KR20200134125A - platform-based education system and education method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and a method for platform-based education. The system includes blocks and a terminal communicating with the blocks. The blocks include: a first block including a sensor unit for receiving the input of a first command from a user; a second block including a communication unit for receiving a second command from the terminal; a third block including an output unit outputting first information based on one or both of the first command and the second command; and a fourth block including a control unit controlling the operation of the first to third blocks. The terminal includes: a display unit displaying a tool programming block coding for the second command; and a terminal communication unit transmitting the second command determined through the block coding of the tool to the blocks.

Description

Platform-based education system and education method}

The present invention relates to a platform-based education system and education method. Specifically, the present invention relates to a creative fusion education kit based on 3E (Easy, Enjoy, Education) platform, and it is possible to combine and disassemble the kit in various forms, and block coding education is possible through interlocking of control applications and kits. It is possible and relates to a platform-based education system and education method using kits that can be used not only in education but also in daily life.

Block coding is an educational software used in coding education, and block coding is evaluated as having a higher educational effect than text coding.

In block coding, drag-and-drop method (using a mouse or finger to select an item in one program, then moving the mouse to another location in the program or to another program according to the dragging operation (drag), then the button of the mouse You can use the method to move the item by releasing it.

In addition, you can intuitively find out what code should go into the block shape.

Also, through block coding, you can create an interesting program with just a simple combination.

Block coding enables effective learning centered on computational thinking skills without knowing difficult computer language grammars, so students can learn to code easily and in a fun way, reducing resistance to programming languages.

The representative block coding is Scratch, a graphic-based educational programming language developed by MIT Media Lab in 2007. You can create various programs by coding the moving and interacting characters of sprites into blocks, and education is available in more than 40 languages around the world. It is provided and is also available in Korean.

On the other hand, block coding such as Scratch has three main characteristics.

First, online/offline use is possible. Both Scratch and Entry can be coded online, and if you download the offline version in advance, you can use it without an internet connection.

Next, you can apply the sharing function. In other words, you can view programs created by other people on each homepage and share your own programs.

Also, connection with hardware is possible. You can create a program by connecting various hardware, and representative hardware that can be connected is Pico Board, Lego, Wedo, and Arduino.

I can code anywhere and anytime, and I can develop my program by referring to programs made by other people, and I can express many things by connecting to hardware, so block coding is beyond educational coding method to expand thinking and express one's thoughts. It is developing as a means to be able to.

On the other hand, from 2018 to 2019, software education in elementary and secondary schools has become mandatory in Korea.

Software (SW) education is mandatory in middle school in 2018 and in elementary school in 2019.

Although informatization education was already in progress, this is a result of the global trend of shifting importance from technical application education based on ICT (Information and Communication Technology) to SW education.

From now on, you will learn the ability to control computers through coding rather than education using computers such as Excel and Word.

In the United States, a country of Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, Google, and Facebook, the president is also betting the future of the country in coding education, and non-profit organizations such as'Code.org' and MIT's'Scratch' are leading the state's support. Coding education is spreading to elementary, middle, and high school students on their backs, and in Korea, public-private partnerships are also working to maximize logic/creativity through coding using computer language for students through open platforms such as'Entry'. .

(1) KR20140025858A (2) KR1764744B1 (3) CN104866066

The present invention is to provide a platform-based education system and education method to users.

Specifically, the present invention relates to a creative convergence educational kit based on 3E (Easy, Enjoy, Education) platform, and it is possible to combine and disassemble the kit in various forms, and block coding education is possible through interlocking of control applications and kits. It is possible and aims to provide users with a platform-based education system and education method using kits that can be used in daily life as well as education.

Meanwhile, the technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems that are not mentioned are clearly to those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the following description. It will be understandable.

In a system including a plurality of blocks and a terminal communicating with the plurality of blocks, which is an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above technical problem, the plurality of blocks include: a sensor unit for receiving a first command from a user A first block containing; A second block including a communication unit for receiving a second command from the terminal; A third block including an output unit configured to output first information based on at least one of the first command and the second command; And a fourth block including a control unit for controlling the operation of the first block to the third block; wherein the terminal includes a display unit on which a tool for programming block coding for the second command is displayed ; And a terminal communication unit that transmits the determined second command to the plurality of blocks through block coding of the tool.

In addition, the sensor unit may include a button unit, a dial unit, a voice input unit, a temperature sensing unit, a humidity sensing unit, an illuminance sensing unit, a gyroscope, an ultrasonic sensing unit, and a proximity sensor unit.

In addition, the communication unit and the terminal communication unit communicate based on short-range communication or long-distance communication, and the short-range communication includes Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared communication (IrDA, infrared Data Association), UWB ( Ultra-Wideband) and ZigBee, and the long-distance communication includes WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), and HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access). Can include.

In addition, the output unit may include a DC motor unit, a servo motor unit, an RGB LED, a speaker, and an LCD.

In addition, when the output unit is the RGB LED and the third block is plural, at least one of the first command and the second command includes shape information and color information, and displays a light emission shape according to the shape information. To do this, at least one of the plurality of RGB LEDs, which is a first RGB LED, may emit light, and each of the first RGB LEDs may emit light with a color determined according to the color information.

In addition, the shape information may include at least one of a text and an image, and the size of the shape information may change over time.

In addition, at least one of the first command and the second command may further include a plurality of light emission pattern information including at least one light emission shape and light emission color, and time information to which the plurality of light emission patterns are applied.

In addition, each of the plurality of blocks further includes an interface unit on at least one surface, and a connector electrically and structurally connected to the interface unit to electrically and structurally connect each of the plurality of blocks; I can.

In addition, the entire area of the display unit of the terminal is divided into a plurality of areas, a first area of the plurality of areas displays a plurality of block coding categories for programming on the tool, and the plurality of block coding categories When the user selects the first block coding category, a plurality of candidate blocks capable of performing the first block coding category function may be displayed in a second region of the plurality of regions.

In addition, when the user selects a first candidate block from among the plurality of candidate blocks, a preview showing a result of the first candidate block in advance may be displayed in a third region of the plurality of regions.

In addition, while the preview is displayed, the user may be able to change a setting value for the first candidate block.

Further, in a fourth area of the plurality of areas, a flow chart for creating the second command is displayed, and when the user selects the first element among a plurality of elements constituting the flow chart, the first The first candidate block may be disposed on the element.

In addition, a text coding value corresponding to the flow chart may be additionally displayed in a fifth area of the plurality of areas.

In addition, when the flow chart is completed, a preview showing a result according to the completed flow chart in advance may be additionally displayed in the third area.

In addition, when a problem exists in at least a part of the flow chart and the result cannot be displayed, additional information indicating the problem may be displayed in the third area.

In addition, at least some of the completed flow chart, the preview result, and additional information notifying the problem may be shared with the outside through the terminal communication unit.

In addition, the second command may include the completed flow chart.

The present invention can provide a platform-based education system and education method to a user.

Specifically, the present invention relates to a creative convergence educational kit based on 3E (Easy, Enjoy, Education) platform, and it is possible to combine and disassemble the kit in various forms, and block coding education is possible through interlocking of control applications and kits. It is possible, and it is possible to provide a platform-based education system and education method to users using kits that can be used in daily life as well as education.

In addition, through the present invention, a kit for coding education that can be driven alone can be provided, and a kit that can be used not only in education but also in daily life can be provided.

In addition, the kit according to the present invention can be implemented to enable individual control of various colors and respective RGB LED modules, and can be implemented to enable wireless control through a smartphone using Bluetooth, and the brightness of lighting through block coding And it is possible to adjust the color pattern.

In addition, in the present invention, it is possible to DIY a desired shape by combining several RGB LED modules to the main module, and variously apply and change colors.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to create a self-blocking program, and it is also possible to create a general app for Android-based lighting control.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to develop an App production curriculum for controlling lighting of an educational kit using an App Inventor, and a block coding curriculum for controlling an educational kit can be developed.

After all, according to the present invention, coding education is possible by block coding, DIY assembly is possible in various forms, smartphone control is possible, wiring and assembly are simple, and can be used in daily life in a DIY mood.

In addition, the present invention is configured to enable block coding after pre-combining blocks in a program (3D block circuit image) before proceeding with block coding, and a problem part when producing the circuit connection through a 3D virtual image as a preview Can provide a preview function that suggests warnings and solutions.

In addition, in the present invention, it is possible to provide a function to share a result with other people by sharing a preview (circuit block) produced by the user and coding block data with each other.

In addition, the present invention provides a step-by-step function in which intermediate and intermediate quiz solving proceeds as a system that can be followed one by one by providing block coding and preview (circuit block) drawings for each difficulty level with a function like a tutorial. This is possible.

In addition, the present invention is equipped with a mechanical device specialized for each function as a function that can directly manufacture various home appliances by DIY, attaching parts and sensors, and changing the operation directly by coding and using it in real daily life other than for educational purposes. You can provide this possible function.

On the other hand, the effects obtainable in the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description. Will be able to

1A is a data for coding education related to the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a data for explaining block coding.
FIG. 2A shows an example of a C language-based coding education program and a block-type coding education program related to the present invention, and FIG. 2B shows an example of a conventional hardware product.
3 is a block diagram of a platform-based educational system proposed by the present invention.
4 shows a block diagram of a block applied to the system of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a terminal applied to the system of the present invention.
4A and 4B illustrate a specific example of a lighting device and a terminal applied to the system of the present invention, and a coupling relationship thereof.
5 is a diagram for explaining three technical features that can be provided through a system including a terminal and a lighting device in connection with the present invention.
6 shows an example of a block in relation to the present invention.
7A and 7B illustrate an example to which an RGB LED block is applied in relation to the present invention.
8 shows an example of each block providing various functions in connection with the present invention.
9A illustrates an example of a connector connecting a plurality of blocks described in FIG. 8, and FIG. 9B illustrates an example in which a plurality of blocks are connected through a connector.
10 shows an example of a method of coding on a display unit of a terminal having a network formed with a plurality of blocks.
11 is a flowchart illustrating a preview function proposed by the present invention.
12 is a flow chart illustrating the sharing and step by step functions proposed by the present invention.

Coding education

1A is a data for coding education related to the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a data for explaining block coding.

Referring to FIG. 1A, coding (software) education has been compulsory for elementary schools from 2019 and from 2018 to middle and high schools.

Although informatization education was already in progress, this is a result of the global trend of shifting importance from technical application education based on ICT (Information and Communication Technology) to SW education.

From now on, you will learn the ability to control computers through coding rather than education using computers such as Excel and Word.

In the United States, a country of Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, Google, and Facebook, the president is also betting the future of the country in coding education, and non-profit organizations such as'Code.org' and MIT's'Scratch' are leading the state's support. Coding education is spreading to elementary, middle, and high school students on their backs, and in Korea, public-private partnerships are also working to maximize logic/creativity through coding using computer language for students through open platforms such as'Entry'. .

Accordingly, interest in block coding is increasing. Referring to FIG. 1B, block coding is an educational software used in coding education, and block coding is evaluated as having a higher educational effect than text coding.

In block coding, drag-and-drop method (using a mouse or finger to select an item in one program, then moving the mouse to another location in the program or to another program according to the dragging operation (drag), then the button of the mouse You can use the method to move the item by releasing it.

In addition, you can intuitively find out what code should go into the block shape.

Also, through block coding, you can create an interesting program with just a simple combination.

Block coding enables effective learning centered on computational thinking skills without knowing difficult computer language grammars, so students can learn to code easily and in a fun way, reducing resistance to programming languages.

The representative block coding is Scratch, a graphic-based educational programming language developed by MIT Media Lab in 2007. You can create various programs by coding the moving and interacting characters of sprites into blocks, and education is available in more than 40 languages around the world. It is provided and is also available in Korean.

On the other hand, block coding such as Scratch has three main characteristics.

First, online/offline use is possible. Both Scratch and Entry can be coded online, and if you download the offline version in advance, you can use it without an internet connection.

Next, you can apply the sharing function. In other words, you can view programs created by other people on each homepage and share your own programs.

Also, connection with hardware is possible. You can create a program by connecting various hardware, and representative hardware that can be connected is Pico Board, Lego, Wedo, and Arduino.

I can code anywhere and anytime, I can develop my program by referring to programs made by other people, and I can express many things by connecting to hardware, so block coding is more than an educational coding method to expand thinking and express one's own thoughts. It is developing as a means to be able to.

Problems of conventional software and hardware related to coding education

FIG. 2A shows an example of a C language-based coding education program and a block-type coding education program related to the present invention, and FIG. 2B shows an example of a conventional hardware product.

First, referring to (a) of FIG. 2A, an example of a C language-based coding education program is shown, and a program capable of interworking with open source hardware such as Arduino is shown.

Next, referring to (b) of FIG. 2A, an example of a coding education program is shown, and a coding education program in the form of a block is shown.

Representatively, various block-type coding education programs such as Scratch, Antry, Cordu, Mblock, and App Inventor have been released, and video graphics are sequentially applied through coding in a computer to check the movement and to understand the principle.

On the other hand, referring to (a) of FIG. 2B, as a hardware type of an existing product, a product family in which the wiring process is simplified is shown, and referring to (b), a product line having a complicated circuit configuration due to the need for wiring is shown.

At this time, there is a problem in that it is difficult to drive the product group with a simple circuit configuration as shown in (a).

In addition, a product group having a complex circuit configuration as shown in (b) has a problem that wiring design is complex.

Therefore, there is a growing need for a product that can be used as an educational kit and can be used as a play, and that can be made and disassembled repeatedly.

Platform-based education system

In the present invention, in order to solve the above problem, it is intended to provide a platform-based education system and education method to a user.

That is, in the present invention, it is intended to provide users with a kit that can be used in daily life as well as a coding education kit and education that can be driven alone.

Specifically, the present invention relates to a creative convergence educational kit based on 3E (Easy, Enjoy, Education) platform, and it is possible to combine and disassemble the kit in various forms, and block coding education is possible through interlocking of control applications and kits. It is possible and aims to provide users with a platform-based education system and education method using kits that can be used in daily life as well as education.

3 is a block diagram of a platform-based educational system proposed by the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the education system 1 according to the present invention may include a user terminal 100 and a plurality of blocks 200 used as a teaching kit.

First, the user terminal 100 supports the software to perform coating training in conjunction with the plurality of blocks 200.

Here, the user terminal 100 may be configured such that a terminal such as a personal computer, a notebook computer, or a mobile phone can perform various functions. Examples of such various functions include a data and voice communication function, a function of taking a picture or video through a camera, a function of recording a voice, a function of playing a music file through a speaker system, and a function of displaying an image or video.

Some terminals include an additional function to play a game, and some terminals are implemented as multimedia devices. Moreover, recent terminals can watch video or television programs by receiving broadcast or multicast signals.

In general, the user terminal 100 may be divided into a mobile/portable terminal and a stationary terminal according to whether or not it is movable. Again, the mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether the user can directly carry it.

As the functions of the user terminal 100 are diversified, the user terminal 100 is in the form of a multimedia player equipped with complex functions such as, for example, taking photos or videos, playing music or video files, and receiving games and broadcasts. Is implemented as

In order to support and increase the function of the user terminal 100, it may be considered to improve the structural part and/or the software part of the terminal.

Next, the plurality of blocks 200 may be coupled and separated from each other, and may provide different functions.

For example, the plurality of blocks 200 may include various colors and respective RGB LED modules, and may be individually controlled through communication with the user terminal 100.

In particular, the user may be able to adjust the brightness and color pattern of the lighting by the plurality of blocks 200 based on block coding through the terminal 100.

That is, the user can produce their own block coding program through the terminal 100, and apply the block coding curriculum for controlling the education kit by linking the kit produced by the plurality of blocks 200 and the program of the terminal 100 This is possible.

Meanwhile, the plurality of blocks 200 and the user terminal 100 may exchange data with each other through wireless communication, short-range communication, or wired communication.

As the wireless communication technology that can be used here, WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), etc. may be used. have.

In addition, as a technology for short range communication, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

Hereinafter, prior to describing specific technical features of the present invention, a plurality of blocks 200 and a user terminal 100 applied to the system 1 of the present invention will be described in detail.

Multiple blocks applied to educational kits

4 is a block diagram of a block applied to the system of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, a plurality of blocks 200 according to the present invention include a wireless communication unit 210, a sensing unit 220, an output unit 230, a battery 240, an interface unit 250, and a memory 260. , A controller 270, a connector 280, and the like.

However, since the components shown in FIG. 4 are not essential, a terminal having more components or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

First, the wireless communication unit 210 communicates with the outside through short-range communication by the short-range communication unit 211 or by the long-distance communication unit 212.

As short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

Further, as a telecommunication technology, wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), and High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) may be used.

Next, the sensing unit 220 is a button unit 221, a dial unit 222, a voice input unit 223, a temperature sensing unit 224, a humidity sensing unit 225, an illuminance sensing unit 226, a gyroscope 227, an ultrasonic sensing unit 228, a proximity sensor unit 229, and the like.

First, the button unit 221 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the block.

The button unit 221 may be composed of a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (positive pressure/electrostatic), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

Next, the dial unit 222, like the button unit 221, has a configuration in which the user generates input data for controlling the operation of the block and can be adjusted by turning the dial.

In addition, the voice input unit 223 is also referred to as a sound sensor here, and is a sensor that detects surrounding sound.

In addition, the temperature sensing unit 224 is used to automate temperature management by detecting a temperature change with a sensor that responds to a change in temperature.

The temperature sensor 224 is a sensor that senses heat and generates an electrical signal, and is generally divided into a contact type and a non-contact type. The contact type measures a temperature value by directly contacting an actual object to be measured, and the non-contact type measures a heat ray radiated from an object. That's how to do it.

In addition, the humidity sensing unit 225 is a sensor that electrically detects humidity by using a property in which resistance values and dielectric constants of organic polymers or ceramics change due to water vapor in the air.

In addition, the illuminance sensing unit 226 is a sensor that senses the degree of illuminance caused by surrounding light.

In addition, the gyroscope 227 is also referred to as a gyro sensor, and is a technology used for position measurement and direction setting, as a concept using the mechanical motion of a rotating object.

In addition, the ultrasonic sensing unit 228 refers to a sensor that detects distance, thickness, motion, etc. by using characteristics of ultrasonic waves or generating ultrasonic waves.

An ultrasonic sensor used to detect an object in a robot or u-sensor and measure distance. It generates and detects sound. When applying a piezoelectricity element and a high voltage pulse of a material having a specific crystal structure, electrostatic attraction There is an electrostatic effect method in which vibration is generated by.

In addition, the proximity sensor unit 229 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays without mechanical contact. Proximity sensors have a longer lifespan and higher utilization than contact sensors.

Examples of the proximity sensor 229 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, an infrared proximity sensor, and the like. When the touch screen is capacitive, it is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, the output unit 230 is for generating an output related to the visual, auditory or tactile sense, and this includes a DC motor unit 231, a servo motor unit 232, RGB LED 233, a speaker 234, LCD 235 and the like may be included.

First, the DC motor unit 231 operates on the opposite principle of the generator. The DC motor 231 converts electrical energy into a force that can move an object, and converts electricity into motion by converting electrical energy into mechanical energy by connecting a generator that generates electricity and a machine that creates motion. It is possible, and this is the basic principle of the DC (direct current) motor 231.

Next, the servo motor unit 232 refers to an electric motor used to change the voltage input into a rotation angle in an automatic control structure or an automatic balancing instrument.

Two-phase AC servomotors or DC servomotors are used, and those made especially small are called micromotors.

In the most used two-phase AC servomotors, the main winding is directly _excited with a power frequency or constant voltage E _r of 400 cycles, and the amplified input signal voltage E _c is fed into the control winding.

At this time, the motor rotates until E _c = 0, and the direction of rotation is determined by the phase of E _c with respect to E _r , so using this property, the controller of the general control mechanism and the perturbation resistance of the automatic balancing instrument are moved. Used to

DC servomotors have the same principle and structure as ordinary DC motors, and they only have a thin and long rotor.

The current of either field or armature is made constant, and the amplified input signal is put in the other. It is suitable for large-capacity, especially speed-controlled devices, but requires DC current, DC amplification, and commutator, and is not used very much because maintenance is inconvenient.

As the servomotor 232, it is required that the starting voltage is small, the torque is large, and the inertia of the rotating shaft is small so that the stop and reverse can be performed quickly.

In addition, the RGB LED 233 is composed of a plurality of LEDs that display colors using red, green, and blue as the three primary colors of light.

RGB LED 233 is an abbreviation of light emitting diode, and is a semiconductor device that emits light by passing a current through a compound such as gallium arsenide.

The LED emits light by injecting minority carriers (electrons or holes) using the p-n junction structure of m semiconductor and recombining them.

As the efficiency of converting electric energy into light energy is high, energy can be saved up to 90%, and it is attracting attention as a next-generation light source that can replace incandescent and fluorescent lamps with only 5% energy efficiency.

LEDs have a structure in which positive charged particles called electrons and holes combine at the center of this electrode to emit photons of light when a current passes through a conductive material with an electrode attached to the top. It changes.

In addition, in the present invention, an RGB LED 233 that displays RGB (red, green, blue) is used.

RGB (red, green, blue) is a method of displaying colors using red, green, and blue as three primary colors of light, and a plurality of RGB LEDs 233 according to the present invention may be provided.

In addition, the speaker 234 refers to an acoustic device that converts an electric signal into vibration of a diaphragm and generates a small wave in air to radiate sound waves.

In addition, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 235 is a liquid crystal display device, which is an electric device that converts various electrical information generated from various devices into visual information by using a change in liquid crystal transmittance according to an applied voltage.

The LCD 235 is a flat panel display widely used because it does not have self-luminescence and needs backlighting, but it consumes little power and is portable and convenient.

Meanwhile, the battery 240 receives the charged power under the control of the controller 270 and supplies power required for the operation of each component.

In addition, the interface unit 250 serves as a passage for all external devices connected to the plurality of blocks 200. The interface unit 250 receives data from an external device, receives power and transmits it to each component inside the terminal, or transmits data inside the terminal to an external device. For example, a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, an audio input/output (I/O) port, A video input/output (I/O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 250.

In addition, the memory 260 is a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory, etc.). ), RAM (Random Access Memory, RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory, ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), Magnetic It may include at least one type of storage medium among memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk.

In addition, the control unit 270 generally controls the overall operation of the plurality of blocks 200.

The control unit 270 may be implemented in a recording medium that can be read by a computer or a similar device using software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to hardware implementation, the control unit 270 includes application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and processors. processors), controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing other functions.

According to software implementation, the control unit 270 may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein. The software code can be implemented as a software application written in an appropriate programming language.

Finally, the connector 280 provides a function of connecting between the plurality of blocks 200, and will be described later in detail based on FIG. 9A.

User terminal

5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a terminal applied to the system of the present invention.

5, the terminal 100 according to the present invention includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio/video (A/V) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. ), a memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like.

However, since the components shown in FIG. 5 are not essential, a terminal having more components or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between a terminal and a wireless communication system or between a terminal and a network in which the terminal is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short-range communication module 114, and a location information module 115. .

The broadcast reception module 111 receives a broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information, or a server that receives and transmits a previously-generated broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information to a terminal. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal in a form in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or an Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 includes, for example, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), Media Forward Link Only (MediaFLO), and Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB-H). -Handheld), ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial), and other digital broadcasting systems can be used to receive digital broadcasting signals. Of course, the broadcast reception module 111 may be configured to be suitable for not only the digital broadcasting system described above, but also other broadcasting systems.

The broadcast signal and/or broadcast related information received through the broadcast reception module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include a voice call signal, a video call signal, or various types of data according to transmission/reception of text/multimedia messages.

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built-in or external to the terminal. As a wireless Internet technology, WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and the like may be used.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. As short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

The location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location of a terminal, and a representative example thereof is a GPS (Global Position System) module.

Referring to FIG. 5, an audio/video (A/V) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be provided depending on the use environment.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like and processes it as electrical voice data. In the case of a call mode, the processed voice data may be converted into a format that can be transmitted to a mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and then output. Various noise removal algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (positive pressure/power failure), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 detects the current state of the terminal such as an open/closed state of the terminal, the position of the terminal, the presence of user contact, the orientation of the terminal, and acceleration/deceleration of the terminal, and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the terminal. For example, when the terminal is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it is also possible to sense whether the power supply unit 190 supplies power or whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to visual, auditory, or tactile sense, and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, a haptic module 154, and a projector module ( 155) and the like may be included.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the terminal. For example, when the terminal is in a call mode, a user interface (UI) or a graphical user interface (GUI) related to a call is displayed. When the terminal is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, a photographed or/and received image, UI, or GUI is displayed.

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. display) and a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be configured as a transparent type or a light-transmitting type so that the outside can be seen through them. This may be referred to as a transparent display, and a representative example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmission type structure. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through an area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

Two or more display units 151 may exist depending on the implementation type of the terminal. For example, in the terminal, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

When the display unit 151 and a sensor (hereinafter referred to as'touch sensor') for detecting a touch motion form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter, referred to as a'touch screen'), the display unit 151 It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or a capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only a touched position and area, but also a pressure at the time of touch.

When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, a signal(s) corresponding thereto is transmitted to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal(s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can know whether an area of the display unit 151 is touched.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner area of the terminal surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays without mechanical contact. Proximity sensors have a longer lifespan and higher utilization than contact sensors.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, an infrared proximity sensor, and the like. When the touch screen is capacitive, it is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, an action of allowing the pointer to be recognized as being positioned on the touch screen by approaching the touch screen without contacting the pointer is referred to as "proximity touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is referred to as "contact touch". A position at which a proximity touch is performed by a pointer on the touch screen means a position at which the pointer corresponds vertically to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, etc.). Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The sound output module 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (eg, call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed by the terminal. The sound output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the terminal. Examples of events occurring in the terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than a video signal or an audio signal, for example, by vibration. The video signal or audio signal may also be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152, so that they 151 and 152 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 153.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that a user can feel. A typical example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 154 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 154 is used for stimulation such as an arrangement of pins that move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, a blowing force or suction force of air through a jet or inlet, a grazing on the skin surface, contact of an electrode, electrostatic force, etc. It can generate various tactile effects, such as the effect by the effect and the effect by reproducing the feeling of coolness using an endothermic or heat generating element.

The haptic module 154 may not only transmit a tactile effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented so that a user can feel the tactile effect through muscle sensations such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 154 may be provided depending on the configuration aspect of the portable terminal.

The projector module 155 is a component for performing an image project function using a terminal, and has the same or at least part of the image displayed on the display unit 151 according to a control signal from the controller 180. Other images can be displayed on an external screen or wall.

Specifically, the projector module 155 generates an image to be output to the outside by using a light source (not shown) that generates light (for example, laser light) for outputting an image to the outside, and light generated by the light source. It may include an image generating means (not shown) for performing and a lens (not shown) for expanding the image to the outside at a predetermined focal length. In addition, the projector module 155 may include a device (not shown) capable of adjusting an image projection direction by mechanically moving a lens or the entire module.

The projector module 155 may be divided into a cathode ray tube (CRT) module, a liquid crystal display (LCD) module, a digital light processing (DLP) module, and the like according to the device type of the display means. In particular, the DLP module may be advantageous for miniaturization of the projector module 151 by expanding and projecting an image generated by reflecting light generated from a light source onto a digital micromirror device (DMD) chip.

Preferably, the projector module 155 may be provided on the side, front or rear of the terminal in the longitudinal direction. Of course, it is natural that the projector module 155 may be provided at any location of the terminal as needed.

The memory unit 160 may store a program for processing and control of the controller 180, and temporarily store input/output data (eg, a phone book, a message, an audio, a still image, a video, etc.) It can also perform a function for. The memory unit 160 may also store a frequency of use for each of the data (eg, a frequency of use for each phone number, each message, and each multimedia). In addition, the memory unit 160 may store data on vibrations and sounds of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory 160 is a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), and RAM. (Random Access Memory, RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory, ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic It may include at least one type of storage medium among a disk and an optical disk. The terminal may operate in connection with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 over the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a passage for all external devices connected to the terminal. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, receives power and transmits it to each component inside the terminal, or transmits data inside the terminal to an external device. For example, a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, an audio input/output (I/O) port, A video input/output (I/O) port, an earphone port, etc. may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the user's authority, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identification module (SIM), and a universal subscriber identity module. , USIM), and the like. A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter,'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification device can be connected to the terminal through the port.

The interface unit becomes a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is connected to an external cradle, or a path through which various command signals input from the cradle are transmitted to the mobile terminal by a user. Can be. Various command signals or the power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the terminal. For example, it performs related control and processing for voice calls, data communication, and video calls. The controller 180 may also include a multimedia module 181 for playing multimedia. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process capable of recognizing a handwriting input or a drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for the operation of each component.

Various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a recording medium that can be read by a computer or a similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing other functions, in some cases herein. The described embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180 itself.

According to the software implementation, embodiments such as procedures and functions described in the present specification may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein. The software code can be implemented as a software application written in an appropriate programming language. The software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180.

Educational kit that can be used as lighting

6 shows an example of a block in relation to the present invention.

Referring to Figure 6, an example of the block 200 of the present invention that can be utilized as lighting includes an RGB LED circuit 233.

In addition, a signal transmission terminal 243 may be included on each side, and a plurality of DC power supply terminals 241 and a plurality of DC GND supply terminals 242 may be included.

Here, the RGB LED module 233 can be connected and fixed without separate wiring through the circular connector 280, and extended connection through the male/male connector 280 is possible.

In addition, each RGB LED module 233 may be controlled by a total of three lines 241, 242, 243 including a power line.

Meanwhile, FIGS. 7A and 7B show an example to which an RGB LED block is applied in relation to the present invention.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 7A, a main board including a communication unit 210 and a control unit 270 is separately placed, and a plurality of RGB LED modules 233 are connected to produce a lighting fixture desired by the user. In addition, it is possible to control the operation of the lighting fixture through coding through the terminal 100.

For example, in FIG. 7A, a total of 30 RGB LEDs can be connected.

In addition, referring to FIG. 7B, an example of manufacturing a lighting fixture desired by a user by connecting a plurality of RGB LED modules 233 based on the main board including the communication unit 210 and the control unit 270 is shown (c) Is shown in.

In addition, the operation of the lighting fixture of (c) may be controlled through coding by the user through the terminal 100.

That is, it is possible to DIY a desired shape by combining multiple RGB LED modules 233 to the main module, and variously apply and change colors.

Accordingly, in the present invention, various colors and respective RGB LED modules 233 may be individually controlled.

In addition, it may be implemented to enable wireless control through the smartphone 100 based on communication such as Bluetooth.

At this time, the user can adjust the brightness of the lighting and the color pattern through block coding.

Consequently, according to the present invention, coding education is possible by block coding, and DIY assembly is possible in various forms.

In addition, the smartphone 100 can be controlled, wiring and assembly are simple, and can be used in daily life with a DIY mood.

In addition, information that the block 200 receives for control from the terminal 100 may include shape information and color information.

Here, in order to display the light emission pattern according to the shape information, at least one of the plurality of RGB LED modules 233 may emit light.

In addition, each of the first RGB LEDs may emit light with a color determined according to the color information.

In addition, the shape information may include at least one of a text and an image, and the size of the shape information may change over time.

In addition, the control information received from the terminal 100 may further include a plurality of light emission pattern information including at least one light emission shape and light emission color, and time information to which the plurality of light emission patterns are applied.

Meanwhile, it is obvious that the form of the present invention shown in FIGS. 6 to 7B is merely an example for applying the present invention, and may be implemented in more various forms.

Various blocks and connectors applied to educational kits

A plurality of blocks 200 according to the present invention is a coding block having a structure that can be combined in a block manner, and largely, a control 270, sensing (input, 220), output 230, a network (WIFI, Bluetooth, 210) , Battery 240 is divided into a total of 5 types and can be classified by color for each function.

As described above, the output block 230 includes a DC motor 231, a servo motor 232, an RGB LED 233, a speaker 234, and an LCD 235.

In addition, the sensing (input) block 220 includes a button 221, a dial 222, a microphone 223, a temperature 224, a humidity 225, an illuminance 226, a gyroscope 227, and an ultrasonic wave 228. ), etc.

In addition, the control block 170 is a block capable of directing an operation by uploading a coding program.

In addition, the communication block 210 or the network block is a block for implementing an operation remotely and may include WIFI and Bluetooth functions.

In addition, the battery block 240 is a block for supplying power to the completed block.

8 shows an example of each block providing various functions in connection with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8A, a first interface unit 251 and a second interface unit 252 are shown, and the first interface unit 251 and the second interface unit 252 are connectors 280 to be described later. ) Provides a function to connect.

In addition, an RGB LED 233 is shown provided.

Next, referring to (b) of FIG. 8, a first interface unit 251 and a second interface unit 252 are provided, and a speaker 234 is provided.

Further, referring to FIGS. 8C and 8D, a first interface unit 251 and a second interface unit 252 are provided, and an example of the dial unit 222 is shown.

Meanwhile, FIG. 9A illustrates an example of a connector connecting a plurality of blocks described in FIG. 8, and FIG. 9B illustrates an example in which a plurality of blocks are connected through a connector.

As shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 9A, the connector 280 according to the present invention may be implemented with a first structure 280a and a second structure 280b.

Here, the connector 280 provides a function of electrical and structural connection between the plurality of blocks 200.

FIG. 9B shows an example in which a plurality of blocks are connected through a connector. Referring to (a), two blocks using the connector 280 of the second structure 280b in the first interface unit 251 ( 200) is shown.

Also, referring to (b), an example of connecting the two blocks 200 to the second interface unit 252 using the connector 280 of the first structure 280a is shown.

As shown in FIG. 9B, various functions and structures may be implemented by connecting various blocks 200 through a connector 280.

In addition, the block 200 according to the present invention is basically compatible with Lego blocks, and it is possible to apply an external appearance using Lego when designing an external appearance.

Educational coding method through terminal

10 shows an example of a method of coding on a display unit of a terminal having a network formed with a plurality of blocks.

10 shows an example of a screen for coding displayed on the display unit 151 of the user's terminal 100 described above.

Referring to FIG. 10, first, a desired function category may be selected in area (A).

In the area (A), control categories such as control, operation, and calculation can be selected.

In addition, in area (B), when area (A) is selected, corresponding blocks are displayed.

As a specific example, blocks such as waiting for one second (B1), infinite repetition (B2), and if (B3) are displayed in the area (B).

When the user selects a desired block among the blocks displayed in area (B) with a mouse, a function corresponding to the block may be displayed as a preview in area (D).

In FIG. 10, an example is shown in which the IF function D1 is displayed in the area (D) by the user selecting the if (B3).

In this case, the user may change the setting value of the block of the area (D) preview area.

In addition, area (C) is a work space, and if the user designates a desired location of area (C) by clicking with a mouse, the process of placing the preview block in which area (D) has been set is placed at that location. It goes on.

Meanwhile, area (E) of FIG. 10 is an area showing block coding completed in area (C) in text coding format.

Meanwhile, in the basic format illustrated in FIG. 10, a preview function, a sharing function, a step by step function, and the like may be additionally provided to the user, and will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

Preview function

11 is a flowchart illustrating a preview function proposed by the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, a step (S11) of configuring blocks to enable block coding after pre-combining blocks in a program (3D block circuit image) before performing block coding is performed first.

Thereafter, based on the preview function, a 3D virtual image is processed through circuit connection, and a warning and a solution to a portion having a problem during manufacturing are presented (S12).

After step S12, the warning and solution are resolved, and then the step of assembling the actual block circuit (S13) proceeds.

That is, in the present invention, block coding is possible after combining blocks in a program (3D block circuit image) before proceeding with block coding, and a problem part is warned when making a circuit connection through a 3D virtual image as a preview. And by presenting a solution, it is possible to assemble with reference to when constructing an actual block circuit later.

Sharing function and step by step function

The sharing function provided by the present invention refers to a method in which the preview (circuit block) produced by the user and the coding block data can be shared with each other to share the result with other people.

Therefore, it is possible to apply and apply to your own project by referring to the results produced by others.

In addition, based on the above-described sharing function, the present invention may provide sharing and step by step functions.

In other words, with the same function as the tutorial, block coding and preview (circuit block) drawings are provided for each level of difficulty, and the intermediate quiz solving is performed as a system that can be followed one by one and check the results.

12 is a flow chart illustrating the sharing and step by step functions proposed by the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12, first, a step (S21) of providing block coding and preview (circuit block) drawings for each difficulty level with a function such as a tutorial is performed.

Then, step by step, step by step, step by step, while checking the results one by one, while the intermediate quiz solution proceeds (S22).

In addition, after step S22, a step (S23) of sharing the result data of the preview (circuit block) and the coding block data produced by the first user proceeds.

Finally, a step (S24) of applying and applying the second user to the own project by referring to the result shared by the first user is performed.

DIY home appliance making kit utilization function

In the present invention, a mechanical device specialized for each function is provided with a function that can directly produce various home appliances by DIY, and by attaching parts and sensors and performing coding, it is possible to directly change the operation and use it in real daily life other than educational purposes Provides possible functions.

As an example, there is a robot cleaner. It is possible to provide a kit that executes the robot cleaner function, attach a control block and a sensor to the kit, and then code a desired motion and use it in real life.

As another example, an air purifier is provided, and a kit capable of air cleaning is provided, and a desired operation can be implemented through coding by attaching a control block and a sensor to the kit.

As another example, it is possible to use it as a smart flower pot, CCTV, alarm device, mood, etc.

effect

The present invention can provide a platform-based education system and education method to a user.

Specifically, the present invention relates to a creative convergence educational kit based on 3E (Easy, Enjoy, Education) platform, and it is possible to combine and disassemble the kit in various forms, and block coding education is possible through interlocking of control applications and kits. It is possible, and it is possible to provide a platform-based education system and education method to users using kits that can be used in daily life as well as education.

In addition, through the present invention, a kit for coding education that can be driven alone can be provided, and a kit that can be used not only in education but also in daily life can be provided.

In addition, the kit according to the present invention can be implemented to enable individual control of various colors and respective RGB LED modules, and can be implemented to enable wireless control through a smartphone using Bluetooth, and the brightness of lighting through block coding And it is possible to adjust the color pattern.

In addition, in the present invention, it is possible to DIY a desired shape by combining several RGB LED modules to the main module, and variously apply and change colors.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to create a self-blocking program, and it is also possible to create a general app for Android-based lighting control.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to develop an App production curriculum for controlling lighting of an educational kit using an App Inventor, and a block coding curriculum for controlling an educational kit can be developed.

After all, according to the present invention, coding education is possible by block coding, DIY assembly is possible in various forms, smartphone control is possible, wiring and assembly are simple, and can be used in daily life in a DIY mood.

In addition, the present invention is configured to enable block coding after pre-combining blocks in a program (3D block circuit image) before proceeding with block coding, and a problem part when producing the circuit connection through a 3D virtual image as a preview Can provide a preview function that suggests warnings and solutions.

In addition, in the present invention, it is possible to provide a function to share a result with other people by sharing a preview (circuit block) produced by the user and coding block data with each other.

In addition, the present invention provides a step-by-step function in which intermediate and intermediate quiz solving proceeds as a system that can be followed one by one by providing block coding and preview (circuit block) drawings for each difficulty level with a function like a tutorial. This is possible.

In addition, the present invention is equipped with a mechanical device specialized for each function as a function that can directly manufacture various home appliances by DIY, attaching parts and sensors, and changing the operation directly by coding and using it in real daily life other than for educational purposes. You can provide this possible function.

Meanwhile, the above-described embodiments of the present invention may be implemented through various means. For example, embodiments of the present invention may be implemented by hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof.

In the case of hardware implementation, the method according to embodiments of the present invention includes one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), and Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs). , Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and the like.

In the case of implementation by firmware or software, the method according to the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in the form of a module, procedure, or function that performs the functions or operations described above. The software code may be stored in a memory unit and driven by a processor. The memory unit may be located inside or outside the processor, and may exchange data with the processor through various known means.

Detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed as described above has been provided to enable those skilled in the art to implement and implement the present invention. Although the above has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, a person skilled in the art may use the components described in the above-described embodiments in a manner that combines with each other. Thus, the invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the detailed description above should not be construed as restrictive in all respects and should be considered as illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention. The invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. In addition, the embodiments may be configured by combining claims that do not have an explicit citation relationship in the claims, or may be included as new claims by amendment after filing.

Claims (17)

In a system comprising a plurality of blocks and a terminal communicating with the plurality of blocks,

The plurality of blocks,
A first block including a sensor unit for receiving a user's first command;
A second block including a communication unit for receiving a second command from the terminal;
A third block including an output unit configured to output first information based on at least one of the first command and the second command; And
Includes; a fourth block including a control unit for controlling the operation of the first block to the third block

The terminal,
A display unit on which a tool for programming block coding for the second command is displayed; And
And a terminal communication unit that transmits the determined second command to the plurality of blocks through block coding of the tool.
The method of claim 1,
The sensor unit includes a button unit, a dial unit, a voice input unit, a temperature sensing unit, a humidity sensing unit, an illuminance sensing unit, a gyroscope, an ultrasonic sensing unit, and a proximity sensor unit.
The method of claim 1,
The communication unit and the terminal communication unit communicate based on short-range communication or long-distance communication,
The short-range communication includes Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and ZigBee,
The long-distance communication system, characterized in that it includes WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access).
The method of claim 1,
The output unit, a system comprising a DC motor unit, a servo motor unit, RGB LED, speaker and LCD.
The method of claim 4,
When the output unit is the RGB LED, and the third block is plural,
At least one of the first command and the second command includes shape information and color information,
In order to display a light emission pattern according to the shape information, at least one of the plurality of RGB LEDs emits light,
Each of the first RGB LEDs emits light in a color determined according to the color information.
The method of claim 5,
The shape information includes at least one of text and image,
The system, characterized in that the size of the shape information can be changed over time.
The method of claim 5,
At least one of the first command and the second command,
And a plurality of light emission pattern information including at least one light emission shape and light emission color, and time information to which the plurality of light emission patterns are applied.
The method of claim 1,
Each of the plurality of blocks,
And an interface unit on at least one surface,
And a connector electrically and structurally connected to the interface unit to electrically and structurally connect each of the plurality of blocks.
The method of claim 1,
The entire area of the display unit of the terminal is divided into a plurality of areas,
In a first area of the plurality of areas, a plurality of block coding categories for programming on the tool are displayed,
When the user selects a first block coding category from among the plurality of block coding categories,
And a plurality of candidate blocks capable of performing the first block coding category function are displayed in a second area of the plurality of areas.
The method of claim 9,
When the user selects a first candidate block from among the plurality of candidate blocks,
And a preview showing a result of the first candidate block in advance is displayed in a third area of the plurality of areas.
The method of claim 10,
With the preview displayed,
The system according to claim 1, wherein the user is able to change a setting value for the first candidate block.
The method of claim 11,
In a fourth area of the plurality of areas, a flow chart for creating the second command is displayed,
When the user selects the first element among a plurality of elements constituting the flow chart,
And the first candidate block is disposed in the first element.
The method of claim 12,
And a text coding value corresponding to the flow chart is additionally displayed in a fifth area of the plurality of areas.
The method of claim 13,
When the above flow chart is completed,
And a preview showing a result according to the completed flow chart is additionally displayed in the third area.
The method of claim 14,
If there is a problem in at least part of the flow chart and the result is not displayed,
And additional information indicating the problem is displayed in the third area.
The method of claim 15,
At least some of the completed flow chart, the preview result, and additional information notifying the problem can be shared with the outside through the terminal communication unit.
The method of claim 15,
And the second instruction includes the completed flow chart.

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