KR20170094852A

KR20170094852A - Animal Training System Using Voice Recognition Technology

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Publication number: KR20170094852A
Application number: KR1020160016093A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 그렉 반 쿠렌; 소호성; 민봉기
Original assignee: 주식회사 씨앤디마이크로
Priority date: 2016-02-12
Filing date: 2016-02-12
Publication date: 2017-08-22

Abstract

An animal training system according to the present invention comprises: an animal training device which is worn on an animal to apply a stimulus to the animal; and a remote controller which is carried by a user to control the animal training device, wherein the animal training device and the remote controller are configured to communicate with each other wirelessly. Specifically, the remote controller comprises: a microphone which, when the user selects a particular stimulation mode or a particular function and makes a voice command, inputs the voice command; a wireless communications module which transmits a control signal configured to perform the particular stimulation mode or particular function corresponding to the voice command of the user inputted by the microphone, to the animal training device; and a microprocessor which deciphers the voice command of the user inputted by the microphone to generate a control signal, and controls the wireless communications module to transmit the control signal. Accordingly, the present invention enables the user to control operations of the animal training device with voice commands by utilizing voice recognition technology, and thus allows the user to conveniently use most of the stimulation modes and functions provided by the conventional animal training system even when the user is unable to use both hands.

Description

[0001] Animal training system using speech recognition technology [0002] Animal training system using Voice Recognition Technology [

The present invention relates to an electronic animal training system that is worn on the body of an animal, such as a dog or a cat, to train an animal by applying stimulation or correct the behavior of the animal.

In the field of animal training, since the late 1960s, owners or trainers (hereinafter referred to as "users") have employed a variety of electrical and electronic techniques to calibrate animal behavior. For example, Patent Document 1 (U.S. Patent No. 6,131,535) discloses an animal training device in a color form and a hand-held type training device in which a user carries out high frequency wireless communication with the animal training device in the color form When an animal performs an action that requires correction, such as a dog barking, or moving out of a defined area, or attacking a human, including a remote controller, the user may be able to apply stimulation, such as electrical stimulation, to a color- An animal training system is disclosed.

By using such an electronic animal training device or system, animals (typically dogs, but can be other pets or animals such as cats) can learn desirable behavior. In addition, such an electronic animal training system has been progressively improved by adopting ever-developing electronic and communication technology, and has obtained excellent effects in training and training of hound dogs and pets.

On the other hand, when the user uses the above-described animal training system to train the animal, the hand-held remote controller is held in one hand and a button or the like for stimulating the animal using the finger of the other hand is pressed And the like. However, in the case where the user has his / her hands or other objects (for example, a hunting gun at the time of hunting) held, or the user has some fingers or an arm that is obstructed, It is difficult to use.

In view of such circumstances, Patent Document 2 (US Patent Application Publication No. US 2013/0239904) proposes a ring-type or wristband-type control element including only a part of buttons and a finger or a wrist in addition to the remote controller described above have. Thus, when the user presses a button on the control element, the control element communicates with the remote controller by a wireless communication method such as Bluetooth to transmit a stimulus signal corresponding to the button pressed by the user to a color-form animal To the training device.

However, even in the case of the control element disclosed in Patent Document 2, since the user still has to press the finger and includes only a part of the buttons, there is a problem that the user can not utilize various stimulation modes or functions provided by the remote controller.

Patent Document 1: U.S. Patent No. 6,131,535 Patent Document 2: US Patent Application Publication No. US 2013/0239904

An object of the present invention is to provide an animal training system which can smoothly utilize most stimulation modes and functions provided by an animal training system even when a user can not use both hands.

An animal training system according to the present invention comprises an animal training device that is applied to an animal to apply stimulation to the animal and a remote controller that is carried by a user to control the animal training device, An animal training system configured to communicate by wireless communication, wherein the remote controller is configured to allow the user to select one of a plurality of stimulation modes to be applied by the animal training apparatus, A microphone configured to select a specific function among a plurality of functions provided by the animal training system and to input the voice when instructed by voice; A wireless communication module for transmitting to the animal training device a control signal for executing a specific stimulation mode or a specific function corresponding to the voice of the user input by the microphone; And a microprocessor for decoding the voice of the user input by the microphone to generate the control signal and controlling the wireless communication module to transmit the control signal.

Here, the microphone may be connected to the main body of the remote controller separately from the main body of the remote controller, or may be connected to the main body of the remote controller by wire or wirelessly, and may be configured to be worn on the user's body or clothing.

The remote controller may further comprise a transmission informing means for informing the user that the control signal is transmitted to the animal training apparatus when the control signal is transmitted to the animal training apparatus.

The transmission notifying means may be a speaker which emits a predetermined sound in accordance with the transmitted control signal or a display which displays a predetermined visual symbol or character in accordance with the transmitted control signal.

On the other hand, the plurality of stimulation modes include stimuli of the kind set by the currently set type or the voice command of the user for a predetermined time or a predetermined amount of time, The stimulation mode that is applied during the time specified by the instruction may be included.

The plurality of stimulation modes include a plurality of stimulus modes including a currently set type or a type of stimulus determined by the voice command of the user is a predetermined intensity or an intensity determined by a user's voice command, May be intermittently applied a plurality of times according to the number of times determined by the voice command of the user.

The plurality of stimulation modes may include a stimulus of a type determined by a currently selected type or a voice command of a user by a predetermined intensity or a strength determined by a voice command of the user, A boost stimulation mode may be included that is applied for a predetermined time or for a time determined by a voice command of the user.

In addition, the plurality of stimulation modes may include, for a predetermined period of time or for a time determined by the voice command of the user, the intensity of the stimulus for the stimulus of the kind determined by the currently selected type or the voice command of the user, A ramp stimulation mode may be included that increases the intensity to a predetermined intensity or to an intensity determined by the user's voice command.

In addition, the animal training apparatus may include illumination means, and the plurality of functions may include a function of lighting the illumination means by voice command of the user.

The plurality of functions may include a setting function for receiving and storing voice commands of the user corresponding to the plurality of stimulation modes or the plurality of functions.

The remote controller may further include a memory, and the microprocessor may store in the memory an operation history including a time at which the animal training apparatus was operated and a stimulation mode at that time.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an animal training system in which a user can control the operation of an animal training device by voice command using a speech recognition technology, and can use the device even when the user can not use both hands.

Particularly, according to the embodiment of the present invention, various stimulation modes and functions can be executed by voice commands, so that most stimulation modes and functions provided by existing animal training systems can be smoothly used.

1 is a perspective view illustrating an animal training system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the animal training apparatus shown in Fig.
3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the remote controller shown in FIG.
4 is a perspective view illustrating an animal training system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the remote controller shown in FIG.
Fig. 6 is an enlarged view of the display of the remote controller shown in Figs. 1 and 4 and a table (b) explaining each icon of the display.
FIG. 7 is a graph showing the intensity of a stimulus applied to an animal by the stimulation mode in the animal training system shown in FIGS. 1 and 4. FIG.

Hereinafter, an animal training apparatus and an animal training system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed as limited to ordinary or dictionary terms and the inventor may appropriately define the concept of the term in order to best describe its invention It should be construed as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all the technical ideas of the present invention. Therefore, It is to be understood that equivalents and modifications are possible.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an animal training system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the animal training apparatus shown in FIG. 1, Fig.

Referring to FIG. 1, the animal training system of the present embodiment includes a training device 100 that is worn on an animal and applies stimulation for calibration to the animal when the animal performs an action requiring correction, And a remote controller (200) for controlling the animal training apparatus (100). Further, the animal training apparatus 100 is configured to communicate with the remote controller 200 by wireless communication, and is operated under the control of the remote controller 200. [

The animal training apparatus 100 of the present embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2 is a conventional electronic animal training apparatus used for training or behavioral correction of an animal (typically, but not limited to, the present invention) It is typically worn on the animal's neck. Thus, it has elements such as a stimulation generating / applying module, a microprocessor, a battery, and a necessary sensor provided by a typical animal training device.

The stimulus generation / authorization module includes stimulation means employed by conventional electronic animal training devices and their drivers, which typically include electrical stimulation, acoustic stimulation, and vibration stimulation.

The stimulus generation / application module for applying electrical stimulation to an animal is implemented with an electrical stimulus generator / applicator 120. Specifically, the electrical stimulation driver 121, the electrical stimulation generator 122, and the electrode 123 .

The electric stimulation driver 121 drives the electric stimulation generator 122 by converting a signal such as the stimulation intensity instructed by the microprocessor 110 into an analog signal that can be recognized by the electric stimulation generator 122 and outputting it. The electrical stimulation generator 122 uses a transformer to generate electrical pulses, e.g., from about 50 A to about 100 milliamps, and voltages from about 50 volts to about 10,000 volts. Electrode 123 is a stimulation terminal for contacting an animal's body (typically the neck) to apply an electric pulse generated by electrical stimulation generator 122 to the animal. The microprocessor 110 is able to determine the intensity (amplitude, voltage), frequency, duration (pulse width) of the electric pulse, and the like, depending on the specifications of the specific electrical stimulation generator 122, The electric stimulus applied to the animal can be variously controlled by controlling the distance, the interval, the pulse ratio, the duty cycle, and the repetition ratio.

The stimulus generation / application module for applying an acoustic stimulus to an animal is implemented by an acoustic stimulus generator / applicator 130, and may specifically include an acoustic driver 131 and acoustic means 132.

The acoustic driver 131 drives the acoustic means 132 by converting a signal such as the intensity of the stimulation indicated by the microprocessor 110 into a signal recognizable by the acoustic means 132 and outputting the signal. The acoustic means 132 may be implemented as a buzzer, a piezoelectric element, a speaker, or the like to generate an acoustic pulse of an audible frequency to an animal. The microprocessor 110 determines the intensity (amplitude), the frequency, the duration (pulse width), the interval, the pulse width and the like of the acoustic pulse through the acoustic driver 131 depending on the specification of the specific acoustic means 132. [ By adjusting the pulse ratio, duty cycle, repetition ratio, etc., the acoustic stimulus applied to the animal can be varied.

The stimulus generation / application module for applying the vibration stimulus to the animal is implemented by the vibration stimulus generator / applicator 140, and may specifically include the vibration driver 141 and the vibration means 142. [

The vibration driver 141 converts the signal such as the intensity of the stimulation indicated by the microprocessor 110 into a signal recognizable by the vibration means 142 and outputs the signal to drive the vibration means 142. [ The vibration means 142 is implemented by a vibration motor, a piezoelectric element or the like, and generates vibration pulses. The microprocessor 110 can control the intensity (amplitude), the frequency, the duration (pulse width), the interval, the pulse of the vibration pulse 142, By adjusting the pulse ratio, duty cycle, repetition ratio, and the like, the vibration stimulus applied to the animal can be variously adjusted.

In addition, the light from the lighting means 155 such as an LED lamp can be utilized as a stimulating means or as a means for confirming the position of the animal training apparatus 100 (means for lighting the animal at night to easily grasp the position of the animal training apparatus) It is possible.

Each of the drivers 121, 131, and 141 and the stimulus generator / stimulus units 122, 132, and 142 driven by the driver may be physically integrated into one device.

The battery 150 supplies power necessary for each component of the animal training apparatus 100, particularly, the microprocessor 110 and the stimulus generation / application modules 120, 130 and 140, and it is preferable to use a rechargeable secondary battery .

The power switch 151 is a power switch for switching the on / off state of the animal training apparatus 100. The animal training apparatus 100 may further include a regulator (not shown) connected to the power switch 151 to maintain a constant voltage of the power supplied from the battery 150.

Although not shown in the figure, the animal training apparatus 100 may be provided with a display for displaying the remaining amount of the battery 150, the type and mode of the currently operating stimulation means, and the like.

In addition, the animal training device 100 may include, but is not necessarily, a sensor 170. The sensor 170 detects an action such as barking or movement of an animal, and may include various types according to a specific action to be sensed.

For example, when the animal training device 100 of the present invention is also used as a calibrating device that applies stimulation to an animal in order to detect and suppress the barking of the animal, the sensor 170 detects the vibrations of the animal's vocal cords And a microphone for detecting the barking sound of an animal.

In addition, when the animal training device 100 of the present invention is used as a calibrating device that applies stimulation to an animal to detect and approach an area of the animal beyond a predetermined area, A sensor for detecting a signal (electromagnetic wave, ultrasonic wave, infrared ray, etc.) from a transmission device (a high frequency wave, an ultrasonic wave or an infrared ray transmission device installed on a ground wire or a point on the ground) An image sensor for detecting a specific mark installed in the image sensor.

Further, the sensor 170 may be a gyro sensor or an acceleration sensor for detecting whether the animal is moving or not.

The animal training apparatus 100 also includes a wireless communication module 180. The wireless communication module 180 includes an antenna 181, a high frequency amplifier 182, an oscillator 183, a mixer 184, an intermediate frequency amplifier 185, a filter 186, (187). The antenna 181 receives the RF signal transmitted from the remote controller 200 and the high frequency amplifier 182 amplifies the weak RF signal induced in the antenna 181. The oscillator 183 is a self oscillator for obtaining the secondary intermediate frequency and the signal generated by the oscillator 183 is mixed with the RF signal supplied from the high frequency amplifier 182 by the mixer 184, It produces a signal. The intermediate frequency amplifier 185 amplifies the intermediate frequency signal produced by the mixer 184 and the filter 186 filters the noise contained in the intermediate frequency signal produced by the mixer 184. [ The detector 187 detects a control signal such as an operation signal and an ID code sent from the remote controller 200 and the detected control signal is input to the microprocessor 110 via a low frequency amplifier.

On the other hand, the animal training apparatus 100 of the present embodiment may include a GPS module 175 or a two-way transmitter 190, although this is not essential. The GPS module 175 receives the signals from the satellites and inputs the position information of the animals to the microprocessor 110. Way transmitter 190 transmits the information of the animal training apparatus 100 such as the animal position information or the remaining amount information of the battery 150 to the remote controller 200 through the antenna 181. [

The microprocessor 110 receives control signals from the remote controller 200 via the wireless communication module 180 and controls the operation of the animal training apparatus 100 including the stimulation generating / applying modules 120, 130 and 140. That is, in this embodiment, the microprocessor 110 operates passively under the control of the remote controller 200.

On the other hand, if the animal training device 100 includes a sensor 170, the microprocessor 110 may act actively based on a signal from the sensor 170 to apply stimulation to the animal. That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the intensity of the signal from the sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined reference value), the microprocessor 110 receives a signal from the sensor 170, The modules 120, 130, and 140 are controlled to apply stimulation to the animal. At this time, if the intensity of the signal from the sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined reference value, the stimulus generation / application module 120, 130, 140 may be controlled to apply a stimulus with a predetermined stimulation type, application time, and / In accordance with the intensity of the signal from the sensor 170, may be programmed to apply the stimulus by changing the type, application time, and / or intensity of the stimulus to be applied. However, the transition to the active mode is performed under the control of the remote controller 200 by the user.

The microprocessor 110 is typically implemented in an IC chip and may include the necessary memory 113 and registers and the like and the operation of the microprocessor 110 may be implemented in software, firmware, hardwired logic hardwired logic, and the like.

The remote controller 200 is a hand-held transmitter that is carried to the user in a conventional animal training system. Therefore, it has elements such as a button or switch, a microprocessor, a battery, and a display for setting / selecting a stimulation mode and various functions provided by a normal remote controller.

1 and 3, the remote controller 200 may select the stimulation mode that includes the type of stimulation, the application time and / or intensity to be applied by the animal training apparatus 100, A user input means for selecting functions to be provided and inputting an execution command, a wireless communication module (240) for transmitting signals indicating the stimulation mode or function selected by the user input means to the animal training device, A battery 250, and a power switch 251. The microprocessor 210 controls the wireless communication module 240,

The user input means includes a plurality of buttons 220 or a switch and a dial 230 so that the user can set the kind, intensity, and application time of the stimulus to be applied to the animal through the animal training apparatus 100 . The dial 230 is a switch for adjusting the intensity or frequency of the currently selected stimulus (electric stimulus, acoustic stimulus, vibration stimulus, etc.), and the other function buttons 220 are used to select the kind of stimulus, And is used for initializing, registering, and changing setting of the remote controller 200 or the animal training apparatus 100.

When the user selects a specific stimulation mode to be applied by the animal training apparatus 100 or a specific function provided by the animal training system and instructs the user by voice, the microphone 261 for inputting the voice .

The microphone 261 is wired or wirelessly connected to the main body of the remote controller 200 separately from the main body of the remote controller 200 so that the animal training system exhibits a complete hands-free function, As shown in Fig. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the microphone 261 is an earphone-microphone set (microphone) in which the length is adjusted so as to be positioned near the user's mouth or neck when the earphone- 260, or in the form of a headphone or a headset.

The remote controller 200 has a communication interface for electrically connecting the microprocessor 210 and the microphone 261 when the microphone 261 separated from the main body of the remote controller 200 is used. In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the communication interface is implemented as a wired connection including the USB port 211 and the USB communication cable 212, but may be implemented by a wireless communication method such as Bluetooth .

On the other hand, the speaker 263 is not necessarily required, but a specific stimulation mode or a specific function that the user has commanded by voice is input via the microphone 261 and is processed by the microprocessor 210 of the remote controller 200 , And notifies the user that the corresponding control signal has been transmitted to the animal training apparatus 100 through the wireless communication module 240 of the remote controller 200. That is, the speaker 263 emits a predetermined sound or voice message according to the transmitted control signal. Accordingly, the user can confirm that his / her intended command is properly input by the microphone 261 and processed properly by the microprocessor 210 of the remote controller 200. [

The wireless communication module 240 includes an oscillator / modulator 241, an RF amplifier 242, a low pass filter 243, an antenna 244 and an RF controller 245. The oscillator / modulator 241 modulates a signal to be transmitted inputted from the microprocessor 210 according to a wireless communication scheme, and the RF amplifier 242 amplifies an RF signal of the oscillator / modulator 151. The lowpass filter 243 blocks the harmonics generated in the amplified RF signal in addition to the fundamental wave and the antenna 244 transmits the RF signal made of the fundamental wave that has passed through the lowpass filter 243. The RF controller 245 also controls the oscillator / modulator 241 and the RF amplifier 245 when a user needs to transmit a control signal to the animal training device 100 as a result of input from the user input means of the remote controller 200. [ (242) to operate.

The battery 250 supplies necessary power to the respective components of the remote controller 200, in particular, the microprocessor 210, the wireless communication module 240, the microphone 261 and the speaker 263, It is preferable to use a battery.

The power switch 251 is a switch for switching ON / OFF of the remote controller 200. Also, like the animal training apparatus 100 described above, the remote controller 200 may include a regulator (not shown) connected to the power switch to maintain the voltage of the power source supplied from the battery 250 constant.

In addition, the remote controller 200 of the present embodiment may further include a display 280. [ The display 280 displays the type, intensity, frequency, or setting contents of the remote controller 200 or the animal training apparatus 100 selected by the user input means, and further, the remaining contents of the battery 250 of the remote controller 200 And so on. In addition, the display 280, together with the speaker 263 described above, can function as a transmission notification means. That is, by displaying a predetermined visual symbol or character in accordance with a control signal corresponding to a specific stimulation mode or a specific function when the user commands it by voice or by a different user input means, the control signal is transmitted to the remote controller 200 To the animal training device 100 via the wireless communication module 240 of the user. The embodiment and operation of the display 280 will be described below with reference to Figs. 6 and 7, together with a specific description of the stimulation mode.

On the other hand, the remote controller 200 of the present embodiment may include a GPS module 270 and a two-way receiver 290, though this is not essential. The GPS module 270 receives a signal from the satellite and causes the display 280 to display the location information of the user, that is, the remote controller. As described above, the animal training apparatus 100 includes the GPS module 175 and the 2-way transmitter 190 to transmit the current position information of the animal or the remaining amount information of the battery 150 of the animal training apparatus 100 to the remote The distance and direction from the user to the animal, the moving speed of the animal, and the remaining amount information of the battery 150 of the animal training apparatus 100 may be displayed on the display unit 280 when transmitting to the controller 200.

The remote controller 200 of the present embodiment may further include a beeper 255 or an illumination means (not shown) such as an LED lamp. The beeper 255 or the lighting means can be used by the user to confirm the position of the remote controller 200. [

The microprocessor 210 controls the overall operation of the animal training system, including the animal training device 100 and the remote controller 200. The microprocessor 210 is typically implemented as an IC chip and may include the necessary memory 213, registers, etc., and the operation of the microprocessor 210 may be controlled by software, firmware, control logic programmed into hardwired logic, Can be implemented.

Particularly, in this embodiment, the microprocessor 210 controls the animal training apparatus 100 to decode the voice of the user input by the microphone 261 and to execute a specific stimulation mode or a specific function corresponding thereto, And to control the wireless communication module 240 to transmit the control signal. To this end, the microprocessor 210 includes a voice recognition module including a voice recognition algorithm, and the voice recognition module is provided in the microprocessor 210 or in the memory 213 with a recognizable voice command and a corresponding stimulation mode or function And stores the correspondence relationship data of the control signal. In addition, the microprocessor 210 may be programmed to perform a setting function such as receiving, storing, or changing recognizable voice commands, or may be configured to perform the setting function through an external computer terminal through the communication interface 211 . Details of the recognizable voice command and its corresponding stimulation mode or function will be described later in conjunction with specific examples of the display 280. [

On the other hand, the memory 213 stores data such as a program that defines the operation of the microprocessor 210 and a set condition. In addition, the memory 213 may store an operation history including the time at which the animal training apparatus 100 is operated through the remote controller 200 and the strength of the stimulus at that time. The user can confirm the stored operation history through an external terminal such as a computer terminal or a smart phone so that the user can know when and how often the animal performs an operation requiring correction, It is possible to confirm whether the stimulation mode such as intensity is appropriate.

Meanwhile, in the above-described embodiment, the remote controller 200 has an earphone-microphone set separate from the remote controller body to implement the control of the animal training apparatus 100 by speech recognition. However, It can also be implemented. Further, while the remote controller 200 is shown and described in the above-described embodiment as being basically held in a hand and operated, the shape and design of the remote controller can be changed as desired. For example, a remote controller can be implemented in the form of a wristwatch worn on the wrist.

5, which is a functional block diagram of the animal training system according to another embodiment of the present invention and the remote controller 200 ', which is different from the above-described embodiment, Describe the animal training system according to the present invention.

The animal training system of the embodiment shown in Fig. 4 differs from the animal training system of the above-described embodiment in that a remote controller 200 'in the form of a wristwatch in which a microphone 261 and a speaker 263 are integrated is used to be. The animal training apparatus 100 used in the animal training system of this embodiment is the same as the animal training apparatus 100 of the foregoing embodiment and the functions and operations of each component of the remote controller 200 ' Is basically the same as the function and operation of each component of the controller 200. Therefore, the description of the animal training apparatus 100 of this embodiment is omitted, and the same reference numerals are given to the respective components of the remote controller 200 'as the respective components of the remote controller 200 of the above-described embodiment A detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The remote controller 200 'of this embodiment is implemented in the form of a wristwatch. Accordingly, each of the function buttons 220, the dial 230 and the power switch 251, which are user input means, are arranged around the main body of the remote controller 200 'or the display 280 at the center of the main body. Alternatively, the function buttons 220 or the dial 230 may be displayed on the display 280 instead of being implemented as a physical button when the display 280 is implemented as a touch panel, .

Meanwhile, in the remote controller 200 'of the present embodiment, the microphone 261 and the speaker 263 are built in the remote controller 200' and are integrally implemented. Therefore, in this embodiment, the communication interfaces 211 and 212 that are required in the remote controller 200 of the above-described embodiment are not essential. However, the remote controller 200 'of this embodiment can be connected to an external computer terminal by wired or wireless connection so that the animal training system including the remote controller 200' can be initialized, set and changed, It is preferable that communication interfaces 211 and 212 are provided.

Before describing the operation of the animal training system according to the present invention thus constituted, in particular, the process of controlling the animal training system using voice commands, the animal training system of the present invention provides a specific example of stimulation modes and functions Will be described with reference to Figs. 6 and 7, together with specific examples of the display 280. Fig.

6 (a), the display 280 displays an icon 281 to 288 or an icon of the remote controller 200, 200 'or the animal training apparatus 100 as an icon using an LCD or an LED. Setting state, stimulation mode, and the like. That is, each of the icons 281 to 288 is selectively illuminated when the corresponding mode or function is selected or according to the current state. The stimulus mode or function of each of the icons 281 to 288 of the display 280 is as shown in the table of FIG. 6 (b).

The English alphabet and '+' symbol icons 281 placed above the display 280 represent the respective modes of stimulation applied by the animal training device 100.

Specifically, when 'M' in these icons 281 is lit, a stimulus of the level (intensity) currently set by the dial 230 is transmitted through the stimulus generation / application module 120, 130, 140 of the animal training apparatus 100 (Hereinafter simply referred to as M mode) applied in a single pulse (in a single pulse or several pulses). In this stimulation mode, every time a function button (any one of 221 to 225) assigned to the stimulation mode is pressed, a stimulus of the kind set at present for a short time (for example, 1 to 3 seconds) Electric stimulation) is applied (refer to reference numeral 10 in Fig. 7 (a)).

When the icon 'C' of the icons 281 is lit, stimulation of the currently set type and level (intensity) through the stimulus generation / application modules 120, 130 and 140 of the animal training apparatus 100 is performed among the buttons 221 to 225 (Hereinafter, simply referred to as C mode) (see reference numeral 10 in FIG. 7 (b)).

When 'R' of the icons 281 is turned on, a stimulus generation / approval module 120, 130, 140 of the animal training apparatus 100 generates a level 0 (for example, 1 second) (Intensity) currently set by the dial 230 and is then fixed at that level and is held for a predetermined time (e.g., 10 seconds) while pressing the corresponding button 221-225 Mode (hereinafter referred to simply as R mode) (refer to reference numeral 30 in Fig. 7 (c)).

The '+' icon among the icons 281 is turned on together with 'M', 'C' and 'R' (ie, as in 'M +', 'C +' and 'R +') (Stimulus generation / application module 120, 130, 140) of the animal training apparatus 100 in the C, R mode) Mode (Boost Mode, hereinafter referred to as M + mode, C + mode, and R + mode, respectively) (refer to reference numeral 20 in FIGS. 7A, 7B and 7D).

When the 'I' of the icons 281 is lit, the stimulus generation / approval module 120, 130 and 140 of the animal training apparatus 100 can display the level 0 (Hereinafter referred to as I mode) in which a stimulus that varies according to the level (intensity) currently set by the dial 230 is applied (refer to reference numeral 40 in FIG. 7 (e)). This entry into the stimulation mode is accomplished by adjusting the dial 230 to shorten the stimulation level to zero and then briefly depressing the corresponding button 221-225 and then continuing with the adjustment of the dial 230 , The dial 230 is lowered to 0 or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. This mode is effective when the dial 230 is adjusted while looking at the response of the animal to find an appropriate stimulation level for the animal, and can be conveniently used particularly in situations where the user is difficult to use both hands.

In addition, when 'V' among the icons 281 is turned on, a mode in which a vibration stimulus is applied through the vibration means 142 of the animal training apparatus 100 by pressing one of the corresponding buttons 221 to 225 (Hereinafter referred to as V mode).

In addition, when 'T' of the icons 281 is turned on, a mode in which a sound stimulus is applied through the acoustic means 132 of the animal training apparatus 100 by pressing one of the corresponding buttons 221 to 225 (Hereinafter referred to as T mode).

Meanwhile, the stimulation modes described above, particularly the C, R, I, V, and T modes, are continuously applied to the animal while the corresponding button is pressed or while the dial 230 is being adjusted. In some cases, May be the result of being applied. In order to prevent this, the maximum value of the stimulus application time (for example, 10 seconds to 30 seconds) may be set regardless of the pressing or adjusting time of the button or the dial, and the maximum value can be changed.

The two seven-segment icons 282 at the center of the display 280 indicate the intensity (level) of the stimulus currently set or immediately before. In the present embodiment, the level of the stimulus is a total of 100 Level and can be finely adjusted according to the sensitivity of animal stimulation.

The icon 283 arranged between the alphabet icon 281 and the 7-segment icon 282 indicates the application time (0.01 seconds to 99 seconds) or the number of application times (1 to 99 times) of the currently applied stimulus.

The '+' icon 284 disposed on the left side of the display 280 lights up when setting or changing a level which is increased by a certain amount in the above-described boost mode (M +, C +, R + mode).

An animal training device shape icon 285 located at the lower right of the '+' icon 284 illuminates the light emitting means 155 of the animal training device 100 to perform the function of locating the animal, especially at night When it is turned on.

A dumbbell icon 286 located on the right side of the display 280 is illuminated when pairing and synchronizing the animal training device 100 with the remote controller 200, 200 '.

The remote controller shape icon 287 disposed at the lower left of the dumbbell shape icon 286 automatically activates the beeper 255 of the remote controller 200, 200 'after a predetermined period of time to allow the user to operate the remote controller 200, 200' And is illuminated when a function that allows the user to grasp the position of the camera is being executed.

Finally, an icon 288 disposed under the display 280 is an icon for displaying the remaining amount of the battery 250 of the remote controller 200, 200 '.

The shape and arrangement of the icons 281 to 288 of the display 280 described above and the types thereof can be changed and added in any way as much as an example (for example, an animal training obtained by the GPS module 175, 270) A location indicator of the device 100 or the remote controller 200, 200 '). In addition, the stimulation mode and functions displayed by the respective icons can also be changed according to specific embodiments.

Most of the above stimulation modes and functions (mode or function indicated by 'O' in the voice command in the table (b) of FIG. 6) can be executed by voice command, which will be described below.

First, in order to control the animal training system according to the present invention by voice command, the specific button 220 of the remote controller 200 or 200 'is activated in a predetermined manner to activate the voice recognition function. Disabling the voice recognition function can also be done in the same manner.

In the animal training system according to the present invention, voice commands that can be input as voice may be basically composed of commands and parameters. The commands are the above-mentioned stimulation modes, kinds of the stimulation means, or vocabulary expressing a specific function, and the parameters are required additional information according to the stimulation mode such as the application time or level (intensity) of stimulation. Hereinafter, a specific process of executing the modes and functions capable of voice command among the stimulation modes and functions described above, and the display of the display 280 and the sound of the speaker 263 will be described by way of example.

The voice command when the above-described M mode (instantaneous stimulation mode) and C mode (continuous stimulation mode) are to be executed as a voice command can be composed of the type of the stimulus as a command, the stimulation level as the parameter, . That is, for example, if words such as 'electricity' (command), '50' (parameter 1), and '3 times' (parameter 2) are pronounced in this order, It is instructed to intermittently apply three times for a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 3 seconds). In addition, for example, vocals such as 'vibration' (command), '20' (parameter 1), and '10 seconds' (parameter 2) It is commanded to apply consecutively for 10 seconds.

Here, the above commands and parameters may be omitted. That is, if a command (a vocabulary representing a type of stimulus such as 'electricity' or 'vibration') is omitted (or simply pronounced 'stimulus'), it means that a stimulus of the kind currently set as a default is applied, If parameter 1 (stimulation level) is omitted, it means that the stimulus level is set to the currently set level as a default. If parameter 2 (number of application times or application time) is omitted, the currently set time or the predetermined time ~ 3 seconds).

When the voice command is correctly decoded by the microprocessor 210 of the remote controller 200 or 200 'through the microphone 261 and the corresponding control signal is transmitted to the animal training apparatus 100 through the wireless communication module 240 , The microprocessor 210 of the remote controller 200 or 200 'informs the user that the control signal has been transmitted through the transmission notification device.

Specifically, in the case of the first example ("electricity", "50", "3 times"), 'M' is lit in the alphabet icon 281 on the display 280, Is displayed, and the icon 283 displays '3 times'. 'C' and 'V' of the alphabet icon 281 are lit on the display 280 in the case of the above second example ('vibration', '20 steps', '10 seconds'), &Quot; is displayed, and " 10 seconds " is displayed in the icon 283.

On the other hand, when the speaker 263 is used as the transmission notification device, the pre-recorded voice ('electricity', '50', '3' , Or "oscillation", "twenty steps", "ten seconds"), or a predetermined frequency (for example, electrical stimulation is relatively high, vibration stimulation is relatively low, The corresponding sound) can be emitted for the number of times of application or for an application time at a volume proportional to the stimulation level.

The voice command in the case of executing the above-described R mode (lamp stimulation mode) as a voice command may consist of a lexicon indicating the kind of the stimulus and the R mode as the command word, a stimulus level as the parameter and an application time. That is, words such as 'electricity' (command 1), 'lamp' (command 2), '50' (parameter 1), '20 sec' (parameter 2) , It is instructed to automatically increase the electrical stimulation from level 0 to level 50 for a predetermined time (e.g., 1 second) and then apply a fixed electrical stimulus at level 50 for 20 seconds.

Here, the above command 1 or parameters may be omitted. In other words, omitting command 1 (a vocabulary representing the type of stimulus such as 'electricity' and 'vibration') means applying a stimulus of the kind currently set as a default. If parameter 1 (stimulus level) is omitted, Means that the level is set to the currently set level as a default, and if parameter 2 (application time) is omitted, it means that it is applied as a default for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).

'R' in the alphabet icon 281 is lit, '50' is displayed in the icon 282, and '50' is displayed in the icon 283 on the display 280, which is the transmission notification means, 20 seconds' is displayed. ('Electricity', 'lamp', '50-step', '20 seconds') corresponding to the recognized voice command of the user is emitted through the speaker 263 as the transmission notification means, The relatively high sound corresponding to the stimulus can be emitted during the application time at a volume that varies in proportion to the varying stimulation level.

The voice command when the above-mentioned boost mode is to be executed as a voice command may consist of a lexicon indicating the type of the stimulus and the boost mode as the command, the stimulus level as the parameter and the number of times or time of application. That is, words such as 'electricity' (command 1), 'boost' (command 2), '20' (parameter 1), '3 times' (parameter 2) , It is instructed to apply electric stimulation three times in intensity that is increased by level 20 than the currently set intensity. If vocabulary such as 'electricity' (command 1), 'boost' (command 2), '20' (parameter 1), '10 seconds' (parameter 2) The user is instructed to apply electric stimulation for 10 seconds at an intensity increased by level 20 than the currently set intensity.

Here, the above command 1 or parameters may be omitted. In other words, omitting command 1 (a vocabulary representing the type of stimulus such as 'electricity' and 'vibration') means applying a stimulus of the kind currently set as a default. If parameter 1 (stimulus level) is omitted, Means that the level is increased by the currently set level as a default, and if parameter 2 (number of application times or times) is omitted, it means that it is applied for a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 3 seconds) as a default.

In the above example, 'M +' of the alphabet icon 281 is lit on the display 280 which is the transmission notification means in the above example, and the icon 282 has a number obtained by adding 20 to the current intensity &Quot; 3 times " is displayed on the icon 283. In the second example, 'C +' is displayed in the alphabet icon 281 on the display 280, a number obtained by adding 20 to the currently set intensity is displayed on the icon 282, and '10 seconds' is displayed on the icon 283 Is displayed. On the other hand, through the speaker 263 which is a transmission notification means, pre-recorded voices ('electricity', 'boost', '20', '3' ) Or emit a relatively loud sound corresponding to an electrical stimulus for a number of times or for an application time with a volume proportional to the increased stimulation level.

Further, the voice command when the above-described training device tracking function (the function of illuminating the lighting means 155 of the animal training device 100 to confirm the position of the animal training device) is to be activated or deactivated as a voice command, Quot; ON " or " OFF ", and the parameters are not required.

When the activation or deactivation by the voice command of the training device tracking function is executed, the icon 285 of the animal training device of the display 280 correspondingly turns on or off, and the speaker 263 outputs the pre- Light 'or' light off ').

On the other hand, in the case of using the vibration stimulation or the sound stimulation as the kind of the stimulation, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the vibration stimulation and the sound stimulation can adjust the intensity, the number of times of application and the time. However, Stimulation or sound stimulation can be selected only on / off, and the intensity, number of times of application, and time can not be changed variously. Thus, depending on the stimulation mode, or when the user adds unnecessary or unfavorable parameters in the case where the parameters of the voice command are not needed, such as the activation or deactivation of the training device tracking function, the microprocessor of the remote controller 200, 200 ' 210 may ignore these parameters and execute voice commands.

Further, when the maximum value of the stimulation time or the number of times of stimulation is set or the lock function of fixing the stimulation level at a specific level is set, even if the opposite parameter is inputted, the voice command is changed and executed at the set maximum level or fixed level . Further, in this case, the user may be notified via the speaker 263 or the display 280 that the voice command is executed differently from the voice command.

As described above, the animal training system according to the present invention has been described. 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 embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention should not be limited to the narrower scope than the claims set forth below.

100 Animal training device
110 microprocessor
111 communication interface
113 Memory
120 Electric stimulation generator / applicator
130 Acoustic stimulus generator / emitter
140 Vibrating Stimulator / Stimulator
150 battery
151 Power switch
155 Lighting equipment
170 sensor
175 GPS module
180 wireless communication module
190 two-way transmitter
200,200 'remote controller
210 microprocessor
211 communication interface
213 Memory
220 Function buttons
230 Dial
240 wireless communication module
250 battery
251 Power switch
255 Beeper
260 Earphone-microphone set
261 microphone
263 speakers
270 GPS module
280 display
290 two-way receiver

Claims

An animal training device that is worn on an animal and applies stimulation to the animal, and a remote controller that is carried by a user and controls the animal training device, wherein the remote controller and the animal training device are configured to communicate by wireless communication In an animal training system,
The remote controller comprising:
A user selects a specific function among a plurality of stimulation modes among the plurality of stimulation modes or the plurality of functions provided by the animal training system to which the animal training apparatus is to be applied, A microphone configured to input the voice;
A wireless communication module for transmitting to the animal training device a control signal for executing a specific stimulation mode or a specific function corresponding to the voice of the user input by the microphone; And
And a microprocessor for decrypting a user's voice input by said microphone to generate said control signal and to control said wireless communication module to transmit said control signal.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the microphone is connected to a main body of the remote controller in a wired or wireless manner separately from the main body of the remote controller, and is configured to be wearable to a user's body or clothing.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein said remote controller further comprises transmission notification means for notifying a user that said control signal has been transmitted to said animal training device when said control signal has been transmitted to said animal training device.

The method of claim 3,
Wherein the transmission notification means is a speaker that emits a predetermined sound in accordance with the transmitted control signal.

The method of claim 3,
Wherein the transmission notification means is a display for displaying a predetermined visual symbol or character in accordance with the transmitted control signal.

The method according to claim 1,
The plurality of stimulation modes include a stimulus of the kind set by the currently set type or the voice command of the user for a predetermined period of time or a predetermined level of strength determined by the voice command of the user, And a stimulation mode to be applied for a time determined by the stimulation mode.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plurality of stimulation modes includes a unit stimulus applied for a predetermined time with a predetermined type or a strength determined by a user's voice command, Wherein the stimulation mode includes a stimulation mode in which the stimulation mode is intermittently applied a plurality of times by the number of times determined by the voice command of the user.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plurality of stimulation modes include a stimulus of a type determined by a currently selected type or a voice command of a user by a predetermined intensity or a strength determined by a voice command of the user, And a boost stimulation mode applied during a time period determined by a user's voice command.

The method according to claim 1,
The plurality of stimulation modes include a plurality of stimulation modes, wherein the intensity of the stimulus is set at 0 for a predetermined period of time or for a time determined by a voice command of the user, for a stimulus of a kind determined by the currently selected type or a voice command of the user And a ramp stimulation mode that applies a ramp stimulation mode that increases the intensity to an intensity determined by the user's voice command.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the animal training device comprises lighting means,
Wherein the plurality of functions include a function of lighting the illumination means by a voice command of a user.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plurality of functions include a setting function for receiving and storing voice commands of the user corresponding to the plurality of stimulation modes or the plurality of functions.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the remote controller further comprises a memory,
Wherein the microprocessor stores an operation history including the time at which the animal training device was operated and the stimulation mode at that time in the memory.