KR101351273B1 - Hci multi function console for ship - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multifunctional console for ships based on Human Computer Interaction (HCI) that can perform various control and monitoring functions in one console regardless of the location based on the integrated ship platform.
HCI-based multi-function console for ships according to the present invention, the multi-function console main body that receives the command information to receive the console control means for controlling a function corresponding to the command information; A first display unit disposed on an upper end of the multi-function console body unit and outputting image information related to the command information and each information provided from at least one sensor installed in a ship of the vessel; A multi-function console display unit having a second display unit at which the command information is input at an obtuse angle; A driving unit mounted on an upper end of the console main body to generate power; And a driven part mounted on a rear surface of the multi-function console display unit so as to be interlocked with the driving unit, and moving the multi-function console display unit in a sliding manner between a rear upper direction and a lower front direction according to the power generated by the driving unit. It features.

Description

HCI-based marine multifunction console {HCI MULTI FUNCTION CONSOLE FOR SHIP}

The present invention relates to a multifunctional console for a ship, and more particularly, to a multifunctional console based on a human computer interaction (HCI) that can perform various control and monitoring functions from a single console regardless of location based on an integrated ship platform. It is about.

The ship's cockpit is equipped with various consoles consisting of automatic and manual steering, satellite navigation, vision information system, radar system, onboard automation system and remote monitoring system.

In relation to the technology for a ship console, JP-A-1996-0007373 relates to a ship bridge console, and includes separate console groups for performing each function to control various functions of the ship.

In shipbuilding, ship automation is accelerating as IT fusion equipment is mounted on board. Recently, ship systems for autopilot and one man bridge operation have been developed. In particular, the acceleration of ship automation reduces the number of crews operating the ship, thus providing more information to users. It requires collection and disposal.

In addition, as a study on the interaction between user and computer system, HCI (Human Computer Interaction) is applied to various fields such as mobile communication equipment, computer, and home appliances, and the development of ship system adopting HCI concept is convenient for users. It is expected to provide an operational environment.

In particular, the function of controlling the ship in each conventional console has been developed in the form of a multi-function console (Multi Function Console) incorporating various functions in recent years. These multifunction consoles feature a variety of control and monitoring functions from a single console based on common hardware design, network sharing technology, and integrated ship platform.

However, the multi-function console has a problem in that it provides a user with a complicated interface according to various functions, causing inconvenience to users and causing mistakes. According to a recent overseas report, 80-85% of maritime accidents were caused by user error, and in Korea, the human factor accounted for 90% of the causes of operational errors in the 2008 Statistics Korea.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems described above, to avoid the accident caused by the user's mistake to avoid the conventional complicated and inconvenient interface to provide an intuitive and easy to use multi-functional ship-based console for ships The purpose.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an HCI-based marine multi-function console that can provide a touch screen type input interface to provide a user-friendly and safe operation environment.

However, the object of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, the HCI-based multi-function console for ships according to the present invention, the multi-function console main body portion that receives the command information and the console control means for controlling a function corresponding to the command information; And a multi-function console display unit disposed at an upper end of the multi-function console main body unit and slidingly moved in a curved form between a rear upper direction and a front lower end direction.

In the HCI-based ship multifunction console according to the present invention, the multifunction console display unit, the first display unit for outputting each of the information provided from the image information associated with the command information and at least one sensor installed in the ship of the ship ; And a second display unit to which the command information is input in a multi-touch screen manner, wherein the first display unit and the second display unit are disposed at an obtuse angle.

The multifunction console for ships based on HCI according to the present invention is characterized in that the information provided from at least one or more sensors is at least one selected from the group consisting of radar, sonar, engine status, electronic chart and maritime status.

HCI-based multi-function console for ships according to the present invention, the multi-function console main body that receives the command information to receive the console control means for controlling a function corresponding to the command information; A first display unit disposed on an upper end of the multi-function console body unit and outputting image information related to the command information and each information provided from at least one sensor installed in a ship of the vessel; A multi-function console display unit having a second display unit at which the command information is input at an obtuse angle; A driving unit mounted to the multifunctional console main body to generate power; And a driven part mounted on a rear surface of the multi-function console display unit so as to be interlocked with the driving unit, and moving the multi-function console display unit in a sliding manner between a rear upper direction and a lower front direction according to the power generated by the driving unit. It features.

HCI-based marine multi-function console according to the present invention, the drive unit, a drive motor for generating power; A pinion gear connected to the drive motor to transmit power generated from the drive motor; A power transmission wire wound and mounted on the pinion gear; And an arc-shaped guide rail configured to transmit power generated by the driving motor to the driven part to guide sliding movement of the multi-function console display unit.

HCI-based marine multi-function console according to the present invention, the driven portion, the wire fixing portion is fixed to both ends of the power transmission wire; And at least one pulley seated on the arc-shaped guide rail to support movement of the multi-function console display unit.

HCI-based multi-function console for ship according to the invention, the multi-function console body portion is characterized in that it further comprises a first auxiliary input means and second auxiliary input means for receiving command information.

In the HCI-based marine multifunction console according to the present invention, the first auxiliary input means is at least one selected from the group consisting of a keyboard, a track ball, and a multi-touch panel, and the second auxiliary input means includes a pedal and a joystick. It is characterized by at least one selected from the group.

In the HCI-based marine multi-function console according to the present invention, when the multi-function console display unit is slid in the front lower direction, the first auxiliary input means is configured to be arranged on the rear of the second display unit.

HCI-based marine multi-function console according to the invention, characterized in that the web camera for providing a user identification and image-related services on one side of the front of the multi-function console display unit is attached.

In the HCI-based marine multifunction console according to the present invention, an illumination sensor is installed on one side of the multifunction console display unit, and the console control means adjusts the brightness of the console display unit according to the brightness of the cabin detected by the illumination sensor. It features.

HCI-based multi-function console for ships according to the invention, it characterized in that it comprises a user authentication unit for performing an authentication procedure for the user to input the command information.

The HCI-based ship multifunction console according to the present invention is characterized in that the user authentication unit performs an authentication procedure using any one of an RFID recognition method and a fingerprint recognition method.

In the HCI-based marine multifunction console according to the present invention, the touch input on the second display unit may include an input using one finger, an input using two fingers, an input using both hands, a trajectory drawing input using one finger, and two fingers. Characterized by the five forms of the trajectory drawing input used.

In the HCI-based marine multifunction console according to the present invention, the console control means performs a locking function for the multi-touch screen method of the second display unit in consideration of the sea state.

HCI-based multi-function console for ships according to the present invention, the multi-function console main body that receives the command information to receive the console control means for controlling a function corresponding to the command information; The command information is arranged on an upper end of the multi-function console main body, and outputs the image information related to the command information and each information provided from at least one sensor installed in the ship. A multifunction console display unit having an input second display unit disposed at an obtuse angle; An auxiliary input unit disposed on the multi-function console main body, the auxiliary input unit comprising a keyboard, a trackball, and a multi-touch panel for receiving command information; A driving unit mounted on an upper end of the console main body to generate power; And a driven part mounted on a rear surface of the multifunction console display unit so as to be interlocked with the driving unit, and moving the multifunction console display unit in a sliding manner between a rear upper direction and a front lower direction according to the power generated by the driving unit. When the multi-function console display unit is slid in the front lower direction, command information is input only through the second display unit, and when the multi-function console display unit is slid in the rear upper direction, the command information is stored in the second display unit and the auxiliary. The input unit may be input to all or one of the selected ones.

According to the multi-function console for ships based on HCI of the present invention, by avoiding the conventional complicated and inconvenient interface, there is an advantage that can prevent accidents caused by mistakes of the user by providing intuitive and ease of use.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage that the user can provide a user-friendly and safe operating environment by providing a touch screen type input interface.

1 is a perspective view showing a multifunctional console for ships based on Human Computer Interaction (HCI) according to the present invention.
2 is an exemplary view showing a sliding operation of the multi-function console display unit according to the present invention.
Figure 3 is an exemplary view showing the movement of the power transmission wire wound through the rotational power of the drive motor according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is an exemplary view showing a sliding operation along the guide rail multi-function console display unit according to the present invention.
5 is an exemplary view showing a passive sliding structure using a gas show bar of the multi-function console display unit according to the present invention.
6 is a flowchart for implementing a locking function for the multi-touch screen method of the second display unit according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a detailed description of preferred embodiments of the present invention will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

Embodiments in accordance with the concepts of the present invention can make various changes and have various forms, so that specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in this specification or application. It is to be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the embodiments according to the concepts of the present invention to the particular forms of disclosure, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprises ",or" having ", or the like, specify that there is a stated feature, number, step, operation, , Steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, as a matter of principle.

1 is a perspective view showing a multifunctional console for ships based on Human Computer Interaction (HCI) according to the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, the multi-function console 1 is a multi-function console body unit 10, the console control means (not shown) is accommodated therein to receive the command information to control the function corresponding to the command information, multi-function console It may include a multi-function console display 20 disposed on the top of the main body 10.

The multi-function console display unit 20 is provided with information provided from a device including a plurality of sensors installed on the vessel and the image information associated with the input command information, for example, radar, sonar, engine status, electronic chart and sea A first display unit 30 made of an LCD panel 31 or the like so as to output information such as statuses, and a multi touch LCD panel 41 or the like so that command information can be input in a multi-touch screen manner; 2 may be configured as the display unit 40.

In particular, the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40 are disposed at an obtuse angle, and the multi-function console display unit including the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40 is indicated by arrows in the drawing. Similarly, it is mounted to the multifunctional console body so as to slide in a curved form between the rear upper end direction and the front lower end direction as viewed from the side.

1 illustrates a case in which the multifunction console main body 10 and the multifunction console display 20 are integrally installed, but in some cases, the multifunction console main body 10 and the multifunction console display 20 are separated from each other. They may be arranged in different spaces such as outside the cabin.

In particular, the integrated console is suitable for a small ship or a small number of multi-function consoles are installed on the ship, and in the case of a plurality of multi-function consoles may be suitable for the detachable console form. The detachable console installs only the input / output modules such as the input unit and the display unit in the work space, and the integrated control processing module such as the console control unit is separated from the console and stored in another location of the cabin or in an external cabin. Therefore, the input / output module may be connected to the integrated control processing module via a router and operated.

The separate HCI multifunction console is designed based on a common hardware / software platform, so that even if one processing unit fails, you can access redundant processing units or share resources from other processing units in use to maximize system survivability. There is an advantage to this.

Figure 2 is an exemplary view showing a sliding operation of the multi-function console display unit according to the present invention, Figure 3 is an exemplary view showing the movement of the power transmission wire wound through the rotational power of the drive motor according to the present invention, Figure 4 The multifunction console display unit according to the present invention is an exemplary view showing a sliding operation along the guide rail.

1 to 4, the ship multifunction console 1 based on the Human Computer Interaction (HCI) has a second display unit disposed at an obtuse angle with the multifunction console body unit 10 and the first display unit 30 ( 40 is provided in the multi-function console display unit 20, the console main body 10 is mounted on the top of the drive unit for generating power and is mounted on the rear of the multi-function console display unit 20 to interlock with the drive unit is generated in the drive unit It may include a follower for moving the multi-function console display unit 20 in a sliding manner according to the power.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the driving unit 100 receives power to generate power, and a pinion gear connected to the driving motor 100 to transfer power generated from the driving motor 100 ( 110, the pinion gear 110 may include a power transmission wire 200 and an arc-shaped guide rail 400 which are partially wound and mounted on the pinion gear 110.

In addition, the follower is a wire fixing portion 300, 300 'and both ends of the power transmission wire 200 is fixed to the rear of the second display unit 40 of the multi-function console display unit 20, respectively It may include a plurality of pulleys 500, for example v-groove pulley seated on the guide rail 400 to support the slide movement of the multi-function console display unit 20.

Therefore, when the power transmission wire 200 is fixed to the rear of the second display unit 40, when the drive motor 100 operates, that is, rotates the pinion gear 110, it is wound around the pinion gear 110. The power transmission wire 200 moves the second display unit 40 in the upward direction or the downward direction according to the rotation direction of the pinion gear 110.

At this time, since the plurality of pulleys 500 mounted on the rear of the second display unit 40 are seated on the arc-shaped guide rail 400 provided in the multi-function console body unit 10, as shown in the figure, the rear side It slides in a curved form from the upper direction to the front lower direction.

In the present invention, the power transmission wire 200, the drive motor 100 and the wire fixing portion (300, 300 ') is located at the rear center of the second display portion 40, the arc-shaped guide rail 400 and The pulley 500 is configured to be positioned at both sides of the rear surface of the second display unit 40, but the position or the number of each arrangement may be variously changed.

5 is an exemplary view showing a passive sliding structure using a gas show bar of the multi-function console display unit according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, a gas absorber 600 is disposed between the second display unit 40 and the multifunction console body unit 10. One side of the gas show bar 600 is coupled to the first hinge member 610 so as to be rotatable to the second display unit 40, and the other side thereof is rotatable to the multifunction console body unit 10. To be combined.

Therefore, the user can directly drive the multi-function console display unit 20 to move to a desired position. In addition, one or more gas show bars 600 connecting the second display unit 40 and the multifunction console main body unit 10 may be installed.

In addition, although not specifically illustrated in the multi-function console body unit 10, an auxiliary input unit including a keyboard, a track ball, and a small multi-touch panel, for example, a 7 to 15-inch multi-touch panel, may receive a command information. 50), and input means such as a pedal and a joystick may also be provided. In the case of small multi-touch panels, the console can be customized to the user's convenience and needs by using it as a subsidiary device for quick screen switching of each function to output a lot of information received from various equipment or devices of the ship on a single screen. Can be operated.

As shown in FIG. 1, when the multifunction console display unit 20 slides in the front lower direction, the auxiliary input unit 50 is disposed on the rear surface of the second display unit 40 and covered. Therefore, in the state in which the multifunction console display unit 20 slides in the front lower direction, command information may be input only through the second display unit 40, and the multifunction console display unit 20 may slide in the rear upper direction. In FIG. 2, command information may be input through both the second display unit 40 and the auxiliary input unit 50 or any one input means selected by the user.

In the touch input through the second display unit 40, the form of the touch input may be defined in five forms as shown in Table 1 below.

[Table 1]

"Single (one point) touch input" means one finger input, "Two points multi-touch input" means two finger input, "More than two points multi-touch input" means two hand input, "Single touch" gesture input "can be defined as five types of trajectory drawing input using one finger and" two points multi-touch gesture input ".

In addition, the front side of the multi-function console display unit 20 is provided with a web camera 60 and the illumination sensor 70 to provide a user identification and image-related services. Accordingly, the console control means may adjust the brightness of the multifunction console display unit 20 according to the brightness of the cabin detected by the illumination sensor 70.

In addition, in the HCI-based ship multifunction console 1 according to the present invention, so as to confirm whether the user who inputs the command information is a legitimate user, RFID recognition method through the RFID reader and tag or fingerprint recognition method through the fingerprint recognition sensor, etc. A user authentication unit (not shown) for performing an authentication process may be included as an integrated or separate type.

In addition, the console control means of the HCI-based marine multifunction console 1 according to the present invention may perform a locking function for the multi-touch screen method of the second display unit 40 in consideration of the sea state. Other locking functions at sea are performed to prevent the vessel from swaying violently and malfunctioning by touch.

At this time, the sea state is evaluated based on the information collected from the sensors attached to the ship and the "Sea Sate" level, which is an absolute standard established by the World Meteorological Organization, as shown in Table 2.

[Table 2]

6 is a flowchart for implementing a locking function for the multi-touch screen method of the second display unit according to the present invention. Referring to the information and drawings of the above-described Table 2, first, it is selected whether or not the user uses the resolution status code (S10). At this time, if it is determined that the sea state code is input, the sea state code (SCC) corresponding to "0 to 9" is selected based on the current sea state (S20). If the use of the maritime status code is not selected, the default value (TC = 1) is selected as a mode that allows all touch functions of step S60.

Thereafter, a touch code (TC) value corresponding to the maritime status code is calculated to set a TC value (S30). Touch input is restricted according to the set touch code (TC) value. For example, when TC = 1, all touch and gesture input is allowed, and when TC = 5, the action of limiting touch input and gesture is performed. Take it.

If the user changes the touch input (UTI) value during operation (S40), this value is compared with the TC value (S50), and if it is smaller than the currently set and operated TC value, it operates as an allowable input range for the touch input. If it is larger than the TC value (S60), the lock message is displayed and returns to the standby state (S70).

Subsequently, if a new maritime status code is selected or not (S80) and inputted, in step S30, the input range is reset according to the touch code corresponding thereto, and whether or not execution of the lock function is terminated (S90) is terminated. If it is determined that the lock function for the multi-touch screen method is terminated, if it is determined that the termination does not go to step (S30) to maintain the set state.

As described above, the HCI-based multifunctional console according to the present invention can provide a convenient and safe operation environment by making touch input easy according to the user's convenience by escaping from the conventional console form consisting of a complicated and inconvenient interface. There is a characteristic.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. will be. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

1: multi-function console 10: multi-function console body
20: multi-function console display unit 30: first display unit
40: second display unit 50: auxiliary input unit
60: Web Camera 70: Ambient Light Sensor
100: drive motor 110: pinion gear
200: power transmission wire 400: arc-shaped guide rail
500: Pulley

Claims (17)

A multi-function console main body unit which receives a command information and receives a console control means for controlling a function corresponding to the command information; And
It is disposed on the upper end of the multi-function console body portion, the multi-function console display unit which is slid in a curved form between the rear upper direction and the front lower direction; includes;
The multifunction console display unit,
A first display unit configured to output image information related to the command information and respective information provided from at least one sensor installed in the ship; And
And a second display unit to which the command information is input in a multi-touch screen manner.
HCI-based marine multi-function console, characterized in that the first display unit and the second display unit is disposed at an obtuse angle.
delete The method of claim 1,
The information provided from the at least one sensor is at least one selected from the group consisting of radar, sonar, engine status, electronic chart and maritime status HCI based marine multifunction console.
A multi-function console main body unit which receives a command information and receives a console control means for controlling a function corresponding to the command information;
A first display unit disposed on an upper end of the multi-function console body unit and outputting image information related to the command information and information provided from at least one sensor installed in a ship; and the command information in a multi-touch screen manner A multi-function console display unit in which an input second input unit is disposed at an obtuse angle;
A driving unit mounted to the multifunctional console main body to generate power; And
It is mounted to the rear of the multi-function console display unit to be linked to the drive unit, the driven unit for moving the multi-function console display unit in a sliding manner between the rear upper direction and the front lower direction in accordance with the power generated by the drive unit; HCI-based marine multifunction console.
5. The method of claim 4,
The driving unit includes:
A drive motor for generating power;
A pinion gear connected to the drive motor to transmit power generated from the drive motor;
A power transmission wire wound and mounted on the pinion gear; And
HCI-based multi-function console for ships, characterized in that it comprises a; arc-shaped guide rail for transmitting the power generated by the drive motor to the follower to guide the sliding movement of the multi-function console display.
The method of claim 5, wherein
The follower includes:
Wire fixing portions at which both ends of the power transmission wire are fixed to each other; And
At least one pulley seated on the arc guide rail for supporting the movement of the multi-function console display unit; HCI based marine multifunction console comprising a.
5. The method of claim 4,
The multi-function console main body unit HCI-based marine multi-function console further comprises a first auxiliary input means for receiving command information and a second auxiliary input means.
The method of claim 7, wherein
The first auxiliary input means is at least one selected from the group consisting of a keyboard, a track ball and a multi touch panel,
The second auxiliary input means is at least one selected from the group consisting of a pedal and a joystick HCI-based marine multifunction console.
The method of claim 7, wherein
When the multi-function console display unit is slidingly moved in the front lower direction, the first auxiliary input means has a structure that is arranged on the rear of the second display unit HCI-based marine multi-function console.
5. The method of claim 4,
HCI-based marine multi-function console, characterized in that the front side of the multi-function console display unit is attached to a web camera that provides user identification and image related services.
5. The method of claim 4,
An illuminance sensor is installed at one side of the multifunction console display unit,
The console control means HCI-based marine multi-function console, characterized in that for adjusting the brightness of the console display unit according to the brightness of the cabin detected by the illumination sensor.
5. The method of claim 4,
The information provided from the at least one sensor is at least one selected from the group consisting of radar, sonar, engine status, electronic chart and maritime status HCI based marine multifunction console.
5. The method of claim 4,
HCI-based marine multi-function console, characterized in that it comprises a user authentication unit for performing an authentication procedure for the user to input the command information.
The method of claim 13,
The user authentication unit HCI-based marine multi-function console, characterized in that for performing the authentication process using any one of the RFID recognition method and fingerprint recognition method.
5. The method of claim 4,
The touch input on the second display unit is defined as five types of input using one finger, input using two fingers, input using both hands, input of trajectory drawing using one finger, and input of trajectory drawing using two fingers. HCI based marine multifunction console.
5. The method of claim 4,
The console control means is a multi-function HCI-based marine console, characterized in that to perform a locking function for the multi-touch screen method of the second display unit in consideration of the sea state.
A multi-function console main body unit which receives a command information and receives a console control means for controlling a function corresponding to the command information;
The command information is arranged on an upper end of the multi-function console main body, and outputs the image information related to the command information and each information provided from at least one sensor installed in the ship. A multifunction console display unit having an input second display unit disposed at an obtuse angle;
An auxiliary input unit disposed on the multi-function console main body, the auxiliary input unit comprising a keyboard, a trackball, and a multi-touch panel for receiving command information;
A driving unit mounted on an upper end of the console main body to generate power; And
It is mounted to the rear of the multi-function console display unit to be interlocked with the drive unit, the driven unit for moving the multi-function console display unit in a sliding manner between the rear upper direction and the front lower direction in accordance with the power generated by the drive unit;
When the multi-function console display unit is slid to the front lower direction, command information is input only through the second display unit,
When the multi-function console display unit is slidingly moved in the rear upper direction, the command information is input to either the second display unit and the auxiliary input unit, or any one selected, HCI based marine multifunction console.

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