outer surface of the outer skin layer.

Wherein, the present invention further includes at least one driving mechanism disposed inside or outside the outer skin layer; the driving mechanism is used to drive a specific part of the outer skin layer; wherein the solar panel layer is also electrically connected to the driving mechanism.

Wherein, the present invention also includes a battery connected to the solar panel layer.

Wherein, the shape of the outer skin layer is selected from one or more of sphere, cube, polyhedron, cartoon shape, character, animal, and plant.

Wherein, the electronic paper is a plurality of electronic papers, and each electronic paper has different sizes and is distributed in different positions on the outer surface of the outer skin layer.

Wherein, when the outer skin layer is filled with soft fillers, the soft fillers are selected from one or more of cotton and rags.

The invention also includes a control circuit connected to the electronic display layer; the solar panel layer is also connected to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit includes: a processor for performing related signal processing and controlling the electronic display layer. image display; the processor also controls the driving mechanism according to the set logic, so that the outer skin layer presents the required action; and a memory is connected to the processor for storing the image required by the electronic display layer; the The display image of the electronic display layer is stored in the memory, which is supplied to the electronic display layer by the memory, or is input to the electronic display layer from the outside; and a sound mechanism connected to the control circuit, the sound mechanism is installed in the outer skin layer. The inner side or the outer side is used to emit sound; wherein the control circuit can control the sound mechanism to emit different sounds according to the action state of the device.

Description of drawings

The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

Fig. 1: the component combination schematic diagram of the present invention;

Fig. 2: another component combination schematic diagram of the present invention;

Figure 3: a schematic cross-sectional view in the direction A-A' of Figure 2;

Fig. 4: another component combination schematic diagram of the present invention;

Figure 5: A schematic diagram of the device configuration of the present invention with a drive mechanism and a battery;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the solar panel layer, the control circuit and the electronic display layer of the present invention.

Description of reference numerals

1 device

10 outer cortex

11 soft filler

15 hollow space

20 electronic display layer

twenty one electronic paper

30 Silicone layer

40 Control circuit

41 processor

42 memory

43 sound mechanism

60 solar panel layer

61 Solar panels

70 Drive mechanism

80 Battery

100 panda shape

110 hand.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can do so without departing from the connotation of the present invention. Similar promotion, therefore, the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 , showing the solar-powered multi-functional audio-visual interactive device 1 of the present invention, including the following components:

An outer skin layer 10 has a hollow space 15 formed therein for filling with gas or other soft fillers 11 , making it elastic as a whole. As shown in FIG. 3 , when the outer skin layer 10 is filled with soft fillers 11 , the soft fillers 11 are, for example, cotton, rags, and the like. In addition, the outer skin layer 10 may have various shapes, appearances, shapes or colors.

In the present invention, the shape of the outer skin layer 10 can be various vivid cartoon shapes, such as characters, animals, plants, etc., as shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 , and FIG. 4 . The shape of the outer skin layer 10 can also be a regular sphere, a cube, a polyhedron, or the like.

An electronic display layer 20 is attached to at least a part of the outer surface of the outer skin layer 10 , and the electronic display layer 20 includes at least one electronic paper 21 capable of digitally displaying a specific image. The electronic paper 21 has a bendable structure. The at least one electronic paper 21 is distributed on the outer surface of the outer skin layer 10 . When the at least one electronic paper 21 is a plurality of electronic papers 21, each electronic paper 21 may have different sizes and be distributed at different positions on the outer surface of the outer skin layer 10, so that the electronic display layer 20 may have different sizes and type. As shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 , the electronic display layer 20 may cover all or a part of the outer skin layer 10 .

A solar panel layer 60 is attached to at least a part of the outer surface of the outer skin layer 10 . The solar panel layer 60 includes at least one solar panel 61 for converting sunlight energy into electrical energy for the operation of the device 1 . of electricity. The solar panel 61 is a bendable structure. The solar panel layer 60 is electrically connected to the electronic display layer 20 to provide power to the electronic display layer 20 . When the at least one solar panel 61 is a plurality of solar panels 61 , each solar panel 61 may have different sizes and be distributed at different positions on the outer surface of the outer skin layer 10 , so that the solar panel layers 60 have different sizes and type.

When in use, the electronic display layer 20 of the device 1 can be used to display a specific image, so the device 1 can be placed in a specific location indoors or outdoors, such as a home or a public place, and can be used as a decoration to achieve the purpose of decoration. Effect. In the present invention, the whole shape can be designed into an interesting and vivid cartoon shape, and vivid colors and appearances can be given, so when it is displayed, it can display a wonderful and interesting shape, and can enhance the decoration effect of the whole space.

The present invention also includes a silica gel layer 30 covering the outer skin layer 10 , the electronic display layer 20 and the solar panel layer 60 . The silica gel layer 30 has a transparent or translucent structure, so that the user can observe the electronic display layer 20 on the inner side through the silica gel layer 30 from the outside. The silica gel layer 30 is used to prevent external water from entering the outer skin layer 10 or the interior of the solar panel layer 60 to achieve waterproof effect.

The present invention also includes at least one driving mechanism 70 disposed inside or outside the outer skin layer 10 . The driving mechanism 70 is used to drive a specific part of the outer skin layer 10 , so that the specific part of the outer skin layer 10 is moved or rotated, so that the entire device 1 can perform the required action. When the shape of the outer skin layer 10 is a figure, an animal, a cartoon, etc., corresponding driving mechanisms 70 can be configured on the hands, feet, head, etc. formed by the outer skin layer 10 . FIG. 5 shows that the outer skin layer 10 is formed In the panda shape 100 , the driving mechanism 70 is arranged on the hand 110 of the panda shape 100 , so that the hand 110 of the panda shape 100 can move or rotate to produce vivid effects.

The solar panel layer 60 is also electrically connected to the driving mechanism 70 to provide power to the driving mechanism 70 .

As shown in FIG. 6 , the present invention further includes a control circuit 40 connected to the electronic display layer 20 , and the solar panel layer 60 is also connected to the control circuit 40 to supply power to the control circuit 40 . Wherein the control circuit 40 includes:

A processor 41 is used to perform related signal processing and control the image display of the electronic display layer 20 .

A memory 42 is connected to the processor 41 for storing images required by the electronic display layer 20 . In the present invention, the display image of the electronic display layer can be stored in the memory 42 , provided by the memory 42 to the electronic display layer 20 , or input to the electronic display layer 20 from the outside.

The external input method can be connected to an external signal source in a wired or wireless manner to receive the image signal transmitted by the signal source, and the input image can also be stored in the memory 42 .

The processor 41 also controls the driving mechanism 70 according to the set logic, so that the outer skin layer 10 exhibits the required action.

The present invention also includes a sound mechanism 43 connected to the control circuit 40 and the solar panel layer 60, and the sound mechanism is installed on the inner or outer side of the outer skin layer 10 to emit sound. The control circuit 40 can control the sound mechanism 43 to emit different sounds according to the action state of the device 1 , so as to further improve the interaction effect with the user.

During use, through the above-mentioned driving mechanism 70 and sound mechanism 43, the device 1 can be made to perform different actions and sounds, so as to present different appearances and sound effects, and the electronic display layer 20 of the device 1 can display different Therefore, the device 1 of the present invention can be placed in a public place as a display, and can interact with the user to produce quite interesting effects and achieve more interactive fun.

The present invention also includes a battery 80 connected to the solar panel layer 60, the battery 80 is used to store the electricity generated by the solar panel layer 60, and the battery 80 is also used to provide the electricity required for the operation of the device 1, so that the The device 1 can use the battery 80 as a power source during times when there is no sunlight (eg night or rainy days). The battery 80 is also connected to the electronic display layer 20 , the driving mechanism 70 , the sound mechanism 43 , and the control circuit 40 .

The control circuit 40 and related signal or power processing elements in the present invention can be installed inside or outside the outer skin layer 10 of the present invention as required.

And because the device 1 of the present invention can be waterproof, it can also be used as a water appliance, such as a floating board, a floating platform or a water play prop, etc., and the user can lean on or ride on the device of the present invention.

The advantage of the present invention is that an electronic display layer and a solar panel layer are arranged on the surface of an outer skin layer that can be filled with gas or filler. . The solar panel layer can convert solar energy into electrical energy, which is used as the power source of the entire device, so it is quite convenient to use without an external power source. And the power of the solar panel layer can also be stored in the battery as a backup power source. The present invention is also equipped with a driving mechanism to make the entire device perform the required actions, and has a waterproof function, so the device of the present invention is suitable for use as decorations, public furnishings, toys or furniture, etc., and can present different appearances and actions. and sound effects, so it can have interesting and realistic interactive effects with users, and is not limited to the fixed patterns of traditional objects, which can achieve a wider range of applications and provide more interactive entertainment effects.

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

A solar-powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device, characterized in that it includes:

an outer skin layer, the interior of which forms a hollow space for filling with gas or soft filler;

an electronic display layer attached to at least a part of the outer surface of the outer skin layer, the electronic display layer includes at least one electronic paper capable of digitally displaying a specific image; the electronic paper is a bendable structure; the at least one electronic paper is distributed on the outer surface of the outer skin layer; and

a solar panel layer, attached to at least a part of the outer surface of the outer skin layer, the solar panel layer includes at least one solar panel for converting sunlight energy into electrical energy; the solar panel is a bendable structure; the solar panel The board layer is electrically connected to the electronic display layer.
The solar-powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device according to claim 1, further comprising a silica gel layer covering the outer skin layer, the electronic display layer and the outer side of the solar panel layer; the silica gel layer is transparent or Translucent structure.
The solar-powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device according to claim 1, wherein the solar panel is a plurality of solar panels, and each solar panel has different sizes and is distributed at different positions on the outer surface of the outer skin layer.
The solar-powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one driving mechanism disposed inside or outside the outer skin layer; the driving mechanism is used to drive a specific part of the outer skin layer; wherein The solar panel layer is also electrically connected to the drive mechanism.
The solar-powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device according to claim 1, further comprising a battery connected to the solar panel layer.
The solar-powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device according to claim 1, wherein the shape of the outer skin layer is selected from one or more of spheres, cubes, polyhedrons, cartoon shapes, characters, animals, and plants.
The solar-powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic paper is a plurality of electronic papers, and each electronic paper has different sizes and is distributed on different positions on the outer surface of the outer skin layer.
The solar-powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device according to claim 1, wherein when the outer skin layer is filled with soft fillers, the soft fillers are selected from one or more of cotton and rags .
The solar-powered multifunctional audio-visual interactive device according to claim 4, further comprising a control circuit connected to the electronic display layer; the solar panel layer also connected to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit comprises:

a processor for performing related signal processing and controlling the image display of the electronic display layer; the processor also controls the driving mechanism according to the set logic, so that the outer skin layer exhibits the required action; and

A memory is connected to the processor for storing the image required by the electronic display layer; the display image of the electronic display layer is stored in the memory, which is provided to the electronic display layer by the memory, or is externally input to the electronic display layer layer; and

A sound mechanism is connected to the control circuit, and the sound mechanism is installed on the inner or outer side of the outer skin layer to emit sound; wherein the control circuit can control the sound mechanism to emit different sounds according to the action state of the device.