KR20130050505A - Virtual simulator system for the handicapped - Google Patents

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KR20130050505A
KR20130050505A KR1020110115609A KR20110115609A KR20130050505A KR 20130050505 A KR20130050505 A KR 20130050505A KR 1020110115609 A KR1020110115609 A KR 1020110115609A KR 20110115609 A KR20110115609 A KR 20110115609A KR 20130050505 A KR20130050505 A KR 20130050505A
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    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly, input unit for receiving two-dimensional information or three-dimensional information; A simulator three-dimensional space constructing unit for constructing a three-dimensional space based on the information input from the input unit; A mobile device on which the user rides; A display unit configured to display the three-dimensional space provided by the simulator three-dimensional space component, and to virtually move in the three-dimensional space according to an operation of the mobile device; And a controller for controlling the input unit, the simulator 3D space component, the mobile device, and the display, respectively, and controlling input and output between the input unit, the simulator 3D space component, the mobile device, and the display. Include.

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Virtual simulator system for the handicapped and the elderly

The present invention relates to a virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly, as well as to practice driving the mobile device in the area using a mobile device such as electric or manual wheelchairs and scooters, as well as to determine whether the mobile device can be used in accordance with the line The present invention relates to a virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly, which can provide usefulness to life by providing a mobile device for the disabled and the elderly according to the activity area by determining the obstacles and determining the necessity of the space to be modified.

To date, people with disabilities and the elderly have been limited or marginalized in exercising their rights or in their personal activities as part of their social organization. In recent years, the changes in overall social consciousness have reduced prejudice about the participation of the disabled and the elderly in social life, and their own social participation consciousness has also been increased. Support programs for the elderly and disabled are planned and provided. For example, Korea supports mobile devices such as general electric wheelchairs according to the level of disability and judgment of necessity.

However, it is easy to see that there are many obstacles in using such mobile devices in the public and community.

Even though they participate in the community and the workplace in the trend of such social change, most of them are an obstacle to the rehabilitation of the disabled and the elderly because of the environment that is designed for the general public.

Republic of Korea Patent Registration 10-2002-0001004

The present invention has been invented to solve the above-mentioned problems, and constitutes a three-dimensional space based on a living area photographed with a video device such as a digital camera or a camcorder that is used in everyday life, and utilizes it for life and movement of the disabled and the elderly. It is possible to practice driving a mobile device in a three-dimensional space by selecting a mobile device model such as a manual / electric wheel chair or a scooter. An object of the present invention is to provide a virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly, the input unit receiving two-dimensional information or three-dimensional information; A simulator three-dimensional space constructing unit for constructing a three-dimensional space based on the information input from the input unit; A mobile device on which the user rides; A display unit configured to display the three-dimensional space provided by the simulator three-dimensional space component, and to virtually move in the three-dimensional space according to an operation of the mobile device; And a controller for controlling the input unit, the simulator 3D space component, the mobile device, and the display, respectively, and controlling input and output between the input unit, the simulator 3D space component, the mobile device, and the display. Include.

The mobile device may be any one of an electric wheelchair, a manual wheelchair, and a scooter, and the two-dimensional information or the three-dimensional information is information captured by a three-dimensional scanner, a panoramic camera, a camera, and a mobile phone.

The three-dimensional space is preferably any one of the inside of the user's home, the user's workplace and the user's active area.

In addition, according to the operation of the mobile device, when moving virtually in the three-dimensional space, a non-movable area information storage unit for storing information about the space that can not move; preferably further includes.

It is also possible to display the non-movable area on the display unit based on the non-movable area information.

The mobile device can be selected from a plurality of types according to the user's selection.

In addition, in the mobile device selected by the user, when the non-moveable area exists, the mobile device may be configured to provide information on another mobile device that is movable in the non-movable area.

The apparatus may further include a training unit corresponding to the three-dimensional space configured in the simulator three-dimensional space configuration unit so that a user may train through the mobile device, and create and provide one or more moving courses.

According to the virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the driving accidents caused by the immature operation of the elderly who are relatively inexperienced in the electric mobile device or the disabled who are first contact with the wheelchair. Due to the virtual space, there is no risk of injury and no economic loss in the event of an accident.

Also, in the process of selecting and purchasing a mobile device such as a wheelchair or a scooter, a 3D space is constructed by acquiring images of a living environment used by oneself and a social organization such as a company or a school, and then a virtual driving is performed. You can choose the mobile device that is most optimized for your environment.

In addition, by applying the present invention to obtain the image information of the hospital, rehabilitation facilities, surrounding public institutions, etc. likely to live their own life by constructing a virtual three-dimensional space, it is possible to experience and grasp the internal structure and movement route in advance Therefore, even if it is the first time in the place, it is possible to quickly adapt. Furthermore, if necessary, it is possible to remodel the interior of the place to the most suitable environment for the user.

1 is a perspective view of a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention,
2 is a perspective view illustrating a simulator system including an input unit, a simulator 3D space component, and a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a display unit for displaying a simulated three-dimensional space according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a block flow diagram illustrating a process until the configuration and image information of the simulator system shown in FIG. 2 are configured and displayed in a three-dimensional space.
5 is a block diagram of a virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, terms or words used in this specification and claims should not be construed in a common or dictionary sense, and the inventors will be required to properly define the concepts of terms in order to best describe their invention. Based on the principle that it can, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept corresponding to the technical idea of the present invention.

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

1 is a perspective view of a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention. One of the most widely used means of transportation for the disabled and the elderly is wheelchairs. As shown in the drawing, the electric wheelchair that is gradually spreading is preferable, but is not limited thereto. Other mobile devices 100 such as a manual wheelchair and a scooter may also be applied.

However, in consideration of the difficulty of replacing and refunding after deferring the future penetration rate or using a relatively expensive electric wheelchair, the following description will be given below by using the electric wheelchair as an example. Shall be.

The mobile device 100 used in the virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly according to the present invention configures a virtual joystick 110 for the user to control the driving direction of the mobile device 100 or to configure the simulator system 200. In this case, an option may be selected or an environment may be configured based on a message displayed on the display 500.

The mobile device 100 has a mobile information output terminal 120. The movement information output terminal 120 transmits movement information controlled by the virtual movement joystick 110 to the movement information receiving terminal 130 configured in the simulator system 200.

Based on the movement information, it is designed to control the direction and movement of the virtual mobile device matched to the virtual three-dimensional space configured in the simulator three-dimensional space construction unit 400 in real time.

In the present invention, since the mobile device 100 moves in a virtual space, there is no restriction according to the length of the cable, so that the mobile device is wired. However, the mobile device 100 and the simulator system 200 constitute a wireless transmitter and receiver. It is also possible to configure without cables.

When the mobile device 100 is an electric wheelchair using a rechargeable battery, the mobile device 100 may be supplied with power required for transmission and reception through the battery. However, in consideration of a stable power supply, the simulator system (in case of a manual wheelchair) It is preferable to be able to receive the operating power from the power supply unit (not shown) of the 200.

Here, although the example of controlling the operation of the mobile device 100 through the virtual mobile joystick 110 is illustrated, in addition to the virtual mobile joystick 110 to control the operation of the mobile device 100 through breathing (inhale, exhale) or Of course, it is possible to replace the operation control through the input device for the mobile device 100 outside.

In addition, the mobile device 100 is installed to be detachable to one rotary plate, such as electric wheel chair, manual wheel chair, scooter, etc. classified according to the driving method or form, any of the mobile device 100 through the plate rotation It can be configured to select one, or can be configured to replace the installation if necessary mobile device 100 by type. Herein, the operation of the replaced mobile device is preferably designed to be applicable to the simulator system 200 so that it is easy to change and apply the mobile device.

 2 is a perspective view showing a simulator system including an input unit, a simulator three-dimensional space configuration unit, and a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 shows a simulated three-dimensional space according to an embodiment of the present invention. Note indicates the display portion.

In the simulator system 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a cable formed together with an image device such as a digital camera, a camcorder, and a mobile phone is connected to the image information input terminal 310 to generate image information captured by the image device and generated. After acquiring the image, it is designed to construct a three-dimensional space by processing based on the image information.

Alternatively, a USB memory or SD card storing two-dimensional or three-dimensional information is directly connected to the image information input terminal 310 of the input unit 300, and three-dimensional based on data stored in the auxiliary storage device even when there is no image device. It is desirable to design the space so that it can be configured.

By the processing apparatus configured in the simulator 3D space configuration unit 400, the image information obtained from the input unit 300 is converted to the 3D image through the 3D conversion unit 410. Of course, if it is already three-dimensional information, it is also possible to use the three-dimensional information as it is, and in some cases, it is also possible to convert the three-dimensional information into a form applicable to the system. When all the image information is converted into the 3D image through the 3D transformation step, each of the converted 3D information is configured as a virtual 3D space united by the 3D combination construction unit 420.

 The configured three-dimensional space is transmitted through the output unit 430 of the simulator three-dimensional space configuration unit 400, is transferred to the display unit 500 to show to the user. In addition, the display device 500 displays the state of the mobile device 100 that is moved in real time as the user manipulates the virtual joystick 110.

In addition, when considering the size and the radius of rotation of the mobile device 100 connected to the simulator system 200 is applied, it is determined that the area is inactive by the processing device configured in the simulator three-dimensional space component 400 In this case, the situation is preferably configured to display a warning message.

In addition, when there is an inactive area, by comparing the specifications of the plurality of mobile devices 100 previously stored in the storage device of the simulator system 200, and displays a model without restrictions on activity and movement in the inactive active area It may further include a function that can be displayed in the unit 500.

The storage device stores a plurality of models of mobile devices 100 reflecting the driving characteristics of existing models, and when a new mobile device 100 product is developed, a user can add specifications of the product. It may include an update function.

In addition, the storage device is configured to DB the results of the virtual driving. Specifically, by setting a simple ID to distinguish the user, even if used by multiple users can view the driving state of their own virtual implementation. The driving state includes a proficiency of operation capability for each time, a driving time, a driving place, a mobile device model, and the like, and may be configured to enable professional measures by using the DB as an analysis data.

The simulator system 200 further includes a training unit for creating and providing one or more moving courses corresponding to the three-dimensional space configured in the simulator three-dimensional space configuration unit 400 so that the user can train through the mobile device 100. Can be configured.

Specifically, the mobile device 100 is included in order to prevent accidents that occur in a place where more precise adjustment is required due to a lack of operation ability, and a course requiring high difficulty operation ability in the configured three-dimensional space. ('S', 'ㄹ', 'T', reversing, etc.), and if the accident occurred on the travel course or the time spent on the travel course exceeds the standard time. By storing the vulnerable courses for each user in the assigned storage device with reference to the identification number (ID) of the city, and loading them as necessary, the driving practice for the vulnerable courses is carried out to improve the driving ability. It is possible.

Due to the characteristics of the present invention, the display unit 500 for displaying a three-dimensional space is designed and configured to display an optimized display unit for the present invention so that the virtual three-dimensional space can be expressed in an environment similar to reality. Not only that, it can be used as a display unit 500 by connecting 3D TVs, which are being used in recent years, or adding hardware such as 3D conversion software or 3D glasses to PC monitors or older TVs that do not have 3D functions. It is desirable to be able to easily constitute the invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a process of configuring and displaying image information of the simulator system of FIG. 2 in a three-dimensional space.

As shown in FIG. 4, the controller 600 is configured. The controller 600 is different from the function of the virtual movement joystick 110 that controls the direction of the mobile device 100. In the case of the virtual movement joystick 110, the steering device function of adjusting only the rotation and the driving of the mobile device 100 matched to the virtual space configured in the simulator three-dimensional space configuration unit 400 of the present invention.

On the other hand, the control unit 600 configured in the simulator system 200 is responsible for not only direct and indirect control of the virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly, but also related to overall operation processing. As a specific example, the start and end time points of each step from the input unit 300 to the output to the display unit 500 from the step of performing the three-dimensional transformation and three-dimensional combination performed in the simulator three-dimensional space unit 400 It may be to control the.

In addition, when the device is operated, when an accident occurs during operation in a virtual three-dimensional space or when an obstacle is found that obstructs driving, the operation of the driving device 100 is stopped and a notification message related thereto is displayed. Can be.

5 is a block diagram of a virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

It includes a configuration including the mobile device 100, the input unit 300, the simulator three-dimensional space component 400, the simulator system 200 and the display unit 500 composed of the controller 600 described above.

In addition, an external imaging apparatus for providing two-dimensional or three-dimensional information for configuring a three-dimensional space is further configured.

As shown in FIG. 5, each component may be individually configured and combined in a wired or wireless manner, but the entire system may be configured as a single integrated platform.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. It is to be understood that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

100: mobile device 110: virtual joystick
120: mobile information receiving terminal 130: mobile information receiving terminal
200: simulator system 300: input unit
310: Image information input terminal 400: Simulator 3D space component
410: three-dimensional transform unit 420: three-dimensional combination component
430 output unit 500 display unit
600:

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An input unit which receives two-dimensional information or three-dimensional information;
A simulator three-dimensional space constructing unit for constructing a three-dimensional space based on the information input from the input unit;
A mobile device on which the user rides;
A display unit configured to display the three-dimensional space provided by the simulator three-dimensional space component, and to virtually move in the three-dimensional space according to an operation of the mobile device; And
And a controller for controlling the input unit, the simulator 3D space component, the mobile device, and the display, respectively, and controlling input and output between the input unit, the simulator 3D space component, the mobile device, and the display. Virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly. The method of claim 1,
The two-dimensional information or the three-dimensional information is a virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly, which is information taken from a three-dimensional scanner, a panoramic camera, a camera, a mobile phone. The method of claim 1,
The mobile device is any one of an electric wheelchair, a manual wheelchair and a scooter, the virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly. The method of claim 1,
The three-dimensional space is any one of the user's home, the user's workplace, the user's active area, the virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly. The method of claim 1,
According to the operation of the mobile device, when moving virtually in the three-dimensional space, a non-movable area information storage unit for storing information about the space that can not move; further comprising, a virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly. The method of claim 5, wherein
And a virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly, which displays the non-movable region on the display unit based on the non-movable region information. The method of claim 1,
The mobile device can be selected from a plurality of types according to the user's selection, the virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly. The method according to claim 5 or 7,
In the mobile device selected by the user, when the non-moveable area exists, the virtual simulator system for the disabled and the elderly provides information on another mobile device that can move even in the non-movable area. The method of claim 4, wherein
In order to enable the user to train through the mobile device, the simulator corresponding to the three-dimensional space configured in the three-dimensional space configuration, further comprising a training unit for creating and providing one or more movement courses, the virtual simulator for the disabled and the elderly system.
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