KR102360402B1 - Apparatus for intelligent sterilization at all times and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an intelligent constant sterilization device, comprising: a peripheral sensing unit for detecting that a human body approaches or moves away from a display device; a sterilization lamp unit for sterilizing by constantly projecting ultraviolet rays on the display device; a UV (Ultra Violet) sensor unit for detecting whether ultraviolet rays are projected from the germicidal lamp unit and the intensity of ultraviolet rays; an indicator unit for indicating normal and fault conditions related to the temperature of the sterilization lamp unit and the UV projection; And, based on the sensing information sensed through the ambient sensing unit and the UV sensor unit, at least one or more UV lamps configured to control an indicator related to the state of the sterilization lamp unit, control the UV projection intensity of the sterilization lamp unit, and the sterilization lamp unit or a control unit for performing regular sterilization through individual on-off control for UV LEDs, control for protruding the sterilization lamp unit from the inside of the cover or inserting the sterilization lamp into the cover, and rotation control of the sterilization lamp unit.

Description

Intelligent constant sterilization device and its control method

The present invention relates to an intelligent constant sterilization device and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a display of a touch-type unmanned information terminal such as a game machine or a kiosk installed and used in public places such as casinos, banks, department stores, and stores It relates to an intelligent regular sterilization device and a control method therefor, which allow the device to be intelligently sterilized and sterilized in consideration of surrounding conditions.

In general, a display panel is a device that visually expresses data and is one of representative output devices such as a computer.

There are various types of display panels such as CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), LED (Light Emitting Diode), TFT-LCD (Thin Film Transister - Liquid Crystal Display), and PDP (Plasma Display Panel). When a person's hand or an object touches a character or a specific location on the screen (screen) without it, a touch screen that detects the location and performs specific processing by the stored software is attached to the display panel and utilized a lot.

Such a touch screen exerts a function by adding a device called a touch panel to the screen of a general display panel, and the touch panel allows invisible infrared rays to flow left and right up and down to create numerous square grids on the screen, so that fingertips or other objects It has a function that allows it to determine its position when it comes into contact with this grid.

Therefore, when the user touches the text or picture information displayed in advance on the screen with the touch panel by hand, depending on the position of the touched screen, the user's selection is recognized and the corresponding command is processed by the computer, making it very easy It can help you get the information you want.

Because of these characteristics, the touch screen is widely used for information displays in places frequently used by the public, that is, subways, department stores, banks, etc. It is also used for general business purposes.

However, the conventional touch screen has a problem in that, despite frequent contact hundreds of times a day, a special sterilization device is not installed, so that people using the touch screen are exposed to bacterial infection. Accordingly, there are products with a sterilization device installed on the touch screen to improve the above problems, but most conventional surface sterilization devices require sterilization by manually or automatically closing or scanning the cover of the display device. A device for temporarily sterilizing by projecting (or irradiating) ultraviolet light on a touch screen or display panel has been proposed only when it is determined that the

However, the display device of a game machine or kiosk used in common is sterilized periodically because there are many people (users) who use it in common. If the user changes in a shorter time than the time, there is a problem in that safety is lowered. Therefore, it is desirable to use a regular sterilization device to improve safety, but a device that unconditionally sterilizes a designated object (eg, a display device, a manipulation device, etc.) without considering the surrounding situation consumes a lot of energy, and There is a problem of shortening the lifespan.

Therefore, although regular sterilization of designated objects (e.g., display devices, operation devices, etc.) is the basis, the operation of the regular sterilization device is actively controlled in consideration of the surrounding circumstances to save energy consumption and shorten the lifespan of the regular sterilizer. There is a need for an intelligent constant sterilization device that not only prevents, but also actively extends the sterilization range without being limited to a designated object.

The background technology of the present invention is disclosed in Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1813077 (registered on December 21, 2017, UV surface sterilization device).

According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention was created to solve the above problems, and is installed in public places such as casinos, banks, department stores, and stores, and is a touch-type unmanned, such as a game machine or kiosk, which is used in common. An object of the present invention is to provide an intelligent regular sterilization apparatus and a method for controlling the same, which enable intelligent constant sterilization and disinfection of a display apparatus of an information terminal in consideration of surrounding conditions.

An intelligent constant sterilization device according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a peripheral sensing unit for detecting that a human body approaches or moves away from a display device; a sterilization lamp unit for sterilizing by constantly projecting ultraviolet rays on the display device; a UV (Ultra Violet) sensor unit for detecting whether ultraviolet rays are projected from the germicidal lamp unit and the intensity of ultraviolet rays; an indicator unit for indicating normal and fault conditions related to the temperature of the sterilization lamp unit and the UV projection; And, based on the sensing information sensed through the ambient sensing unit and the UV sensor unit, at least one or more UV lamps configured to control an indicator related to the state of the sterilization lamp unit, control the UV projection intensity of the sterilization lamp unit, and the sterilization lamp unit It is characterized by including; individual on-off control for the ultraviolet LED, control to protrude the sterilization lamp unit from the inside of the cover or insert it into the cover, and a control unit to perform regular sterilization through rotation control of the sterilization lamp unit. .

In the present invention, the germicidal lamp unit includes at least one or more LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) or lamps that project ultraviolet rays, and a coupling member for fixing to a designated position of the display device including a display panel; A cover for protecting the germicidal lamp unit; includes, but the cover is characterized in that it can be implemented with a material that can transmit ultraviolet (UV).

In the present invention, the sterilization lamp unit includes a UV LED or UV lamp that projects a Far UVC wavelength having sterilization power while harmless to the skin or eyes of the human body.

In the present invention, the control unit adjusts the UV projection range and the projection angle through the protrusion and insertion control and rotation control of the sterilization lamp unit to sterilize the display device in normal times, but there is a user who approaches the display device. In this case, it is characterized in that by projecting ultraviolet rays to the user, the user's skin or clothes, or even the belongings of the user are included in the constant sterilization range.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling an intelligent regular sterilization apparatus, comprising: constantly driving, by a controller of the intelligent regular sterilization apparatus, a sterilization lamp unit; projecting, by the controller, the sterilization lamp part to the outside of the cover by a specified distance in order to extend the ultraviolet ray projection range to the user's area when the human body approaches the display device; and rotating the germicidal lamp unit to the outside of the display panel to adjust a projection angle corresponding to the protrusion distance of the germicidal lamp unit protruding to extend the UV projection range.

In the present invention, when the approach of the human body to the display device is detected, the controller is configured to detect the face of the human body or at least one of the elements included in the face to prevent UV rays from being irradiated in the face direction. Adjusting the projection angle of the germicidal lamp unit; characterized in that it further comprises.

In the present invention, when the human body does not approach the display device or when the human body approaches the display device, in order to limit the UV projection range to the area where the display device is located, inserting the sterilization lamp unit in a designated basic state by the control unit; and rotating, by the control unit, the projection angle of the germicidal lamp unit toward the display panel as the sterilization lamp unit is inserted into the cover and the ultraviolet ray projection range is narrowed.

In the present invention, after the step of projecting the sterilization lamp unit to the outside of the cover by a specified distance, when the sterilization lamp unit is not rotated, the control unit turns on the UV LEDs protruding from the cover to the outside, and the preset basic state or more Turning off the UV LEDs on the display panel side at a predetermined angle among the protruding UV LEDs; characterized in that it further comprises.

In the present invention, when the sterilization lamp is not rotated after the step of inserting the sterilization lamp unit in a designated basic state, the control unit turns off the UV LEDs inserted into the cover, and yet protrudes beyond the basic state to the outside of the cover It characterized in that it further comprises; the step of turning off the UV LEDs on the display panel side of the predetermined angle among the UV LEDs.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling an intelligent regular sterilization apparatus, comprising: constantly driving, by a controller of the intelligent regular sterilization apparatus, a sterilization lamp unit; projecting, by the controller, the sterilization lamp part to the outside of the cover by a specified distance in order to extend the ultraviolet ray projection range to the user's area when the human body approaches the display device; adjusting, by the controller, in a direction to decrease the UV output intensity of UV LEDs corresponding to the angle of the direction of the human body; and adjusting, by the controller, the UV output intensity of the UV LEDs corresponding to the angles of the display panel and the operation part of the display device to be maintained at a preset basic intensity.

In the present invention, when the human body does not approach the display device or the human body approaches the display device, the control unit determines the UV output intensity of the UV LEDs corresponding to the user-contacted portion and the operation part in the regular sterilization range of the display device. adjusting in a direction to increase from a preset basic intensity; and after a predetermined time elapses, adjusting, by the control unit, in a direction to decrease the UV output intensity of the UV LEDs to a preset basic intensity.

In the present invention, after the step in which the control unit of the intelligent constant sterilization device constantly drives the sterilization lamp unit, if the ultraviolet radiation intensity of the sterilization lamp unit checked by the control unit through the UV sensor unit is normal, the sterilization lamp unit is normal through the indicator unit performing an indicator indicating that and performing, by the control unit, an indicator indicating that the sterilization lamp unit is malfunctioning through the indicator unit, when the UV projection intensity checked through the UV sensor unit is not normal.

In the present invention, after performing the step of indicating that the sterilization lamp unit is out of order, when a human approach to the display device is detected, the control unit protrudes the sterilization lamp unit to the outside of the cover, and a new one inside the cover Turning on the UV LEDs protruding outside the cover; and turning off the display device in order to prevent a user from accessing or using the display device later when the approach of the human body to the display device is not detected.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides an intelligent display device of a touch-type unmanned information terminal such as a game machine or kiosk installed and used in public places such as casinos, banks, department stores, and stores in consideration of the surrounding circumstances. to be sterilized and disinfected at all times.

1 is an exemplary view showing a schematic configuration of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exemplary view for explaining a lamp protrusion and insertion driving and a lamp rotation driving of the sterilization lamp unit of the intelligent constant sterilization apparatus in FIG. 1 .
3 is an exemplary view for explaining the protrusion and insertion driving of the lamp of the sterilization lamp unit of the intelligent regular sterilization device and the individual driving method of the UV LED in FIG. 1 .
4 is a flowchart for explaining a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart for explaining a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart for explaining a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart for explaining a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart for explaining a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus and a control method thereof according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

1 is an exemplary diagram showing a schematic configuration of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the intelligent constant sterilization device according to the present embodiment includes a surrounding sensing unit 110 , a UV sensor unit 120 , an indicator unit 130 , a control unit 140 , and a lamp rotation driving unit 150 . , a sterilization lamp unit 160 , a UV LED (or UV Lamp) 161 , and a lamp protrusion/insertion driving unit 170 .

The surrounding sensing unit 110 detects that a human body (eg, a person, an adult, a child, etc.) approaches or moves away from a display device (not shown).

In addition, the ambient sensing unit 110 includes at least one sensor (eg, an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, an image sensor, a magnetic sensor, etc.) for detecting the approach of the human body and detecting contaminants. In addition, the surrounding sensing unit 110 detects contaminants (eg, droplets, fingerprints, dust, etc.) on the surface of the display device (not shown) or detects a portion of the display device (not shown) that the user has a lot of contact with. may be

The UV sensor unit 120 detects whether the UV rays are projected in a direction corresponding to the UV rays (UV: Ultra Violet) projected from the germicidal lamp unit 160 .

For example, if it is assumed that the sterilization lamp unit 160 projects ultraviolet rays (UV) from the upper portion of the display device (not shown), the UV sensor unit 120 detects ultraviolet rays from the lower part of the display device (not shown). .

In addition, the UV sensor unit 120 may detect the intensity (strength) of ultraviolet rays.

The indicator unit 130 indicates an operating state (eg, normal, malfunction) for UV projection of the germicidal lamp unit 160 under the control of the control unit 140 .

In addition, the indicator unit 130 indicates an operating state (eg, normal, malfunction) with respect to the temperature (heat) of the germicidal lamp unit 160 .

The sterilization lamp unit 160 projects ultraviolet rays to sterilize contaminants.

In addition, although not specifically shown in the drawings, the sterilization lamp unit 160 includes a coupling member for fixing at a designated position of a display device (eg, a game machine, a kiosk, etc.) including a display panel and the sterilization lamp unit 160 . Includes a cover to protect it. At this time, the cover may be implemented with a plastic or iron material in consideration of physical robustness, and may be implemented with a transparent material (or a material through which UV can be transmitted) for self-sterilization (see FIGS. 2 and 3 ). ).

For example, the sterilization lamp unit 160 includes an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or lamp that projects ultraviolet rays, and at this time, the projected ultraviolet rays are harmless to the skin or eyes of the human body and have sterilizing power at Far UVC wavelengths (207 nm ~ 222 nm) is preferably used, but other wavelengths of ultraviolet rays may be used for parts that do not directly face the user (human body). However, although the ultraviolet of the Far UVC wavelength is said to be harmless to the human body, since it may be harmful to a person sensitive to ultraviolet rays or the human body depending on the exposure time to ultraviolet rays, as in this embodiment to be described below, ultraviolet rays are projected onto the human body as much as possible It is desirable to be implemented so that it does not occur.

At this time, in order to inform the user that the ultraviolet sterilization is being performed because the ultraviolet ray projected from the sterilization lamp unit 160 is not easily recognized by the user's eyes, a notification LED ( Indicator LED) (not shown) may be additionally included.

In addition, the germicidal lamp unit 160 may adjust the projection intensity of ultraviolet rays according to the control of the control unit 140 .

In addition, the germicidal lamp unit 160 includes at least one or more UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161, and according to the control of the controller 140, the at least one UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 . can be individually controlled on and off (see FIG. 3 ).

In addition, the germicidal lamp unit 160 always projects ultraviolet rays in a specified direction while spaced apart from the surface of the display panel by a certain distance upward, and under the control of the control unit 140, through the lamp rotation driving unit 150 . By rotating the sterilization lamp 160 in an electric manner, the ultraviolet ray projection direction may be changed (refer to FIG. 2 ).

At this time, although not specifically shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the UV lamp may be implemented with one (single) UV lamp because the size may be relatively larger than that of the UV LED. , If the germicidal lamp unit 160 is implemented as a single (single) UV lamp, a separate UV shielding film may be further included on either side to adjust the projection angle (see FIG. 2 ).

Here, the UV shield is to prevent UV rays from being projected in the direction of the human body (or the direction of the face of the human body), and according to the degree of protrusion (or the protrusion length) of the germicidal lamp unit 160, the control unit ( 140) can adjust the projection angle (or the range in which ultraviolet rays are projected) through position control and protrusion length control of the UV shield.

However, since the ultraviolet lamp is implemented in the same small size as the ultraviolet LED, when the sterilization lamp unit 160 is implemented with at least one ultraviolet lamp, the control unit 140, in the same way as the ultraviolet LED, Through individual control of the UV lamp, it is possible to adjust the UV projection angle, and through this, it is possible to save energy by turning off the UV lamps that project UV in a direction that does not require sterilization.

In addition, the control unit 140 may protrude the sterilization lamp unit 160 from the inside of the cover or insert it into the cover in an electric manner through the lamp protrusion/insertion driving unit 170 . When the sterilization lamp unit 160 protrudes from the inside of the cover, the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 hidden inside the cover can be additionally turned on to project UV rays with a wider range and angle ( 2 and 3).

In addition, although not specifically shown in the drawings, the sterilization lamp unit 160 can rotate inside the cover to project UV rays inside the cover, and if the cover is made of a transparent material (or a material that can transmit UV) If implemented, it is possible to sterilize itself by projecting ultraviolet rays from the outside of the cover.

2 is an exemplary view for explaining the lamp protrusion and insertion driving and lamp rotation driving of the sterilization lamp unit of the intelligent regular sterilization device in FIG. 1 , and FIG. 3 is the sterilization of the intelligent regular sterilization device in FIG. 1 . It is an exemplary view to explain the lamp protrusion and insertion driving of the lamp unit and the individual driving method of the UV LED.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the germicidal lamp unit 160 may rotate at a specified angle including the cover, and at the same time, the distance protruding from the cover may be adjusted.

For example, it is assumed that the projection range corresponds to the entire display panel when the germicidal lamp unit 160 protrudes in a basic state at the projection angle as shown in (a) of FIG. 2 .

At this time, as shown in (b) of FIG. 2 , when the germicidal lamp unit 160 further protrudes, the ultraviolet ray projection range is further expanded, so that ultraviolet rays can be unnecessarily projected beyond the upper part of the display panel. Accordingly, the control unit 140 adjusts the projection angle to the outside (ie, the front side of the display panel) so that one side of the UV projection range does not exceed the upper part of the display panel, and the other side of the UV projection range is more in the direction of the user. It allows UV rays to be projected.

Also, as shown in (c) of FIG. 2 , when the germicidal lamp unit 160 further protrudes, the ultraviolet ray projection range is further expanded, so that ultraviolet rays can be unnecessarily projected beyond the upper part of the display panel. Accordingly, the control unit 140 further adjusts the projection angle to the outside (that is, the front side of the display panel) so that one side of the UV projection range does not exceed the upper part of the display panel while the other side of the UV projection range is more in the direction of the user. It allows UV rays to be projected.

Referring to FIG. 3 , under the control of the control unit 140 , the sterilization lamp unit 160 can adjust the distance at which the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 protrude from the inside of the cover, and thus UV sterilization. In order to adjust the range and the sterilization angle, the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 may be turned on and off, respectively.

For example, it is assumed that the projection range corresponds to the entire display panel when the germicidal lamp unit 160 protrudes in its basic state at the projection angle as shown in FIG. 3A .

At this time, as shown in FIG. 3B , when the germicidal lamp 160 is further protruded, the ultraviolet ray projection range is further expanded, and the ultraviolet ray may be unnecessarily projected beyond the upper part of the display panel. Accordingly, the control unit 140 turns off the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 designated in advance inside (that is, on the display panel side) instead of maintaining the projection angle as it is, so that one side of the UV projection range is displayed on the display panel. The other side of the ultraviolet ray projection range is to allow more ultraviolet rays to be projected in the direction where the user is, while not exceeding the upper part of the .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3C , when the germicidal lamp unit 160 further protrudes, the ultraviolet ray projection range is further expanded, so that ultraviolet rays can be unnecessarily projected beyond the upper part of the display panel. Accordingly, the control unit 140 additionally turns off the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 designated in advance inside (that is, on the display panel side) instead of maintaining the projection angle as it is, so that one side of the UV projection range While not exceeding the upper part of the display panel, the other side of the ultraviolet ray projection range allows more ultraviolet rays to be projected in the direction of the user.

2 and 3, the reason for adjusting the UV projection range and the projection angle is that the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) is always sterilized and then the display device (eg, game machine, When there is a user in front of a kiosk, etc.), the purpose is to sterilize the user's skin, clothes, or even the user's belongings by projecting ultraviolet rays to the user.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the control unit 140 drives the sterilization lamp unit 160 all the time (S101), and at this time, when a human approach is detected in front of a display device (eg, a game machine, a kiosk, etc.) (example of S102) , the sterilization lamp 160 is protruded to the outside of the cover in order to extend the ultraviolet ray projection range to the user's area (S103).

In this case, the distance at which the germicidal lamp unit 160 protrudes may vary depending on the number of people (users), the physique, and the distance from the display device to the human body. That is, this is because the UV projection range to be extended varies according to the number of people (users) who have approached the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.), the physique, and the distance from the display device to the human body, and the sterilization lamp unit This is because as the distance at which (160) protrudes increases, in proportion to this, the UV projection range also expands.

In addition, as the UV projection range is extended by protruding the germicidal lamp unit 160, as described in FIG. 2, since UV rays may be unnecessarily projected beyond the upper portion of the display panel, the control unit 140 adjusts the projection angle. Rotate it outward (ie, the front side of the display panel) (S104).

Accordingly, the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) as well as UV rays to the user by preventing one side of the ultraviolet ray projection range from exceeding the upper part of the display panel and allowing the other side of the ultraviolet ray projection range to be projected in the direction of the user. This has the effect of allowing it to be projected all the time.

On the other hand, when the human body does not approach the front of the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) or the human body that has approached moves away (No in S102), the control unit 140 sets the UV projection range to the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) In order to limit the area to the , the sterilization lamp 160 is inserted into the cover in a basic state (that is, to be the protrusion distance set in the basic state) (S105).

In addition, since the sterilization lamp unit 160 is inserted into the cover to narrow the UV projection range, the control unit 140 rotates the projection angle of the sterilization lamp unit 160 to the inside (ie, the display panel side) (S106). ).

Accordingly, UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 of the sterilization lamp 160 are prevented from shortening, and UV rays are always projected onto the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) to sterilize.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the control unit 140 drives the sterilization lamp unit 160 all the time (S201), and at this time, when a human approach is detected in front of a display device (eg, a game machine, a kiosk, etc.) (eg S202) , the sterilization lamp unit 160 is protruded to the outside of the cover in order to extend the ultraviolet ray projection range to the user's area (S203).

Accordingly, as described in FIG. 3 , the control unit 140 turns on the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 protruding from the cover to the outside, and sets a preset basic state (that is, set to the basic state). Protrusion distance) The inner (ie, display panel side) UV LEDs at a predetermined angle among the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 protruding more than the protruding distance are turned OFF (S204).

That is, as the sterilization lamp unit 160 protrudes, the ultraviolet ray projection range is extended, so that the ultraviolet ray can be unnecessarily projected beyond the upper portion of the display panel. However, instead of maintaining the projection angle as it is, the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 designated in advance inside (ie, on the display panel side) are turned off so that one side of the UV projection range does not exceed the upper part of the display panel. The other side of the projection range allows more UV rays to be projected toward the user.

Accordingly, there is an effect of allowing the ultraviolet rays to be constantly projected to the user as well as the display device (eg, a game machine, a kiosk, etc.).

On the other hand, when the human body does not approach the front of the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) or the approached human body moves away (No in S202), the control unit 140 sets the UV projection range to the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) In order to limit the area to the , the sterilization lamp 160 is inserted into the cover in a basic state (that is, to be the protrusion distance set in the basic state) (S205).

In addition, since the sterilization lamp unit 160 is inserted into the cover to narrow the UV projection range, the control unit 140 turns off the UV LED (or UV Lamp) 161 inserted into the cover, and is still outside the cover. Among the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 that protrude beyond the basic state (ie, the projection distance set in the basic state), the UV LEDs inside (ie, the display panel side) at a predetermined angle are turned OFF (S206) .

Accordingly, UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 of the sterilization lamp 160 are prevented from shortening, and UV rays are always projected onto the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) to sterilize.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the control unit 140 drives the sterilization lamp unit 160 at all times (S301), and at this time, when a human body approach is detected in front of a display device (eg, a game machine, a kiosk, etc.) (Yes of S302) , as described in FIGS. 4 and 5, assuming that the control unit 140 extends the UV projection range to the area where the user is, the control unit 140 adjusts the angle (or area) in the direction of the human body. The UV output intensity (intensity) of the corresponding UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 is adjusted in a decreasing direction (S303).

Accordingly, there is an effect of minimizing the damage that may be caused by exposure to the skin of the human body for a long time.

On the other hand, the controller 140 controls the ultraviolet rays of the ultraviolet LEDs (or UV lamps) 161 corresponding to the angle (or area) of the display panel and the operation unit (not shown) of the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.). The output intensity (strength) is adjusted to be maintained at a preset basic intensity (S304).

On the other hand, when the human body does not approach the front of the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) or the approached human body moves away (No in S302), the control unit 140 controls the user's contact during the sterilization range (or area) of the display device. The UV output intensity (intensity) of the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 corresponding to many parts and manipulation units is adjusted in a direction to increase from a preset basic intensity (S305).

In addition, the controller 140 adjusts the UV output intensity (intensity) of the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 in a direction to decrease to a preset basic intensity after a predetermined time has elapsed (S306).

Accordingly, in this embodiment, when a user's approach is detected while the display device (eg, a game machine, kiosk, etc.) is normally sterilized, the sterilization range is extended to the user to prevent damage to the user's UV rays. The intensity of the light is reduced, and when the user moves away, the part the user has been in contact with increases the intensity of ultraviolet rays for a specified period of time, thereby improving the sterilization power.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the control unit 140 drives the germicidal lamp unit 160 all the time (S401), and when the ultraviolet (UV) radiation intensity (or intensity) checked through the UV sensor unit 120 is normal (S402) example), an indicator indicating that the sterilization lamp unit 160 is normal through the indicator unit 130 is performed (S403).

On the other hand, if the ultraviolet (UV) projection intensity (or intensity) checked through the UV sensor unit 120 is not normal (NO in S402 ), the control unit 140 controls the sterilization lamp unit 160 through the indicator unit 130 . An indication indicating that is a failure is performed (S404).

In addition, the controller 140 detects the approach of the human body in front of the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) (Yes in S405) (eg, when the user is using the display device), the sterilization lamp unit 160 protrudes to the outside of the cover (S406), and turns on the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 newly protruding from the inside of the cover (S407).

This is because the intensity (or intensity) of ultraviolet rays projected from the ultraviolet LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 protruding in the basic state (that is, the projection distance set in the basic state) is weak below the standard, so more ultraviolet LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 have the effect of compensating for the weakened UV intensity (or intensity) by allowing UV rays to be projected.

In addition, if the control unit 140 does not detect the approach of the human body in front of the display device (eg, game machine, kiosk, etc.) (No in S405) (eg, if the user is not using the display device), the user's approach thereafter However, in order to prevent use, the display device is turned off (S408).

This has an effect of preventing infection of a user who uses the display device in a state in which sterilization is not performed normally due to the low intensity (strength) of ultraviolet rays.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the control unit 140 always drives the sterilization lamp unit 160 ( S501 ), and the temperature of the sterilization lamp unit 160 checked through the ambient sensing unit 110 rises above a preset standard. In the case (Yes in S502), the control unit 140 performs an indicator indicating that the indicator unit 130 indicates that the sterilization lamp unit 160 is in an abnormal temperature state (S503).

In addition, the control unit 140 protrudes the sterilization lamp unit 160 to the outside of the cover (S504), and turns on the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 newly protruding from the inside of the cover, and continues to the existing basic state. The UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 that are protruding (that is, always on) are turned off (S505).

That is, when a temperature abnormality occurs in the sterilization lamp unit 160, this is an emergency measure because there is a high probability that the temperature abnormality has occurred due to the failure of the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 that were previously turned on. By protruding and turning on the UV LEDs (or UV Lamps) 161 that were turned off inside the cover, there is an effect of maintaining the sterilization state at all times.

In addition, when the temperature of the sterilization lamp unit 160 checked through the ambient sensing unit 110 does not rise above a preset standard (No in S502 ), the control unit 140 sterilizes through the indicator unit 130 . Indicating indicating that the lamp unit 160 is normal (S506).

9 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the control unit 140 drives the sterilization lamp unit 160 at all times ( S601 ), the predetermined self-sterilization cycle of the sterilization lamp unit 160 has been reached, or a self-sterilization mode (or button) by the user. ) is input (S602), the control unit 140 rotates the sterilization lamp unit 160 to project the ultraviolet rays into the cover (S603).

At this time, it is assumed that the cover is implemented with a transparent material (or a material through which UV can be transmitted) so that UV rays are transmitted to the outside of the cover.

And when a predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 140 reversely rotates the sterilization lamp unit 160 again to return to project the ultraviolet rays in the normal direction (ie, the outer direction of the cover or the lower direction of the cover) (S604).

As described above, the present embodiment intelligently sterilizes and sterilizes display devices of touch-type unmanned information terminals such as game machines or kiosks installed and used in public places such as casinos, banks, department stores, and stores in consideration of the surrounding conditions. It has the effect of being able to disinfect.

As such, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, which are merely exemplary, and that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom by those of ordinary skill in the art. will understand the point. Therefore, the technical protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims. Implementations described herein may also be implemented as, for example, a method or process, an apparatus, a software program, a data stream, or a signal. Although discussed only in the context of a single form of implementation (eg, discussed only as a method), implementations of the discussed features may also be implemented in other forms (eg, as an apparatus or program). The apparatus may be implemented in suitable hardware, software and firmware, and the like. A method may be implemented in an apparatus such as, for example, a processor, which generally refers to a computer, a microprocessor, a processing device, including an integrated circuit or programmable logic device, and the like. Processors also include communication devices such as computers, cell phones, portable/personal digital assistants (“PDA”) and other devices that facilitate communication of information between end-users.

110: surrounding sensing unit
120: UV sensor unit
130: indicator part
140: control unit
150: lamp rotation driving unit
160: sterilization lamp unit
161: UV LED (or UV Lamp)
170: lamp protrusion/insertion driving unit

Claims (13)

a peripheral sensing unit that detects that the human body approaches or moves away from the display device;
a sterilization lamp unit for sterilizing by constantly projecting ultraviolet rays on the display device;
a UV (Ultra Violet) sensor unit for detecting whether ultraviolet rays are projected from the germicidal lamp unit and the intensity of ultraviolet rays;
an indicator unit for indicating normal and fault conditions related to the temperature of the sterilization lamp unit and the UV projection; and
Based on the sensing information sensed through the ambient sensing unit and the UV sensor unit, indicating control related to the state of the sterilization lamp unit, adjusting the UV projection intensity of the sterilization lamp unit, at least one or more UV lamps configured in the sterilization lamp unit or A control unit that performs sterilization at all times through individual on-off control for the UV LED, a control for protruding the sterilization lamp unit from the inside of the cover or inserting the sterilization lamp unit into the cover, and rotation control of the sterilization lamp unit;
The cover is an intelligent constant sterilization device, characterized in that it is a cover for physically protecting the sterilization lamp unit.
According to claim 1, wherein the sterilization lamp unit,
It consists of at least one LED (Light Emitting Diode) or lamp that projects ultraviolet rays.
a coupling member for fixing the display device including the display panel to a designated position; a cover for protecting the sterilization lamp unit;
The intelligent permanent sterilization device, characterized in that the cover can be implemented with a material that can transmit ultraviolet (UV).
According to claim 1, wherein the sterilization lamp unit,
An intelligent constant sterilization device comprising: an ultraviolet LED or ultraviolet lamp that projects a Far UVC wavelength that is harmless to the skin or eyes of the human body and has sterilization power.
According to claim 1, wherein the control unit,
By adjusting the projection and insertion control and rotation control of the germicidal lamp part, the UV projection range and the projection angle,
Normally, the display device is always sterilized,
Intelligent constant sterilization device, characterized in that when there is a user approaching the display device, even the user by projecting ultraviolet rays to include the user's skin, clothes, or even the belongings of the user in the constant sterilization range.
constantly driving, by the control unit of the intelligent constant sterilization device, the sterilization lamp unit;
projecting, by the control unit, the sterilization lamp unit to the outside of the cover by a specified distance in order to extend the ultraviolet ray projection range to the user's area when the human body approaches the display device; and
Rotating the sterilization lamp unit to the outside of the display panel to adjust the projection angle corresponding to the projection distance of the sterilization lamp unit protruding to expand the UV projection range;
The control method of the intelligent constant sterilization device, characterized in that the cover is a cover for physically protecting the sterilization lamp unit.
The method of claim 5, wherein when a human body approaches the display device,
By detecting at least one of the face of the human body or elements included in the face,
The control method of the intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: adjusting, by the control unit, a projection angle of the sterilization lamp unit to prevent ultraviolet (UV) radiation from being irradiated in the face direction.
The method of claim 5, wherein when the human body does not approach the display device or the human body approaches the display device,
inserting, by the control unit, the sterilization lamp unit in a specified basic state, in order to limit the ultraviolet ray projection range to the area where the display device is located; and
The control method of the intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: rotating, by the control unit, the projection angle of the sterilization lamp unit toward the display panel as the sterilization lamp unit is inserted into the cover and the ultraviolet ray projection range is narrowed.
The method of claim 5, wherein after the step of projecting the sterilization lamp part to the outside of the cover by a specified distance,
If the sterilization lamp is not rotated,
The control unit turns on the UV LEDs protruding from the cover to the outside, and turns off the UV LEDs on the display panel side at a predetermined angle among the UV LEDs protruding above a preset basic state; A method of controlling a sterilizer.
The method according to claim 7, wherein after the step of inserting the sterilization lamp unit in a specified basic state, if the sterilization lamp unit is not rotated,
The control unit turns off the UV LEDs inserted into the cover, and turns off the UV LEDs on the display panel side at a predetermined angle among the UV LEDs that have protruded beyond the basic state to the outside of the cover. Control method of intelligent constant sterilization device.
constantly driving, by the control unit of the intelligent constant sterilization device, the sterilization lamp unit;
projecting, by the control unit, the sterilization lamp unit to the outside of the cover by a specified distance in order to extend the ultraviolet ray projection range to the user's area when the human body approaches the display device;
adjusting, by the controller, in a direction to decrease the UV output intensity of UV LEDs corresponding to the angle of the direction of the human body; and
adjusting, by the control unit, so that the UV output intensity of the UV LEDs corresponding to the angle of the display panel of the display device and the direction in which the manipulation part is located is maintained at a preset basic intensity;
The control method of the intelligent constant sterilization device, characterized in that the cover is a cover for physically protecting the sterilization lamp unit.
The method of claim 10, wherein when the human body does not approach the display device or the human body approaches the display device,
adjusting, by the control unit, the UV output intensity of the UV LEDs corresponding to the user-contacted portion and the manipulation unit within the regular sterilization range of the display device in a direction to increase from a preset basic intensity; and
After a predetermined time has elapsed, the control method of the intelligent constant sterilization apparatus further comprising; adjusting, by the control unit, in a direction to reduce the ultraviolet output intensity of the ultraviolet LEDs to a preset basic intensity.
11. The method of claim 10, After the step of the control unit of the intelligent constant sterilization device constantly driving the sterilization lamp unit,
performing, by the control unit, an indicator indicating that the sterilization lamp unit is normal through an indicator unit when the UV projection intensity of the sterilization lamp unit checked through the UV sensor unit is normal; and
The control method of the intelligent constant sterilization apparatus comprising the further comprising; if the ultraviolet irradiation intensity checked through the UV sensor unit is not normal, performing, by the control unit, an indicator indicating that the sterilization lamp unit is malfunctioning through the indicator unit .
13. The method of claim 12, wherein after performing an indicator indicating that the germicidal lamp unit is out of order,
when a human approach to the display device is detected, the control unit protruding the sterilization lamp unit to the outside of the cover, and turning on the UV LEDs newly protruding from the inside of the cover to the outside of the cover; and
Control of the intelligent constant sterilization apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: if the human body's approach to the display apparatus is not detected, then turning off the display apparatus to prevent the user's access to or use of the display apparatus. Way.

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