TWI425162B - Interactive lamps and lanterns - Google Patents

Description

Interactive lighting

The present invention relates to an interactive luminaire which, in addition to being used as a light source in an environment, can also generate an interactive luminaire due to a user's touch.

The application of light source is one of the indispensable elements of life in the current environment. Its application can be described as quite wide. For the lighting needs in life, decorative light source, ambient light source for environment, etc., for example, table lamps have been widely used in Everyone's daily life provides considerable convenience for people's lives and the environment.

Referring to FIG. 1 , it is a conventional table lamp 9 . The conventional lamp 9 includes a base 91 , a support rod 92 , a lamp cover 93 and a bulb 94 . The base 91 has a joint portion 911 and a switch 912. The joint portion 911 is disposed on the surface of the base 91. The switch 912 is for controlling the power sent to the lamp 9. The support rod 92 is attached to one end. The other end of the support rod 92 has a connecting portion 921; the lamp cover 93 is coupled with the connecting portion 921 of the support rod 92; the bulb 94 is received in the lampshade Within 93 and receive power to generate light. When the conventional lamp 9 is used, a power source is transmitted when the switch 912 is in an on state, the bulb 93 receives the power source and generates a light source, and the light source is uniformly illuminated through the lamp cover 94 for illumination use, due to the conventional use. The desk lamp 9 is only illuminated and does not provide additional functionality.

The object of the present invention is to improve the above disadvantages, and to provide an interactive luminaire. In addition to the illuminating function, the interactive luminaire can also cause the luminaire to change due to the user's touch, so that the present invention can make the invention The interactive luminaire can interact with the user.

A second object of the present invention is to provide an interactive luminaire which, in addition to having an illumination function, also has a storage purpose for storing books, newspapers, magazines, and the like.

In order to achieve the foregoing object, the interactive lamp of the present invention comprises: a casing, a power supply component and at least one light-emitting component are disposed in a housing; a control unit is disposed in the housing of the housing, and the power supply The component is electrically connected; a display unit is disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the power supply component and the control unit, the display unit can receive the signal sent by the control unit, and display the result; the number sensing unit is disposed in the housing The sensing unit can detect a change in external pressure and send a sensing signal to the control unit; the signal sent by the sensing unit is compared by the control unit and displayed by the display unit.

In the interactive luminaire of the present invention, the control unit is configured with a plurality of usage modes, including: the user must cause the number sensing unit to emit a matching signal according to the graphic indication of the display unit. Alternatively, the user must cause the number sensing unit to emit a corresponding signal within a limited time. Alternatively, the control unit of the present invention may also output different signals from time to time and output to the display unit, so that the user needs to notice the change of the display unit and interact with the interactive lamp within a predetermined time. Alternatively, the interactive luminaire of the present invention can also emit light when the control unit receives that the result sent by the at least one sensing unit is completely correct.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more <RTIgt;

Referring to FIG. 2, a preferred embodiment of the interactive luminaire of the present invention is disclosed. The interactive luminaire comprises a housing 1, a control unit 2, a display unit 3 and a plurality of sensing units 4. The housing 1 can be formed into a variety of luminaires. The control unit 2 is disposed in a housing 10 of the housing 1. The display unit 3 is formed on an outer surface of the housing 1. The sensing unit 4 is It is disposed at the number of parts of the casing 1.

The housing 1 can be formed into various preset luminaire shapes. The housing 1 is provided with a power supply component 11 and at least one illuminating component 12 in a chamber 10. The power supply component 11 can receive external or self-storing power to provide related components such as the light-emitting component 12, the control unit 2, and the display unit 3 disposed in the housing 1, and the power supply component 11 can be set if necessary. The switch 16 is controlled by the control unit 2 to control whether the power is output or not. The light-emitting element 12 may be a light-emitting element such as a conventional light bulb or a light-emitting diode, and the light-emitting source is transmitted through the light-transmitting portion 13 of the casing 1. In the present embodiment, the housing 1 is formed into an octopus design such that the housing 1 is supported by a plurality of support members 14, one end of the plurality of support members 14 is coupled to the housing 1, and the other end of the plurality of support members 14 can be abutted A plane is connected to allow the housing 1 to stand firmly. In addition, in the embodiment, the supporting member 14 abuts one end of a plane, and can also form a curved shape receiving portion 15 by which the adjacent two receiving portions 15 can be used for books, newspapers or magazines. Storage.

The control unit 2 is disposed in the housing 10 of the housing 1 and electrically connected to the power supply component 11. The control unit 2 can be one of a single chip or a microprocessor. The control unit 2 can be provided with at least one control button 21, which can select and change the actuation of the control unit 2.

The display unit 3 is disposed on the housing 1. The display unit 3 can be a conventional screen. The display unit 3 is electrically connected to the power supply component 11 and the control unit 2, and the display unit 3 can be received by the control unit 2. The signal is displayed for the user to view, and the display of the result can be various graphics 31 or pictures, and if necessary, the sound propagator can output the sound, which can be understood by those skilled in the art. In the present embodiment, the pattern 31 is identical to the entire interactive luminaire, and the pattern 31 includes a plurality of support members 32, the number of support members 32 of the pattern 31 and the number of support members 14 of the housing 1. the same.

The sensing unit 4 is disposed at a predetermined portion of the housing 1. In the embodiment, the sensing unit 4 can detect a change in external pressure or a vibration amount and send a sensing signal to the control unit 2. The sensing unit 3 is preferably selected as one of a touch element or a piezoelectric element.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , which is a use example of the present invention, by the control of the switch 16 , the interactive luminaire of the present invention can selectively emit a light source from the illuminating element 12 to form an illumination, or And a graphic 31 is displayed by the display unit 3, and the graphic 31 can be various patterns. In the embodiment, the graphic 31 forms the same pattern as the interactive luminaire, and the graphic 31 can be changed by the control unit 2. . For example, at least one supporting member 32 of the graphic 31 is displayed in a different color or flashing manner, and the user can tap or touch the corresponding sensing unit 4 located in the interactive light fixture according to the displayed supporting member 32. In order to cause the sensing unit 4 to emit a signal and compare it via the control unit 2, the control unit 2 can notify the display unit 3 of the comparison result. When the sensing unit 4 provided on the supporting member 14 of the housing 1 is touched or tapped, and the supporting member 32 displayed on the graphic 31 completely coincides, the control unit 2 sends a signal to the display unit 3, The display unit 3 displays a correct result. When the sensing unit 4 provided on the supporting member 14 of the housing 1 is touched or tapped, and the supporting member 32 displayed on the graphic 31 does not completely match, the control unit 2 sends a signal to the display unit 3, An incorrect result is displayed by the display unit 3. The result displayed by the display unit 3 can be a graphic, a face, and if necessary, a voice.

Furthermore, when the control unit 2 receives the sensing signal sent by the at least one sensing unit 4 and the comparison result is not completely consistent, the control unit 2 may not send any signal to the display unit 3, The control unit 2 continues to wait for receiving the sensing signal sent by the number sensing unit 4 until the sensing signal sent by the number sensing unit 4 completely matches the portion displayed by the graphic 31, and the control unit 2 sends a correct one. Signal to the display unit 3 to display the correct result.

Moreover, the sensing signal sent by the control unit 2 to the at least one sensing unit 4 may also be limited to be completed within a predetermined time, that is, the user must cause the control unit 2 to complete the determination within a predetermined time. The action, if completed within the time, falls into the program of the control unit 2, and if it is not completed within the time, the control unit 2 determines that the failure has occurred, and sends a signal to the display unit 3 for display.

In addition, the control unit 2 of the present invention may also output different signals from time to time and output to the display unit 3, so that the graphic 31 of the display unit 3 changes, so the user needs to notice the change of the display unit 3 and Interact with the interactive luminaire for a predetermined time.

In addition, the interactive luminaire of the present invention may also be provided with no switch 16, that is, the user needs to touch the sensing unit 4 according to the graphic 31 displayed by the display unit 3, and the at least one sensing is received by the control unit 2. When the sensing signal sent by the unit 4 is completely matched, the control unit 2 can send a signal to electrically connect the light-emitting component 12 to the power supply component 11 to make the light-emitting component of the housing 1 12 can be illuminated, otherwise the light-emitting element 12 will not be actuated, and the light-emitting element 12 will not emit light.

Moreover, in the interactive luminaire of the present invention, when the user does not touch the sensing unit 4 according to the graphic 31 displayed by the display unit 3 within a predetermined time, the control unit 2 can send a signal to the display unit. 3, forming an idle mode, the power supply component 11 supplies only the power required by the light-emitting component 12, and the control unit 2 does not send any signal to the display unit 3, so that the graphic 31 of the display unit 3 does not cause any change, The control unit 2 also does not accept the sensing signal sent by the sensing unit 4. Thereby, the user can only use the light-emitting element 12 to provide a primary illumination in this mode.

In summary, in the interactive luminaire of the present invention, the control unit 2 can set a plurality of usage modes, including: the user must instruct the number sensing unit 4 to emit a matching signal according to the indication of the graphic 31 of the display unit 3. Alternatively, the user must cause the number sensing unit 4 to emit a coincident signal within a limited time. Alternatively, the control unit 2 of the present invention may also output different signals from time to time and output to the display unit 3, so that the user needs to notice the change of the display unit 3 and interact with the interactive luminaire within a predetermined time. Alternatively, the interactive luminaire of the present invention can also illuminate when the control unit 2 receives the result sent by the at least one sensing unit 4 to be completely correct. In this way, the interactive luminaire of the present invention can effectively stimulate the user's challenge, and can interact with the user and gain a sense of accomplishment, and make the user full of surprise and fun in the challenge process.

In addition to the illumination function, the interactive luminaire of the invention can also make the luminaire changeable by the touch of the user, and the interactive luminaire of the invention has the effect of interacting with the user.

In addition to the lighting function, the interactive luminaire of the present invention also has the effect of storing effects such as books, newspapers and magazines.

While the invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments described above, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The technical scope of the invention is protected, and therefore the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

[this invention]

1. . . case

10. . . Sensing unit

11. . . Power supply component

12. . . Light-emitting element

13. . . Translucent part

14. . . Support member

15. . . Bearing department

16. . . switch

2. . . control unit

twenty one. . . Control button

3. . . Display unit

31. . . Graphics

32. . . Support member

4. . . Sensing unit

[知知]

9. . . table lamp

91. . . Pedestal

911. . . combination

912. . . switch

92. . . Support rod

921. . . Connection

93. . . lampshade

94. . . light bulb

Figure 1: Schematic diagram of a conventional desk lamp.

Figure 2: Side view of the interactive illuminator of the present invention.

Figure 3: Front view of the interactive illuminator of the present invention.

Figure 4: Flow chart of the operation of the interactive illuminating lamp of the present invention.

1‧‧‧shell

10‧‧‧Sensor unit

11‧‧‧Power supply components

12‧‧‧Lighting elements

13‧‧‧Transmission Department

14‧‧‧Support members

15‧‧‧Holding Department

16‧‧‧ switch

2‧‧‧Control unit

21‧‧‧Control button

3‧‧‧Display unit

31‧‧‧ graphics

32‧‧‧Support members

4‧‧‧Sensor unit

Claims (7)

An interactive luminaire includes: a casing, a power supply component and at least one illuminating component are disposed in a housing; a control unit disposed in the housing of the housing and electrically connected to the power supply component; a display unit Provided in the housing and electrically connected to the power supply component and the control unit, the display unit can receive the signal sent by the control unit, and display the result; the number sensing unit is disposed at a predetermined part of the housing, and the sensing unit can Detecting a change in external pressure and transmitting a sensing signal to the control unit; the signal sent by the sensing unit is compared by the control unit and displayed by the display unit; wherein the housing is provided with a support member, One end of the number of support members is coupled to the housing, and the other end of the plurality of support members forms a receiving portion of a curved shape. According to the interactive luminaire of claim 1, wherein the result displayed by the display unit is the appearance of the interactive luminaire. The interactive luminaire of claim 1 or 2, wherein the display unit is a screen. The interactive luminaire of claim 3, wherein the display unit further comprises a sound spreader. The interactive luminaire of claim 2, wherein the display unit can display at least one sensing unit position of the interactive luminaire. The interactive luminaire of claim 1 or 2, wherein the sensing unit is one of a touch element or a piezoelectric element. According to the interactive luminaire of claim 1 or 2, wherein the comparison result of the control unit matches the display unit, the control unit can send a signal to electrically connect the illuminating element to the power supply component. .