CA2756402C - Electronic media production system and system for use therewith - Google Patents
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Abstract
A system comprising modules is disclosed. Each module includes: a presentation system including one or more of a speaker and a video screen; and a port. In use, if the presentation system includes the speaker, the system produces sounds derived from data obtained via the port. If the presentation system includes the screen, the system displays images derived from data obtained via the port. The module can also include connectors and the system can also include actuators. Each actuator, in use, can be coupled without soldering to a connector, and the presentation system of each module can operate in response to the actuator or actuators coupled to said each module. The system can also include data storage devices, each adapted to be releasably coupled to a respective port, and the port can be selected from: microchip socket and USB port. The system can be used as part of a method.
Description
ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND
SYSTEM FOR USE THEREWITH
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of electronic media devices, such as shelf-talkers, video shelf-talkers, audio greeting cards, talking presentation folders, talking business cards, video presentation folders and video brochures.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A popular form of merchandising involves the production of electronic media devices.
These devices take many forms, including but not limited to:
shelf talker a device intended for placement at a retail display and which delivers audio through a speaker, typically in response to nearby movement or selection of a contact (i.e. push-button) switch video shelf talker a device intended for placement at a retail display and which delivers an audiovisual presentation through a speaker and screen, typically in response to nearby movement or selection of a contact switch audio greeting a greeting card which delivers audio through a speaker, typically card initiated when the card is opened talking a presentation folder which delivers audio through a speaker, presentation typically initiated when the folder is opened folder talking business a business card which delivers audio through a speaker, typically card in response to selection of a contact switch video presentation a presentation folder which delivers an audiovisual presentation folder through a speaker and screen, typically initiated when the folder is opened video brochure a brochure which delivers an audiovisual presentation through a speaker and screen, typically initiated when the folder is opened or in response to selection of a contact switch These devices are used by persons in many industries, most of whom lack the technical skills to construct such devices. Thus, there exists an industry dedicated to the production of these devices for others.
The typical modus operandi of this industry involves:
= maintaining an inventory of components including:
motherboards contact switches speakers pressure switches video screens (typically 15 vibration sensors LCD) sound sensors magnet switches microphones motion sensors lights light sensors = receiving orders for electronics devices = meeting the orders by selecting appropriate components from the inventory and soldering them together into an assembly; and = fitting the assemblies into appropriate housings [folders, plastic cases, book spines, etc. Ito produce the devices.
The construction of the devices is generally done in low-cost jurisdictions, as cost is often a critical factor.
As a result, in high-cost jurisdictions, this industry is characterized by relatively long production lead times.
SYSTEM FOR USE THEREWITH
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of electronic media devices, such as shelf-talkers, video shelf-talkers, audio greeting cards, talking presentation folders, talking business cards, video presentation folders and video brochures.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A popular form of merchandising involves the production of electronic media devices.
These devices take many forms, including but not limited to:
shelf talker a device intended for placement at a retail display and which delivers audio through a speaker, typically in response to nearby movement or selection of a contact (i.e. push-button) switch video shelf talker a device intended for placement at a retail display and which delivers an audiovisual presentation through a speaker and screen, typically in response to nearby movement or selection of a contact switch audio greeting a greeting card which delivers audio through a speaker, typically card initiated when the card is opened talking a presentation folder which delivers audio through a speaker, presentation typically initiated when the folder is opened folder talking business a business card which delivers audio through a speaker, typically card in response to selection of a contact switch video presentation a presentation folder which delivers an audiovisual presentation folder through a speaker and screen, typically initiated when the folder is opened video brochure a brochure which delivers an audiovisual presentation through a speaker and screen, typically initiated when the folder is opened or in response to selection of a contact switch These devices are used by persons in many industries, most of whom lack the technical skills to construct such devices. Thus, there exists an industry dedicated to the production of these devices for others.
The typical modus operandi of this industry involves:
= maintaining an inventory of components including:
motherboards contact switches speakers pressure switches video screens (typically 15 vibration sensors LCD) sound sensors magnet switches microphones motion sensors lights light sensors = receiving orders for electronics devices = meeting the orders by selecting appropriate components from the inventory and soldering them together into an assembly; and = fitting the assemblies into appropriate housings [folders, plastic cases, book spines, etc. Ito produce the devices.
The construction of the devices is generally done in low-cost jurisdictions, as cost is often a critical factor.
As a result, in high-cost jurisdictions, this industry is characterized by relatively long production lead times.
2 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An electronic media production system forms one aspect of the invention and comprises modules and actuators. Each module includes: a presentation system including one or more of a speaker and a video screen; a port; and one or more connectors. Each actuator, in use, is .. coupled without soldering to a respective connector. In use, the presentation system of each module operates in response to the actuator or actuators coupled to said each module, the presentation system: if the presentation system includes the speaker, producing sounds derived from data obtained via the port; and, if the presentation system includes the video screen, displaying images derived from data obtained via the port.
According to another aspect of the invention, the port can be selected from:
microchip socket and USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.
According to another aspect of the invention, each connector can be adapted for a connection of the type selected from: pin-socket, blade, crimp-on, terminal block and insulation displacement.
According to another aspect of the invention, the actuators can include one or more of: magnet switches, motion sensors, light sensors, contact switches, pressure switches, vibration sensors and sound sensors.
According to another aspect of the invention, the system can further comprises microphones, each microphone, in use, being coupled without soldering and by a respective connector, to the module of which said respective connector forms part. In use, in respect of any module to which a microphone is coupled, sounds are collected by that microphone in response to data obtained via the port of said module.
An electronic media production system forms one aspect of the invention and comprises modules and actuators. Each module includes: a presentation system including one or more of a speaker and a video screen; a port; and one or more connectors. Each actuator, in use, is .. coupled without soldering to a respective connector. In use, the presentation system of each module operates in response to the actuator or actuators coupled to said each module, the presentation system: if the presentation system includes the speaker, producing sounds derived from data obtained via the port; and, if the presentation system includes the video screen, displaying images derived from data obtained via the port.
According to another aspect of the invention, the port can be selected from:
microchip socket and USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.
According to another aspect of the invention, each connector can be adapted for a connection of the type selected from: pin-socket, blade, crimp-on, terminal block and insulation displacement.
According to another aspect of the invention, the actuators can include one or more of: magnet switches, motion sensors, light sensors, contact switches, pressure switches, vibration sensors and sound sensors.
According to another aspect of the invention, the system can further comprises microphones, each microphone, in use, being coupled without soldering and by a respective connector, to the module of which said respective connector forms part. In use, in respect of any module to which a microphone is coupled, sounds are collected by that microphone in response to data obtained via the port of said module.
3 According to another aspect of the invention, the system further comprises lights, each light, in use, being coupled without soldering and by a respective connector, to the module of which said respective connector forms part. In use, in respect of any module to which a light is coupled, the light is activated in response to data obtained via the port of said module.
According to another aspect of the invention, the microchip socket can be selected from OTP
(One True Pairing) sound chip socket and SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) flash chip socket.
According to another aspect of the invention, the module can further comprise a battery from which the presentation system receives power in use.
According to another aspect of the invention, the presentation system can consist of a speaker.
.. According to another aspect of the invention, the presentation system can consist of a speaker and a video screen.
According to other aspects of the invention, the system can be embodied in a shelf-talker, video shelf-talker, audio greeting card, talking presentation folder, talking business card, video presentation folder or video brochure.
Forming yet another aspect of the invention is a method. The method comprises the steps of:
maintaining an inventory of the components of the system; receiving orders for electronics devices; and meeting the orders by selecting appropriate components from the inventory and operatively combining them to produce the devices.
Forming yet another aspect of the invention is an electronic media production system comprising modules. Each module includes: a presentation system including one or more of a speaker and a video screen; and a port. In use: if the presentation system includes
According to another aspect of the invention, the microchip socket can be selected from OTP
(One True Pairing) sound chip socket and SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) flash chip socket.
According to another aspect of the invention, the module can further comprise a battery from which the presentation system receives power in use.
According to another aspect of the invention, the presentation system can consist of a speaker.
.. According to another aspect of the invention, the presentation system can consist of a speaker and a video screen.
According to other aspects of the invention, the system can be embodied in a shelf-talker, video shelf-talker, audio greeting card, talking presentation folder, talking business card, video presentation folder or video brochure.
Forming yet another aspect of the invention is a method. The method comprises the steps of:
maintaining an inventory of the components of the system; receiving orders for electronics devices; and meeting the orders by selecting appropriate components from the inventory and operatively combining them to produce the devices.
Forming yet another aspect of the invention is an electronic media production system comprising modules. Each module includes: a presentation system including one or more of a speaker and a video screen; and a port. In use: if the presentation system includes
4 the presentation system includes the video screen, the system displays images derived from data obtained via the port.
According to other aspects, the system can further comprise data storage devices, each adapted to be releasably coupled to a respective port, and the port can be selected from .. microchip socket and USB port.
Other advantages, features and characteristics of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description and the appended claims with reference to the accompanying drawings, the latter being briefly described hereinafter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
FIG. 1 is a view of the components of a system according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; and FIG. 2 is a view of the components of a system according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENT
Reference is now made to FIG. 1, wherein it will be seen that the components of an exemplary embodiment of the electronic media production system 20 comprise a module 22, a data storage device 24, actuators 26,28,30,32,34,38,40, microphones 36 and LED
lights 42.
The module 22 includes a presentation system 44, a controller 45, a plurality of connectors 46, a port 48 and a battery 50. The presentation system 44 includes a speaker 52. The controller is a motherboard 45 coupled to the speaker 52. The connectors 46 are male ends of pin-type connectors and are coupled to the controller 45. The port 48 is an OTP
According to other aspects, the system can further comprise data storage devices, each adapted to be releasably coupled to a respective port, and the port can be selected from .. microchip socket and USB port.
Other advantages, features and characteristics of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description and the appended claims with reference to the accompanying drawings, the latter being briefly described hereinafter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
FIG. 1 is a view of the components of a system according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; and FIG. 2 is a view of the components of a system according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENT
Reference is now made to FIG. 1, wherein it will be seen that the components of an exemplary embodiment of the electronic media production system 20 comprise a module 22, a data storage device 24, actuators 26,28,30,32,34,38,40, microphones 36 and LED
lights 42.
The module 22 includes a presentation system 44, a controller 45, a plurality of connectors 46, a port 48 and a battery 50. The presentation system 44 includes a speaker 52. The controller is a motherboard 45 coupled to the speaker 52. The connectors 46 are male ends of pin-type connectors and are coupled to the controller 45. The port 48 is an OTP
5 chip socket and is coupled to the controller 45. The battery 50 is an alkaline cell coupled to the controller 45.
The data storage devices 24 is a conventional OTP sound chip adapted to be received by the port 48.
The actuators include magnet switches 34, motion sensors 26, light sensors 28, contact switches 30, pressure switches 40, vibration sensors 32 and sound sensors 38, and each terminate in a female end of a pin-type connector.
The microphones 36 and lights 42 also each terminate in a female end of a pin-type connector.
The system 20 can be used by a business as part of a method for producing electronic media products.
To carry out the method, the business will maintain an inventory of the components of the system. Upon receipt of an order for a particular type of device, the business can meet the orders by selecting appropriate components from the inventory and operatively combining them to produce the devices. The combination merely requires:
= programming the OTP chips, such that the completed device operates in the desired manner [i.e. activates the lights, captures sounds via the microphone and/or activates the presentation system in response to signals generated by the various actuators]
= fitting the ends of the various actuators, lights and/or microphones onto the connectors = fitting the programmed OTP chips into the ports; and = fitting the modules into appropriate housings, such as folders, in the case of brochures
The data storage devices 24 is a conventional OTP sound chip adapted to be received by the port 48.
The actuators include magnet switches 34, motion sensors 26, light sensors 28, contact switches 30, pressure switches 40, vibration sensors 32 and sound sensors 38, and each terminate in a female end of a pin-type connector.
The microphones 36 and lights 42 also each terminate in a female end of a pin-type connector.
The system 20 can be used by a business as part of a method for producing electronic media products.
To carry out the method, the business will maintain an inventory of the components of the system. Upon receipt of an order for a particular type of device, the business can meet the orders by selecting appropriate components from the inventory and operatively combining them to produce the devices. The combination merely requires:
= programming the OTP chips, such that the completed device operates in the desired manner [i.e. activates the lights, captures sounds via the microphone and/or activates the presentation system in response to signals generated by the various actuators]
= fitting the ends of the various actuators, lights and/or microphones onto the connectors = fitting the programmed OTP chips into the ports; and = fitting the modules into appropriate housings, such as folders, in the case of brochures
6 By way of example, only, if a customer desires an audio greeting card with the capacity to play a message on demand, the business may choose to secure a contact switch type actuator to the module and program and install the OTP chip such that activation of the switch causes playback of a pre-recorded message.
Persons of ordinary skill in the art understand the manner in which OTP chips can be programmed for this purpose. Accordingly, a detailed description of the above is neither required nor provided.
It will be evident that this system allows for relatively quick turnaround of electronics products in relatively high cost labor jurisdictions at relatively low cost.
It will be evident, in turn, that this can be of significant advantage, for example, to small-to-medium businesses that need, on a short production lead time, relatively small volumes of custom electronics devices for promotions and the like.
Whereas a basic system is illustrated in FIG. 1, it will be evident that variations in the system are possible, as shown in FIG. 2, which shows a system 20' with more components and allowing greater flexibility.
In this drawing, a plurality of modules 22', 22" and 22" are shown in addition to the components previously described with reference to FIG. 1. Modules 22', 22" and 22"
maintain the functionality of module 22 as shown in FIG. 1, namely, in the presence of a presentation system, a controller, at least one connector, a port and a battery, but differ slightly in deployment:
= module 22' is largely similar to module 22 but includes a chip socket 48' for an SPI
flash memory chip 54 = module 22" is embodied as a shelf-talker wherein: the presentation system consists of a speaker 52; the port is again a chip socket 48' for an SPI flash memory;
and a plurality of connectors 46 is provided
Persons of ordinary skill in the art understand the manner in which OTP chips can be programmed for this purpose. Accordingly, a detailed description of the above is neither required nor provided.
It will be evident that this system allows for relatively quick turnaround of electronics products in relatively high cost labor jurisdictions at relatively low cost.
It will be evident, in turn, that this can be of significant advantage, for example, to small-to-medium businesses that need, on a short production lead time, relatively small volumes of custom electronics devices for promotions and the like.
Whereas a basic system is illustrated in FIG. 1, it will be evident that variations in the system are possible, as shown in FIG. 2, which shows a system 20' with more components and allowing greater flexibility.
In this drawing, a plurality of modules 22', 22" and 22" are shown in addition to the components previously described with reference to FIG. 1. Modules 22', 22" and 22"
maintain the functionality of module 22 as shown in FIG. 1, namely, in the presence of a presentation system, a controller, at least one connector, a port and a battery, but differ slightly in deployment:
= module 22' is largely similar to module 22 but includes a chip socket 48' for an SPI
flash memory chip 54 = module 22" is embodied as a shelf-talker wherein: the presentation system consists of a speaker 52; the port is again a chip socket 48' for an SPI flash memory;
and a plurality of connectors 46 is provided
7 = module 22'", which is suitable for use in a video book, includes a presentation system consisting of an LCD screen 58 and speaker 52. In this module 22", port 48"is defined by a USB port which permits information to loaded onto an flash memory chip 60 which forms part of the controller, the controller itself also including an integrated circuit 62 Further variations are possible.
For example, whereas in the illustrated embodiments, the connectors are defined by pin and socket type connectors, other connectors can be used, including but not limited to:
blade, crimp-on, terminal block and insulation displacement.
As well, whereas OTP and SPI flash data storage is illustrated and described, this is not essential, and other types of memory could equally be employed.
Additionally, a battery is not required. For example, in the shelf-talker embodiment, these could be powered by low-voltage wiring present in the shelves. As well, although an alkaline cell is mentioned, lithium cells could be usefully employed, particularly in situations wherein the device is to rechargeable.
As well, it should be understood that, whereas it will at least sometimes be most appropriate for data [audio and/or video, as well as the algorithm used by the device to integrate the functionality of the actuators, microphone and/or lights] only, to be delivered via the port to the module, the circuitry necessary to drive the presentation system could also be placed at least in part on the data storage device chip.
Accordingly, the invention should be understood as limited only by the accompanying claims, purposively construed.
For example, whereas in the illustrated embodiments, the connectors are defined by pin and socket type connectors, other connectors can be used, including but not limited to:
blade, crimp-on, terminal block and insulation displacement.
As well, whereas OTP and SPI flash data storage is illustrated and described, this is not essential, and other types of memory could equally be employed.
Additionally, a battery is not required. For example, in the shelf-talker embodiment, these could be powered by low-voltage wiring present in the shelves. As well, although an alkaline cell is mentioned, lithium cells could be usefully employed, particularly in situations wherein the device is to rechargeable.
As well, it should be understood that, whereas it will at least sometimes be most appropriate for data [audio and/or video, as well as the algorithm used by the device to integrate the functionality of the actuators, microphone and/or lights] only, to be delivered via the port to the module, the circuitry necessary to drive the presentation system could also be placed at least in part on the data storage device chip.
Accordingly, the invention should be understood as limited only by the accompanying claims, purposively construed.
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1. An electronic media production system for use with a chip, the system comprising:
modules, each module including: a presentation system including one or more of a speaker and a video screen; a port configured for releasably receiving said chip; and one or more connectors; and actuators, each actuator, in use, being coupled without soldering to a respective connector, wherein, in use, the presentation system of each module operates in response to the actuator or actuators coupled to said each module;
wherein, in use, when the presentation system includes the speaker, the system produces sounds derived from data obtained from the chip via the port; and when the presentation system includes the video screen, the system displays images derived from data obtained from the chip via the port;
wherein each of said modules is chosen from the group consisting of: a shelf talker module, a video shelf talker module, an audio greeting card module, a talking presentation folder module, a talking business card module, a video presentation folder module and a video brochure module;
and wherein each of said modules is adapted such that, absent receipt of said chip, the presentation system is non-functional.
modules, each module including: a presentation system including one or more of a speaker and a video screen; a port configured for releasably receiving said chip; and one or more connectors; and actuators, each actuator, in use, being coupled without soldering to a respective connector, wherein, in use, the presentation system of each module operates in response to the actuator or actuators coupled to said each module;
wherein, in use, when the presentation system includes the speaker, the system produces sounds derived from data obtained from the chip via the port; and when the presentation system includes the video screen, the system displays images derived from data obtained from the chip via the port;
wherein each of said modules is chosen from the group consisting of: a shelf talker module, a video shelf talker module, an audio greeting card module, a talking presentation folder module, a talking business card module, a video presentation folder module and a video brochure module;
and wherein each of said modules is adapted such that, absent receipt of said chip, the presentation system is non-functional.
2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the port is selected from:
microchip socket and USB
port.
microchip socket and USB
port.
3. The system according to claim 1, wherein each connector is for a connection of the type selected from: pin-socket, blade, crimp-on, terminal block and insulation displacement.
4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the actuators include one or more of: magnet switches, motion sensors, light sensors, contact switches, pressure switches, vibration sensors and sound sensors.
5. The system according to claim 1, wherein:
the system further comprises microphones, each microphone, in use, being coupled without soldering and by a respective connector, to the module of which said respective connector forms part; and in use, in respect of any module to which a microphone is coupled, sounds are collected by that microphone in response to data obtained via the port of said module.
the system further comprises microphones, each microphone, in use, being coupled without soldering and by a respective connector, to the module of which said respective connector forms part; and in use, in respect of any module to which a microphone is coupled, sounds are collected by that microphone in response to data obtained via the port of said module.
6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system further comprises lights, each light, in use, being coupled without soldering and by a respective connector, to the module of which said respective connector forms part; and in use, in respect of any module to which a light is coupled, the light is activated in response to data obtained via the port of said module.
7. The system according to claim 2, wherein the microchip socket is selected from OTP sound chip socket and SPI flash chip socket.
8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the module further comprises a battery from which the presentation system receives power in use.
9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the presentation system consists of a speaker.
10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the presentation system consists of a speaker and a video screen.
11. A shelf-talker including the system of claim 9.
12. A video shelf-talker including the system of claim 10.
13. An audio greeting card including the system of claim 9.
14. A talking presentation folder including the system of claim 9.
15. A talking business card including the system of claim 9.
16. A video presentation folder including the system of claim 10.
17. A video brochure including the system of claim 10.
18. A method for producing electronic media devices, the method comprising the steps of:
maintaining an inventory of the components of the system of claim 4;
receiving orders for electronics devices; and meeting the orders by selecting appropriate components from the inventory and operatively combining them to produce the electronics devices.
maintaining an inventory of the components of the system of claim 4;
receiving orders for electronics devices; and meeting the orders by selecting appropriate components from the inventory and operatively combining them to produce the electronics devices.
19. An electronic media production system for use with a chip having both memory and a controller, the system comprising:
modules, each including: a presentation system including one or more of a speaker and a video screen; and a port configured for releasably receiving the chip in a solderless connection;
wherein, in use, when the presentation system includes the speaker, the system produces sounds derived from data obtained via the port; and when the presentation system includes the video screen, the system displays images derived from data obtained via the port;
wherein each of said modules is chosen from the group consisting of: a shelf talker module, a video shelf talker module, an audio greeting card module, a talking presentation folder module, a talker business card module, a video presentation folder module and a video brochure module; and wherein each of said modules is adapted such that, absent receipt of said chip, the presentation system is non-functional.
modules, each including: a presentation system including one or more of a speaker and a video screen; and a port configured for releasably receiving the chip in a solderless connection;
wherein, in use, when the presentation system includes the speaker, the system produces sounds derived from data obtained via the port; and when the presentation system includes the video screen, the system displays images derived from data obtained via the port;
wherein each of said modules is chosen from the group consisting of: a shelf talker module, a video shelf talker module, an audio greeting card module, a talking presentation folder module, a talker business card module, a video presentation folder module and a video brochure module; and wherein each of said modules is adapted such that, absent receipt of said chip, the presentation system is non-functional.
20. The system according to claim 19, further comprising data storage devices, each to be releasably coupled to a respective port, and wherein the port is selected from: microchip socket and USB port.
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