CN109938972A - Walk supporting device - Google Patents

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CN109938972A
CN109938972A CN201810538147.4A CN201810538147A CN109938972A CN 109938972 A CN109938972 A CN 109938972A CN 201810538147 A CN201810538147 A CN 201810538147A CN 109938972 A CN109938972 A CN 109938972A
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The present invention provides a kind of walk supporting device that can make visually impaired person safety and be easily reached destination.First, the user of walk supporting device (1) says acoustic information related with destination to microphone (2).Next, walk supporting device 1 is determined to have inputted the processing of acoustic information, and carries out the processing of analysis acoustic information, in the case where recognizing acoustic information, destination information is set.Next, walk supporting device 1 obtains the current location information of user by GPS (3), monitoring information is set by camera 5, and routing information is set according to current location information and destination information.Next, the routing information set and monitoring information are output to bone-conduction speaker (6b) by walk supporting device (1), and amplify from collected outside to sound and be output to the processing of earphone (6d).

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Walk supporting device
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of walk supporting devices of auxiliary user walking.
Background technique
As previous walk supporting device, the well known walking having to assist visually impaired person hinders by vision The person of hindering notifies visually impaired person and the distance between existing object around it, to assist the walking of visually impaired person (for example, ginseng According to patent document 1).
The optical sensor that this walk supporting device has light-emitting component and is made of light receiving element, according to from luminous member The time that part has shone until the light that light receiving element is received by object reflection, the distance between measurement and object, output First notification voice.Moreover, output the first notification voice after by with it is measured corresponding with the distance between object After time, stops the sounding of the first notification voice and export the second notification voice.Thereby, it is possible to lead in real time to visually impaired person Know visually impaired person and the distance between existing object around it.
[patent document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication 2006-276595 bulletin.
Summary of the invention
However, in this walk supporting device disclosed in patent document 1, since visually impaired person can identify that vision hinders The person of hindering and the distance between existing object around it, thus while can walk safely, but there are still be difficult to arrive at the destination The problem of.
In view of problem above, visually impaired person safety can be made the purpose of the present invention is to provide one kind and easily arrived Up to the walk supporting device of destination.
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a kind of walk supporting device characterized by comprising acoustic information Input unit inputs the acoustic information of user;Location information acquisition device obtains current location information;Path letter Setting device is ceased, is believed according to the location information obtained by the location information acquisition device and by the sound The acoustic information of input unit input is ceased, to be set to the routing information until destination;Monitor information generation device, By monitoring that the front of user generates monitoring information;And information output apparatus, output are raw by the monitoring information The monitoring information generated at device and the routing information set by the path information setting device, wherein Main part, the output monitoring information and the path that the information output apparatus is installed by being clipped between external ear and scalp First output section of information and amplify and export from collected outside to sound the second output section constitute.
In addition, walk supporting device of the invention, which is characterized in that the walk supporting device is made of garment shape, Be also equipped with: right shoulder vibration section is located at right shoulder;And left shoulder vibration section, it is located at left shoulder, wherein make described in the guidance User to the right when, the information output apparatus make the control of the right shoulder vibration section vibration, is guiding the user When to the left, the information output apparatus carries out the control for making the left shoulder vibration section vibration.
Advantageous effect of the invention
The present invention is capable of providing a kind of walk supporting device for making visually impaired person safety and being easily reached destination.
Detailed description of the invention
Fig. 1 is the outside drawing for indicating one embodiment of walk supporting device of first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 is the figure for indicating one embodiment of the fixing means of video camera of first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 3 is the figure for indicating one embodiment of the installation method in long sleeves portion of first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 4 is the figure for indicating a specific embodiment of hearing aid for first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 5 is the figure for indicating one embodiment of block diagram of first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 6 is the figure for indicating one embodiment of main process task of first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 7 is the figure of the one embodiment handled when the acoustic information input for indicating first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 8 is the figure for indicating one embodiment of wearing mode of the walk supporting device of first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 9 is the outside drawing for indicating one embodiment of walk supporting device of second embodiment of the invention.
Figure 10 is the outside drawing for indicating one embodiment of walk supporting device of third embodiment of the invention.
Specific embodiment
(first embodiment)
Firstly, being described in detail referring to figs. 1 to first embodiment of the Fig. 4 to walk supporting device 1 of the invention.
(appearance of walk supporting device 1)
The appearance of walk supporting device 1 is illustrated referring to Fig.1.Wherein, (a) in Fig. 1 is to indicate the first embodiment party The figure of one embodiment of the front elevation of the walk supporting device 1 of formula, (b) in Fig. 1 is the walking for indicating first embodiment The figure of one embodiment of the back view of auxiliary device 1.
(walk supporting device 1)
Walk supporting device 1 is a kind of device for sleeveless garment shape and for assisting user to walk.In addition, walking Auxiliary device 1 has carried out waterproof processing, be it is a kind of even if rainy day or snowy day using can also be very durable device.
Although being not limited to it is noted that the walk supporting device 1 of first embodiment is sleeveless garment shape This, can suitably be set.For example, it can be shape of glasses or other shapes.
(microphone 2)
Microphone 2 is used to input the acoustic information of user.In addition, the microphone 2 of first embodiment is by right side Mike Wind 2a and left side microphone 2b is constituted.Also, microphone 2 is located at the front center of walk supporting device 1, so that easily identifying makes The acoustic information of user.Here, Electret Condencer Microphone of the microphone 2 of present embodiment using high sensitivity, to be easy to know The sound of other user.Wherein, though Electret Condencer Microphone characteristically has the advantages of high sensitivity, due to vulnerable to vibration and tide Wet influence, therefore there are problems that being not suitable for using on rainy day.So also can be used compared with Electret Condencer Microphone more The dynamic microphones of durable moisture-proof.In addition, microphone 2 or bone-conduction microphone.
(GPS3)
GPS3 is used to obtain the current location of the user of walk supporting device 1.Determine specifically, GPS3 has from the whole world Position system receives the receiver of signal, for obtaining current location of the user of walk supporting device 1 on map.In addition, The top of microphone 2 is arranged in GPS3.
(control device 4)
Control device 4 is used to control the running of hearing aid 6.In addition, in control device 4 CPU4a, ROM4b, RAM4c and Artificial intelligence 4d is connected by internal bus 4e.
(video camera 5)
Video camera 5 is used to monitor the front of the user of walk supporting device 1.In addition, the video camera 5 of first embodiment It is made of right camera 5a and left side camera 5b, and is located at the lower section of GPS3.Here, video camera 5 of the invention is a kind of To the high sensitivity of light, and the CCD camera of good quanlity.In addition, video camera 5 can not also use CCD camera, but can Using cmos camera etc..
In addition, the video camera 5 of present embodiment is protrusively provided forwards, walking auxiliary is parallel to video camera 5 as a result, The case where front surface of device 1, is compared, and the field angle of video camera 5 can be expanded.Especially, in video camera setting at dashing forward forwards In the case where out, top, the front of the user since walk supporting device 1 can be monitored, even foot, therefore, depending on Feel that obstacle person can safely be walked when using walk supporting device 1.
In addition, in the first embodiment, although respectively forwardly side is highlightedly by right camera 5a and left side camera 5b Setting, but right camera 5a and left side camera 5b can also be respectively facing different directions inclination.Thereby, it is possible to expand camera shooting The field angle of machine 5.In addition, video camera 5 also can be set into it is movable.
In addition, in the first embodiment, although being equipped with multiple video cameras 5, but not limited to this, is also possible to list It is a.
(hearing aid 6)
Hearing aid 6 is used to export acoustic information to the user of walk supporting device 1.In addition, hearing aid 6 is also for making User hard of hearing easily identifies sound and is arranged.Wherein, hearing aid 6 will be described in detail refering to Fig. 4 below.
Here, the hearing aid 6 being located on walk supporting device 1 is single in present embodiment.As a result, and equipped with multiple The case where hearing aid 6, is compared, and can provide walk supporting device 1 with lower price.
(electric power supply apparatus 7)
Electric power supply apparatus 7 is used to supply electric power to walk supporting device 1.In addition, electric power supply apparatus 7 be located at walking it is auxiliary Help the neckline part of device 1.Here, electric power supply apparatus 7 is made of battery (not shown) and adaptor spigot (not shown), will fit Orchestration (not shown) is inserted into the adaptor spigot to charge to battery.
Here, walk supporting device 1 is made of anti-flammability material in present embodiment.Thereby, it is possible to prevent walking from assisting Device 1 burns because electric power supply apparatus 7 is with warm.In addition, walk supporting device 1 is at least also possible to itself and electric power supply apparatus The face of 7 contacts is made of anti-flammability material.In addition, walk supporting device 1 is also possible to fire line material, and not anti-flammability material Matter.
(zipper portion 8)
Zipper portion 8 is used to for being mounted in long sleeves portion 13 described hereinafter the walk supporting device 1 of first embodiment.This Outside, zipper portion 8 is by installing the right side zipper portion 8a of right side long sleeves portion 13a described hereinafter and installing left side long sleeves described hereinafter The left side zipper portion 8b of portion 13b is constituted, and will be specifically described later, by installing long sleeves portion 13, and can temperature compared with Low season uses.
(sending device 9)
Sending device 9 is used to that the right shoulder of walk supporting device 1 to be arranged in the external information for sending walk supporting device 1 Portion.Specifically, sending device 9 is used to send current location information etc. to the external of walk supporting device 1.
(reception device 10)
Reception device 10 is used to that walk supporting device 1 to be made to receive to be arranged from external information, and it is auxiliary to be mounted on walking Help the left shoulder of device 1.Specifically, reception device 10 is for receiving external information relevant to earthquake disaster etc..
(draw-string portion 11)
Draw-string portion 11 can be used for adjusting waist when user is using walk supporting device 1.Specifically, being set by pull Draw-string portion 11 rope (not shown) and waist can be tightened.
(fixing means of video camera 5)
Then, it is illustrated referring to fixing means of the Fig. 2 to video camera 5.Wherein, Fig. 2 is to indicate that the present invention first is implemented The figure of one embodiment of the fixing means of the video camera of mode.
(fixed plate 12)
Fixed plate 12 is for installing video camera 5.In addition, fixed plate 12 is fixed by the right side for installing right camera 5a Plate 12a and left side fixed plate 12b for installing left side camera 5b is constituted.Wherein, right camera 5a is to be installed to the right side It is installed on walk supporting device 1 in the state of the fixed plate 12a of side.In addition, left side camera 5b is to be installed to left side It is installed on walk supporting device 1 in the state of fixed plate 12b.
It is noted that the covering part of covering video camera 5 and fixed plate 12 can be set, in the camera lens for making video camera 5 The covering part is mounted on walk supporting device 1 in the state of covering part exposing, or is set on walk supporting device 1 There is pocket, the fixed plate 12 for being equipped with video camera 5 is put into the inside of pocket, and exposes the camera lens of video camera 5 from pocket.By This also can prevent video camera 5 and fixed plate 12 not to be moistened by rain as far as possible even if using walk supporting device 1 on rainy day.
(installation method in long sleeves portion 13)
Then, it is illustrated referring to installation method of the Fig. 3 to long sleeves portion 13.Fig. 3 is the installation method for indicating long sleeves portion 13 One embodiment figure.
(long sleeves portion 13)
Long sleeves portion 13 is used to become the walk supporting device 1 of sleeveless garment-like shown in FIG. 1 the walking of caftan shape Auxiliary device 1.In addition, long sleeves portion 13 is made of right side long sleeves portion 13a and left side long sleeves portion 13b.
(installation part 14)
Installation part 14 is for installing long sleeves portion relative to the zipper portion 8 of walk supporting device 1.In addition, installation part 14 by Right side installation part 14a and left side installation part 14b is constituted.
Here, right side zipper portion 8a and right side long sleeves portion 13a are installed by right side installation part 14a, left side zipper portion 8b and left side long sleeves portion 13b are installed by left side installation part 14b.
(concrete mode of hearing aid 6)
Then, it is illustrated refering to concrete mode of the Fig. 4 to hearing aid 6.Fig. 4 is a specific reality for indicating hearing aid 6 Apply the figure of example.
Hearing aid 6 in present embodiment has main part 6a, bone-conduction speaker 6b, earphone interface 6c and earphone 6d structure At.
(main part 6a)
When user uses walk supporting device 1, main part 6a is clipped between external ear and scalp.Here, present embodiment In, main part 6a has the microphone portion collected from external sound and the sound being collected into microphone portion is put Greatly, the amplifier portion processed.Wherein, in present embodiment, waterproof processing has been carried out to main part 6a.
(bone-conduction speaker 6b)
Bone-conduction speaker 6b is used to export acoustic information to the user of walk supporting device 1.Here, osteoacusis loudspeaking The vibration of direct voice is transmitted to the membranous cochlea of inner ear by device 6b, and then can by the fluctuation for the auditory nerve being suspended in lymph Sound is heard, without being subjected to external ear, middle ear.
(earphone interface 6c)
Earphone interface 6c is for being inserted into earphone 6d.Here, earphone interface 6c to be located to the main part 6a of hearing aid 6, in this way One, even if in the case where earphone 6d breaks down, due to only needing to change earphone 6d, so with entire hearing aid is replaced 6 compare, and the cost of repairs is lower.
(earphone 6d)
Earphone 6d is used to export the sound after the amplification of amplifier portion and processing that are located on main part 6a.
So, in present embodiment, hearing aid 6 can export acoustic information by bone-conduction speaker 6b, and pass through Earphone 6d output is from external sound.Alternatively, it is also possible to be not provided with bone-conduction speaker 6b, but pass through earphone 6d output sound Message breath and the sound from outside.
(block diagram of walk supporting device 1)
Then, it is illustrated refering to block diagram of the Fig. 5 to walk supporting device 1.In addition, Fig. 5 is to indicate walk supporting device 1 Block diagram one embodiment figure.
In present embodiment, control device 4 and microphone 2, GPS3, video camera 5, hearing aid 6, electric power supply apparatus 7, hair Device 9 and reception device 10 is sent to be connected.
(CPU4a)
CPU4a carries out defined calculation process for reading the program being stored in ROM4b.
(ROM4b)
ROM4b is used to store by CPU4a degree executed etc..
(RAM4c)
RAM4c is used to store the various data for executing program and determination by CPU4a.
(artificial intelligence 4d)
Artificial intelligence 4d is for enabling the user of walk supporting device 1 safely and effectively to arrive at the destination.It is specific and Speech, artificial intelligence 4d are carried out the following processing: the object that deduction video camera 5 takes is the user of walk supporting device 1 Walking disorder.
(internal bus 4e)
Internal bus 4e is for connecting CPU4a, ROM4b, RAM4c and artificial intelligence 4d.
It is noted that in present embodiment, although hearing aid 6 supplies electric power by electric power supply apparatus 7, and unlimited Due to this, power supply portion can also be located on the main part 6a of hearing aid 6.
(main process task of walk supporting device 1)
Then, it is illustrated refering to main process task of the Fig. 6 to walk supporting device 1.Fig. 6 indicates walk supporting device 1 The figure of one embodiment of main process task.
(step S1)
In step sl, CPU4a is made to determine whether to have inputted the processing of acoustic information.Specifically, CPU4a first into Row determines whether to have inputted the processing of acoustic information from right side microphones 2a, if having inputted acoustic information from right side microphones 2a, Then determine to have inputted acoustic information (step S1 is "Yes"), if not inputting acoustic information from right side microphones 2a, be determined The processing that acoustic information whether has been inputted from left side microphone 2b determines if having inputted acoustic information from left side microphone 2b Acoustic information (step S1 is "Yes") has been inputted, if not inputting acoustic information from left side microphone 2b, has determined not input sound Information (step S1 is "No").Also, if it is determined that having inputted acoustic information (step S1 is "Yes"), then processing is moved into step S2;If it is determined that not inputting acoustic information (step S1 is "No"), then processing is moved into step S3.
(step S2)
In step s 2, the processing when acoustic information that CPU4a will specifically describe later refering to Fig. 7 inputs.At this In processing, the processing etc. of the acoustic information inputted is stored.Also, in the after treatment of step S2, processing is moved to Step S3.
(step S3)
In step s3, CPU4a carries out updating location information processing.Specifically, firstly, CPU4a is carried out according to GPS3 The calculating of direction of advance and presumption current location.Next, CPU4a calculate according to GPS3 the processing of current location.Also, The processing for whether being greater than or equal to predetermined distance from presumption current location to the distance of current location is determined, if it is determined that being greater than Or be equal to predetermined distance, then carry out the processing that RAM4c is arrived using the relevant information in current location as current location information and storage. On the other hand, it if it is determined that being less than predetermined distance, then carries out that the relevant information in current location will be estimated as current location information simultaneously Store the processing of RAM4c.Also, in the after treatment of step S3, processing is moved into step S4.
(step S4)
In step s 4, CPU4a carries out monitoring information generation processing.Specifically, firstly, CPU4a take the photograph right side Processing of the photographic information storage that the photographic information and left side camera 5b that camera 5a takes take to RAM4c.Next, CPU4a utilizes artificial intelligence 4d, carries out the use for becoming walk supporting device 1 from the monitoring information inference being stored in RAM4c The processing of the walking disorder of person, if the inferred results be inferred to as walk supporting device 1 user walking disorder when, It carries out to monitor the processing of information storage to RAM4c.Also, in the after treatment of step S4, processing is moved into step S5.
(step S5)
In step s 5, CPU4a carries out path information setting processing.Specifically, CPU4a is carried out the following processing: according to The destination information being stored in RAM4c and the current location information being stored in RAM4c, set routing information in RAM4c. Also, in the after treatment of step S5, processing is moved into step S6.
(step S6)
In step s 6, CPU4a carries out artificial intelligence study processing.Specifically, CPU4a is learnt by artificial intelligence The processing for the monitoring information that the processing and study for the acoustic information that 4d is inferred to are inferred to.Also, in the processing knot of step S6 Processing is moved to step S7 by Shu Hou.
(step S7)
In the step s 7, CPU4a carries out information reception processing.Specifically, CPU4a receive the place of external information Reason, and carry out the processing of the external information that will be received storage to RAM4c.Also, in the after treatment of step S7, it will locate Reason moves to step S8.
(step S8)
In step s 8, CPU4a carries out information transmission processing.Specifically, CPU4a is carried out 1 institute of walk supporting device The processing that the information of acquisition is sent to outside.Also, in the after treatment of step S8, processing is moved into step S9.
(step S9)
In step s 9, CPU4a carries out information output processing.Specifically, carry out will be by the monitoring of step S4 by CPU4a Information generates processing and the monitoring information that generates and the routing information set by the processing of the path information setting of step S5 are defeated The processing of bone-conduction speaker 6b is arrived out.Also, in the after treatment of step S9, processing is moved into step S1.
(acoustic information is handled when inputting)
Then, processing is illustrated when inputting refering to Fig. 7 to acoustic information.Fig. 7 is processing when indicating acoustic information input Subprogram one embodiment figure.
(step S11)
In step s 11, CPU4a carries out acoustic information analysis processing.Specifically, CPU4a utilizes artificial intelligence 4d, into Row analyzes the processing of the acoustic information inputted from microphone 2 by inferring acoustic information.Also, in the processing knot of step S11 Processing is moved to step S12 by Shu Hou.
It is noted that can also be inputted by the acoustic information inputted from right side microphones 2a and from left side microphone 2b Acoustic information synthesized, by artificial intelligence 4d infer synthesize after acoustic information.Thereby, it is possible to improve the knowledge of acoustic information Other system.
(step S12)
In step s 12, CPU4a is made to determine whether to recognize the processing of acoustic information.Specifically, CPU4a passes through The acoustic information analysis of step S11 is handled, and is made to determine whether to recognize the processing of the acoustic information inputted from microphone 2.And And if it is determined that processing is then moved into step S13 to recognize acoustic information (step S12 is "Yes");If it is determined that being arrived to be unidentified Acoustic information (step S12 is "No"), then move to step S14 for processing.
(step S13)
In step s 13, CPU4a carries out various setting storage processing.Specifically, carry out will be by step S11 by CPU4a Acoustic information analysis processing and the acoustic information that analyzes information and stores the processing etc. for arriving RAM4c as a purpose.Also, In the after treatment of step S13, terminate the subprogram handled when acoustic information input, and processing is moved into walk supporting device The step S3 of main process task in 1.
(step S14)
In step S14, CPU4a carries out error message storage processing.Specifically, CPU4a is due to that can not pass through step The acoustic information analysis of S11 handles to analyze acoustic information (step S12 is "No"), therefore error message storage is arrived The processing of RAM4c.Also, in the after treatment of step S14, terminate the subprogram handled when acoustic information input, and will place Reason moves to the step S3 of the main process task in walk supporting device 1.
(the first Land use systems of first embodiment)
Then, the first Land use systems of first embodiment are illustrated.
Firstly, the user of walk supporting device 1 says acoustic information related with destination to microphone 2.Such one Come, CPU4a is determined to have inputted the processing of acoustic information (step S1 is "Yes").Then, CPU4a carries out analysis acoustic information Processing (step S11) set destination information (step in the case where recognizing acoustic information (step S12 be "Yes") S13)。
Next, CPU4a obtains the current location information (step S3) of user from GPS3, is set and supervised by video camera 5 Visual information (step S4), and according to current location information and destination information setting routing information (step S5).Next, CPU4a carries out the routing information that will have been set and monitors that information is output to the processing (step S9) of bone-conduction speaker 6b.
On the other hand, CPU4a carries out the processing (step S11) of analysis acoustic information, when that can not recognize acoustic information (step S12 is "No"), stores error message (step S14).Next, CPU4a export the error message set To the processing (step S9) of bone-conduction speaker 6b.
(the second Land use systems of first embodiment)
Then, the second Land use systems of first embodiment are illustrated.
Firstly, the user of walk supporting device 1 against microphone 2, says the object for indicating there is as walking disorder The acoustic information of this meaning.In this way, which CPU4a is judged to having inputted the processing of acoustic information, (step S1 is "Yes").Then, CPU4a carries out the processing (step S11) of analysis the acoustic information, (step in the case where recognizing acoustic information S12 is "Yes"), will indicate storing in the presence of the acoustic information as the object of walking disorder this meaning to the place of RAM4c It manages (step S13).
Next, CPU4a obtains the current location information (step S3) of user from GPS3, and set by video camera 5 It monitors information (step S4).Next, CPU4a utilizes artificial intelligence 4, pushed away according to current location information and monitoring information Break and learn the processing (step S6) of the object as walking disorder.Next, CPU4a will indicate in the presence of as walking barrier The processing (step S9) that the information of object this meaning hindered is exported by bone-conduction speaker 6b.
(the third Land use systems of first embodiment)
Then, the third Land use systems of first embodiment are illustrated.
In the third Land use systems of first embodiment, more specific usage scenario is illustrated.
For example, it is assumed that the user of walk supporting device 1 goes to before signal lamp.In this way, which CPU4a is obtained from GPS3 The current location information (step S3) of user, and pass through the setting monitoring of video camera 5 information (step S4).At this point, CPU4a is utilized Artificial intelligence 4, being inferred to signal lamp is walking disorder.Next, CPU4a utilizes artificial intelligence 4d, carrying out learning signal lamp is The processing (step S6) of one thing of walking disorder, and carry out the information that will be indicated Cuns as this meaning of the signal lamp of walking disorder The processing (step S9) exported by bone-conduction speaker 6b.
Herein, more specifically, when the distance from the user of walk supporting device 1 to signal lamp is predetermined distance, Bone-conduction speaker 6b can export sound as " there are also have signal lamp in front of about zero step ".In this case, CPU4a Artificial intelligence 4d can be utilized, according to the information taken by video camera 5 and the current location information updated by GPS3, is inferred Distance (step number) until signal lamp.It directly exports to leave with bone-conduction speaker 6b as a result, and be compared at a distance from signal lamp, led to Cross sound as " there are also have signal lamp in front of about zero step ", the use to the walk supporting device 1 for visually having obstacle The notice being easier to understand is able to carry out for person.
It is noted that in addition to this, " please stop, signal lamp is in front ", " initially entering crossing ", " just Passing through crossing " or " having passed through crossing " as sound can also be exported by bone-conduction speaker 6b.
Then, it is assumed that the user of walk supporting device 1 walks in AT STATION.It is used in this way, which CPU4a is obtained from GPS3 The current location information (step S3) of person, and pass through the setting monitoring of video camera 5 information (step S4).At this point, CPU4a is using manually Intelligence 4, being inferred to blind way is walking disorder.Next, CPU4a utilizes artificial intelligence 4d, carrying out study blind way is walking disorder Processing (step S6).Next, CPU4a carries out to indicate to exist to pass through as the information of this meaning of the blind way of walking disorder The processing (step S9) of bone-conduction speaker 6b output.
Here, more specifically, when the distance from the user of walk supporting device 1 to blind way is predetermined distance, bone is passed Sound as " note that in front of about zero step of left side there is blind way " can be exported by leading loudspeaker 6b.In this case, CPU4a Artificial intelligence 4d can be utilized, according to the information shot by video camera 5 and the current location information updated by GPS3, deduction is arrived Distance (step number) until blind way.It is such with bone-conduction speaker 6b output " there is also about zero meter of fronts blind way " as a result, Sound is compared, and is able to carry out the notice being easier to understand for the user for the walk supporting device 1 for visually having obstacle.
It is noted that in addition to this, " there are also zero steps to reach the step led to upstairs ", " there are also the arrival of zero step to lead to Sound as step downstairs " or " there are also zero steps to reach ticketing spot " can also be exported by bone-conduction speaker 6b.
(the 4th Land use systems of first embodiment)
Then, the 4th Land use systems of first embodiment are illustrated.
For example, the user for assuming initially that walk supporting device 1, which against microphone 2, says, for example to be indicated because before lost ask To meet the acoustic information of this meaning.At this point, user can say the destination letter for being sent to the outside of walk supporting device 1 Breath.In this way, which CPU4a is determined to have inputted the processing of acoustic information (step S1 is "Yes").Then, CPU4a is divided The processing (step S11) for analysing acoustic information is set in the case where recognizing acoustic information (step S12 is "Yes") for sending out It is sent to the transmission information (step S13) of the outside of walk supporting device 1.Here, so-called " sending information " is comprising indicating because of fan Road please come to meet information, the current location information from GPS3 acquisition and the information relevant to destination of this meaning.
Next, CPU4a sends current location information to transmission destination and indicates to come to meet this meaning because lost The information (step S8) of think of.The people for receiving transmission information as a result, can go to connect away the use for the walk supporting device 1 got lost Person.
It is noted that indicating to come to meet this meaning because lost sending the transmission destination set When information, the information taken by video camera 5 can also be sent together.There is the people's energy for seeing captured information as a result, The case where meeting away the user for the walk supporting device 1 got lost enough is gone, without checking current location information.
(the 5th Land use systems of first embodiment)
Then, the 5th Land use systems of first embodiment are illustrated.
Assume initially that the walk supporting device 1 of second embodiment receives information (step relevant to earthquake disaster S7).In this way, which CPU4a rewrite the processing for the destination information being stored in RAM4c.Specifically, CPU4a according to The current location information being stored in RAM4c is retrieved the processing from the closer refuge in current location.Next, CPU4a carries out the refuge that will be retrieved information and the processing stored to RAM4c as a purpose.
Then, CPU4a carries out setting path letter according to the current location information and destination information being stored in RAM4c Breath (step S5) simultaneously will monitor that information and routing information are output to the processing (step S7) of bone-conduction speaker 6b.By at these Reason, can guide the user of walk supporting device 1 to refuge.
(the wearing mode of walk supporting device 1)
Then, it is illustrated refering to wearing mode of the Fig. 8 to walk supporting device 1.In addition, Fig. 8 is to indicate walking auxiliary The figure of one embodiment of the wearing mode of device 1.
Firstly, user dresses walk supporting device 1 and button up.Then, the main part 6a of hearing aid 6 is clipped in outer Between ear and scalp.Next, by the earphone 6d of hearing aid 6 in earhole.Next, being located in draw-string portion 11 by pull Rope tighten waist, so as to adjust waist.
On the other hand, when to take off the walk supporting device 1 dressed, firstly, unclamping the rope being located in draw-string portion 11 Son, and remove the hearing aid 6 installed.Next, the button buckled is unlocked, walk supporting device is taken off.
(second embodiment)
Then, second embodiment is illustrated refering to Fig. 9.Wherein, (a) in Fig. 9 is to indicate the second embodiment party The figure of positive one embodiment of the walk supporting device 1 of formula, (b) in Fig. 9 is to indicate that the walking of second embodiment is auxiliary Help the figure of the one embodiment at the back side of device 1.
For sleeveless garment-like is presented in the walk supporting device 1 of first embodiment, the row of second embodiment It walks auxiliary device 1 and is formed as the caftan shape with cap.
In addition, the walk supporting device 1 of second embodiment is equipped with: positive vibration section 15 is located at walk supporting device 1 Front portion;Back side vibration section 16 is located at the back portion of walk supporting device 1;Right shoulder vibration section 17, is located at walking The right shoulder of auxiliary device 1 point;And left shoulder vibration section 18, it is located at the left shoulder point of walk supporting device 1.
In addition, the right arm portion of the walk supporting device 1 of second embodiment is equipped with language selecting button 19.
(positive vibration section 15)
Positive vibration section 15 is located at the front of walk supporting device 1, for guiding the user of walk supporting device 1 forward Side.Specifically, CPU4a induce user forwards when, guided by the control for make positive vibration section 15 to vibrate The user of walk supporting device 1 is forwards.It is noted that positive vibration section 15 can be located at any position, as long as It is located at the front of walk supporting device 1.
(back side vibration section 16)
Back side vibration section 16 is located at the back side of walk supporting device 1, for guiding the user of walk supporting device 1 backward Side.Specifically, CPU4a induce user rearward when, guided by the control for make back side vibration section 16 to vibrate The user of walk supporting device 1 is rearward.It is noted that back side vibration section 16 can be located at any position, as long as It is located at the back side of walk supporting device 1.
(right shoulder vibration section 17)
Right shoulder vibration section 17 is located at the right shoulder of walk supporting device 1, for guiding the user of walk supporting device 1 to the right Side.Specifically, CPU4a induce user to the right when, guided by the control for make right shoulder vibration section 17 to vibrate The user of walk supporting device 1 is to the right.It is noted that right shoulder vibration section 17 can be located at any position, as long as It is located at the right side of walk supporting device 1.For example, right shoulder vibration section 17 can also be located at right arm.
(left shoulder vibration section 18)
Left shoulder vibration section 18 is located at the left shoulder of walk supporting device 1, for guiding the user of walk supporting device 1 to the left Side.Specifically, CPU4a induce user to the left when, guided by the control for make left shoulder vibration section 18 to vibrate The user of walk supporting device 1 is to the left.It is noted that left shoulder vibration section 18 can be located at any position, as long as It is located at the left side of walk supporting device 1.For example, left shoulder vibration section 18 can also be located at left arm.
(language selecting button 19)
Language selecting button 19 is located at the left arm portion of the walk supporting device 1 of second embodiment, for switching Japanese And English.Specifically, the initial value of the language of walk supporting device 1 is selected as Japanese.Next, in the shape for being selected as Japanese Under state, the user of walk supporting device 1 carries out the control that Japanese is switched to English by operating language select button 19. On the other hand, in the state of being selected as English, the user of walk supporting device 1 passes through operating language select button 19, into It is about to the control that English switches to Japanese.It is noted that the setting position of language selecting button 19 can suitably be set.
In addition, in this second embodiment, although Japanese or English may be selected by operating language select button 19, It can choose other language, for example, it is also possible to select French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese etc..
(the first Land use systems of second embodiment)
Then, the first Land use systems of second embodiment are illustrated.
Firstly, the user of walk supporting device 1 says acoustic information related with destination to microphone 2.Such one Come, CPU4a is determined to have inputted the processing of acoustic information (step S1 is "Yes").Next, CPU4a carries out analysis sound letter The processing (step S11) of breath sets destination information (step in the case where recognizing acoustic information (step S12 is "Yes") S13)。
Next, CPU4a obtains the current location information (step S3) of user from GPS3, is set and supervised by video camera 5 Visual information (step S4), and according to current location information and destination information setting routing information (step S5).Next, CPU4a carries out the routing information that will have been set and monitors that information is output to the processing (step S9) of bone-conduction speaker 6b.
Here, CPU4a, in the information output processing of step S9, the path set to bone-conduction speaker 6b output is believed When breath and monitoring information, carry out making positive vibration section 15, back side vibration section 16, right shoulder vibration section 17, the vibration of left shoulder vibration section 18 Control.Specifically, guide walk supporting device 1 user forwards in the case where, carry out making positive vibration section 15 The control of vibration, guide the user of walk supporting device 1 rearward in the case where, make back side vibration section 16 to vibrate Control, guide the user of walk supporting device 1 to the right in the case where, the control for make right shoulder vibration section 17 to vibrate, Guide the user of walk supporting device 1 to the left in the case where, the control that make left shoulder vibration section 18 to vibrate.
Furthermore, it is desirable to when the user for guiding walk supporting device 1 being made to stop walking, carry out making positive vibration section 15, back The control that surface vibration portion 16, right shoulder vibration section 17 and left shoulder vibration section 18 vibrate simultaneously.
Further, since the walk supporting device 1 of second embodiment can also be with wear hearing aid in the state of being branded as 6, therefore, it can prevent hearing aid 6 from being drenched in rainy or snowy day.
(the second Land use systems of second embodiment)
Then, the second Land use systems of second embodiment are illustrated.
Firstly, the user of walk supporting device 1 says acoustic information related with destination against microphone 2.So One, CPU4a are determined to have inputted the processing of acoustic information (step S1 is "Yes").Next, CPU4a is according to passing through language The language that select button 19 is set carries out the processing (step S11) of analysis acoustic information, in the case where recognizing acoustic information (step S12 is "Yes"), sets destination information (step S13).
Next, CPU4a obtains the current location information (step S3) of user from GPS3, is set and supervised by video camera 5 Visual information (step S4), and according to current location information and destination information setting routing information (step S5).Next, CPU4a carries out the routing information that will have been set and monitoring information is output to according to the language set by language selecting button 19 The processing (step S9) of bone-conduction speaker 6b.
(third embodiment)
Then, 0 third embodiment is illustrated refering to fig. 1.Wherein, (a) in Figure 10 is to indicate that third is implemented The figure of positive one embodiment of the walk supporting device 1 of mode, (b) in Figure 10 is the walking for indicating third embodiment The figure of the one embodiment at the back side of auxiliary device 1.
The walk supporting device 1 of third embodiment is equipped with hearing aid 6 and the second hearing aid 20.
(the second hearing aid 20)
Second hearing aid 20 is identical as hearing aid 6, exports acoustic information for the user to walk supporting device 1.This Outside, the second hearing aid 20 is also used for that user hard of hearing is made to easily identify sound.
In addition, the second hearing aid 20 is identical as hearing aid 6, by the second hearing aid body portion 20a, the second hearing aid osteoacusis Loudspeaker 20b, the second hearing aid earphone interface 20c and the second hearing aid earphone 20d are constituted.
(the second hearing aid body portion 20a)
When user uses walk supporting device 1, the second hearing aid body portion 20a installation folder is between external ear and scalp. Here, in present embodiment, the second hearing aid body portion 20a has the microphone portion from external sound of collecting and right The amplifier portion that the sound that microphone portion is collected into is amplified and processed.Wherein, in present embodiment, to the second hearing aid master Body portion 20a has carried out waterproof processing.
(the second hearing aid bone-conduction speaker 20b)
Second hearing aid bone-conduction speaker 20b is used to export acoustic information to the user of walk supporting device 1.? The vibration of direct voice, the membranous cochlea of inner ear is reached by the second hearing aid bone-conduction speaker 20b, and then by being suspended in by this Sound is heard in the fluctuation of auditory nerve in lymph, without being subjected to external ear, middle ear.
(the second hearing aid earphone interface 20c)
Second hearing aid earphone interface 20c is for being inserted into the second hearing aid earphone 20d.Here, by the second hearing aid earphone Interface 20c is located at the second hearing aid body portion 20a of the second hearing aid 20, so, even if in the second hearing aid earphone 20d In the case where breaking down, due to only needing to change the second hearing aid earphone 20d, with entire second hearing aid 20 of replacement It compares, the cost of repairs is lower.
(the second hearing aid earphone 20d)
Second hearing aid earphone 20d is used to export the amplifier portion amplification by being located on the second hearing aid body portion 20a And the sound after processing.
It is noted that in the third embodiment, although hearing aid 6 and the second hearing aid pass through different companies respectively It connects device to connect with control device 4, however, not limited to this, the connector for being divided into two bifurcateds also can be used.It connects as a result, The connector of control device 4 is one.
So, in the third embodiment, the second hearing aid 20 can pass through the second hearing aid bone-conduction speaker 20b Acoustic information is exported, and by the second hearing aid earphone 20d output from external sound.Alternatively, it is also possible to be not provided with second Hearing aid bone-conduction speaker 20b, but by the second hearing aid earphone 20d output acoustic information and from external sound.
In addition, in the third embodiment, hearing aid 6 is worn on the left ear of user, and the second hearing aid 20, which is worn on, to be made The auris dextra of user.Walk supporting device 1 can be used One's hearing is impaired as a result,.
So, according to the present invention, bone-conduction speaker 6b output is from the GPS3 routing information obtained and by video camera 5 The information taken.Even if the user of walk supporting device 1 visually has obstacle as a result, can also be easily reached Destination.
In addition, according to the present invention, since the amplifier portion by being located on main part 6a amplifies and the sound processed is by ear Machine 6d output, therefore sound can be readily identified user is hard of hearing.
Further, since walk supporting device 1 of the invention is in garment-like, and it is equipped with right shoulder vibration section 17 and left shoulder vibration section 18, guide user to the right when, the control for make right shoulder vibration section 17 to vibrate, guide user to the left when, into The control that left shoulder vibration section 17 vibrates is exercised, therefore, does not hear the user of walk supporting device 1 is invisible, also can Enough it is directed to destination.
In addition, in the present embodiment, " microphone 2 " constitutes " acoustic information input unit " of the invention.
In addition, in the present embodiment, " GPS3 " constitutes " location information acquisition device " of the invention.
In addition, in the present embodiment, " control device 4 " constitutes " path information setting device " of the invention.
In addition, in the present embodiment, " video camera 5 " constitutes " monitoring information generation device " of the invention.
In addition, in the present embodiment, " hearing aid 6 " constitutes " information output apparatus " of the invention.
In addition, in the present embodiment, " main part 6a " constitutes " main part " of the invention.
In addition, in the present embodiment, " bone-conduction speaker 6b " constitutes " the first output section " of the invention.
In addition, in the present embodiment, " earphone 6d " constitutes " the second output section " of the invention.
In addition, in the present embodiment, " right shoulder vibration section 17 " constitutes " right shoulder vibration section " of the invention.
In addition, in the present embodiment, " left shoulder vibration section 18 " constitutes " left shoulder vibration section " of the invention.
In addition, above embodiment and variation are an example of the invention, the scope of the present invention is not being departed from In the case of, it can be appropriately deformed.
Symbol description
1 walk supporting device
2 microphones
2a right side microphones
Microphone on the left of 2b
3 GPS
GPS on the right side of 3a
GPS on the left of 3b
4 control devices
4a CPU
4b ROM
4c RAM
4d artificial intelligence
4e internal bus
5 video cameras
5a right camera
5b left side camera
6 hearing aids
6a main part
6b bone-conduction speaker
6c earphone interface
6d earphone
7 electric power supply apparatus
8 zipper portions
Zipper portion on the right side of 8a
Zipper portion on the left of 8b
9 sending devices
10 reception devices
11 draw-string portions
12 fixed plates
Fixed plate on the right side of 12a
Fixed plate on the left of 12b
13 long sleeves portions
Long sleeves portion on the right side of 13a
Long sleeves portion on the left of 13b
14 installation parts
Installation part on the right side of 14a
Installation part on the left of 14b
15 positive vibration sections
16 back sides vibration section
17 right shoulder vibration sections
18 left shoulder vibration sections
19 language selecting buttons
20 second hearing aids
The second hearing aid body of 20a portion
20b the second hearing aid bone-conduction speaker
20c the second hearing aid earphone interface
The second hearing aid earphone of 20d

Claims (2)

1. a kind of walk supporting device characterized by comprising
Acoustic information input unit inputs the acoustic information of user;
Location information acquisition device obtains current location information;
Path information setting device according to the location information obtained by the location information acquisition device and passes through The acoustic information of the acoustic information input unit input, to be set to the routing information until destination;
Information generation device is monitored, by monitoring that the front of user generates monitoring information;And
Information output apparatus, the monitoring information and pass through described that output is generated by the monitoring information generation device The routing information of path information setting device setting, wherein
Main part that the information output apparatus is installed by being clipped between external ear and scalp, the output monitoring information and described First output section of routing information and amplify and export from collected outside to sound the second output section constitute.
2. walk supporting device according to claim 1, which is characterized in that
The walk supporting device is made of garment shape, is also equipped with:
Right shoulder vibration section, is located at right shoulder;And
Left shoulder vibration section, is located at left shoulder,
Wherein, guide the user to the right when, the information output apparatus carries out making the right shoulder vibration section vibration Control, guide the user to the left when, the information output apparatus carries out the control for making the left shoulder vibration section vibration.
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