KR100300094B1 - Data input device of electronic automation equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a plurality of input buttons having a plurality of holes uniformly arranged, a braille driver for displaying braille by raising a corresponding header pin according to a control signal, and a control signal transmitted to the braille driver to transmit a predetermined braille to a corresponding keyboard The present invention relates to a data input device for an electronic automation device including a control unit for displaying a display device and controlling other peripheral devices according to the inputted information. In order to further improve the quality of service for customers with visual impairments.

Description

Data input device of electronic automation equipment

The present invention relates to an input device for the visually impaired. More particularly, the present invention relates to a data input device for the visually impaired, which is capable of inputting specific information by providing braille in an electronic system used by most of the public.

Recently, due to the remarkable growth of electronic information technology and the convenience of storage and editing, most administrative tasks are conducted by computers, and financial institutions are also introducing a cash dispenser to reduce manpower and time due to its convenience and work efficiency. In this information age, social care and customer service for the visually impaired are also being promoted to expand public facilities for the disabled, and FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a conventional automatic teller machine for the visually impaired.

As shown in the figure, a guide 12 for informing predetermined information to the corresponding customer is attached to the front center of the financial automation device 10. In this case, the guide 12 contains contents necessary for use, such as a method of using the financial automation device 10, a card that is used for financial services, and the like. The front and right side of the financial automation device 10 is equipped with a card entrance 14 is a cash or credit card entrance and exit, the lower portion of the notice 12 is a display screen for visually displaying the progress of the financial business ( 16) and a keyboard 18, which is a means for inputting data, is located at a position adjacent thereto.

In addition, a cash exit 20 is provided at the bottom of the display screen 16 to which cash is paid to the customer, and a transaction statement exit 22 for outputting a transaction statement according to a predetermined form is located on the right side of the cash exit 20. Located in

On the other hand, for the visually impaired, a first braille pad 24a in which predetermined guide data is imprinted in Braille is mounted on the right side of the display screen 16, and a second braille pad 24b is provided in the card entrance ( 14) is mounted on top.

Referring to the function and operation of the financial automation device having such a configuration as follows.

Operations such as cash withdrawal, balance inquiry, account transfer, etc., are processed using the automated teller machine 10 without going to a bank. First, the customer reads and reads the guidance 12 containing the information necessary for use, and then slides his card into the card entrance 14 automatically enters by operation of the device.

Recognizing the card information of the customer, the automated teller machine 10 requires the customer to input a password and a desired service to confirm the identity of the customer. A customer who is requested to input a password and a desired service through the display screen 16 inputs a password and a necessary service of the card using the keyboard 18. Subsequently, the automated teller machine 10 sends the inputted information to the host and requests verification of the inputted information. When receiving the signal that the input information of the customer from the host is valid, the automated teller machine 10 performs the service required by the customer. That is, if the customer requests a cash withdrawal of 100,000 won in his account, he pays 100,000 won through the cash outlet 24 and outputs a transaction statement through the transaction statement outlet 22.

On the other hand, the first braille pad 24a and the second braille pad 24b provided with guide braille in the automated teller machine 10 are installed for the purpose of relieving inconvenience for the visually impaired.

However, in the case of the braille provided in the conventional automated teller machine as described above, since only one or two fixed characters can be imprinted on the resin or the like, only the function guide of the device can be performed. It is virtually impossible to use the automated teller machine by inputting various data, confirming it, and not knowing the output result of the input data. In addition, even if the voice recognition system is mounted on the automated teller machine, general data can be input and output through voice, but there is a problem that there is no means for inputting personal security information such as a password.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems described above, and receives the voice guidance to enable the visually impaired to use the electronic automated devices by their own power, so that it can be converted to a number braille or Hangul braille or alphabet braille In addition to the above braille support, an object of the present invention is to provide a data input device of an electronic automation device that can input personal security data.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a typical financial automation device.

2 is a plan view showing a plane of a keyboard provided with braille in accordance with the present invention;

3 is a cross-sectional view of the braille support keyboard shown in FIG. 2 taken 3-3 ';

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state that the braille projection on the braille support keyboard.

Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the automated teller machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a flow chart showing the operation of the automated teller machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an elevator according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a flow chart showing the operation of the elevator according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a personal computer according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

34: Braille support keyboard 34a: Braille input button

34b: Braille button 34c: Braille button

54: control section 56: monitor

58: printer 60: interface

62: speaker 64: host

The data input device of the electronic automation device of the present invention for achieving the above object includes a sensor for sensing the approach of a person; A voice storage unit for storing predetermined guide voice data; A voice output unit for outputting voice data stored in the voice storage unit; A display value of each corresponding button is displayed in braille, a plurality of data input buttons to which the display value can be converted, a braille selection button for selecting whether to form braille on the surface of the data input button, and the data input button A braille support keyboard having a braille conversion button for converting a display value on a surface; When the sensor detects a person's approach, the guide voice data is output through the speaker, and when the braille selection button of the braille support keyboard is selected, the display value of each data input button is displayed in braille, and the braille is displayed. When the conversion button is selected, the control unit converts the display value of each data input button and processes a predetermined task according to the input value of the data input button.

Another feature of the invention is a plurality of data input buttons that display value of each corresponding button is displayed in Braille, and that display value can be converted; A braille selection button for selecting whether or not to form braille on the surface of the data input button, a braille conversion button for converting a display value on the surface of the data input button; And a controller for displaying the display value of the data input button in braille when the braille selection button is selected, and converting the display value of each data input button when the braille conversion button is selected. To provide.

Another feature of the invention is a computer body having a sound card for providing a sound input and output port; A data input device for applying to an electronic automation device including a speaker connected to an output port of the sound card to output sound; A plurality of braille support keyboards including a plurality of data input buttons on which display values of the corresponding buttons are displayed in braille, and which display values can be converted, and a braille conversion button for converting display values on the data input button surface; ; A voice storage unit for storing voice data corresponding to each character; Connected to the input terminal of the sound card of the braille support keyboard and the computer main body to detect characters input by combining the phonemes input from the braille support keyboard, and then input the voice data of the corresponding characters from the voice data stored in the voice storage unit. The present invention provides a data input device for an electronic automation device including a control circuit input to a sound card of the computer main body and output through the speaker.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the first to third embodiments of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]

In the first embodiment, the braille support keyboard is applied to the automatic teller machine. Referring to FIG. 2, which is a plan view of the braille support keyboard, the braille support keyboard 34 has four braille input buttons 34a arranged in a row. It has a 4x4 structure in which four braille input buttons 34a are arranged. At this time, the upper surface of each braille input button (34a) is formed with a plurality of small holes (hole). In addition, one button of the braille support input button 34a becomes a braille selection button 34b, and the other button becomes a braille conversion button 34c. That is, all of the buttons except the special function buttons, such as the braille selection button 34b and the braille conversion button 34c, become the braille support input button 34a.

The functions of the braille-supported keyboard are as follows.

The braille support keyboard 34 shown in FIG. 2 is also arranged in 4 × 4, but the number of keyboard buttons can be increased or decreased as needed, and one of the keyboard buttons is designated as the braille selection button 34b. , And designate another one to be used as the braille conversion button 34c. The braille selection button 34b is a button for selecting braille. When the button is pressed, the braille is projected on the braille input button 34a through the hole. The braille conversion button 34c is a button for selecting one of numbers, Korean, and alphabet. When the button 34c is pressed once, each of the buttons 34a is converted from the initial number to Braille. The Hangul braille is converted to alphabetic braille, and if pressed again, it returns to the initial number Braille. At this time, the conversion order of the braille conversion button 34c is variable in design.

Such a braille-supported keyboard will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3 taken along the line 3-3 'of FIG. 2.

3 is a cross-sectional view showing one input button, wherein the upper surface of the input button 34a is covered with a protective pad 36, and a key button 38 is provided in a state in which it is in close contact with the protective pad 36. As shown in FIG. At this time, the key button 38 has a plurality of holes formed vertically, the key button 38 has a support (38a) in the vertical direction of the lower center, the protective pad 36 is covered over the front To protect the keyboard from moisture and debris. A printed wiring board 40 (hereinafter, referred to as a PCB) spaced apart by a predetermined distance below the key button 38 is positioned, and a braille driving unit 49 is mounted below the keyed button 38. At this time, the PCB 40 and the braille driver 49 are located at positions corresponding to the plurality of holes of the key button 38. In addition, the braille driver 49 is provided with first to fourth header pins 46d to 49d, respectively, and each header pin penetrates the hole of the PCB 40 to the uppermost hole of the key button 38. do. In addition, the braille driving part 49 is surrounded by a material for electrical shielding on the outside 42, so as not to provide noise to the circuit of the PCB 40 located nearby.

In this case, the shielding material is a conductive material such as copper.

In addition, each of the headers 46-49 has a structure in which one header pin and two electromagnets are respectively built in the pin receiving portions 46a-49a. In other words. A first header pin 46d, a first electromagnet 46b, and a second electromagnet 46c are embedded in the first pin receiving portion 46a, and a second header pin 47b in the second pin receiving portion 47a. And a third electromagnet 47c and a fourth electromagnet 47d. In addition, a third header pin 48d, a fifth electromagnet 48b, and a sixth electromagnet 48c are embedded in the third pin receiving portion 48a, and a fourth header is provided in the fourth pin receiving portion 49a. The pin 49d, the seventh electromagnet 49d, and the eighth electromagnet 49c are embedded. Although not shown in the drawings, terminals for applying a voltage are respectively provided on the first to eighth electromagnets 46d-49c, and coils connected to the terminals are wound by a predetermined number of times.

In addition, under the first to eighth electromagnets 46b to 49c, there is a supporting plate 44 for supporting them, and a support 38a of the key button 38 is coupled at the center of the supporting plate 44 to input buttons. Is pressed together. At this time, the first and second springs 45a and 45b are installed below the support plate 44 to provide elastic force when the key button 38 is pressed, and to provide elastic force even if the spring is not as described above. do.

The state in which the braille is provided to the one input button 34a having such a structure will be described with reference to FIG. 4 as follows.

4 is a cross-sectional view of a work input button showing a state in which braille is displayed, and when a user presses the braille selection button 34b to receive braille, the characters of the corresponding button are displayed on all button surfaces of the braille support keyboard. Braille is supported. In other words, a voltage is applied so that the two electromagnets inside the braille driver 49 have the same polarity in order to display the braille corresponding to the surface of the one input button 34a. Therefore, the upper and lower two electromagnets are pushed to each other, so that the electromagnet on the upper side and the header pin coupled thereto rise up to a position higher than the key button. At this time, the uppermost part of the raised plurality of header pins functions as a braille on the surface of the key button, and the height at which the header pins rise can be a level that can be perceived by the visually impaired by the touch. In addition, although the drawing shown in FIG. 4 appears to rise only four because it is a cross-section, it is possible to display any braille because the header pin has a plurality of matrices in plan view. On the other hand, when pressing the braille conversion button 34c as described above, the header pin is raised again to return the raised header pin to its original position according to the control signal and form a braille suitable for the conversion type. In other words, the position of the header pin is initialized and then reset to suit the braille type to be converted.

An embodiment in which the braille support keyboard 34 as described above is mounted on a financial automation device is as follows.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an automated teller machine employing a braille assisted keyboard, in which a braille assisted keyboard 34 provided as an input means for both visually impaired and visually impaired persons is connected to the controller 54 to detect a person's approach. The first sensor S1 output as the electric signal is connected to the control unit 54. In this case, the first sensor S1 is a human body detecting sensor. In addition, a monitor 56 for displaying the work processing contents, a printer 58 for outputting a transaction statement after the work processing is completed, and a speaker 62 for outputting a guide voice to a customer are provided at the output terminal of the controller 54. Each is connected. The first voice ROM 35 in which the guide voice data is stored may be embedded in the controller, and may be a guide voice, such as a hard disk, a flash ROM, or a ROM. The host 64, which is located at a remote location and verifies personal information input by the customer, is connected to the output terminal of the controller 54 through the interface 60.

In this case, the interface 60 and the host 64 are connected by a telephone line or a dedicated line, and may be wirelessly connected as necessary.

The operation and function of the system having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 6 as a flowchart.

As a first step ST110, it is a step of determining whether a person approaches a financial automatic device through an electrical signal output from the first sensor S1. At this time, the first sensor (S1) is preferably a human body detection sensor, it can be implemented if the sensor that can detect the approach of a person, such as an infrared sensor.

In the second step ST115, the user is informed that the braille is provided to the customer who has approached the automated teller machine in a pre-recorded voice. For example, 'If you want to be provided with braille, please press the braille button on the top left'.

As the third step ST120, it is determined whether the customer has selected the braille in the second step. That is, it is determined whether the user has pressed the braille input button.

As the fourth step ST125, if the customer has not requested braille, the braille is not provided because the person is visually normal.

As a fifth step ST130, the visually impaired person guides the input contents by voice. For example, the voice prompt 'Please enter your password'.

As a sixth step ST135, it is a step which reconfirms whether input was completed in the state which a customer wants. For example, "If the information you entered is correct, press the OK button. If it is wrong, press the Modify button." You can ask the customer a voice question. If there is a part input by mistake, or if the mind changes in the middle, the process branches to the fifth step ST130.

As a seventh step ST140, a step of asking the customer whether or not to print the transaction details and recognizing the customer's input is made. If the customer does not want to print the transaction details, the customer is informed of the transaction details, that is, the contents of the transaction statement by voice.

In an eighth step ST145, the transaction details of the customer are printed in accordance with a predetermined transaction specification form. Preferably, the blind person is provided with a braille transactional statement.

Therefore, in order to maximize the service for the visually impaired customer, it is possible to receive financial services by the braille button in order to select the braille input by voice support rather than the usual keyboard input method, as well as the character input by a simple braille button In addition, the braille support keyboard has a braille conversion button that can convert braille display contents into Braille → Hangul Braille → Alphabet Braille order, so that the visually impaired can receive services provided by the terminal. .

Second Embodiment

In the second embodiment, the braille support keyboard is applied to an elevator by using a braille button, and similar to the first embodiment is omitted or briefly described.

7 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an elevator according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a braille button 70 and a second sensor S2 for detecting opening and closing of an elevator door are provided at an input terminal of the controller 72. Each is connected. In addition, the second voice ROM 76 storing the guide voice for the visually impaired is interconnected with the controller 72. A speaker SP1 for outputting the contents of the second voice ROM 76 and a display unit 74 for displaying the number of current floors and the number of reserved floors are connected to the output terminal of the control unit 72, respectively.

The operation flow of the elevator having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 8 as a flowchart.

As a first step ST220, it is determined whether the occupant is occupied by detecting whether the door of the elevator is opened through the second sensor S2. At this time, even more preferably, a sensor for detecting a person's approach is installed together with the second sensor (S2).

As the second step ST230, the passenger of the elevator is informed by voice that the braille for the visually impaired is provided.

As a third step ST240, it is determined whether the occupant of the elevator requests the provision of braille.

As the fourth step ST250, if the occupant does not request the provision of the braille in the third step ST240, the braille is not provided because it is time normal.

As a fifth step ST260, the target floor is input using a braille button while receiving voice guidance, and the input target floor is confirmed by voice. For example, the voice prompt, 'Please enter the number of floors you want to go', and if the customer enters the '5' floor, the voice prompt: 'The floor entered by the customer is 5 floors'.

As a sixth step ST270, the visually impaired person is informed to the visually impaired that the elevator door is opened upon arrival at the target floor.

Third Embodiment

The third embodiment employs a braille support keyboard module including a braille support keyboard, a control circuit, and a voice ROM as an input means of a personal computer. For the sake of clarity, a description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 9 illustrates a configuration in which a braille support keyboard module for the visually impaired is installed in a personal computer according to a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein one end of the braille support keyboard 90 is a keyboard of a computer body 92 (hereinafter referred to as a PC body). It is connected to the connection terminal. In addition, one end of the braille support keyboard 90 is also connected to one end of the control circuit 94, and one end of the control circuit 94 is also connected to the third voice ROM 96.

The braille support keyboard module 100 is composed of the braille support keyboard 90, the control circuit 94, and the third voice ROM 96, and the output port of the sound card built into the PC main body 92 is provided. 2 speakers SP2 are connected.

The function of each device as described above is as follows.

The braille support keyboard 90 is a computer keyboard composed of a plurality of input buttons having the same cross-sectional structure as described above, and the third voice ROM 96 is a memory device in which each voice corresponding to braille is stored. The control circuit 94 is a circuit incorporating a character combination function, and combines the phonemes input from the braille support keyboard 90 to determine the input character and to thereby correspond to the voice data of the third voice ROM 96. This device outputs. At this time, the power of the braille-support keyboard 90 uses the power of the PC main body 92 supplied through the keyboard connector like a normal keyboard. On the other hand, the speaker may be embedded in the braille-supported keyboard module 100, so that the characters input at the same time as the keyboard input is notified to the visually impaired by the user without undergoing software setting of the computer.

The operation of the third embodiment having such a configuration will be described below.

After the braille support keyboard module 100 is connected to the PC main body 92, power is applied, and the booting procedure is completed, the guide voice stored in the third voice ROM 96 is transmitted through the second speaker SP2. Is output. Input the required data according to the pre-stored voice, and enter the input completion signal, the voice guides the input. Preferably, if the software for supporting the braille support keyboard module 100 is developed, the range of use will be further widened.

On the other hand, the keyboard and key buttons of the first to third embodiments described above have the same cross-sectional structure of each keyboard button, but the number of arrangements is different, and the functions of peripheral devices related to the braille-supported keyboard are also different. In other words, the number of input buttons of the automatic teller machine is sufficient to have 4 × 4 arrangements, but the number of computer input buttons needs to be larger than that.In the case of elevator key buttons, depending on the number of floors, if the building is about 10 floors, the number of input buttons is 3 ×. 5 would be an array.

The central idea of the present invention is not limited to the first to third embodiments disclosed as described above, and more various applications are possible, such as an automatic ticket issuance system for theaters and schools, an automatic ticket issuance system for theaters and trains, and the like. As will become possible, various modifications of the present embodiment should also be considered to be within the scope of the present invention.

According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention as described above, firstly, the visually impaired society can be operated by a computer system terminal by using a keyboard supporting voice support and two or more types of character braille. Increase adaptability and maximize service to blind customers.

Second, the business can further improve the quality of service to customers by resolving the grievances of blind customers in the blind spot of the information society.

Third, it is possible to expand the psychological ties associated with the use of public facilities by the blind and visually impaired without using separate facilities for the blind.

Claims (10)

A sensor for detecting a person's approach; A voice storage unit for storing predetermined guide voice data; A voice output unit for outputting voice data stored in the voice storage unit; A display value of each corresponding button is displayed in braille, a plurality of data input buttons to which the display value can be converted, a braille selection button for selecting whether to form braille on the surface of the data input button, and the data input button A braille support keyboard having a braille conversion button for converting a display value on a surface; When the sensor detects a human approach, guide voice data is output through the voice output unit, and when a braille selection button of the braille support keyboard is selected, the display value of each data input button is displayed in braille. And a control unit for converting a display value of each data input button when a braille conversion button is selected, and processing a predetermined task according to the input value of the data input button. According to claim 1, A plurality of holes formed on the surface of each button of the braille support keyboard, A plurality of braille forming body corresponding to each hole that can be raised and lowered on the surface of each button through each hole, And means for driving a braille forming body, wherein the control unit controls the driving means. The data input device of an electronic automation device according to claim 2, wherein the driving means comprises a first electromagnet positioned at the lower end of the braille forming body and a second electromagnet facing the first electromagnet. The data input device of claim 2, wherein a portion including the surface of the button is supported by a lower pedestal, and an elastic means is provided below the pedestal. The data input device of claim 1, wherein the voice storage unit is one of a hard disk, a flash ROM, and a ROM. A display value of each corresponding button is displayed in braille, a plurality of data input buttons to which the display value can be converted, a braille selection button for selecting whether or not to form braille on the surface of the data input button, and the data input button A braille conversion button for converting a display value on a surface, and if the braille selection button is selected, display the display value of the data input button in braille; and convert the display value of each data input button if the braille conversion button is selected. Data input device of an electronic automation device including a control unit (Correction) The method according to claim 6, wherein each button comprises: a plurality of holes formed in the surface, a plurality of braille forming bodies corresponding to the holes that can be raised and lowered on the surface of each button through the holes; And means for driving a braille forming body, wherein the control unit controls the driving means. (Correction) The data input device according to claim 7, wherein the driving means comprises a first electromagnet positioned at the lower end of each button and a second electromagnet facing the first electromagnet. (Correction) The data input device according to claim 6, wherein the part including the button is supported by a lower pedestal, and an elastic means is provided below the pedestal. A data input device for application to an electronic automation device including a computer body having a sound card providing a sound input / output port and a speaker connected to an output port of the sound card to output sound, wherein the display value of each corresponding button is changed. A plurality of braille support keyboards including a plurality of data input buttons which are displayed in Braille and whose display values can be converted, a braille converting button for converting display values on the surface of the data input buttons, and a voice corresponding to each character A voice stored in the voice storage unit, connected to the input terminal of the braille support keyboard and the sound card of the computer main body, and detects characters input by combining the phonemes input from the braille support keyboard, and then stores the voice stored in the voice storage unit. The voice data of the corresponding character among the data is inputted to the sound card of the computer body. Data input device of an electronic automation device including a control circuit for output through a speaker.