KR100273104B1 - The toy reacting to the others and the operating method for that - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A toy of mutual reaction and a method for driving thereof are provided to supply a toy of mutual reaction by installing a radio sending/receiving device in a toy of artificial intelligence type to supply the function of that a user can change data optionally and the function of charging the battery. CONSTITUTION: In the toy of mutual reaction and the method for driving thereof, a radio sending/receiving device(10), a sensor and switch portion(20), a micom(30), a driving portion(40), an external voice storing ROM(50), a pre-amp(60), a power amp(70) and a speaker(80) are included. The radio sending/receiving device(10) is installed in the feet of the toy. The sensor and switch portion(20) includes many sensors and control switches. The micom(30) controls the whole system. The driving portion(40) drives a lamp or a motor. The external voice storing ROM(50) stores the font data for voice. The pre-amp(60) converts the stored data into the analog signal in the micom(30) and amplifies it. The power amp(70) amplifies the output from the pre-amp(60). The speaker(80) outputs the output of the power amp(70) to the outside.

Description

Interacting Toys and How It Works

The present invention relates to a mutually responsive toy and a method of operation, each of which is equipped with a wireless transceiver in at least one pair of toys in an intelligent toy having an operation function, the command and decryption of each transceiver is performed by the microcomputer and the instruction of the microcomputer The present invention relates to an interactive toy and a method of operation performed by a configuration program.

Generally, toys can be divided into mechanical toys, plastic toys, cloth toys, etc. on the basis of materials, and functional toys are classified into block toys, animal toys, and stuffed toys. Recently, artificial intelligence toys with various electronic functions have appeared. have. An example of artificial intelligence toys is a contact type that touches or sings when touched, a proximity type that responds when a person approaches, and a mobile toy that is remotely controlled by remotely controlling a motor using a remote control or a wire. It is evolving into a high-performance doll that comes close to reality, such as a doll that stops crying when a nipple is inserted into the mouth (the nipple is bited). However, these dolls perform a single function, for example, playful or unique reactions between animals cannot be realized in toys.

An object of the present invention is to provide a toy that installs a wireless transceiver in an artificial intelligent toy and recognizes and reacts with each other.

In another aspect, the present invention is to provide a method of operation that responds to the set number of times if there is a response from the toy around the artificial intelligence, and responds to the surrounding environment if there is no response.

To this end, the present invention is to provide an artificial intelligent toy that is provided with a wireless transceiver to each artificial intelligent toy, and to perform a function of interacting with the wireless transceiver.

In addition, by adding a device that can be connected to the PC, the user can change the data arbitrarily and to provide a charging function for the battery.

1 is a side view showing an example of the present invention;

2 is a block diagram showing an example of a transmission and reception apparatus according to the present invention;

3 is a block diagram having a function including a transmission and reception apparatus according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart of the present invention,

5 is a block diagram showing another example of the present invention;

6 is a side view showing another example of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

1; toy 2; Nose 3; eye

10; wireless transceiver 11; infrared transmitter 12; infrared drive circuit

13; infrared light receiving unit 14; receiving amplifier 15; filter unit

16; gain control circuit 17; decoder 20; sensor and switch

30; microcomputer 40; lamp driver 41; lamp

50; Voice storage ROM 60; Preamplifier 70; Power amplifier

80; speaker 200; serial infrared converter 201; toy mounting surface

202; charge selection switch 203; toy-mounted detection switch 204; display lamp

205; lamp driving circuit 206; power supply circuit 207,208; charging circuit 1,2

209; secondary battery 300; charging circuit 400; communication circuit

That is, the present invention is an artificial intelligent toy that has a built-in microcomputer and outputs a voice or light, at least one pair of toys, installed in each of the toys, enabling wireless communication between each other and wireless communication to enable serial communication with a separate computer It is to provide an interactive toy comprising the device.

In addition, the present invention provides a first function of transmitting the setting infrared data when the power is turned on, a second process of checking whether there is a response reception data according to the first process, and a setting function by recognizing the surrounding environment if there is no response in the second process. In a third process to be performed, a fourth process of performing a function of interworking with response data if there is a response in the second process, a fifth process of repeating the fourth process if there is next data after the fourth process, and a fifth process If there is no next data, the present invention provides a method of interacting with a toy that performs a function according to the fourth process by a set number of repetitions and performs a sixth process of returning to the first process.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a side view of the present invention, in which a radio transceiver 10 is provided at a portion of a foot 6 of at least one pair of toys 1, and the radio transceiver 10 has a control circuit described later. By means of function.

2 is a block diagram of a wireless transceiver of the present invention, which includes a microcomputer 30 and a transceiver 10 for transmitting and receiving through a serial port of the microcomputer 30. The transceiver 10 includes an infrared transmitter 11 for transmitting infrared data to a corresponding toy, and a driving circuit 12 for receiving the signal (RS-232 signal) data of the microcomputer 30 and driving the infrared transmitter 11. And an infrared light receiving unit 13 for receiving a command through the infrared transmitting unit 11 of the other party, a reception amplifying unit 14 for amplifying the light receiving data of the infrared light receiving unit 13, and ambient low frequency noise and sunlight Filter unit 15 for removing direct current components, a gain adjusting circuit 16 for adjusting the gain of the receiving amplifier 14, and an output value of the filter unit 15 and adjusting of the gain adjusting circuit 16. It consists of a decoder 17 which decodes the output value and provides it to the microcomputer 30. The infrared transmitter 11 transmits a specific angle and frequency. In addition, the light receiving unit 13 detects infrared rays within a specific angle, and the received voltage varies according to the strength of the signal.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a toy installed in the toy according to the present invention, including a wireless transceiver 10 installed at the foot of the toy, a sensor and switch unit 20 including various sensors and control switches, a lamp or a motor 41. Driver 40 for driving the external voice storage ROM 50 for storing the font data for voice, preamplifier 60 for converting the stored data into an analog signal from the microcomputer 30 and then amplifying it; Power amplifier 70 to amplify the output from the), the speaker 80 for outputting the output of the power amplifier 70 to the outside, and the microcomputer 30 for controlling all systems. The protocol used for infrared communication of the transceiver 10 is the same as the general method (RS-232), has an ID for identification, and has a baud rate (BAUD RATE) of 9600 BPS or less for stable communication. It is good to communicate with.

4 is a flowchart of the present invention, when the power is turned on, a first process 110 for transmitting setting infrared data, a second process 120 for checking whether there is response received data according to the first process 110, If there is no response in the second process 120, the third process 130 recognizes the environment and performs a setting function. If there is a response in the second process 120, the fourth process performs a function of interworking with the response data. 140, if there is next data after the fourth process 140, the fifth process 150 repeating the fourth process 140, and if there is no next data in the fifth process 150, the fourth iterations as many times as the set repetition number. It performs to perform the function according to the process 140 and to perform the sixth process 160 to return to the first process (110).

FIG. 5 shows another example of use of the present invention, in which a function of downloading data from a PC and a charging function of a battery are added to the above-described device, which will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. Same as

When the toy is mounted on the toy mounting surface 201, the toy is detected by the toy mounting detecting switch 203, which in turn activates the display lamp 204 via the lamp driving unit 205.

In addition, when the toy is mounted on the toy mounting surface 201, the battery charging is started through the charging circuit 1 (207), so that the battery can be selected only when the battery being used is a rechargeable battery. A selection switch 202 may be provided.

In addition, a charging circuit 2 208 may be provided to enable the charging of the auxiliary rechargeable battery 209 in addition to the rechargeable battery in use, and an indicator lamp for displaying the state of charge by the charging circuits 207 and 208. 204 is provided.

On the other hand, the PC communication circuit 400 is connected to enable communication through the serial infrared converter 200, this connection is to upgrade the data and voice data, and to enable the transmission and reception of various data, toys Allows you to check the current state of the.

On the other hand, the charging circuit 300 composed of the charge selection switch 202, the power supply circuit 206, the charging circuit 1 (207), the charging circuit 2 (208), and the auxiliary charging battery 209 is described above. Used as an auxiliary device for the device.

According to the present invention configured as described above, the circuit configuration as shown in FIG. 3 is installed together in the toy of FIG. 1, and the wireless transceiver 10 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 in the eye 3 and the nose 2 of the toy 1 is illustrated. Is exposed, and the sensor and switch unit 20 is also required to be exposed to a position known to the operator. An example of such a sensor and the switch unit 20 may include a microphone having an auditory function, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and various operation buttons including a mode selection. This may be variously set according to a user's purpose, and the description thereof is omitted since it is a conventional technology.

On the other hand, in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the radio transceiver 10 is described as being installed only on the foot 6 of the toy, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, but in addition to the foot (6) area Any part can be installed as long as it can be exposed to the outside, and any part can be installed as long as the light sensor 9 or the sensor and the switch unit 20 can also be exposed to the outside.

When the user faces a pair of toys as shown in FIG. 1 and turns on the operation power switch in each sensor and switch unit 20 and sets the operation mode, the microcomputer 30 recognizes this through the terminal P1. The command is transmitted to the counterpart via the wireless transceiver 10. At this time, as an example of the execution program of the microcomputer 30, the algorithm of FIG. 4 is performed. When infrared data is transmitted as described above (first process 110), it is checked whether there is a response from a corresponding toy. (Second process 120). In the first and second processes 110 and 120, the microcomputer 30 recognizes the operation switch command of FIG. 3 and drives the infrared light emitting diode of the infrared transmitting unit 11 formed of the infrared light emitting diode through the serial port shown in FIG. 2. Drive circuit 12 is driven. This is a method in which the microcomputer 30 recognizes the corresponding potential in the infrared light receiving unit 13 of the adjacent corresponding toy so as to recognize the potential based on the height of the potential. That is, since the recognition potential of the infrared light receiving unit 13 is weak, the reception amplification unit 14 amplifies, and the filter unit 15 filters the 60 kHz frequency caused by ambient current and the direct current component of ultraviolet light caused by sunlight. The microcomputer 30 receives an output of the gain control circuit 16 that adjusts the amplification gain of the reception amplifier 14 and an output of the decoder 17 that decodes the received signal and rearranges the received signal into a series of data. Input as data (RXD). In this way, the other party receiving the received data recognizes the command and sends the corresponding similar command through the transmitting unit 11 as described above. Then, the toy which sent the first command receives it and repeats it according to a program or a different menu. Do it. As described above, the principle of transmitting and receiving is a general technique, but the present invention is characterized in that the present invention is applied to the toy and reacts with each other.

That is, when the second process 120 is performed in FIG. 4 and there is no response (when the distance between the toys is too long, or when the toys on one side are powered off or when no response is set), this is recognized. Perform an unresponsive operation (for example, crying, crying out a friend, or reciting with a call) (third step 130). In this case, the sound is output to the digital-to-analog converter 60 in combination with the microcomputer 30 based on the voice font stored in the voice storage ROM 50 shown in FIG. Amplified by 70 is output to the speaker (80).

On the other hand, the lamp or motor 41 is operated by receiving a drive signal from the lamp or motor driver 40, the flashing and illuminance state of the lamp 41 according to the command from the lamp or motor driver 40 is Can be changed, or the motor can be activated to move the toy.

On the other hand, if there is a response in the second process 120, the microcomputer 30 analyzes the response data and reacts to perform a corresponding command (fourth process 140). And the role of mother and child).

After performing this function once, it is checked whether there is the next data (fifth step 150). At this time, if there is next data, the fourth process 140 is repeatedly performed according to the corresponding data.

In addition, if there is no next data in the fifth process 150, the set number of repetitions according to the fourth process 140 is repeated (sixth process 160). When the number of repetitions is completed in the sixth process 160, the first process 110 is performed.

In the above, the functional operation of the toys interacting with each other as shown in FIG. 1 is mainly described. However, when the toys are placed side by side and commanded wirelessly through a serial interface (for example, infrared RS-232) of a general computer, the infrared light receiving unit 13 receives them. The internal microcomputer 30 recognizes this, and the corresponding operation may be understood, for example, that the voice functions as the speaker 80 and the operation functions through the lamp or the motor 41.

In this case, it is better to impose an ID on the toy so that the toy can be recognized selectively or simultaneously. Of course, it will be appreciated that the way of operating or menu can be selectively actuated through the sensor and switch 20 as shown in FIG. 3.

In addition, if you give each toy an ID and let it run on the computer selectively or simultaneously, you will get various functions. For example, an effect such as an orchestra (choir) can be obtained (either by operation or by voice output) (the description of specific principles is omitted since the voice output or drive control technique of the motor itself is a known technique).

On the other hand, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, when the PC communication circuit 400 is connected to the above-described device to enable communication through the serial infrared converter 200, and upgrade the data and voice data, Data can be sent and received, and the user can check the current status of the toy.

In addition, in the above-described apparatus of the present invention, a charging circuit 300 including a charge selection switch 202, a power supply circuit 206, a charging circuit 1 207, a charging circuit 2 208, and an auxiliary charging battery 209 is provided. ), The battery can be charged even while in use, so that the battery can be used effectively.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and drawings, and various permutations, modifications, and changes can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be apparent to those who have

As described above, the present invention is equipped with a wireless transceiver capable of wireless transmission and reception and a micom that recognizes the same in a general intelligent toy, so that at least a pair of toys can exchange commands and perform a setting function, thereby making friends with children. It can also help old people feel lonely. In addition, it is possible to operate several toys selectively or simultaneously through a computer, which can produce a kind of orchestral effect.

Claims (4)

In the artificial intelligent toys having a built-in microcomputer and output means such as voice or light, At least one pair of toys, each of which is installed on a portion exposed to the outside of each toy, and includes a wireless transceiver for enabling wireless communication between each other by the microcomputer and serial communication with a separate computer, the microcomputer in the toy A wireless transmitter and receiver, a sensor and switch unit including various sensors and control switches, a driver for driving a lamp or a motor, an external voice storage box for storing meteor font data, and the stored data are converted from analog to analog signals. And a preamplifier for amplifying, a power amplifier for amplifying the output from the preamplifier, and a speaker for outputting the output of the power amplifier to the outside. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the wireless transceiver includes an infrared transmitter for transmitting infrared data to a corresponding toy, a driving circuit for receiving an MICOM signal (RS-232 signal) data to drive an infrared transmitter, and an infrared transmitter of the other party. An infrared light receiving unit for receiving a command, a receiving amplifying unit for amplifying received data of the infrared light receiving unit, a filter unit for removing direct current components due to ambient low frequency noise and sunlight, and a gain adjusting circuit for adjusting gain of the receiving amplifying unit And a decoder which decodes the output value of the filter unit and the adjustment output value of the gain control circuit and provides the decoder to the microcomputer. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The toy wireless transceiver includes a PC communication circuit configured to communicate via a serial infrared converter, and a charging circuit is added to charge a battery for the toy. A first process of transmitting setting infrared data when the power is turned on; a second process of checking whether there is response reception data according to the first process; and a third process of recognizing the surrounding environment if there is no response in the second process Process, if there is a response in the second process, a fourth process of performing a function interworking with the response data; if there is next data after the fourth process, a fifth process of repeating the fourth process, and if there is no next data in the fifth process And a sixth process of performing a function according to the fourth process and returning to the first process as many times as the set number of repetitions.