TWI773957B - Kiosk - Google Patents

Abstract

A kiosk includes a stand, a host and a first projector. The stand includes a main body, wherein the main body includes a top portion and a bottom portion, and has a front side and a back side. The host including a display is connected to the top portion and located at the front side. The first projector is embedded in the main body and located between the top portion and the bottom portion. The front side of the main body is configured with a front light emitting opening located between the top portion and the bottom portion. The first projector is aligned to the front light emitting opening, and a first image light projected from the first projector emits from the front side of the main body through the front light emitting opening.

Description

Interactive multimedia information equipment

The present invention relates to an information device, and more particularly, to an interactive multimedia information equipment (KIOSK).

With the development of science and technology, interactive multimedia information equipment has been widely installed in various places, such as: stations, hospitals, shopping malls, department stores, convenience stores, art and cultural centers, government agencies, tourist attractions or other places where people frequently go in and out. Enable people to self-check information or handle personal affairs through interactive multimedia information equipment

Generally speaking, most of the interactive multimedia information equipment is mounted with a host with display function, and no guidance or publicity function is integrated into it, so that most people tend to habitually query information or handle personal affairs through artificial windows, and ignore it. The existence of interactive multimedia information equipment. Accordingly, there is a problem that the frequency of use of the interactive multimedia information equipment is low.

The present invention provides an interactive multimedia information device, which helps to increase the frequency of use by the public.

The present invention provides an interactive multimedia information device, which includes a tripod, a host and a first projection device. The stand includes a body, wherein the body includes a top and a bottom, and the body has a front side and a rear side. The host is connected to the top of the main body and is located on the front side of the main body. The host includes a display. The first projection device is embedded in the main body and located between the top and the bottom. The front side of the main body is provided with a front light emitting opening, and the front light emitting opening is located between the top and the bottom. The first projection device pair is located at the front light exit opening, and the first image light projected by the first projection device is emitted from the front side of the main body through the front light exit opening.

Based on the above, the interactive multimedia information equipment of the present invention has a built-in first projection device, and the first image light projected by the first projection device is used to attract the attention of the public or to guide the public to the interactive multimedia information equipment, so that the People use the interactive multimedia information equipment to inquire about information or handle personal affairs by themselves, and the frequency of use of the interactive multimedia information equipment is increased.

In order to make the above-mentioned features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the following embodiments are given and described in detail with the accompanying drawings as follows.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an interactive multimedia information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an interactive multimedia information device from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of an interactive multimedia information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of an interactive multimedia information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In order to clearly present the internal structure of the interactive multimedia information device 100 , a part of the tripod 110 in FIG. 3 is omitted. First, please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , in this embodiment, the interactive multimedia information device 100 can be placed in stations, hospitals, shopping malls, department stores, convenience stores, art centers, government offices, tourist attractions, or people frequently come and go other places, so that people can use the interactive multimedia information equipment 100 to self-check information or handle personal affairs. On the other hand, the interactive multimedia information device 100 may adopt a stand-up design, so as to improve the convenience and comfort of people's operation.

Specifically, the interactive multimedia information device 100 includes a tripod 110 , a host 120 , a first projection device 130 and a second projection device 140 , wherein the tripod 110 includes a main body 111 , and the main body 111 includes a top 112 and a bottom 113 . On the other hand, the main body 111 has a front side 114 and a rear side 115 , wherein the host 120 has a display 121 located on the front side 114 of the main body 111 . For example, the host 120 is rotatably connected to the top 112 of the main body 111 , so that the public can adjust the viewing angle of the display 121 according to personal needs.

Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the host 120 has functions such as arithmetic processing, signal transmission and reception, signal control, and data access, and is electrically connected to the first projection device 130 and the second projection device 140 for controlling the first projection device 130 with the second projection device 140 . Specifically, the first projection device 130 is embedded in the main body 111 and located between the top 112 and the bottom 113 . The second projection device 140 is closer to the host 120 than the first projection device 130 , and is embedded in the top 112 of the main body 111 .

The projection direction of the first projection device 130 is different from the projection direction of the second projection device 140 . Specifically, the first projection device 130 is controlled by the host 120 to project the first image light 131 to the ground, and to project the first image light 131 to the ground. The first image light 131 can form arrows, footprints, other guiding texts, other guiding patterns or other guiding images for attracting the public's attention or for guiding the public to the interactive multimedia information device 100 , thereby greatly improving the public's ability to use the interactive multimedia information device 100 . The frequency at which the multimedia information device 100 self-checks information or handles personal affairs.

On the other hand, the second projection device 140 is controlled by the host 120 to project the second image light 141 to the wall, ceiling, curtain or the air, wherein the display 121 of the host 120 is used to display the first image (or operate screen), and the second image light 141 projected on the wall, ceiling, curtain or air can form a second image screen (or operation screen) to provide multiple display functions, so that the public can use at least two image screens ( or operating screen) to inquire about information or handle personal affairs, thereby greatly improving the convenience of the public when operating the interactive multimedia information device 100 .

5A is a partial exploded schematic diagram of an interactive multimedia information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B is an enlarged schematic view of the region R1 of FIG. 4A . FIG. 5C is an enlarged schematic view of the region R2 of FIG. 4A . FIG. 5D is an enlarged schematic view of the region R3 of FIG. 4A . Referring to FIGS. 1 , 3 , 5A and 5B, the front side 114 of the main body 111 is provided with a front light emitting opening 114a, wherein the front light emitting opening 114a is located between the top 112 and the bottom 113, and is closer to the bottom 113. The front light-emitting opening 114a faces the ground, and the first projection device 130 is positioned opposite to the front light-emitting opening 114a, so that the first image light 131 projected by the first projection device 130 is emitted from the front side 114 of the main body 111 through the front light-emitting opening 114a, and projected to the front side 114 of the main body 111. ground.

Referring to FIG. 2 , FIG. 3 , FIG. 5A and FIG. 5C , the rear side 115 of the main body 111 is provided with a rear light exit opening 115 a , and the rear light exit opening 115 a is located at the top 112 . The rear light exit opening 115a faces the wall, ceiling, curtain or the air, and the second projection device 140 is positioned opposite to the rear light exit opening 115a, so that the second image light 141 projected by the second projection device 140 passes through the rear light exit opening 115a to the main body 111 The rear side 115 of the shot.

Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the interactive multimedia information equipment 100 further includes a power supply device 150 , wherein the power supply device 150 is embedded in the main body 111 and located between the first projection device 130 and the second projection device 140 . The power supply device 150 is closer to the top 112 of the main body 111 than the first projection device 130 , and is electrically connected to the host 120 , the first projection device 130 and the second projection device 140 to provide the host 120 , the first projection device 130 and the second projection device 140 power required to operate.

Please refer to FIG. 2 , FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B , the rear side 115 of the main body 111 is further provided with a first installation opening 115 b and a second installation opening 115 c , and the second installation opening 115 c is located between the first installation opening 115 b and the rear light exit opening 115 a between. Specifically, the first installation opening 115b is opposite to the front light exit opening 114a, and the first projection device 130 is embedded in the main body 111 through the first installation opening 115b, so that the first projection device 130 after being embedded in the main body 111 is aligned with the front light exit opening 114a . If there is a maintenance requirement, the first projection device 130 can be removed from the main body 111 through the first installation opening 115b.

Please refer to FIG. 2 , FIG. 5A and FIG. 5C , the rear light exit opening 115 a also serves as the installation opening of the second projection device 140 , and the second projection device 140 is embedded in the main body 111 through the rear light exit opening 115 a to align the second projection device 140 after The light exit opening 115a. If there is a maintenance requirement, the second projection device 140 can be removed from the main body 111 through the rear light exit opening 115a. 2, 5A and 5D, the power supply device 150 is embedded in the main body 111 through the second installation opening 115c. If there is a maintenance requirement, the power supply device 150 can be removed from the main body 111 through the second installation opening 115c.

Following the above, the disassembly and assembly of the interactive multimedia information device 100 is quite intuitive for installers and maintenance personnel.

Please refer to FIGS. 2 , 3 and 5A to 5D. In this embodiment, the tripod 110 further includes a first back cover 116a, a second back cover 116b and a third back cover 116c, wherein the first back cover 116a, The second back cover 116b and the third back cover 116c are mounted on the rear side 115 of the main body 111 and can be locked to the main body 111 by screws. The first back cover 116a is used to cover the first installation opening 115b and the first projection device 130 disposed in the main body 111 to prevent the intrusion of external moisture, dust or foreign objects. The second back cover 116b is used to partially cover the rear light exit opening 115a and the second projection device 140 disposed in the main body 111 to prevent the intrusion of external moisture, dust or foreign objects. Specifically, the second back cover 116b has a notch 116d, and the notch 116d can allow the second image light 141 projected by the second projection device 140 to pass through. That is, the second back cover 116b does not block the projection path of the second image light 141, so that the second image light 141 can be projected to the outside through the rear light exit opening 115a and the gap 116d in sequence. On the other hand, the third back cover 116c covers the second installation opening 115c and the power supply device 150 disposed in the main body 111 to prevent the intrusion of external moisture, dust or foreign objects.

Please refer to FIG. 2 , FIG. 3 , FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B , the stand 110 further includes a first positioning tray 117 , a second positioning tray 118 and a third positioning tray 119 , wherein the first positioning tray 117 , the second positioning tray 118 and the The third positioning tray 119 is disposed in the main body 111 , and the third positioning tray 119 is located between the first positioning tray 117 and the second positioning tray 118 . The first positioning tray 117 is positioned opposite the front light-emitting opening 114 a and the first installation opening 115 b , and the connection line between the front light-emitting opening 114 a and the first installation opening 115 b passes right above the first positioning tray 117 . Therefore, after the first projection device 130 is inserted into the main body 111 through the first installation opening 115b and installed and positioned on the first positioning tray 117, the first projection device 130 can be aligned with the front light exit opening 114a.

For example, the first positioning tray 117 is locked in the main body 111 , wherein the first projection device 130 is provided with a guide column, and the first positioning tray 117 is provided with a guide groove. As far as the installation steps of the first projection device 130 are concerned, the first projection device 130 is inserted into the main body 111 through the first installation opening 115b, and the guide posts of the first projection device 130 are slidably connected to the guide of the first positioning tray 117. groove. Next, through the cooperation of the guide posts of the first projection device 130 and the guide grooves of the first positioning tray 117 , the first projection device 130 is pushed forward to the light exit opening 114 a to position the first projection device 130 relative to the first The tray 117 slides until the first projection device 130 can no longer slide forward to the light exit opening 114a, and then the first projection device 130 is locked to the first positioning tray 117 by screws to prevent the first projection device 130 from slipping.

Please refer to FIG. 2 , FIG. 3 , FIG. 5A and FIG. 5C , the second positioning tray 118 is opposite to the rear light exit opening 115 a , and the second projection device 140 is installed and positioned on the second positioning tray 118 to align the second projection device 140 The rear light exit opening 115a. For the installation steps of the second projection device 140 , before inserting the second positioning tray 118 and the second projection device 140 into the main body 111 , the second projection device 140 is locked to the second positioning tray 118 by screws. Next, the second positioning tray 118 and the second projection device 140 are inserted into the main body 111 through the rear light exit opening 115a. Afterwards, after the second positioning tray 118 and the second projection device 140 are moved to the positioning position, the second positioning tray 118 is locked to the main body 111 by screws to prevent the second positioning tray 118 and the second projection device 140 from slipping off.

Please refer to FIG. 2 , FIG. 3 , FIG. 5A and FIG. 5D , the third positioning tray 119 is positioned opposite to the second installation opening 115 c , and the power supply device 150 is mounted and positioned on the third positioning tray 119 . As for the installation steps of the power supply device 150 , the power supply device 150 is inserted into the main body 111 through the second installation opening 115 c first. After that, the power supply device 150 is moved into the positioning space of the third positioning tray 119 . For example, the positioning space of the third positioning tray 119 can be defined by a lower block and two side blocks. The bottom block can be used to carry the power supply device 150 to prevent the power supply device 150 from falling to the bottom 113 , and the aforementioned two side blocks This can prevent the power supply device 150 from shaking.

6 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an interactive multimedia information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 to FIG. 3 and FIG. 6 , in this embodiment, the tripod 110 further includes a base 1111 , and the bottom 113 of the main body 111 is connected to the base 1111 to improve the stability of the tripod 110 when standing. On the other hand, the base 1111 includes a base 1111a and a positioning member 1111b protruding from the base 1111a, and the bottom 113 of the main body 111 has a positioning hole 113a. The base portion 1111a is used to contact the ground and support the main body 111, and the bottom portion 113 of the main body 111 is supported on the base portion 1111a. The positioning member 1111b is inserted into the positioning hole 113a and embedded in the bottom portion 113 of the main body 111 . The cooperation between the positioning member 1111b of the base 1111 and the positioning hole 113a of the bottom 113 of the main body 111 helps to improve the convenience and reliability when installing the base 1111 and the main body 111 .

In addition, after the positioning member 1111b is inserted into the positioning hole 113a, the base portion 1111a of the base 1111 and the bottom portion 113 of the main body 111 are locked into the base portion 1111a of the base 1111 by the locking accessories 1112 (eg, screws), so that the bottom portion 113 of the main body 111 is locked to the base portion 1111a of the base 1111, Looseness between the bottom 113 of the main body 111 and the base 1111 a of the base 1111 is avoided.

It is particularly noted that, the first projection device and the second projection device in the interactive multimedia information equipment of other embodiments can be configured alternatively. For example, the interactive multimedia information equipment equipped with the first projection device can provide guidance or publicity functions, while the interactive multimedia information equipment equipped with the second projection device can provide multiple display functions.

To sum up, the interactive multimedia information equipment of the present invention has a built-in first projection device, and the first image light projected by the first projection device is projected onto the ground. For example, the first image light projected on the ground can form arrows, footprints, other guiding texts, other guiding patterns or other guiding images to attract the attention of the public or to guide the public to the interactive multimedia information equipment, thereby greatly increasing the size of the information. Increase the frequency of people self-checking information or handling personal affairs through interactive multimedia information equipment.

On the other hand, the interactive multimedia information equipment of the present invention has a built-in second projection device, and the second image light projected by the second projection device is projected onto the wall, ceiling, curtain or air. For example, the display of the host is used to display the first image picture (or the operation picture), and the second projection device is used to project the second image picture (or the operation picture) under the control of the host, so that the public can use the At least two image screens (or operation screens) are used to inquire about information or handle personal affairs, thereby greatly improving the convenience of the public when operating the interactive multimedia information equipment.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above by the embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, The protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the appended patent application.

100 Interactive multimedia information equipment 110: Tripod 111: Subject 1111: Base 1111a: base 1111b: Positioning pieces 1112: Lock attachment 112: top 113: Bottom 113a: Positioning hole 114: Front side 114a: front light opening 115: rear side 115a: rear light opening 115b: first installation opening 115c: Second mounting opening 116a: first back cover 116b: Second back cover 116c: Third back cover 116d: Notch 117: The first positioning tray 118: Second positioning tray 119: The third positioning tray 120: host 121: Display 130: The first projection device 131: The first image light 140: Second Projection Device 141: Second Image Light 150: Power supply unit R1~R3: area

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an interactive multimedia information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an interactive multimedia information device from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of an interactive multimedia information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of an interactive multimedia information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5A is a partial exploded schematic diagram of an interactive multimedia information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B is an enlarged schematic view of the region R1 of FIG. 4A . FIG. 5C is an enlarged schematic view of the region R2 of FIG. 4A . FIG. 5D is an enlarged schematic view of the region R3 of FIG. 4A . 6 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an interactive multimedia information device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

100: Interactive multimedia information equipment

110: Tripod

111: Subject

1111: Base

112: top

113: Bottom

114: Front side

114a: front light outlet

115: rear side

120: host

121: Display

130: The first projection device

Claims (11)

An interactive multimedia information device, comprising: a tripod, including a main body, wherein the main body includes a top and a bottom, and the main body has a front side and a rear side; a host is connected to the top of the main body and is located on the front side of the main body, wherein the main body is The host includes a display; the first projection device is embedded in the main body and located between the top and the bottom, wherein the front side of the main body is provided with a front light-emitting opening, and the front light-emitting opening is located between the top and the bottom , the first projection device is positioned at the front light exit opening, and the first image light projected by the first projection device is emitted from the front side of the main body through the front light exit opening; and a second projection device is embedded in the main body The top of the main body, wherein the rear side of the main body is provided with a rear light exit opening, and the rear light exit opening is located on the top, the second projection device is located at the rear light exit opening, and the second projection device projects a second image Light is emitted from the rear side of the main body through the rear light exit opening, wherein the projection direction of the first projection device is different from the projection direction of the second projection device, and the first projection device projects the first image light to the ground to form Guide characters, guide patterns or guide images, and the second projection device projects the second image light to the wall to form an image frame. The interactive multimedia information device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rear side of the main body is further provided with a first installation opening, and the first installation opening is located between the top and the bottom, The first installation opening is opposite to the front light exit opening, the first projection device is inserted into the main body through the first installation opening, and the second projection device is inserted into the main body through the rear light exit opening. The interactive multimedia information device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the tripod further comprises: a first back cover mounted on the rear side of the main body and covering the first installation opening; and a second back cover is installed on the rear side of the main body and partially covers the rear light exit opening, wherein the second back cover has a gap, and the second image light projected by the second projection device sequentially passes through the rear light exit opening and the gap. The interactive multimedia information device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the tripod further comprises: a first positioning tray, disposed in the main body, and aligned with the front light-emitting opening and the first installation opening, wherein the The first projection device is installed and positioned on the first positioning tray; and the second positioning tray is arranged in the main body and is located in the rear light exit opening, wherein the second projection device is installed and positioned on the second positioning tray. The interactive multimedia information device as described in item 4 of the claimed scope further comprises: a power supply device embedded in the main body, wherein the rear side of the main body is further provided with a position between the first installation opening and the rear light exit opening A second installation opening between the two, and the power supply device is inserted into the main body through the second installation opening. The interactive multimedia information device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the tripod further comprises: a third back cover mounted on the rear side of the main body and covering the second installation opening; and a third positioning tray , which is arranged in the main body and located between the first positioning tray and the second positioning tray, the third positioning tray is opposite to the second installation opening, and the power supply device is installed and positioned on the third positioning tray. The interactive multimedia information equipment as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, further comprising: a power supply device embedded in the main body, wherein the power supply device is located between the first projection device and the second projection device, and the power supply The device is electrically connected to the host, the first projection device and the second projection device. The interactive multimedia information equipment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first projection device and the second projection device are electrically connected to the host. The interactive multimedia information device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tripod further comprises a base, and the bottom of the main body is connected to the base. The interactive multimedia information device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the base includes a base and a positioning member protruding from the base, the bottom of the main body has positioning holes, and the bottom of the main body is supported against the base. the base, and the positioning member is inserted into the positioning hole. The interactive multimedia information device of claim 10, wherein the tripod further comprises a lock attachment, and the bottom of the main body is locked to the base through the lock attachment.

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