JPH0341918A - Shower device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enhance the production effect generated by light and music, etc., by providing a music element detecting means, and a light source controller for varying at least one of a flickering period of a light source, the quantity of light or its color, based on a signal from the musical tone element detecting means. CONSTITUTION:For instance, a compact disk player 7 is operated from a remote control of a shower room, a musical tone signal is generated. By a zero volt switch 9 and a counter 10, a pitch being a musical tone element is detected at every pulse interval (ts). A light source controller 12 controls the quantity of light of a light source 12 in accordance with a result of counting of the counter 10, and varies it by interlocking with the musical tone signal. Also, the light source 12 is constituted of three pieces of fluorescent lamps for emitting light beams in red, blue and green being the three primary colors of light, and by adjusting the brightness of three pieces of fluorescent lamps by each separate degree, a color of light synthesized by containing neutral tints is obtained, and a splendid production can be obtained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shower device that enhances the effects of light, music, and the like.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, with the development of hot water supply technology, showers have been installed in most bathrooms, and the shower culture has been increasing when it comes to bathing. Moreover, in addition to simply washing away sweat and dirt from the body, there is a growing demand for refreshment, comfort, and fun.

Conventionally, regarding this type of shower device, for example,
;As shown in Figure 3 shown in the f-2b5 Kansho bulletin,
The amount of hot water or the temperature of the hot water is changed using a signal that changes over time, and the change in the amount of hot water or the temperature of the hot water is displayed on a display device such as a level meter with a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged as shown in Figure 4. Another method is to provide a pine surge effect due to changes in the time and place of shower use, and to notify the user of changes in the amount of hot water using a display device, thereby improving the usability. Apart from this, Tokukai Shohyaku Iryu♂! As shown in Fig. 5 shown in Publication No. e, a signal generator 1 sends out a signal that changes over time, such as the scale or rhythm of a musical score, and operates a temperature controller 2 or a water flow controller 3. In addition to changing the hot water temperature or the amount of hot water supplied, the sound generating body 6, such as a speaker installed in the shower remote control box 5 in the bathroom, is driven via the sound wave generating circuit 4.
The melody of a musical score was played in the bathroom, and the amount of hot water in the shower was changed accordingly.

Invention tries to solve! However, in this type of conventional configuration, the amount of shower water is simply changed musically, a melody sound is emitted by a sounding body, and changes in the amount of water are displayed on a display device, so it is not easy to use the so-called disco. It was not possible to create a chic mood or enjoy the solemn atmosphere of classical music music through sound and light.

Is the present invention applicable to such conventional methods? To solve the problem R and aims to provide a shower device with high performance effects using light, music, etc.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the shower apparatus of the present invention includes: a discharge port for discharging hot water; a musical sound signal generating means; a sounding body such as a speaker; a light source; and the musical sound signal generating means. musical tone element detection means for detecting at least one musical tone element of pitch or loudness of the musical tone signal; and at least one of the blinking period, light amount, or color of the light source based on the musical tone element signal from the musical tone element detection means. The shower device is equipped with a variable light source controller.

According to the above-described structure, the user can listen to music from a musical tone signal generating means such as a compact disc player or a cassette tape player using a sounding device such as a speaker, and listen to changes in the volume or pitch of the music. This changes the flashing cycle of the light source such as a strobe, changes the color of the light source, or changes the brightness of the light source, so that the atmosphere of the entire shower room is created with sound and light. It becomes.

Embodiment Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 7 represents a compact disc for recording music and a compact disc player as a player for the same, as an example of musical tone signal generating means. When the compact disc player 7 is operated, a musical tone signal is output. This musical tone signal is inputted to musical tone element detection means 8. The musical tone element detecting means 8 comprises a zero volt switch 9 and a counter 10 for counting the output of the zero volt switch 9. The counting result of the counter IO is manually input to the light source control H5. The light source controller 11 has a microcomputer and an oscillator that oscillates at a constant period, and each time a pulse signal from the oscillator is input, a counter l is input.
The counting result of O is read and based on the counting result, a light source control output corresponding to the counting result is sent to the optical fan 12. The light R12 that illuminates a shower room, such as a hand shower 13 or an overhead shower 14, provided with outlets 15 and 16 for discharging hot water is integrally formed with a speaker 17, which is an example of a sounding body.

In the above configuration, when the compact disc player 7 is operated from the shower room remote control 18 installed in the shower room, a musical tone signal is generated.

The zero-crossing of this musical tone signal is detected by the zero-volt switch 9, and the number of zero-crossings is counted by the counter 10. The microcomputer reads the counting result of the counter IO at every oscillation pulse interval of the zero oscillator, that is, every oscillation period ts. That is, with the zero volt switch 9 and the counter 10,
Pitch (sound height) which is a musical tone element at every pulse interval ts
is being detected. In other words, high frequencies have higher frequencies and more zero crossings than low temperatures. In the light source controller 11, the amount of light, so-called brightness, of the light source 12 is controlled according to the count result of the counter 10. For example, the brightness of a fluorescent lamp can be varied by changing the pulse width of the applied voltage using inverter control. In other words, the pulse width is varied by the light source controller 11 in conjunction with the count result of the counter IO, so that the brightness of the fluorescent lamp, which is the light source, changes in conjunction with the musical tone signal.

In addition, the light source 12 is controlled by three fluorescent lamps that emit red, blue, and green, which are the three primary colors of light, and the brightness of the three fluorescent lamps is adjusted at different degrees according to the musical tone signal. By doing this, you can obtain a synthesized light color including intermediate colors,
Great performances are possible.

In addition, a so-called strobe lamp is used as the light source 12, and the signal from the zero-volt switch 9 is converted into a strobe light output by the light source controller 11 and outputted to the light source 12, so that the strobe light source is activated in response to the musical tone signal. It has the effect of blinking, making it easy to create a discotic mood.

Furthermore, by integrating the light source 12 and the speaker 17, which is the sounding body, the installation work can be easily done with less man-hours, and by integrating the light source and the sounding body, which require moisture resistance, the number of moisture-proof sealing parts can be reduced. It also has the effect of improving moisture-proof safety. Furthermore, the effect of producing sound and light from the same place can also be obtained. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, by constructing a panel 19 with shower piping attached to which the sounding body 17, light source 12, shower room remote control 18, etc. are all assembled together, it is possible to efficiently produce the product in a factory, and also to prevent moisture and other problems. This has the effect of making it easier to ensure quality.

Furthermore, the shower room remote control 18 shown in FIG. 2 can freely select either a compact disc or a cassette tape as the source of the musical sound signal, and can also start, stop, and adjust the volume as desired.

You can also choose whether to select pitch or loudness for musical sound elements, and choose whether to change the brightness, color, or flashing cycle of the lighting. In addition, although the range of change in pitch and loudness varies depending on the music, the degree of change in the brightness or blinking cycle of the light source 12 also changes with the shower room remote control 18.
You can adjust it according to your preference. Furthermore, by arranging the speakers 17 integrated with the lighting 12 as a light source on both sides of the overhead shower outlet 16, both sound and light act in a stereo effect, making the shower more powerful and enjoyable for the user.

As described above, according to this embodiment, while playing the music of one's choice through the speaker 17, the brightness of the lighting, the color of the lighting, or the period of flashing of the strobe light changes in accordance with the change in the melody of the music. The light hits the entire shower room or the hot water in the shower, creating a variety of unique moods ranging from a disco style to a solemn atmosphere, and has the effect of creating a fun and never-boring shower experience.

In the above embodiment, pitch is detected as a musical tone element, but
A similar effect can be obtained by detecting other elements such as loudness. Furthermore, similar effects can be obtained by using a compact disc player, a cassette tape player, etc., as well as other types of musical sound generating means such as a television, radio, and video. In either case, an enjoyable shower device can be realized by changing the sound and lighting in accordance with changes in the musical tone elements of the musical tone signal.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the shower device of the present invention provides the following effects.

(1) A discharge port for discharging '1FJt water, a musical tone signal generating means, a sounding body such as a speaker, a light source, and a musical tone for detecting musical tone elements such as the pitch or loudness of the musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means. Since the shower device is equipped with an element detecting means and a light source controller that varies the blinking cycle, light intensity, or color of the light source based on the musical tone element signal from the musical tone element detecting means, the synergistic effect of changes in music and light is obtained. The effect is that you can enjoy a pleasant shower experience.

(2) The brightness, color, and flashing cycle of the light can be changed in response to changes in the musical tone elements of the musical tone signal, making it possible to create a wide variety of unique moods, from disco to solemn atmospheres. A unique effect can be obtained.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a shower device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partial external view of the same shower device, and FIG. 3 is a characteristic diagram showing changes in water amount of a conventional shower device. FIG. 4 is an external view of a display device of a conventional shower device, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the countries in which the conventional shower device is constructed. 7... Musical tone generation means, 8... Musical tone element detection means, 11... Light source controller, 12...
...Light source, 15...Discharge port, 16...
Discharge port, 17... sounding body.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A discharge port for discharging hot water, a musical tone signal generating means, a sounding body such as a speaker, a light source, and a musical tone element detecting means for detecting at least one musical tone element of pitch or loudness of the musical tone signal from the musical tone signal generating means. and a light source controller that varies at least one of the blinking cycle, light amount, or color of the light source based on the musical tone element signal from the musical tone element detection means.