JPH02131791A - Stand - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To detect an external stimulus even when nothing is built in a decorative object on a stand and to generate a change such as a sound, a light and oscillation, etc., in correspondence to the detection by providing the detecting means of the external stimulus such as the sound, light and oscillation, etc., and a changing means in the stand. CONSTITUTION:A stand 1 has a base stand 5, which is equipped with a loading part 3, and a decorative object 7 such as an animal stuffed toy or a doll, etc., is loaded on the loading part 3 freely exchangeably. A rising edge 9 is formed in the upper edge of the base stand 5. Then, since the passing direction of a person, which passes in front of a front surface 11 is detected, two right and left detection optical sensors 15 and 13 are provided in positions which are separated in a horizontal direction. Then, on the upper surface of the loading part 3, an impulse sensor 17 is provided to detect impulse to be added to the decorative object 7 which is loaded on the above mentioned loading part 3. In the internal part of the stand 1, a sound generating device 19 (the changing means) is provided to generate the plural types of sounds according to the detected results of the right and left detection optical sensors 15 and 13 and impulse sensor 17. A main switch 17a is provided in the loading part 3 and automatically turned on when the decorative object 7 is loaded.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to stuffed animals that do not have a built-in sound generating device;
This article relates to a pedestal that detects the direction in which a person passes and impacts from the outside even when a decorative object such as a doll is placed on it, and generates multiple types of sounds in response to the detection results. (Prior Art) In recent years, stuffed animals with built-in sensors and sound generators that detect specific shocks and light have been put on the market. Therefore, when trying to make a wide variety of stuffed animals with different appearances having the above configuration, each stuffed animal must be equipped with a sensor and a sound generating device, making the cost of one stuffed animal extremely high. It was something. In addition, a stuffed animal toy with a certain appearance was designed to perform only certain sensing and sound generation operations, so it was not interesting once the user got used to it. In addition, the view of toys has recently been reconsidered. In other words, conventional toys move by winding up a spring or turning on a switch, and even dolls that do not have springs or switches have meaning only when children empathize with them. Without their active efforts, it would have been nothing more than a mere object. (Purpose of the Invention) The inventors of the present invention were established in view of the above-mentioned problems, and even if they are ordinary stuffed animals, dolls, or other decorations, they are sensitive to the loads caused by people passing by, impacts given by people, etc. and operate,
The technical challenge is to provide a pedestal that allows for a more positive emotional interaction that could not be achieved with conventional toys. (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, a pedestal according to the present invention includes a mounting section for removably mounting a plurality of types of decorations, and a mounting section for detecting external stimuli. The present invention is characterized by comprising: a detection means; and a change means for generating sound, light, movement, etc. in accordance with the detection result of the detection means. (Function) According to the present invention, the pedestal itself has means for detecting and changing external stimuli such as light, sound, and impact, so if a decoration such as a stuffed toy is placed on the pedestal, the stuffed toy, etc. Even if a decorative object does not have anything built-in, the decorative object has the function of detecting light, impact, etc. from the outside and generating changes in sound, light, vibration, etc. using a changing means in response to it. Can be done. Therefore, by simply providing the above-mentioned detection means and change means only on the pedestal, a wide variety of decorations can be used. (Example) Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a pedestal in which the present invention is implemented. This pedestal 1 has a base 5 equipped with a placing part 3, and as shown in FIG. 2, decorations 7 such as stuffed animals and dolls are placed on the placing part 3 in a replaceable manner. ．． A raised edge 9 is formed on the upper edge of the base 5, and the front surface 1
In order to detect the passing direction of a person passing in front of the front surface l1, two left and right detection optical sensors 13 and l5 are provided at horizontally distant positions, and is provided with an impact sensor 17 for detecting an impact applied to the decoration 7 placed on the placement section 3. Inside the pedestal 1, a sound generating device 19 (changing means) is provided which generates a plurality of types of sounds according to the detection results of the left and right detection optical sensors 13 and 15 and the impact sensor 17. The main switch 17a of the sound generating device 19 is provided on the placing section 3, and is configured to be turned on automatically when the ornament 7 is placed. Next, the above-mentioned internal device will be explained with reference to FIG. That is, the light detection signals from the left and right detection optical sensors 13 and 15 are input into the interior of the pedestal l, and the light detection signals from the left and right detection optical sensors 13 and l5 are input to
A left/right direction detection circuit 21 outputs a signal (R signal, L signal) indicating the passing direction of the person (object) passing in front of 1, ie, right direction 18 or left direction 20, and An impact level detection circuit 23 that inputs a signal according to the level and outputs two types of signals (H signal, L signal) depending on the level of the impact, the left and right direction detection circuit 2l and the impact level detection circuit A sound generating device 19 for generating four types of sounds according to signals from 23 is provided. In this embodiment, when a person passes the front surface 1) of the pedestal in the right direction l8, that is, when the R signal is supplied from the left-right direction detection circuit 2l, If a person passes in the left direction 20, that is, if an L signal is supplied from the left and right detection circuit 2l, a voice saying "Welcome" is generated, When a strong impact is applied to the decoration 7, that is, when an H signal is supplied from the impact level detection circuit 23, a voice saying "I want to go" is generated, and a weak impact is applied to the decoration 7. When the shock level is applied, that is, when the L signal is supplied from the shock level detection circuit 23, the system is configured to generate the sound "Konnichiwa". That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the sound generating device 19 receives signals from the left-right direction detection circuit 21i3 and the impact level detection circuit 23, and outputs the above-mentioned types of sound signals. The dedicated IC circuit 25 and the above I
It consists of an audio amplifier section 27 for amplifying the audio signal from the C circuit 25, and a slot 29 for converting the signal amplified by the audio amplifier section 27 into sound. Further, specific circuit examples of the left-right direction detection circuit 2l and the impact level detection circuit 23 are shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, respectively.
Although shown in the figure, the detection circuits 2l and 23 are not limited to the specific example described above, and various configurations are possible. Next, how to use the pedestal 1 will be explained. First, the above-mentioned pedestal l is installed in a corner of the store entrance, etc., so that the direction in which people enter the store is the above-mentioned right direction, and the opposite direction is the left direction. Then, a decoration 7 such as a stuffed toy that matches the atmosphere of the store is placed on the placing portion 3 of the installed pedestal l. Then, each time a customer enters or exits the doorway, the stuffed animal mentioned above will greet the customer. Additionally, if a customer touches the stuffed animal and applies a shock to it, it will react to the shock. Furthermore, the decorations 7 can be freely replaced to suit the atmosphere of the store. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the left-right direction detection means and the impact level detection means were provided together on one pedestal, but it goes without saying that they can be provided on separate pedestals. In addition, the pedestal changing means may be configured to vibrate the placing part 3 in response to detection by the sensor, thereby making the ornaments on the placing part 3 dance. In this case, the raised edge 9 prevents the decoration from falling off the base 5. (Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the present invention, the system senses people's comings and goings, shocks, etc., and responds with sounds, lights, movements, etc., and changes. You will be able to have more positive emotional contact with others than you would have been able to do otherwise. Additionally, multiple types of stuffed animals, dolls, and other decorations can be freely replaced to suit the surrounding atmosphere.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 and 2 are perspective views of a pedestal embodying the present invention, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a circuit provided inside the pedestal, and FIG. 4 is a detail of the sound generating device shown in FIG. 3. 5 is a detailed circuit diagram of the lateral direction detection circuit shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a detailed circuit diagram of the impact level detection circuit shown in FIG. 3. Code 1... Pedestal, 3... Placement part, 7... Decoration,
13, l5... Light sensor, l7... Shock sensor, 1
9...Speech generator, 2l...Left and right direction detection circuit,
23...Impact level detection circuit patent applicant Takara Co., Ltd. Agent
Patent Attorney Miki Segawa Husband...A Self E 3 ゜ & Ward 7... Ga#豐tllf...-tc冫size

Claims (6)

[Claims] (1) A placing part for placing multiple types of decorations on the table in a replaceable manner, a detection means for detecting external stimuli, and a device that generates sounds, lights, and moves according to the detection results of the detection means. A pedestal characterized in that it is equipped with a changing means for changing the shape and the like. (2) The pedestal according to claim 1, wherein the detection means comprises a left-right direction detection means that uses light to detect the passing direction of an object passing in front of the pedestal. (3) The detection means comprises impact level detection means for detecting the level of impact applied to the decoration placed on the placement section. pedestal. (4) The pedestal according to claim (1), wherein the changing means is configured to generate different types of sounds depending on the passing direction of the object detected by the left-right direction detecting means. . (5) The pedestal according to claim 1, wherein the changing means is configured to generate different types of sounds according to the level of impact detected by the impact level detecting means. (6) The pedestal according to claim (1), wherein the ornament is a stuffed animal or a doll.