KR20070031251A - A telecommunication device having an emotion expression function - Google Patents

Abstract

An output controller for controlling various output forms; A random output signal generator (randomizer) for providing a random output signal to the output controller; An RF receiving unit electrically connected to the output control unit; And a display unit for outputting data in a form that can be recognized by a user according to a control signal of the output control unit.

Emotion, random, intelligence, communication

Description

A telecommunication device having an emotion expression function

1 is an exemplary view showing the appearance of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram schematically showing an internal configuration of a communication apparatus according to the present invention.

3 is a block diagram illustrating in more detail the configuration of the output control unit of FIG. 2.

4 is an exemplary view of a setting screen for use of a communication device according to the present invention.

5 is an exemplary operation diagram of the communication device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a communication device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a communication device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a communication device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a communication device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

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10: use environment detection unit 20: random output signal generation unit

30: output control unit 40: wireless transmission and reception unit

50: message analysis unit 60: message storage unit

70: output device

The present invention relates to a communication device, and more particularly, to a communication device having an emotion display function that can be expressed like an organism having emotions to give a living feeling.

With the development of technology, various electronic products have been developed, adding convenience of life. Among them, the development of the communication field is becoming prominent. In particular, the use of portable mobile communication terminals that can communicate while moving is becoming a common trend.

The portable mobile communication terminal has various functions based on the user's setting and operation in addition to the basic operation of performing a call function. However, most of them are implemented in the form of providing information to the user. Therefore, it felt somewhat hard, and the light emitting device (LED) which provides a visual effect to the user always operates in the same pattern. Therefore, there is a lack of personality to meet the demand for a terminal with a distinctive modern sense.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal that can give a living feeling.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal whose corresponding display differs depending on the environment used.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal capable of performing a breathless random display operation.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a mobile communication terminal as an emotional entity deviating from the mechanical feeling.

The mobile communication terminal according to the present invention for achieving the above object is characterized in that the display operation corresponding to the surrounding environment as if the living organisms.

The mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is characterized by providing fun and friendliness to the user by visual effects and vibration operation of emotional audio or LCD or LCD.

The mobile communication terminal according to the present invention includes an output control unit for controlling various output forms; A random output signal generator (randomizer) for providing a random output signal to the output controller; A RF receiving unit electrically connected to the output control unit; It characterized in that it comprises a display unit for outputting data in a form that can be recognized by the user according to the control signal of the output control unit.

A detailed feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that the display unit includes at least one light emitting device (LED) and at least one liquid crystal display device (LCD).

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that the output control unit further includes a light control unit electrically connected to the light emitting elements and the liquid crystal display device.

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that the light emitting device emits light with atmospheric brightness or gradually changes up to the maximum or minimum brightness according to a predetermined setting or a random output signal (random). Is the point.

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that the output control unit further includes a sound processor capable of controlling a plurality of audio means such as a bell, melodies, and a voice reproducing apparatus. to be.

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is an electrical amplifier for an acoustic amplifier in which the sound processor generates a sound effect based on a signal input from the main control unit. To generate a signal.

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that the output control unit further includes a vibration control unit electrically connected to the electric motor and the input line.

Another detailed configuration of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is characterized in that the random output signal generator (randomizer) for outputting an ambient, sudden or rhythmic visual effect To generate a signal.

Another detailed configuration of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is characterized in that the output control unit includes a main control unit for controlling audio, visual and vibration effects. Is the point.

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that the light control unit generates a continuous or atmospheric, random pattern visual effect input from the main control unit. Is the point.

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that the main control unit (ambient) associated with the content and frequency of the radio signal received from the RF receiving unit (RF receiving unit) It outputs commands to perform a sudden or rhythmic visual, aural or vibrational effect.

Another detailed configuration of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that the main control unit (main control unit) is differentiated according to the message sender (ambient, sudden or rhythmic) visual Outputs commands to perform an aural or vibrational effect.

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is to determine whether or not a predetermined word is included in the content received from the RF receiving unit (RF receiving unit) and the determination result is the main control unit (main) It further comprises a message analysis unit provided to the control unit).

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that the main control unit (main control unit) in accordance with the word contained in the content is associated with an atmosphere (sudden) or sudden (rhythmic) or rhythmic ( rhythmic Outputs commands to perform a visual, aural, or vibrational effect.

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that it further comprises a usage environment detection unit for detecting the usage environment of the communication device and providing the result to the output control unit.

Another detailed configuration feature of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is that the output controller is pre-programmed and associated ambient, sudden, based on a value input from the usage environment sensor. Or a command to perform a rhythmic visual, aural, or vibrational effect.

Another detailed configuration of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is characterized in that the use environment detection unit, a touch sensor for detecting a physical contact of the user; A temperature sensor for sensing a body temperature caused by a user's contact; It is a point that includes at least one of the acceleration sensor for detecting a change in the movement of the communication device.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings illustrating the configuration and operation of the embodiment of the present invention, the configuration and operation of the present invention shown in the drawings and described by it will be described by at least one embodiment, By the technical spirit of the present invention described above and its core configuration and operation is not limited.

1 is an exemplary view showing the appearance of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As can be seen from the appearance, the liquid crystal display (LCD) 110, the speaker 140 and the light emitting unit 120 formed of a plurality of LEDs in the front of the main body 130 of the terminal 100 is provided It is. In the present embodiment, the light emitting unit 120 is a slide phone formed in the form of a circle on the upper surface of the body as an example, the size or position of the formation can be applied to various.

2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an internal configuration of a communication apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the present communication device includes an output device 70 indicating various types of outputs, such as a liquid crystal display, an LED, a vibration motor, and a speaker, and a RF receiving unit 40 for performing wireless communication. ), A message storage unit 60 for storing the message received by the wireless transceiver 40, a message analyzer 50 for extracting a word included in the message and providing the extraction result to the output controller 30; The usage environment detection unit 10 for detecting the usage environment and outputting the result to the output control unit 30, and generating a random output signal to randomly operate each output device 70 to provide the output control unit 30. Random output signal generator (randomizer) 20, and output control unit 30 for controlling the output form of each output device 70 receives the message analysis result signal, the usage environment detection result signal, random output signal provided by them It includes.

Usage environment detection unit 10 and a touch sensor for detecting a physical contact of the user; A temperature sensor for sensing a body temperature caused by a user's contact; It includes at least one of the acceleration sensor for detecting a change in the movement of the communication device.

The message analyzing unit 60 checks whether or not the preset words are included in the received message stored in the message storing unit 60. Here, the words to be searched for are words that may affect the user's feelings, for example, names of close friends, expression words such as "I love you", "sad", "bored", "fine", "class" "," Accidents "and the like, such as words that can guess the general emotional tendencies are included. Accordingly, the message analyzer 60 retrieves words that may affect the emotion of the user from the received message, and provides the search results to the output controller 30.

3 is a block diagram illustrating in more detail the configuration of the output control unit of FIG. 2. As shown, a light control unit 32 electrically connected to the light emitting elements and the liquid crystal display device, and a sound control device for controlling a plurality of audio means such as bells, melodies and a voice reproducing device. a sound processor 33; A vibration control unit 34 electrically connected to the electric motor and the input line; A main control unit receiving a sensing signal from the use environment sensing unit 10 and outputting a control signal for implementing the operation of the brightness control device 32, the sound control device 33, and the vibration control unit 34. (31).

The main controller 31 receives sensing results from the touch sensor, the temperature sensor, and the acceleration sensor, respectively, and determines a corresponding display operation. Corresponding display behaviors are represented by audio, visual, and vibrational effects, which are presented in the form of random reactions that the user cannot foresee, as if the terminal is alive and showing emotions. . For example, if the temperature detection result of the temperature sensor is below the reference temperature, vibration is generated to indicate cold, or if the acceleration sensor detection result is higher than the reference speed, it generates a predetermined sound for high-speed display or accelerates the visual output change. Control can be performed.

The main controller 31 may be configured according to the content and frequency of the radio signal received from the radio transceiver 40 or based on pre-programmed data or based on a value input from the usage environment sensor. Outputs commands to perform the distinctive, sudden or rhythmic visual, aural or vibrational effects of the sender.

In addition, the main controller 31 determines the corresponding audio, visual and vibration effects according to the message analysis result signal of the message analyzer 50. For example, if it is confirmed that a message includes a positive emotional word or a name of a close person, the emoticon "^^" representing pleasure is displayed. If the negative word includes the emoticon "ㅠㅠ" is displayed. Control as possible. This display operation appears in the form of a random response that cannot be predicted by the user as if the terminal is alive and showing emotion.

A light control unit produces a continuous, atmospheric, random pattern of visual effects input from the main control unit.

4 is an exemplary view of a setting screen for use of a communication device according to the present invention. It is a screen for setting for a live terminal operation that can be said to be the biggest feature of the present invention. In other words, it is a setting screen for driving the light emitting device and the speaker as if living. As shown, it is possible to set the breathing function, the breathing interval, the color selection of the light emitting device, and the sound. Here, the breathing function means that the light emitting device operates in a cycle similar to that of the breathing of the terminal as life is breathing. At this time, the terminal may make a sound as if the user breathes.

5 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The lighting of the light emitting element is displayed sequentially. According to a predetermined setting or a random output signal (random), the light emitting device may emit light with atmospheric brightness or gradually increase or decrease the brightness up to the maximum or minimum brightness.

In the standby screen, the LED or LCD breathes slowly and slowly turns off. Breathing through the light emitting device and at the same time through the speaker to breathe.

In addition, if there is no call or text message for a long time and maintains the standby screen state, it may make a snoring sound as if you are snoring. At this time, the light emitting device is slowly emitting light or weak light to give a snoring and breathing effect. At this time, the vibration is also sounded for the snore effect using the motor.

The light emitting device may be turned on in a moment, as if the light is slowly turned on and out, or randomly, as if breathing at random. The operation speed and sound of the light emitting device may be set by the user as described above.

On the other hand, the light of the light emitting device may change the color depending on the ambient temperature, may vary depending on the number of calls or letters, or may be changed randomly. When the user receives a lot of text or a lot of calls, the user can show a rainbow light and provide an interesting sound. For example, in the case of a phone call or a message frequently received by a user, the operation of the light emitting device may be performed together with the voice of a child. Depending on the setting of the user, the expression may be changed by recognizing the relationship between the sender and the user. That is, it has an appropriate display form based on the call frequency or talk time. The light emitting device and the sound are randomized to provide various patterns that the user cannot predict.

On the contrary, when there is no telephone, "Why is not so popular?" And the sound of the "breathing" ~ angry breath and the light emitting device can be produced.

The effect of the LED or LCD can be set by the user, and when set to artificial intelligence, the terminal can be set to automatically breathe or sound according to the surrounding situation.

When a text or a call comes in, the light of the light emitting device becomes faster and expresses joy as if expressing joy. In addition, the feeling may be displayed through the liquid crystal display device.

6 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a communication device according to another embodiment of the present invention. In response to an external event, the light emitting device may be operated first, and the light emitting devices having the same color installed at the lower end of the keypad may be linked to operate. That is, the light emitting device is a conductor, and the light emitting device at the bottom of the keypad can give a feeling of choir.

7 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a communication device according to another embodiment of the present invention. After a certain period of time, when there is no use of the terminal, the user may cause attention by simultaneously operating and vibrating the light emitting device while displaying “play with me” through the liquid crystal display as a pet.

The touch sensor and the temperature sensor are used to detect body temperature transmitted through the user's hand. If your hands are cold, you can output the voice "Cold? Do not touch your hands?" Through the speaker and display the warm bonfire image on the LCD.

8 and 9 are diagrams illustrating operations of a communication device according to another embodiment of the present invention. When the text message is received in the terminal, the message analyzer 50 checks whether the preset word is included in the message and provides the result to the output controller 30. Therefore, when it is confirmed that the output control unit 30 includes a word indicating a positive emotion or the name of a close person, the output control unit 30 displays an emoticon "^^" indicating pleasure using the LCD or LED, and includes negative words. If it is, the corresponding emoticon "ㅠㅠ" is displayed to control.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the detailed description of the specification but should be defined by the claims.

As described above, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention has an effect of satisfying the emotions such as making a user feel like a living creature, and making the user feel friendly through an unpredictable operation. Can have

Claims (18)

An output controller for controlling various output forms; A random output signal generator (randomizer) for providing a random output signal to the output controller; An RF receiving unit electrically connected to the output control unit; And a display unit for outputting data in a form that can be recognized by a user according to a control signal of the output control unit. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit includes at least one light emitting element (LED) and at least one liquid crystal display device (LCD). The communication device according to claim 2, wherein the output control unit further comprises a light control unit electrically connected to the light emitting elements and the liquid crystal display device. The method of claim 2, wherein the light emitting device has an emotional display function, characterized in that it emits light with an ambient brightness, or gradually changes up to a maximum or minimum brightness according to a predetermined setting or a random output signal (random) Communication device. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the output control unit further includes a sound processor capable of controlling a plurality of audio means such as a bell, melodies, and a voice reproducing apparatus. Communication device. 6. The emotion according to claim 5, wherein the sound processor generates an electrical signal for an acoustic amplifier for generating a sound effect based on a signal input from the main control unit. Communication device with display function. The communication device of claim 1, wherein the output control unit further comprises a vibration control unit electrically connected to an electric motor and an input line. The random output signal generator of claim 1, wherein the random output signal generator generates a pseudo-random signal for expressing an ambient, sudden or rhythmic visual effect. Communication device having an emotion display function, characterized in that. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the output control unit includes an audio and a main control unit capable of controlling visual and vibrational effects. Communication device. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the light control unit has an emotion display function that generates a continuous, atmospheric, random pattern of visual effects input from the main control unit. Communication device. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the main control unit is associated with an ambient, sudden or rhythmic sense depending on the frequency and content of a radio signal received from the RF receiving unit. (rhythmic) A communication device having an emotional display function for outputting a command for performing a visual, aural or vibrational effect. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the main control unit is distinctive, sudden, or rhythmic visual, aural or vibrating, depending on the message sender. And a command for performing a vibrational effect. The apparatus of claim 9, further comprising: a message analyzer configured to determine whether a predetermined word is included in the content received from the RF receiving unit and provide the determination result to the main control unit. Communication apparatus having an emotion display function comprising a. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the main control unit is associated with an associated ambient, sudden, or rhythmic visual, audio (according to word) contained in the content. A communication device having an emotional display function for outputting a command for performing an aural or vibrational effect. The communication device of claim 1, further comprising a use environment detection unit configured to sense a use environment of the communication device and provide a result thereof to the output control unit. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the output controller is pre-programmed with an associated ambient, sudden or rhythmic visual (pre-programmed) value based on a value input from the usage environment sensor. A communication device having an emotional display function for outputting a command for performing a visual, aural or vibrational effect. The method of claim 15, wherein the use environment detection unit, A touch sensor for sensing a physical contact of the user; A temperature sensor for sensing a body temperature caused by a user's contact; A communication device having an emotion display function comprising at least one of an acceleration sensor for detecting a change in movement of the communication device. 18. The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein said communication device has a mobile communication function.

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