JP3067335U - Deaf support device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a hearing-impaired person support device that has improved usability as compared with conventional devices and has increased information that can be perceived by the hearing-impaired person. SOLUTION: In a receiving section, a user can arbitrarily set a message for each specific frequency to be received, so that the transmitter may use any one of the transmitters if the transmission condition is satisfied. At other times, other transmitters can be used instead, and a clock function can be added to the receiving unit to change the display each time and use it in various ways. These are for the user
In addition to greatly improving the usability, it is not necessary for the provider of the device for assisting the hearing impaired to know the usage environment, and several types of transmitters with the same transmission conditions as the receiving unit and the specific frequency are used. All you have to do is change some and provide some. In addition, a transmitter for detecting a temperature and / or water and transmitting a specific frequency is added, so that unprecedented information can be provided to a hearing-impaired person.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a device for assisting the hearing impaired, which is mainly for hearing impaired persons to perceive the occurrence of an action that needs to be taken and to prompt a required action.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In various electric appliances, various electronic sounds are used as a means of transmitting information to the user, and in various safety devices, an alarm sound is generated when an abnormal condition occurs. A healthy person can perceive these sounds by hearing and take necessary actions based on the sounds.

At present, after detecting these sounds at the source, a specific frequency is transmitted, and a vibrator that receives this to generate bodily sensation and a monitor that displays a message corresponding to the received specific frequency are provided by a monitor. There is a hearing-impaired person support device that a hearing-impaired person can perceive and take necessary actions based on this. In the case of this hearing-impaired person support device, a transmitter that detects the generation of a specific sound and transmits a specific frequency, for example, attempts to notify the user of the incoming call sound of a fax or the sound of boiling water. It is used to detect the sound of a water heater and the sound of a gas leak alarm.

Further, when a specific switch is turned on, a specific frequency is transmitted, a vibrator that receives the specific frequency and generates a bodily sensation, and a monitor that displays a message corresponding to the specific frequency that has been received provide an auditory sense. There is a hearing impaired person support device that a person with a disability can perceive and take necessary actions based on this. In the case of this hearing-impaired person support device, a transmitter that transmits a specific frequency by detecting that a specific switch has been turned on is, for example, a door chime or a person who needs nursing care such as a nurse call. Switch, etc. used to call the caller.

[0005] In the hearing aid device for the hearing impaired in paragraphs [0003] and [0004], a receiving unit that receives a specific frequency, gives a bodily sensation, and displays a message has a structure that can be worn on any part of the body. By mounting the receiver, the user can identify the location and cause of the occurrence even if the user is away from the transmitter transmitting the specific frequency, that is, away from the source of the cause that needs to take action. It can be identified and the required action can be taken based on this.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 In the hearing impairment support device described above, when the receiving unit receives a specific frequency emitted from each transmitter, the receiving unit displays a message corresponding to the received specific frequency. The message is set in advance for each specific frequency. In this case, it is necessary to install a transmitter that emits a specific frequency corresponding to the place where an action needs to be taken, and if the transmitter fails, other transmitters in use The information cannot be obtained until repair or replacement.

In daily life, actions that take action based on auditory perception include, for example, a means for knowing that an appropriate amount of time has been reached when water is collected in a bathtub, and a method for heating water in a bathtub when heating water in a bathtub. A timer or the like is often used as a means of knowing that a certain time has been reached, but conventional hearing-impaired devices detect the sound of the timer and provide a single message (for example, the scheduled time is reached). Can be displayed, but an appropriate message cannot be displayed for each event, and a transmitter for transmitting a specific frequency for a timer is required.

[0008] In the conventional hearing-impaired person support device, when water is heated by a water heater, the sound of the water heater that attempts to notify the user of the fact that the water has been heated is detected. Also, when using a conventional hearing-impaired person support device when boiling water in a bathtub, it is trying to detect the expected time to reach an appropriate temperature by detecting the sound using a timer or the like. The former is required to be a water heater that sounds to notify that the water is hot. The latter seeks to know the time when the bath temperature is likely to reach the appropriate temperature, and cannot know when the actual bath temperature has reached the target temperature.

[0009] In addition, in the case where water is accumulated in a bathtub using a conventional hearing-impaired person assisting device, a timer or the like is used to detect a sound that is expected to be an appropriate amount by detecting the sound. However, it is impossible to know when the actual amount of water has reached an appropriate amount.

[0010] Furthermore, in daily life, it may be necessary to know early that rain has started to fall. For example, when you are in a room without windows, it is often necessary to know that rain has started to fall. May be late.

[0011]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 Therefore, the receiving unit of the hearing-impaired person assisting device according to the present invention is intended to allow the user to set a message corresponding to each specific frequency (that is, for each transmitter) in advance and to display the message. An operation button or an input device that can be set for each specific frequency is provided (Claim 1), so that the user can set an arbitrary message for each specific frequency (transmitter) in the environment of use. It was done.

[0012] One of the transmitters of the device for assisting the hearing impaired according to the present invention is provided with a temperature detector so that a specific frequency is transmitted when the temperature exceeds a set temperature ( Another feature is that a water sensor is provided, and a specific frequency is transmitted when the detection signal is turned on (claim 3).

[0013]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the device for supporting the hearing impaired according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the overall configuration. The device for supporting a hearing-impaired person according to the present invention includes a receiving unit (1) and a plurality of transmitters (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 3B). , 4A, 4B).

[0014]

【Example】

 Embodiment 1 In FIG. 1, the receiving unit (1) includes a clock (11) (or a timer). Thereby, the receiving unit (1) receives the specified frequency by the receiver (5), or when the provided clock (11) indicates the set time (or when the set time of the provided timer is reached). ), Vibrate the vibrator (7) and display the corresponding message on the monitor (8). After a certain period of time or when the user operates the operation button (9), the vibration of the vibrator (7) stops and the display on the monitor (8) disappears. The message displayed on the monitor (8) can be arbitrarily set by the user operating the operation button (9). The clock (11) (or timer) can also be set by the user using the operation button (9).

[0015] By doing so, the message displayed on the monitor (8) can be set arbitrarily by the user irrespective of the specific frequency to be received as in the past, and the message when using the conventional timer As described above, in addition to not requiring a transmitter for the timer, the user can arbitrarily set a message according to the usage content and display it on the monitor (8) instead of displaying a single message. become able to. These things are very convenient for the user.

FIGS. 2 and 3 show an embodiment of the appearance of the receiving section (1). Operation buttons (20, 21, 22, 23, 24) for performing various settings and cancellations, which are features of the present invention, are provided on the front of the case (19) of the receiving unit (1). The operation buttons (20, 21, 22, 23) may be, or alternatively, an input device. The operation button (24) is used to stop the vibrator and turn off the monitor display after confirming the cause when the vibrator is activated. A hook (28) and the like are provided on the back of the case (19) of the receiving section (1) so that the user can carry it.

Embodiment 2 In FIG. 1, the transmitters (2 A, 2 B, 2 C, 2 D, 2 E) operate when the sound emitted from a sound source (not shown) exceeds a certain set sound pressure. Is detected by the sound detectors (12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E), and a specific frequency is transmitted by the transmitters (13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E). The transmitters (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E) are provided with push button switches (14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E) in addition to detecting sound, and are provided with push button switches (14A, 14B). , 14C, 14D, and 14E), the specific frequencies are transmitted from the transmitters (13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, and 13E).

The transmitters (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E) are located at the source (or anticipated) of a situation where the hearing impaired needs to take action and sound the occurrence. Alternatively, if the user wants to know that the push button switches (14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E) have been pressed, they shall be installed one at each location. In this case, the above-mentioned receiving unit (1) can arbitrarily set a message to be displayed on the monitor (8). If (14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E) turns on, the transmitter (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E) will be There is no predetermined one. That is, any transmitter (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E) having the same function may be used as long as the transmitter satisfies the condition for transmitting a specific frequency.

In the use of the hearing impaired person assisting device, as means for knowing the occurrence of a cause for which the deaf person needs to take action, in particular, a means for detecting a sound and a specific switch being turned on are used. Detected items are frequently used. For this reason, having both of these means that any transmitter may be used in a place where the transmission conditions of a specific frequency are satisfied, so if a transmitter fails, it can be substituted by another transmitter in use. It is easy to use and convenient for the user.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the appearance of the transmitters (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E). The transmitters (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E) shall be equipped with a sound collecting microphone (30), which will be installed near the source of the sound to be detected. The sound collecting microphone (30) is provided with a suction cup (31) and the like for convenience of installation. A push button (35) for transmitting an arbitrary alarm is provided on the front of the case (29) of the transmitter (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E).

The transmitters (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E) are, for example, used in place of door chimes, installed in the vicinity of a person who needs facsimile, nursing care, and a gas leak alarm. Used. In addition, the transmitters (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E) installed in these units can be exchanged with each other as necessary. Can be replaced with the one in use.

Embodiment 3 In FIG. 1, the transmitters (3 A, 3 B) detect when the ambient temperature is higher than a set temperature by a heat source (not shown) with temperature detectors (15 A, 15 B). The transmitter (16A, 16B) transmits a specific frequency. This function directly measures the temperature of the target object, and is a function not available in the conventional hearing-impaired person support device.

The transmitters (3A, 3B) are located at a place where a hearing-impaired person needs to take an action, and when the occurrence is to be known by temperature, one is provided for each place. Shall be installed one by one. In this case, any of the transmitters (3A, 3B) having the same function may be used.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the appearance of the transmitters (3 A, 3 B). Each of the transmitters (3A, 3B) has a temperature sensor (40), and is installed in an atmosphere of a heat source to be detected.

For example, when trying to know the temperature of a water heater or a bathtub, a temperature sensor (40) (for example, a thermocouple or the like) of a transmitter (3A, 3B) is immersed in hot water. Alternatively, the measurement target of the temperature may be the temperature of the oil during cooking, the temperature of the pan, or the like. In particular, in the case of a pan, a method in which a temperature sensor is attached to a free lid (inner lid or outer lid) may be used.

Further, the transmitters (3A, 3B) are provided with a temperature setting volume (44) so that the user can set the detected temperature according to the purpose, thereby improving usability.

Embodiment 4 In FIG. 1, the transmitters (4A, 4B) are turned on by the transmitters (18A, 18B) when the water detectors (17A, 17B) turn on the sensing signal by a water source (not shown). To transmit a specific frequency. This utilizes the fact that the sensing signal is turned on when the water sensor touches the water directly, and is a function not available in the conventional hearing-impaired person assistance device.

The transmitters (4A, 4B) are located at a place where a hearing-impaired person needs to take an action, and the detection signal of the water detector (17A, 17B) is turned on. In the event that it is necessary to know more about this, one at each location shall be installed. In this case, any of the transmitters (4A, 4B) having the same function may be used.

FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the appearance of the transmitters (4A, 4B). The transmitters (4A, 4B) shall be equipped with a water sensor (51) and installed at a place where a water source to be detected is expected.

For example, when water is stored in a bathtub, a water detector (51) is installed at an appropriate position in the bathtub, or an object (eg, laundry) that is difficult to get wet with rain is placed outdoors. A water sensor (51) is installed at an appropriate location outside the building for use.

[0031]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, the user can arbitrarily set the message displayed by the receiver. In the event of a transmitter failure, other transmitters in use can be used in place of the transmitter, and the clock function added to the receiver may cause an action to be taken. It is very easy to use, for example, it can set and display an appropriate message according to the user. In addition, by adding a transmitter that detects and notifies temperature and / or water, information that can be perceived by a hearing-impaired person, which does not exist in a conventional hearing-impaired person assistance device, can be increased. As described above, the device for assisting the hearing impaired of the present invention has improved usability for the hearing impaired as compared with the conventional device. There is no need to know the environment, and the provider has several types of the same conditions for the receiving unit and the specific frequency transmission conditions (in the present invention, three types of sound and specific switch ON, temperature, and water detection). All you have to do is provide several transmitters with different oscillation frequencies.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the overall configuration of a hearing-impaired person support device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an outline view of the receiving unit showing an embodiment of the appearance of the receiving unit according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back of the receiving unit showing an embodiment of the appearance of the receiving unit according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 shows a sound and a push button switch according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an overview diagram showing an embodiment of the appearance of a transmitter that transmits a specific frequency when N has been detected.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of an appearance of a transmitter for detecting a temperature and transmitting a specific frequency according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of an appearance of a transmitter for detecting water and transmitting a specific frequency according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Receiver 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4
B transmitter 5 receiver 6 control unit 7 vibrator 8 monitor 9 operation button 10 storage unit 11 clock (or timer) 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E sound detector 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, 16A, 1A
6B, 18A, 18B transmitter 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E Push button switch 15A, 15B Temperature detector 17A, 17B Water detector 19, 29, 39, 50 Case 20, 21 Character feed button 22 Setting / release button 23 Selection Button 24 Confirmation Button 25 Power Button 26, 36, 45, 55 Power Indicator LED 27, 38, 49, 57 Antenna 28 Hook 30 Sound Collection Microphone 31, 41, 52 Sucker 32, 42, 53 Cable 33 Jack 34, 43 , 54 Power switch 35 Arbitrary alarm transmission push button 37, 46, 56 Signal confirmation LED 40 Temperature sensor 44 Temperature setting volume 47, 48 Temperature display LED 51 Water sensor

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] A hearing aid for the hearing impaired person comprising an operation button or an input device capable of setting a message to be displayed on a monitor for each specific frequency received. 2. A device for assisting the hearing impaired, comprising a temperature detector, wherein a specific frequency is transmitted when the temperature exceeds a set temperature. 3. A device for assisting the hearing impaired, comprising a water sensor, wherein a specific frequency is transmitted when the detection signal is turned on.