KR20100024772A - System for music fountain - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system for a music fountain is provided to operate a fountain according to a music source in real time which is generated from a play and performance around the fountain. CONSTITUTION: A control system of a music fountain includes a sound source input unit(100), a frequency estimator(200), a controller(300), a sound source output unit(400), a lighting part(500), and a fountain driving part(600). The frequency detection unit detects a frequency according to rhythm, strength and weakness, and beat of a sound source. The controller receives the frequency and generates and stores fountain driving pattern according to the frequency, and then it generates the control signal according to the fountain driving pattern. The lighting part with a plurality of illumination unit and turn on/off the illumination unit according to the control signal.

Description

Music Fountain Control System {SYSTEM FOR MUSIC FOUNTAIN}

The present invention can operate the fountain according to the real-time sound source generated in the performance or performance performed around the music fountain, can operate the fountain according to the atmosphere according to the input sound source, remotely via a network such as the Internet or telephone network In addition, the present invention relates to a music fountain control system that enables a user to operate a fountain by easily or simply creating or editing a fountain driving pattern.

In general, the fountain draws water from the water tank under the fountain through a pipe using a motor, and then sprays it through the nozzle to beautifully decorate the surrounding atmosphere to create an emotional atmosphere for the viewers.

This general fountain system performs a simple operation, such as water does not come out through each nozzle according to the power on / off, so that most of the viewers have a problem after eating a little, in view of this conventionally various forms When the power is supplied by installing nozzles, plumbing devices, and electric power control panels that can indicate the power supply, it operates by a simple control method to inject using a timer or a programmable logic controller (PLC). There was not enough to give.

Recently, a voice signal is input through a medium in which a music file is stored, as well as a voice signal input in real time in the field as an input signal, and according to its intensity, height, beat, rhythm, etc. Music fountains have been developed to control the aesthetics.

However, the music fountain has a fountain pattern determined according to the simple control of the fountain nozzle and the routine control program, so that the sound source that the music fountain requires is not input quickly, and it takes a lot of time to input and edit the music. It was not enough to attract the viewer's continuous interest due to the pattern's limitedness.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a control system for a music fountain capable of operating the fountain in accordance with a real-time sound source generated in a performance or performance performed around the music fountain.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a control system for a musical fountain capable of operating the fountain in accordance with the atmosphere according to the input sound source.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a control system of music fountain which can be controlled remotely through a network such as the Internet or a telephone network.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a music fountain control system that allows a user to easily and simply create or edit a fountain driving pattern to operate a fountain.

The music fountain control system of the present invention comprises: a sound source input unit to which a sound source is input; A frequency detector detecting a frequency according to the rhythm, strength, and beat of the sound source; A control unit which receives the frequency detected by the frequency detection unit, creates and stores a fractional driving pattern according to the frequency, and generates a control signal according to the fractional driving pattern; A sound source output unit for reproducing and outputting a sound source according to a control signal; An illumination unit made of a plurality of lights and blinking lights according to a control signal; And a fountain driver configured to include a pump, a plurality of nozzles, and a valve to adjust the spray water pressure and the pattern of the fountain according to a control signal. It includes.

Preferably, the sound source is a real-time sound source generated in the performance or performance that proceeds around the music fountain, the sound source input is characterized in that the microphone installed in the music fountain to receive the real-time sound source.

Preferably, the controller is characterized in that it is possible to create a fractional driving pattern or to edit the pre-stored fractional driving pattern.

Preferably, the control unit is connected to any one or two networks of the Internet, telephone network, characterized in that the remote control possible.

Preferably, the laser image output unit for outputting a laser image according to the control signal.

Preferably, the fountain driving unit is characterized in that it comprises a nozzle driving unit for moving the nozzle in any one or two or more of up, down, front and rear.

The control system of the music fountain of the present invention has the advantage of operating the fountain according to the real-time sound source generated in the performance or performance that proceeds around the music fountain.

In addition, there is an advantage that can operate the fraction according to the atmosphere according to the input sound source.

In addition, there is an advantage that can be controlled remotely through a network, such as the Internet or telephone network.

In addition, the user can easily and simply create or edit the fraction driving pattern to operate the fraction.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a music fountain control system according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a view showing a fountain driving pattern edit window of the music fountain control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a control system of a music fountain according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention has a sound source input unit 100, a frequency detector 200, a control unit 300, a sound source output unit 400, and an illumination unit 500. And a fountain driver 600.

The sound source input unit 100 is a component to which a sound source is input, and converts a sound source embedded in the music fountain control system itself according to an embodiment of the present invention to digital data.

The sound source can be WAVE file, which is the digital sound standard of MS Windows, or MP3 file in compressed form. In addition, it can use real-time sound generated from performances or performances performed around the music fountain. When the real-time sound source is used as described above, the sound source input unit 100 utilizes a microphone installed in the music fountain to receive the real-time sound source.

The frequency detector 200 is a component that detects a frequency according to the rhythm, strength, and beat of the sound source, and detects a frequency waveform, a pattern, a change, and the like of the input sound source.

The controller 300 receives the frequency detected by the frequency detector 200, prepares and stores the fractional driving pattern according to the frequency, and generates a control signal according to the fractional driving pattern. The control unit 300 stores and uses a control program for driving the music fountain control system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control program according to the frequency characteristics of the sound source detected by the frequency detector 200 By controlling and driving the sound source output unit 400, the lighting unit 500, and the fountain driving unit 600 described below, it is possible to provide a fountain having various patterns linked to the rhythm of the reproduced sound source.

Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the controller is configured to enable the creation of the fractional driving pattern or the editing of the fractional driving pattern stored in advance by the control program. Accordingly, even if the sound source is not input through the sound source input unit 100, the control unit 300 can operate the fountain using the pre-stored fountain driving pattern, and the pre-stored fountain driving pattern according to the user's preference. It can be edited in various ways such as modification and repetition to convert into various patterns at any time.

In addition, by using various kinds of basic patterns simply created on the control program, the user directly creates the fountain driving pattern and stores them according to the tone of the sound source to apply them. The desired pattern can be selectively used among the patterns.

In addition, the control program can control the overall control of the music fountain control system according to an embodiment of the present invention, that is, to control the power monitoring, security devices, water supply and drainage equipment, etc., and is designed to enable each operation easily music fountain Even if the manufacturer and operator of the company are different, the burden of relying on the manufacturer can be alleviated if the facility needs to be expanded or repaired.

On the other hand, the control unit 300 is connected to any one or two networks of the Internet, telephone network and the user's terminal (S), for example, a personal mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone or PDA that can be connected to the control unit 300 via a network B is preferably configured to be remotely controlled by various devices that can be connected to the Internet, such as a personal computer. As a result, the user can access the control unit 300 anytime, anywhere through the Internet or the telephone network to monitor and control the components of each music fountain in real time.

The sound source output unit 400 is a component for reproducing and outputting a sound source according to a control signal according to the fractional driving pattern generated from the control unit 300. The sound source output unit 400 amplifies the input sound source and outputs it to the outside. .

The lighting unit 500 is composed of a plurality of lights, and is a component that blinks the light according to the control signal according to the fountain driving pattern, it is preferable that the lighting is not only flickering but also configured to control the brightness.

The fountain driver 600 includes a pump for pumping water, a plurality of nozzles for supplying and spraying water from the pump, and a valve disposed between the pump and the nozzle to open and close a pipe forming a water flow path. Like the output unit 400 or the lighting unit 500, the injection water pressure and the pattern of the fountain are adjusted according to the control signal according to the fountain driving pattern.

Programmable logic controller (PLC) may be generally used as the fountain driver 600, and the PLC controls a pump, a nozzle, and a valve by performing special functions such as sequencing, logic, timing, counting, and calculation by a program.

In this case, the fountain driver 600 may include a nozzle driver 610 for moving the nozzle, the water is sprayed to any one or two or more, up and down, front and rear, left and right according to the sound source. As such, the fountain driving pattern may be more variously produced according to the movement of the nozzle.

On the other hand, the music fountain control system according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a laser image output unit 700 for outputting a laser image according to the control signal according to the fountain driving pattern of the controller 300. By using such a laser image output unit 700, it is possible to perform a performance such as a laser show so that visitors can enjoy watching more.

In this case, the laser image output unit 700 may be output together with the water sprayed from the nozzle, so that the water sprayed from the nozzle may appear to be sprayed in various colors.

The music fountain control system according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as described above may utilize various sound sources. That is, as used in the related art, not only a sound source generated from a CD or a radio, but also an AVE file or a compressed MP3 file generated from a hard disk or an MP3 device can be used. You can use a sound source, such as a sound from an instrument or a song that a singer sings, as a sound source.

At this time, when the sound source is input to a low sound having a calm melody, the frequency according to the rhythm, strength, and beat of the sound source is detected and a corresponding fraction driving pattern is created so that the sound source output unit 400, lighting unit 500, fraction driving unit 600 will be able to express the calm melody. That is, the sound source output unit 400 outputs a sound source having a calm melody, and the lighting unit 500 controls the blue light to blink. In addition, the fountain driver 600 controls the amount of water pumped from the pump, and selects a nozzle opening and closing position to open the valve.

When the sound source is input with a high tone having an exciting melody, a fountain driving pattern different from the above is created, and the sound source of the exciting melody is output from the sound source output unit 400, and the red light blinks in the lighting unit 500. Then, the fountain driving unit 600 is sprayed with water to express the exciting melody.

In this case, in some cases, the melody or the exciting melody can be distinguished and expressed through the laser image output unit 700. The lighting unit 500 controls the brightness of the illumination and simultaneously mixes the lights of several colors to be mixed. It can also represent visual effects.

Meanwhile, in the music fountain control system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a display unit (not shown), that is, a monitor, is disposed around the fountain to display various screens indicating a situation related to the production state and execution of the music fountain. It is preferable to construct.

It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above-described preferred embodiments, but can be practiced in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present invention in various ways. If you can easily understand. If the implementation by such improvement, change, replacement or addition falls within the scope of the appended claims below, the technical idea is also regarded as belonging to the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a music fountain control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a view showing a fountain driving pattern edit window of the music fountain control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: sound source input unit 200: frequency detector

300: control unit 400: sound source output unit

500: lighting unit 600: fountain driving unit

610: nozzle driving unit 700: laser image output unit

S: user terminal

Claims (6)

In the control system of music fraction, A sound source input unit to which a sound source is input; A frequency detector detecting a frequency according to the rhythm, strength, and beat of the sound source; A controller which receives the frequency detected by the frequency detector, creates and stores a fractional driving pattern according to the frequency, and generates a control signal according to the fractional driving pattern; A sound source output unit for reproducing and outputting the sound source according to the control signal; An illumination unit comprising a plurality of lights and blinking the lights according to the control signal; And And a fountain driver configured to include a pump, a plurality of nozzles, and a valve to adjust the spray pressure and the pattern of the fountain according to the control signal. The sound source of claim 1, wherein the sound source is a real time sound source generated from a performance or performance performed around the music fountain. And the sound source input unit is a microphone installed in the music fountain to receive the real-time sound source. The control system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the controller is capable of creating the fountain driving pattern or editing a previously stored fountain driving pattern. The control system of claim 3, wherein the controller is connected to one or two networks of the Internet and the telephone network to enable remote control. The system of claim 4, further comprising a laser image output unit configured to output a laser image according to the control signal. The music fountain control system of claim 5, wherein the fountain driving unit comprises a nozzle driving unit configured to move the nozzle to any one or two of up, down, front and rear, right and left.

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