CN113914765A - Room organizing system - Google Patents

Abstract

A room organizing system (100) and method for tailoring living areas in a given initial room (101). In one embodiment, an initial room, such as a hospital, may be provided with a plurality of controllable curtains (110) that can extend from the ceiling (103) up to the floor (102) to create separate compartments (a). Extension and retraction of the shade (110) is controlled by a controller (140) based on a detection signal(s) indicative of current or anticipated usage of the initial room. For example, if a weight sensor (130) indicates the presence of a person at a particular location in the original room, a privacy-providing compartment around the person may be created by extending the associated shade (110).

Description

Room organizing system

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a room organizing system and method for tailoring a living area in a given initial room, e.g. in a home environment, hospital or shop.

Background

US5680893 discloses a decorative panel for providing privacy for an area such as a pool. The panel can be manually mounted and adapted to the position at hand.

US2009/254222 discloses a sun shading system in which motorized window coverings are automatically closed or opened depending on information about weather conditions provided by sensors. Furthermore, a motion sensor may be provided for detecting a motion of the user.

Disclosure of Invention

Based on this background, it would be desirable to have a means of organizing that allows for more diversification of the living area.

This object is achieved by a room organizing system according to claim 1 and a method according to claim 2. Preferred embodiments are disclosed in the dependent claims.

According to a first aspect thereof, embodiments of the present invention relate to a room organization system for shaping or structuring a living area in a given room or space, hereinafter referred to as "initial room". The system comprises the following components:

-at least one curtain controllable between an extended state and a retracted state, wherein the curtain, when extended, subdivides the initial room into at least two compartments.

-at least one sensor for providing a detection signal related to the usage status of the initial room.

A controller for controlling the shade depending on the detection signal of the sensor.

The initial room to be conditioned by the system may be any given outdoor space, or preferably, an indoor space, such as a room or lobby in a building. Although applications where the organization system may be mobile to allow temporary restrictions are also encompassed by the present invention, the organization system is often permanently installed in the initial room.

The "compartment" should be a subspace of the original room that can be used by a person. The compartment is thus large enough to accommodate at least one person, preferably a person and/or group of persons together with an object such as furniture.

The term "curtain" shall generally refer to an element capable of providing a boundary or wall that is capable of physically separating one compartment from an adjacent one. The curtain will typically be opaque to optically separate adjacent compartments. Additionally or alternatively, it may be substantially sealed and/or sound absorbing. When the invention also includes rigid curtains, it is preferred that the curtain is flexible, allowing for space-saving rolling. For example, the flexible curtain may be implemented from fabric.

The extension and retraction of the shade will typically occur in a vertical or perhaps slightly inclined (about ± 30 °) direction, although other arrangements including horizontal extension or zoom are possible. The curtain will normally be mounted on the ceiling of the original room, which can extend vertically downwards from the ceiling, preferably completely up to the floor. Other options include mounting the curtain on the side walls or floor of the original room, which can extend into the room from the side walls or floor if desired. Although it is possible that the shade can assume only two states, fully retracted and fully extended, it is preferably also possible to assume any or at least some intermediate states, for example intermediate extension of the shade.

The detection signal may be implemented in any manner and modality, for example, as an electrical signal or as digitally encoded data. They may be communicated from the sensors to the controller in any suitable manner, such as by wires or wirelessly.

The "usage state" related to or encoded in the detection signal may correspond to the current usage state or, preferably, some expected (future) usage state. Entertainment and rest in a private ambiance are examples of typical uses.

According to a second aspect, embodiments of the invention relate to a method for tailoring a living area in an initial room, the method comprising the steps of:

-sensing a usage status of the initial room.

-controlling the extension and retraction of at least one curtain in dependence of the sensed usage state, wherein the curtain, when extended, subdivides the initial room into at least two compartments.

The method generally includes the steps of forming a system operable with the above-described organization system. Thus, the interpretation and definition provided for the organization system is similarly valid for the method and vice versa.

The organization system and method has the advantage that it allows flexible and automatic tailoring of larger rooms according to the needs of its user(s). For example, a user seeking entertainment can go to a particular location in an initial room, thereby initiating an extension of the shade around him or her to create privacy in the compartments of the room.

In the following, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described, which relate to both the above described organization system and method.

In a preferred embodiment, the shade is provided in a mounting system that allows translation, rotation, and/or elongation of the shade. The mentioned "translation" and "elongation" of the shade generally occur in a horizontal direction or at least with some (preferably dominant) horizontal component, while the "rotation" preferably occurs about some vertical axis. Translation, rotation or elongation of the shade will therefore generally change the arrangement of the shade when viewed in a perpendicular projection onto the plan view of the original room. In general, "elongation" of a shade is assumed to occur perpendicular to its "extension/contraction".

The aforementioned changes in translation, rotation or elongation of the shade may be manually effected by the user, or at least occur under the explicit control of the user. In a preferred embodiment, these changes may be at least partially automatically controlled depending on the detection signal provided by the sensor. For example, if the sensor indicates that the user wants to rest at some location within the original room, one or more curtains can be automatically moved (horizontally) to that location until the curtain surrounds the sensor and after being extended (vertically) isolates the compartment from the surroundings.

The organization systems and methods may use only a single shade. Preferably, however, there are a plurality of curtains which can be controlled independently according to the described principle, i.e. depending on the detection signal. The explanation provided for the "curtains" is also valid for each curtain of such a plurality. When there are several curtains, at least two of them may be arranged parallel and close to each other, such that they effectively provide the same subdivision of the original room when extended, while having different surfaces (e.g. different decorations or colors).

In a preferred embodiment using multiple curtains, the curtains allow for different patterns of subdivision of the original room into compartments. For example, the shade may be arranged in a number of cell or grid patterns, wherein each cell wall may be individually and independently controlled. This enables configurations in which each cell is a separate compartment from adjacent compartments, and configurations in which adjacent cells are joined to collectively form one compartment.

The compartment created when extending the curtain may be at least partially bounded by other elements than the extended curtain, for example by a permanent wall of the original room. In a preferred embodiment, however, at least one compartment can be created that is completely bounded by one or more controllable curtains. For example, if the shade surrounds and is internal to a region (e.g., if it has a cylindrical shape), a compartment can be created that is completely bounded by a single extended shade.

There are many possibilities how the current or expected usage status of the initial room can be detected. In a preferred embodiment, the presence, identity, state, position, orientation, movement and/or activity of a user or object can be detected.

The detected presence or identity of the user or object may directly correspond to the usage state, or such a usage state can be inferred therefrom. For example, the initial room can be configured based on the identity of the person(s) in the initial room and/or objects placed inside the initial room.

Detection of a state can be applied if a person or object with a discernible state is considered. In the case of a person, for example, a biofeedback system can be created, allowing the adjustment of the environmental experience within the enclosed space to the (mental) state of the user.

The detection of movement may be a simple binary detection (user/object is moving or not moving), but preferably comprises more information, such as direction and/or speed of movement. For example, a movement of a person in a particular direction can indicate that the person wants to leave or enter the compartment, in which case the curtain(s) in the direction of movement should be retracted.

For example, a detected "activity" of a person other than movement may be work (at a fixed location), reading, or resting. The determination of the position of the person or object (e.g. a chair, table or couch) can be used to determine the appropriate position and size of the privacy compartment within the initial room.

In general, any sensor capable of providing information from which the usage status can be derived can be applied. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor may comprise at least one element selected from the group consisting of: a weight sensor, a proximity sensor, a sensor of a physiological parameter, a wireless communication device, an RFID reader or a camera (i.e. the sensor may for example comprise a camera and several weight sensors). With these sensors, the aforementioned detection of the presence, identity, state, position, movement, orientation and/or activity of a user or object can be performed, among other things.

The presence of a person or object can be detected in particular with the aid of RF tags or active markers with the aid of local positioning systems, ultrasound or 3D cameras. Additionally or alternatively, an application running on a mobile device such as a smart watch or smart phone can be used. For example, the location detected by the application may be communicated to a controller of the room organization system.

For example, the identification of a person can be achieved with a sensor that allows face recognition, or via a smart card or the like. The sensors may also include (active or passive) RFID tag readers that allow identification of people and objects in or near the originating room.

A proximity sensor may be positioned in at least one shade to control it (e.g., initiate retraction of the shade if someone approaches).

Sensing of the physiological parameter optionally may include the use of camera technology to measure heart rate, stress, respiration, and the like. Additionally or alternatively, a (preferably wireless) sensor worn by the body, e.g. inside a bracelet measuring activity or heart rate, can be used to measure one or more physiological parameters. The measured physiological parameter may be, inter alia, a parameter allowing to infer the mental state of the user.

According to a further development of the organization system and method, an input device may be provided via which a user can consciously influence the control of the shade. Thereby, the extension or retraction of the shade can be initiated by the user even without such activity being automatically commanded based on the detection signal. Furthermore, the command preferably provided by the input device can alter the automatic control based on the detection signal, thus giving the user the highest priority to the input. For example, the input device may include a remote control capable of wirelessly communicating with the controller. Such a remote control can be its own device or can be a personal mobile device on which a suitable program runs, e.g. a mobile phone or a tablet computer with an associated application. Other embodiments of the input device may include a voice control or a gesture control. Gestures such as up and down hand movements or pointing gestures may be detected via the camera and evaluated by the controller. In a preferred embodiment, pre-programmed settings may be initiated with an input device (i.e., the user need not explicitly control the extension of each individual shade, but can select from several menu items, for example). Additionally or alternatively, personal programs or settings may be uploaded from the input device to the controller.

Additionally or alternatively, the user may provide input to the controller, for example by placing an object on the floor of the marked space outline. The shade may then be extended to complete the space (programmed, by way of example). For example, the object and its position and/or orientation can be detected with a camera system.

In addition to one or more curtains, other components can also be controlled depending on the detected state of use of the initial room. In particular, at least one of a light source, a sound system, an image projection system, ambience control, scent release and tactile feedback may be provided, which is controlled in dependence of the detected usage state (e.g. several such light sources and sound systems may be present).

With regard to the aforementioned light source(s), preferably at least one individually controllable light source is provided for each compartment, allowing its individual lighting, which can be generated by extending the shade in the original room. Preferably, the brightness and/or color of the light source(s) can be controlled. Furthermore, the light source will typically be mounted on the ceiling of the original room, although the light source may be arranged at other locations as well.

The mentioned image projection system may preferably be arranged such that it allows projecting images onto an extended shade. It is thus possible to create compartments with a specific theme, such as a rest environment.

The ambience control may generally comprise any means allowing to change and/or adjust the temperature, airflow, humidity and/or any other ambience related parameter of interest.

For example, tactile feedback may be provided in the floor and/or via airflow.

In addition, light sources such as LEDs may be embedded in the shade(s) to draw themes. Additionally or alternatively, the curtain may include embedded speakers and/or touch sensors for interaction.

In a preferred embodiment, the creation of the (at least one) compartment in the initial room may provide a healthy and/or resting condition.

The invention also relates to the use of the described room organizing system for trimming areas in a home environment, hospital, office, exhibition, shop, restaurant, theater or other public space. In all these cases, it would be advantageous if one or more compartments of a larger space could be automatically separated based on the particular use desired. In more detail, the following applications are possible:

in a hospital environment, in an examination room, the room organization system can provide a more flexible, efficient, and intelligent alternative to the current drape systems now in use. Depending on the procedure, or the staff who is examining the patient, the curtain can create a space that gives the necessary privacy and working conditions.

In hospitals, the system can also be used in recovery areas, pre-operative waiting areas, wards or emergency/emergency care rooms. In oncology in hospitals, room organization systems can be used to create active relaxation or rest rooms.

The principles can be applied to create a rest space in, for example, a sleep disorder center (sleep laboratory). For certain sleep treatments, a person needs to learn how to relax and calm down. The room organizing system can provide space for this together with special lighting.

In a shopping environment, the system provides a flexible way to create a display area where products are displayed and can be experienced by customers. Also, based on the presence of people, the space can configure itself to create an optimal environment for experiencing the product (e.g., automobile).

In clothing stores, changing rooms benefit from the invention by being able to provide a dynamically adjustable space with dynamic light that provides the best possible ambiance for trying new clothing.

Also, in the store, the system can be linked to a crowd monitoring system (e.g., using a camera). To adjust the flow of people to a particular part of the store, the system can (automatically) adjust the space using the shade.

The performance of the shade can also be linked to a movable display unit for the product. When these are moved, the ceiling lights and curtains can be adapted to create an environment around the display unit. The curtain can also indicate which cash register is open checkout.

In restaurants, bars, etc., the system can be used to create more private areas, for example, for groups. Also, when there are not so many people, the curtain can be lowered to create a warm, comfortable, mood space.

In the stage of a theater, the system can be applied in a performance or performance. It can also be used in artistic settings.

In the office, the "open office" floor plan can be adjusted based on the project being performed, or the people who need to work together or have more privacy. In this way, the organization system adapts to the needs of elastic workmanship employees and creates privacy (e.g., for video calls or breastfeeding) and space to work and/or centralize together. Also, in the row of tables, people can create "privacy bubbles" to work inside, which also gives more privacy (e.g. for video calls/phone calls).

In a living room, such a system can be used as an alternative to room partitioning to create different spaces, such as for watching television, eating, etc. Also, when an activity like watching a movie takes place, the size of the space can be optimized for best sound and image experience.

The system can also be applied in public spaces such as airports, museums, schools, etc. It can be used to create temporary (waiting) spaces that are resized based on the number of people, organize people streams, create theme spaces, and the like.

The shade can also be used to indicate where and/or where to wait for the line to enter the aircraft, register at a service desk, and the like. For attractiveness, the shade can have advertising already printed on it. The capabilities of these kinds of curtains can be linked to the movement of the person.

Drawings

These and other aspects of the invention are apparent from and will be elucidated with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter.

In the drawings:

fig. 1 schematically shows a perspective view of a tissue system according to a first embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 shows a top view of the tissue system of FIG. 1;

fig. 3 shows the tissue system of fig. 1 in another state of use.

FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of a second embodiment of a radially arranged tissue system including a curtain capable of translation and rotation.

In the drawings, like reference numbers or designations in the regions of integer multiples of 100 refer to the same or similar components.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 schematically shows a perspective view of a room organizing system 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. The system can be used to selectively create different compartments A, B, C, … in a given "home room" 101, such as in a large room or lobby of a home, in an office, or in a hospital. The boundaries of the initial room 101 are indicated only approximately by dashed lines. The initial room 101 provides a floor 102 and a ceiling 103, between which the mentioned organization system 100 is arranged. For example, in the illustration, the organizing system includes the following components:

a set of controllable curtains 110 mounted on the ceiling 103 and individually extendable from the ceiling 103 up to the floor 102 under the control of the controller 140. The shade is generally referred to by the reference numeral "110"; if a specific one should be referenced, the reference numeral is increased by a symbol indicating the position (refer to FIG. 2: for example, reference numeral "110 Ab" refers to a curtain positioned at side "b" of compartment "A").

A plurality of light sources 120. Also, typically the reference numeral "120" is used for the light sources, in parallel to the individual reference numerals additionally indicating their position, e.g. "120A". Although the light source 120 is shown mounted on the ceiling 103, other arrangements of light sources are possible. The light source 120 may preferably have multiple colors and/or be Wi-Fi controlled.

A plurality of sensors (generally designated "130" or individually designated "130B", etc.) for providing detection signals "s" related to the current and/or intended use of the initial room 101.

A mentioned controller 140 receiving the aforementioned detection signal s and issuing a command c for controlling the extension and retraction of the shade 110 depending on the detection signal.

The illustrated embodiment of the tissue system 100 has in particular a grid structure illustrated separately in the top view of fig. 2. The organization system subdivides the initial room into a grid of 3 x 3 cells or compartments A, B, C, … I (if all curtains are extended). For example, each compartment may be about 4.5m by 4.5m in size. An individually controllable shade 110 is positioned at each of the four borders "a", "b", "c", and "D" of each compartment, where two adjacent compartments typically share a common shade (thus, for example, the shade 110Ac at the back side of compartment a may be the same as the shade designated "110 Da" at the front side of adjacent compartment D).

Although a single unit can also be used, a person can want to use more space corresponding to two connected units so that multiple persons can individually use the environment at the same time. A corresponding trim to the original room is shown in fig. 1, where some of the curtains 110 extend straight from the ceiling to the floor, such that one large compartment comprising two units (I and F) and two smaller compartments each comprising one unit (a and G) are created. The extended shade is shown in a brighter color in fig. 2. To mention just one other possibility, the space may be enlarged to create a single compartment from all nine units (just lower the outer curtain). This can be useful for creating space for simultaneous use by multiple people.

The extension or retraction of shade 110 is automatically controlled by controller 140 based on detection signal s provided by sensor 130. In the example shown, a weight sensor 130 integrated into the floor 102 is used. In particular, one weight sensor 130 may be integrated into a block of the floor of each grid cell (e.g., weight sensor 130B in cell B, etc.). Further, additional weight sensors may be provided around the unit (not shown). Preferably, the weight sensor 130 is direction sensitive, so that not only the presence of the user P but also the direction of movement of the user P can be detected. For example, each weight sensor 130 may include a middle sub-sensor and four adjacent sub-sensors in four directions. The sensor floor enables detection of where a person is standing and whether he/she is moving towards the adjacent space. In this case, the associated shade may move up. In general, the system may include a sensor floor, a proximity sensor, a (3D) camera(s) (and video processing), etc., through which human activity and/or presence can be detected.

For example, fig. 3 illustrates that the proximity of the user P is detected (e.g., by a weight sensor in the underlying floor or by a proximity sensor, not shown), and causes automatic retraction of the nearest shade 110Aa via the controller 140, allowing the user to enter the rear compartment (a).

Fig. 3 also illustrates that the user P may carry an input device such as a (preferably wireless) remote control 150 with which he or she can actively send commands to the controller 140. Commands from input device 150 may alter (override) the automatic control and, for example, stop retraction of shade 110 Aa. Other interactive controls may include voice controls or objects that are brought into space and trigger events (e.g., by their simple presence and/or by transmitting a specific signal).

Furthermore, in fig. 3, the sound system 160 embedded in the ceiling of the original room is visible. The sound system may preferably also be controlled based on the detection signal. Additionally or alternatively, the sound system or parts thereof may also be provided at other locations, for example embedded in the floor.

Furthermore, objects with LED lights and/or sound capabilities may be brought into the space covered by the tissue system 100. Additionally or alternatively, a physical object may be placed somewhere on the sensor floor 102, thereby marking the space where the shade should descend to surround it. This allows to design a space by simply placing (decorative and/or functional) objects on the floor. Preferably, not only the presence and location of such an object is determined, but also the identity or type of the object. For example, if someone places a resting chair in the original room, the chair can be detected and identified as a "resting chair" so the curtain can be lowered and/or resting meditation music played. Or when the bed is placed inside the space, the lights can be adjusted differently and not all curtains descend.

In a preferred application of the system 100, the ambient experience space is created with a ceiling carrying a curtain controlled by a computer. Based on the activity or presence of the person, the environment may be automatically adjusted in such a way that it creates a more private and intimate space. This is achieved in a number of ways:

the performance of the shade 110 may be such that it creates a smaller surrounding space to suit the need for privacy and to facilitate ongoing activities in the space. For this purpose, the curtain can be lowered or moved up from the ceiling, turned, moved from the track to a right position or extended (lengthened).

The light effect on the internal objects in the ceiling and/or space may be adapted to the changed space created by the curtain. Sound can therefore also be adapted to create an overall ambient experience that is adapted to the activity and spatial dimensions.

For mental health and rest purposes, the performance of the space can create an environment for rest, meditation, rhythmic/paced breathing, etc., which will assist the person in releasing the pressure. This may be a pre-programmed environmental experience performance (of shade performance, lights and/or sounds) that is triggered and/or adjusted by the presence and activity of people within the space.

Thus, the organizational system 100 provides a new way to adjust the ambient experience environment to accommodate the necessary privacy of the person. The curtain is used to redefine the dimensions of the space based on the activities of one or more people within the space. The shade can be raised (to make the space larger) or lowered (to create a smaller space) in an adjustable manner.

In other embodiments of the invention, the shade may not only be extended (e.g., lowered from the ceiling) and retracted, but may also be translated, rotated, and/or extended. Fig. 4 illustrates an example of an organization system 200, wherein, in addition to ascending and descending, the shade 210 is also able to rotate (about a vertical axis, perpendicular to the drawing plane). In the illustrated state, the curtain 210 is arranged approximately radially in the interior compartment of the initial room 201 (equipped with, for example, a proximity sensor 230). Generally, the shade 210 can be moved on a track system from the ceiling and/or from the side.

As already indicated above, it can be that not only the space is adjusted in its dimensions with a curtain, but also light effects and/or sounds on the ceiling are adjusted to create a mental health space, where the person can rest, meditate, perform rhythmic/paced breathing exercises, etc. Thus, the space includes an overall environmental experience with sound and lights to help people with stress relief/stress prevention and treatment and rest. In addition, a projector or wall wash color light source can be embedded inside the ceiling to project on the shade. This can be used to easily change the theme and feel of the space. In general, any actuator capable of enhancing the environment can be added to the system, including further examples, such as airflow control (e.g., atmosphere control, air conditioning/flow), scent release, tactile feedback (e.g., in the floor or via airflow), or humidity control.

In summary, it is described how to adapt the ambient experience environment to the necessary privacy of the person. Curtains are used that redefine the dimensions of the space based on the activities of one or more people within the space. The curtains can be raised (to make the space larger) or lowered (to create a smaller space) in an adjustable manner. For example, the presence of a person can be detected by a weight sensor in the floor or via camera and video processing. Based on this, the performance can be programmed in such a way that the space will transform itself around the person to create a space of intimacy and privacy, and the ambient experience with the presentation of lights and sounds can be adjusted accordingly. The proposed approach provides benefits because the space surrounding a person is adjustable in its size and form.

The invention can be applied in a home environment but also in a healthcare environment, for example in a space where a patient is undergoing a medical scanning procedure, or in an emergency room of a hospital where a privacy space is sometimes required, or in a particular ward where privacy is required. Another application may be at exhibitions and exhibition spaces. For the exhibition organizer, the space they provide can include a system as described above. For different exhibitors, the space can then easily be customized to create the right ambiance for their (commercial) purpose.

Furthermore, the invention can be used in shops, such as clothing shops, where there is a large need for more flexible use of space. For example, a changing space can be easily created or adjusted based on the needs of the customer. Furthermore, when the offers in the store change, the system can be used to create semi-closed sections for different clothing or to change routes based on the number of people (with curtains).

While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, such illustration and description are to be considered illustrative or exemplary and not restrictive; the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Other variations to the disclosed embodiments can be understood and effected by those skilled in the art in practicing the claimed invention, from a study of the drawings, the disclosure, and the appended claims. In the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. A single processor or other unit may fulfill the functions of several items recited in the claims. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage. A computer program may be stored/distributed on a suitable medium, such as an optical storage medium or a solid-state medium supplied together with or as part of other hardware, but may also be distributed in other forms, such as via the internet or other wired or wireless telecommunication systems. Any reference signs in the claims shall not be construed as limiting the scope.

Claims (9)

1. A room organizing system (100, 200) for shaping a living area in an initial room (101), comprising:

-at least one curtain (110, 210) controllable between an extended state in which it subdivides the initial room (101) into at least two compartments (A, B, C, …) such that each compartment can be used by a person, and a retracted state;

-at least one sensor (130, 230) for providing a detection signal(s) related to a state of use of the initial room;

-a controller (140, 240) for controlling the at least one shade (110, 210) in dependence of the detection signal(s) of the at least one sensor.

2. A method for tailoring a living area in an initial room (101), the method comprising the steps of:

-sensing a usage status of the initial room (101);

-controlling the extension and retraction of at least one shade (110, 210) according to the sensed usage state, wherein the at least one shade (110, 210), when extended, subdivides the initial room (101) into at least two compartments (A, B, C, …) such that each compartment is usable by a person.

3. The system of claim 1 or the method of claim 2,

characterized in that the shade (110, 210) is provided in a mounting system that allows translation, rotation and/or elongation of the shade.

4. The system of claim 1 or the method of claim 2,

characterized in that there are a plurality of independently controllable curtains (110, 210) allowing a subdivision of different modes of the initial room (101).

5. The system of claim 1 or the method of claim 2,

characterized in that at least one compartment (A, B, C, …) can be created that is completely bounded by one or more curtains (110, 210).

6. The system of claim 1 or the method of claim 2,

characterized in that the presence, identity, state, position, orientation, movement and/or activity of the user (P) or object is detected or can be detected.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the first and second sensors are disposed in a common housing,

characterized in that the sensor comprises at least one element selected from the group comprising: a weight sensor (130), a proximity sensor (230), a sensor of a physiological parameter, a wireless communication device, an RFID reader, and a camera.

8. The system of claim 1 or the method of claim 2,

characterized in that an input device (150) is provided via which a user (P) can consciously influence the control of the shade (110, 210).

9. The system of claim 1 or the method of claim 2,

characterized in that at least one of a light source (120), a sound system (160), an image projection system, ambience control, scent release and tactile feedback is provided, said at least one being controlled in dependence of the detected use state.

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