KR102054074B1 - 3-dimension puzzle block integrating internet of things - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an IoT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block which can be formed in a predetermined form or shape by combining a base block group and various functional puzzle groups, can be utilized as interior props as well as functions as a play item or a learning device by electrically connecting each block group and functional puzzle, and can perform a variety of control and assembly executions by interlocking with a smartphone. According to the present invention, the IoT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block comprises: a plurality of base block groups having a predetermined form or shape during assembly and including a plurality of unit base block groups comprising a base block in which a plurality of coupling portions are formed to be three-dimensionally coupled; a plurality of assembly puzzle groups consisting of assembly puzzles in which a plurality of coupling portions are formed to be coupled in a plane or in a direction perpendicular to the plane; a plurality of functional blocks and a functional puzzle group consisting of a functional block or a functional puzzle assembled to the base block constituting the base block group and the assembly puzzle constituting the assembly puzzle group; and a terminal device provided with an application to communicate with a local area communication module included in the functional block or the functional puzzle constituting the functional block and the function puzzle group.

Description

IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block {3-DIMENSION PUZZLE BLOCK INTEGRATING INTERNET OF THINGS}

The present invention relates to an IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block, and more particularly, it can be implemented in a predetermined form or shape by combining the base block group and various functional puzzle groups, so that each block group and the functional puzzle can be electrically connected The present invention relates to an IOT-integrated three-dimensional block puzzle that can be used as an interior accessory as well as a play or learning device, and furthermore, to be linked with a smartphone to perform various control and assembly operations.

As is well known, block play toys are toys that can be enjoyed while completing shapes, shapes, etc. by fitting or arranging pieces of various three-dimensional shapes, such as a long direction and a cylindrical shape, to each other. By providing various educational effects to the infants or children and by assembling various models can improve the intelligence and creativity.

There are various forms of such block play toys from one-dimensional combinations to three-dimensional combinations, and generally a cylindrical block body with one open side and a surface corresponding to the opening of the block body. It includes a plurality of coupling protrusions protruding from the. In addition, the block body is produced in a variety of sizes and colors, the block body can be freely combined and stacked to make a desired shape.

Such block play toys develop small muscle development, sensory function, and cognitive ability as children encounter building blocks, and the composition is the children's ability to observe objects naturally and explore them because they model the objects around them. You will develop memory, expression, imagination, and creativity, and as you assemble, you will develop problem analysis and solution skills.

However, the conventional block play toys as described above have the effect of improving children's creativity as well as developing children's creativity through an iterative process of combining and stacking the block body, but the shape is simple and can be combined. The location is also limited, and since children can only combine and play block toys, they have a disadvantage in that they are not interested in block games and have to repurchase new block toys.

On the other hand, the conventional block play toys are implemented only in three-dimensional image by simply assembling the top, bottom, left and right, there is a limit that can not play to solve the problem or find a solution in accordance with the rules, such as puzzle.

(Document 1) Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-1521194 (2015.05.18. Notification) (Document 2) Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-1202391 (Nov. 16, 2012) (Document 3) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0101739 (2011.09.16.Published) (Document 4) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0107606 (2010.10.06.published)

Therefore, the present invention for solving the above-described problems, can be implemented in a predetermined form or shape by combining various types of base block group and various functional puzzle group IOT integrated type that can utilize all the advantages of the block and puzzle The purpose is to provide a three-dimensional block puzzle.

In addition, the present invention not only can be utilized as a play and learning apparatus by allowing each block group and the functional puzzle to be electrically connected, and can also be used as an interior accessory that is electrically implemented, and further connected to a smartphone The purpose is to provide an IOT integrated solid block puzzle that enables control and assembly execution.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the objects and other features of the present invention, the unit is made of a base block made of a predetermined shape or shape when assembling, a plurality of coupling portions are formed to be three-dimensionally coupled A plurality of base block groups including a plurality of base block groups; A plurality of assembly puzzle groups comprising assembly puzzles in which a plurality of coupling portions are formed to be coupled in a plane or in a direction perpendicular to the plane; A plurality of functional blocks and a functional puzzle group consisting of a functional block or a functional puzzle assembled to a base block constituting the base block group and an assembly puzzle constituting the assembly puzzle group; And a terminal device provided with an application for interworking with a functional block constituting the functional block and a functional puzzle group or a short-range communication module included in the functional puzzle.

In the present invention, the base block constituting the plurality of base block groups, the assembly puzzle constituting the plurality of assembly puzzle groups, and the function block and the functional puzzle constituting the plurality of functional blocks and the functional puzzle groups are respectively. The color may be formed differently or different colors may be formed for each unit base block group constituting the plurality of base block groups.

In the present invention, the unit base block group has a character shape or a specific sculpture shape when assembling, the outer base block is assembled to the assembly puzzle and the functional block or functional puzzle on the inside and outside; An intermediate base block assembled between the upper and lower base blocks, and having an assembly puzzle and a function block or a function puzzle assembled on the inner and outer sides; And it may include a finishing base block or the functional block or a functional puzzle assembled on at least one of the upper and lower base blocks and the intermediate base block.

In the present invention, the plurality of functional blocks and functional puzzle groups are short-range communication module blocks or puzzles, LED lighting blocks or puzzles, sound generating blocks or puzzles, rotary drive blocks or puzzles, sensor drive blocks or puzzles, power supply module blocks. Or it may be made of a functional block and a functional puzzle including a puzzle.

In the present invention, the LED lighting block or puzzle, sound generating block or puzzle, rotary drive block or puzzle, predetermined sensor drive block or puzzle is composed of a short-range communication module and a power supply module is integrated, each block and puzzle It is configured to include an electrical connection pattern that is electrically connected to each other when assembled with other blocks or puzzles, the application of the terminal device may be made to communicate with the short-range communication module to control the functional block and the functional puzzle.

In the present invention, the base block constituting the plurality of base block groups, the assembly puzzle constituting the plurality of assembly puzzle groups, and the function block and the functional puzzle constituting the plurality of functional blocks and the functional puzzle group, It is configured to include an electronic tag or a sensor chip assigned a unique ID to all blocks and puzzles, the terminal device may be configured to include the information of the shape that can be implemented by a combination of all blocks and puzzles.

In the present invention, the terminal device reads information on which each block and puzzle are assembled, extracts candidates or groups of matching shapes, and positions and missing or incorrect blocks and puzzles with respect to the extracted shapes. It can be made to display the assembled blocks and puzzles.

According to the IOT integrated three-dimensional block puzzle according to the present invention, a combination of various types of base block group and various functional puzzle groups can be implemented to realize various forms or shapes. There is an effect that can further improve inquiry, memory, expression, imagination and creativity, and improve problem analysis and solving ability through the assembly process.

In addition, according to the present invention, when activating the final block so that each block group and the functional puzzle can be electrically connected, not only can be used as play and learning equipment, but also as an interior accessory that is electrically implemented. There is an effect to significantly expand the functionality.

In addition, according to the present invention, there is an effect that can provide coding training to perform a variety of control and assembly execution by interlocking with the smartphone in the assembly process or assembly is completed form.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a view showing the components constituting an assembly example and the IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention.
2 is a view showing examples of a coupling configuration between unit puzzles constituting the IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention.
3 is a view showing a sculpture of one embodiment assembled by an IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention.
4 is a view showing an interlocking relationship between a speaker block which is a functional block and an application of a smartphone in an IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an interlocking relationship between a predetermined character having a speaker block and a lighting block, which are functional blocks, and an application of a smartphone in the IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a block or a puzzle including an electrical connection pattern in the IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention.
7 is a view showing an example of the advice screen implemented in the terminal device in the IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention.

Further objects, features and advantages of the present invention can be more clearly understood from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

Prior to the detailed description of the present invention, the present invention may be variously modified and may have various embodiments, and the examples described below and illustrated in the drawings are intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments. It is to be understood that the present invention includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, but it may be understood that another component may be present in the middle. 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.

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 "have" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, action, component, part, or combination thereof described on the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, components, or a combination thereof.

In addition, the terms "... unit", "... unit", "... module", and the like described in the specification mean a unit for processing at least one function or operation, which means hardware or software or hardware and It can be implemented in a combination of software.

In addition, in the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components regardless of reference numerals will be given the same reference numerals and duplicate description thereof will be omitted. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, an IOT integrated stereoscopic puzzle block according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

1 is a view showing the components constituting the IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block and an assembly example according to the present invention, Figure 2 shows an example of a combined configuration between the unit puzzle constituting the IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention It is a figure and FIG. 3 is a figure which shows the sculpture of one Embodiment assembled by the IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block which concerns on this invention. 4 is a view showing an interlocking relationship between a speaker block which is a functional block and an application of a smartphone in an IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a speaker block that is a functional block in an IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention; It is a figure which shows the interlocking relationship between the predetermined character which has a lighting block, and the application of a smartphone.

 IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, has an appearance of a predetermined form or shape when assembling, the coupling portion is formed on the upper, lower, left and right sides (that is, formed to be combined three-dimensionally) A plurality of base block groups consisting of a set of base blocks 100 (unit base block groups); A plurality of assembly puzzle groups consisting of assembly puzzles 200 having one or more coupling portions on neighboring surfaces to be coupled to each other (ie, three-dimensionally coupled) up, down, left and right; A plurality of functional blocks and a functional puzzle group comprising a base block 100 constituting the base block group and a functional block or a functional puzzle 300 assembled to be assembled to the assembly puzzle 200 constituting the assembly puzzle group; And a terminal device 400 in which an application for interworking with a local area communication module included in a function block or a function puzzle constituting the function block and a function puzzle group is provided.

Here, the base block constituting the plurality of base block groups, the assembly puzzle constituting the plurality of assembly puzzle groups, and the function block and the functional puzzle constituting the plurality of functional blocks and the functional puzzle group are users such as children. It can be configured by changing the color so that the block or puzzle intuitively knows which block or puzzle.

In addition, for each unit base block group constituting a plurality of base block groups, it is desirable to make the set intuitively distinguishable or to change the color according to the corresponding sculpture or character, or to have a color suitable for the corresponding sculpture or character. It is not necessarily limited thereto.

The unit base block group constituting the plurality of base block groups is composed of respective sets capable of forming a predetermined form or shape, sculpture, or character.

Here, the unit base block group may be configured exclusively for the set, but the base blocks constituting the unit base block group may be compatible with each other between two or more unit base block groups so as to increase user creativity. Can be. This will be associated with the assembly puzzle and functional blocks or functional puzzles to be described later.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 1, a unit base block group constituting a plurality of base block groups has a large character shape or a specific sculpture shape, and upper and lower bases on which an assembly puzzle and a function block or a function puzzle are assembled inside and outside. An intermediate base block 120 assembled between a block (outer base block) 110 and the upper and lower base blocks, and having an assembly puzzle and a function block or a function puzzle assembled inside and outside, and the upper and lower base blocks; Or a finishing base block 130 assembled to the outside of the intermediate base block.

Herein, at least one of the intermediate base block 120 and the finishing base block 130 in the unit base block group may be omitted, and instead of the finishing base block 130 or together with the finishing base block 130, an assembly puzzle may be used. However, functional blocks or functional puzzles may be configured for appearance finishing.

In addition, the finishing base block 130 may be formed in the form of a hand or foot in the form of a block or a puzzle fitted to the corresponding position, it may be made of a functional block or a functional puzzle described below.

Next, the assembling puzzle 200 constituting the plurality of assembling puzzle groups may be, for example, a group (group) having a shape corresponding to the inside of the upper and lower base blocks 110 as a whole.

And the assembly puzzle 200 has an assembly coupling portion 210 as shown in FIG. 2 so that it can be coupled tightly between the neighboring assembly puzzle 200.

Specifically, the assembly coupling portion 210 of the assembly puzzle 200, as shown in Figure 2 "T" shaped coupling protrusion and "T" shaped coupling groove, or "T" shaped protrusions protruding on the edge of the assembly puzzle 200, The coupling protrusions and the coupling grooves having the upper ends formed in a circular shape instead of the horizontal bar shape, such as the "shaped coupling protrusions and the" T "shaped coupling grooves, may be formed. The coupling protrusions and the coupling grooves may be assembled puzzles as shown in FIG. Each of the 200 may be formed separately.

In addition, when the assembly coupling portion 210 of the assembly puzzle 200 is configured to include a "T" shaped coupling projection, the "T" shaped coupling groove is shown in Figure 2 (b), the two puzzles are combined "T" shaped coupling grooves may be formed between the adjacent surfaces in the closed state.

Next, the plurality of functional blocks and the functional puzzle group is formed of a functional block and a functional puzzle in the form of a block or a puzzle, a short-range communication module block or a puzzle, an LED lighting block or a puzzle, a sound generating block or a puzzle (Bluetooth speaker Blocks or puzzles), rotary drive blocks or puzzles (wheel drives or puzzles, or blocks or puzzles with motor modules with rotating axes to which the rotors can be coupled), predetermined sensor drive blocks or puzzles, power supply module blocks or puzzles, etc. It includes.

In the functional block and the functional puzzle, the LED lighting block or the puzzle, the acoustic generating block or the puzzle, the rotation driving block or the puzzle, the predetermined sensor driving block or the puzzle may be integrated with the short-range communication module and / or the power supply module.

In the function block and the function puzzle, a predetermined sensor drive block or puzzle may be made of an optical sensor module that can detect movement, and configured to interlock with an LED light block or puzzle, a sound generating block or a puzzle, a rotation drive block or a puzzle. Can be.

The short range communication module block or puzzle is preferably made of a Bluetooth module.

Here, the functional block or the functional puzzle may be configured to include an electrical connection pattern 310 that is connected to the internal drive module, and electrically connected to each other when assembled with other functional blocks or functional puzzles. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a block or a puzzle including an electrical connection pattern in the IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention.

As in the example shown in FIG. 6, an electrical connection pattern 310 electrically connected to an internal driving module configured inside the function block or the function puzzle 300 is provided, and both ends thereof have an assembly coupling part as a connection terminal. It is assembled so as to be foldable when combined with neighboring functional blocks or functional puzzles.

For example, if a power supply module block or puzzle is connected to an LED lighting block or a puzzle (integrated near field communication module) or a short distance communication module block or puzzle is connected, the three blocks or puzzles are electrically connected to each other. It is possible to control through an application provided in the terminal device (smart phone) to communicate with the short-range communication module.

On the other hand, Figure 7 is a view showing an example of the advice screen implemented in the terminal device in the IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention.

IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block according to the present invention is provided with an electronic tag assigned a unique ID for all blocks and puzzles, or comprises a sensor chip that can recognize the block and the puzzle, the terminal device (smart phone) Stores information about a predetermined sculpture, a character, and a driving unit that can be implemented by a combination of all blocks and puzzles.

Accordingly, in the process of assembling a predetermined sculpture, character or driving unit using blocks and puzzles, the smart phone reads information on the assembled blocks and puzzles and selects a group of matching sculptures, characters or driving units. If the user selects an application's advice button (for example, a help button), the user may display a code group or a specific sculpture, character, or driving unit.

In addition, when a user completes a sculpture, a character, or a driving unit including a function block or a puzzle using a block or a puzzle, the user does not function even if the function block or puzzle does not function. When the verification button is executed, the assembled blocks or puzzles are displayed as shown in FIG. 7, and at which position the blocks or puzzles (functional blocks or puzzles) are missing or wrong in the corresponding blocks or puzzles assembled by the user. Can be made to display.

The IOT integrated three-dimensional block puzzle of the present invention described above can create a new form of play, and can be utilized by integrating with education as in coding.

In other words, the existing blocks or puzzles are merely means of limited play of simple assembly, but the present invention includes a wide range of functions such as LEDs, Bluetooth speakers, and motors, so that various fun can be pursued. Has a high sense of immersion and fun that can create new forms of play. In addition, the application of the terminal device (smart phone) can control various types of accessories, LED lights, Bluetooth speakers, motors, etc., allowing a more lively play experience.

In addition, the present invention enables scientific thinking in the process of assembling puzzles and blocks of different shapes and methods, as well as the process of configuring accessories such as LEDs, Bluetooth speakers, motors, etc. for electrical or engineering educational activities and coding. You can help with education.

According to the IOT integrated three-dimensional block puzzle according to the present invention as described above, it is possible to implement a variety of forms or shapes by the combination of various types of base block group and various functional puzzle group, play and learning and games, etc. Through this, there is an advantage that the learning ability, inquiry ability, memory, expression, imagination, creativity, etc. can be further improved, and problem analysis and solving ability can be improved through the assembly process.

In addition, according to the present invention, when activating the final block so that each block group and the functional puzzle can be electrically connected, not only can be used as play and learning equipment, but also as an interior accessory that is electrically implemented. There is a significant expansion of functionality, there is an advantage that can provide coding training to perform a variety of control and assembly execution by interlocking with the smartphone in the assembly process or assembly is completed form.

The embodiments and the accompanying drawings described herein are merely illustrative of some of the technical ideas included in the present invention. Therefore, since the embodiments disclosed herein are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but to explain, it is obvious that the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Modifications and specific embodiments that can be easily inferred by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea included in the specification and drawings of the present invention should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: base block
110: upper and lower base blocks (external base blocks)
120: middle base block
130: finishing base block
200: assembly puzzle
300: function block or function puzzle
310: electrical connection pattern
400: terminal device (smart phone)

Claims (7)

A plurality of base block groups including a plurality of unit base block groups formed of a base block having a plurality of coupling parts formed to have a three-dimensional coupling part and having a shape or shape when assembled;
A plurality of assembly puzzle groups, each of which comprises a plurality of coupling parts formed to be coupled in a plane or in a direction perpendicular to the plane, the assembly puzzle being detachably coupled to the base block;
A plurality of functional blocks and a functional puzzle group consisting of a functional block or a functional puzzle assembled to a base block constituting the base block group and an assembly puzzle constituting the assembly puzzle group; And
And a terminal device provided with an application for interworking with the short-range communication module included in the functional block or the functional puzzle constituting the functional block and the functional puzzle group.
IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block.
The method of claim 1,
The base block constituting the plurality of base block groups, the assembly puzzle constituting the plurality of assembly puzzle groups, and the function block and the function puzzle constituting the plurality of functional blocks and the functional puzzle groups are each formed in different colors. And forming a different color for each unit base block group constituting the plurality of base block groups.
IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The unit base block group is
An upper and lower base blocks having a character shape or a specific sculpture shape, in which the assembly puzzle and a function block or a function puzzle are assembled;
An intermediate base block assembled between the upper and lower base blocks and having an assembly puzzle and a function block or a function puzzle assembled inside and outside; And
Characterized in that it comprises a finishing base block or the functional block or a functional puzzle assembled on at least one of the upper and lower base blocks and the intermediate base block.
IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block.
The method of claim 3,
The plurality of functional blocks and functional puzzle groups
Short-range communication module block or puzzle, LED light block or puzzle, sound generating block or puzzle, rotary drive block or puzzle, sensor drive block or puzzle, power supply module block or puzzle comprising a functional block and a puzzle doing
IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block.
The method of claim 4, wherein
The LED lighting block or puzzle, sound generating block or puzzle, rotary drive block or puzzle, predetermined sensor drive block or puzzle is composed of a short-range communication module and a power supply module integrally,
Each block and puzzle is configured to include an electrical connection pattern that is electrically connected to each other when assembled with other blocks or puzzles,
The application of the terminal device is configured to communicate with the short-range communication module to control the function block and the function puzzle.
IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block.
The method of claim 1,
The base block constituting the plurality of base block groups, the assembly puzzle constituting the plurality of assembly puzzle groups, and the function block and the functional puzzle constituting the plurality of functional blocks and the functional puzzle group are included in all blocks and puzzles. It consists of an electronic tag or a sensor chip given a unique ID for
The terminal device is characterized in that it is configured to include the information of the shape that can be implemented by a combination of all blocks and puzzles
IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block.
The method of claim 6,
The terminal device
Each block and puzzle are read to assemble information to extract candidates or groups of matching shapes, and display the positions of blocks and puzzles and the missing or misassembled blocks and puzzles for the extracted shapes. Characterized by
IOT integrated three-dimensional puzzle block.

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