KR102031888B1 - The method for operating bidet having speech recognition funtion - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an operation method for a bidet, having a voice recognition function which can be operated only by a voice command. A remote controller for operating a bidet is separated from a bidet body. The bidet having the voice recognition function comprises: the bidet body performing a washing function, a bidet function, and a drying function; a voice input unit changing voice into an electric signal when the voice is input by a microphone and transmitting the electric signal to a local control unit; the local control unit performing a motion corresponding after analyzing the digital signal by changing the electric signal input in the voice input unit to the digital signal; an output unit expressing the motion corresponding in accordance with a command of the local control unit as voice or an image; and a function operating unit selectively performing the washing function, the bidet function, and the drying function in accordance with the command of the local control unit.

Description

The method for operating bidet having speech recognition funtion

The present invention relates to a method of operating a bidet having a voice recognition function that can operate only by a voice command, and when a voice command is given, the voice recognition module installed in the remote controller recognizes it and is displayed as an image or voice through an output unit. The present invention relates to a bidet operation method having a voice recognition function that is selectively operated among a cleaning mode, a bidet mode, and a drying mode through a function operation unit.

The present invention is characterized in that the ease of operation is improved, so that even the visually impaired can be used conveniently. In addition to the general voice recognition function, it is equipped with a voice recognition function at the time of emergency, thereby making an emergency call (119) to a predetermined contact point when an emergency occurs. It is possible to accept AS (the manufacturer customer satisfaction center).

Bidets are installed on the toilet and used for washing with water after stool.

It is generally used in a washing mode for washing after stool, a bidet mode for cleaning women and a drying mode for drying water after washing or bidet.

In order to operate the above mode, a function operation unit is required. The function operation unit is classified into an operation button type provided in the operation button and a function operation unit provided in the remote control type.

By the way, in the prior art, both the operation button type bidet or the remote control type bidet is configured to be operated manually by the user and is configured to operate by one-way command,

If the user is disabled or difficult to operate the button, there was a problem that the use of the bidet itself is impossible, there is a problem that can not be quickly and appropriately handled even in case of an emergency such as suddenly bad user health.

Korean Patent Office Publication No. 10-2014-0103227 Korean Patent Office Publication No. 10-2016-0526291

An object of the present invention is to provide a voice recognition function that can operate only by voice in addition to the manual operation function, so that the visually impaired can be used conveniently.

In addition, when a voice command is issued, the voice recognition module installed in the remote controller recognizes it and is displayed as an image or a voice through an output unit, and is operated by a function operation unit to be selectively operated among a washing mode, a bidet mode, and a drying mode. The second purpose is to greatly improve convenience.

In addition to the general voice recognition function, it is also equipped with voice recognition function in case of emergency, so that even in case of an emergency situation such as emergency call (119) or AS reception (customer satisfaction center of corresponding manufacturer) to a predetermined contact point in case of emergency, The third purpose is to be able to cope.

In the present invention to achieve the above object,

The remote control for operating the bidet is separate from the bidet body.

Bidet body to perform the washing, bidet, drying function; A voice input unit which converts the voice into an electric signal and transmits it to a local controller when the voice is input through a microphone; A local controller converting the electric signal input from the voice input unit into a digital signal and analyzing the same, and then performing a corresponding operation; An output unit for expressing a corresponding operation according to a command of the local control unit by voice or video; In a bidet having a voice recognition function consisting of a function operating unit for selectively performing the cleaning, bidet, drying function according to the command of the local control unit,

The voice input unit is connected to the local controller through a voice signal converter and a language analysis processor. When a voice signal is input to the remote controller voice input unit, the voice signal converter converts an analog signal into a digital signal.

The language analysis processor determines whether it is an operation execution command. In the case of an operation execution command, a user language and a command are analyzed by a remote controller and then an operation command is transmitted to a local controller.

The local control unit determines whether or not normal reception is performed, and in the case of normal reception, voice is output from the output unit as a corresponding language.

The function operation unit is configured to perform a corresponding operation for the cleaning, bidet, drying device,

In the voice input unit, a voice command in which several steps are combined is input. For example, the first step is a part for determining a user's language, the second step is a part for executing an operation, and the last step is for commanding an actual execution. As part, the voice command combining them is inputted,

The output unit is configured to output an image in a character of a corresponding country or to output audio in a language of a corresponding country according to a user language confirmed by the language analysis processing unit.

The voice command is a combination of the above steps, the first stage is the greeting of the country, the second stage is the ready name of the brand name or product name, the last stage is "wash", "bid", "dry", "stop" and Instructions for the same functional operation may be combined.

The voice command in which the various steps are combined may command the execution of secondary functions for the "water pressure", "hot water", "seat or seat", "deodorant", "child", etc. in the last step, in which " It can be configured by combining an object such as "water pressure", "hot water", "seat or seat", "deodorant", "child", and detailed instructions such as performing steps or on, off.

In addition, the IoT communication module by the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or RF module is further configured, the IoT communication module transmits the voice signal input through the voice input unit to the database server to store the usage information or emergency (Emergency) Configured to perform a function,

When the voice signal is input to the remote control voice input unit, the voice signal converting unit converts an analog signal into a digital signal,

The language analysis processor determines whether it is an operation execution command. In the case of an operation execution command, the language analysis command is analyzed, and then the operation command is transmitted to a local controller.

The local controller determines whether the command is operable. In the case of the operable command, the voice is output as a corresponding language from the output unit.

The function operation unit performs a corresponding operation such as emergency call or AS reception, and the IoT communication module may be connected to a database server to perform remote control and operation of a connected bathroom product or to be individually controlled through a voice recognition function. ,

The user's information can be stored, the usage history can be saved, or the emergency or AS reception function can be performed.

The voice input unit is required to input a voice signal of a combination of steps,

Step 1 is the greeting from your country, Step 2 is the ready-to-use word, brand name or product name, and the last step is an emergency function such as "urgent", "hot water failure", "sheet failure" or "no operation". It consists of related commands.

In addition, the IoT communication module may be connected to an additional function operation unit, such as a "ventilator", a "bathroom shower", a "bathroom faucet", in addition to the function operation unit of "cleaning", "bidet", "drying". There will be.

According to the present invention, by providing a voice recognition function that can operate only by voice in addition to the manual operation function, it is also possible to conveniently use the visually impaired.

In addition, when a voice command is issued, the voice recognition module installed in the remote controller recognizes it and is displayed as an image or a voice through an output unit, and is operated by a function operation unit to be selectively operated among a washing mode, a bidet mode, and a drying mode. Has the effect of greatly improving convenience,

In addition to the general voice recognition function, it is also equipped with voice recognition function in case of emergency, so that even in case of an emergency situation such as emergency call (119) or AS reception (customer satisfaction center of corresponding manufacturer) to a predetermined contact point in case of emergency, There is also an effect that can cope.

1 is a schematic view of a bidet,
2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a bidet according to the present invention;
3 is a view schematically illustrating a relationship between a product operation speech recognition unit and an emulsion speech recognition unit in a bidet according to the present invention;
4 is a flowchart illustrating an instruction processing process in a bidet according to the present invention;
5 is a view for explaining the speech recognition and speech output structure in the bidet according to the present invention,
6 is an exemplary view of a voice recognition and voice output process in the bidet according to the present invention,
7 is a view showing an image output state in the bidet according to the present invention,
8 is a flowchart illustrating an instruction processing procedure of an emulsion function in a bidet according to the present invention;
9 is a view for explaining the speech recognition and speech output structure of the emulsion function in the bidet according to the present invention,
10 is a view for explaining the network configuration by the Iot communication module in the bidet according to the present invention,
11 is a block diagram illustrating in detail the connection structure between the voice input unit and the Iot communication module according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention.

On the other hand, the following description of the present invention is only an example for structural to functional description. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as limited by the embodiments described in the text.

For example, the embodiments may be variously modified and may have various forms, and thus the scope of the present invention should be understood to include equivalents capable of realizing the technical idea.

In addition, the object or effect presented in the present invention does not mean that a specific embodiment should include all or only such effects, the scope of the present invention should not be understood as being limited thereby.

The meaning of the terms described in the present invention will be understood as follows.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, but it may be understood that other components may be present in between. Should be. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in between. Other expressions describing the relationship between components, such as "between" and "immediately between," or "neighboring to," and "directly neighboring to" should be interpreted as well.

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. As used herein, the terms "comprise" or "having" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, action, component, part, or combination thereof that is described, and that one or more other features or numbers are present. It should be understood that it does not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of steps, actions, components, parts or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

Terms such as those defined in the commonly used dictionaries should be construed as having meanings consistent with the meanings in the context of the related art, and are not construed in ideal or excessively formal meanings unless expressly defined herein. Do not.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail by explaining preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals in the drawings denote like elements.

1 is a schematic diagram of a bidet, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a bidet according to the present invention,

In the bidet according to the present invention, the remote control for operating the bidet is separated from the bidet body,

A bidet body (1) which performs washing, bidet and drying functions; A voice input unit 2 for converting the voice into an electric signal when the voice is input through a microphone and transmitting the voice signal to a local controller; A local controller 3 for converting the electrical signal input from the voice input unit 2 into a digital signal and analyzing the same; An output unit 4 for expressing a corresponding operation according to a command of the local control unit 3 as voice or video; And a function operation unit 5 for selectively performing among washing, bidet and drying functions according to the command of the local control unit 3.

On the other hand, the local control unit 3 controls the operation of the voice input unit 2, the output unit 4, the function operation unit 5 and the lot communication module (6). That is, the voice command sensed by the voice input unit 2 controls the output unit 4 to be expressed as an image or voice, and the function operation unit 5 controls to selectively operate among a washing function, a bidet function or a drying function. Meanwhile, the emergency information is controlled to be transmitted to the server 7 through the Iot communication module 6.

The local controller 3 performing this role may include a central processing unit 31, a memory 32, and a support circuit 33.

The central processing unit 31 is a variety of computer processors that can be industrially applied to control the operation of the voice input unit 2, the output unit 4, the functional operation unit 5 and the lot communication module 6 in this embodiment. It may be one of them.

The memory 32 is connected to the central processing unit 31. The memory 32 may be installed locally or remotely as a computer readable recording medium, and may be readily available, such as, for example, random access memory (RAM), ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, or any digital storage form. It may be at least one memory.

The support circuit 33 is combined with the central processing unit 31 to support the typical operation of the processor. Such support circuit 33 may include a cache, a power supply, a clock circuit, an input / output circuit, a subsystem, and the like.

In this embodiment, the local controller 3 controls the operations of the output unit 4, the function operation unit 5, and the Iot communication module 150. At this time, the local control unit 3 controls the voice command sensed by the voice input unit 2 to be primarily displayed as a text or voice through the output unit 4, and the function operation unit 5 controls the washing function and bidet. While controlling to operate selectively among functions or drying functions, a series of processes or the like for controlling the emulsion information to be transmitted to the server 7 via the Iot communication module 6 may be stored in the memory 32. Typically software routines may be stored in memory 32. Software routines may also be stored or executed by other central processing units (not shown).

Although the process according to the invention has been described as being executed by software routines, at least some of the processes of the invention may be performed by hardware. As such, the processes of the present invention may be implemented in software running on a computer system, in hardware such as integrated circuits, or by a combination of software and hardware.

3 is a view schematically illustrating a relationship between a product operation speech recognition unit and an emulsion speech recognition unit in a bidet according to the present invention;

The voice input unit 2 may be composed of a product operation voice recognition unit and an emulsion voice recognition unit. First, the product operation voice recognition unit may convert a voice signal input through a microphone attached to a main body or a microphone attached to a remote controller to an analog signal. Convert it to digital so that you can perform the corresponding analyzed action,

In the emulsion voice recognition unit, the voice signal input through the microphone attached to the product main body or the microphone attached to the remote controller performs the corresponding operation analyzed by converting the analog to digital, DATA BASE through the Iot communication module (6) It is configured to access the server 7 and perform emergency call 119 or AS reception (the manufacturer customer satisfaction center) to the designated contact.

At this time, the Iot communication module 6 receives an emergency call or an AS through a device connected by Wifi, BLUETOOTH, Rf module, or the like.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a command processing process in a bidet according to the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a connection structure of a voice input unit and an Iot communication module in detail according to the present invention.

 The voice input unit 2 is connected to the local control unit 3 through a voice signal converter 21 and a language analysis processor 22. When the remote controller voice signal is input to the voice input unit 2, the voice signal conversion is performed. The analog signal is converted into a digital signal,

The language analysis processing unit 22 determines whether it is an operation execution command. In the case of an operation execution command, a user language and a command are analyzed by a remote controller and then an operation command is transmitted to a local control unit.

The local control unit determines whether or not normal reception is performed, and in the case of normal reception, the output unit 4 outputs a voice as a corresponding language.

The function operation unit 5 to perform a corresponding operation for the cleaning, bidet, drying device.

5 is a view for explaining the speech recognition and voice output structure in the bidet according to the present invention, Figure 6 is an exemplary view of the voice recognition and voice output process in the bidet according to the present invention,

In the voice input unit 2, a voice command in which several steps are combined is input. For example, the first step is a part for determining a user's language, the second step is a part for executing an operation, and the last step is an actual operation. As a part for commanding, a voice command combined with these is inputted,

The output unit 4 outputs an image as a character of a corresponding country or an audio output in a language of the corresponding country according to the user language confirmed by the language analysis processing unit 22.

In other words, the voice command is a combination of the above steps, the first step is the greeting of the country, the second step is the brand name or product name as the start preparation words, the last step is "wash", "bidet", "dry", "stop" It can be configured by combining the commands for the function operation, such as ".

The voice command in which the various steps are combined may command the execution of secondary functions for the "water pressure", "hot water", "seat or seat", "deodorant", "child", etc. in the last step, in which " It may be configured by combining objects such as "water pressure", "hot water", "seat or seat", "deodorant", "child", and detailed instructions such as performing steps or on and off.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the user commands a voice such as "HI", "DOBIS", and "WASH", the local control unit 3 recognizes that it is a cleaning start command and the function operation unit 5 is recognized. At the same time as "cleaning" is started, the video output unit 41 displays "Start washing" in English, and the audio output unit 42 sounds "Start washing".

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when the user firstly commands "hello" and "dobis", and secondly, "water pressure" and "step 1", the local controller 3 receives the water pressure by one step. Recognized as a command to adjust to and adjust the water pressure in one step through the function operation unit 5, and at the same time, the image output unit 41 displays "hydraulic pressure is one step" or "water pressure is weak", In the audio output unit 42, a voice of "water pressure is 1 stage" or "water pressure is weak" is heard.

FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a state in which an image is output from a bidet according to the present invention. In the image output unit 42 of the remote controller 11, the image is displayed as a character of a corresponding country according to the recognized language.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a command processing procedure of an emulsion function in a bidet according to the present invention;

The IoT communication module 6 by the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or RF module is further configured, and the IoT communication module 6 transmits the voice signal input through the voice input unit to the database server 7 to use information. It is configured to save or perform emergency function.

When the audio signal is input to the remote controller input unit 2, the analog signal is converted into a digital signal by the voice signal converter 21,

The language analysis processor 22 determines whether it is an operation execution command. In the case of an operation execution command, the language analysis command is analyzed and then the operation command is transmitted to a local controller.

The local controller determines whether the command is operable. In the case of the operable command, the output unit 4 outputs a voice as a corresponding language.

The function operation unit 5 performs a corresponding operation such as emergency call or AS reception, and the IoT communication module 6 is connected to a database server 7 to perform remote control and operation of a connected bathroom product, Store user information, store usage history, or perform emergency or AS acceptance functions.

9 is a view for explaining the speech recognition and speech output structure of the emulsion function in the bidet according to the present invention,

The voice input unit 2 is required to input a voice signal of a combination of steps,

Step 1 is the greeting from your country, Step 2 is the ready-to-use word, brand name or product name, and the last step is an emergency function such as "urgent", "hot water failure", "sheet failure" or "no operation". It consists of related commands.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the user commands a voice such as "Hello", "Dobis", or "Hot water failure", the local controller 3 recognizes that an emergency situation and the function operation unit 5 Performs an operation such as emergency call or AS reception, and the IoT communication module 6 is connected to the database server 7 to immediately receive the AS, while the output unit 4 receives " AS reception. It will begin with voice and text.

10 is a view for explaining the network configuration by the Iot communication module in the bidet according to the present invention,

The IoT communication module 6 is connected to additional function operation units such as a "ventilator", "bathroom shower", and "bathroom faucet" in addition to the function operation unit of "cleaning", "bidet", "drying". Will be configurable.

As described above, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, which will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, such modifications or variations will have to be belong to the claims of the present invention.

1: bidet body 2: voice input unit
3: local control unit 4: output unit
5: Function control panel 6: Iot communication module
7: server 11: remote control
21: voice signal conversion unit 22: language analysis processing unit
31: central processing unit 32: memory
33: support circuit

Claims (6)

The remote control for operating the bidet is separate from the bidet body.
A bidet body which performs washing, bidet and drying functions; A voice input unit which converts the voice into an electric signal and transmits it to a local controller when the voice is input through a microphone; A local controller converting the electric signal input from the voice input unit into a digital signal and analyzing the same, and then performing a corresponding operation; An output unit for expressing a corresponding operation according to a command of the local control unit by voice or video; A function operation unit configured to selectively perform cleaning, bidet, and drying functions according to a command of the local control unit; In the operation method of the bidet having a voice recognition function consisting of an Iot communication module to perform an emulsion operation according to the command of the local control unit,
1) Since the voice input unit is divided into a product operation speech recognition unit and an emulsion speech recognition unit, and is composed of a voice signal conversion unit and a language analysis processing unit, when the voice signal is detected, the voice signal conversion unit first converts the voice signal from analog to digital. Converting to;
2) checking, by the language analysis processor, whether the command is an operation execution command or another command by the digitally converted voice signal;
3) In the case of the operation execution command in 2) above, the operation command is transmitted to the local control unit. The local control unit includes a central processing unit for controlling the operation of the voice input unit, output unit, function operation unit, and Iot communication module; It is composed of a memory and a support circuit in combination with the central processing unit to support the typical operation of the processor,
Analyzing a voice command through the language analysis processor when an operation execution command is normally received by the local controller;
4) The voice command consists of the first step for analyzing the country concerned, the second step for preparing for the start of the third step, and the third step for the function operation command.
First finding a corresponding country through step 1 and checking whether or not a word is input for step 2;
5) the step of starting the three steps or less by inputting the words for the second step, and analyzing the function operation command of the three steps;
6) transmitting the command analyzed by the language analysis processing unit to the function operation unit via the local control unit to perform washing, bidet and drying operations;
7) transmitting the command analyzed by the language analysis processor to the output unit and displaying the voice or video as a command according to the corresponding country found in 4) above;
8) If the voice signal converted to digital in 2) is not an operation execution command, the voice command is analyzed without dividing the voice command, and the analyzed voice signal is transmitted to the Iot communication module via the local control unit and other commands. Performing a process;
9) The Iot communication module performs an emulsion function or performs an additional function besides bidet operation through a connection device by Wifi, Bluetooth or Rf module,
When performing an emulsion function, calling the designated contact through a database server connected with the Iot communication module to perform an emulsion function;
10) A method of operating a bidet having a voice recognition function, characterized in that the voice signal analyzed in 8) consists of a process of transmitting the usage information is stored in the database server.
The method of claim 1,
The voice command, the first step is the greeting of the country, the second step is the start name, the brand name or product name, the last step is for the operation of functions such as "wash", "bid", "dry", "stop" A method of operating a bidet with voice recognition, characterized in that the command is combined.
The method of claim 2,
The voice command, in the last step may command the performance of secondary functions for "water pressure", "hot water", "seat or seat", "deodorant", "child", etc., in this case "water pressure", "hot water" A method of operating a bidet having a voice recognition function comprising a combination of an object such as "seat or seat", "deodorant", "child", and a detailed command such as performing or turning on or off.
delete The method of claim 1,
The voice input unit is required to input a voice signal of a combination of steps,
Step 1 is the greeting from your country, Step 2 is the ready-to-use word, brand name or product name, and the last step is an emergency function such as "urgent", "hot water failure", "sheet failure" or "no operation". A method of operating a bidet with speech recognition, characterized in that the command related.
The method of claim 1,
The Iot communication module is connected to additional functional operation units, such as a "ventilator", "bathroom shower", "bathroom faucet", in addition to the function operation unit of "cleaning", "bidet", "drying". Operation method of the bidet having a voice recognition function.

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