CA2286171A1 - Device for triggered transmission of data or the same - Google Patents
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This invention concerns a device for triggered transmission of data or the same with at least one sensor (1), memory (3) for storing the data or similar material, an optical and/or visual display unit (4), a voltage supply unit (5), a circuit (2) for triggering the relay of the data or similar material present in the memory (3) to the display device(s) via the or each sensor (1). The or each sensor (1), the memory (3), the display unit(s) (4), the circuit (2) and preferably also the voltage supply unit (5) are housed in a common housing (6). To create such a device which is flexible, universally usable, and economical to produce and for which no special technical knowledge is required of the person wishing to access the data, the memory (3) is exchangeable, constructed for instance as a memory card, and/or the memory (3) can be written to via an interface. The or each sensor (1) can for example be formed by a motion or presence sensor.
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r DEVICE FOR THE TRIGGERED RELAYING OF INFORMATION
OR THE LIKE
The invention relates to a device for the triggered relaying of information or the like according to the preamble of claim 1.
Nowadays there is an enormous requirement for information in practically all technical fields. This flood of information, which is also subjected to constant changes, use is made of modern methods for supplying the particular required information to the circle of persons concerned. For example, at the present day enormous quantities of information are offered to a wide public via the Internet world to wide computer network. However, the disadvantage of this relaying of information is that a computer and knowledge of its operation are necessary. In the cultural area information apparatus have already existed for many years which, after the insertion of suitable coins and selection of the required language, reproduce acoustically the most important information concerning the particular cultural material. In the advertising industry it is the usual practice to reproduce information concerning particular products in written script or acoustically or optically. In view of the very large number of products in different branches, it is possible to recommend only a small selection of products, for example, via the loudspeaker installation of a shopping centre.
2o US 4 853 678 A discloses a device of the kind specified for advertising purposes, which has a sensor, preferably a passive infrared sensor for detecting the presence of one or more persons, a display and/or an acoustic output unit and a control system. The apparatus is intended for use in a supermarket, where it can be placed on the shelf in the vicinity of certain products. When a person walks past the product, the acoustic and/or visual part is activated by a circuit for relaying information concerning the product.
A showcase is know from W089/05600 AI in which the objects displayed are illuminated with mufti-coloured light which changes to white light when a viewer approaches the showcase. The rotation of the showcase can be stopped via a digital 3o key so that the objects can be examined closely. The program card which effects the transition from the mufti-coloured light to the white light is disposed in the base of the showcase and is interchangeable. It is true that this showcase serves to enhance the attention given to a particular product, but no triggered relaying of acoustic or optical information is disclosed.
OR THE LIKE
The invention relates to a device for the triggered relaying of information or the like according to the preamble of claim 1.
Nowadays there is an enormous requirement for information in practically all technical fields. This flood of information, which is also subjected to constant changes, use is made of modern methods for supplying the particular required information to the circle of persons concerned. For example, at the present day enormous quantities of information are offered to a wide public via the Internet world to wide computer network. However, the disadvantage of this relaying of information is that a computer and knowledge of its operation are necessary. In the cultural area information apparatus have already existed for many years which, after the insertion of suitable coins and selection of the required language, reproduce acoustically the most important information concerning the particular cultural material. In the advertising industry it is the usual practice to reproduce information concerning particular products in written script or acoustically or optically. In view of the very large number of products in different branches, it is possible to recommend only a small selection of products, for example, via the loudspeaker installation of a shopping centre.
2o US 4 853 678 A discloses a device of the kind specified for advertising purposes, which has a sensor, preferably a passive infrared sensor for detecting the presence of one or more persons, a display and/or an acoustic output unit and a control system. The apparatus is intended for use in a supermarket, where it can be placed on the shelf in the vicinity of certain products. When a person walks past the product, the acoustic and/or visual part is activated by a circuit for relaying information concerning the product.
A showcase is know from W089/05600 AI in which the objects displayed are illuminated with mufti-coloured light which changes to white light when a viewer approaches the showcase. The rotation of the showcase can be stopped via a digital 3o key so that the objects can be examined closely. The program card which effects the transition from the mufti-coloured light to the white light is disposed in the base of the showcase and is interchangeable. It is true that this showcase serves to enhance the attention given to a particular product, but no triggered relaying of acoustic or optical information is disclosed.
In EP 0 335 931 B 1 a display system for shopping trolleys is disclosed which provides the customer in the shop with information concerning different products.
The customer moves a device, for example, the shopping trolley through the shop.
The storage and communication device provided in the trolley is actuated by a triggering device remote from the shopping trolley, so that stored information is communicated in a manner which people can recognise to the potential customer without any extra action on his or her part. Information concerning different products can be relayed by each device, the device is being triggered selectively. The system can also be used for market research purposes to test customers reaction to advertising.
FR 2 719 931 Al (Dalsass) discloses an interactive supermarket shopping trolley which can receive and transmit news. Certain information can reproduce optically or acoustically via a small loudspeaker. Interaction always takes place between the shopping trolley and suitably disposed transmitting stations.
With the exception of US 4 853 678A the aforementioned documents disclose relatively complex systems which are relatively expensive to manufacture.
It is an object of the invention to provide a device of the kind specified which can be produced in a flexible, universally usable and inexpensive manner and whose operation pre-supposes no kind of technical knowledge on the part of the person who 2o wishes to obtain the information or for whom the information is intended.
This problem is solved according to the invention by the features that the store is constructed interchangeable, for example, in the form of a storecard, and/or the store can be written on via an interface. The relaying of the information or the like is started automatically by the or each sensor when a corresponding event occurs.
In each particular case of use, therefore, information or the like can be relayed and then the person or persons concerned without such person or persons requiring knowledge in order to interrogate the particular information or the like.
Different sensors can be used which are suitable for the particular application. The number of sensors are used, they can trigger the relaying of the information or the like to the output unit independently of one another or in dependence on one another. More particularly if the power supply unit is also integrated in the casing, the device according to the invention can easily be brought to its particular place of use without connection to the supply mains. Independence from the mains moreover has the advantage that the device remains ready for use even in case of a power failure. This can be essential if the device is used for monitoring and security purposes.
Thus, the device according the invention can be used, for example, for monitoring an entrance area, and if a person moves or is present, information can be reproduced either acoustically and/or optically thereby announcing, for example, access to an area is not permitted. To design the apparatus smaller, of course, an external power source or a connection to the mains can also be provided. Due to the interchangeability of the store the flexibility of the device according to the invention is enhanced, and a change of the information or the like contained in the store is rendered possible, with consequent adaptation to the particular application. As a result on the one hand it is possible to reproduce a number of items of information in succession by the same to device, while on the other hand the contents of the store can be changed without the apparatus having to be taken along. In the case of an announcement, this can therefore be applied to the store from the outside, for example, in a sound studio. The store itself can be of various kinds, for example, take the form of a pure digital store, or else the form of a magnetic tape. If large quantities of data are required, a compact ~ 5 disk can also be used as a data carrier. For example, the store can take the form of a storecard. In recent years these storecards, in cheque card format of different thicknesses, have been obtainable with a higher and higher storage capacity at lower and lower prices. One great advantage of storecards is that they are very robust and insensitive to electromagnetic radiation, so that they can even be sent through the 2o mail without the risk of any data loss. The handling of the storecards is relatively simple and can be readily expected from the user of the device according to the invention. However, it is also possible for the store to be written on via an interface.
This variant can also be provided in addition to the interchangability of the store and be advantageous, for example, for applications in which the change in the 25 information or the like in the store is carried out on the spot by the owner of the device according to the invention.
According to a further feature of the invention at least one sensor is formed by a movement sensor, more particularly a passive infrared detector. These widely used sensors are relatively cheap and react to the temperature of moving bodies. In the 3o advertising industry, for example, the device according to the invention can be placed on a product or in its vicinity, and when the customer passes by, information concerning the product is outputted automatically. However, other embodiments of movement or approach sensors can also be used.
If at least one sensor is formed by a presence sensor, more particularly an 35 ultrasonic detector, even the presence of persons in a restricted area can be detected.
The customer moves a device, for example, the shopping trolley through the shop.
The storage and communication device provided in the trolley is actuated by a triggering device remote from the shopping trolley, so that stored information is communicated in a manner which people can recognise to the potential customer without any extra action on his or her part. Information concerning different products can be relayed by each device, the device is being triggered selectively. The system can also be used for market research purposes to test customers reaction to advertising.
FR 2 719 931 Al (Dalsass) discloses an interactive supermarket shopping trolley which can receive and transmit news. Certain information can reproduce optically or acoustically via a small loudspeaker. Interaction always takes place between the shopping trolley and suitably disposed transmitting stations.
With the exception of US 4 853 678A the aforementioned documents disclose relatively complex systems which are relatively expensive to manufacture.
It is an object of the invention to provide a device of the kind specified which can be produced in a flexible, universally usable and inexpensive manner and whose operation pre-supposes no kind of technical knowledge on the part of the person who 2o wishes to obtain the information or for whom the information is intended.
This problem is solved according to the invention by the features that the store is constructed interchangeable, for example, in the form of a storecard, and/or the store can be written on via an interface. The relaying of the information or the like is started automatically by the or each sensor when a corresponding event occurs.
In each particular case of use, therefore, information or the like can be relayed and then the person or persons concerned without such person or persons requiring knowledge in order to interrogate the particular information or the like.
Different sensors can be used which are suitable for the particular application. The number of sensors are used, they can trigger the relaying of the information or the like to the output unit independently of one another or in dependence on one another. More particularly if the power supply unit is also integrated in the casing, the device according to the invention can easily be brought to its particular place of use without connection to the supply mains. Independence from the mains moreover has the advantage that the device remains ready for use even in case of a power failure. This can be essential if the device is used for monitoring and security purposes.
Thus, the device according the invention can be used, for example, for monitoring an entrance area, and if a person moves or is present, information can be reproduced either acoustically and/or optically thereby announcing, for example, access to an area is not permitted. To design the apparatus smaller, of course, an external power source or a connection to the mains can also be provided. Due to the interchangeability of the store the flexibility of the device according to the invention is enhanced, and a change of the information or the like contained in the store is rendered possible, with consequent adaptation to the particular application. As a result on the one hand it is possible to reproduce a number of items of information in succession by the same to device, while on the other hand the contents of the store can be changed without the apparatus having to be taken along. In the case of an announcement, this can therefore be applied to the store from the outside, for example, in a sound studio. The store itself can be of various kinds, for example, take the form of a pure digital store, or else the form of a magnetic tape. If large quantities of data are required, a compact ~ 5 disk can also be used as a data carrier. For example, the store can take the form of a storecard. In recent years these storecards, in cheque card format of different thicknesses, have been obtainable with a higher and higher storage capacity at lower and lower prices. One great advantage of storecards is that they are very robust and insensitive to electromagnetic radiation, so that they can even be sent through the 2o mail without the risk of any data loss. The handling of the storecards is relatively simple and can be readily expected from the user of the device according to the invention. However, it is also possible for the store to be written on via an interface.
This variant can also be provided in addition to the interchangability of the store and be advantageous, for example, for applications in which the change in the 25 information or the like in the store is carried out on the spot by the owner of the device according to the invention.
According to a further feature of the invention at least one sensor is formed by a movement sensor, more particularly a passive infrared detector. These widely used sensors are relatively cheap and react to the temperature of moving bodies. In the 3o advertising industry, for example, the device according to the invention can be placed on a product or in its vicinity, and when the customer passes by, information concerning the product is outputted automatically. However, other embodiments of movement or approach sensors can also be used.
If at least one sensor is formed by a presence sensor, more particularly an 35 ultrasonic detector, even the presence of persons in a restricted area can be detected.
The presence of a person can be detected by his or her breathing by means of such ultrasonic detectors. This represents a practical alternative or completion of the aforementioned movement sensor. Of course, other embodiments of approach sensors can also be used.
According to a further feature of the invention the visual output unit is formed by an optical display. In this way the information can be reproduced, for example, via a 7-segment display in cursive script, as is customary more particularly in advertising. A reproduction of the information by means of a laser is equally conceivable, precisely because lasers are constantly becoming smaller and cheaper.
t o A time control is provided in the apparatus, the relaying of the information can moreover be made time-dependent in a manner known per se.
The device according to the invention can be extended by an additional interface for the synchronous triggering of external components. When triggering the reproduction of the information or the like, additional apparatus such as, for example, illuminated panels or the like can be triggered via such interface. For example, in a monitored area the triggering of an external alarm/an alarm line to the police is conceivable.
The principle of the present invention will now be explained in great detail by means of an embodiment thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings.
2o The drawings show:
Fig 1. A block circuit diagram of the device according to the invention for the triggered relaying of information or the like, Fig 2. A block circuit diagram of a device according to the invention with acoustic reproduction of the information and the use of an interchangeable store, ?5 Fig 3. An embodiment of a movement-controlled device according to the invention, and Fig 3a-3c Different embodiments for the mounting of the device shown in Fig 3.
Fig 1 shows as the core of the device a circuit for signal evaluation 2 which is formed, for example, by a microcontroller or a microcomputer. The signal evaluation 3o 2 assesses a signal originating from a sensor l and, if certain preconditions of the sensor signal are met, operates a trigger and retransmits information or the like deposited in a store 3 to an output unit 4. A power supply unit 5 which is formed by batteries or accumulators serves to supply the circuit with power. The circuits of the sensor 1, the signal evaluation 2, the store 3, the output unit 4 and preferably also the 35 voltage supply unit 5 are accommodated in a common casing 6. If necessary an interface 9 can be provided for changing the contents of the store 3 - i.e., the information. The store 3 can be a digital store or an analogue store.
Integrated store components, magnetic tapes or compact disks can serve as the medium, in dependence on the required quantity of data.
In Fig 2 an extender block circuit diagram is shown of a device according to the invention with acoustic reproduction of the information. In contrast with Fig 1, the output unit 4 consists of an amplifier 6 and a loudspeaker 8 via which the information contained in the store 3 is reproduced acoustically as soon as the sensor 1 detects a corresponding activity such as, for example, the movement of a person.
1o As shown in outline, in this case the store 3 is constructed interchangeable, for example, in the form of a store card. An interface 10 can extend outwardly from the signal evaluation 2 and make possible a triggering of external devices.
Fig 3 shows an embodiment of a device according to the invention for the movement-controlled acoustic reproduction of information. The casing 6 has the i s form of an ellipsoid of rotation. In this case the sensor I disposed on one side is a passive infrared movement sensor which detects movements in a certain angular zone of an area. Disposed on the top and bottom sides of the casing 6 are a top mounting unit 1 l and a bottom mounting unit 12, these elements making possible a flexible arrangement of the device according to the invention. If the apparatus is not furnished 2o with an internal voltage supply unit, the power supply can also be provided externally via a connecting cable 14 and a plug 13. The loudspeaker of the acoustic output unit is disposed behind openings 15 of the casing 6. The store 3 can be constructed in the form of a modulus 16 which is integrated in the casing 6 and can be interchanged by certain mechanisms. In the example illustrated the top and bottom mounting units 11, 25 12 are formed by spherical bearings which allow a pivoting and rotation of the casing 6. If the store 3 is constructed in the form of a store card, a corresponding, if need be coverable insertion opening can be provided on the casing 6.
Fig 3a shows a variant of the mounting of the casing 6 over the top mounting unit 11 via a retaining means 17 disposed on a wall. If the ball of the upper mounting 3o unit 11 is made from metal, the connection between the retaining means 17 and the mounting unit 11 can also be made by means of a magnet. As a result of the suspended variant shown in Fig 3a. a rotation of the casing through 360° and also a pivoting through a certain angular range is permissible, something which is convenient more particularly with the use of movement sensors. Fig 3b shows a 35 variant of a wall mounting in which the casing is mounted via the top and also the bottom mounting unit 1 l, 12 on a suitably shaped retaining means 18. Lastly, Fig 3c shows a variant of a standing mounting, wherein the casing 6 is mounted via the bottom mounting unit 12, more particularly a ball-and-socket joint on a pedestal 19.
This possible attachment also ensures a rotation of the apparatus through 360° and also a pivoting through a certain angular range, so that the sensor 1 can in each case be pivoted in the corresponding direction.
Although in the present Application details have mainly been given concerning a triggering by the movement or presence of a person, other sensors are also conceivable for triggering the signal for relaying the information. For example, a o microphone can also be used for the detection of acoustic signals, or gas sensors to detect the presence of certain gases, or temperature sensors to detect an increase in temperature or the like. Optical sensors for the detection of certain optical signals or of darkness can also be advantageous for different applications. The sensors can always be ideally adapted to the particular case of application. With the use of a number of sensors, in accordance with the case of application, these can be disposed parallel with one another-i.e., independently of one another, or in series-i.e., in dependence on one another.
In addition to the field of advertising, to arouse attention to a particular product, for use at exhibitions, to convey information about art objects, the use of the 2o device according to the invention is also advantageous in the private sphere. Thus, for example, the apparatus can be used to give a reminder about a particular activity or the like, the apparatus being disposed in an area where it gives a reminder of a particular action when a person walks past. The apparatus can also be used for soothing babies and small children, since the voice of their mother or father rings out when the baby or small child makes movements or starts to cry. There is no limit to the use of the device according to the invention in the monitoring and security field also. Precisely the flexibility of the apparatus and the simple changing of the information in the store as well as the interchangeability of the store of course makes possible a versatile use of one and the same apparatus.
According to a further feature of the invention the visual output unit is formed by an optical display. In this way the information can be reproduced, for example, via a 7-segment display in cursive script, as is customary more particularly in advertising. A reproduction of the information by means of a laser is equally conceivable, precisely because lasers are constantly becoming smaller and cheaper.
t o A time control is provided in the apparatus, the relaying of the information can moreover be made time-dependent in a manner known per se.
The device according to the invention can be extended by an additional interface for the synchronous triggering of external components. When triggering the reproduction of the information or the like, additional apparatus such as, for example, illuminated panels or the like can be triggered via such interface. For example, in a monitored area the triggering of an external alarm/an alarm line to the police is conceivable.
The principle of the present invention will now be explained in great detail by means of an embodiment thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings.
2o The drawings show:
Fig 1. A block circuit diagram of the device according to the invention for the triggered relaying of information or the like, Fig 2. A block circuit diagram of a device according to the invention with acoustic reproduction of the information and the use of an interchangeable store, ?5 Fig 3. An embodiment of a movement-controlled device according to the invention, and Fig 3a-3c Different embodiments for the mounting of the device shown in Fig 3.
Fig 1 shows as the core of the device a circuit for signal evaluation 2 which is formed, for example, by a microcontroller or a microcomputer. The signal evaluation 3o 2 assesses a signal originating from a sensor l and, if certain preconditions of the sensor signal are met, operates a trigger and retransmits information or the like deposited in a store 3 to an output unit 4. A power supply unit 5 which is formed by batteries or accumulators serves to supply the circuit with power. The circuits of the sensor 1, the signal evaluation 2, the store 3, the output unit 4 and preferably also the 35 voltage supply unit 5 are accommodated in a common casing 6. If necessary an interface 9 can be provided for changing the contents of the store 3 - i.e., the information. The store 3 can be a digital store or an analogue store.
Integrated store components, magnetic tapes or compact disks can serve as the medium, in dependence on the required quantity of data.
In Fig 2 an extender block circuit diagram is shown of a device according to the invention with acoustic reproduction of the information. In contrast with Fig 1, the output unit 4 consists of an amplifier 6 and a loudspeaker 8 via which the information contained in the store 3 is reproduced acoustically as soon as the sensor 1 detects a corresponding activity such as, for example, the movement of a person.
1o As shown in outline, in this case the store 3 is constructed interchangeable, for example, in the form of a store card. An interface 10 can extend outwardly from the signal evaluation 2 and make possible a triggering of external devices.
Fig 3 shows an embodiment of a device according to the invention for the movement-controlled acoustic reproduction of information. The casing 6 has the i s form of an ellipsoid of rotation. In this case the sensor I disposed on one side is a passive infrared movement sensor which detects movements in a certain angular zone of an area. Disposed on the top and bottom sides of the casing 6 are a top mounting unit 1 l and a bottom mounting unit 12, these elements making possible a flexible arrangement of the device according to the invention. If the apparatus is not furnished 2o with an internal voltage supply unit, the power supply can also be provided externally via a connecting cable 14 and a plug 13. The loudspeaker of the acoustic output unit is disposed behind openings 15 of the casing 6. The store 3 can be constructed in the form of a modulus 16 which is integrated in the casing 6 and can be interchanged by certain mechanisms. In the example illustrated the top and bottom mounting units 11, 25 12 are formed by spherical bearings which allow a pivoting and rotation of the casing 6. If the store 3 is constructed in the form of a store card, a corresponding, if need be coverable insertion opening can be provided on the casing 6.
Fig 3a shows a variant of the mounting of the casing 6 over the top mounting unit 11 via a retaining means 17 disposed on a wall. If the ball of the upper mounting 3o unit 11 is made from metal, the connection between the retaining means 17 and the mounting unit 11 can also be made by means of a magnet. As a result of the suspended variant shown in Fig 3a. a rotation of the casing through 360° and also a pivoting through a certain angular range is permissible, something which is convenient more particularly with the use of movement sensors. Fig 3b shows a 35 variant of a wall mounting in which the casing is mounted via the top and also the bottom mounting unit 1 l, 12 on a suitably shaped retaining means 18. Lastly, Fig 3c shows a variant of a standing mounting, wherein the casing 6 is mounted via the bottom mounting unit 12, more particularly a ball-and-socket joint on a pedestal 19.
This possible attachment also ensures a rotation of the apparatus through 360° and also a pivoting through a certain angular range, so that the sensor 1 can in each case be pivoted in the corresponding direction.
Although in the present Application details have mainly been given concerning a triggering by the movement or presence of a person, other sensors are also conceivable for triggering the signal for relaying the information. For example, a o microphone can also be used for the detection of acoustic signals, or gas sensors to detect the presence of certain gases, or temperature sensors to detect an increase in temperature or the like. Optical sensors for the detection of certain optical signals or of darkness can also be advantageous for different applications. The sensors can always be ideally adapted to the particular case of application. With the use of a number of sensors, in accordance with the case of application, these can be disposed parallel with one another-i.e., independently of one another, or in series-i.e., in dependence on one another.
In addition to the field of advertising, to arouse attention to a particular product, for use at exhibitions, to convey information about art objects, the use of the 2o device according to the invention is also advantageous in the private sphere. Thus, for example, the apparatus can be used to give a reminder about a particular activity or the like, the apparatus being disposed in an area where it gives a reminder of a particular action when a person walks past. The apparatus can also be used for soothing babies and small children, since the voice of their mother or father rings out when the baby or small child makes movements or starts to cry. There is no limit to the use of the device according to the invention in the monitoring and security field also. Precisely the flexibility of the apparatus and the simple changing of the information in the store as well as the interchangeability of the store of course makes possible a versatile use of one and the same apparatus.
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1. A device for the triggered relaying of information or the like, having at least one sensor (1), a store (3) containing the information or the like, an optical and/or visual output unit (4), a power supply unit (5), a circuit (2) for triggering the retransmission of the information or the like contained in the store (3) to the output unit or units (4) by the or each sensor (1) wherein the or each sensor (1), the store (3), the output unit or units (4), the circuit (2) and preferably the power supply unit (5) also are accommodated in a common casing (6), characterised in that a store (3) is constructed interchangeable, for example, in the form of a store card, and/or the store (3) can be written on via an interface.
2. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one sensor (1) is formed by a movement sensor, more particularly a passive infrared detector.
3. A device according to claim 1 or 2 characterised in that at least one sensor (1) is formed by a presence sensor, more particularly an ultrasonic detector.
4. A device according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the acoustic output unit (4) is formed by an amplifier (7) and a loud speaker (8).
5. A device according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the visual output unit (4) is formed by an optical display.
6. A device according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that a time control is provided.
7. A device according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that an interface is provided for the synchronous triggering of external components.
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