KR101755604B1 - Movable electronic block and driving method thereof - Google Patents

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KR101755604B1
KR101755604B1 KR1020160010778A KR20160010778A KR101755604B1 KR 101755604 B1 KR101755604 B1 KR 101755604B1 KR 1020160010778 A KR1020160010778 A KR 1020160010778A KR 20160010778 A KR20160010778 A KR 20160010778A KR 101755604 B1 KR101755604 B1 KR 101755604B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A63H17/00—Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor
    • A63H17/002—Toy vehicles, e.g. with self-drive; ; Cranes, winches or the like; Accessories therefor made of parts to be assembled
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H29/00—Drive mechanisms for toys in general
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H29/00—Drive mechanisms for toys in general
    • A63H29/24—Details or accessories for drive mechanisms, e.g. means for winding-up or starting toy engines
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a movable electronic block and a driving method thereof.
The portable electronic block according to the present invention includes a main block having a sensor for detecting a tilt and a first MCU for generating a control signal according to the detected tilt and having a plurality of first coupling parts for connection between blocks, And a second MCU for controlling the driving of the motor in response to the control signal and having a second coupling unit for inter-block coupling, and a sub-block having one end and the other end connected to the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit, respectively, 2 coupling unit for transmitting the control signal to the second MCU through an electric wire provided therein.
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to freely construct blocks among polyhedrally shaped blocks, to assemble in various forms, to drive assembled electronic blocks according to the number and speed of shaking the user, There is an effect that can induce.

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[0001] MOVABLE ELECTRONIC BLOCK AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a movable type electronic block and a driving method thereof, and more particularly, to a movable type electronic block for driving an assembled electronic block and a driving method thereof.

The existing electronic block was developed focusing on moving a simple general object such as a simple robot or automobile. Therefore, it has limitations in constructing a form with creative and irregular motions, and it does not have a perfect form as a representation of a curved surface in terms of form or a finished product.

In addition, electronic blocks have been developed in LEGO blocks. However, there is a limit to building plastic objects beyond existing conventional objects (automobiles, cranes, etc.) by using electronic blocks of LEGO blocks and traditional LEGO blocks.

The background art of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2002-0014503 (published on Mar. 25, 2002).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a movable electronic block for driving an assembled electronic block and a method of driving the same.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile electronic block including a sensor for detecting a tilt and a first MCU for generating a control signal according to the detected tilt, A main block having a coupling portion; A sub-block having a motor for driving and a second MCU for controlling driving of the motor in correspondence to the control signal and having a second coupling unit for block-to-block connection; And a connection block that connects the first and second ends to the first and second coupling parts to transmit the control signal to the second MCU through a wire provided in the first and second coupling parts, respectively.

The first MCU may generate the control signal according to the number of times of shaking or shaking sensed through the sensor when the user shakes while holding the portable electronic block.

In addition, a movable wheel is mounted on a shaft of the motor, and the first MCU controls the control signal to increase the number of rotations of the wheel or the rotation speed of the wheel, Lt; / RTI >

In addition, the first MCU may generate the control signal for controlling the moving direction of the mobile electronic block in accordance with the tilt direction sensed by the sensor.

If the user shakes the main block while the main block is separated from the sub-block, the first MCU may generate at least one of the number of shakes, The control signal may be stored in a storage unit provided in the main block, and the stored control signal may be transmitted to the second MCU when a predetermined time has elapsed after the separated main block is connected to the sub-block.

In addition, the sensor may be one of a tilt sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gravity sensor.

In addition, the main block may further include a power supply unit for supplying power.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of driving a mobile electronic block, the method including: generating a control signal according to a slope sensed by a first MCU built in the main block; Receiving a control signal through a wire provided inside the connection block, the second MCU being embedded in the sub-block; The second MCU controlling driving of a motor built in the sub-block according to the control signal; And a wheel mounted on an axis of the motor is rotated according to driving of the motor.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to freely construct blocks among polyhedrally shaped blocks, to assemble in various forms, to drive assembled electronic blocks according to the number and speed of shaking the user, There is an effect that can induce.

In addition, according to the present invention, 3D printing is performed on the modeled shape through software, and the surface of the block constructed by the user is solidified, thereby making it possible to produce a creative molding having various operations.

Also, according to the present invention, it is effective as a diagonal for creativity education and fusion education, which are the recent issues.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the national competitiveness by using the ICT technology as a design tool for developing a convergent product, which is common to the general public, beyond educational tools.

1 is a block diagram showing a portable electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view for explaining a connection relationship between blocks in a mobile electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.
3 is a detailed view of a main block in a mobile electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of driving a mobile electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 and 6 are views showing an embodiment of using a mobile electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A mobile electronic block and a driving method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this process, the thicknesses of the lines and the sizes of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation.

Further, the terms described below are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, which may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user, the operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

1 to 3, a mobile electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a portable electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a connection relationship between blocks in a portable electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, a portable electronic block 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main block 110, a sub-block 120, and a connection block 130, The connection block 130 may have a plurality of connection blocks.

1, the main block 110 includes a power supply unit 112, a sensor 114, a first MCU 115, and a storage unit 116. 2, the main block 110 is connected to the sub-block 120 or the connection block 130 through a plurality of first coupling portions 111 implemented in a groove shape.

The power supply unit 112 supplies power to the sub block 120 electrically connected to the power supply unit.

The sensor 114 may be one of a tilt sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gravity sensor. The tilt of the main block 110 may be measured to detect a degree of shaking when the user grasps the main block 110.

The first MCU 115 generates a control signal according to the tilt sensed by the sensor 114 and transmits the generated control signal to the second MCU 123 of the sub block 120.

The storage unit 116 stores control signals generated by the first MCU 115.

At this time, the main block 110 may further include a communication unit (not shown) for communication with a user terminal (not shown).

1, the sub-block 120 includes a motor 122 and a second MCU 123. 2, the second coupling part 121, which is formed in a groove shape, is connected to the main block 110 or the connection block 130. [

The motor 122 is for driving the mobile electronic block 100, and a wheel 140 movable on the axis of the motor 122 may be mounted.

The second MCU 123 controls the driving of the motor 122 in response to the control signal generated from the first MCU 115.

The connection block 130 is connected to the first and second coupling parts 111 and 121 at one end 131a and at the other end 131b thereof, And transmits the control signal generated from the control unit 115 to the second MCU 123.

That is, since the control signal generated from the first MCU 115 is transmitted to the second MCU 123 via the wire 132 provided in the connection block 130, it is possible to transmit and receive data stably.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main block 110 and the plurality of sub-blocks 120 are polyhedrons and are preferably formed of a hexahedron, and the connection block 130 is formed of a three- It may be output to a printer and implemented in a free form.

3 is a detailed view of a main block in a mobile electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3, the main block 110 may include a power supply unit 112 for supplying power to the outside of the main block 110 as a USB port. The main block 110 may include buttons for button operations such as power on / off, speaker 118 on- A portion 117 and a speaker 118 for voice and sound output may be implemented.

Hereinafter, a method of driving a mobile electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operational flow of a method of driving a mobile electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a specific operation of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

According to the driving method of the mobile electronic block according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first MCU 115 built in the main block 110 generates a control signal according to the tilt sensed by the sensor 114, (S410).

That is, when the user shakes while gripping the portable electronic block 100, the first MCU 115 may control the control signal according to the number of times of shaking or the shaking speed sensed through the sensor 114 built in the main block 110, .

More specifically, a control signal is generated so that the number of rotations of the wheel 140 or the rotation speed of the wheel 140 increases corresponding to the number of times the mobile electronic block 100 is shaken or the shaking speed.

For example, if the number of times that the mobile electronic block 100 is shaken is 10, a control signal for driving the motor 122 to rotate the wheel 140 by 10 times is generated, and a control signal for driving the mobile electronic block 100 It is possible to generate a control signal for driving the motor 122 to rotate the wheel 140 proportionally.

The first MCU 115 may generate a control signal for controlling the moving direction of the mobile electronic block 100 in accordance with the tilt direction sensed by the sensor 114. [

For example, when the user tilts the mobile electronic block 100 to the left and then shakes it, the mobile electronic block 100 generates a control signal to move to the left side when the mobile electronic block 100 is lowered.

Next, the second MCU 123 incorporated in the sub-block 120 receives the control signal generated in step S410 through the electric wire 132 provided in the connection block 130 (S420).

If the user shakes the main block 110 around the mobile electronic block 100 in a state where the main block 110 is separated from the sub block 120, the first MCU 115 can be operated by the sensor 114 The second MCU 123 stores the control signal generated by at least one of the detected number of times of shaking, the shaking speed and the tilting direction in the storage unit 116 provided in the main block 110, 110 are connected to the sub block 120, the first MCU 115 receives a control signal stored in the storage unit 116 after a predetermined time elapses.

That is, when the mobile electronic block 100 is driven immediately after the separated main block 110 is connected to the sub-block 120, it may be surprising if the user is a child, so that the mobile electronic block 100 may be driven after a predetermined time elapses .

Next, the second MCU 123 incorporated in the sub-block 120 controls the driving of the motor 122 built in the sub-block 120 according to the control signal received in step S420 (S430).

That is, the second MCU 123 controls the driving frequency and driving speed of the motor 122 and the moving direction of the mobile electronic block 100 according to the control signal received in step S420.

Finally, the wheel 140 mounted on the axis of the motor 122 rotates according to the driving of the motor 122 (S440).

That is, when the motor 122 is driven, the wheel 140 mounted on the shaft of the motor 122 rotates to move the mobile electronic block 100.

5 and 6 are views showing an embodiment of using a mobile electronic block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a state where the mobile electronic block 100 is formed into an automobile by assembling the main block 110, the sub-block 120 and the connection block 130, and FIG. 6 is a caterpillar shape.

5, it is most preferable that the wheel 140 is mounted on the axis of the motor 122. However, instead of the wheel 140, as shown in FIG. 6, The movable member 150 of various shapes capable of moving the motor 122 may be mounted on the shaft of the motor 122. [

Meanwhile, the mobile electronic block 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be operated in conjunction with a user terminal (not shown). If the user shakes the user terminal, the main block 110 may be embedded in the user terminal Receives the number of times the user terminal sensed through the sensor (not shown, for example, the tilt sensor, the acceleration sensor, or the gravity sensor) through the short distance communication, May generate a control signal according to the number of times the received user terminal is shaken or the shaking speed.

When the user shakes while holding the user terminal and the mobile electronic block 100 at the same time, the first MCU 115 controls the number of times the user terminal sensed through the sensor built in the user terminal is shaken or shaken, A control signal may be generated according to the calculated number of times of shaking or shaking speed by multiplying the number of times of shaking or shaking speed of the portable electronic block 100 sensed through the sensor 114 built in the block 110. [

For example, if the number of times the user terminal shakes three times and the number of times that the portable electronic block 100 is shaken is five, the first MCU 115 recognizes the total number of times of shaking 15 times, That is, it is also possible to generate a control signal for further increasing the rotational speed or the number of rotations.

At this time, the user terminal may be a smart phone, a smart pad, a mobile phone, a notebook computer, a tablet PC, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc., which can install and execute an application program. In particular, in the case of a smart phone or a smart pad, the application can be provided as an application on the device.

In particular, the user terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention may be a smart phone as a terminal having a sensor capable of detecting a tilt and capable of short-range communication with the main block 110.

As described above, the mobile electronic block and the driving method thereof according to the embodiment of the present invention can be freely constructed between blocks provided in a polyhedron shape, and can be assembled in various forms, and can be assembled according to the number and speed It is possible to drive the assembled electronic block, which can cause interest of the user.

In addition, 3D printing is performed on the modeled shape through software, and the surface of the block constructed by the user is solidified, thereby making it possible to produce a creative molding having various operations.

Also, it is effective as a diocese for creativity education and fusion education which are issues.

Beyond educational tools, the general public can be used as a design tool for developing convergent products that incorporate ICT technology, thereby enhancing national competitiveness.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. will be. Accordingly, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the following claims.

100: portable electronic block 110: main block
111: first coupling portion 112: power supply portion
114: Sensor 115: First MCU
116: storage unit 117: button operation unit
118: Speaker 120: Sub-block
121: second coupling portion 122: motor
123: second MCU 130: connection block
131a: one end 131b: the other end
132: wire 140: wheel
150: moving member

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A main block having a sensor for detecting a tilt and a first MCU for generating a control signal according to the detected tilt and having a plurality of first coupling parts for block-to-block connection;
A sub-block having a motor for driving and a second MCU for controlling driving of the motor in correspondence to the control signal and having a second coupling unit for block-to-block connection; And
And a connection block for connecting the first and second ends to the first and second coupling parts to transmit the control signal to the second MCU through an electric wire provided therein,
If the user shakes the main block while the main block is separated from the sub-block,
The first MCU includes:
The control signal generated by at least one of the number of times of the shaking detected by the sensor, the shaking speed and the tilting direction is stored in a storage unit provided in the main block, and after the separated main block is connected to the sub- And transmits the stored control signal to the second MCU when a predetermined time elapses. The method according to claim 1,
The first MCU includes:
Wherein the control signal is generated in accordance with the number of times of shaking or the speed of shaking detected by the sensor when the user shakes while holding the portable electronic block. 3. The method of claim 2,
A movable wheel is mounted on the shaft of the motor,
The first MCU includes:
Wherein the control signal is generated so that the number of rotations of the wheel or the rotation speed of the wheel increases corresponding to the number of times or the shaking speed of the mobile electronic block. 3. The method of claim 2,
The first MCU includes:
And generates the control signal for controlling the moving direction of the mobile electronic block in accordance with the tilt direction sensed by the sensor. delete The method according to claim 1,
The sensor includes:
A portable electronic block, one of a tilt sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gravity sensor. The method according to claim 1,
The main block includes:
And a power supply for power supply. A method for driving a mobile electronic block including a main block and a sub-block connected by a connection block,
Generating a control signal according to a slope sensed by a first MCU built in the main block through a sensor that senses a slope;
Receiving a control signal through a wire provided inside the connection block, the second MCU being embedded in the sub-block;
The second MCU controlling driving of a motor built in the sub-block according to the control signal; And
Wherein a wheel mounted on an axis of the motor rotates in accordance with driving of the motor,
If the user shakes the main block while the main block is separated from the sub-block,
The first MCU includes:
Storing the control signal generated by at least one of the number of times of shaking, the shaking speed and the tilting direction sensed by the sensor in a storage unit provided in the main block,
Wherein the step of receiving the control signal comprises:
And receiving the stored control signal when a predetermined time has elapsed after the separated main block is connected to the sub-block. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the step of generating the control signal comprises:
And generating the control signal in accordance with the number of times of the shaking or the shaking speed sensed by the sensor when the user shakes while grasping the portable electronic block. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the step of generating the control signal comprises:
Wherein the control signal is generated so as to increase the number of rotations of the wheel or the rotation speed of the wheel corresponding to the number of times or the shaking speed of the mobile electronic block. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the step of generating the control signal comprises:
And generates the control signal to control the moving direction of the mobile electronic block in accordance with the tilt direction sensed by the sensor. delete 9. The method of claim 8,
The sensor includes:
A tilt sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gravity sensor. 9. The method of claim 8,
The main block includes:
And a power supply for power supply.
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