KR102331704B1 - Functional ar band device having bluetooth speaker - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a functional arm band device integrated with a Bluetooth speaker, in which a Bluetooth speaker is mounted on a user's arm so that the user can conveniently listen to music or make phone calls when enjoying leisure sports such as mountaineering or cycling and the user can use operation commands through the band to increase usability and convenience. According to the present invention, the functional arm band comprises: a device body; a first band member coupled to one side of the device body, formed in a flexible band shape, and including a touch input module controlling operation of a main device with a touch input; a second band member coupled to the other side of the device body and formed in a flexible band shape; a detachable fastening means configured between the first band member and the second band member so that the first band member and the second band member are detachably fastened; a speaker module provided on one of the device body, the first band member, or the second band member; a Bluetooth communication module provided in the device body to perform Bluetooth communication with the main device; a control module provided in the device body, performing control to communicate with the main device via Bluetooth, and receiving an input signal from the first band member to interwork with the main device; and a battery provided in the device body and supplying power to the control module.

Description

Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device {FUNCTIONAL AR BAND DEVICE HAVING BLUETOOTH SPEAKER}

The present invention relates to a Bluetooth speaker-integrated functional armband device, and more particularly, to enable convenient use of music or phone calls by mounting a Bluetooth speaker on the arm when enjoying leisure sports such as mountain climbing or cycling, and furthermore, the band It relates to a Bluetooth speaker-integrated functional armband device capable of further improving usability and convenience by allowing operation commands through itself.

Bluetooth refers to a short-range wireless technology standard for exchanging information by connecting mobile devices such as mobile phones, laptops, earphones and headphones. It is mainly used when a low-power wireless connection is required at an ultra-short distance of about 10 meters.

For example, after using a Bluetooth headset, you can listen to music from an MP3 player in your pocket without cumbersome cables.

In the past, using Bluetooth technology, a headset capable of communicating with a mobile phone through Bluetooth without using hands while driving has been used.

Meanwhile, as smartphones and tablet PCs have become popular, it has become possible to enjoy movies and music using smartphones and tablet PCs regardless of location. However, it was impossible to reproduce high-quality sound due to the limitations of the built-in microspeakers in smartphones and tablet PCs. In order to compensate for this disadvantage, a Bluetooth speaker connected to a smartphone or tablet PC through Bluetooth may be used.

Recently, leisure sports or outdoor activities such as mountain climbing or cycling have been activated and popularized, and since smartphones are mainly used in pockets or bags, there is a problem that limits the activity during leisure sports or outdoor activities.

In order to solve this problem, an armband for allowing a smartphone to be worn on an arm has been disclosed.

However, when using a smartphone while wearing it on the armband, the usability is reduced due to the weight of the smartphone, and there is a hassle of taking it out of the armband and using it in a situation where the smartphone needs to be operated. There was a problem in that smooth operation was difficult.

Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model Publication 20-0478895 (2015.11.27. Announcement) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1199359 (2012.11.09. Announcement) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1734412 (2017.05.12. Announcement) Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model Publication 20-0475418 (2014.12.01. Announcement)

Therefore, the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, when enjoying leisure sports such as mountain climbing or cycling, attach a Bluetooth speaker to the arm so that music or phone calls can be conveniently used, and furthermore, the band itself An object of the present invention is to provide a functional armband device integrated with a Bluetooth speaker that can further improve usability and convenience by allowing operation commands through it.

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

According to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above objects and other features of the present invention, there is provided an armband device that works with a main device capable of Bluetooth communication, comprising: a device body; a first band member coupled to one side of the device body, formed in a flexible band shape, and configured as a touch input module for controlling an operation of the main device with a touch input; a second band member coupled to the other side of the device body and formed in a flexible band shape; a detachable fastening means configured between the first band member and the second band member so that the first band member and the second band member are detachably fastened; a speaker module provided on one of the device body or the first band member or the second band member; a Bluetooth communication module provided in the device body to perform Bluetooth communication with the main device; a control module provided in the device body, controlling to communicate with the main device via Bluetooth, and receiving an input signal from the first band member and configured to interwork with the main device; and a battery provided in the device body and provided to supply power to the control module.

In the present invention, the first band member, a bed made of a flexible (flexible) material; and a conductive sensor pattern integrally formed on the bed and formed in a grid structure, configured to detect an input signal for approach or contact of a user's hand.

In the present invention, the bed is woven with fibers, and the sensor pattern may be formed of a conductive wire woven together with the bed to have a grid shape when weaving fibers to form the bed.

In the present invention, the control module may include: a printed circuit board provided on the device body and electrically and electronically connected to one end of each of the sensor patterns of the grid structure; a signal sensing control unit configured to receive a detection signal detected from the sensor pattern provided on one side of the printed circuit board and generate an input signal; a speaker control unit receiving an input signal from the signal sensing control unit and controlling the speaker module; an on/off switch to turn the power on/off; and an LED indicating an on/off state of the power.

In the present invention, the signal sensing control unit comprises: a capacitance change receiving unit receiving an input of a change in capacitance at the corresponding sensing position by contact or proximity of a user's hand at each point intersecting in the grid structure of the sensor pattern; a coordinate signal generator for generating a coordinate signal for a corresponding sensing position when the amount of change in capacitance received from the capacitance change receiver reaches a design detection capacitance; and an input signal output unit that generates an input signal corresponding to the coordinate signal generated by the coordinate signal generator and transmits it to the main device through the Bluetooth communication module to interwork with the main device.

In the present invention, the bed at the point where the sensor pattern intersects is formed by printing an input part of a character or symbol for a manipulation command, the motion sensor is provided in the device body and transmits a detection signal to the control module; and a heart rate measuring sensor provided on the device body and transmitting a detection signal to the control module.

According to the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention, the following effects are provided.

First, the present invention has the effect of improving usability because it can be controlled with a manipulation command through a touch unit configured in the band itself in a state in which it is linked with a Bluetooth communication capable device such as a smart phone.

Second, the present invention has the effect of conveniently using music, phone calls, etc. by mounting a Bluetooth speaker on the arm when enjoying leisure sports such as mountain climbing or cycling.

Third, the present invention can provide various functions such as SOS transmission, heart rate measurement, and number of steps as well as control of interlocked devices, thereby improving functionality and securing product competitiveness.

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

1 is a plan view schematically showing a Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a state when using the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention.
3 is an exploded view schematically showing the internal configuration of the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention.
4 is a view showing an embodiment in which one side band member constituting the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention is configured as a flexible touch input device unit.
5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the signal sensing control unit of the control module constituting the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention.
6 is a diagram schematically showing an example of using the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention.

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

Prior to the detailed description of the present invention, the present invention can make various changes and can have various embodiments, and the examples described below and shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments. No, it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

When a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it is understood that the other component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in between. it should be On the other hand, when it is said that a certain element is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that no other element is present in the middle.

The terms used herein are used only to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprises" or "have" are intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification exist, but one or more other features It should be understood that this does not preclude the existence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, terms such as "...unit", "...unit", "...module", etc. described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which includes hardware or software or hardware and It can be implemented by a combination of software.

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

Hereinafter, the accompanying drawings will be described in detail with respect to a Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a plan view schematically showing a Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state of use of the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention, and FIG. It is an exploded view schematically showing the internal configuration of the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device. 4 is a view showing an embodiment in which one side band member constituting the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention is composed of a flexible touch input device unit, and FIG. 5 is a Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the configuration of the signal sensing control unit of the control module in blocks, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of using the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention.

The Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention is an armband device that interworks with a main device capable of Bluetooth communication, such as a smart phone, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, largely includes a device body 100; a first band member 200; a second band member 300; Removable fastening means; speaker module 400; Bluetooth communication module 500; control module 600; and a battery 700 .

Specifically, the Bluetooth speaker-integrated functional armband device according to the present invention is an armband device that interworks with a main device capable of Bluetooth communication such as a smartphone, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 , a display window 101 is provided on one side. an enclosure-type device body 100; a first band member 200 coupled to one side of the device body 100, formed in a flexible band shape, and configured as a touch input module for controlling an operation of the main device with a touch input; a second band member 300 coupled to the other side of the device body 100 and formed in a flexible band shape; Removable fastening means (not shown) which is configured between the first band member 200 and the second band member 300 so that the first band member 200 and the second band member 300 are detachably fastened; a speaker module and a microphone module 400 provided in one of the device body 100 or the first band member 200 or the second band member 300; a Bluetooth communication module 500 provided in the device body 100 for Bluetooth communication with the main device; It is provided in the device body 100, controls the Bluetooth communication module 500 to communicate with the main device via Bluetooth, and receives an input signal from the first band member 200 to interwork with the main device control module 600; and a battery 700 provided in the device body 100 and provided to supply power required for the operation of the control module 600 .

The device body 100 is made of a resin case, and the display window 101 for displaying the control status of the control module 600 is exposed.

The first band member 200 is coupled to one side of the device body 100 , is formed in a flexible band shape, and includes a touch input module for controlling the operation of the main device by a touch input.

Specifically, the first band member 200 is a bed 210 made of a flexible material, and is formed integrally with the bed 210 in a grid structure, the user's hand approaching or and a conductive sensor pattern 220 configured to detect an input signal for contact.

The bed 210 is made of woven fibers.

The sensor pattern 220 is woven together to have a grid shape when weaving fibers to form the bed 210 , and is integrally formed on the bed 210 .

The sensor pattern 220 is made of a conductive wire.

One end of each of the sensor patterns 220 of the grid structure constitutes the control module 600 , and is electrically and electronically connected to a printed circuit board provided in the device body 100 .

Subsequently, the second band member 300 is formed of a fabric. Here, the second band member 300 is formed of a fabric of the same fiber as the fibers woven to form the bed 210 in order to give the first band member 100 a sense of homogeneity.

The detachable fastening means is configured between the first band member 200 and the second band member 300 so that the first band member 200 and the second band member 300 are detachably fastened, and Velcro ( It is possible to adopt various fastening methods such as a clasp) fastening method, a male and female button fastening method, and a hook coupling fastening method.

Next, the speaker module 400 and the microphone module (not shown) are provided in one of the device body 100 or the first band member 200 or the second band member 300, respectively, to generate sound and , which is configured to receive sound, a well-known speaker module and a microphone module may be employed.

Here, when the speaker module 400 is configured in a band member (second band member) as shown in the drawing, the speaker module 400 is preferably configured as a thin-film speaker module or a flat speaker module.

When the speaker module 400 is configured as a thin-film speaker module, the speaker module 500 includes a substrate, a diaphragm made of a magnetic material, and a coil laminated and molded on the upper side of the diaphragm, and the periphery thereof is inserted and fixed. It may be configured to include a frame in which a recess is formed, and a vibration membrane is vibrated by a magnetic field generated by a current flowing through the coil to generate a speaker sound.

In addition, the Bluetooth communication module 500 is provided in the device body 100 and is configured to be paired with the main device to perform Bluetooth communication, and a known one may be employed, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the control module 600 is provided in the device body 100 , and controls the Bluetooth communication module 500 to communicate with the main device via Bluetooth, and receives an input signal from the first band member 200 . It is transmitted and configured to interwork with the main device.

Specifically, the control module 600 is provided on the device body 100, and each one end of the sensor pattern 220 of the grid structure of the first band member 200 is electrically and electronically connected to a printed circuit board. 610, and a signal detection control unit 620 configured to receive a detection signal detected from the sensor pattern 220 provided on one side of the printed circuit board 610 and generate an input signal, and the signal detection A speaker control unit that receives an input signal from the control unit 620 to control the speaker module 400, a microphone control unit that transmits an input signal from the microphone module to the main device, and on/off power on/off an off switch 630, and an LED 640 indicating an on/off state of the power.

The printed circuit board 610 is connected to each end of the sensor pattern 220 through a flexible circuit board to transmit the signal of the sensor pattern 220 to the signal sensing control unit 620 .

The signal detection control unit 620 receives the detection signal detected from the sensor pattern 220 to generate an input signal, and interworks the generated input signal with the main device through the Bluetooth communication module 500 .

The signal sensing control unit 620 is configured to receive the amount of change in capacitance at the corresponding sensing position (detection channel) by contact or proximity of the user's hand at each intersecting point in the lattice structure of the sensor pattern 220 . When the capacitance change receiving unit 621 and the detection signal (capacitance change amount) received from the capacitance change receiving unit 621 reach the design detection capacitance, a coordinate signal for generating a coordinate signal for the corresponding sensing position. An input signal that generates an input signal corresponding to the coordinate signal generated by the generator 622 and the coordinate signal generator 622 and transmits it to the main device through the Bluetooth communication module 500 to interwork with the main device and an output unit 623 .

The coordinate signal generating unit 622 does not generate a coordinate signal when the amount of change in capacitance at the intersection of the sensor pattern 220 does not reach the design detection capacitance, and accordingly, the input signal output unit 623 The signal output to the main unit is not executed.

Here, on the bed 210 of the first band member 200 at the point where the sensor pattern 220 intersects, an input unit such as a character or a symbol may be printed for an operation command to be formed.

Continuing, the battery 700 may be configured as a rechargeable battery or a replaceable battery. The present invention may be configured to charge power together with the battery 700 through a separate power supply cable.

On the other hand, the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention may further include a function for measuring the wearer's motion, the number of steps, and the heart rate.

Specifically, the Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device according to the present invention is provided in the device body 100, a motion sensor that transmits a detection signal to the control module 600, and the device body 100, , it may further include a heart rate measuring sensor that transmits a detection signal to the control module 600 .

The present invention may be configured to detect a danger signal such as a fall or fall through the detection signal of the motion sensor, and generate a notification through the speaker module 500 when it is determined as a dangerous situation, through the detection signal of the motion sensor By collecting data on the number of steps, information on daily calorie consumption may be displayed through the display unit 101 .

Also, according to the present invention, it is possible to check the current heart rate through the heart rate sensor to control the amount of exercise or to check and manage the continuous magnetic state of cardiovascular patients.

According to the Bluetooth speaker-integrated functional armband device according to the present invention as described above, it is possible to control it with an operation command through the touch unit configured in the band itself while interlocking with a Bluetooth communication capable device such as a smartphone, thereby improving usability. It has the advantage of being able to conveniently use music or phone calls by attaching a Bluetooth speaker to the arm when enjoying leisure sports such as mountain climbing or cycling.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide various functions, such as SOS transmission, heart rate measurement, and number of steps, as well as control of interlocking devices such as smartphones, thereby improving functionality and securing product competitiveness. .

The embodiments described in this specification and the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative of some of the technical ideas included in the present invention. Therefore, since the embodiments disclosed in the present specification are for explanation rather than limitation of the technical spirit of the present invention, it is obvious that the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Modifications and specific embodiments that can be easily inferred by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea included in the specification and drawings of the present invention should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

100: device body
101: display window
200: first band member
210: bed
220: sensor pattern
300: second band member
400: speaker module and microphone module
500: Bluetooth communication module
600: control module
610: printed circuit board
620: signal detection control unit
621: capacitance change receiving unit
622: coordinate signal generator
623: input signal output unit
630: on / off switch
640: LED
700: battery

Claims (6)

As an armband device interworking with a main device capable of Bluetooth communication,
device body;
a first band member coupled to one side of the device body, formed in a flexible band shape, and configured as a touch input module for controlling an operation of the main device with a touch input;
a second band member coupled to the other side of the device body and formed in a flexible band shape;
a detachable fastening means configured between the first band member and the second band member so that the first band member and the second band member are detachably fastened;
a speaker module provided on one of the device body or the first band member or the second band member;
a Bluetooth communication module provided in the device body to perform Bluetooth communication with the main device;
a control module provided in the device body, controlling to communicate with the main device via Bluetooth, and receiving an input signal from the first band member and configured to interwork with the main device; and
a battery provided in the device body and provided to supply power to the control module;
The first band member, a bed made of a flexible material, and a grid structure integrally formed with the bed, and configured to detect an input signal for approach or contact of a user's hand a sensor pattern;
The bed is made of woven fibers,
The sensor pattern is made of a conductive wire woven together with the bed to have a grid shape when weaving fibers for forming the bed,
The control module is provided in the device body and includes a printed circuit board to which one end of each of the sensor patterns of the grid structure is electrically and electronically connected, and a detection signal detected from the sensor pattern provided on one side of the printed circuit board. a signal sensing control unit configured to receive an input signal and generate an input signal; a speaker control unit receiving the input signal of the signal sensing control unit to control the speaker module; LED indicating the on / off state; includes,
The signal sensing control unit includes a capacitance change receiving unit that receives an amount of change in capacitance at the corresponding sensing position by contact or proximity of a user's hand at each point intersecting in the grid structure of the sensor pattern, and in the capacitance change receiving unit When the amount of change in the received capacitance reaches the design detection capacitance, a coordinate signal generator for generating a coordinate signal for the corresponding sensing position, and an input signal corresponding to the coordinate signal generated by the coordinate signal generator are generated. and an input signal output unit for transmitting to the main device through the Bluetooth communication module and interworking with the main device.
Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device.
delete delete delete delete According to claim 1,
On the bed at the point where the sensor pattern intersects, an input part of a character or symbol for an operation command is printed and formed,
a motion sensor provided in the device body and transmitting a detection signal to the control module; and a heart rate measuring sensor provided on the device body and transmitting a detection signal to the control module.
Bluetooth speaker integrated functional armband device.

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