KR20230090933A - Touch Panel Smart Shower Display System Using Artificial lntellingence-Based Sensors - Google Patents

Abstract

The shower has a structure that allows you to control the temperature and receive water by using a faucet, but the water is not supplied at a constant temperature, and you may be surprised by the water supply at an unwanted temperature. Also, even if the shower has the same water pressure, each user's skin The water pressure you feel may be strong or weak. In addition, the amount of cold water sent out to supply hot water can lead to water waste because the user does not want the temperature, but the water is the same water.
In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention, the temperature control of the shower is done with a panel touch, and the temperature of the water supplied is displayed with an LED light. This allows the user to directly adjust it to the desired water pressure. By utilizing the system-linked pairing, operation, and controllable functions of smart devices, more functions are added to the shower, allowing users to use many functions, enabling access to various services and products through IoT that are also applied to shower rooms. display was developed.
Through this, it recommends an appropriate system to the user and has a function to automatically check and adjust the water temperature and stress and health fatigue through linkage with the smartphone and smart watch.

Description

Touch Panel Smart Shower Display System Using Artificial Intelligence-Based Sensors {Touch Panel Smart Shower Display System Using Artificial Intelligence-Based Sensors}

The present invention relates to a shower that can be used in conjunction with a smart device used in daily life and a system for driving a shower that is used in daily life as viewed from another perspective on products necessary for daily life.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution refers to the next-generation industrial revolution led by artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robot technology, drones, self-driving cars, and virtual reality (VR). Among them, the Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the provision of new services by using the public network of things with intelligence such as network processing and information processing that individual objects could not provide by connecting tangible or intangible objects existing in the world in various ways.

As the Internet is added to things, technology development of products convenient for real life is rapidly increasing. If we take a closer look at the things systems used in our real life, it is easy to find that some products support control and operation using networks and interlocking systems through smart phones and smart devices.

If such an IoT system is brought into the bathroom and shower room, you can see system devices using disinfectants, cleaning and water. However, IoT systems that are still used in shower rooms are not common. In this regard, we are launching a functional shower using the 4th Revolution Internet of Things (IoT) system. However, there is a limit to the types of modes that are changed or applied, and users who have difficulty using smart devices have limitations in operating them. However, this can be solved through the provision of services to users and flexible activities of the system, and the quality of life of users can be easily improved.

However, when using this device, it is easy to operate and control, but it is difficult to provide services other than the entered service, and it is difficult to change the appearance, so it is difficult to provide the design the user wants. Since it can only be produced regardless of taste, there is a limit to using basic and acceptable achromatic colors and codes.

Functional shower device capable of precise temperature control Application No. 10-2016-0067411 Smart watch with biosignal detection sensor Application No. 10-2015-0007587

Automatic control technology using IoT sensor and control module

The purpose of the present invention is to reach deep into daily life by utilizing the system, interlocking, manipulation, and controllable functions of smart devices that have been freely used in real life using networks to add more functions to general showers to provide users with By making it possible to use many functions, it is possible to access various services and products according to the 4th industrial revolution and changing times, which are also applied to shower rooms, and decisively provide a system that can improve the quality of life of users. .

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is equipped with a control system, waterproofing and water supply functions such as those in a general shower.

Unlike general showerheads, the user's body temperature, current temperature, and fatigue are identified through a smartphone or smart watch, and the most appropriate water temperature, aroma filter, and massage function are applied. In addition, when you turn on the faucet to use water because you need water urgently, you will be surprised if hot water suddenly comes out or cold water is supplied. To prevent this, it is possible to properly adjust the water temperature to the required temperature. If it is not used for a long time, water comes out at the specified temperature, and if it is used for a long time, a shower head that operates according to the control signal received, and a function display using the IoT system is provided separately from the shower head to control the operation according to the user's operation. A control signal is transmitted to the shower, and it can be performed by pressing the panel a set number of times or selecting a set mode and pressing it.

The user's convenience can be pursued with the present invention, and it can also be used for safety issues. Through smart control, various functions provided in the product can be utilized, and the quality of life can be improved. You can set the desired temperature and desired mode, and you can check how much water is used by checking the amount of water used, which can be the basis for saving water. You do not have to be surprised by the sudden water temperature, and you can use your smartphone to check your product and provide better service to users by replacing and inspecting the aroma filter.

1 is a side and front view of a shower head 100 that can be the basis for using the present invention.
2 is a front view of the entire components of the display 200 of the present invention.
3 is a system conceptual diagram briefly showing how the shower 100, the display 200, the smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400 are operated by using which parts are network-linked.
4 is a drawing showing the installation position of the display 200 of the present invention based on the shower booth.
5 is a diagram showing interworking between the display 200, the smart phone 300, and the smart watch 400.
6 is a conceptual diagram and a drawing suggesting a solution through the smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400 when the display 200 is out of order.

Hereinafter, it will be described in detail with reference to drawings of a functional shower system using the 4th revolution IoT system according to an embodiment of the present invention. However, the embodiments to be introduced below are provided as examples so that the invention can be fully conveyed. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and may be embodied in other forms. Also, in the drawings, the size and thickness of the device may be exaggerated for convenience. Reference numbers used throughout the specification indicate like elements. Terms used in this specification are for describing embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

1 is a side and front view of a shower head 100 that can be the basis for using the present invention. Referring to Figure 1, you can see the shower head 100 that can perform the function of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a front view of the entire component product of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2 , a display 200 for temperature manipulation and system manipulation according to an embodiment of the present invention may be included.

Communication can be performed by the communication method and communication is received by the communication method. It may be performed by pressing at least one panel included in the display 200 or several panels a set number of times or pressing a panel included in the display 200 . By interlocking and pairing smart phones and smart watches, if you press and hold the shower 100 before using the system function and use of the system, you do not receive water at a sudden temperature when water is supplied, but your body temperature and temperature And it is possible to receive water by analyzing the degree of fatigue. Pairing is to enable operation with the display 200, the smartphone 300, and the smart watch 400, and generally shower 100, one display 200, one smartphone 300, or smart watch ( 400) may be paired and interwork with each other. In the case of the smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400, it can be used only when one or more devices are interlocked, and it can be used even if one or more devices are not interlocked, but there may be limitations in smooth use. For example, before taking a shower, the smartphone 300 and the smart watch 400 are not notified in advance to adjust the temperature, but directly use the shower display 200 in the shower room to adjust the temperature and then wait a while to receive water at the desired water temperature. There may be limitations such as the fact that there is a difference in the use of the aroma filter, the replacement time and the order need to be adjusted directly rather than being able to be done with the smartphone 300, and the service that can be checked immediately by checking the amount of water used. there is. Here, not only the shower 100 and the display 200 are linked and paired, but also the smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400 are interlocked to display the shower display according to today's temperature, weather, fatigue, and body temperature. Built-in systems can be recommended and applied. Through the health check app checked using the smartphone 300 and the smart watch 400, the system such as mode and sensor is used to automatically adjust the water temperature and functions suitable for the body, such as massage function and fatigue recovery. You can take a shower using the proper function at the right temperature at the right time. As is commonly used in bidets in toilet bowls in bathrooms, it is possible to turn on and off water in a shower with a panel, and invented a device that can be controlled by entering the water temperature we want or directly checking the outside weather, temperature, and our body temperature. .

If the warm water, the temperature to be used, and the desired temperature are set, if the smartphone 300 or the smart watch 400 is notified in advance before using the shower 100, the hot water in the shower 100 is automatically heated or cooled The user can use it right away at the required temperature. (Water use can be reduced because it is not necessary to hold the shower head 100 and discharge cold water until warm water comes out.) We can save water by checking the water used each time, informing and managing the water usage.

A massage function was added through water pressure, and the water pressure function can be adjusted to a lower level by manipulating the water pressure with the panel when the child is washing. I think that the difference in water pressure felt by each individual is large, so some showers felt that the water pressure was too strong and some showers felt that the water pressure was too weak. In the shower 100, the water pressure can be adjusted to be weak or strong in stages through the display 200, the smart phone 300, and the smart watch 400.

In the water pressure control panel, it was thought that the lights were turned on one by one as the level went up, and a massage function was added through this. This function allows you to use the massage function for 10 to 10 minutes using water. When you select the mode/select the desired massage function with the smart phone (300) or smart watch (400) and input it, the display ( 200), you can enjoy a massage. (You can see the advantage that each individual can massage the desired area.) It is characterized by being able to use it like a massage gun by adjusting the vibration and water strength.

By adding 4 scents such as lavender, citrus, and floral, you can automatically operate and use the aroma filter of a different scent every day. When the aroma filter is selected, a blue light is turned on next to the filter operation panel of the display 200, and the aroma filter can be automatically changed without daily replacement. In addition, a sterilization effect and iron removal filter can be used for the aroma filter, and as the replacement time of this aroma filter approaches, it emits a red light when used and a green light when not used. When the replacement time approaches, the user is notified through a notification when linking and pairing with the smartphone 300 and smart watch 400, and if regular subscription and inspection are registered frequently, the technician in charge visits the house to replace the malfunction and aroma filter And it can be implemented as a service that checks problems that cause failures (sanitary and leak check).

The shower 100 performs an operation according to a control signal transmitted from the display 200 and an input signal input through the input unit 110 provided in the shower 100 through the smartphone 300 or the smart watch 400 and may include an output unit 110, an input unit 120, a control unit 130, a communication unit 140, and a storage unit 150.

The input unit 120 is for a user to receive an input for controlling the operation of the shower 100, and control through an app may be implemented as a mechanical panel or a pairing network. The input unit 120 may transmit a signal input by a user to the control unit 130 . The storage unit 150 is for storing various data necessary for the operation of the shower 100, and may be implemented by storing user information and preset basic settings. It can be used by pairing with the display 200, the shower 100, the smart phone 300, and the smart watch 400.

The communication unit 140 is for communicating with the display 200 by a communication method and may include a receiving module and a transmitting module. The output unit 110 is for visually outputting information related to the output of the shower head 100 due to the operation panel of the display 200, and may be implemented with, for example, LEDs. According to an embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 2, when a display signal is received from the display 200 in a pairing network interworking process described later, a visual notification is output to indicate that communication is normally performed. can Also, the output unit 110 may output a visual notification according to on/off of pairing. The control unit 130 is for controlling the overall operation of the shower head 100 and may be composed of one or more processing units including a central processing unit, a graphic processing unit, a microprocessor, an application specific semiconductor, and the like.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 130 may control the operation of the shower according to a control signal received from the display 200 through the communication unit 140 or an input signal transmitted from the input unit. Here, in order for the controller 130 to control the operation according to the control signal received from the display 200 or to control the operation according to the control signal received from the smart phone 300 or the smart watch 400, as described above In the meantime, pairing needs to be performed.

Before pairing is completed, the control unit operates according to the initial shipment, and it can be used by directly touching and pressing the panel. Before pairing the shower 100 with a specific display 200, it may be set to receive a signal from the display 200 stored in the factory default value, but it may be set so that it is impossible to control the operation.

However, pairing of the smart phone 300 other than the specific display 200 and the shower 100 and the smart watch 400 can be controlled through an application after initial setting. However, if another user continues to use it, control may be impossible. When a normal signal is received from the display 200 using the initial factory default values, the controller 130 may control the output unit 110 to output a notification of receiving a visual signal.

In addition, when pairing is completed, the controller 130 may output a notification indicating visual pairing completion through the output unit 110, and through this, the controller 130 may display the display stored in the storage unit 150. By receiving the control signal of (200) it is possible to control the operation of the shower (100).

On the other hand, the display 200 is provided with the shower 100 to transmit a control signal to the shower 100 in order to operate the shower 100 according to the operation, and includes an output unit 210, an input unit 220, It may be configured to include a control unit 230, a communication unit 240, and a storage unit 250. The input unit is for receiving an input for controlling the operation of the shower 100 from the user and may be implemented as a mechanical or touch panel.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication unit 240 enables communication with the shower 100 and may include a receiving module and a sending module. In addition, the communication unit 240 may transmit the control signal input through the input unit 220 to the shower by a communication method, and the communication unit 240 transmits the control signal to the communication unit 140 provided in the shower 100. It is necessary to perform pairing between (240).

The storage unit 250 is provided to store various data for the operation of the shower 100. The storage unit 250 may store the actual display 200 to be used in the pairing process and the initial shipment value temporarily assigned during production in a predetermined location. Here, the display 200 is for unique identification, and a unique identification value may be assigned to each display. In addition, the same initial value may be given to the same display as a temporary use value before the display is paired with a specific shower.

The output unit 210 is for visually outputting information about the operation of the shower 100, and may output a notification such as an LED. A notification indicating that pairing has been completed may be output through a pairing process described later with reference to FIG. 2 . The control unit 230 is for controlling the overall operation of the display 200 and may be implemented as one or more processing units including a central processing unit, a graphic processing unit, a microprocessor, and an application specific semiconductor.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 230 may transmit a control signal for controlling the operation of the shower 100 to the shower 100 through the communication unit 240 according to a user input through the input unit 220.

Specifically, before pairing is completed, the controller 230 may transmit a signal to the shower 100 when a user input through the input unit 220 is detected. The signal transmitted here is not a control signal for operating the function of the shower 100, but a signal for simply checking whether or not the communication function exists. In addition, the controller 230 may transmit a signal including the basic value of the display stored in the storage unit 250 to the shower 100 after transmitting the signal to the shower 100 a set number of times. Alternatively, the control unit 230 transmits a signal including the display value stored in the storage unit 250 to the shower 100 when the input of the panel set through the input unit 220 is detected. The controller 230 may control the shower 100 to output a notification indicating visual pairing completion through the output unit 210 .

In the smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400, the operation of the shower 100 may be controlled by manipulating the operation of the display 200. In order to transmit a control signal to the display 200, it may include an output unit 310, an input unit 320, a control unit 330, a communication unit 340, and a storage unit 350.

When the notification before taking a shower is turned on through the smartphone 300 and the smart watch 400, the water supplied from the shower 100 comes out immediately at the water temperature suitable for the user. Unnecessary water use can be reduced by exporting water.

The smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400 acquire the user's body temperature, current temperature and humidity, and various data to provide water at the most suitable temperature for the user. In addition, through the smartphone 300 and the smart watch 400, the stress index and fatigue are measured for today's physical condition and through a simple survey, the aroma filter recommendation and massage function are recommended to provide various functions to the user. can recommend

In addition, when used in conjunction, the amount of water used is displayed, and the amount of water used for a month is digitized and displayed to the user. This can alert users to their water usage, which can help the environment by reducing water use.

The aroma filter can be changed by pressing the panel of the display 200 when the shower 100 is not in use, or through the smart phone 300 or smart watch 400. As the replacement time of the aroma filter approaches, the display When the aroma filter of 200 is turned on/off, the color of the LED that is turned on changes from green to red. Also, it can be checked on the smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400 . It is possible to automatically purchase an aroma filter through an interlocking app, and if a monthly inspection is requested, inspection and replacement of the aroma filter is possible.

When the user makes an input using the smart phone 300 or the smart watch 400, the input is passed from the input unit 320 to the communication unit 310, and in the communication unit 310, the smart phone 300 or the smart watch 400 From the display 200 to the display 200 communicates with the shower 100 to operate and operate.

The smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400 store the user's health information and previously used system information in the storage unit 350, and if they have been paired with the display 200, the storage unit stores the user's health information. Information can be paired quickly and operate seamlessly.

shower body 100
output unit 110
input unit 120
control unit 130
Department of Communications 140
storage unit 150
display body 200
output unit 210
input 220
control unit 230
Department of Communications 240
storage unit 250
Smartphone 300
smart watch 400
output unit 310
input unit 320
control unit 330
Department of Communications 340
storage unit 350

Claims (5)

It is possible to turn off and turn on the water supply of the shower 100 to the panel. It is possible to turn on/off and adjust the temperature with the shower faucet, but this can be dangerous for children, and users can also be surprised by the unexpectedly high water temperature. This can be solved by the display 200 . Temperature control can be controlled by the panel of the display 200 rather than by manual control, which can be adjusted to the desired temperature in advance by displaying the temperature and connecting to the smart phone 300 and smart watch 400 by connecting to the network, so you do not wait when you receive water You can get water at the desired temperature right away. The water pressure in the shower 100 can be adjusted through the display 200 according to the sensitivity of the user's skin, and this system can also be operated with a panel, such as temperature control. Users can adjust the water pressure, which can be divided into 5 stages. The step display can be confirmed by the LED light next to the control panel, and if you connect to the network and set the control in advance with the smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400, you can use the desired water pressure immediately without additional manipulation during pairing. It can be used by automatically changing the use of the aroma filter to the panel or the network of the smart phone 300 and smart watch 400, and the replacement can be inspected and replaced by the user. It is impossible to replace the aroma filter while using water from the shower 100 However, it is possible to turn off the water of the shower 100 and replace it. In addition, as the replacement time of the aroma filter approaches, the red light is displayed through the LED. When the massage function panel is pressed, the function of the smartphone 300 and the smart watch 400 checks the user's fatigue and health, recommends which part to massage, and when the user responds to use it, the shower head 100 applies a water supply system with vibration, which lasts 10 to 15 minutes. The intensity of vibration can be adjusted by the smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400, and the water pressure can be adjusted by the display 200, the smart phone 300 and the smart watch 400.

Images