KR20210000771A - Smart Coding Block for setting up operating reference and output information - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart coding block capable of setting operation standards and output contents. According to the present invention, a plurality of blocks performing various functions are connected and the logical operation and output process according to the input are visually confirmed, so that it is possible to perform coding learning by playing the same, and in particular, by easily resetting operation standards and output contents according to the user′s will, it is possible to expand the scope of application and continuously learn coding through continuous interest arousal.

Description

Smart Coding Block for setting up operating reference and output information}

The present invention relates to a smart coding block, and more specifically, to connect a plurality of blocks having different roles to complete a work in which various actions are performed, but the user can freely set and change the operation standards or output contents of each block. It's about technology that makes it possible.

Coding is also called computer programming, and generally refers to making a program in a computer language such as C language, Java, and Python. Since coding education can develop logic, creativity, and problem-solving skills, coding education is sometimes started from kindergarten students as well as elementary school students.

However, there is a problem that it is somewhat difficult to educate children because most of the languages used for general programming education are foreign languages. For this, coding education is also conducted using blocks.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0130934 ('2018.12.10.'Wireless communication-based smart coding block set'), Korean Registered Patent No. 10--1843831 (2018.03.26. ), etc., assemble a plurality of coding blocks to induce interest and provide a technique for learning coding concepts. For example, an input-type block that outputs sensor information and an output-type block that implements a specific operation function can perform wireless communication with each other, and when a specific sensing value is measured in the input-type block, the output-type block performs a predetermined operation in response thereto. By doing so, learners can learn input/output concepts, logical language concepts, etc. in a way that blocks play.

However, conventional coding blocks have a very limited application range because each block can perform only a predetermined function, and thus, there is a disadvantage in that interest in learning is quickly lost.

For example, the input block is equipped with a sound pressure sensor that recognizes sound, the output block is equipped with a driving wheel, and when the sound of a specific word is recognized, the block assembly is performed so that the driving wheel moves forward 30cm at a speed of 5cm per second. You can do it. However, even if the learner wants to change the sound of a specific word to the sound of another word, or if the driving wheel wants to move at a faster speed to the rear instead of the front, the preset setting cannot be changed. Accordingly, when using the same type of block set, the application range of creation is narrow, and the learner easily loses interest.

The present invention was conceived to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and completes a work by combining a plurality of blocks that perform various functions, but by allowing the user to easily set and change the operation standard or output content. The goal is to provide a technology that enables effective coding education through continuous interest induction.

A smart coding block capable of setting an operation reference and output content according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises: an input block comparing a measured value with an operation reference and outputting an enable signal; And an output block that is combined with the input block and outputs a pre-stored output content when an enable signal is input from the input block to perform a specific operation; including an operation standard of the input block and an output content of the output block. It can be reset at the will of the user.

Here, the input block includes: a sensor unit A that measures a physical value according to an environmental change; A reference input button A for inputting a command for setting an operation standard; A memory A for storing an operation criterion; An output unit A for outputting an enable signal according to the value measured by the sensor unit A; And when the reference input button A is activated, the value measured by the sensor unit A is stored as an operation reference in the memory A, and when the reference input button A is deactivated, the value measured by the sensor unit A is stored. It may include a control unit A that compares the operation reference stored in the memory A to output an enable signal through the output unit A.

In addition, the output block, the operation unit C for receiving a storage command; A sensor unit C for receiving output contents; A memory C for storing output contents input through the sensor unit C; An input unit C receiving an enable signal from the input block side; An output unit C for outputting the output content; And when a storage command is input through the operation unit C, the output contents inputted through the sensor unit C are stored in the memory C, and when an enable signal is input through the input unit C, the output contents stored in the memory C are output. It may include a; control unit C for controlling to be output through the unit C.

In addition, a logic block that is combined with the input block and the output block, performs a logic operation on an enable signal input from a plurality of input blocks, and outputs a logic operation result to the output block.

In the smart coding block according to the present invention, an input block, a logical block, and an output block are appropriately combined, so that algorithms such as an output flow and a logical operation according to an input can be learned interestingly as a process of play.

In particular, since each block can be combined through a connector in which physical and electrical connections are made at the same time, a connection process for signal transmission is also performed by only the block assembly process, so that complicated tasks such as communication setup are not required.

In addition, since the user can set the operation standard again without having to input the preset operation standard, and the operation that the output block needs to reproduce can also be transformed and stored in various forms, various You can continue to learn interesting coding by creating forms of creation.

1 is a diagram for explaining a smart coding block capable of setting operation criteria and output contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining an input block in the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1;
3 is a block diagram for explaining a logical block in the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1;
4 is a block diagram illustrating an output block in the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1;
5 is a flow chart illustrating a method of setting an operation criterion for an input block in the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a flow chart for explaining a method of setting output contents to an output block in the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1;
7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1;
8 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an assembly example of the smart coding block shown in FIG.
9 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another assembly example of the smart coding block shown in FIG.
10 to 12 are conceptual diagrams for explaining a smart coding block according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, some configurations irrelevant to the gist of the invention will be omitted or compressed, but the omitted configuration is not necessarily a configuration unnecessary in the present invention, and will be combined and used by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. I can.

1 is a diagram for explaining a smart coding block capable of setting an operation criterion and output content according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a smart coding block according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an input block 100, a logic block 200, and an output block 300.

The input block 100 outputs an enable signal (Enable, for example, a logic'high' or '1', which is used in combination below) when a user's operation command is input or a specific sensing value is measured. Say block. The enable signal output from the input block 100 is transmitted to the logic block 200 or the output block 300 so that the specific output block 300 can output pre-stored output information.

The logic block 200 is a block that performs a logical operation on values input through the plurality of input units B 240 according to a set value, and outputs the values through the plurality of output units B 250. When the logical block 200 is used, the output block 300 may not operate according to a simple ON/OFF command, but may operate according to the state of one or more input blocks 100.

The output block 300 is a block that performs a set operation according to the output of the input block 100 or the logic block 200. For example, the output block 300 may be equipped with a motor as the output unit C 370, and when an enable signal is input from the input block 100 or the logic block 200, the user can reproduce the previously stored operation as it is. have.

The input block 100, the logic block 200, and the output block 300 are manufactured in a form that can be physically coupled and electrically connected to each other, and a plurality of blocks can be properly assembled to perform a predetermined operation according to environmental changes. And through this, you can understand logical language and learn to code naturally. In particular, in the smart coding block according to the present invention, each block does not output output contents determined according to a predetermined operation standard, but a user can freely change and set the operation standard and output contents.

Hereinafter, detailed functional configurations of the input block 100, the logic block 200, and the output block 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. In addition, in the following description,'A','B','C','D', and'E' added after each component name are respectively input block 100, logical block 200, output block 300, It is an identifier marked to distinguish the components included in the radio block 400 and the AI block 500, and does not have a special meaning.

2 is a block diagram illustrating an input block in the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1. As shown in Fig. 2, the input block 100 includes a main body A 110, a sensor unit A 120, an operation unit A 130, a control unit A 140, a memory A 150, and an output unit A 160. Includes.

The main body A 110 forms the exterior of the input block 100 and protects other components, and may be manufactured in a conventional block shape.

The sensor unit A 120 is a component that measures a physical value according to environmental changes, converts the measured physical value into an electrical signal (voltage), and outputs it. The sensor unit A 120 may be, for example, an optical sensor, a distance sensor, a sound pressure sensor, etc. In addition, a sensor for measuring various physical values according to environmental changes may be applied.

The operation unit A 130 is a configuration for receiving a user's command and may be manufactured in various forms such as buttons, dials, touch pads, and switches. In addition, the operation unit A 130 includes a reference input button A 131 and an operation setting button A 132 for setting an operation standard.

The reference input button A 131 is a button for the user to input a command for resetting the operation standard.

The operation setting button A 132 is a button that receives a user's command so that the user can directly select a method of outputting an enable signal according to a set operation standard. For example, if the operation standard is a specific value, when the value for the operation standard is accurately re-measured through the sensor unit A 120, or when a value larger or smaller than the stored operation standard is re-measured through the sensor unit A 120 It can be set to output an enable signal. On the other hand, if the operation reference is within a specific range, the value to be measured may be selected through the operation setting button A 132 so that the enable signal is output within or outside the range of the operation reference.

The control unit A 140 stores the input value measured by the sensor unit A 120 as an operation standard in the memory A 150 with the reference input button A 131 activated, and the reference input button A 131 In the deactivated state, the measured value measured by the sensor unit A (120) is compared with the operation reference stored in the memory, and the enable signal is output through the output unit A (160) according to the setting through the operation setting button A (132). Make it possible.

The controller A 140 measures a physical value in the sensor unit A 120 and converts it digitally when a predetermined voltage is output in response thereto. If the reference input button A 131 is activated, the sensor unit A 120 ) And stores the digitally converted information in the memory A 150 as an operation reference. On the other hand, if the reference input button A (131) is in an inactive state, the control unit A (140) compares the measurement information measured and digitally converted through the sensor unit A (120) with the operation reference stored in the memory A (150), and then sets the operation. The enable signal is output according to the setting state of button A 132.

The memory A 150 is provided to store an operation standard under the control of the controller A 140. If there is no operation standard setting process through activation of the reference input button A 131, the memory A 150 maintains a state in which the operation standard set at the time of product shipment is stored.

The output unit A 160 refers to a terminal through which an enable signal is output under the control of the controller A 140. The output unit A 160 is manufactured in a connector shape in which the input units 240 and 360 of the logic block 200 or the output block 300 can be physically coupled. That is, when the output unit A 160 and the input units 240 and 360 are coupled, physical coupling between the blocks 100, 200 and 300 is achieved, and electrical connection is also made. Depending on implementation, the connector-shaped output unit A 160 or the input unit 240 and 360 may be manufactured in a structure capable of relative rotation while the blocks 100, 200 and 300 are coupled to each other. Of course, the output unit B 250 of the logic block 200 may also be physically and electrically coupled in the same manner, and a connector capable of relative rotation may be applied.

In addition, the output units 160 and 250 or the input units 240 and 360 may be manufactured in the form of a socket, and a connection cable (not shown) having a connection jack corresponding thereto connects the output units 160 and 250 and the input units 240 and 360 for electrical connection. You can also let this happen.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a logical block in the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the logic block 200 includes a main body B 210, an operation part B 220, a display part B 230, an input part B 240, an output part B 250, and a control part B 260. Include.

The main body B 210 forms the exterior of the logic block 200 and is manufactured in a block shape to protect other components.

The operation unit B 220 is a component that receives a user command. The operation unit B 220 includes a logic selection button B 221 and an output inversion button B 222.

The logic selection button B 221 is an input means for allowing a user to input which logic operation the logic block 200 is to perform. The logic selection button B 221 may be manufactured in the form of a button, or may be manufactured in the form of a switch or dial. That is, the user can set the logic block 200 to operate as one of an AND gate, an OR gate, a NOT gate, a NAD gate, a NOR gate, an XAND gate, and an XOR gate through manipulation of the logic selection button.

The output inversion button B 222 is installed near the output unit B 250 and is provided to invert the output value of the output unit B 250 to be output. For example, when the logic block 200 is operating as an AND gate, all inputs of the input unit B 240 are 1 (High, that is, an enable signal is output from the output unit A 160 of the input block 100 and thus the logical block In the case of (200) input to the input unit B (240)), it is normal that all values output from the output unit B (250) are 1, but the output unit B ( In the case of 250), an inverted value, that is, 0 (low, a set low voltage) can be output.

The display unit B 230 is a means for indicating what operation standard is currently set according to the input of the logic selection button B 221, that is, which logic element among various logical elements performs the function of the logical block 200. The display unit B 230 may be manufactured in the form of a display installed on a portion of the main body B 210, or may be implemented as an LED lamp mounted in the logic selection button B 221. In other words, when the logic selection button B (221) is pressed once, a red lamp enters the logic selection button B (221) to indicate that the AND gate is in the state, and when the logic selection button B (221) is pressed again, a blue lamp is turned on to indicate that the OR gate is in the state of the display unit B (230). It is to perform a function.

A plurality of input units B 240 are provided on one side of the main body B 210, and an output unit A 160 of the input block 100 is connected. The input unit B 240 is manufactured in the form of a connector that is physically coupled to the output unit A 160 and at the same time performs a terminal function for receiving an electrical signal.

The output unit B 250 is provided on the other side of the main body B 210 and is a terminal through which the result of the logic operation of the control unit B 260 is output. The input unit B 240 of the other logic block 200 may be connected to the output unit B 250 or the input unit C 360 of the output block 300 may be connected. The output unit B 250 may also be manufactured in the form of a connector in which physical coupling and electrical connection are simultaneously performed like the input unit B 240.

The control unit B 260 is provided to perform a logic operation using a value input through the input unit B 240 and output a logic operation result value (1 or 0, high or low) to the output unit B 250. The control unit B 260 includes a display unit control unit B 261, a logic setting unit B 262, an operation unit B 263, an input control unit B 264, and an output control unit B 265.

The display unit control means B (261) is provided to control the display unit B (230) so as to inform what the logical calculation standard of the calculation means B (263) is according to the input of the logic selection button B (221). For example, if the logic selection button B (221) is pressed once and the calculation means B (263) is set to perform the function of the AND gate, the display unit control means B (261) causes the logic selection button B (221) to emit a red lamp. Thus, the AND gate is notified or the character AND is output to the display unit B 230 in the form of a display.

The logic setting means B (262) is provided to set or reset the logic calculation standard of the calculation means B (263) according to the input of the logic selection button B (221). For example, if the user presses the logic selection button B 221 once to use the logic block 200 as an AND gate, the logic setting means B 262 sets the calculation means B 263 to perform an AND operation, If the user presses the logic selection button B (221) once more to use it as an OR gate, the logic setting means B (262) resets the calculation means B (263) to perform an OR operation.

The calculation means B 263 is provided to output a result value by performing an operation according to a criterion set by the logic setting means B 262 using a value input through the input unit B 240. That is, the operation means B (263) performs a practical role of a logic element, which is not fixed in the form of an existing semiconductor chip, but operates according to a preset program, and the logic selection button B (221) The operation function changes the operation function.

The input control means B (264) is provided to input each input value input through the input unit B (240) to the calculation means B (263). At this time, the input control means B (264) checks whether the input section B (240) is connected, and if there is no connection, the value of the input section B (240) is not input to the calculation means B (263), or the calculation means B (263). ) A specific input value is automatically input according to each currently set logic criterion, so that connection B without any connection does not affect the logic operation result.

The output control means B (265) processes the result value output from the calculation means B (263) to be output through the output section B (250), but when there is an input of the output inversion button B (222), the output inversion button B The output value of the output unit B 250 in which the input of 222 is generated is inverted and output is processed.

For example, by the input of the logic selection button B (221), the calculation means B (263) is set as an OR gate, and the output inversion button B corresponding to the second output section B (250) of the two output sections B (250) ( If 222) is in the pressed state, when 1 is input from any one of the input units B 240, the output control unit B 265 outputs the result value of 1, which is the operation result of the operation unit B 263, to the output unit B 250 ), but a result value of 1 is output to the first output unit B (250), and a result value of 0 is output to the second output unit B (250). In this case, that is, the first output unit B 250 operates as an OR gate, and the second output unit B 250 operates as a NOR gate.

In addition, the output control means B (265), like the input control means B (264), checks whether the output block 300 of the output unit B (250) is connected to recognize the connected output block (300). It may be processed so that the result value is not output to the output unit B 250.

4 is a block diagram illustrating an output block in the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1. As shown in Fig. 4, the output block 300 includes a main body C 310, an operation unit C 320, a sensor unit C 330, a control unit C 340, a memory C 350, an input unit C 360, and It includes an output unit C (370).

The main body C 310 forms the exterior of the output block 300 and is provided to mount other components of the output block 300.

The operation unit C 320 is for receiving a user's command and may be implemented in the form of a button, a switch, or a touch pad.

When an enable signal is input through the input unit C (360), the sensor unit C (330) receives output contents to be output through the output unit C (370). For example, when the output unit C 370 is a motor that operates a wheel or a grip unit, the sensor unit C 330 may be an encoder sensor. When the motor is rotated by an external force, the number of rotations of the motor is measured and recorded accordingly. The sensing value can be output.

As another example, if the output unit C 370 is a light emitting means emitting light of various colors, the sensor unit C 330 may be an optical sensor that recognizes light of a specific color. In addition, if the output unit C 370 is a speaker that outputs a sound source, the sensor unit C 330 may be a sound pressure sensor such as a microphone that receives sound. In addition, if the output unit C 370 is a display that outputs a specific image, the sensor unit C 330 may be a camera that photographs an image to be output through the display.

Meanwhile, the output unit C 370 may be a device such as a seven segment that displays numbers. In this case, a separate sensor unit C 330 is not provided, and a number to be displayed on the seven segment may be input through the operation unit C 320.

The control unit C 340 stores the output content input through the operation unit C 320 or the output content recognized through the sensor unit C 330 in the memory C 350, or an enable signal through the input unit C 360. When (1, high) is input, it is provided to load the output contents stored in the memory C (350) and output through the output unit C (370). Depending on the implementation, the control unit C 340 converts the operation command or recording sensing value obtained through the operation unit C 320 or the sensor unit C 330 into a control signal for controlling the output unit C 370 (converting ) To be stored in the memory C 350.

The memory C 350 stores output contents such as a control signal output from the operation unit C 320 or the sensor unit C 330 and converted by the control unit C 340, or output obtained through the sensor unit C 330 It is provided to store the content itself or to transmit the stored control signal or output content to the output unit C (370) under the control of the controller C (340).

The input unit C 360 is provided to receive an enable signal by connecting the output units 160 and 250 of the input block 100 or the logic block 200. The input unit C 360 may be manufactured in the form of a connector in which both physical and electrical connections are made.

The output unit C 370 is a component that outputs previously stored output contents. For example, the output unit C 370 is a motor that operates a wheel or a grip unit, a light emitting means that emits light of various colors, a speaker that outputs a sound source, a display that outputs image information, or a seven segment that displays a number. I can. In addition, various operation reproducing means for outputting stored content or performing a specific operation may be applied to the output unit C 370.

Meanwhile, although not shown in FIG. 1, the smart coding block according to the embodiment of the present invention is connected to the input block 100 or the output units 160 and 250 of the logic block 200 and is remotely located according to the output of the enable signal. Blocks for performing additional functions, such as a radio block for transmitting a specific signal to the device, may be further included.

Hereinafter, a process of setting and operating an operation standard and output content as intended by a user using the smart coding blocks shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 through FIGS. 5 to 9 will be described.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of setting an operation criterion for the input block 100 in the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1.

First, the user activates the reference input button A (131) of the input block 100 to set the operation reference, and then inputs the operation reference through the sensor unit A (120) <S505>. Thereafter, the control unit A 140 stores the operation reference measured through the sensor unit A 120 in the memory A 150 in a state in which the reference input button A 131 is activated, thereby completing the operation reference setting.

The operation standard stored in the memory A 150 is information that is updated from time to time according to the user's setting. If the operation for setting the operation standard has not been performed, the operation standard stored in the memory A 150 is initially set when the product is shipped. It will be the information that will be maintained. The operation reference information measured by the sensor unit A 120 and stored in the memory A 150 according to the activation of the reference input button A 131 will be described in various examples as follows.

When the input block 100 is a block that outputs an enable signal after recognizing light of a specific brightness, the sensor unit A 120 may be an illuminance sensor. Accordingly, the user can illuminate light of a specific brightness to the sensor unit A 120 while activating the reference input button A (131), and the control unit A (140) corresponds to the specific brightness measured by the sensor unit A (120). The corresponding digital value may be stored in the memory A 150. In this case, when it is confirmed that light of the corresponding brightness is again illuminated through the sensor unit A 120 while the reference input button A 131 is deactivated, the control unit A 140 is enabled through the output unit A 160. You can output a signal.

In addition, when the input block 100 is a block that outputs an enable signal after recognizing light of a specific color, the sensor unit A 120 may be an optical sensor. Therefore, the user can irradiate red light to the sensor unit A 120 while activating the reference input button A (131), and the control unit A (140) is the red light measured by the sensor unit A (120). A digital value corresponding to light may be stored in the memory A 150. In this case, when red light is illuminated through the sensor unit A 120 while the reference input button A 131 is deactivated, the control unit A 140 may output an enable signal through the output unit A 160. .

In addition, when the sensor unit A 120 is a distance sensor, a digital value corresponding to the distance information measured through the sensor unit A 120 when the reference input button A 131 is activated is stored in the memory A 150. I can. In this case, when the previously stored distance information is measured again through the sensor unit A 120 while the reference input button A 131 is deactivated, the control unit A 140 may output an enable signal through the output unit A 160. I can.

In addition, when the sensor unit A 120 is a sound pressure sensor such as a microphone, the digital value corresponding to the audio information measured through the sensor unit A 120 is stored in the memory A 150 when the reference input button A 131 is activated. Can be stored in. In this case, when the previously stored voice information is measured again through the sensor unit A 120 while the reference input button A 131 is deactivated, the control unit A 140 may output an enable signal through the output unit A 160. I can.

6 is a flowchart for explaining a method of setting output contents in the output block 300 in the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1.

The user may set how the output block 300 performs an operation when a specific event occurs according to the setting in the input block 100. First, when the user inputs a storage command <S605> through the operation unit C 320 of the output block 300 and inputs the output contents through the operation unit C 320 or the sensor unit C 330 <S610>, the control unit C The 340 converts the output content itself input through the operation unit C 320 or the sensor unit C 330 into a control signal corresponding to the output content and stores it in the memory C 350 <S615>.

For example, when the output unit C 370 is a motor that operates a wheel or a grip unit, the sensor unit C 330 may be an encoder sensor, and when an external force is applied to operate the wheel or grip unit, the motor rotates, and the sensor unit C ( 330 measures the rotational speed and rotational speed of the motor and outputs a sensing value for recording accordingly, and the control unit C 340 converts the sensing value for recording measured by the sensor unit C 330 into a control signal as output content. It is converted and stored in the memory C 350.

As another example, if the output unit C 370 is a light emitting means emitting light of various colors, the sensor unit C 330 may be an optical sensor that recognizes light of a specific color, and the control unit C 340 is a sensor unit C. In response to the light of a specific color measured at 330, it is converted into a control signal for controlling the light emitting means, and then stored in the memory C 350.

In addition, if the output unit C (370) is a speaker that outputs a sound source, the sensor unit C (330) may be a sound pressure sensor such as a microphone that receives sound, and the control unit C (340) is recognized through the sensor unit C (330). The resulting voice information is stored in the memory C 350.

In addition, if the output unit C (370) is a display that outputs a specific image, the sensor unit C (330) may be a camera that photographs an image to be output through the display, and the control unit C (340) is the sensor unit C (330). The image information to be photographed is stored in the memory C 350.

On the other hand, when the output unit C (370) is a device such as a seven segment that displays numbers, the control unit C (340) corresponds to the number input through the operation unit C (320) or the number of times the operation unit C (320) is pressed. A signal for controlling the seven segment is stored in the memory C 350.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1. That is, after setting the operation standard in the input block 100 in the process of FIG. 5 and the output contents in the output block 300 in the process of FIG. 6, a plurality of input blocks 100 and output blocks 300, In addition, after completing the creative product by combining the logical blocks 200, it is a process of causing the output block 300 to operate according to a preset operation standard.

Of course, after setting the operation standard and output contents, for operation reproduction, by inputting a command such as operation reproduction or standby state through the operation units 130, 220, 320 of the input block 100, the logic block 200, and the output block 300. It is possible to make motion playback happen.

Thereafter, the control unit A 140 of the input block 100 checks the value measured through the sensor unit A 120 <S705>. That is, when the reference input button A (131) is deactivated, the value measured by the sensor unit A (120) is digitally converted by the control unit A (140), and the control unit A (140) is measured by the sensor unit A (120). It is checked whether the value corresponds to the operation standard previously stored in the memory A150.

If the controller A 140 confirms that the value measured by the sensor unit A 120 does not meet the operation criterion <S710>, no reaction occurs in the entire smart coding block. On the other hand, if the controller A 140 confirms that the value measured by the sensor unit A 120 meets the operation standard <S710>, the controller A 140 outputs an enable signal through the output unit A 160 < S715> Do it.

Meanwhile, the output unit A 160 of the input block 100 is physically and electrically connected to the input unit B 240 of the logic block 200. Accordingly, when the enable signal is output through the output unit A 160, a logic high value is input to the input unit B 240 of the logic block 200. In addition, a plurality of input units B 240 of the logical block 200 may be provided, and a plurality of input blocks 100 may be connected to the logical block 200 corresponding thereto. The logic block 200 performs a logic operation in the calculation means B 263 according to the criteria set in the logic setting means B 262 according to the signals input through each input unit B 240, and the output control means B ( 265 outputs the logic operation result through the output unit B 250 <S720>.

In addition, the output unit B 250 of the logic block 200 is physically and electrically connected to the input unit C 360 of the output block 300. Therefore, the control unit C 340 extracts the output contents set in the memory C 350 in response to the enable signal high input through the input unit C 360 and outputs the contents through the output unit C 370. Make this output <S730>.

The operation reproducing process described with reference to FIG. 7 will be described through an assembly example of the smart coding block shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 as follows.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an assembly example of the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1. That is, the logic block 200 is set as an OR gate, and the input part B 240 of the logic block 200 has different types of the first input block 100 and the output part A of the second input block 100 ′. 160 is connected.

The first input block 100 is provided with a negative pressure sensor as the sensor part A 120, and the second input block 100 ′ is provided with a light sensor as the sensor part A 120.

In addition, the input unit C 360 of the output block 300 provided with a grip unit is connected to the output unit B 250 of the logic block 200 as an output unit C 370.

Through the process of FIG. 5, an operation criterion in the voice form of'grab' is stored in the memory A 150 of the first input block 100, and the memory A 150 of the second input block 100 is blue. Suppose that motion criteria corresponding to light are stored. In addition, it is assumed that, through the process of FIG. 6, an operation of grasping and unfolding the grip part for 3 seconds is recognized by the encoder sensor in the output block 300 and a control signal converted in response thereto is stored in the memory C 350.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 8, when the input blocks 100 and 100 ′, the logic block 200 and the output block 300 are connected, a voice “grab” through the sensor unit A 120 of the first input block 100 When this input or blue light is input through the sensor unit A 120 of the second input block 100 ′, the enable signal will be output through the output unit B 250 of the logic block 200, When an enable signal is input through the input unit C 360 of the output block 300, the control unit C 340 outputs the control signal stored in the memory C 350 to the output unit C 370, It performs a grasping motion and then performs an unfolding motion.

9 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example of assembly of the smart coding block shown in FIG. 1. That is, the logic block 200 is set as an AND gate, and the input unit B 240 of the logic block 200 includes a first input block 100, a second input block 100', and a second input block 100'. ) Are respectively connected, and the first output block 300, the second output block 300', and the third output block 300' are also connected to the output unit B 250, respectively.

The first input block 100 has a sound pressure sensor that recognizes the sound of the front door being opened, the second input block 100' has a distance sensor that detects that a person is getting closer, and the third input block Suppose that the (100'') has an illuminance sensor that detects the brightening of the front door. Of course, each of the input blocks 100, 100 ′, 100 ″ has an operation reference set in advance through the process of FIG. 5.

In addition, the first output block 300 is provided with a speaker capable of outputting a happy birthday song, and the second output block 300 ′ is provided with an LED candle capable of emitting light of various colors, and a third Assume that the output block 300 ″ has a display capable of outputting an image. Of course, in each of the output blocks 300,300',300'', output contents are preset through the process of FIG.

In this case, when a user who has a birthday opens the front door and enters the front door and the front light is bright, all enable signals are output from the input blocks (100, 100', 100``), and the output unit is based on the AND operation of the logic block 200. By outputting the enable signals from all B(250), the Happy Birthday song stored in the memory C(350) in the first output block 300 is played through the speaker, and various LED candles are displayed in the second output block 300'. It is illuminated in color, and image information stored in the memory C 350 of the third block may be output through the display.

If the user quietly approaches only near the entrance in the room, the second input block 100' and the third input block 100' will output an enable signal, but the first input block 100 will detect sound. Because it cannot, the entire output block (300, 300', 300') will not work.

As described in detail above, the smart coding block according to the present invention properly combines the input block 100, the logic block 200, and the output block 300 to play algorithms such as flow of output and logical operation according to the input. You can learn interestingly through the process of.

In particular, since each block can be combined through a connector in which physical and electrical connections are made at the same time, a connection process for signal transmission is also performed by only the block assembly process, so that complicated tasks such as communication setup are not required.

In addition, since the user can re-set the operation standard by himself without necessarily inputting the preset operation standard, and the operation to be reproduced by the output block 300 can also be transformed and stored in various forms, only a small number of blocks are Even if you have it, you can continue learning interesting coding by creating various types of creative works.

On the other hand, in the above description, only the process of storing one operation standard or output contents when setting the operation standard or output contents in the input block 100 and the output block 300 has been described, but according to the implementation, the memory 150 and 350 Multiple operation criteria or output contents can be set.

For example, when the input block 100 includes a light sensor that recognizes light of a specific color, the memory A 150 stores red light as a first input criterion and blue light as a second input criterion. In this case, when the red light is measured through the sensor unit A 120 in the future, the control unit A 140 causes the enable signal to be output only at the first output unit A 160 of the output unit A 160, and the sensor When the blue light is measured through the unit A 120, the enable signal is output only from the second output unit A 160 of the output unit A 160.

In the same way, when the output block 300 has a motor that drives the wheel, the memory C 350 stores a forward rotation motion of 3 seconds as the first output content, and a reverse rotation motion for 5 seconds as the second output content. May be stored, and in this case, the control unit C 340 is the output unit so that the first output, which is 3 seconds, is performed when the enable signal is input through the first input unit C 360 of the input unit C 360. Controls C (370), and when the enable signal is input through the second input unit C (360) of the input unit C (360), the output unit C (370) is controlled so that the reverse rotation operation is performed for 5 seconds, which is the second output content. Is to do.

Meanwhile, the input block 100 described above outputs an enable signal to the logic block 200 or the output block 300 through the connector-shaped output unit A 160 exposed to the outside of the main body A 110. He said he could give. Accordingly, the enable signal output from a specific input block 100 can be acquired only from the logic block 200 or the output block 300 connected to the output unit A 160 of the corresponding input block 100. However, when the bus line communication method is applied, even if the blocks are not directly connected and are not necessarily connected in sequence, signals can be transmitted and received between blocks that are interlocked in advance, and operations can be performed.

10 is a diagram for explaining a smart coding block according to another embodiment of the present invention. That is, in FIG. 10, the input block 100, the output block 300, and the radio block 400 are connected to each other.

The input block 100 includes a main body A 110, a sensor unit A 120, an operation unit A 130, a control unit A 140, a memory A 150, a connection unit A 170, and a bus line A 190. Include. In the input block 100 illustrated in FIG. 2, it has been described that the control unit A 140 can output and process the enable signal through the output unit A 160 manufactured in the form of a connector. However, in the input block 100 shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of connector-type connection parts A 170 are provided outside the main body A 110, and each connection part A 170 is connected by a bus line A 190. . In addition, the control unit A 140 is connected to the bus line A 190. Therefore, when the enable signal is output from the control unit A 140, it is loaded on the bus line A 190 together with the unique ID of the corresponding input block 100. Meanwhile, the rest of the configuration of the input block 100 is replaced with a configuration description of the same name described in FIG. 2.

The output block 300 includes a main body C 310, an operation part C 320, a sensor part C 330, a control part C 340, a memory C 350, an output part C 370, a connection part C 380, and It includes a bus line C (390). In the output block 300 illustrated in FIG. 4, it has been described that the control unit C 340 can receive the enable signal through the input unit A manufactured in the form of a connector. However, in the output block 300 shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of connector-type connection parts C 380 are provided outside the main body C 310, and each connection part C 380 is connected by a bus line C 390. . Also, the control unit C 340 is connected to the bus line C 390. Therefore, if the enable signal is loaded on the bus line C (390), the control unit C (340) obtains the enable signal and checks the unique ID to determine whether to control the operation of the output unit C (370) and then perform the operation. have. Meanwhile, the rest of the configuration of the output block 300 is replaced with a configuration description of the same name described in FIG. 4.

The radio block 400 is a block that connects a communication channel with another coding block that is not physically connected, or an IoT device that is not a coding block, and supports transmitting and receiving information. The radio block 400 includes a main body D 410, a connection unit D 420, a control unit D 430, a communication processing unit D 440, and a bus line D 490.

The main body D 410 forms the exterior of the radio block 400 and is manufactured in a form that is harmonized with the other input block 100 or the output block 300.

The connection part D 420 is manufactured in the form of a connector that can be physically and electrically coupled to the connection parts 170 and 380 of the input block 100 or the output block 300 while being exposed to the outside of the main body D 410. A plurality of connection portions D 420 are also provided, and each of the connection portions D 420 is connected by a bus line D 490.

When a wireless signal is received from an external IoT device or a coding block that is not physically connected through the communication processing unit D 440, the control unit D 430 analyzes the received signal and transmits an enable signal to the bus line D 490. It is provided to transmit a wireless signal to the outside through the communication processing unit D 440 after transmitting or receiving the enable signal carried on the bus line D 490.

The communication processing unit D 440 is provided to receive a wireless signal from the outside in connection with the control unit D 430 or to transmit a wireless signal to an external device.

The operation process of the coding block shown in FIG. 10 will be described as follows.

First, the user sets an operation criterion in the input block 100 and sets the output content in the output block 300. The operation standard setting and output content setting process has been described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. Thereafter, the user connects the input block 100 in which the operation criterion is set and the output block 300 in which the output content is set, and additionally connects the radio block 400.

In the example shown in FIG. 10, the connection parts 170, 380, and 420 provided in each of the blocks 100, 300, and 400 do not have separate input/output, so even if a plurality of connection parts 170, 380, and 420 are provided, they only need to be combined regardless of the order. When each of the blocks 100, 300, and 400 are connected through the connection parts 170, 380, and 420, the physical connection and the electrical connection are also made. That is, each bus line 190, 390, and 490 are all electrically connected to form one bus line.

On the other hand, when the connection units 170, 380, and 420 of each of the blocks 100, 300, and 400 are connected to each other, each of the control units 140, 340, and 430 exchanges unique IDs with each other to complete the preparation to transmit and receive signals according to a predetermined communication protocol. That is, there is no need for manual work to connect the communication channels for each of the blocks 100, 300, and 400, and preparations for transmitting and receiving signals are automatically made by exchanging unique IDs only by connecting the connection units 170, 380, and 420.

In this state, the control unit A 140 of the input block 100 checks the value measured through the sensor unit A 120 and compares it with the operation reference previously stored in the memory A 150. If the physical value currently measured through the sensor unit A 120 matches (or is within the range) the operation standard previously stored in the memory A 150, the control unit A 140 transmits an enable signal together with its own ID. It is loaded onto bus line A 190 and sent. The enable signal carried on the bus line A 190 is also transmitted to the bus line C 390 and bus line D 490 connected thereto.

The control unit C 340 of the output block 300 acquires the enable signal placed on the bus line C 390 and checks the unique ID of the input block 100 that transmitted the enable signal. If it is confirmed that it is the input block 100 linked in advance as a result of checking the unique ID, the control unit C 340 outputs the output contents stored in the memory C 350 through the output unit C 370 according to the input of the enable signal. .

In addition, the control unit D 430 of the wireless block 400 acquires the enable signal on the bus line D 490, checks the unique ID of the input block 100 that transmitted the enable signal, and interlocks in advance. When it is confirmed that it is the input block 100, the control unit D 430 transmits a radio signal in a predetermined form to an external IoT device through the communication processing unit D 440 or transmits it to the radio block 400 of another coding block. .

FIG. 11 shows another example in which a plurality of input blocks 100 and output blocks 300 shown in FIG. 10 are connected. That is, the first input block 100 provided with a sound pressure sensor such as a microphone as the sensor part A 120, the first output block 300 provided with a speaker as the output part C 370, and the sensor part A 120 ), a second input block 100' with an illuminance sensor, a third input block 100' with a distance sensor as a sensor unit A 120, and a display as an output unit C 370 The second output blocks 300 ′ are connected to each other through connector-type connection parts 170 and 380.

Each input block (100,100',100'') and output block (300,300') are in a state in which operation standards and output contents have been set in advance, and signal transmission and reception are also prepared by exchanging unique IDs according to the connection of the connection units (170,380). to be.

In this state, if a sound corresponding to the previously stored operation standard is recognized through the sensor unit A 120 of the first input block 100, the enable signal of the first input block 100 is loaded on the entire bus line. Accordingly, a predetermined sound source may be output through the speaker in the first output block 300, and predetermined image information may be output through the display of the second output block 300 ′.

If the first output block 300 may be preset to operate only on the enable signal of the first input block 100, the second output block 300 ′ is the second input block 100 ′ and the third input It may be set to operate only on the enable signal of the block 100 ″. In this case, the control unit C 340 of each output block 300,300' checks the unique ID of the input block 100,100',100'' that sent the enable signal along with the enable signal loaded on the bus line and interlocks in advance. The operation of the output unit C 370 may be determined after confirming whether it is the unique ID of the input block 100. That is, if the enable signal is generated in the first input block 100, the output content is output only in the first output block 300 and the second output block 300' does not react. On the other hand, if an enable signal is generated in the second input block 100 ′, the first output block 300 maintains a standby state and output contents are output only in the second output block 300 ′.

12 is a diagram for explaining a smart coding block according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 12, two input blocks 100 and two output blocks 300 are connected, and an additional AI block 500 is connected. The input blocks 100 and 100 ′ and the output blocks 300 and 300 ′ are replaced with the contents described with reference to FIG. 10, and the AI block 500 will be described first as follows.

The AI block 500 includes a main body E 510, a connection part E 520, a controller E 530, a memory E 540, and a bus line E 590.

The body E 510 forms the exterior of the AI block 500 and is provided to protect other components. The connection part E 520 is manufactured in the form of a connector connected to other blocks outside the main body E 510. In addition, a plurality of connection parts E 520 may be provided, and each connection part E 520 is connected by a bus line E 590.

When the output content is output from the output block 300, the control unit E 530 determines what kind of operation the user wants to perform by analyzing the output content, and if necessary, the exemplary standard data stored in the memory E 540 or It is provided to extract a reproduction signal obtained by converting standard data into a control signal and transmit it to the output block 300.

The memory E 540 is provided to store standard data which is exemplary to be sent to the output block 300.

The AI block 500 is an auxiliary block for supporting the operation of the output block 300. For example, in the case where the output block 300 is a block having a grip part for gripping, moving and releasing an object as the output unit C 370, when the user inputs a flimsy operation, the contents are stored in the memory C 350 Since is played back, the playback operation is also clumsy. However, input data input by the user using an artificial neural network (ANN, artificial neural network, or neural network) in the control unit E 530 of the AI block 500 (sensing value for recording acquired from the sensor unit C 330) By analyzing the data, it is possible to grasp exactly what kind of motion the user wants even if the user inputs the motion poorly.

That is, in order to analyze the input data input by the user (referring to the poorly input output content) using an artificial neural network, the exemplary standard data calculated after sufficient training has been completed in advance is stored in the memory E 540. .

Thereafter, when the second output block 300 ′ having the grip part as the output unit C 370 is connected to the AI block 500, the communication preparation is completed by exchanging unique IDs between each other.

In this state, when the environment change corresponding to the operation criterion is measured in the first input block 100 or the second input block 100' interlocked with the second output block 300' and an enable signal is output, the bus line After acquiring the enable signal placed in the second output block 300 ′ from the control unit C 340, the output contents stored in the memory C 350 are extracted to operate the output unit C 370. Of course, if the AI block 500 is not connected, the control unit C 340 of the second output block 300 ′ will immediately operate the output unit C 370 using the extracted output content. However, since the control unit C 340 of the second output block 300 ′ has confirmed in advance that the AI block 500 is connected on the bus line, the output unit C 370 is not immediately operated using the extracted output content. , The output content is loaded onto the bus line C 390 and sent.

Thereafter, the controller E 530 of the AI block 500 acquires the output contents having the unique ID of the second output block 300 ′ loaded on the bus line E 590. Thereafter, the control unit E 530 images the output contents in the form of a two-dimensional graph, and analyzes the imaged graph using the CNN technique, so that the corresponding output contents are used to perform any operation among standard data stored in the memory E 540. Determine whether it is. That is, it is to determine which operation of the standard data stored in the memory E 540 corresponds to the corresponding image pattern according to the result of the previous learning.

Thereafter, the control unit E 530 extracts exemplary standard data from the memory E 540 according to the analysis result, and sends it to the bus line E 590 along with the unique ID of the AI block 500. Accordingly, the control unit C 340 of the second output block 300' acquires exemplary standard data loaded on the bus line C 390, and uses the exemplary standard data to obtain the output unit C 370, which is a grip unit. Operate.

That is, even if the user inputs the output content through the second output block 300' tinkerously, the final operation can be made with standard data that can operate correctly after analyzing the output content using the AI block 500. There is.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12, when physical and electrical connections are made to each block (100, 300, 400, 500) through the connection unit (170, 380, 420, 520), the communication channel is connected by bus line communication, and the unique ID of each block By enabling communication between blocks that are interlocked in advance through, coding can be completed only by connection between blocks without a separate communication setting process, and the scope of creation is further extended by using the radio block 400 or AI block 500 I can make it.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention described above are disclosed for the purpose of illustration, and those skilled in the art with ordinary knowledge of the present invention will be able to make various modifications, changes and additions within the spirit and scope of the present invention. And additions will be seen as falling within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

100,100',100'': input block
110: main body A
120: sensor part A
130: control panel A
131: Reference input button A
132: Operation setting button A
140: control unit A
150: memory A
160: output part A
170: connection part A
190: Bus Line A
200: logical block
210: main body B
220: control part B
221: Logic selection button B
222: Output reverse button B
230: display part B
240: input part B
250: output part B
260: control part B
261: display part control means B
262: Logic setting means B
263: calculation means B
264: input control means B
265: output control means B
300,300',300'': output block
310: main body C
320: control panel C
330: sensor unit C
340: control unit C
350: memory C
360: input unit C
370: output unit C
380: connection part C
390: Bus Line C
400: wireless block
410: body D
420: connection part D
430: control unit D
440: Communication processing unit D
490: Bus Line D
500: AI block
510: main body E
520: connection part E
530: control unit E
540: memory E
590: Bus Line E

Claims (4)

An input block comparing the measured value with an operation reference and outputting an enable signal; And
An output block that is combined with the input block and performs a specific operation by outputting pre-stored output contents when an enable signal is input from the input block;
A smart coding block capable of setting an operation standard and output contents, characterized in that the operation standard of the input block and the output contents of the output block can be reset according to a user's will.
The method of claim 1,
The input block,
A sensor unit A for measuring a physical value according to environmental changes;
A reference input button A for inputting a command for setting an operation standard;
A memory A for storing an operation criterion;
An output unit A for outputting an enable signal according to the value measured by the sensor unit A; And
When the reference input button A is activated, the value measured through the sensor unit A is stored in the memory A as an operation standard, and when the reference input button A is deactivated, the value measured through the sensor unit A is stored in the memory. And a control unit A that controls the output of the enable signal through the output unit A compared with the operation reference stored in A. Smart coding block capable of setting operation standards and output contents, comprising: a.
The method of claim 1,
The output block,
An operation unit C for receiving a storage command;
A sensor unit C for receiving output contents;
A memory C for storing output contents input through the sensor unit C;
An input unit C receiving an enable signal from the input block side;
An output unit C for outputting the output content; And
When a storage command is input through the operation unit C, the output contents input through the sensor unit C are stored in the memory C, and when an enable signal is input through the input unit C, the output contents stored in the memory C are stored in the output unit. A control unit C that controls to be output through C; Smart coding block capable of setting operation standards and output contents, comprising: a.
The method of claim 1,
A logic block that is combined with the input block and the output block and performs a logic operation on an enable signal input from a plurality of input blocks and outputs a logic operation result to the output block. Smart coding block that can be set.

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