KR20190097429A - Smart mirror - Google Patents

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide a smart mirror, which displays the reflection of the front side of a user standing in front of the mirror, and in which, when the user turns around, a camera is operated by a sensor so as to film and store the reflection of the rear side of the user. Furthermore, when the user turns around again to face the front, the reflection of the rear side of the user which is stored in the mirror by a predetermined period is displayed, and, when the user retreats from the mirror, the reflection of the rear side of the user which is stored is deleted. To this end, the smart mirror according to the present invention comprises: an external frame; a mirror coupled to the external frame, and having at least a portion that can be penetrated; a data collecting unit installed at the external frame, and collecting image data generated after the reflection of the user is filmed; and a server composed of a data input unit receiving the image data collected by the data collecting unit, a storage unit storing the image data inputted by the data input unit, a recognizing unit recognizing the reflection of the user, a data output unit projecting the image data stored in the storage unit to the front side of the mirror, and a control unit controlling the data collecting unit and the data output unit such that the image data acquired by the data collecting unit may be displayed at the data output unit.

Description

Smart Mirror {SMART MIRROR}

The present invention relates to a smart mirror, and more particularly to a smart mirror that can conveniently display its back through the mirror.

The mirror is a very familiar object that has been used by mankind for a long time, and is mainly used to identify oneself. In other words, people see themselves through the mirror several times a day, which can only be checked in real time, and cannot be stored. Recently, due to the development of the camera function, taking a self-portrait, you can not only check yourself in real time, but also save it for later checking.

However, it is cumbersome to take a self-portrait using the camera you carry every time with the intention of recording yourself. Accordingly, by providing a camera device in the mirror, a method of taking a picture when the user reflects his / her appearance on the mirror has been proposed.

As such, a mirror equipped with a camera device is generally referred to as a smart mirror or a digital mirror (hereinafter referred to as a smart mirror).

In general, the smart mirror has a structure in which an image or a video photographed by a camera is obtained, stored in a storage device or a memory, and then displayed as a display device.

In addition, the smart mirror is connected to the Internet, combining the various product information with the acquired image or video information, or overlapping the acquired image and the virtual image to provide a very diverse information to the user to induce the purchase of goods Have.

Typical functions of such smart mirrors are interworking with app programs, SNS transmission, face recognition system, website interworking function, custom design provision function, brand logo insertion function, video editing function, advertisement production function, kiosk or stand and mound function. It has a variety of functions.

To date, Smart Mirrors have been independently operated in the high-end apparel store with a display of at least 42 inches and up to 70 inches, a support stand and a movable pedestal with wheels, and serve as a multifunctional display that provides various advertising functions to customers. I'm doing it.

However, smart mirrors have the following problems.

Smart mirrors have a wide variety of functions that are intended to provide users with a variety of information through displays using various information technologies, rather than the fundamental functions of mirrors to identify undistorted images through mirrors.

In other words, as smart technology is transformed, it provides a function as another information display display, but is not a mirror as a simple function of reflecting and checking itself. Therefore, the size is large and heavy in the form of a kiosk and the installation place is limited. That is, there is a problem that can not be installed in various places where a mirror is required.

In addition, the smart mirror has a high risk of exposing the user's personal information. That is, in order to store the captured image and provide customized information, the provision of personal information is inevitable. The captured images or videos may be exposed to the Internet and abused regardless of the user's intention. Images and videos are also important personal information, and the user only uses the smart mirror as a simple mirror, but there is a problem that there is a risk of unwanted exposure of personal information.

On the other hand, since the smart mirror includes a function as an information providing display rather than a mirror function, the user may provide excessive information that the user does not want in the mirror, and thus there is a problem that the manufacturing cost of the smart mirror is expensive. In addition, there are limitations in size and weight, so there are many limitations in the installation location.

Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve the above-described demands, the object of which is to display the front of the user standing in front of the mirror, the camera is operated by the sensor when the user turns around the back of the user Shoot and save, and when the user turns to the front again, displays the rear view of the user stored from the mirror for a predetermined time, and when the user moves away from the mirror, the smart mirror that deletes the stored user's back To provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the smart mirror according to the present invention, the outer frame; A mirror coupled to the outer frame and capable of transmitting at least a portion thereof; A data collector installed in the outer frame and collecting image data generated by photographing a user's appearance; And a data input unit for receiving the image data collected by the data collection unit, a storage unit for storing the image data input by the data input unit, an identification unit for identifying the appearance of the user, and a storage unit in the storage unit. A control unit for controlling the data output unit for projecting image data to the front of the mirror, the data collection unit, and the data output unit so that the image data obtained by the data collection unit is displayed on the data output unit. It includes a server having.

Further, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, the image data is image data or image data.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, at least one data collection unit is installed in the outer frame.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when one of the data collector is installed in the outer frame, the lens further comprises an adjustable lens to prevent distortion of the image data according to the position of the data collector.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the plurality of data collectors are installed in the outer frame, the plurality of image data received from the data input unit from the plurality of data collectors are combined and generated at the same time. And a data correction unit for correcting distortion of the image data.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the image data is the image data, when the user located in front of the mirror is turned back, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, by operating the data collection unit of the user Image data obtained by photographing the back is stored in the storage unit.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the user turns toward the mirror, the identification unit identifies a change of the user, and the rear of the user stored in the storage unit for a predetermined time by the control unit. The data output unit displays the captured image data.

Further, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the image data is image data, the data collecting unit photographs the user located in front of the mirror in real time, and when the user turns around, the identification unit detects the change of the user. And storing the image data obtained by photographing the back of the user in the storage unit.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the user turns toward the mirror, the identification unit identifies a change of the user, and the rear of the user stored in the storage unit for a predetermined time by the control unit. The data output unit displays the captured image data.

In addition, in the smart mirror according to the present invention, when the user located in front of the mirror is away from the mirror, the image data of the user stored in the storage unit is deleted.

According to the present invention, the front of the user standing in front of the mirror is displayed, and when the user turns back, the camera is operated by the sensor to take a picture of the back of the user and save, and when the user turns to the front again a predetermined time As long as the display of the user's back has been stored from the mirror, and the user moves away from the mirror, the stored user's back has the effect of providing a smart mirror.

1 (a) is a view showing a state in which one camera is included in a smart mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 (b) is a plurality of smart mirrors in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention Drawing showing the camera included.
2 is a system configuration diagram showing a configuration for the operation of the smart mirror according to the present invention.
3 (a) and 3 (b) are views showing a state of a user using a smart mirror according to the present invention.

As the inventive concept allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the written description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, it should be understood to include all transformations, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, the terms "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, action, component, part, or combination thereof described on the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, components, or a combination thereof.

In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

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

1 (a) is a view showing a state in which one camera is included in a smart mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 (b) is a plurality of smart mirrors in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention This is a view showing a camera included.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention includes an outer frame 20, a mirror 10, and a data collecting unit 30.

Here, the outer frame 20 forms a skeleton of the smart mirror 100. The outer frame 20 penetrates the inside, and is formed in the form of a frame only on the outer side. For example, the outer frame 20 has various shapes such as a square shape, a circle shape, an ellipse shape, and the like. The outer frame 20 is provided with a mirror 10, a server 200, a data collection unit 30, and the like.

In addition, the outer frame 20 may be provided to be inclined upward from the ground. This makes it easier for the user 300 standing in front of the smart mirror 100 to check his or her own appearance reflected on the mirror, and at the same time, the angle of the data collector 30 to be described later is raised together with the user 300. ) So that the whole picture can be captured more accurately.

In addition, the mirror 10 is inserted into the penetrated interior of the outer frame 20. The mirror 10 is coupled to the outer frame 20 and at least a portion thereof may be transmitted. That is, the mirror 10 is installed inside the outer frame 20, and reflects and reflects the image of the user 300 and at the same time displays an image of the data output unit 260 located at the rear of the mirror 10. can do. The mirror 10 may be configured as a special mirror for output having some transmissive function, or may be a structure in which a mirror film is stacked on the entire surface of the data output unit 260. In the present embodiment, the mirror 10 has a structure in which at least a portion thereof can be transmitted.

The data collector 30 collects image data generated by photographing the user 300. The data collection unit 30 is installed in the outer frame 20. The data collection unit 30 is an apparatus capable of capturing an image or an image, and includes at least one camera installed in the outer frame 20. In the present embodiment, the data collection unit 30 is installed above the mirror 10. In addition, the data collection unit 30 is installed in a direction inclined downward with respect to the ground to take a picture of the user 300 in front. Of course, the data collection unit 30 does not need to be unconditionally coupled to the top of the mirror 10, but may be located behind the mirror 10. That is, the data collector 30 is hidden from the mirror 10, but may be installed to capture image data of the user 10 in front of the mirror 10 behind the mirror 10. When viewed from the outside, the mirror 10, but inside the light can be installed so that you can check the external image.

In addition, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when one data collector 30 is installed in the outer frame 20, in order to prevent distortion of image data according to the position of the data collector 30. The lens 40 may further include an adjustable lens 40.

That is, when one data collector 30 is installed on the outer frame 20, the lens 40 is further included in the camera module of the data collector 30. In this case, the lens 40 serves to prevent distortion of the image data according to the position of the data collection unit 30.

Finally, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, the image data is image data or image data. That is, the data collection unit 30 may capture the user's state as a video or an image. As described above, when the user 300 photographs the image of the user 300 or the image data, the operation method of the smart mirror 100 described later is different. This will be explained in more detail later.

2 is a system configuration diagram showing a configuration for the operation of the smart mirror according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the smart mirror according to the present invention has a data collector 30 and a server 200.

Here, the server 200 includes a data input unit 210, a storage unit 230, an identification unit 240, a data output unit 260, and a controller 250.

The data input unit 210 serves to receive image data collected by the data collection unit 30. In addition, the storage unit 230 stores the image data input by the data input unit 210. On the other hand, the identification unit 240 serves to identify the appearance of the user 300. The data output unit 260 projects the image data stored in the storage unit 230 toward the front of the mirror 10. In this case, unlike the drawing, the data output unit 260 may be formed in the same or similar size as the mirror 10. Finally, the controller 250 controls the data collector 30 and the data output unit 260 to control the image data acquired by the data collector 30 to be displayed on the data output unit 260. Do this.

The server 200 is installed behind the mirror 10 or behind the outer frame 20.

Here, the data input unit 210 receives the image data collected by the data collection unit 30 and transmits the received image data to the storage unit 230. That is, it plays a role of inputting and outputting data.

The storage unit 230 receives and stores the image data transmitted by the data input unit 210. On the other hand, the identification unit 240 serves to identify the appearance of the user 300. For example, the user 300 located in front of the mirror 10 may turn back in the opposite direction of the mirror 10, or the user 300 standing back may identify an operation of turning back in the direction of the mirror 10. In addition, the user 300 identifies the movement away from the mirror 10. By identifying the operation of the user 300 as described above, the controller 250 causes the image data to be processed according to the situation.

The data output unit 260 projects the image data stored in the storage unit 230 toward the front of the mirror 10.

On the other hand, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the plurality of data collector 30 is installed in the outer frame 20, the plurality of data received from the data collector 30 from the plurality of data input unit 210 And a data correction unit 220 for combining the image data of the image data and correcting the distortion of the image data generated at the time of the image data.

Of course, the data collection unit 30 is installed on the outer frame 20, it may be composed of a lower camera installed on the lower portion of the outer frame 20, an upper camera installed on the upper side, side cameras respectively installed on both sides. . This is to photograph the user 300 from more various angles.

More precisely, the upper camera may be installed in the downwardly inclined direction, and the lower camera may be installed in the upwardly inclined direction. In addition, the pair of side cameras may be installed to be inclined toward the center of the mirror 10, that is, toward the user 300. Through this, all the individual cameras are installed in a direction inclined toward the user 300, so that more accurate shooting is possible.

At this time, the data collection unit 30 can automatically adjust the angle. The data collector 30 may be connected to a driving source (not shown) such as a motor so that the angle may be automatically changed according to the operation of the driving source. If the data collector 30 is adjusted to an optimal angle, the controller 250 stores the set angle of the data collector 30 in the storage 230 so that the data collector 30 may be a user ( You can also remember the composition that best captures 300). That is, when the other user 300 is located in front of the mirror 10, the data collection unit 30 automatically adjusts the composition for best photographing the user 300.

As described above, when combining the plurality of image data received from the plurality of data collection units 30 to the data input unit 210, overlapping regions are generated. As described above, the distortion of the overlapping area of the image data is corrected by the data correcting unit 220 and then stored in the storage unit 230.

Finally, Figures 3 (a) and 3 (b) are views showing the appearance of a user using the smart mirror according to the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the image data is the image data, when the user 300 located in front of the mirror 10 turns around, the identification unit The 240 identifies the change of the user 300, and stores the image data obtained by photographing the back of the user 300 by operating the data collector 30 and storing the image data obtained in the storage unit 230.

In addition, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the user turns toward the mirror, the identification unit 240 identifies the change of the user 300, and the storage unit (for a predetermined time by the controller 250) The data output unit 260 displays image data of the back of the user 300 stored in the 230.

On the other hand, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the image data is image data, the data collection unit 30 takes a picture of the user 300 located in front of the mirror 10 in real time. At this time, when the user 300 is turned back, the identification unit 240 identifies the change of the user 300, and the data collection unit 30 stores the image data obtained by photographing the rear of the user 300. 230).

In addition, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the user 300 is turned back toward the mirror 10, the identification unit 240 identifies the change of the user 300, and the control unit 250 predetermines the change. The data output unit 260 displays image data of the back of the user 300 stored in the storage unit 230 for a predetermined time.

Lastly, in the smart mirror 100 according to the present invention, when the user 300 positioned in front of the mirror 10 moves away from the mirror 10, an image of the user 300 stored in the storage 230 is stored. Delete the data.

As a result, when the user 300 moves away from the mirror 10, the captured image or video is deleted, thereby preventing unwanted exposure of personal information.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and changes without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10 mirror
20: outer frame
30: data collection unit
40 lens
100: smart mirror
200: server
210: data input unit
220: data correction unit
230: storage unit
240: identification unit
250: control unit
260: data output unit
300: user

Claims (10)

Outer frame;
A mirror coupled to the outer frame and capable of transmitting at least a portion thereof;
A data collector installed in the outer frame and collecting image data generated by photographing a user's appearance; And
A data input unit for receiving image data collected by the data collection unit;
A storage unit for storing image data input by the data input unit;
Identification unit for identifying the appearance of the user,
A data output unit for projecting image data stored in the storage unit to the front of the mirror;
And a server having a control unit which controls the data collection unit and the data output unit to display the image data obtained by the data collection unit on the data output unit. The method of claim 1,
And the image data is image data or image data. The method of claim 2,
The smart mirror is provided with one or more data collection unit in the outer frame. The method of claim 3, wherein
When the one data collector is installed in the outer frame, the smart mirror further comprises an adjustable lens to prevent distortion of the image data according to the position of the data collector. The method of claim 3, wherein
When the plurality of data collectors are installed in the outer frame, the data correction unit combines a plurality of image data received from the plurality of data collectors from the data input unit and corrects distortion of the image data generated during the combination. Smart mirror containing more. The method of claim 2,
If the image data is image data,
When the user located in front of the mirror is turned back, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and operates the data collector to store the image data obtained by photographing the back of the user in the storage unit. The method of claim 6,
When the user turns to the mirror, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and the data output unit records image data of the rear of the user stored in the storage unit for a predetermined time by the controller. Smart mirror to show. The method of claim 2,
If the image data is image data,
The data collector photographs the user located in front of the mirror in real time,
When the user turns back, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and the smart collecting unit stores the image data obtained by photographing the back of the user in the storage unit. The method of claim 8,
When the user turns back toward the mirror, the identification unit identifies the change of the user, and the data output unit records image data of the rear of the user stored in the storage unit for a predetermined time by the controller. Smart mirror to show. The method of claim 2,
And a smart mirror to delete image data of the user stored in the storage unit when the user located in front of the mirror moves away from the mirror.

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