KR102298734B1 - Perkins type foldong keyboard for the blind - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention includes: a main body comprising a power supply supplying power and a control unit which analyzes input information, converts it into text data, and transmits the converted text data to a smart device; a first keyboard coupled to a left side of the main body and provided with a button unit operated by a user's left hand; a second keyboard coupled to a right side of the main body and provided with a button unit operated by a user's right hand; and a joint provided between the main body and the first keyboard and between the main body and the second keyboard, so that the first keyboard and the second keyboard are rotated from the main body. Therefore, the present invention is excellent in portability because it can be easily carried on a body.

Description

PERKINS TYPE FOLDONG KEYBOARD FOR THE BLIND

The present invention relates to a keyboard for communication of non-jeongan people.

More specifically, it is made of a Perkins-type foldable keyboard, and by applying a pentagraph method to minimize the volume, it can be easily carried on the body, so it is excellent in portability, and it is possible to increase the convenience of use through wireless charging. It relates to a foldable keyboard of the Perkins type for the visually impaired.

In general, blind people (non-cognitive people) are using various braille keyboards that can recognize information and express opinions through the tactile sense of their fingers so that they can communicate by overcoming their visual disabilities.

However, conventional various braille keyboards have a problem in that they are bulky and inconvenient to carry as they have a keyboard that fits a finger. There was a difficulty in connecting the . There is a problem.

Therefore, it enables the visually impaired to work independently or communicate without the help of others in their daily life, and provides convenience to the visually impaired who have difficulty connecting cables through wireless charging, and minimizes the volume. The development of a keyboard with excellent portability is required.

Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1662500 (2016.09.28.) Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1983504 (2019.05.22.)

The present invention has been devised to meet the above needs, and the problem to be solved in the present invention is made of a Perkins-type three-stage foldable keyboard, and can be made slim by applying the pentagraph method, so it is bulky when carrying. The purpose of this invention is to provide a Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired that can be easily carried on the body and has excellent portability.

In addition, another problem to be solved in the present invention is to provide a keyboard capable of wireless charging, thereby providing a Perkins-type folding keyboard for the visually impaired that can solve the problem of difficult to connect a charging cable due to the characteristics of the visually impaired. .

In addition, another problem to be solved in the present invention is to provide for the visually impaired who can utilize various applications and programs in addition to the limited programs provided by the keyboard itself through multi-pairing with smart devices such as smartphones or tablets. It is to provide a foldable keyboard of the Perkins type for

In order to solve the above problems, the foldable keyboard of the Perkins type for the visually impaired according to the present invention analyzes the power supply supplying power and input information, converts it into text data, and transmits the converted text data to a smart device a main body comprising a control unit; a first keyboard coupled to the left side of the main body and provided with a button unit operated by the user's left hand; a second keyboard coupled to the right side of the main body and provided with a button unit operated by the user's right hand; and a joint provided between the main body and the first keyboard and between the main body and the second keyboard so that the first keyboard and the second keyboard are rotated from the main body; Perkins type for the visually impaired, characterized in that it comprises a By providing a foldable keyboard, a technical problem is to be solved.

The present invention is made of a Perkins-type three-stage foldable keyboard, and by applying a pentagraph method to make it slim, it is possible to minimize the volume when carrying it, so it can be easily carried on the body and has excellent portability. .

In addition, the present invention has a remarkable effect that can solve the problem that it is difficult to connect the charging cable due to the characteristics of the visually impaired by providing a keyboard capable of wireless charging.

In addition, the present invention has a remarkable effect that can utilize various applications and programs in addition to the limited programs provided by the keyboard itself through multi-pairing with smart devices such as smartphones or tablets.

1 is a perspective view showing a Perkins type folding keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.
2 is a plan view illustrating a Perkins-type folding keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.
3 is a view schematically showing the main configuration of the main body of the Perkins type folding keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.
4 is a diagram schematically illustrating a main configuration of a power supply unit in a Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.
5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a main configuration of a control unit in a Perkins-type folding keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.
6 is a front view showing a folded state by a joint in the Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.
7 is a partial plan view showing another example of a joint in the Perkins-type folding keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.
8 is a plan side cross-sectional view showing an example in which a plate-shaped holding part is provided in the Perkins-type folding keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.
9 is a front cross-sectional view showing an example in which the plate-shaped holding unit is operated in the Perkins-type folding keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.

Advantages and features of embodiments of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a well-known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. And the terms or words used in the present specification and claims are terms defined in consideration of the functions in the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as being limited to conventional or dictionary meanings, and the inventors are most likely to develop their own inventions. In order to explain in the best way, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle that the concept of a term can be appropriately defined.

Therefore, since the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all the technical spirit of the present invention, various equivalents that can be substituted for them at the time of the present application It should be understood that there may be variations and examples.

Hereinafter, prior to the description with reference to the drawings, it is not shown or specifically described for matters not necessary to reveal the gist of the present invention, that is, well-known configurations that can be added to those of ordinary skill in the art. make it clear that

First, before describing various embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, directions (for example, "front", "back", "left") of components described in the following detailed description or shown in the drawings , "right", "top", "bottom", "top", "bottom", "lateral", "longitudinal", "front", "rear", "one side", "other side", "medial" and " It does not simply indicate or imply that terms such as "outside") should have a specific direction, and the description of this direction is intended to facilitate description of the components with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention enables the visually impaired to perform independent tasks without the help of others in their daily life. It relates to a Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired, which can be easily carried on the body by minimizing the volume, has excellent portability, and can increase the convenience of use through wireless charging.

Hereinafter, a Perkins-type folding keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing a Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view according to the present invention It is a diagram schematically showing the main configuration of the main body of the Perkins type foldable keyboard for the disabled.

The Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention has a three-stage foldable keyboard 10 supporting braille input, thereby increasing portability and usability, and each first The keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are spaced apart on both sides of the main body 100 by a predetermined interval to increase the convenience and usability of input, and multi-pairing with the smart device 20 such as a smartphone or tablet. Through pairing), various applications and programs can be utilized in addition to the limited programs provided by the keyboard 10 itself, and wireless charging is possible to provide convenience to users suffering from visual impairment. It is configured to include a keyboard 200 , a second keyboard 300 , and a joint 400 .

The main body 100 includes a power supply unit 110 receiving power, and a control unit 120 that analyzes input information, converts it into text data, and transmits the converted text data to the smart device 20 .

As shown in the accompanying drawings, the main body 100 performs a case function in which the power supply unit 110 and the control unit 120 are built in, and between the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 to be described later. is provided so that the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval.

At this time, the main body 100 may be made of one or more materials selected from synthetic resins such as wood, silicon, metal, non-ferrous metals, plastics, or fabrics such as cloth, and preferably has a predetermined strength to maintain its shape, and is made of a light synthetic resin or It may be made in the form of a fabric wrapped around the synthetic resin surface.

4 is a diagram schematically illustrating a main configuration of a power supply unit in a Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.

The power supply unit 110 is provided inside the main body 100 and performs a function of supplying and charging power to the keyboard 10 , and includes a battery 111 , a wireless charging module 112 and a charging notification module 113 . consists of including

The battery 111 is charged with power by a wireless charging module 112 to be described later, and performs a function of supplying electric energy to various components of the keyboard 10 .

The wireless charging module 112 performs a function of charging power to the battery.

At this time, the wireless charging module 112 is preferably configured so that the keyboard 10 is wirelessly charged from the power supply for charging, and thus, it is difficult to connect the wired charging cable due to the user's visual impairment. It can prevent and provide convenience through wireless charging.

The charging notification module 113 performs a function of notifying information according to the remaining amount of the battery 111 and information according to the presence or absence of charging.

In detail, it may be configured to notify the remaining amount of the battery 111 according to a preset criterion.

At this time, it is preferable that the remaining amount of the battery 111 for the notification is made according to a standard set by the user, for example, when the standard set by the user is 50% and 20%, when the remaining amount of the battery 111 is 50% When and 20%, it can be configured to notify each.

In addition, the charging notification module 113 notifies information according to the presence or absence of charging, which may be configured to notify information indicating that charging is complete when the charging of the keyboard 10 is completed.

Accordingly, the user may be provided with information according to the remaining amount of the battery 111 of the keyboard 10 and whether or not charging is present, thereby preventing the problem of being discharged in advance.

Here, the means for notifying the user with a visual impairment through the charging notification module 113 notifies with sound through the speaker 130 to be described later, or through the vibrator 140 , or the speaker 130 ) and the vibrator 140 may be operated together to notify.

Of course, according to design conditions, the charging notification module 113 may be configured to notify the location of the power supply device for wireless charging.

In other words, the keyboard 10 and the power supply for wireless charging are configured to enable wireless communication through multi-pairing, and when you want to charge the keyboard 10, the power supply for wireless charging It may be configured to notify the location of the.

For example, the charging notification module 113 notifies the user through the speaker 130 or the vibrator 140 when charging of the keyboard 10 is required, and the user uses the button unit 350 of the keyboard 10 . ) by connecting the power supply device for wireless charging and multi-pairing through operation, a guide message or warning sound is output through the speaker provided in the power supply device for wireless charging itself, allowing the user to wireless charging It makes it easy to find the location of the power supply for

5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a main configuration of a control unit in a Perkins-type folding keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.

The control unit 120 is provided inside the main body 100 and performs a function of controlling the overall operation of the keyboard 10 , and includes an input module 121 , an analysis module 122 , a conversion module 123 , and a communication module. It is configured to include a 124 and a notification module 125 .

The control unit 120 generates point range data through the operation of the button unit 350 provided in the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 to be described later by a user with a visual impairment, and analyzes it to combine data After generating, after converting the combined data into text data by inverse translation, transmit the converted text data to the smart device 20, receive data from the smart device 20 and notify the user of the function carry out

That is, a user with a visual impairment performs various functions helpful in daily life through the keyboard 10 that supports Braille input, and furthermore, as it is connected with the smart device 20 through multi-pairing, , It allows various applications and programs to be utilized in addition to the limited programs provided by the keyboard itself.

The input module 121 recognizes the push operation of the button unit 350 provided on the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300, which will be described later, and performs a function of generating point region data.

That is, as the user presses a plurality of buttons provided in the button unit 350, point region data corresponding to the pressed button is generated.

At this time, looking at the configuration of the button unit 350 to be described later, the button provided at the lower right side with respect to the first keyboard 200 serves as a space bar, and the three buttons in the order from the upper right to the left are 1, It functions to generate point region data of 2 and 3, and the button provided on the upper left may be configured to function as a backspace or enter.

In addition, looking at the configuration of the button unit 350 to be described later, the button provided at the lower left side with respect to the second keyboard 300 serves as a space bar, and the three buttons in the order from the upper left to the right are 4, It functions to generate point region data of 5 and 6, and the button provided on the upper right can be configured to function as backspace or enter.

Accordingly, when explaining an example of generating point region data, when the user presses a button provided on the upper right side of the first keyboard 200 using the index finger of the left hand, the input module 121 is 1 by the pressed button. Generate point region data.

As another example, when the user presses a button located second from the upper left to the right of the second keyboard 300 using the middle finger of the right hand, the input module 121 generates 5 point range data by the pressed button.

In this way, the input module 121 generates braille data corresponding to the button pressed by the user, thereby enabling Braille input through the keyboard 10 .

The analysis module 122 performs a function of generating combination data by analyzing the point region data generated by the input module 121 .

At this time, the combination data is to combine the transliteration data generated by the input module 121 and convert it into text data composed of vowels, consonants, alphabets or numbers, etc. Combination data is generated or combined data composed of a plurality of point region data is generated.

That is, by combining one or a plurality of point translation data to convert one text data, it is possible to generate various text data.

The conversion module 123 performs a function of converting the combined data generated by the analysis module 122 into text data by inverse translation.

In this case, the converted text data may be configured to be performed according to a preset standard.

That is, after generating the transliteration data generated by the input module 121 as combination data through the analysis module 122, and converting the combined data into text data by inverse translation, a keyboard capable of inputting Braille to a user with a visual impairment (10) can be provided.

Here, the preset standard refers to a rule that assigns the meaning of characters corresponding to braille input, and these rules are based on the braille table provided by the 'Korea Association for the Blind'.

When describing an embodiment in which braille input is possible through the control unit 120 , first, when the user presses the button of the button unit 350 to generate the point region data of 1 and 5 through the analysis module 122 , the conversion module (123) combines the generated point translation data to generate the point range data of 1 and 5 as one combination data according to a preset standard, and the conversion module 123 reversely translates the combination data to the text data of 'ㅁ' convert to

To describe another embodiment, first, when the user presses the button of the button unit 350 to generate the point range data of 1, 2, and 6 through the analysis module 122, the conversion module 123 converts the generated point range data. According to a preset criterion by combining, the transliteration data of 1, 2, and 6 is generated as one combination data, and the conversion module 123 converts the combined data into the text data of 'a' by inverse transliteration.

Accordingly, the user can input the character of 'M' through the keyboard 10 that supports Braille input, and through the same example, consonants, vowels, support, abbreviations, abbreviations, numbers, punctuation marks, English (alphabet) It enables input of various characters through a pressing operation of the button unit 350 of the keyboard 10, etc.

The communication module 124 enables the keyboard 10 to perform wireless communication.

Preferably, it is for a wireless communication connection between the keyboard 10 and the smart device 20. In this case, the wireless communication can be connected using a communication method such as Bluetooth, WiFi, or ZigBee. have.

Through this communication module 124, the keyboard 10 is connected to various smart devices 20 and multi-pairing, and the text data converted by the conversion module 123 is transmitted to the smart device 20. and to receive data from the smart device 20 .

The notification module 125 performs a function of notifying whether it is connected to the smart device 20 capable of wireless communication connection through the communication module 124 .

On the other hand, as the conventional wireless keyboard is configured to transmit information related to the remaining amount of the battery or whether wireless communication is connected through the LED, there is a problem in that it is difficult to transmit information to the visually impaired.

Accordingly, the foldable keyboard of the Perkins type for the visually impaired according to the present invention is configured to include a notification module 125, so that the visually impaired can easily and reliably obtain information.

At this time, the notification module 125 is a notification made through the speaker 130 provided in the main body 100, or the notification is made through the vibrator 140 that generates vibration, or the speaker 130 and the vibrator 140 . ) can be configured to operate together to make a notification.

Here, the speaker 130 and the vibrator 140 are configured in the main body 100 .

The speaker 130 performs a function of notifying with a sound when the keyboard 10 and the smart device 20 are wirelessly connected or disconnected through the notification module 125 .

Furthermore, the speaker 130 may be configured to perform a function of outputting data received from the smart device 20 as a sound through the communication module 124 .

In addition, the vibrating unit 140 is provided inside the main body 100 and is configured to generate vibration to notify the remaining amount of the battery or information related to whether wireless communication is connected to the user.

The first keyboard 200 is coupled to the left side of the main body 100, so that the operation is made by the user's left hand, the button unit 350 is configured to be arranged according to the shape of the left hand.

The second keyboard 300 has a shape symmetrical to the first keyboard 200 around the main body 100, is coupled to the right side of the main body, and is operated by the user's right hand. The button part 350 is configured to be arranged in accordance with the shape of the .

The first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are preferably made of a light material having a predetermined strength, and of course, made of the same material as the body 100 .

In this case, the button unit 350 is configured by arranging a plurality of buttons, as shown in the accompanying drawings.

A plurality of buttons are, as described above, a button for point input, a button for space, backspace, and enter functions, a button for finding the location of a power supply for charging, and a smart device 20 and wirelessly Of course, it can be composed of buttons of various functions for operating the keyboard 10, such as a fingerprint recognition button for checking personal information when connected, a home button or a back button (return button) provided in the smart device 20 itself. .

In addition, the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are made of a Perkins-type foldable keyboard, and by applying a pentagraph method to minimize the volume, it can be configured to be easily carried around the body.

Here, the pentagraph method is a keyboard method mainly applied to notebook computers, and since the height of the keycap (button) is relatively low compared to other types of keyboards, in configuring the foldable keyboard 10, it is a method suitable for minimizing the volume. .

Furthermore, the pentagraph method uses an 'X'-shaped structure to support the keycap, and a distinctive sound is produced when the button is pressed, so that the visually impaired can check whether the button is pressed correctly.

6 is a front view showing a folded state by a joint in the Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.

The joint 400 is provided between the main body 100 and the first keyboard 200 and between the main body 100 and the second keyboard 300, and is formed as a pair, and from the main body 100 to the first keyboard (200) and the second keyboard 300 performs a function to rotate.

The joint 400 is preferably made of a flexible material. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 6 , the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are separated from the main body 100 having a predetermined strength. Rotate and fold each.

Furthermore, the joint 400 may be formed in a form in which a plurality of surfaces, rather than a cross-section, are connected to each other so that a space is formed therein. This allows a separate cable for electrically connecting the main body 100 and the first keyboard 200 or the second keyboard 300 through the space to be provided, but in the inner space of the joint 400 . As the cable is positioned, it is possible to prevent the cable from being exposed to the outside, thereby preventing the cable from being damaged.

At this time, when described with reference to FIG. 6 , one of the pair of joint portions 400 has a length l ₁ of the other joint 400 that is longer than a _{length l 2 .} have.

For example, when the length of one joint 400 connecting the main body 100 and the first keyboard 200 is (l ₁ ), the other connecting the main body 100 and the second keyboard 300 The length of one joint 400 (l ₂ ) may be greater than or equal to the length of (l ₁ ) and the sum of the thicknesses of the first keyboard 200 .

Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 6 , the first keyboard 200 is folded to be in close contact with the plane of the main body 100 , and the second keyboard 300 has a joint 400 as much as the thickness of the first keyboard 200 . Since the length is extended, it can be folded in close contact with the rear surface of the second keyboard 300 .

According to design conditions, the joint 400 is made of a tarpaulin or tarpaulin, wherein the tarpaulin or tarpaulin is at least one selected from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), urethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), silicone or plastic film. The material may be applied and processed.

Preferably, as the joint 400 as well as the main body 100 and the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are configured to be waterproof, the blind can cope with sudden rain showers outdoors. Even in difficult environments, it is possible to prevent the keyboard from malfunctioning due to contact with moisture.

7 is a partial plan view showing another example of a joint in the Perkins-type folding keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention.

Depending on the design conditions, the joint 400 may be formed with a cutting groove 410 in the form of a cut toward the center of the joint 400 at one or more selected from the upper end or the lower end.

The cutting groove 410 allows a user to easily recognize the position of the joint 400 , and a user with a visual impairment senses the cutting groove 410 by tactile sense, so that the cutting groove 410 is the basis of the cutting groove 410 . The first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 can be easily folded or unfolded.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7 , as the cutting grooves 410 are formed at the lower ends of each of the pair of joint portions 400 , the user can use the first keyboard 200 based on the cutting grooves 410 . ) and the second keyboard 300 may be folded.

As another example, a cutting groove 410 is formed at the lower end of one selected joint 400 among the pair of joint portions 400 , and the cutting groove 410 is not formed in the other joint portion 400 . can be Accordingly, as the user recognizes the joint portion 400 in which the cutting groove 410 is formed, the upper and lower directions of the keyboard 10 can be positioned correctly, and thus, the first keyboard 200 and the second Convenience may be provided by guiding the keyboard 300 to be positioned on the left and right sides of the user's front, respectively.

8 is a plan side cross-sectional view showing an example in which a plate-shaped holding part is provided in a Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention, and FIG. It is a front side cross-sectional view showing an example of operation.

According to design conditions, the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are each configured to be unfolded or folded from the main body 100, and the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are unfolded. A plate-shaped holding unit 500 to be maintained may be provided.

The plate-shaped holding unit 500 is described with reference to FIG. 8, so that the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are maintained in an unfolded state, and a slide groove 511, a handle 512, and a plate-shaped holding unit. It is configured to include a bar 513 and a through hole 521 .

As shown in FIG. 8 , the plate-shaped holding part 500 is provided on both sides with respect to the upper and lower central axes of the main body 100 , and is configured in a symmetrical form to form a pair.

That is, the operation of the pair of plate-shaped holding unit 500 performs a function of maintaining the state in which each of the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 is unfolded from the main body 100 .

The slide groove 511 provides a space in which the plate-shaped holding bar 513 to be described later is provided in the inner space of the main body 100 so that the plate-shaped holding bar 513 slides outward.

Preferably, the handle 512 coupled to the plate-shaped holding bar 513 performs a function of guiding the sliding movement.

For example, the slide groove 511 is formed on the upper end of the main body 100, is formed to penetrate through the outside and the inside, and has a long shape to the left and right so that a handle 512 to be described later is attached to the slide groove 511. When fitted, it slides to the left and right along the slide groove 511 .

The handle 512 is coupled to a plate-shaped holding bar 513 to be described later, is inserted into the slide groove 511 and slides left and right along the slide groove 511, and the user grips the handle 512 to The plate-shaped holding bar 513 coupled to the handle 512 is easily slidably moved.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 8 , the handle 512 penetrates the slide groove 511 and is configured to be exposed to the outside of the main body 100 , so that the user can easily grip and manipulate the handle 512 . .

The plate-shaped holding bar 513 is provided in the upper inner space of the main body 100 , and is formed in the form of a long bar to the left and right, and is configured to pass through a through hole 521 to be described later.

The through hole 521 is formed on the side of the main body 100 and the side of the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 adjacent to the side of the main body 100, and the plate-shaped holding bar 513 is let it penetrate.

At this time, the plate-shaped holding bar 513 is a through hole 521 formed in the main body 100 and a through hole formed in the first keyboard 200 or the second keyboard 300 in the process of sliding along the slide groove 511. When inserted through the 521, the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 from the main body 100 are maintained so that the unfolded state is maintained, so that the user is spread out in the form of a plate and the keyboard 10 in a fixed state operation can be facilitated.

For example, referring to FIG. 9 , after the first keyboard 200 is unfolded from the main body 100 , the handle ( When moving 512 to the left, the plate-shaped holding bar coupled to the handle 512 slides to the left, and thus, the through-hole 521 formed in the main body 100 and the through-hole formed in the first keyboard 200 . By passing through 521 , the unfolded state of the first keyboard 200 from the main body 100 is maintained.

According to this configuration, the Perkins-type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired according to the present invention is made of a Perkins-type three-tier foldable keyboard, and can be made slim by applying the pentagraph method, thereby minimizing the volume when carrying. By making it possible, it can be easily carried on the body, which has the advantage of excellent portability.

In addition, by providing the keyboard 10 capable of wireless charging, it is possible to solve the problem that it is difficult to connect the charging cable due to the characteristics of the visually impaired, and to make charging easily and conveniently without the help of others.

In addition, various applications and programs may be utilized in addition to the limited programs provided by the keyboard 10 itself through multi-pairing with the smart device 20 such as a smartphone or tablet.

In addition, since the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are configured to be spaced apart on both sides by the main body 100 by a predetermined distance, the wrist is not strained due to securing sufficient separation distance when inputting through the left and right hands. and increase the convenience and usability of input.

In the above description, various embodiments of the present invention have been presented and described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. It can be seen that branch substitutions, transformations and alterations are possible.

10 : keyboard
20: smart device
100: body 110: power unit
111: battery 112: wireless charging module
113: charging notification module 120: control unit
121: input module 122: analysis module
123: conversion module 124: communication module
125: notification module 130: speaker
140: vibration unit
200: first keyboard
300: second keyboard 350: button part
400: joint 410: cutting groove
500: plate holding part 511: slide groove
512: handle 513: plate-shaped maintenance bar
521: through hole

Claims (10)

a main body 100 consisting of a power supply unit 110 for supplying power and a control unit 120 that analyzes input information, converts it into text data, and transmits the converted text data to the smart device 20;
a first keyboard 200 coupled to the left side of the main body 100 and having a button unit 350 that is operated by the user's left hand;
a second keyboard 300 coupled to the right side of the main body 100 and having a button unit 350 that is operated by the user's right hand;
It is provided between the main body 100 and the first keyboard 200, and between the main body 100 and the second keyboard 300, so that the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 are provided from the main body 100. a joint 400 to be rotated; and
It is provided in a symmetrical form on both sides of the main body 100, and is formed as a pair, and the plate-shaped holding part 500 for maintaining the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 in an unfolded state; Consists of including,
The power supply 110 is
battery 111;
a wireless charging module 112 for charging power to the battery; and
and a charging notification module 113 that notifies information according to the remaining amount of the battery 111 and information according to whether or not charging is present; and
The charging notification module 113 is
The keyboard 10 and the power supply for wireless charging are configured to enable wireless communication through multi-pairing, characterized in that it notifies the location of the power supply for wireless charging,
The control unit 120
By recognizing the push operation of the button unit 350, an input module 121 for generating point region data;
an analysis module 122 for generating combined data by analyzing the point region data;
a conversion module 123 for converting the combined data into text data by inverse translation;
a communication module 124 for transmitting the converted text data to the smart device 20 using wireless communication and receiving data from the smart device 20; and
and a notification module 125 that notifies whether or not a connection with a smart device 20 capable of wireless communication is connected through the communication module 124;
The body 100 is
a speaker 130 for outputting data received from the smart device 20 as sound through the communication module 124; and
Vibration unit 140 for generating vibration; is configured to include,
The joint 400 is
A cutting groove 410 in the form of being dug toward the center of the joint 400 in one selected from the upper end or the lower end;
The cutting groove 410 is gripped by the user so that the up and down directions of the keyboard 10 can be correctly positioned,
The plate-shaped holding part 500 is
a slide groove 511 formed in the inner space of the body 100;
a plate-shaped holding bar 513 that slides left and right along the slide groove 511 and has a long bar shape to the left and right;
a handle 512 coupled to the plate-shaped holding bar 513 and exposed to the outside of the main body 100 through the slide groove 511; and
The side of the main body 100 and the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 through holes 521 formed in each side;
The plate-shaped holding bar 513 is
Perkins for the visually impaired, characterized in that when it slides along the slide groove 511 and passes through the through hole 521, the unfolded state of the first keyboard 200 and the second keyboard 300 is maintained. type of foldable keyboard.
delete delete delete delete delete delete The method according to claim 1,
The joint 400 is
Perkins-type folding keyboard for the visually impaired, characterized in that it is made of a flexible material.
9. The method of claim 8,
The joint 400 is
Made of tarpaulin or tarpaulin,
The tarpaulin or tarpaulin is a perkins type foldable keyboard for the visually impaired, characterized in that one or more materials selected from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), urethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), silicone or plastic film are coated and processed. .
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