FR2629244A1 - Communication robots - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an animated communication appliance which, through computerised management, broadcasts messages of an advertising nature for sale and promotion of products, or information and education messages. It consists, for its functions, of computerised hardware, peripherals of television, sound amplifier, variator, modulator, light distributor, lasers, video projector, video recorder, video replay, television or monitor. The shape and the dressing of the appliance are based on the theme in fashion.

Description

 The invention relates to an animated communication device.

The present invention aims to retain the attention of any individual in order to make them receptive to the dissemination of a pictorial, sound or sensory message in the fields of: 1) Sale 2) Pronunciation 3) Animation 4) advertising 5) Information 6) Education 7) Management 8) Games and leisure 9) Surveillance and protection
The present device forming the appearance of a robottFIG.l), consists of a metal structure (FIG. 2) used on the one hand for the provision of the various terminals: 1) Video xonitors 2) Lasers 3) lighting 4) Flashing lights 5) Acoustic speakers 6) Xoters 7) Microphones and secondly, rack for management devices and sources: 1) Management computer 2) Interfacing cards 3) Musical and vocal synbetizer 4) CODEX card 5) Image and sound digitizer card 6) Xagnetoscope or reader 7> Video-disc 8) Light distributor 9) Light sequencing modulator 10) Sound amplifier 11) Laser sources 12) Uninterruptible power supply 13) Variable frequency drive 14) Programmers of all types 15) Video monitor with sensitive screen 16) Multi-channel radio receiver 17) Multi-channel radio transmitter 18) Inverter
The covering of this metallic structure can be made with materials such as: 1) Steel 2) Aluminum 3) Stainless steel 4) Plastic materials 5) Wood 6) Laminates 7) Light or reinforced fabrics 8) Synthetic waxes
The present invention, for its appearance is based on the fashionable theme. It can therefore evolve according to new modes.

 Figure 1 shows the 3-dimensional view of the patented device where we can distinguish: 1) THE HEAD: it is motorized, turns from right to left and tilts.

The customization of the face is obtained from several
manners.

a) the eyes and the mouth are obtained by drawings in
screen printing. Behind the mouth light games
simulate the movement of the lips. Behind the eyes are
installed, either flashing lights or different
colors, or laser rays at the places of the pupils.

b) The eyes are obtained by screen printing drawings, by
against the mouth is raised and the lips animated
independently by several electromagnets. Behind the
eyes and inside the mouth are installed
flashing lights or different colors.

c) A video monitor on which the eyes appear
and mouth. The play of light and the animation of the mouth
are managed by the robot's computer.

2) EARS: They have luminous display slots
advertising.

3) THE THORAX: It can be equipped with the following different supports:
a) Advertising display panel
b) Video screen
c) Television
d) Video projection screen
e) Rear projection screen
f) Panel with light emitting diodes.

As part of the sale and education, the thorax will be equipped
a touch screen, which allows interactivity with the public, without
need keyboard.

4) THE ARMS: The arms are motorized, this in order to present
products to promote in an original way. The system
electronics that manage the movements of the arms and head
allows by setting the safety stop, acronyms
movement come into accidental contact with the public.

5) MILKS: A principle of elementary mechanics (parallelogram),
allows an always horizontal position of the
dwarfs whatever the position of the arms.

6) THE JAXBES: They include light panels for display
advertising.

7) LEGS: They have luminous places for the display
advertising.

8) THE BASE: It has light panels for display
advertising.

To improve receptivity effects, and increase
the impact on the public, the communication robot,
object of the present invention, perhaps bridged on a
trolley base with electric or thermal traction.

The developments are either programmed, guided,
controlled by radio broadcasts, or manually by a
on-board operator.

Claims (10)

REVEYDICATIONS  1) Animated communication robot characterized in that it includes  numerous advertising display surfaces.  2) animated communication robot according to claim 1 characterized  in that the advertising surfaces are in light screen printing.  3) Animated communication robot according to the preceding claims,  characterized in that it includes an interactive link between all  message distribution media.  4) Animated communication robot according to the preceding claims,  characterized in that it is managed as a whole by a  computer.  5) Animated communication robot according to the preceding claims,  characterized in that the lasers are in place of the eyes  write various forms, or advertising messages in  1 space.  6) Animated communication robot according to the preceding claims,  characterized in that the audio messages are managed by  the computer through a text-to-speech card.  after processing, being digitized and stored on floppy disks or  HDDs.  7) Animated communication robot according to the preceding claims,  characterized in that the arms are driven by a motorization of  industrial type, and controlled by a frequency converter  electronic.  8) Animated communication robot according to the preceding claims,  characterized in that it is mounted on a mobile motorized carriage.  9) Animated communication robot according to the preceding claims,  characterized in that it is equipped with a link modem which allows  opening to all telematic uses. 10) Animated communication robot according to the preceding claims,  characterized in that it is equipped with a protection system and  surveillance of people and premises.