ES1161185U - Interactive backpack (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Interactive backpack comprising a backpack body, in which the backpack body comprises at least one figure of a character, characterized by the fact that the backpack additionally comprises: - means that are at least some of between light and sound, Control means linked to at least one of the lighting and sound means, the backpack also comprising an actuator for the control means, the actuator comprising vibration sensing means. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

The object of the present invention is related to an interactive backpack used for carrying objects such as school supplies, sports equipment, food, etc.

10 In particular, this interactive backpack includes interactive elements for children's entertainment.

STATE OF THE PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE

15 It is known in the state of the art the use of children's backpacks so that children's users can transport their objects for example to school, sports centers, recreational spaces, etc.

These known backpacks usually have a bag or bag configuration with some strap or handle for carrying. In addition they can also carry images on some of the surfaces of the backpack.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

25 It is an object of the invention an interactive backpack that can comprise a backpack body, in which the backpack body comprises at least one figure of a character, the backpack may additionally comprise: -mediates that are at least one of between lights and sound, control means linked to at least one of the light and sound media,

30 the backpack further comprising an actuator for the control means, the actuator comprising vibration sensing means.

Thanks to these features, an interactive backpack alternative to existing backpack models is achieved, which allows the user to be attracted to use the invention. He

activation of the light and / or sound means by means of the vibration sensor means allows a very simple and attractive activation for the child user. This offers the user to enjoy a playful facet, since the child can play with the figure of the character and with the lights and / or sounds emitted by the light and / or sound media.

According to an example of the invention, the vibration sensing means may be arranged in correspondence with a face of the figure of the character. This allows the user to activate the light and / or sound means by a small blow on the figure of the character, which represents a very attractive solution for users

10 children

In a further example of the invention, the vibration sensing means may comprise a mechanical spring vibration sensor. This solution allows to have a simple and robust configuration.

15 The backpack may comprise light means and sound means linked to the control means. These sound media may comprise at least one speaker.

If the backpack comprises sound means linked to the control means, these control means 20 may alternatively be linked to an actuation button disposed in the backpack body.

According to an example of the invention, the light means may be arranged in correspondence with an eye of the figure of the character.

25 In one example the control means may be additionally configured to store at least one audio track.

In another example of the invention the control means may comprise a control unit for the light means and another control unit for the sound means.

In an example of the present invention the light means may comprise at least one LED.

Other objects, advantages and features of embodiments of the invention will be apparent to the person skilled in the art from the description, or can be learned with the practice of the invention.

5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Particular embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a schematic front perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic view in longitudinal section of an embodiment of vibration sensing means; Figure 3 is a diagram of an electrical scheme with the light means of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a diagram of an electrical scheme with the sound means of the present invention.

DETAILED EXHIBITION OF REALIZATION MODES

In the accompanying figures, individual embodiments of the interactive backpack according to the present invention have been represented, which has been designated in general with the numerical reference 1. Some non-visible elements have been represented with dashed lines to facilitate the understanding of the invention.

25 The interactive backpack 1 may comprise a backpack body 2. In turn, the backpack body 2 may comprise at least one figure of a character 21, as depicted in Figure 1.

The interactive backpack 1 can additionally comprise means that are at least 30 selected from light means 41 and sound media 8.

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The light means 41 can be linked to the backpack body 2, (for example the figure of the character 21) and can comprise at least one LED or other type of light emitter;

The interactive backpack 1 can also comprise control means 7A, 7B that can be linked to the light means 41 and / or the sound means 8.

The interactive backpack 1 may further comprise an actuator for the control means 7A, 7B, and that actuator may comprise vibration sensing means 22. In an example of the invention the vibration sensing means may be arranged in correspondence with the figure of the character 21, particularly the face. In this way, the child user can operate the control means 7A, 7B with a blow on any surface of the face, or even shake the backpack body 2. The vibration sensor means can alternatively be arranged in another part of the backpack body 2.

In one example, the vibration sensor means 22 may comprise a mechanical spring vibration sensor. Figure 2 shows a schematic view in longitudinal section of this possible example of the vibration sensor means 22. It is a sensor capable of detecting and reacting to sudden movements, blows, or vibrations. The sensor may comprise an elongated first terminal 23, for example a rod, and a second terminal 24 made as a helical spring wound around the first terminal 23, so that in a rest condition there is no direct contact between them. Both terminals 23, 24 are disposed within a protective body 25, which can have a generally cylindrical shape. Each of the two terminals 23, 24 may be linked to the control means 7A, 7B, so that an activation circuit is configured, in which the sensor functions as a switch or push button. In an idle condition, the drive does not occur since there is no contact between terminals 23, 24 and no current flows from one to the other. This resting condition is the one represented in Figure 2.

When the sensor receives, for example, an impact, sudden movements, blows, or vibrations, the second spring-shaped terminal 24 can be deformed by the effect of inertia with respect to the first terminal 23, so that depending on the amplitude (intensity) of The vibration can contact each other. When this contact occurs, the activation circuit is closed (an electrical connection is established) and the current can pass between terminals 23, 24, and the control means 7A, 7B can read this electrical connection as an input and actuate in turn, the light and sound means 41.

In other alternative examples and not shown, the sensor can comprise a second terminal in the form of a helical spring disposed inside a chamber of a protective body, and a conductive layer connected to a first terminal is arranged on the side walls of said chamber. In this way, when the sensor receives the impact the spring

5 can be deformed by contacting the conductive layer, and thus the activation circuit can be closed.

Other alternative examples of the vibration sensing means which are not illustrated in the attached figures, and which are capable of sending the corresponding one are also possible

10 drive signal to the control means.

As already mentioned, the interactive backpack 1 may alternatively or additionally comprise sound means 8 linked to the control means 7A, 7B. These sound media 8 may comprise a loudspeaker or other type of sound emitter. For it

15 the control means 7A, 7B may alternatively be linked to an actuation button 26 arranged in the backpack body 2 as illustrated in Figures 1 and 4. In Figure 1 it appears outside the figure of the character 21 although may be located in another location of backpack body 2.

20 In Figure 1 it can be seen that the light means 41 can be arranged in correspondence with the eyes 4 of the figure of the character 21. In addition they can also be arranged in correspondence with any other part of the figure of the character 21, for example an ornament .

25 Control means 7A, 7B can be additionally configured to store at least one audio track. This audio track can be of any type such as voice, music, sounds, the combination thereof or any other type of audio capable of being emitted through the sound media and the system used for storing the audio may be Any available in the art.

In the present example, it is provided that the control means 7A, 7B may comprise a control unit 7A for the light means 41 and another control unit 7B for the sound means 8. In an example of the invention the control units 7A, 7B may comprise a corresponding electronic device.

Next, an example will be explained in which the light and sound means 41 are arranged independently of each other, so that even their activation can be independent of each other. In FIGS. 3 and 4, the 5 diagrams of the two electrical diagrams with the light means 41 and with the sound means 8 are shown respectively. In this way, the vibration sensor means 22 can be linked to the control means 7A that can actuate in turn, the light means 41. On the other hand, the actuation button 26 can be linked to the control means 7B which can in turn activate the sound means 8. The actuation button 26 may be of

10 any type suitable for this purpose, within the reach of the person skilled in the art, so it will not go into greater detail with its description.

In other examples not illustrated the control means 7A, 7B may have a common control unit for both the light means 41 and the sound means 8. This

The common control unit may have the two drive systems described above related to the light means 41 and the sound means 8 or a single drive such as the vibration sensor means 22.

For the power supply of all the electrical elements of the present invention, the control means 7A, 7B can be linked to a power supply 9. The power supply 9 can be for example a battery, battery or the like.

When the child user uses the interactive backpack 1, they can store their objects inside the backpack body 2, equipped for example with zippers, clips or the like to access or close its interior. At the time you wish to operate, for example, the light means 41 may simply activate the actuator configured as vibration sensing means 22. For this, a simple blow on the backpack body 2 and particularly on the figure of the character 21 will be enough so that the control unit 7A can receive the corresponding input (electrical connection established between the

30 terminals 23, 24) from the vibration sensor. The control unit 7A of the control means 7A, 7B can then actuate the light means 41.

If, in addition, the child user wishes to listen to the audio of the sound media 8, he may press the operating button 26 in the event that the interactive backpack understands it

1, so that the control unit 7B can receive the corresponding input and thus activate the sound media 8 with the previously recorded audio track. You can play audio tracks such as a series of numbers in different languages, music, messages or sounds characteristic of the character.

5 In other cases the vibration sensing means 22 can jointly activate the light means 41 and the sound ones 8. And still in other examples the vibration sensing means 22 can serve only to activate the sound means 8.

10 Although only some particular embodiments and examples of the invention have been described herein, the person skilled in the art will understand that other alternative embodiments and / or uses of the invention are possible, as well as obvious modifications and equivalent elements. In addition, the present invention encompasses all possible combinations of the specific embodiments that have been described. The scope of the present invention should not

15 be limited to specific embodiments, but must be determined only by an appropriate reading of the appended claims.

Claims (9)

1. Interactive backpack comprising a backpack body, in which the backpack body comprises at least one figure of a character, characterized by the fact that the 5 backpack additionally comprises: -means that are at least one of between light and sound, -control means linked to at least one of the light and sound means, the backpack further comprising an actuator for the control means, the actuator comprising Vibration sensing means. 2. Interactive backpack according to claim 1, wherein the vibration sensing means are arranged in correspondence with a face of the figure of the character. 3. Interactive backpack according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the vibration sensor means comprise a mechanical spring vibration sensor. 4. Interactive backpack according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the backpack comprises light means and sound media linked to the control means. The interactive backpack according to claim 4, wherein the control means are linked to a drive button disposed in the backpack body. 6. Interactive backpack according to any of the preceding claims, wherein Light means are arranged in correspondence with an eye of the figure of the 25 character. 7. Interactive backpack according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the control means are additionally configured to store at least one audio track. 8. Interactive backpack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control means comprise a control unit for the light means and another control unit for the sound means.

9.

Interactive backpack according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the light means comprise at least one LED.

10.

Interactive backpack according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the sound media comprise at least one speaker.

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