KR100421089B1 - Conversation type toy have function of finger print recognition - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an interactive toy having a fingerprint recognition function, comprising: a fingerprint input means for inputting a fingerprint to a toy, and a signal input / output means for inputting / outputting an AV (video / audio) signal and an instrument control signal. By registering the user's fingerprint, allowing users to register input and output of AV signals, and operating the toy by the instrument control signal according to the fingerprint recognition result, the product's productability, purchasing power, and utilization are expanded. .

Description

Interactive toy with fingerprint recognition {CONVERSATION TYPE TOY HAVE FUNCTION OF FINGER PRINT RECOGNITION}

The present invention relates to a toy, and more particularly, to an interactive toy having a fingerprint recognition function capable of receiving a user's fingerprint and inputting or outputting a voice or an image according to the input fingerprint.

In general, toys are toys that young children play with, in the form of miniature miniature models of fixed or actuated dolls shaped like humans, animals or cartoon characters, and large objects such as buildings, cars or airplanes. Miniature), imitation swords and guns, there are many kinds, such a toy of the fixed type as shown in FIG.

However, the above-mentioned conventional toys are generally fixed so that even if they do not move or move, they only repeat simple movements, which are not helpful for brain development or emotional development of children who use them. Research is being actively conducted to expand the utilization of toys and to improve the merchandise by incorporating various functions that can help their brain development and emotional cultivation.

The present invention, as part of the research as described above, by including the fingerprint recognition function and the input and output functions of the AV signal and the instrument control signal in the toy, with a fingerprint recognition function that can expand the utilization of the toy and improve the merchandise and purchasing power The purpose is to provide interactive toys.

1 is a perspective view showing a conventional general toy,

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an interactive toy with a fingerprint recognition function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,

3 is an external perspective view illustrating a state in which an external peripheral device is connected to an interactive toy having a fingerprint recognition function shown in FIG. 2;

4 is a schematic control block diagram of an interactive toy having a fingerprint recognition function shown in FIG. 2;

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing an interactive toy with a fingerprint recognition function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

1: toy body 2, 100: fingerprint input

3: display part 4: microphone

5: speaker 6: keypad

10: fingerprint input unit 20: fingerprint recognition unit

30: signal input unit 40: control unit

50: memory 60: TTS

70; Signal output

Interactive toys with a fingerprint recognition function according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the fingerprint processing means for inputting a fingerprint and comparing the input fingerprint with a registered fingerprint, and a signal for inputting a key signal or a video or audio signal Input means, a signal output means for outputting a video or audio signal, a storage unit for storing video or audio signals, and a result of comparing a fingerprint in the fingerprint processing means or a key signal input through the signal input means It is configured to include a control unit for controlling the operation of the input and output of the video or audio signal and toys, characterized in that to perform different operations by the control of the control unit according to the input fingerprint.

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

Figure 2 is an external perspective view showing an interactive toy with a fingerprint recognition function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, as can be seen with reference to the same figure, interactive with a fingerprint recognition function according to an embodiment of the present invention The toy includes a doll body 1 of a predetermined form (for example, an animal), a fingerprint input unit 2 attached to the front portion of the doll body 1, a display unit 3, a microphone 4, and a speaker 5 ) And the keypad 6.

Here, the fingerprint input unit 2 is to scan the image of the fingerprint when the user is in close contact with the fingerprint portion of the finger and converts into an electrical signal, the display unit 3 is to display the image, liquid crystal display element type display unit Preference is given to using.

The microphone 4 converts an input voice into an electric voice signal, the speaker 5 converts the electric voice signal into an audible voice signal, and the keypad 6 recognizes the fingerprint of the present invention. It is provided with a plurality of key buttons for operating an interactive toy with a function, and when the user operates the key buttons, a corresponding key signal is generated.

The interactive toy having the fingerprint recognition function of the present invention configured as described above can be seen with reference to FIG. 3, such as a keyboard (KB) for inputting a key signal or a camcorder (Camcoder (CC)) for inputting an AV signal or a television (Television). External peripherals such as TV) can be used.

On the other hand, Figure 4 is a schematic control block diagram of the interactive toy with a fingerprint recognition function shown in Figure 2, as can be seen with reference to the same figure, the control of the interactive toy with a fingerprint recognition function according to the present invention The block is composed of a fingerprint input unit 10, a fingerprint recognition unit 20, a signal input unit 30, a control unit 40, a storage unit 50, a TTS unit 60 and a signal output unit 70.

The fingerprint input unit 10 includes a fingerprint input unit 2 attached to the body 1, and converts the image of the fingerprint scanned through the fingerprint input unit 2 into digital image data of the fingerprint form. The fingerprint recognition unit 20 compares the fingerprint image data converted by the fingerprint input unit 10 with the fingerprint data registered in the storage unit 40 and controls the comparison result signal corresponding to the comparison result. Enter

The signal input unit 30 receives a key signal and an AV signal input from the microphone 4 and the keypad 6 of the body 1 or an external peripheral device (for example, a keyboard or a camcorder). The key signal input from the keyboard of the external input among the input key signals is converted into the corresponding character data of the digital form, and the analog signal of the input AV signal is converted into the data of the digital form.

The controller 40 receives a fingerprint input through the fingerprint input unit 10 according to a comparison result signal input from the fingerprint recognition unit 20 and a key signal from the keypad 6 input through the signal input unit 30. The character and AV data input through the data and signal input unit 30 are stored in the storage unit 50, and the character data stored in the storage unit 50 is applied to the TTS unit 60 or the storage unit 50 is stored. Is applied to the signal output unit 70.

The storage unit 50 stores fingerprint data input through the fingerprint input unit 10 and text and AV data input through the signal input unit 30. The stored fingerprint data, text and AV data are read out according to the control signal from the controller 40 and transferred to the controller 40.

The TTS unit 60 includes a conversion algorithm for converting text data into a voice signal, converts the text data output from the controller 40 into a voice signal, and applies the converted signal to the signal output unit 70. Here, the voice signal converted from the TTS unit 60 may be output through the speaker 5 attached to the toy body 1 through the signal output unit 70 or an external peripheral device (for example, a television, etc.). Can be.

The signal output unit 70 outputs the AV data read out from the storage unit 50. The analog output terminal converts the AV data into an analog signal and outputs the digital signal. Output the signal. In addition, the signal output unit 70 is configured to output an operation signal for operating the toy applied from the control unit 40, and when the toy to which the present invention is applied is an operating toy, the signal is output to an actuator for operating the toy. Can be operated to operate the toy.

An operation example of the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

First, when a user's fingerprint is to be registered, when a key button for registering a fingerprint is operated in the keypad 6, a corresponding key signal is generated from the keypad 6 and the control unit 40 through the signal input unit 30. ) Is entered.

The control unit 40 switches to the fingerprint registration mode for registering the fingerprint by the key signal input from the keypad 6, and the control signal for receiving the fingerprint through the fingerprint recognition unit 20 through the fingerprint input unit 10. Is applied.

At the same time, the control unit 40 applies a display signal for displaying a guide phrase for guiding a fingerprint to the display unit 3 through the signal output unit 70 and by the display signal from the control unit 40. On the display unit 3, a guide phrase for guiding a fingerprint input is displayed.

At this time, when the user closely attaches the fingerprint portion of the finger to the fingerprint input unit 2, the contact of the finger is sensed by the fingerprint input unit 2 and the fingerprint portion of the finger is scanned, and the electrical signal corresponding to the scanned image is fingerprinted. It is generated from the input unit 2.

The electrical signal generated from the fingerprint input unit 2 is signal-processed by the fingerprint input unit 10 and converted into digital image data. The fingerprint image data converted from the fingerprint input unit 10 is the fingerprint recognition unit 20. Is transferred to the control unit 40 and stored in the storage unit 50.

For reference, when a plurality of fingerprints are to be registered, the keypad 6 is operated to register a sequence number for each input fingerprint, or a keyboard (KB) is connected to the signal output unit 70 and the keyboard (KB) is used. You can also type your name in text form.

On the other hand, if you want to operate the interactive toy with a fingerprint recognition function that has completed the registration of the fingerprint as described above, go through the login (Log In) process through the fingerprint input, the detailed operation process is as follows.

When operating the interactive toy with a fingerprint recognition function of the present invention, if the user is in close contact with the fingerprint portion of the finger to the fingerprint input unit 2, the contact of the finger by the fingerprint input unit 2 is detected, the fingerprint of the finger The site is scanned, and an electrical signal corresponding to the scanned image is generated from the fingerprint input device 2.

The electrical signal generated from the fingerprint input unit 2 is signal-processed by the fingerprint input unit 10 and converted into digital image data. The fingerprint image data converted from the fingerprint input unit 10 is the fingerprint recognition unit 20. ) Is entered.

The fingerprint image data converted from the fingerprint input unit 10 is compared with the fingerprint data stored in the storage unit 50 by the fingerprint recognition unit 20, and the comparison result signal according to the comparison result is the fingerprint recognition unit 20. ) Is input to the control unit 40.

That is, the fingerprint recognition unit 20 compares the input fingerprint with the fingerprints registered in the storage unit 50 and provides the control unit 40 with a comparison result of whether there is a matching fingerprint and which fingerprint is a matching fingerprint. It is.

According to the comparison result signal input from the fingerprint recognition unit 20, if the input fingerprint matches the registered fingerprint, the control unit 40 outputs a display signal for displaying a guide text that guides the login. While applying to the display unit 2 of the body (1) through the input, if the input fingerprint does not match the registered fingerprint, the signal output unit 70 for displaying a display signal for guiding that the login failed Is applied to the display unit 2 of the body 1 through

In accordance with the display signal from the control unit 40, a display message indicating that the login has been performed or a guide phrase indicating that the login has failed is displayed on the display unit 2 of the body 10, and the control unit 40 is logged in. Only run interactive toys with fingerprint recognition.

For reference, when a plurality of fingerprints are registered, the order of the logged in fingerprint or the user's name may be displayed on the display unit 2.

When the login is successful through the login process as described above, the user can operate the interactive toy with the fingerprint recognition function. Among these, first, the process of recording the voice is as follows.

When the user wants to record the voice, when the user presses the record button of the keypad 6, a corresponding key signal is generated from the keypad 6 and input to the controller 40, and the controller 4 is moved from the keypad 6. Switch to the mode for recording the voice according to the key signal.

Then, when the user inputs the voice through the microphone 4 of the body 1, the input voice is converted into an electric voice signal through the microphone 4, and the electric voice converted through the microphone 40. The signal is converted into digital voice data through the signal input unit 30.

The digital voice data converted by the signal input unit 30 is given a predetermined address by the control unit 40 and stored in the storage unit 50.

As another method of inputting a voice signal, there is a method of connecting a keyboard KB to the signal input unit 30 to type characters, and in this case, a key signal generated from the keyboard KB is input to the signal input unit ( 30 is converted into text data in digital form, and then given a predetermined address by the control unit 40 and stored in the storage unit 50.

When the user wants to record video and audio, a peripheral device that allows a user to input video and audio to the signal output unit 70, that is, a camcorder (CC), is connected and the video and audio are input through the camcorder (CC). Then, an electrical AV signal corresponding to the video and audio input from the camcorder CC is generated and input to the signal input unit 30.

In this case, when an analog AV signal is input from the camcorder CC, the analog input AV signal is converted into digital data by the signal input unit 30, and then a predetermined address is controlled by the controller 40. Is stored in the storage unit 50.

On the other hand, when a digital AV signal is input, a predetermined address is immediately given by the controller 40 without being converted by the signal input unit 30 and stored in the storage unit 50.

On the other hand, when the user wants to reproduce the recorded or recorded video or audio as described above, pressing the play button of the keypad 6 in the state of completing the login process by the fingerprint input, the corresponding key signal is input to the keypad ( 6 is inputted to the controller 40.

By the control signal from the keypad 6, the control unit 40 reads out the character data stored in the storage unit 50 and applies it to the TTS unit 60, or the image stored in the storage unit 50 or The voice data is read and applied to the signal output unit 70. The selection is based on an operation algorithm programmed in the control unit 40.

The text data applied from the storage unit 50 to the TTS unit 60 by the control unit 40 is converted into an electrical voice signal by the TTS unit 60 and outputted, and is output from the TTS unit 60. The audio signal is applied to the signal output unit 70.

The audio signal applied from the TTS unit 60 to the signal output unit 70 is audible through a peripheral device such as a speaker 5 or a television (TV) of the body 1 connected to the signal output unit 70. It is converted into an audio signal and output.

The AV data read out from the storage unit 50 by the control unit 40 and applied to the signal output unit 70 is converted into an analog AV signal through the analog output terminal and outputted. Through it, it is output as a digital AV signal.

As described above, the AV signal output from the signal output unit 70 is converted into a video or audio form through the display unit 3 or the speaker 5 of the body 1 and is outputted, and connected to the signal output unit 70. It is also possible to output video or audio through a peripheral device such as a television (TV).

The interactive toy having the fingerprint recognition function as described above may perform various operations according to programming the control algorithm of the controller 40. An embodiment thereof will be described below.

For example, when a parent connects the keyboard KB to the signal input unit 30 and types a predetermined guide phrase (for example, “tell a wish”), the input guide phrase is stored in the storage unit 50. Remembered).

Subsequently, when the child inputs the fingerprint to the fingerprint input unit 2 of the body 1, the fingerprint input by the fingerprint input unit 10 and the fingerprint recognition unit 20 is read and the reading result is input to the control unit 40. If it is confirmed that the input fingerprint is the fingerprint of the registered child, the control unit 40 reads out the text data for the guide phrase stored by the parent to the storage unit 50 and applies it to the TTS unit 60.

The text data read out from the storage unit 50 by the control unit 40 and applied to the TTS unit 60 is converted into an electrical voice signal by the TTS unit 60 to convert the speaker 5 of the body 1 into an electric voice signal. Through audible voices (e.g. "tell your wishes"),

At this time, when the child inputs a voice (for example, ".. I wish") through the microphone 4 of the body 1, the voice input by the child is stored in the storage unit 50. It can be saved in the form, and then be reconstructed by the parent.

Meanwhile, in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, a case in which the display unit and the fingerprint input unit are separately installed in the body of the toy has been described. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 3 and the fingerprint as shown in FIG. 5 are illustrated. The input device 100 may be integrally formed by double bonding.

Here, the fingerprint input device 100 is a liquid crystal device type, and since the light can be freely transmitted in the front and rear directions, the user can view the contents displayed on the display unit 3 through the fingerprint input device 100. The liquid crystal element type fingerprint inputter 100 is a switching element and a photosensitive sensor element arranged on a transparent substrate at regular intervals. The liquid crystal element type fingerprint input unit 100 is a photosensitive sensor that reflects or absorbs light depending on a pattern of a fingerprint. Configured to receive through the device and scan the fingerprint accordingly.

For reference, it is preferable to use a thin film transistor liquid crystal device type fingerprint input device using a thin film transistor (“TFT”) as the switching element and the photosensitive sensor element, respectively, for the liquid crystal device type fingerprint input device 100 described above. .

As described above, according to the present invention, by registering the user's fingerprint through the toy, the user can input and output the AV signal only for the user whose fingerprint is registered, by operating the toy by the instrument control signal according to the fingerprint recognition result, It has the effect of increasing the merchandise and purchasing power of toys and widening their utilization.

Claims (6)

In toys, Fingerprint processing means for inputting a fingerprint and comparing the input fingerprint with a registered fingerprint; Signal input means for inputting a key signal or a video or audio signal; Signal output means for outputting a video or audio signal; A storage unit for storing a video or audio signal; And a controller for controlling input / output of a video or audio signal and a toy according to a result of comparing fingerprints in the fingerprint processing means or a key signal input through the signal input means. Interactive toy having a fingerprint recognition function, characterized in that for performing different operations under the control of the controller according to the input fingerprint. delete delete delete delete 2. The interactive toy having a fingerprint recognition function according to claim 1, wherein the fingerprint processing means includes a liquid crystal element type fingerprint input unit, and the liquid crystal element type fingerprint input unit is doublely attached to the display unit. .