KR102225046B1 - Wearable device for information reading - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a wearable device for reading information. A wearable device for reading information according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a body wearable unit wearable on a body; And an RFID reader that is provided on one side of the body worn part and reads information stored in a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag provided on the object for reading information about the object in a non-contact manner using a radio frequency.

Description

Wearable device for reading information {WEARABLE DEVICE FOR INFORMATION READING}

The present invention relates to a wearable device for reading information, and more particularly, it is possible to read information using radio frequency identification (RFID) while wearing it on the body, so that the physical burden can be significantly reduced. The present invention relates to a wearable device for reading information in which the convenience of the user can be greatly improved.

Due to the development of information technology (IT), the development of devices for reading information is accelerating.

For reading information, a bar code reader and a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader are typically used.

Bar Code is a code created by combining black and white bars of different thicknesses designed to be read by a computer. Such barcodes can be used for reading a variety of information, such as product or product type, sales information, and book management.

In addition to paper, barcodes can be printed on a variety of materials, and have the advantage of quick access to desired information. Even if a part is damaged, normal information can be obtained by reading other parts.

The traditional type of barcode is a linear barcode (one-dimensional). However, since such a linear barcode is difficult to contain a lot of information, a matrix barcode (two-dimensional) is being developed. Matrix barcodes are composed of dots in a hexagonal or square array, and can contain a lot of information as they can be coded up to about 4,000 bytes depending on the type.

Barcodes are widely used in various fields because data input is easy and data processing systems can be configured. In particular, most products produced, displayed, and sold in recent years are attached with soybean barcodes that record various information about the product, and the information is read by a reading device such as a barcode reader.

Meanwhile, RFID (radio frequency identification) is a generic term for a technology that processes information of objects using a small semiconductor chip. It is a non-contact recognition system that attaches small chips to various items to transmit and process information of objects and surrounding environment information at radio frequency.

The radio wave identification system, which consists of a reader with reading and decoding functions, an RF tag with built-in unique information, operating software, and a network, processes information by identifying a thin flat tag attached to an object.

RF tags consist of a transponder chip made of semiconductor and an antenna, and there are passive and active types. The passive type operates by receiving energy from the reader's radio signal without an internal power source, whereas the active type has a built-in RF tag battery to operate by itself. It is also classified into a chip tag using a silicon semiconductor chip and a chipless tag composed of only LC devices, plastic or polymer devices.

Radio wave identification technology does not require direct contact or scanning in the visible band like barcodes. Because of these advantages, it is evaluated as a technology to replace barcodes, and its application range is also expanding. Low-frequency radio wave identification systems (30 kHz to 500 kHz) are known to be used for short distances of 1.8 m or less, and high-frequency systems (850 MHz to 950 MHz or 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz) are known to be capable of transmitting over a long distance of 27 m or more.

Due to such RFID technology, various management systems such as process management, asset management, logistics management, inventory management, access supplementation, location tracking, and cultural property management can be performed more conveniently. Is actively progressing, and various products are already being released.

However, in the case of existing RFID readers, the convenience of use is somewhat inferior since it is a device that reads information by accessing an object after a user grips it by hand.

In other words, since a conventional handheld RFID reader must be used after holding the RFID reader with one hand, both hands cannot be free. In other words, considering that the RFID reader must be held with one hand and the object or object to be read with the other hand, it may incur a considerable physical burden due to frequent use, as well as the fact that reading information can be quite inconvenient. There is a need for a wearable device for reading information of an unknown new concept.

Korean Intellectual Property Office Application No. 10-2016-0173938

Therefore, the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is that information reading operation using RFID (radio frequency identification) can be performed while wearing on the body, so that the physical burden can be significantly reduced, as well as the convenience of use can be greatly improved. It is to provide a wearable device for reading information.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a body wearable unit wearable on the body; And an RFID reader that is provided on one side of the body wearing part and reads information stored in a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag provided on the object for reading information about the object in a non-contact manner using a radio frequency. A wearable device for reading information as described above may be provided.

The body wearing part may include a mounting part forming a place in which a predetermined electronic device is mounted; A bottom portion disposed on the opposite side of the mounting portion; And a connection part connected to the mounting part and the bottom part, and the RFID reader part may be provided on either side of the bottom part and the connection part.

The RFID reader part may be provided in the bottom part.

The RFID reader unit may include an RFID antenna provided to be inserted into the bottom unit; And an RFID cover for protecting the RFID antenna from the opposite side of the bottom part with the RFID antenna interposed therebetween.

The RFID reader unit may further include an electromagnetic wave shielding unit disposed between the RFID antenna and the RFID cover to shield electromagnetic waves from the RFID antenna from being transmitted to the outside.

The RFID reader unit may further include a cushion unit coupled to the outside of the RFID cover and providing a cushioning feeling.

The body wearing part may have a left-right symmetrical structure.

The connection part may be disposed on one side of the mounting part and the bottom part so that the body wearing part has an open loop shape with one side open, and may be made of an elastic material.

It may further include a detachable information reader that reads information on the object using a bar code method, but is electrically detachably coupled to the mounting part of the body wearing part.

The body wearing unit is disposed in the open opening area of the body wearing unit, both ends are coupled to the mounting unit and the bottom unit, and a detachable reader configured to control the degree of spread between the mounting unit and the bottom unit while shielding the opening area of the body wearing unit A strap may be further included, and a ring portion for installation of the detachable reader strap may be formed at ends of the mounting portion and the bottom portion.

It is provided in the connection portion, may further include a trigger button (trigger button) for turning on / off (on / off) the operation of the RFID reader or the removable information reader.

Any one of the body wearing part and the detachable information reader may be provided with a plurality of hooks for combining the body wearing part and the detachable information reader, and the other one of the body wearing part and the detachable information reader A plurality of hook engaging portions may be provided on which the coupling hook is detachably hooked.

An elastic member may be provided in one of the body-wearing part and the detachable information reader so as to prevent the coupling hook from being arbitrarily separated from the hook-hanging part.

A plurality of guide protrusions protruding toward the opposite side may be provided in any one of the body-wearing part and the detachable information reader in order to guide the coupling state between the body-wearing part and the detachable information reader, and the body-wearing part and the Another one of the detachable information readers may be provided with a plurality of protrusion grooves to which the plurality of guide protrusions are coupled.

Any one of the body-wearing part and the detachable information reader may be provided with a terminal protrusion provided with a plurality of first terminals for electrical connection between the body-wearing part and the detachable information reader, and the body-wearing part and the Another one of the detachable information readers may be provided with a terminal groove in which the terminal protrusion is inserted, and a plurality of second terminals in electrical contact with the plurality of first terminals may be provided in the terminal groove.

The removable information reader includes: a base plate; An outer housing that forms a space in which a plurality of interior parts are accommodated, but is detachably coupled to the base plate; A barcode module provided between the base plate and the outer housing to perform the information reading operation using the barcode (Bar Code); And a barcode window provided on a side surface of the outer housing so that the barcode module is exposed to the outside.

The detachable information reader includes: a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly provided between the base plate and the outer housing and connected to the barcode module; And at least one functional button connected to the PCB assembly and exposed to the outside of the outer housing.

The detachable information reader may include a display formed on an outer surface of the outer housing; A USB terminal connected to the PCB assembly and exposed to the outside of the external housing; And an NFC tag provided around the display.

According to the present invention, information reading using RFID (radio frequency identification) can be performed while worn on the body, so that a physical burden can be remarkably reduced and convenience in use can be greatly improved.

1 and 2 are diagrams illustrating a process of wearing a wearable system for reading information including a wearable device for reading information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state of use of a wearable system for reading information that uses a barcode method to read information.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a state of use of a wearable system for reading information in which an information reading operation is performed using an RFID method.
5 is a diagram illustrating a right-hand application of a wearable system for reading information including a wearable device for reading information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a plan view of a wearable system for reading information.
7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the detachable reader strap and the battery wearing part are removed from FIG. 1.
8 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 7.
9 is a side image of a wearable device for reading information.
10 is a partial exploded view of a region of the body worn part.
11 is a perspective view of FIG. 9 with the removable reader strap removed.
12 is an exploded view of FIG. 11.
13 is a view showing FIG. 12 from a different angle.
14 and 15 are views showing the detachable information reader from different angles.
16 is an exploded perspective view of a removable information reader.
17 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 16.
18 is a front view of the wearable battery device.
19 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the battery wearing part is removed from FIG. 18.
20 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 19.
21 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 20.
22 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 18.
23 is a control block diagram of a wearable system for reading information.

In order to fully understand the present invention, operational advantages of the present invention, and objects achieved by the implementation of the present invention, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention and the contents described in the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail by describing a preferred embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals shown in each drawing indicate the same members.

1 and 2 are diagrams showing a process of wearing a wearable system for reading information including a wearable device for reading information according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an information reading operation using a barcode method. A state diagram of use of a wearable system for reading information, FIG. 4 is a state diagram of a state of use of a wearable system for reading information using an RFID method to read information, and FIG. 5 is a wearable device for reading information according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 6 is a plan view of the wearable system for reading information, and Fig. 6 is a plan view of the wearable system for reading information, and Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the detachable reader strap and the battery wearing unit are removed from Fig. 1, and Fig. 8 is 7 is a rear perspective view, FIG. 9 is a side image of a wearable device for reading information, FIG. 10 is a partial exploded view of a wearable area, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of FIG. 9 with a detachable reader strap removed, and FIG. 12 is 13 is an exploded view of FIG. 12 from a different angle, FIGS. 14 and 15 are views illustrating a detachable information reader from another angle, and FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of a removable information reader, and FIG. 17 is 16 is a rear perspective view, FIG. 18 is a front view of the wearable battery device, FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a state in which the battery wearing part is removed from FIG. 18, FIG. 20 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 19, and FIG. 21 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 18, and FIG. 23 is a control block diagram of a wearable system for reading information.

Referring to these drawings, the wearable device 100 for reading information according to the present embodiment can perform information reading operation using radio frequency identification (RFID) while being worn on the body, so that the physical burden can be significantly reduced. Of course, the convenience of use can be greatly improved.

The wearable device 100 for reading information according to the present embodiment, which can provide such an effect, may be used as a single device. That is, when a separate battery (not shown) is built-in, the wearable device 100 for reading information according to the present embodiment can be used as a single device and read information on an object.

However, the wearable device 100 for reading information according to the present embodiment may be connected to the wearable battery device 200 and used as a wearable system for reading information. In this case, the wearable device 100 for reading information It is possible to continuously use the wearable device 100 for reading information without worrying about the amount of power consumption.

That is, in developing the wearable device 100 for reading information according to the present embodiment, if the size of the built-in battery (not shown) is reduced, there may be a disadvantage in that the capacity is low and the usage time is shortened. However, if the size of the battery is increased, the weight and volume of the entire wearable device 100 for reading information increases, making it difficult to use, and may strain the wrist. In addition, if the size of the battery is increased, it is not easy to add functions and place parts of the wearable device 100 for reading information due to the size of the battery. have.

Accordingly, in order to solve this disadvantage, it may be desirable that the wearable device 100 for reading information according to the present embodiment is connected to the wearable battery device 200 and used as a wearable system for reading information.

Accordingly, hereinafter, it will be described that the wearable device 100 for reading information and the wearable battery device 200 are connected to each other and used as a wearable system for reading information.

However, as described above, since the scope of the present invention is not limited to the details of the drawings, the form in which the wearable device 100 for reading information is used alone without the wearable battery device 200 is also included in the scope of the present invention. You will have to do it.

The wearable device 100 for reading information according to the present embodiment is provided on one side of the body wearing unit 110 and the body wearing unit 110 that can be worn on the body, and is provided on a corresponding article for reading information about the article. It may include an RFID reader unit 117 for non-contact reading information stored in a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag using a radio frequency.

In addition, the wearable device 100 for reading information according to the present embodiment includes a detachable information reader 150 that is detachably coupled to the body wearing unit 110.

As will be described later in detail, since the RFID reader unit 117 is provided on one side of the body wearing unit 110, there is no need to separately wear the RFID reader unit 117.

On the other hand, the detachable information reader 150 that reads information on the object using a bar code is detachably coupled to one side of the body wearing unit 110. Therefore, when the detachable information reader 150 is to be used, the detachable information reader 150 may be combined with one side of the body wearing unit 110 to be used.

The body wearing part 110 is a part worn on the body, and supports the detachable information reader 150, which is an actual electronic product, while worn on the body.

Here, the body means the hand shown in FIGS. 1 to 5. However, the body doesn't have to be confined to the hand. In other words, it can be worn on the arms or legs as well as the wrist. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the shape of the drawings. However, hereinafter, it will be described as being worn on the hand as in FIGS. 1 to 5.

The body wearing unit 110 is connected to the mounting unit 111 on which the removable information reader 150 is mounted, the bottom unit 112 disposed on the opposite side of the mounting unit 111, and the mounting unit 111 and the bottom unit 112 It may include a connecting portion 113.

In this embodiment, the body wearing unit 110 has a left and right symmetrical structure. Therefore, even if the wearable device 100 for reading information according to this embodiment is worn by a right-handed person as shown in FIG. 5 or a left-handed person as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the barcode photographing of the detachable information reader 150 is directed forward at all. No problem.

Looking at the structure of the body wearing unit 110, first, the mounting unit 111 may be disposed on the back of the hand. The detachable information reader 150 may be detachably mounted on the upper region of the mounting unit 111.

A plurality of coupling hooks 118 are provided in the mounting portion 111 so that the detachable information reader 150 can be detachably mounted on the upper portion of the mounting portion 111, and a plurality of hook engaging portions in the detachable information reader 150 (161) is provided. The hook hooking part 161 is used as a place where the hook 118 for coupling formed on the mounting part 111 is detachably hooked.

In the present embodiment, the hook 118 and the hook hook 161 for coupling are provided on the mounting portion 111 and the detachable information reader 150 of the body wearing unit 110, respectively, but the opposite case is also possible. That is, it is possible that the coupling hook 118 is provided in the detachable information reader 150 and the hook hooking part 161 is provided in the mounting part 111 of the body wearing part 110, all of which are the rights of the present invention. It would have to be said to fall within the range.

An elastic member 121 is provided on one side of the upper portion of the mounting portion 111. The elastic member 121 is in a state in which the hook 118 for coupling of the mounting portion 111 is caught on the hook hook 161 of the detachable information reader 150, and the hook 118 for coupling is arbitrarily from the hook hook 161 Elastic bias is applied to prevent separation. That is, by elastic biasing in the direction of pushing the detachable information reader 150 from the mounting portion 111 of the body wearing unit 110, the coupling hook 118 serves to prevent the hook for engaging 118 from being arbitrarily separated from the hook engaging portion 161. Of course, the elastic member 121 may also be applied to the detachable information reader 150 side, unlike the drawings.

A plurality of guide protrusions 119 are provided on one side of the upper portion of the mounting portion 111. The guide protrusion 119 is a means for guiding a state of engagement between the mounting portion 111 of the body wearing portion 110 and the detachable information reader 150. In correspondence with the guide protrusion 119, the detachable information reader 150 is provided with a plurality of protrusion grooves 162 to which the guide protrusion 119 is coupled. Due to the guide protrusion 119 and the protrusion groove 162, the detachable information reader 150 may be coupled to the correct position of the mounting unit 111.

In the present embodiment, the guide protrusion 119 and the protrusion groove 162 are provided in the mounting portion 111 and the detachable information reader 150 of the body wearing unit 110, respectively, but the opposite case is also possible. That is, the guide protrusion 119 is provided in the detachable information reader 150 and the protrusion groove 162 may be provided in the mounting portion 111 of the body wearing unit 110, all of which fall within the scope of the present invention. It must be said that it belongs.

When the removable information reader 150 is coupled to the mounting portion 111 of the body worn portion 110, a first terminal 123 and a second terminal 164 are provided for electrical signal connection therebetween.

The first terminal 123 is applied in plurality to the terminal protrusion 122 provided on the mounting part 111 of the body wearing part 110, and the second terminal 164 is provided on the detachable information reader 150. It is applied in plurality to the terminal groove portion 163. When the detachable information reader 150 is coupled to the mounting portion 111 of the body worn portion 110 and the terminal protrusion 122 is inserted into the terminal groove portion 163, the first terminal 123 and the second terminal 164 As are inserted into each other, electrical connection between the detachable information reader 150 and the body wearing unit 110 becomes possible.

In the present embodiment, the terminal protrusion 122 is provided in the terminal groove portion 163 in the mounting portion 111 and the detachable information reader 150 of the body wearing portion 110, respectively, but the opposite case is also possible. That is, it is possible that the terminal protrusion 122 is provided in the detachable information reader 150 and the terminal groove 163 is provided in the mounting part 111 of the body wearing part 110, all of which fall within the scope of the present invention. It must be said that it belongs.

Next, the bottom part 112 is formed separately from the mounting part 111 and is disposed in the palm area when the body wearing part 110 is worn.

Since the mounting part 111 and the bottom part 112 can be manufactured by injection molding of synthetic resin, a configuration in which the removable information reader 150 is mounted on the mounting part 111 can be applied, and the RFID reader part 117 is applied to the bottom part 112. ) Can be mounted.

The RFID reader unit 117 will be described in detail. An RFID reader unit 117 is provided in the body wearing unit 110 applied to the present embodiment.

The RFID reader unit 117 serves to non-contact reading information stored in a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (not shown) provided on an object as shaded in FIG. 4 by using a radio frequency. The RFID reader unit 117 does not need to directly contact the object or scan within the visible band, so that the convenience of reading information on the object may be improved.

In this embodiment, the RFID reader unit 117 may be provided on the bottom unit 112 of the body worn unit 110.

If the RFID reader unit 117 is provided on the bottom unit 112 as in this embodiment, when the object is held by hand, the RFID type information can be read immediately, so that the convenience of the information reading operation can be further increased, as well as accurate information reading. The work can be made possible.

The RFID reader unit 117 includes an RFID antenna 117a, as shown in detail in FIG. 10. The RFID antenna 117a is provided to be inserted into the bottom part 112.

An RFID cover 117c for protecting the RFID antenna 117a is provided on the opposite side of the bottom part 112 with the RFID antenna 117a interposed therebetween. The RFID cover 117c may be attached to and detached from the bottom part 112.

An electromagnetic wave shielding part 117b is provided between the RFID antenna 117a and the RFID cover 117c. Due to the electromagnetic wave shielding part 117b, it is possible to shield the electromagnetic waves of the RFID antenna 117a from being transmitted to the outside. The electromagnetic wave shielding part 117b may be applied in the form of an absorber sheet or a film.

A cushion part 117d is provided outside the RFID cover 117c. The cushion unit 117d provides a cushioning feeling to the RFID reader unit 117. Since the RFID reader unit 117 is disposed on the palm, for example, if the cushion unit 117d is applied to the RFID reader unit 117, even if the body wearing unit 110 is worn for a long time, the phenomenon that the palm hurts or stiffens may be reduced. .

When the RFID reader unit 117 as described above is applied to the bottom unit 112 of the body wearing unit 110, information reading can be performed when holding an object. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the convenience of reading information on an object can be further improved, as well as accurate reading of information can be performed.

Finally, the connection part 113 is a part connected to the mounting part 111 and the bottom part 112. In this embodiment, the connection part 113 is disposed only on one side of the mounting part 111 and the bottom part 112.

In other words, the connection part 113 is disposed on one side of the mounting part 111 and the bottom part 112 so that the body wearing part 110 has an open loop shape with one side open. Unlike the mounting part 111 and the bottom part 112, the connection part 113 may be made of an elastic material.

The connection unit 113 is provided with a trigger button 116 for turning on/off the operation of the RFID reader unit 117 or the detachable information reader 150. The trigger button 116 may be implemented by a touch method, and may be detachably coupled at a corresponding position.

By pressing the trigger button 116, the RFID reader unit 117 or the barcode module 153 may be operated. In particular, since the trigger button 116 is applied to the connection unit 113, it is possible to drive the barcode module 153 or the RFID reader unit 117 as if pulling a trigger, so that convenience in use may be greatly improved.

A detachable reader strap 130 (refer to FIG. 9) may be additionally applied to a portion where the connection part 113 is not disposed.

The detachable reader strap 130 is disposed in the area of the open opening 114 of the body wearing part 110 and has both ends coupled to the mounting part 111 and the bottom part 112, and the opening of the body wearing part 110 ( 114) It serves to control the degree of spreading between the mounting portion 111 and the bottom portion 112 while shielding the area.

The detachable reader strap 130 may have a structure such as a waistband that can be adjusted in length. In order to install the detachable reader strap 130, a hook portion 115 may be formed at the ends of the mounting portion 111 and the bottom portion 112.

This removable reader strap 130 is an optional application. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, when the removable reader strap 130 is applied and the removable reader strap 130 is tightened, the area of the opening 114 of the body wearing part 110 is shielded, while the connection part 113 made of elastic material is tightened and the body wearing part 110 may be in close contact with the hand.

However, since the connection part 113 is an elastic material, it has its own elasticity, so there is no problem in using the body wearing part 110 even if the detachable reader strap 130 is not mounted as shown in FIG. 10. That is, when the opening 114 is opened and the body wearing part 110 is inserted into the hand, the connection part 113 made of an elastic material is self-tightened, so that the body wearing part 110 can be in close contact with the hand. Therefore, it should be said that both the type to which the detachable reader strap 130 is applied or the type not to be applied belong to the scope of the present invention.

On the other hand, the detachable information reader 150 is a practical electronic product that reads information about an object, that is, reads information about an object in a barcode (Bar Code) method, so that it can be electrically attached to and detached from the body wearing part 110. Can be combined.

An NFC tag (not shown) may be additionally applied to the detachable information reader 150. When an NFC tag is applied, it can be connected to a peripheral device through an NFC tag, so it can be usefully used for information exchange.

12 and 13, and as shown in detail in FIGS. 16 and 17, the detachable information reader 150 may include a base plate 151 and an outer housing 152 that are mutually disassembled and assembled.

The base plate 151 forms the bottom of the removable information reader 150, and the outer housing 152 forms the cover of the removable information reader 150. In the space between the base plate 151 and the outer housing 152, a number of internal parts are accommodated and mounted for each position. Since the detachable information reader 150 has a structure of a base plate 151 and an outer housing 152 that are mutually disassembled and assembled, there is an advantage in that installation and maintenance of parts are convenient.

For disassembly and assembly between the base plate 151 and the outer housing 152, a plurality of assembly bosses 151a and 152a are provided on the base plate 151 and the outer housing 152 at positions corresponding to each other. The base plate 151 and the outer housing 152 can be assembled by butting the plurality of assembly bosses 151a and 152a and fastening the bolts.

A barcode module 153 and a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly 155 are provided in the space within the base plate 151 and the outer housing 152.

The barcode module 153 is a means for reading information using a barcode as shaded in FIG. 3. A barcode window 154 is formed on the side of the outer housing 152 so that the barcode module 153 can be exposed to the outside.

The PCB assembly 155 is a circuit device connected to the barcode module 153 and is provided between the base plate 151 and the outer housing 152. The operation of the barcode module 153, the display 157, the RFID reader unit 117, and the like are controlled by using the power delivered from the wearable battery device 200. Therefore, the controller 400 to be described below may be mounted on the PCB assembly 155.

A plurality of functional buttons 156 are connected to the PCB assembly 155. These functional buttons 156 are provided to be exposed to the outside of the outer housing 152 in a state connected to the PCB assembly 155. Therefore, it can be operated by the user. A button exposed portion 152a is formed in the outer housing 152 so that the functional button 156 can be exposed to the outside of the outer housing 152.

In this embodiment, a plurality of functional buttons 156 are applied in plurality around the outer housing 152. These functional buttons 156 are a menu button for selecting a menu, a confirmation button for confirming the selected menu, and an LED for turning on/off an LED (not shown) mounted around the display 157. Buttons, mode selection buttons for selecting various modes, etc. may be various.

Of course, as in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform the above functions with a single button without applying a plurality of functional buttons 156, but it should be said that these matters also belong to the scope of the present invention. In other words, the plurality of functional buttons 156 shown in the drawings is only an example, and the number and position of the functional buttons 156 can be changed as much as possible.

A USB terminal 158 is provided around the functional button 156. The USB terminal 158 is a terminal connected to the PCB assembly 155 and exposed to the outside of the outer housing 152. Battery power may be supplied from the wearable battery device 200 through the USB terminal 158, or input/output information of the wearable device 100 for reading information, or an update function of the wearable device 100 for reading information. Can be implemented.

A display 157 is provided on the outer surface of the outer housing 152. Some contents of the information reading operation may be output through the display 157. As described above, when an NFC tag (not shown) is additionally applied to the detachable information reader 150, the NFC tag may be applied to one side of the display 157.

For application of the display 157, a through portion 157a is formed in the outer housing 152 in which the display 157 is located. In addition, a protection window 157b is disposed on the through portion 157a to protect the display 157.

Meanwhile, as previously described, the wearable system for reading information includes a wearable battery device 200 for supplying predetermined power to the wearable device 100 for reading information according to the present embodiment described above, and the wearable device 100 for reading information. And a USB cable 300 connecting the wearable battery device 200 and a controller 400 for controlling them.

The wearable battery device 200 is connected to the wearable device 100 for reading information through a USB cable 300 and serves to supply power to the wearable device 100 for reading information.

As mentioned above, in developing the wearable device 100 for reading information, if the size of the built-in battery (not shown) is reduced, there may be a disadvantage in that the capacity is low and the usage time is shortened. However, if the size of the battery is increased, the weight and volume of the entire wearable device 100 for reading information increases, making it difficult to use, and may strain the wrist. In addition, if the size of the battery is increased, it is not easy to add functions and place parts of the wearable device 100 for reading information due to the size of the battery. have.

Therefore, in order to solve this disadvantage, it may be desirable that the wearable device 100 for reading information according to the present embodiment is connected to the wearable battery device 200 and used as a wearable system for reading information. The wearable battery device 200 may include a battery unit 210 and a battery wearing unit 270 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 and FIGS. 18 to 21.

Looking at the battery wearing unit 270 first, the battery wearing unit 270 is a configuration corresponding to the detachable reader strap 130 described above, and supports the battery unit 210 while wearing the battery unit 210 on the body. To be able to do it.

In the present embodiment, the battery wearing unit 270 is worn on the wrist, but the battery wearing unit 270 may be worn on another part of the body, that is, a stomach or a leg. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the shape of the drawings.

The battery unit 210 serves to supply predetermined power to the wearable device 100 for reading information while being worn on the body by the battery wearing unit 270. The battery unit 210 may include a unit support 220 and a battery module 230.

The unit support part 220 is a part to which the battery wearing part 270 is detachably coupled. A ring part 221 is formed at the end of the unit support part 220 so that the battery wearing part 270 in the form of a waistband can be coupled to the unit support part 220. A protector 225 may be provided on the rear surface of the unit support unit 220 to protect the body by contacting the body.

The battery module 230 includes a battery housing 240 integrally provided with the unit support 220 and a built-in battery 250 which is provided with a USB terminal 251 but is inserted into the battery housing 240. The built-in battery 250 may be rechargeable. A pogo terminal 255 may be provided on the rear surface of the battery module 230. Through the pogo terminal 255, a cradle (not shown) can be charged alone or several at the same time.

The USB cable 300 is a cable connecting the wearable device 100 for reading information and the wearable battery device 200. The wearable device 100 for reading information and the wearable battery device 200 may be connected by a USB method.

In this embodiment, the USB cable 300 is applied as a spring cable to prevent disconnection and USB disconnection. Therefore, it is possible to add and provide an advantage that can be increased in length while reducing the volume.

Meanwhile, when the wearable device 100 for reading information and the wearable battery device 200 are connected to the controller 400 by the USB cable 300, the power of the wearable battery device 200 is transferred to the wearable device 100 for reading information. It is controlled to be supplied to.

The controller 400 performing this role may include a central processing unit 410 (CPU), a memory 420 (MEMORY), and a support circuit 430 (SUPPORT CIRCUIT).

The central processing unit 410 may be one of various computer processors that can be industrially applied to control the power of the wearable battery device 200 to be supplied to the wearable device 100 for reading information in this embodiment.

The memory 420 (MEMORY) is connected to the central processing unit 410. The memory 420 may be installed locally or remotely as a computer-readable recording medium, and can be easily used such as random access memory (RAM), ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, or any digital storage type. It may be at least one or more memories.

The support circuit 430 (SUPPORT CIRCUIT) is coupled with the central processing unit 410 to support typical operation of the processor. The support circuit 430 may include a cache, a power supply, a clock circuit, an input/output circuit, a subsystem, and the like.

In this embodiment, when the wearable device 100 for reading information and the wearable battery device 200 are connected to the controller 400 by the USB cable 300, the power of the wearable battery device 200 is transferred to the wearable device for reading information ( Control to be supplied to 100), such a series of control processes, etc. may be stored in the memory 420. Typically software routines may be stored in memory 420. Software routines can also be stored or executed on other central processing units (not shown).

Although the process according to the present invention has been described as being executed by a software routine, it is also possible that at least some of the processes of the present invention are performed by hardware. As described above, the processes of the present invention may be implemented by software executed on a computer system, by hardware such as an integrated circuit, or by a combination of software and hardware.

Hereinafter, the operation of the wearable system for reading information will be described.

Wear gloves as shown in FIG. 1. Gloves are general industrial gloves. Of course, it is not necessary to wear gloves, but when wearing the wearable device 100 for reading information and the wearable battery device 200 for a long time, it is preferable to wear gloves.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the wearable device 100 for reading information is worn on the hand, the wearable battery device 200 is worn on the wrist, and then the wearable device 100 for reading information and the wearable battery are worn by the USB cable 300. Connect the device 200.

Then, as if pulling the trigger, the trigger button 116 is comfortably pressed or touched.

Then, the barcode module 153 or the RFID reader unit 117 operates, and an information reading operation using a bar code as shown in FIG. 3 or an information reading operation using an RFID as shown in FIG. 4 may be performed. In particular, since this operation is performed in a state in which both hands are free, convenience in use can be greatly improved.

According to this embodiment, which has the structure and function as described above, information reading using RFID (radio frequency identification) can be performed while wearing on the body, so that the physical burden can be significantly reduced, as well as convenience in use. It can be greatly improved.

As described above, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and it is obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, it should be said that such modifications or variations belong to the claims of the present invention.

100: wearable device for reading information 110: body wearing part
111: mounting portion 112: bottom portion
113: connection portion 114: opening
115: hook portion 116: trigger button
117: RFID reader unit 118: coupling hook
119: guide protrusion 121: elastic member
122: terminal protrusion 123: first terminal
130: removable reader strap 150: removable information reader
151: base plate 152: outer housing
153: barcode module 154: barcode window
155: PCB assembly 156: functional button
157: display 157a: penetrating portion
157b: protective window 158: USB terminal
161: hook engaging portion 162: protruding groove
163: terminal groove 164: second terminal

Claims (18)

A body wearing unit that can be worn on the body and has a left and right symmetrical structure;
An RFID reader unit provided on one side of the body wearing unit for non-contact reading information stored in a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag provided on the object for reading information about the object; And
It includes a detachable information reader that reads information on the object using a bar code method, but is electrically detachably coupled to one side of the body wearing part,
The removable information reader,
Base plate;
An outer housing that forms a space in which a plurality of interior parts are accommodated, but is detachably coupled to the base plate;
A barcode module provided between the base plate and the outer housing to perform the information reading operation using the barcode (Bar Code); And
And a barcode window provided on a side surface of the outer housing so that the barcode module is exposed to the outside. The method of claim 1,
The body wearing part,
A mounting portion forming a place in which a predetermined electronic device is mounted;
A bottom portion disposed on the opposite side of the mounting portion; And
And a connection part connected to the mounting part and the bottom part,
The wearable device for reading information, wherein the RFID reader unit is provided at one of the bottom unit and the connection unit. The method of claim 2,
The wearable device for reading information, wherein the RFID reader unit is provided on the bottom unit. The method of claim 3,
The RFID reader unit,
An RFID antenna provided to be inserted into the bottom portion; And
And an RFID cover for protecting the RFID antenna from the opposite side of the bottom portion with the RFID antenna interposed therebetween. The method of claim 4,
The RFID reader unit,
And an electromagnetic wave shielding unit disposed between the RFID antenna and the RFID cover and configured to shield electromagnetic waves from the RFID antenna from being transmitted to the outside. The method of claim 4,
The RFID reader unit,
The wearable device for reading information, further comprising a cushion unit coupled to the outside of the RFID cover and providing a cushioning feeling. delete The method of claim 2,
The wearable device for reading information, wherein the connection part is disposed on one side of the mounting part and the bottom part and made of an elastic material so that the body wearing part has an open loop shape with one side open. delete The method of claim 2,
The body wearing unit is disposed in an open opening area of the body wearing unit, and both ends are coupled to the mounting unit and the bottom unit, and a detachable reader configured to control the degree of spread between the mounting unit and the bottom unit while shielding the opening area of the body wearing unit Including a strap,
The wearable device for reading information, characterized in that a ring portion for installing the detachable reader strap is formed at ends of the mounting portion and the bottom portion. The method of claim 2,
The wearable device for reading information, further comprising a trigger button provided at the connection unit and configured to turn on/off an operation of the RFID reader unit or the detachable information reader. The method of claim 1,
Any one of the body wearing part and the detachable information reader is provided with a plurality of coupling hooks for coupling the body wearing part and the detachable information reader,
The wearable device for reading information, characterized in that the other one of the body wearing part and the detachable information reader is provided with a plurality of hook hooks on which the hook for coupling is detachably hooked. The method of claim 12,
Wearable device for reading information, characterized in that an elastic member is provided in one of the body-wearing part and the detachable information reader so as to prevent the coupling hook from being arbitrarily separated from the hook-hanging part. . The method of claim 1,
A plurality of guide protrusions protruding toward the other side are provided in any one of the body-wearing part and the detachable information reader in order to guide the coupling state between the body-wearing part and the detachable information reader,
The wearable device for reading information, characterized in that the other one of the body wearing part and the detachable information reader is provided with a plurality of protrusion grooves to which the plurality of guide protrusions are coupled. The method of claim 1,
Any one of the body worn part and the removable information reader is provided with a terminal protrusion provided with a plurality of first terminals for electrical connection between the body worn part and the removable information reader,
The other one of the body wearing part and the detachable information reader is provided with a terminal groove in which the terminal protrusion is fitted, and a plurality of second terminals in electrical contact with the plurality of first terminals are provided in the terminal groove. Wearable device for reading information. delete The method of claim 1,
The removable information reader,
A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly provided between the base plate and the outer housing and connected to the barcode module; And
The wearable device for reading information further comprises at least one functional button connected to the PCB assembly and exposed to the outside of the outer housing. The method of claim 17,
The removable information reader,
A display formed on an outer surface of the outer housing;
A USB terminal connected to the PCB assembly and exposed to the outside of the external housing; And
Wearable device for reading information, characterized in that it further comprises an NFC tag provided around the display.

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