ES2636261A1 - Autonomous electronic informative equipment renewable wi-fi zone generator with possible multimedia content projection capacity (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

This patent presents the "informative self-contained renewable electronic wi-fi zone generator with possible multimedia content projection capability" designed to communicate with smart mobile devices (phones and tablets), to which it transmits the information it contains. It consists of four parts integrated in a compact system: an energy supply system (using renewable energy) that stores and supplies energy to all parties; a computer system that contains and manages all the information distributed by the team; a double communication system responsible for creating the wi-fi coverage, and keeping the equipment connected with another control computer through a 3g/4g or wimax telephone connection; and a system in charge of projecting audiovisual information on land or other nearby element. The equipment provides a recharging unit for mobile devices and a lighting system for the area where it is located, acting as a lamppost. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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DESCRIPTION

Autonomous renewable informational electronic equipment Wi-Fi zone generator with multimedia content management capacity

Technology Sector

The invention falls within the technical sector of electronic equipment that manages information and communications systems. The system covered by this patent includes devices for generating, managing and storing energy from renewable sources, information and digital content management systems, digital communications systems, visual presentation systems through image projection and other electronic systems intended to provide a service oriented to specific applications; providing the invention referred to apart from a clear use as an information diffuser, a broad utility capable of being applied in other multiple environments.

That is why this patent document is presented for the industrial and commercial valuation of the referred invention.

Introduction

The amazing degree of penetration of smart mobile devices (“smartphones” and “tablets”) in the market is leading to the deployment of new forms of communication, information and advertising, leading to a new “digital proximity marketing”, in the that the information arrives directly at the mobile terminals of the users receiving it, and is combined and mixed with the traditional advertising and marketing diffusion systems.

Together with this introduction of mobile technologies on a day-to-day basis, the constant improvement of light sources for image projectors in LED and LASER applications (which have allowed the development of projectors of low consumption and high energy efficiency) allows the creation of of new devices for exteriors or interiors that combine both technologies.

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The growing interest in the concepts related to "smart-cities" and the ways in which they interact with their inhabitants are awakening interest and allowing the development of equipment such as the one presented in this patent.

Equipment prepared for digital proximity marketing will be interesting in the development and progress of urban centers. The application of this concept in tourist areas is especially attractive for e! promotion of the local industry that benefits from its introduction.

However, not all areas are suitable for the location of equipment that allows this activity due to the difficulty of accessing the necessary power lines for the equipment, such as in areas of remote rural paths, beaches, or natural parks. protected away from urban centers.

The invention reflected in this patent proposes the creation of an electronic information equipment capable of serving both urban areas and isolated areas with tourist influx thanks to its energy autonomy; achieved through renewable sources such as photovoltaic and mini-wind. Giving rise to a novel system capable of being used both as a state-of-the-art proximity marketing system, as well as a milestone of tourist information and advertising element thanks to the projection of images and videos on other elements of its environment. And all this in a way that respects the environment, without the need for complex installation works (its position is enough in the chosen location).

The equipment object of the patent, which can be used in both urban and rural areas, also allows to meet additional needs (mobile device charging, environmental parameter collection, etc.) through the inclusion of different electronic systems making use of their independence energetic

State of the art

Thanks to the arrival of intelligent terminals in the world of communications, advertising and marketing have undergone a profound shift towards the digital environment. In particular, the proximity marketing sector is evolving towards the development of techniques that use small digital networks that display their advertising activity based on proximity.

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This situation has promoted the development of an intense creative activity both at the content level (developing among others, concepts such as the captive website, "captive portal" 1, in which the user has to receive the advertising messages before being able to surf the internet, “banners”, or digital advertising posters, both restricted to certain areas of the presentation screens and mobile within the screen, etc.), as well as to the level of the technologies used for their realization, in which they are the radio frequency digital communication techniques and their protocols for nearby communications (Bluetooth and Wifi2) the most widely deployed and used Some examples of such activity are reflected in patents3 and commercial products4.

The urban signaling and information sector has also received the arrival of new technologies, integrating them into information points that can facilitate access to advertising content and internet5 6 7.

However, rural signaling systems on paths or roads away from urban centers continue to be traditional6,7, forgetting the development of a possible digital marketing activity focused on promoting rural tourism in these areas.

The integration of renewable energy, digital communication systems of the latest generation and video projection systems in a compact and autonomous equipment is a novelty, and the development of an electronic system capable of industrial protection.

Detailed description of the invention.

The present patent aims to define a new digital information device provided with a high degree of flexibility for its localization. Flexibility it provides

1 Ana Ibanez. «How to create your Captive Portal with Easy Hotspot®. June 24, 2011. Portal of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports. Government of Spain,

http://recursostic.education.es/observatorio/web/es/equipamiento-tecnoloqico/redes/1005-

how-to-create-your-captive-portal-with-easv-hotspot

2 «Proximity Services for Businesses and Mobile Applications®,
www.radiusnetworks.com

3 ES1074348U, Bus stop canopy with charging means for electric vehicles, internet services and dynamic advertising.

4 Smart Beacon, iBeacon management console,
http://smartbeacon.it

5 ES 1109305U, Multifunctional advertising support

6 Trail Manual. Spanish Federation of Montaha Sports and Climbing 2007.

7 Manual of signaling of trails of the Andalusian Federation of Montanismo. Andalusian Federation of Mountaineering.
www.fedamon.com

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its energy self-sufficiency, obtained from renewable sources, as well as the possibility of being placed on a base that can be transported to the place where it will be installed, or permanently fixed on the ground with a traditional foundation. Factors that allow you to access hard-to-reach places for ordinary digital information points.

In addition, the team can have the ability to project images and video through a projection module that can be integrated into the electronics of the equipment and which constitutes a strong claim for the public close to it. Giving the equipment object of this patent an additional advertising functionality of great interest.

In addition, the device provides a free charging point for portable electronic devices, making it especially suitable for use and interaction with these types of devices.

A central digital process unit gives the invention object of this patent a general character for its application in a multitude of activities of interaction with the environment. Highlighting mainly the maintenance of an internal information server that users access via Wi-Fi communications between their portable equipment and the informational milestone.

These main features combined in a compact device make it unique in the market, assuming a novelty that is the object of the protection of this patent.

Fig. 1 shows the diagram of the main blocks of the proposed equipment, the different parts can be grouped into four large sets that are detailed below:

a) Energy set

b) Set of digital intelligence and applications

c) Recharge and lighting systems

d) Digital projection system

The energy set is formed by: the collectors of the renewable energy source (such as photovoltaic modules and / or a mini-wind turbine), together with the high efficiency batteries, the charge control device and small DC / DC converters that adapt the tension levels of the loads that feed from this set. As

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Renewable sources are dependent on their localization. The energy set is sized according to it to be optimal in each place.

The set of digital intelligence and applications is formed by the central processing unit that supports the internal information server and additional electronic modules that add functionality to the team working alongside it. Among these modules are the communications, the Wi-Fi module, necessary to create a Wi-Fi coverage area (in which to interact with potential users of the information). And the mobile phone communications module or Wimax, which allows the remote connection of the equipment for the update of the information of the server or the transmission of data collected in the interaction with the environment of this electronic equipment; This module may be optional in the event that neither the updating of the information nor the transmission of any data is required. Other auxiliary or optional modules are:

• A projector module for outward audiovisual content.

• A Bluetooh module that gives the team an additional line of communication through this protocol.

• A module for calls for help.

• A tele-surveillance module capable of controlling web cameras.

• A module for monitoring environmental parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, ultraviolet radiation level.

• A module for presenting data through digital screens to be integrated into the equipment.

• A fire prevention module through smoke detection.

• A module for monitoring soil moisture through distributed sensor networks.

• An electrical signal activation module for remote control of irrigation pumps or other remotely controlled devices.

• And a module for the control of near presence detection.

All this distribution of functions in modules gives the team a modular character that gives rise to different internal configurations according to the function for which service is intended.

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Special mention is necessary for the projection module due to its importance as a claim of the nearby public, this module allows to obtain a projected screen of mbs 100 inches diagonally on the ground or any other nearby obstacle as shown in Fig. 2. This module, also optional interacts with the digital intelligence set through a cable connection with it or with a radio frequency. Allowing so! The central system will operate on the contents and information projected at all times.

The recharge and lighting systems do not need interaction with the central processing unit as they can be managed by the charge controller, and are therefore treated independently in this description.

The USB connection standard is used for recharging, covering a limited number of simultaneous “smartphones”, “tablets”, cameras or any electrical or electronic equipment that adopts said standard. As well as other possible induction recharge systems.

The lighting is controlled by the charge regulator that can adapt the light intensity and program the on and off periods of LED lights located outside the equipment housing and can make the equipment act as a lamppost or light spot during the night .

However, both recharging and lighting can be deflated (disconnected) by the central processing unit at specific times of need for energy by the latter, temporarily suspending its service. This shedding is carried out by means of micro switches that open or close the power line from the charge controller.

The external presentation of the equipment can take many forms due to the reduced size of the electronic equipment and its versatility in the configuration of possible options. That is why configurations in the form of a lamppost, marker marker, beacon, informational mushroom, etc. They are possible for this invention, making it ideal for deployment on rural roads or paths as well as urban walks.

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Figure 1

Main block diagrams constituting the entire equipment (17), next to the central remote control system (19), and mobile devices that communicate via the Wi-Fi serial to the equipment (18). They are represented:

a) The “autonomous power system through renewable energies” formed by a photovoltaic module and / or mini-wind turbine (1), charge controller (2), battery (3), and voltage adaptation modules (4).

b) The central processing unit (5) that houses the local web server (16) and is responsible for the processing of the data, and the control of the communication modules (6), WIFI (7), as well as that of the Additional auxiliary modules (8) that may be included, such as cameras, sensors, etc. And the projection system (9) of images and audiovisual content (15).

c) The exterior local lighting system (10), responsible for lighting serialized and illuminated light bulbs when the ambient light is not sufficient. Thus providing light (14) and giving the team also streetlight functionalities.

d) The charging system for mobile devices (11) that has a standard USB connection interface (12) and / or induction.

In the figure the arrows represent data information flows; the dashed lines represent paths for control signals and the continuous lines are voltage and current supply lines for the different components. The shaded boxes (13) are control or shedding devices, which can interrupt the feeding of certain components at the discretion of the central processing unit.

Figure 2

Possible forms of image projection of the "Autonomous renewable informative electronic equipment generator of Wi-Fi zone with multimedia content management capacity". The

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Figure represents schematically how the team can project the contents on the ground (1), or on any other street furniture or a wall (2).

Mode of realization of the invention

The implantation in the market of the proposed device or system is possible using existing technologies in different sectors of the electronic market, renewable energy, computer, communications and audiovisual sector.

The four key pillars for carrying out this invention would be:

1. The adequate design of a specific energy input system for each location in which the invention is located: the correct sizing of the collector of the energetics source, the use of last generation batteries with greater efficiency and adequate capacity to Concrete design and the use of intelligent charge controllers.

2. E! use of micro-controllers and mini-computers capable of managing digital communications, creating Wi-Fi networks and using open Unix-Linux type operating systems on which programs can create an application environment capable of providing intelligence to the proposed system. The great miniaturization and reduced consumption that these devices have reached in the market makes them especially interesting for the implementation of this system. In addition to the multiple variety in the electronic market of sensors of all kinds, it allows the creation of equipment capable of capturing information from the environment in which they are located and interacting with it.

3. The integration of a low-power and high resolution digital projection system based on LED or LASER technology, capable of interacting with the mini-computer or central micro-controller. This interaction is achieved by direct interconnection of the equipment with a data cable or

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via a wireless connection creating an internal Wi-Fi network in the device for example.

4. The development of a local hypertext page server (web server type) that, together with Wi-Fi communications abroad, allows the creation of an interactive information platform whose use can be used both to provide a public service and to the promotion of activities Commercial and advertising.

The first three points give rise to a compact integrated electronic device of reduced dimensions that can be placed in any location as an informational milestone, marker, lamppost or beacon in multiple ways; thus allowing its easy integration into the environment.

For the fourth point, it is enough to provide the team with enough memory to store all the digital content that will be disseminated in the hypertext pages, as well as the process capacity necessary to support the digital communications, programs and operating system that They make use of the hardware.

Claims (4)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 1. “Autonomous renewable informative electronic equipment generator Wi-Fi zone with multimedia content management capacity”, characterized by: Integrate in the same team three electronic systems that give it its functionality as a complete team: A power supply system, an information processing and management system, and a communications system. Have an informative function spreading digital information content. Being energetically autonomous, powered by renewable energy (part of its power system). To have a double communications system: on the one hand the electronic equipment communicates with other digital mobile devices, giving them access through a WI-FI connection, to digital content stored in a server implemented in its interior (as a local “WEB server” content in your information processing and management system), without the need for an Internet connection. For this, the system generates a Wi-Fi network that gives the necessary coverage around the place of placement of! team. On the other hand, the device has a digital communications connection through a 3G / 4G or Wimax network through which the device can be remotely controlled and update its digital content. 2. '' Renewable autonomous electronic information equipment Wi-Fi zone generator with multimedia content management capacity ”in accordance with revindication 1, characterized by integrating an additional electronic system, consisting of a digital optical projector, which allows you to project images , videos, animations, presentations or any other audiovisual content on floor, wall or any other element of street furniture. 3. "Autonomous renewable informative electronic equipment Wi-Fi zone generator with multimedia content management capacity" according to claims 1 or 2, characterized by additionally integrating any of the following electronic subsystems or additional or optional elements: 5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 Electronics for local lighting as a lamppost. Electronics for the feeding and recharging of mobile, electric or electronic devices. Electronics for communication through mobile data telephony, or through Wimax network. Electronics for the creation of a Bluetooth communications channel between the device and other devices. Electronics for the realization of calls for help. Electronics for remote monitoring via Webcams. Electronics for monitoring environmental parameters, temperature, pressure, humidity, ultraviolet radiation level. Electronics for the presentation of data through digital screens integrated in the equipment. Electronics for fire prevention through smoke detection. Electronics for soil moisture monitoring through buried distributed sensor networks. Electronics for the activation of electrical signals for the remote control of irrigation pumps or other devices. Electronics for presence detection. 4. "Autonomous renewable informative electronic equipment Wi-Fi zone generator with multimedia content management capacity" according to claims 1, 2, or 3, further characterized by being able to facilitate an Internet connection to the digital mobile devices that connect to it through a channel of 12 communications that you will create individually for each device with the remote central control computer (which will provide internet access and manage that connection) using the 3G / 4G or Wimax connection. image 1 image2 FIG. one