KR101410265B1 - A handle cover - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a steering wheel cover, and more particularly, it relates to a steering wheel cover, in which an output unit outputs information related to drowsiness prevention to a driver under the control of a control unit in response to detection of a hit by a hitting sensor sensing a hit by a driver, And the drowsiness prevention-related information output by the output unit is made up of sound source data including melody or the like, it is possible to induce the driver to continuously strike the cover member in accordance with the beat of the sound source data .

Description

{A HANDLE COVER}

According to the present invention, the output unit outputs information related to drowsiness prevention to the driver under the control of the control unit according to whether or not the hitting sensing unit sensing the impact applied by the driver to the cover member senses the hitting, so that the drowsy operation of the driver can be more easily prevented And more particularly to a handle cover capable of guiding the driver to continuously strike the cover member in accordance with the beat of the sound source data when the drowsiness prevention related information output by the output unit is made up of sound source data including melody or the like.

In general, a driver needs a considerable concentration of power in a vehicle, and an accident occurs in which a driver takes care of a driver for a short while during driving to damage the vehicle and personal life.

In particular, drowsiness driving causes not only damage to the driver himself, but also serious accidents that cause harm to others.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an output unit outputs information related to drowsiness prevention to a driver under the control of a control unit according to whether a hitting sensing unit sensing a hitting applied to a cover member by a driver is sensed The drowsiness operation of the driver can be more easily prevented and also when the drowsiness prevention related information output by the output unit is made up of sound source data including melody or the like, the driver can continuously strike the cover member according to the beat of the sound source data The present invention provides a handle cover capable of inducing the handle cover.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a handle cover including a cover member surrounding an outer surface of a handle of a vehicle, the handle cover comprising: a hitting sensor for detecting a hitting of the cover member; An output unit for outputting sleepiness prevention related information to the driver according to whether or not the hitting sensing unit senses a hitting; And a control unit for controlling the output unit according to whether or not the hitting sensor detects a hitting.

Here, the hitting sensing unit may include a microphone sensor for sensing a hitting sound generated in the cover member; A noise filter for removing noise from an output signal of the microphone sensor; And an amplifier for amplifying the noise-removed signal by the noise filter.

Alternatively, the hitting sensing unit may include a pressure sensing member for sensing a hitting pressure applied to the cover member.

In addition, it is preferable that a memory unit for storing drowsiness prevention related information to be outputted to the driver is provided, and the drowsiness prevention related information stored in the memory unit includes sound source data.

In addition, it is preferable that a volume adjusting unit for adjusting the volume of the drowsiness-related information output by the output unit is provided.

The sleepiness-related information stored in the memory unit may include a plurality of sound source data, and may output any one of a plurality of sound source data stored in the memory unit It is preferable that an output sound selection unit is provided.

Further, it is preferable that the intensity comparing unit for determining the intensity of the blow sensed by the impact sensing unit is provided, and the controller controls the volume size of the drowsiness-preventing information output by the output unit based on the determination result of the intensity comparing unit.

It is also preferable that the light emitting unit emits light under the control of the control unit according to whether or not the impact detection unit detects the impact.

A microphone for receiving a voice signal from a driver; An amplifier for amplifying a voice signal output from the microphone; An FM transmitter for transmitting a voice signal amplified by the amplifier; And an FM receiving unit for receiving a voice signal transmitted by the FM transmitting unit, and the output unit comprises a speaker for outputting a voice signal received by the FM receiving unit.

Or a microphone for receiving a voice signal from a driver; An amplifier for amplifying a voice signal output from the microphone; An FM transmitter for transmitting a voice signal amplified by the amplifier; And an FM receiving unit for receiving the audio signal transmitted by the FM transmitting unit, and the audio signal received by the FM receiving unit is output through the car audio provided in the vehicle.

Or a microphone for receiving a voice signal from a driver; An amplifier for amplifying a voice signal output from the microphone; A Bluetooth transmitting unit for transmitting a voice signal amplified by the amplifying unit; And a Bluetooth receiver for receiving a voice signal transmitted from the Bluetooth transmitter, and the output unit comprises a speaker for outputting a voice signal received by the Bluetooth receiver.

Or a microphone for receiving a voice signal from a driver; An amplifier for amplifying a voice signal output from the microphone; A Bluetooth transmitting unit for transmitting a voice signal amplified by the amplifying unit; And a Bluetooth receiver for receiving a voice signal transmitted by the Bluetooth transmitter, and the voice signal received by the Bluetooth receiver is output through a car audio provided in the vehicle.

A memory unit for storing music data; And a music selection unit for selecting any one of music data stored in the memory unit.

A drowsiness prevention mode in which the output unit including the speaker outputs information related to drowsiness prevention to the driver according to whether the hitting sensor detects the hitting or not; and a sound signal output from the microphone through the output unit including the speaker And a mode setting unit configured in a karaoke mode.

A sleepiness prevention mode in which the output unit of the speaker outputs a sleepiness prevention related information to the driver according to whether or not the hitting sensing unit senses the hitting; And a karaoke mode in which audio signals output from the microphones are output through car audio provided in the vehicle.

According to the present invention, the output unit outputs information related to drowsiness prevention to the driver under the control of the control unit according to whether or not the hitting sensing unit sensing the impact applied by the driver to the cover member senses the hitting, so that the drowsy operation of the driver can be more easily prevented When the drowsiness prevention related information output by the output unit is made up of sound source data including a melody or the like, the driver can induce the cover member to be continuously hit according to the beat of the sound source data.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing a handle cover according to an embodiment of the present invention,
2 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a state in which a cover member is separated from a handle,
FIGS. 3 and 4 are block diagrams schematically showing the hit detection unit, respectively,
5 to 8 are block diagrams schematically showing a mode setting unit, respectively.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the technical scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a handle cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a state in which a cover member 20 is separated from a handle 10. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the handle cover, which is one embodiment of the present invention, includes a cover member 20 that covers the outer surface of the handle 10 of the vehicle.

The cover member 20 may be made of various materials such as leather, synthetic leather, rubber, synthetic resin, aluminum, or the like. Are well known in the art and can be understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. Therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

3 and 4 are block diagrams schematically showing the hit detection unit 30, respectively.

3 and 4, the cover member 20 includes a hitting sensing unit 30, an output unit 40, and a control unit 50. [

The hitting sensor 30 senses a hitting force applied to the cover member 20 by the driver.

The hitting sensing part 30 may be embedded in one side or the other side of the cover member 20 or may be embedded in one side and the other side of the cover member 20. Preferably, In order to more easily detect the impact applied to the cover member 20 by the driver, the impact detection unit 30 may be embedded in the cover member 20 at equal intervals.

The output unit 40 may include a speaker (410 of FIG. 5) or the like.

The output unit 40 including the speaker 410 and the like outputs information related to drowsiness prevention to the driver according to whether the hitting sensor 30 senses a hitting or not.

The output unit 40 including the speaker 410 may be provided on one side of the cover member 20 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 or may be provided on the other side of the cover member 20 The output unit 40 may include the speaker 410 and the like so that the output unit 40 can output the drowsiness prevention related information to the driver with higher efficiency. It is preferable that the cover member 20 is provided on both the front side and the entire other side of the cover member 20.

The control unit 50 controls the output unit 40 including the speaker 410 according to whether the hitting sensor 30 senses a hitting or not.

The control unit 50 may be provided on one side of the cover member 20 or on the other side of the cover member 20 while maintaining a predetermined gap with the output unit 40.

3, the hitting sensor 30 may include a microphone sensor 310, a noise filter 320, and an amplification unit 330. The microphone sensor 310 may include a microphone 310, a noise filter 320,

The microphone sensor 310 may sense the impact sound generated in the cover member 20 when the driver hits the cover member 20.

The noise filter 320 may remove noise from the output signal of the microphone sensor 310.

The amplification unit 330 amplifies the noise-canceled signal by the noise filter 320.

 When the amplifying unit 330 outputs the amplified signal from which the noise is removed, the control unit 50 determines that the driver hits the cover member 20. At the same time, The output unit 40 can receive power from a power supply unit 510 including a battery or the like that can be embedded in the cover member 20 under the control of the controller 50, Drowsiness prevention information can be output.

The control unit 50 determines that the driver does not hit the cover member 20. At the same time, the control unit 50 determines that the driver does not hit the cover member 20, The output unit 40 including the speaker 410 may block the power supplied from the power supply unit 510 to the output unit 40 in order to prevent the driver from outputting sleep- have.

As another example, the hitting sensing unit 30 may include a pressure sensing member 340 including a piezoelectric element as shown in FIG.

The pressure sensing member 340 may sense the impact pressure applied to the cover member 20 when the driver hits the cover member 20.

When the pressure sensing member 340 senses the impact pressure applied to the cover member 20, the controller 50 determines that the driver hits the cover member 20. At the same time, the speaker 410 The output unit 40 may include a power supply unit 510 including a battery or the like that may be embedded in the cover member 20 under the control of the controller 50, The driver can be informed of the drowsiness prevention information.

When the pressure sensing member 340 fails to sense the impact pressure applied to the cover member 20, the controller 50 determines that the driver does not hit the cover member 20. At the same time, The control unit 50 may supply the power from the power supply unit 510 to the output unit 40 in order to prevent the output unit 40 from outputting information related to sleepiness to the driver, Can be cut off.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a memory unit 60 may further be provided.

The memory unit 60 may be embedded in the cover member 20.

The drowsiness prevention related information to be output to the driver through the output unit 40 including the speaker 410 and the like may be stored in the memory unit 60 under the control of the controller 50. [

The drowsiness prevention related information stored in the memory unit 60 may include sound source data including a melody or the like or a drowsiness prevention voice guidance message such as "Drowsy operation is dangerous. Please note. &Quot; The sleep-related information stored in the memory unit 60 may include sound source data including melody or the like so that the driver can induce the cover member 20 to continuously strike the beat according to the beat.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a volume control unit 70 may be further provided.

The volume control unit 70 may be provided in the controller 50 in various ways such as a push button or a dial button.

The driver can manually adjust the volume of the drowsiness prevention related information output by the output unit 40 to a desired size by operating the volume control unit 70. [

On the other hand, the drowsiness prevention-related information stored in the memory unit 60 may include a plurality of sound source data including various types of melody or the like, or a female voice such as " Drowsy driving is dangerous " Prevention voice guidance message, and the like.

3 and 4, an output sound selection unit 80 may be further provided.

The output sound selection unit 80 may be provided in the controller 50 in various ways such as a push button or a dial button.

The driver can select any one of a plurality of sound source data including various types of melody or the like by operating the output sound selection unit 80. The output unit 40 can be controlled by the control unit 50, And can output any sound source data selected through the output sound selection unit (80).

Alternatively, the driver can select any one of the female voice or the sleepiness prevention voice guidance message for male voice by operating the output voice selection unit 80, and the output unit 40 is controlled by the control unit 50 The driver can output the sleepiness prevention voice guidance message of the female voice or the sleepiness prevention voice guidance message of the male voice selected through the output sound selection unit 80. [

Next, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the intensity comparing unit 90 may be further provided.

The intensity comparison unit 90 may be embedded in the control unit 50. FIG.

The strength comparing unit 90 may determine the strength of the hitting sensed by the hitting sensing unit 30. [

The control unit 50 adjusts the amount of power supplied from the power supply unit 510 to the output unit 40 based on the determination result of the intensity comparison unit 90, You can automatically control the volume size of the prevention related information.

More specifically, when the hitting sensing unit 30 includes the microphone sensor 310, the noise filter 320, and the amplifying unit 330,

The intensity comparator 90 compares the sound volume value sensed by the microphone sensor 310 with the reference sound volume value previously set in the controller 50 and outputs the drowsiness prevention related information output from the output unit 40 Can be automatically controlled.

If the value of the impact sound sensed by the microphone sensor 310 is smaller than the reference sound magnitude value set in advance by the controller 50, the intensity comparator 90 determines that the driver has weakly hit the cover member 20 The control unit 50 controls the power supply unit 510 to supply a small amount of power to the output unit 40 so that the output unit 40 outputs the drowsiness Ensure that the volume size of related information is small.

When the value of the impact sound sensed by the microphone sensor 310 is greater than the reference sound magnitude value preset in the control unit 50, the intensity comparing unit 90 determines that the driver strongly hits the cover member 20 The control unit 50 controls the power supply unit 510 to supply a large amount of power to the output unit 40 so that the output unit 40 outputs a drowsiness Ensure that the volume of related information is large.

Alternatively, when the hitting sensor 30 is composed of the pressure sensing member 340 including a piezoelectric element or the like,

The intensity comparing unit 90 compares the impact pressure value sensed by the pressure sensing member 340 with a reference impact pressure value preset in the controller 50 and outputs the drowsiness prevention related information output from the output unit 40 Can be automatically controlled.

When the striking pressure value sensed by the pressure sensing member 340 is smaller than the reference striking pressure value preset in the controller 50, the strength comparing unit 90 determines that the driver has weakly hit the cover member 20 The control unit 50 controls the power supply unit 510 to supply a small amount of power to the output unit 40 so that the output unit 40 outputs the drowsiness Ensure that the volume size of related information is small.

When the striking pressure value sensed by the pressure sensing member 340 is greater than the reference striking pressure value preset in the controller 50, the strength comparing unit 90 determines that the driver strongly hits the cover member 20 The control unit 50 controls the power supply unit 510 to supply a large amount of power to the output unit 40 so that the output unit 40 outputs a drowsiness Ensure that the volume of related information is large.

Next, in order to more easily prevent the sleeping operation of the driver, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the light emitting unit 100 including an LED or the like may be further provided.

LEDs or the like are provided on one side or the other side of the front surface of the cover member 20 or equally spaced on the front surface of the cover member 20, And power can be supplied from the supply unit 510 to emit light.

When the driver hits the cover member 20 and the hitting sensing unit 30 outputs a hitting sensing signal, the light emitting unit 100 receives power from the power supply unit 510 under the control of the controller 50, And the light is emitted.

In order to prevent the light emitting unit 100 from emitting light when a hitting sensing signal is not output from the hitting sensing unit 30 because the driver does not strike the cover member 20, The power supplied from the power supply unit 510 to the light emitting unit 100 may be cut off.

5 to 8 are block diagrams schematically showing the mode setting unit 7, respectively.

5, a microphone 200, an amplification unit 300, an FM transmission unit 400, and an FM reception unit 500 may be further provided.

The microphone 200, the amplifying unit 300, and the FM transmitting unit 400 may be provided on the cover member 20 at regular intervals.

The microphone 200 can receive a voice signal including voice from the driver.

The amplification unit 300 may amplify a voice signal output from the microphone 200.

The FM transmitter 400 can transmit the audio signal amplified by the amplifier 300 to the FM receiver 500 under the control of the controller 50. [

The FM receiving unit 500 can receive a voice signal transmitted from the FM transmitting unit 400 while being embedded in the speaker 410.

The speaker 410 can output the voice signal received by the FM receiving unit 500 to the driver by the control of the controller 50. [

6, the microphone 200, the amplification unit 300, the FM transmission unit 400, and the FM reception unit 500 are further provided,

The FM receiving unit 500 may be embedded in the car audio 5 provided in the vehicle.

The car audio 5 provided in the vehicle can output the voice signal received by the FM receiving unit 500 to the driver by the control of the control unit 50. [

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 7, the microphone 200, the amplification unit 300, the Bluetooth transmission unit 600, and the Bluetooth reception unit 700 may be provided.

The microphone 200, the amplification unit 300, and the Bluetooth transmission unit 600 may be provided on the cover member 20 at regular intervals.

The Bluetooth receiving unit 700 can receive a voice signal transmitted from the Bluetooth transmitting unit 600 while being embedded in the speaker 410.

The speaker 410 can output the voice signal received by the Bluetooth receiver 700 to the driver by the control of the controller 50. [

8, the microphones 200, the amplifying unit 300, the Bluetooth transmitting unit 600, and the Bluetooth receiving unit 700 are further provided,

The Bluetooth receiving unit 700 may be embedded in a car audio 5 provided in the vehicle.

The car audio 5 provided in the vehicle can output the voice signal received by the Bluetooth receiving unit 700 to the driver by the control of the controller 50. [

Next, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, a memory unit 800 and a music selection unit 900 may be further provided.

The memory unit 800 may be embedded in the cover member 20.

The music selection unit 900 may be provided in the controller 50 in various ways such as a push button, a dial button, or a touch screen.

The memory unit 800 may store a plurality of pieces of music data including a music piece in MP3 format.

The driver can select any one of the plurality of music data stored in the memory unit 800 through the music selection unit 900. [

Any one piece of music data selected by the driver through the music selection unit 900 is transmitted to the FM reception unit 500 through the FM transmission unit 400 and any one of music data received by the FM reception unit 500 Can be output to the driver through the speaker 410 or the car audio 5.

Alternatively, any music data selected by the driver through the music selection unit 900 is transmitted to the Bluetooth reception unit 700 through the Bluetooth transmission unit 600, and any one of the music data received by the Bluetooth reception unit 700 Music data can be audibly output to the driver through the speaker 410 or the car audio 5.

That is, the driver can voice a voice to the microphone 200 in accordance with any music data output through the speaker 410 or the car audio 5.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, a mode setting unit 7 including a drowsiness prevention mode 71 and a karaoke mode 72 may be provided.

The mode setting unit 7 may be provided in the controller 50 in various ways such as a push button or a dial button method.

When the driver sets the sleepiness prevention mode 71 of the mode setting unit 7 to the ON state, the output unit 40 comprising the speaker 410 according to whether the hitting sensor 30 senses the hitting, The drowsiness prevention related information can be outputted to the driver under the control of the controller 50. [

When the driver sets the karaoke mode 72 in the mode setting unit 7 to the ON state, the voice signal including the voice of the driver outputted from the microphone 200 is output to the output unit The car audio 5 provided in the vehicle or the audio output unit 40 of the vehicle.

The control unit 50 controls the output unit 40 according to whether the hitting sensing unit 30 senses a hitting force applied by the driver to the cover member 20, The sleeping operation of the driver can be more easily prevented. Further, when the sleep-related information output from the output unit 40 is made of sound source data including melody, etc., There is an advantage that the cover member 20 can be continuously hit in accordance with the beat of the sound source data.

10; Handle 20; The cover member,
30; A hitting sensing unit, 40; Output section,
50; Control section.

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delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete A handle cover comprising a cover member (20) for covering an outer surface of a handle (10) of a vehicle,
A hitting sensing part (30) for sensing a hitting applied to the cover member (20);
An output unit 40 for outputting sleepiness prevention related information to the driver according to whether or not the hitting sensing unit 30 senses a hitting;
And a control unit (50) for controlling the output unit (40) according to whether or not the hit detection unit (30) detects a hit,
A microphone 200 for receiving a voice signal from a driver;
An amplifier 300 for amplifying a voice signal output from the microphone 200;
An FM transmitter 400 for transmitting a voice signal amplified by the amplifier 300;
And an FM receiving unit 500 for receiving a voice signal transmitted from the FM transmitting unit 400,
The output unit 40 comprises a speaker 410 for outputting a voice signal received by the FM receiving unit 500,
A sleepiness prevention mode (71) for allowing the output unit (40) including the speaker (410) to output information related to sleepiness to the driver according to whether or not the hitting sensing unit (30)
And a karaoke mode (72) for outputting a voice signal output from the microphone (200) through the output unit (40) comprising a speaker (410) cover.
A handle cover comprising a cover member (20) for covering an outer surface of a handle (10) of a vehicle,
A hitting sensing part (30) for sensing a hitting applied to the cover member (20);
An output unit 40 for outputting sleepiness prevention related information to the driver according to whether or not the hitting sensing unit 30 senses a hitting;
And a control unit (50) for controlling the output unit (40) according to whether or not the hit detection unit (30) detects a hit,
A microphone 200 for receiving a voice signal from a driver;
An amplifier 300 for amplifying a voice signal output from the microphone 200;
An FM transmitter 400 for transmitting a voice signal amplified by the amplifier 300;
And an FM receiving unit 500 for receiving a voice signal transmitted from the FM transmitting unit 400. The voice signal received by the FM receiving unit 500 is output through a car audio 5 provided in the vehicle,
A sleepiness prevention mode (71) for allowing the output unit (40) comprising a speaker (410) to output information related to drowsiness prevention to the driver depending on whether the hitting sensor (30) senses a hitting;
And a karaoke mode (72) for allowing a voice signal output from the microphone (200) to be output through a car audio (5) provided in the vehicle.
A handle cover comprising a cover member (20) for covering an outer surface of a handle (10) of a vehicle,
A hitting sensing part (30) for sensing a hitting applied to the cover member (20);
An output unit 40 for outputting sleepiness prevention related information to the driver according to whether or not the hitting sensing unit 30 senses a hitting;
And a control unit (50) for controlling the output unit (40) according to whether or not the hit detection unit (30) detects a hit,
A microphone 200 for receiving a voice signal from a driver;
An amplifier 300 for amplifying a voice signal output from the microphone 200;
A Bluetooth transmission unit 600 for transmitting a voice signal amplified by the amplification unit 300;
And a Bluetooth receiving unit 700 for receiving a voice signal transmitted from the Bluetooth transmitting unit 600,
The output unit 40 includes a speaker 410 for outputting a voice signal received by the Bluetooth receiving unit 700,
A sleepiness prevention mode (71) for allowing the output unit (40) including the speaker (410) to output information related to sleepiness to the driver according to whether or not the hitting sensing unit (30)
And a karaoke mode (72) for outputting a voice signal output from the microphone (200) through the output unit (40) comprising a speaker (410) cover.
A handle cover comprising a cover member (20) for covering an outer surface of a handle (10) of a vehicle,
A hitting sensing part (30) for sensing a hitting applied to the cover member (20);
An output unit 40 for outputting sleepiness prevention related information to the driver according to whether or not the hitting sensing unit 30 senses a hitting;
And a control unit (50) for controlling the output unit (40) according to whether or not the hit detection unit (30) detects a hit,

A microphone 200 for receiving a voice signal from a driver;
An amplifier 300 for amplifying a voice signal output from the microphone 200;
A Bluetooth transmission unit 600 for transmitting a voice signal amplified by the amplification unit 300;
And a Bluetooth receiving unit 700 for receiving a voice signal transmitted from the Bluetooth transmitting unit 600. The voice signal received by the Bluetooth receiving unit 700 is output through a car audio 5 provided in the vehicle,
A sleepiness prevention mode (71) for allowing the output unit (40) comprising a speaker (410) to output information related to drowsiness prevention to the driver depending on whether the hitting sensor (30) senses a hitting;
And a karaoke mode (72) for allowing a voice signal output from the microphone (200) to be output through a car audio (5) provided in the vehicle.
13. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 12,
A memory unit 800 storing music data;
And a music selection unit (900) for selecting any one of music data stored in the memory unit (800).
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