KR102220829B1 - Pet Care Unit That Can Communicate by Smart Device - Google Patents

Abstract

One aspect of the present invention relates to a companion animal care unit capable of communication by a smart device. More specifically, it relates to a companion animal care unit in which a communication device capable of linking with a smart device of the owner is installed in the companion animal care unit so that the owner can remotely care for the companion animal.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, even if the companion animal is separated from the owner, it is possible to provide a companion animal care unit that prevents the companion animal from feeling anxiety or depression by allowing the owner to care for the companion animal in real time.

Description

Pet Care Unit That Can Communicate by Smart Device}

One aspect of the present invention relates to a companion animal care unit capable of communication by a smart device. More specifically, it relates to a companion animal care unit in which a communication device capable of interlocking with the owner's smart device is installed in the companion animal care unit so that the owner can remotely care for the companion animal.

The content described in this section merely provides background information on the embodiments of the present invention and does not constitute the prior art.

Recently, as the number of families raising companion animals has increased rapidly, companion animals are becoming very valuable as companions, not just animals. In other words, companion animals that are the most natural and capable of communicating with humans and communing with a warm heart are now members of a family and share their lives with humans in indoor spaces, and the demand for companion animals is rapidly increasing.

Accordingly, people are putting a lot of effort into taking pets to hospitals to treat or prevent diseases, to take them to beauty salons to cut their hair neatly, or to walk them every day. In other words, people raise pets with all the sincerity and financial costs, and they think like children.

Due to this relationship, there are frequent cases of going out with a companion animal at a close distance, but on the contrary, there are often cases where a companion animal cannot be brought out for a long time or to a specific place.

In modern people, there are many people who live alone or couples with dual income, so there are many cases where pets remain alone at home while people are at work. In other words, the situation in which companion animals are left unattended in vacant homes is increasing due to the lifestyle of modern people who often go out, and emotional problems of companion animals such as separation anxiety are emerging as domestic problems. Pets, such as dogs and cats, are susceptible to illnesses such as anxiety or depression due to stress alone.

In particular, if a companion animal is sick, such as getting sick, it is admitted to an veterinary hospital. However, companion animals that have the same psychology as humans often feel anxiety and depression psychologically.

In this situation, even when the owner of the companion animal is outside the house or when the companion animal is hospitalized and separated from the owner, the owner checks the condition of the companion animal and provides frequent sympathy between the companion animal and the companion animal. It is requested to protect it as if it were next to you.

In other words, there is an urgent need to introduce information and communications technology (ICT) devices that can remotely communicate with companion animals anytime, anywhere.

Accordingly, one aspect according to the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-described problem, and an object of the present invention is to enable the owner to care for the companion animal in real time even if the companion animal is away from the owner, thereby causing the companion animal to feel anxious or depressed. It is to provide a companion animal care unit that prevents you from feeling.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the following description. will be.

In order to achieve the object posed above, an aspect of the present invention is a companion animal care unit for caring for companion animals, comprising: a body portion having an internal space so that the companion animal can reside;

A temperature sensing unit for sensing the temperature of the internal space; A humidity maintaining unit for maintaining the humidity of the internal space; A carbon dioxide sensing unit for checking the presence or absence of the companion animal in the internal space;

A cooling and heating supply unit supplying cooling and heating to the internal space; A laser irradiation unit that sterilizes the internal space and performs treatment on the companion animal; An image camera unit for photographing the internal space; A voice speaker unit that provides sound to the companion animal; And

A communication control module configured to control the image camera unit to transmit image information or audio information photographing the companion animal to a smart device, and to transmit sound information from the smart device to the companion animal by controlling the audio speaker unit. Provides companion animal care units.

According to an embodiment, the video camera unit includes a video camera and a camera support, wherein the video camera is formed in a spherical shape, and the camera support is bent in a C shape to surround and support the video camera. do.

The image camera unit is characterized in that it is located at a corner of the upper surface of the main body.

The companion animal care unit described above may include a monitor unit capable of transmitting image information from the outside to the companion animal. In addition, the image camera unit may include a microphone.

The monitor unit may output an image composed of a color that the companion animal can recognize.

The image camera unit is characterized in that it starts photographing when the companion animal shows a previously set behavior pattern.

When the companion animal shows a specific pattern of behavior, the image camera unit recognizes and stores the corresponding specific pattern if it is repeated.

The video camera unit is characterized in that it attempts a video call to the owner when recognizing the behavior of the specific pattern after recognizing and storing the recognition.

The communication control module is characterized in that receiving a command from the smart device and controlling the voice speaker to provide sound in the audible frequency range of the companion animal.

The voice output of the voice speaker unit is characterized in that it is output in a fade-in method.

As described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, even if the companion animal is away from the owner, it is possible to provide a companion animal care unit that prevents the companion animal from feeling anxiety or depression by allowing the owner to care for the companion animal in real time. I can.

In addition, the effects of the present invention have various effects, such as having excellent versatility depending on the embodiments, and such effects can be clearly confirmed in the description of the embodiments to be described later.

The following drawings attached to the present specification illustrate one embodiment of the present invention, and serve to further understand the technical idea of the present invention together with the detailed description of the present invention, so that the present invention is described in such drawings. It is limited to and should not be interpreted.
1 shows a companion animal care unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an exploded perspective view of the companion animal care unit of FIG. 1.
3 is an exploded view showing the upper surface of the companion animal care unit of FIG. 1.
4 is an exploded view showing a right side of the companion animal care unit of FIG. 1.
5 is an exploded view showing the left side of the companion animal care unit of FIG. 1.
6 shows a front part of the companion animal care unit of FIG. 1.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail through exemplary drawings.

In adding reference numerals to elements of each drawing, it should be noted that the same elements are assigned the same numerals as possible even if they are indicated on different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the subject matter of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, the size or shape of the components illustrated in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of description. In addition, terms specifically defined in consideration of the configuration and operation of the present invention are only for describing the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a configuration of an apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 shows a companion animal care unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the companion animal care unit of FIG. 1. 3 is an exploded view showing the upper surface of the companion animal care unit of FIG. 1.

4 is an exploded view showing a right side of the companion animal care unit of FIG. 1. 5 is an exploded view showing the left side of the companion animal care unit of FIG. 1. And FIG. 6 shows a front part of the companion animal care unit of FIG. 1.

A companion animal care unit according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body having an internal space so that companion animals can reside; A temperature/humidity sensing unit for sensing the temperature/humidity of the internal space;

A humidity maintaining unit that senses the humidity of the internal space; Companion animal presence check unit for checking the presence or absence of the companion animal in the internal space; A cooling and heating supply unit 110 supplying cooling and heating to the internal space;

A laser irradiation unit that sterilizes the internal space and performs treatment on the companion animal; An image camera 170 for photographing the internal space; A voice speaker unit 185 for providing sound to the companion animal; And

And a control unit configured to receive signals from each of the temperature/humidity detection unit, the companion animal presence/absence check unit, and the image camera 170, and control the laser irradiation unit and the cooling/heating supply unit 110 based on the signals. .

Depending on the embodiment, it may further include an anion generating unit that supplies negative ions to the inner space for care of the companion animal. The anion generating unit can function to sterilize the fur of the companion animal by generating negative ions into the inner space.

The control unit receives measurement signals from each of the temperature/humidity detection unit, the companion animal presence/absence check unit, and the image camera 170, and based on this, the humidity maintenance unit, the cooling/heating supply unit 110, the voice speaker unit 185, the negative ion generation unit, etc. You can make it work.

The control panel for the user to manipulate may be installed by being exposed outside the front part of the inner box 100. To this end, an installation unit 160 on which a control panel may be installed is formed on an upper door of the front of the inner box 100.

The image camera unit may function to capture the status of the companion animal and transmit it to the owner's smart device. The image camera unit may include an image camera, a camera support 180, and an image transmission module. The image camera may be formed in a spherical shape, and the camera support 180 may have a form in which a plate is bent in a C shape. The spherical image camera is surrounded and supported by the camera support 180, and both ends of the camera support 180 are supported on the upper surface of the inner box.

The voice speaker unit 185 may include an MP3 module and may provide music so that the companion animal can feel psychologically comfortable. In addition, the voice speaker unit 185 and the video camera 170 enable the owner to remotely make a video call with a companion animal inside the care unit. The companion animal can hear the owner's voice or music through a speaker and feel comfortable, and the owner can check this situation through the image camera 170.

An air circulation device may be installed on the side of the inner box 100. When an example of the air circulation device is described, an exhaust port 210 and an intake port 220 may be formed on the side of the inner box 100, respectively, and a ventilation fan may be installed at the exhaust port 210. An air communication grill 230 may be formed on one side of the housing 200 corresponding to a portion of the housing 200 in which the exhaust port 210 and the intake port 220 are formed. When the ventilation fan of the exhaust port 210 forcibly discharges air into the inner space of the care unit, the wearer is naturally sucked through the intake port 220.

This structure functions to circulate air inside the care unit. That is, when the internal humidity is high or the carbon dioxide concentration is high, the interior can be maintained comfortably by ventilating the room according to the command of the controller. The carbon dioxide sensing unit measures the concentration of carbon dioxide in the interior of the care unit, and the control unit may operate the exhaust port in the interior based on the measurement signal of the carbon dioxide sensing unit.

The present invention may include a body temperature sensing unit having a function different from that of the temperature and humidity sensing unit according to an embodiment. The temperature-humidity sensing unit measures the temperature and humidity of the inner space of the care unit and transmits it to the control unit, and the control unit may receive temperature-humidity information from the temperature-humidity sensing unit and operate the cooling/heating supply unit 110 based on this.

On the other hand, the body temperature sensing unit may function to measure the body temperature of the companion animal, not the temperature of the internal space. Depending on the embodiment, the body temperature sensing unit may be an infrared temperature measuring system. Depending on the embodiment, the body temperature sensing unit may distinguish between the nose part and the fur part of the companion animal, and collect the body temperature of the nose part instead of the fur part of the companion animal to measure the body temperature of the companion animal.

Measuring the temperature of a companion animal's fur has a large error from the body temperature. In order to measure the body temperature of a companion animal, it may be accurate to measure the nose that connects the outside and the inside of the companion animal. Therefore, it is possible to accurately measure the body temperature of the companion animal by irradiating infrared rays on this part by targeting only the part of the nose. In order to distinguish between the part of the nose and the fur part, it is possible to detect whether or not diffuse reflection occurs, determine the part where diffuse reflection occurs as the fur part, and determine the part where diffuse reflection does not occur as the part of the nose, and collect the measured values.

Depending on the embodiment, the body temperature sensing unit may be located at the position of the pet's food container or water container, and in this case, the temperature of the nose of the companion animal may be measured at the position of the pet's food container or water container in the inner space. When the companion animal is selectively moved, the body temperature sensor can detect and measure the part of the nose using the degree of diffuse reflection, and when the companion animal stays at a specific location in the internal space to eat food or water, it detects the body temperature placed at that location. Additional companion animals can measure the temperature of the nose. To this end, a plurality of body temperature sensors included in the body temperature detection unit may be installed in the internal space.

The body portion of the care unit may include an inner box 100, a housing 200, and a cover portion 300. A door portion 150 is formed on the front side of the inner box 100 so that companion animals can enter and exit. The housing 200 may be formed to surround the inner box 100, and may have a shape in which holes are crooked at both ends. One end of the housing 200 may be assembled in such a manner that the protruding door part 150 of the inner box 100 is closed while the inner box 100 is coupled, and the other end of the housing 200 is closed by the cover part 300.

Depending on the embodiment, the humidity maintaining unit may be installed on the outer side of the inner box 100. The humidity maintaining unit may be configured to include a humidity control water tank 130 and a moisture container 140. The humidity control bucket 130 is a type of water tank that stores water, and the moisture container 140 has a structure containing a material capable of holding moisture, such as a sponge, in the container, so that a certain amount of moisture is continuously radiated. When the amount of moisture contained in the moisture container 140 falls below a certain level, the moisture container 140 may receive water from the moisture control container and fill it. The moisture container 140 is capable of supplying moisture to the internal space by a set amount by continuously receiving water from the humidity control bucket 130.

The cooling/heating supply unit 110 may include a pair of thermoelectric module modules, and the thermoelectric device module may have a form in which a heat transfer structure and a fan are assembled to a Peltier device. A pair of thermoelectric module modules may be installed to face each other in a diagonal direction on the outer upper surface of the inner box 100.

A laser irradiation unit may be formed on the top and side surfaces of the inner box 100, respectively. The laser irradiation unit may be formed in a form in which a plurality of light sources are assembled in the first groove portion 120 formed long in the longitudinal direction on the top and side surfaces of the inner box 100. With this structure, the laser irradiation unit irradiates a low-power laser from the ceiling and both sides toward the inside so that the laser can be evenly irradiated inside. In this way, the laser can be irradiated accurately by a set amount.

In the upper surface of the inner box 100, a second groove portion 190 formed long in the longitudinal direction may be formed separately from the first groove portion 120 in which the laser irradiation portion is installed, and the second groove portion 190 includes an LED that performs the function of an indoor light. Lamps can be installed.

A pair of thermoelectric elements of the cooling/heating supply unit 110 may be installed at opposite positions in a diagonal direction on both sides of the first groove 120 in which the laser irradiation unit formed long in the longitudinal direction is installed on the upper surface of the inner box 100 .

The companion animal care unit, characterized in that the companion animal presence check unit is a carbon dioxide sensing unit that detects the amount of carbon dioxide in the internal space in order to check the presence or existence of the companion animal in the internal space.

Whether the companion animal is in the inner space of the care unit can be checked through the image camera 170 as well as the carbon dioxide sensing unit. That is, even after the companion animal is identified in the internal space through the image camera, the health status of the companion animal can be measured by measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in the internal space through the carbon dioxide detection unit to confirm the survival of the companion animal. The veterinarian can determine when to start oxygen therapy by checking whether the companion animal is breathing smoothly through the carbon dioxide detector.

Meanwhile, another aspect of the present invention provides a companion animal care unit capable of video conversation.

The companion animal care unit capable of video conversation according to the present embodiment includes a main body, a monitor, a speaker, an image camera, a humidity control unit, a control module, and an image camera support. Here, the humidity control unit may be configured to include a humidity control water container and a moisture container. For reference, the configuration described in the present embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration in the above-described embodiment even if the reference numerals are not indicated.

The main body is provided with a communication module capable of wireless communication with an external smart device. The communication module may include, for example, an Ethernet interface or a Wi-Fi device for connecting to the Internet by wire or wireless.

The monitor is provided detachably on the top of the main body. A monitor mounting groove is formed at the upper end of the main body to mount the lower end of the monitor. The monitor displays image information of the user of the smart device in real time.

The speaker is mounted on a speaker holder provided on one or both sides of the upper surface of the main body. Depending on the embodiment, the speaker may be provided in the monitor itself.

The speaker outputs the user's voice information of the smart device in real time. It is desirable to adjust the volume of the speaker appropriately so that it does not interfere with the pets sensitive to sound.

Through this configuration, the present invention enables the companion animal inside the companion animal care unit to communicate with the owner outside the companion animal care unit through video and audio through a monitor and a speaker.

Conventionally, in the case of a companion animal care unit that has only a camera built-in, the owner can only see the appearance of the companion animal, but according to an embodiment of the present invention, the companion animal is considerate because the companion animal may hear the owner's voice. It can be seen that the aspect of doing it is strengthened.

In other words, in the past, a user (owner) in a remote location monitors the current state of a companion animal inside the companion animal care unit only through a camera, but according to an embodiment of the present invention, a remote user is a companion animal. You can have a video chat with the companion animal inside the companion animal care unit through the application of the smart device connected through the care unit and the Internet network.

A microphone (not shown) may be built into the image camera. Depending on the embodiment, the microphone may be provided in a separate configuration.

The video camera can capture the companion animal in real time and generate video information and audio information of the companion animal.

The image camera may be mounted at a predetermined position of the main body. As an example, the image camera may be located at the edge of the top of the main body. That is, the video camera may be located at a corner of the front portion of the upper portion of the body portion having a rectangular or square shape. This arrangement allows the image camera to shoot the inside of the companion animal care unit as a whole, so even if the companion animal moves inside the companion animal care unit, it can be photographed without missing it.

The humidity control unit can be controlled and operated through a control panel attached to the front part of the main body or a smart device of the owner.

The humidity control unit may be configured to include a humidity control water container and a moisture container. The humidity control water container and the moisture container may be installed on the side of the main body. The humidity control bucket contains water and is connected to the moisture container through a tube. The moisture container includes a structure that can hold moisture such as a sponge inside. Therefore, it is possible to retain moisture and always supply a certain amount of moisture into the companion animal care unit.

If the sponge lacks moisture, it can be supplied with moisture from a humidity control bucket so that it can always retain a certain amount of moisture. That is, the moisture container serves as a kind of buffer that functions so that the inside of the companion animal care unit can always maintain the set humidity.

The control module is disposed inside the main body. The control module controls the communication module, monitor, speaker and video camera. In addition, the control module controls to transmit the image information and audio information of the companion animal received from the image camera to the smart device possessed by the owner through the communication module.

Accordingly, according to the present invention, a user who is the owner of the companion animal can video chat with the companion animal through a smart device from the outside.

The smart device is equipped with software (program) or application capable of video communication with a companion animal care unit capable of video communication according to the present invention.

In other words, the present invention enables a remote user to have a video chat with a companion animal at home through an application of a video camera, speaker, and a smartphone device connected to the Internet installed inside the companion animal care unit, and the companion animal can also have a video chat with the companion animal through the speaker. The owner's voice is heard and the owner's video can be viewed through the monitor.

According to an embodiment, the control module of the present invention uses a controller for remote control, a Raspberry Pi 2 and Odroid C1+, which are open hardware to implement video chat, and Android. And it can be implemented using several open software such as Raspbian.

The control module may include video call software (program). The control module can connect to the server through wired or wireless Internet by video calling software.

When the server that receives the video call request from the external smart device notifies the control module, the video call program in the control module can perform the video call function by directly connecting P2P (Peer to Peer) with the smart device that made the video call request. have.

In other words, the server receiving the video call request message from either terminal informs the requesting party of the IP address of the requesting party, and the requesting party directly requests a video call to the corresponding IP address based on this so that the video call can be made in a P2P method. do. This applies equally to the case of attempting a video chat to an external smart device through a pager for a companion animal to be described later.

In order to make a video call through the Internet in the present invention, the companion animal care unit capable of video conversation of the present invention must be connected to the Internet network through a wired or wireless connection means, and an external smart device to control this must also be connected to the Internet network. It is natural.

In addition, the control module according to an embodiment of the present invention controls the monitor so that the frame rate of the displayed image information of the user is set within a range of a predetermined value.

In addition, the control module controls the monitor so that image information of the user is displayed in a predetermined color.

Dogs and cats can recognize fewer colors than humans. In general, the retina of the eye has cones that distinguish colors. Humans have three cone cells that recognize red, green, and blue light, so most of the colors are recognized, whereas companion animals such as dogs and cats have few visual cells for red and green. In other words, the dog has only 2 things that recognize yellow and purple light.

On the other hand, dogs and cats have excellent visual acuity (the ability to identify fast-moving objects), so there is a possibility that the screen looks like a broken screen when viewed on a general monitor.

Currently, analog broadcasting is provided in 30 frames in which the screen changes 30 times per second, and digital terrestrial broadcasting is provided in 60 frames (60 times/second). Human cone cells are not aware of this level of change, so they accept the image as continuous, but dogs can notice 70 to 80 changes per second, making it feel as if the still picture is moving fast (flashing fusion. Rate 70-80 times per second).

In other words, a companion animal has few visual cells for red and green, and recognizes a frame rate higher than 60 times per second, which is the video frame rate of a general monitor, so a display device for companion animals needs to be provided. .

Accordingly, the control module of the present invention can control the monitor so that the frame rate of the user's image information displayed on the monitor is set within a range of 70 to 80 Hz.

In addition, the control module performs control for correcting the screen color (color) of the monitor, so that image information of the user is output in predetermined colors (eg, yellow and purple).

Accordingly, the present invention provides a customized display according to the perspectives of humans and other companion animals, thereby enhancing concentration and curiosity while considering companion animals.

Unlike the above, according to an embodiment, the present invention may set the frame rate and/or color (color) of the monitor itself, which is a display device rather than a control module.

The companion animal pager is installed on one side of the companion animal care unit. A pager for a companion animal may be provided as a button or a buzzer.

The companion animal pager 800 transmits call information to the smart device so that the companion animal can video chat with the smart device. When the companion animal presses the companion animal pager with its front paw, the video call is called with the stored unique number. When the user (the owner) accepts the conversation through the smart device, a video call is connected.

That is, the control module controls the call information received from the companion animal pager to call the smart device using the communication module.

Accordingly, the present invention can provide a channel through which a companion animal in the house can make a video call to an owner's smart device outside. That is, the present invention opens a channel through which a companion animal can attempt a video conversation to the owner, so that the user (the owner) can accept the conversation request from the companion animal through an application of a smart device such as a smartphone. Therefore, the present invention enables the realization of an animal IoT (Internet of Things) that also calls a companion animal to its owner.

A method for the companion animal to call the owner may be provided through a companion animal behavior pattern analyzer in addition to a button or a buzzer according to the above-described embodiment.

The pattern analyzer captures the companion animal through an image camera and analyzes the behavior pattern of the companion animal, but may be provided so that a video call can be made to the owner if the companion animal's behavior follows an already input pattern. When a companion animal shows abnormal behavior inside the care unit, the pattern analyzer analyzes it, detects the companion animal's anxiety or depression, and makes a video call to the owner to reassure the companion animal.

Meanwhile, the video camera may be installed on the camera support. The camera support is provided on the top of the body part.

The camera support can support the rear and top of the monitor placed in the monitor mounting groove.

The camera support may be formed by bending a plate in a C shape. The camera support bent in this way can efficiently support all or part of the spherical image camera.

Video cameras can have a spherical shape. This allows the operator to easily adjust and install the image camera at an appropriate angle when installing the image camera on the main body, thereby reducing the assembly time in the manufacturing stage of the care unit and lowering the unit cost.

The present invention having the configuration as described above, even if the companion animal is left alone in the house, through the Internet, the owner uses a smart device from the outside to view the face of each other with the companion animal in the house anytime, anywhere, and the current state of the companion animal through video conversation. In addition to being able to confirm, you can share a close connection.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage of enabling a complete two-way video call by providing a channel through which a companion animal can also make a phone call to an external owner, thereby realizing animal IoT (Internet of Things) (Face to Pet).

Therefore, the present invention is convenient not only to relieve the anxiety that many people with companion animals commonly feel when they leave their companion animals at home and go out, as well as to make a phone call whenever they want to see them from outside.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of preventing anxiety and stress that may occur when the companion animal is alone in the companion animal care unit for a long time.

On the other hand, another embodiment of the present invention discloses a companion animal care unit capable of imparting psychological stability to the companion animal in the present invention.

A care unit according to the present invention is a care unit for caring for a companion animal, comprising: a carbon dioxide sensing unit for determining whether the companion animal enters into a set space; A pattern analysis module for detecting a specific behavior of the companion animal or a switching module for determining a touch behavior of the companion animal to a set position; A control module that determines whether the carbon dioxide sensing unit and the switching module are simultaneously detected, and instructs a video call to be connected to a user's already registered mobile terminal; Consisting of a video call module that performs a video call with the user's portable terminal in response to a video call connection instruction of the control module, controls operation of a display module according to a video call, and activates a camera module, microphone, and speaker. Can be.

Accordingly, the present invention provides an effect of promoting the mental health of the companion animal by inducing the psychological stability of the companion animal even when the owner and the companion animal are separated from each other. In addition, by relieving psychological anxiety in a space where the owner does not exist, or by connecting a video call to the owner's mobile phone based on the specific motion of the companion animal in the hidden space, the online community with the owner by the companion animal can be established. There is an effect that can maximize psychological stability by inducing.

In particular, the speaker module installed in the companion animal care unit provides a sound composed of the audible frequency band of the companion animal, and the sound selection and playback mode can be selected using the user's smartphone app. In the reproduction mode, the previously selected sound may be repeated or continuously reproduced, and may be selected and reproduced at random. The sound is music for promoting the psychological stability of the companion animal, and may be downloaded using a smartphone app or may be stored and played back randomly.

On the other hand, in the present invention, a video call with the user's smartphone is possible based on the behavior pattern of the companion animal or the switching operation by the companion animal, and the companion animal resting in the care unit is induced to make a video call with the owner. .

This may allow an automatic video call to be attempted by analyzing a specific pre-behavior pattern of a companion animal according to an embodiment. In other words, if the companion animal shows a specific behavior when the companion animal is sick or anxious, the care unit learns this behavior pattern or compares it with the specific behavior pattern previously stored through the worker's pattern storage and determines that the companion animal is in an unstable state and immediately It is possible to make a video call attempt.

According to another embodiment, a video call may be attempted based on education for a companion animal, and a video call may be attempted by repetitive learning of the companion animal.

To this end, the motion of the companion animal toward the inner side of the care box, for example, when the companion animal's foot touches the top of a specific lamp or the companion animal's paw enters a random space, a video call with the user is attempted.

In addition, the sound signal for the companion animal may be controlled to output a set sound when the companion animal enters the care unit and maintains the entry state for a set time.

Of course, when the companion animal leaves the care unit, sound output is stopped and initialization is performed. The sound output may be output in a fade-in method, thereby removing anxiety of a companion animal due to a sudden sound output.

When the companion animal enters through the door of the care unit, the control device recognizes the entry state of the companion animal from the carbon dioxide detection unit. At this time, the control device may turn on a lamp so that the position of the switching module can be determined. The lamp turns on the LED so that the luminance is not high, and at the same time, it can guide the induction of a video call of the companion animal due to the LED lighting.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

The embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but to explain it, and the scope of the technical idea 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 ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: inner ship
110: air conditioning supply unit
120: a first groove for installing the laser irradiation unit
130: humidity control bucket
140: moisture container
150: door part
160: control panel installation part
170: video camera
180: video camera support
185: speaker unit
190: a second groove for installing an indoor light
200: housing
210: exhaust port
220: intake port
230: communication grill
300: cover part

Claims (10)

In the companion animal care unit that cares for companion animals,
A main body having an internal space to allow a companion animal to reside;
A temperature sensing unit for sensing the temperature of the internal space;
A humidity maintaining unit for maintaining the humidity of the internal space;
A carbon dioxide sensing unit for checking the presence or absence of the companion animal in the internal space;
A cooling and heating supply unit supplying cooling and heating to the internal space;
A laser irradiation unit for sterilizing the internal space and performing treatment on the companion animal;
An image camera unit for photographing the internal space;
A voice speaker unit that provides sound to the companion animal; And
A communication control module for controlling the image camera unit to transmit image information or audio information photographing the companion animal to a smart device, and for transmitting sound information from the smart device to the companion animal by controlling the audio speaker unit;
The body temperature of the companion animal is measured, and the temperature of the nose part of the companion animal is measured by distinguishing the nose part and the fur part of the companion animal. A body temperature sensing unit that judges the part where is generated by the fur area, and the part where the diffuse reflection does not occur as the part of the nose;
Companion animal care unit comprising a. delete delete delete delete The method of claim 1,
The image camera unit is characterized in that it starts photographing when the companion animal shows a previously set behavior pattern, and recognizes and stores when the companion animal shows a specific pattern of behavior and the behavior of the specific pattern is repeated. Pet care unit. The method of claim 1,
Companion animal care unit, characterized in that the body temperature sensing unit comprises an infrared temperature measuring system provided to detect the degree of diffuse reflection. The method of claim 1,
Companion animal care unit, characterized in that the body temperature sensing unit is installed at the feed container or water container position of the companion animal in the inner space so that the temperature of the nose, etc. can be measured when the companion animal stays to eat food or water. . delete delete

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