KR102116526B1 - Smart mirror - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention displays the front view of the user standing in front of the mirror, and when the user turns around, the camera operates by a sensor to capture and store the back view of the user, and when the user turns back to the front, the mirror is mirrored for a predetermined time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a smart mirror that displays a view of the back of the user stored from and when the user moves away from the mirror, the view of the back of the stored user is deleted.
In order to achieve the above object, the smart mirror according to the present invention, the outer frame; A mirror coupled to the outer frame and capable of transmitting at least a portion thereof; A data collection unit installed on the outer frame and collecting image data generated by photographing a user's appearance; And a data input unit for receiving the image data collected by the data collection unit, a storage unit for storing image data input by the data input unit, an identification unit for identifying the user's appearance, and storage in the storage unit. A data output unit for projecting the image data in front of the mirror, the data collection unit, and a control unit for controlling the data output unit to control the image data obtained by the data collection unit to be displayed on the data output unit This includes servers.

Description

Smart mirror {SMART MIRROR}

The present invention relates to a smart mirror, and more particularly, to a smart mirror that can conveniently display his back through a mirror.

Mirrors are very friendly objects that humans have been using for a long time, and are mainly used to identify themselves. In other words, people look at themselves through the mirror several times a day, which is only possible to check in real time and not to store them. Recently, due to the development of the camera function, it is possible to take a self-portrait and not only check it in real time, but also save it and check it later.

However, it is troublesome to take a self-portrait with a camera that is carried each time with the will to keep track of yourself. Accordingly, by providing a camera device in a mirror, a method of taking a picture when a user looks at his or her image in the mirror has been proposed.

Such a mirror equipped with a camera device is generally referred to as a smart mirror or a digital mirror (hereinafter referred to as a smart mirror).

In general, a smart mirror has a structure that acquires an image or video captured by a camera, stores it in a storage device or memory, and then displays it as a display device.

In addition, the smart mirror is connected to the Internet, and combines various product information with the acquired image or video information, or overlaps the acquired image and the virtual image to provide a wide variety of information to the user to induce the purchase of products. Have.

Typical features of these smart mirrors are interworking with app programs, SNS transmission, face recognition system, website interlocking function, custom design providing function, brand logo insertion function, retained video editing function, advertisement production function, kiosk or stand and mound function It has various functions such as.

To date, smart mirrors are independently operated by integrating a display with a minimum of 42 inches and a maximum of 70 inches in a high-end clothing store, a support, and a movable stand with wheels, and serve as a multi-functional display that provides various advertising functions to customers. Is doing.

However, the smart mirror has the following problems.

The smart mirror has a wide variety of functions, such as the purpose of providing various information through a display to a user by utilizing various information technologies, rather than the basic function of the mirror that identifies an undistorted image through the mirror.

That is, as the smart technology is switched, it provides a function as another information display, but it is not a mirror as a simple function to illuminate and check itself, so it has a disadvantage in that it is large in size and heavy in the form of a kiosk, and the installation location is limited. That is, there is a problem in that it cannot be installed in various places where a mirror is required.

In addition, smart mirrors have many risks of exposing user's personal information. That is, in order to store the captured image and provide customized information, it is inevitable to provide personal information. There is a possibility that the captured image or video is exposed to the Internet regardless of the user's intention and may be exploited. Images and videos are also important personal information, and users only use smart mirrors as simple mirrors, but there is a risk of unwanted personal information exposure.

On the other hand, since the smart mirror includes a function as an information providing display, not a function of a mirror, a user can provide excessive information that the user does not want in the mirror, and accordingly, there is a problem in that the manufacturing cost of the smart mirror is expensive. In addition, since there are restrictions on size and weight, the installation location also has many limitations.

Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-described need, the purpose of which is to display the front view of the user standing in front of the mirror, and when the user turns around, the camera is operated by the sensor to view the rear view of the user. Shooting and saving, and when the user turns back to the front, displays the user's back view stored from the mirror for a predetermined time, and when the user moves away from the mirror, the stored user's back view is deleted. Is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the smart mirror according to the present invention, the outer frame; A mirror coupled to the outer frame and capable of transmitting at least a portion thereof; A data collection unit installed on the outer frame and collecting image data generated by photographing a user's appearance; And a data input unit for receiving image data collected by the data collection unit, a storage unit for storing image data input by the data input unit, an identification unit for identifying the user's appearance, and storage in the storage unit. A data output unit for projecting the image data in front of the mirror, the data collection unit, and a control unit for controlling the data output unit to control the image data obtained by the data collection unit to be displayed on the data output unit This includes servers.

Further, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, the image data is image data or image data.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, at least one data collection unit is installed on the outer frame.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when one data collection unit is installed on the outer frame, the lens further includes an adjustable lens to prevent distortion of the image data according to the location of the data collection unit.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when a plurality of the data collection units are installed in the outer frame, a plurality of image data received from the data collection unit from the plurality of data collection units are combined and generated when combining. A data correction unit that corrects distortion of image data is further included.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the image data is image data, when the user located in front of the mirror turns around, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and operates the data collection unit to operate the data collection unit. The image data obtained by photographing the rear is stored in the storage unit.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the user turns toward the mirror, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and the rear of the user stored in the storage unit for a predetermined time by the control unit The image output data is displayed by the data output unit.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the image data is image data, the data collection unit photographs the user located in front of the mirror in real time, and when the user turns around, the identification unit changes the user. Identify and store the image data obtained by the data collection unit photographing the rear of the user in the storage unit.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the user turns toward the mirror, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and the rear of the user stored in the storage unit for a predetermined time by the control unit The data output unit displays the image data captured by.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the user located in front of the mirror moves away from the mirror, image data of the user stored in the storage unit is deleted.

According to the present invention, the front view of the user standing in front of the mirror is displayed, and when the user turns around, the camera operates by the sensor to capture and store the rear view of the user, and when the user turns back to the front, a predetermined time It is effective to provide a smart mirror that displays the user's rear view stored from the mirror as much as possible, and deletes the user's rear view stored when the user moves away from the mirror.

1 (a) is a view showing a state in which one camera is included in a smart mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 (b) is a plurality of smart mirrors according to an embodiment of the present invention Drawing showing the camera included.
2 is a system configuration diagram showing the configuration for the operation of the smart mirror according to the present invention.
3 (a) and (b) are views showing a state of a user using a smart mirror according to the present invention.

The present invention can be applied to a variety of transformations and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all conversions, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, when it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the subject matter of the present invention, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components.

The terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to indicate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, and that one or more other features are present. It should be understood that the existence or addition possibilities of fields or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof are not excluded in advance.

In addition, when it is determined that a detailed description of known technologies related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to related drawings.

1 (a) is a view showing a state in which one camera is included in a smart mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 (b) is a plurality of smart mirrors according to an embodiment of the present invention This is a view showing how the camera is included.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 1, the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention includes an outer frame 20, a mirror 10, and a data collection unit 30.

Here, the outer frame 20 forms a skeleton of the smart mirror 100. The outer frame 20 is penetrated inside, and is formed in the form of a frame only on the outer side, and has various shapes such as, for example, a square shape, a circular shape, an elliptical shape, and the like. The outer frame 20 is provided with a mirror 10, a server 200, and a data collection unit 30.

In addition, the outer frame 20 may be provided to be inclined upward from the ground. This allows the user 300 standing on the front of the smart mirror 100 to more easily check his or her appearance reflected in the mirror, and at the same time, the angle of the data collection unit 30, which will be described later, is upward. ), so that the entire image can be captured more accurately.

In addition, the mirror 10 is inserted into the perforated interior of the outer frame 20. The mirror 10 is coupled to the outer frame 20 and at least a portion may be transmitted. That is, the mirror 10 is installed inside the outer frame 20, reflects and illuminates the shape of the user 300, and simultaneously displays an image of the data output unit 260 located at the rear on the front of the mirror 10. can do. The mirror 10 may be formed of a special mirror for output having some transmission function, or a structure in which a mirror film is laminated on the front surface of the data output unit 260. In this embodiment, the mirror 10 has a structure capable of transmitting at least a portion.

Meanwhile, the data collection unit 30 collects image data generated by photographing the appearance of the user 300. The data collection unit 30 is installed on the outer frame 20. The data collection unit 30 is a device capable of photographing an image or image, and includes at least one camera installed in the outer frame 20. In this embodiment, the data collection unit 30 is installed on the top of the mirror 10. In addition, the data collection unit 30 is installed in a downwardly inclined direction with respect to the ground to photograph the user 300 in front. Of course, the data collection unit 30 need not be unconditionally coupled to the top of the mirror 10, but may be located behind the mirror 10. That is, the data collection unit 30 is hidden from the mirror 10, but is not visible from the outside, but may be installed to capture image data for the user 10 in front of the mirror 10 behind the mirror 10. It is a mirror 10 when viewed from the outside, but can be installed so that light can pass through and check the external image.

In addition, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when one data collection unit 30 is installed in the outer frame 20, in order to prevent distortion of image data according to the position of the data collection unit 30 An adjustable lens 40 may be further included.

That is, when one data collection unit 30 is installed on the upper portion of the outer frame 20, the lens 40 is further included in the camera module of the data collection unit 30. At this time, the lens 40 serves to prevent distortion of image data according to the position of the data collection unit 30.

Finally, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, the image data is image data or image data. That is, the data collection unit 30 may take a picture of the user as a video or image. As described above, when the user 300 is photographed as image data or when photographed as image data, the operation methods of the smart mirror 100 described later are different. This will be explained in more detail later.

2 is a system configuration diagram showing a configuration for the operation of a smart mirror according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the smart mirror according to the present invention has a data collection unit 30 and a server 200.

Here, the server 200 includes a data input unit 210, a storage unit 230, an identification unit 240, a data output unit 260, and a control unit 250.

The data input unit 210 serves to receive image data collected by the data collection unit 30. Also, the storage unit 230 serves to store image data input by the data input unit 210. Meanwhile, the identification unit 240 serves to identify the appearance of the user 300. In addition, the data output unit 260 serves to project the image data stored in the storage unit 230 in front of the mirror 10. In this case, unlike the drawing, the data output unit 260 may be formed in the same or similar size to the mirror 10. Lastly, the control unit 250 controls the data collection unit 30 and the data output unit 260 to control the image data obtained by the data collection unit 30 to be displayed on the data output unit 260. To perform.

The server 200 is installed at the rear of the mirror 10 or the outer frame 20.

Here, the data input unit 210 receives the image data collected by the data collection unit 30 and transmits the received image data to the storage unit 230. That is, it serves to input and output data.

The storage unit 230 receives and stores image data transmitted by the data input unit 210. Meanwhile, the identification unit 240 serves to identify the appearance of the user 300. For example, the user 300 located in front of the mirror 10 identifies an operation of turning the mirror 10 in the opposite direction, or the standing user 300 turning the mirror 10 in the opposite direction. In addition, the user 300 also identifies the movement away from the mirror 10. By identifying the operation of the user 300 as described above, the control unit 250 processes image data according to the situation.

The data output unit 260 projects the image data stored in the storage unit 230 in front of the mirror 10.

Meanwhile, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when a plurality of data collection units 30 are installed in the outer frame 20, a plurality of data received by the data input unit 210 from the plurality of data collection units 30 It further includes a data correction unit 220 for combining image data of and for correcting distortion of image data generated when combining.

Of course, the data collection unit 30 is installed on the outer frame 20, but may be composed of a lower camera installed on the lower portion of the outer frame 20, an upper camera installed on the upper side, and side cameras respectively installed on both sides. . This is for photographing the user 300 from various angles.

More precisely, the upper camera may be installed in the downwardly inclined direction, and the lower camera may be installed in the upwardly inclined direction. In addition, the pair of side cameras may be installed to be inclined in the center direction of the mirror 10, that is, in the direction of the user 300, respectively. Through this, all the individual cameras are installed in an inclined direction toward the user 300 to enable more accurate shooting.

At this time, the data collection unit 30 can automatically adjust the angle. The data collection unit 30 is connected to a driving source (not shown) such as a motor, so that the angle can be automatically changed according to the operation of the driving source. If the data collection unit 30 is adjusted to an optimal angle, the control unit 250 stores the set angle of the data collection unit 30 in the storage unit 230, so that the data collection unit 30 is a user ( You can also remember the composition that can best shoot 300). That is, when another user 300 is located in front of the mirror 10, the data collection unit 30 automatically matches the composition that can best photograph the user 300.

As described above, when combining a plurality of image data received from the plurality of data collection units 30 to the data input unit 210, regions overlapping each other are generated. The distortion of the overlapping region of the image data is corrected by the data correction unit 220 and then stored in the storage unit 230.

Finally, FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b) are views showing a user using a smart mirror according to the present invention.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 3, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the image data is image data, when the user 300 located in front of the mirror 10 turns around, the identification unit The 240 identifies the change of the user 300 and operates the data collection unit 30 to store the image data obtained by photographing the rear of the user 300 in the storage unit 230.

In addition, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the user turns toward the mirror, the identification unit 240 identifies the change of the user 300, and the storage unit for a predetermined time by the control unit 250 ( The data output unit 260 displays image data photographed from the rear of the user 300 stored in 230.

Meanwhile, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the image data is image data, the data collection unit 30 photographs the user 300 located in front of the mirror 10 in real time. At this time, when the user 300 turns, the identification unit 240 identifies the change of the user 300, and the data collection unit 30 stores the image data obtained by photographing the rear of the user 300 ( 230).

In addition, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the user 300 turns toward the mirror 10, the identification unit 240 identifies the change of the user 300, and is controlled by the control unit 250 in advance. The data output unit 260 displays image data photographed from the rear of the user 300 stored in the storage unit 230 for a predetermined time.

Finally, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the user 300 located in front of the mirror 10 moves away from the mirror 10, the image of the user 300 stored in the storage 230 Delete data.

Accordingly, by deleting the captured image or video when the user 300 moves away from the mirror 10, there is an effect of preventing unwanted personal information exposure.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical spirits within the equivalent range should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: mirror
20: outer frame
30: data collection unit
40: lens
100: smart mirror
200: server
210: data input unit
220: data correction unit
230: storage unit
240: identification unit
250: control unit
260: data output
300: user

Claims (10)

Outer frame;
A mirror coupled to the outer frame and capable of transmitting at least a portion thereof;
A data collection unit installed on the outer frame and collecting image data generated by photographing a user's appearance; And
A data input unit that receives image data collected by the data collection unit,
A storage unit that stores image data input by the data input unit;
An identification unit for identifying the user's appearance,
A data output unit that projects the image data stored in the storage unit in front of the mirror;
Controlling the data collection unit and the data output unit so that image data obtained by the data collection unit is displayed on the data output unit,
The image data is image data or image data,
At least one data collection unit is installed on the outer frame,
When the one data collection unit is installed on the outer frame, the lens further includes an adjustable lens to prevent distortion of the image data according to the location of the data collection unit,
When a plurality of the data collection units are installed in the outer frame, a data correction unit that combines a plurality of image data received from the plurality of data collection units to the data input unit and corrects distortion of image data generated when combining. More included,
When the image data is image data,
When the user located in front of the mirror turns around, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and operates the data collection unit to store the image data obtained by photographing the rear of the user in the storage unit,
When the user turns toward the mirror, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and the data output unit displays image data photographing the rear of the user stored in the storage unit for a predetermined time by the control unit And
When the user located in front of the mirror moves away from the mirror, the image data of the user stored in the storage unit is deleted,
When the image data is image data,
The data collection unit photographs the user located in front of the mirror in real time,
When the user turns around, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and the data collection unit stores the image data obtained by photographing the rear of the user in the storage unit,
When the user turns toward the mirror, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and the data output unit displays image data photographing the rear of the user stored in the storage unit for a predetermined time by the control unit And
The mirror is composed of a special mirror for output having a transmission function, or a structure in which a mirror film is laminated on the front surface of the data output unit,
The data output unit projects the image data stored in the storage unit in the same size as the mirror when projecting in front of the mirror,
The data collection unit may automatically change the angle according to the operation of the driving source, and when the data collection unit is adjusted to an optimal angle, the control unit stores the set angle of the data collection unit in the storage unit, so that the data collection unit Remember the composition that can take the best picture of the user,
The outer frame is provided to be inclined upward from the ground, so that the user using the mirror can easily check his or her appearance reflected in the mirror, and at the same time, the angle of the data collection unit is raised together so that the entire image of the user can be accurately photographed. Characterized by allowing,
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