WO2010090475A2

WO2010090475A2 - Multifunctional ruler

Info

Publication number: WO2010090475A2
Application number: PCT/KR2010/000721
Authority: WO
Inventors: 유형근
Original assignee: Yu Hyeung Keun
Priority date: 2009-02-05
Filing date: 2010-02-05
Publication date: 2010-08-12
Also published as: KR20100090219A; WO2010090475A3; KR101163212B1

Abstract

The present invention provides a multifunctional ruler comprising: a timer unit for calculating time information and/or a sound unit for outputting auditory information and/or a display unit for displaying visual information and/or a text recognition unit for recognising text-based information; a light-emitting unit for emitting light; a control unit which has a memory for storing the auditory, visual and/or text-based information, an interface device for user-directed input and an arithmetic logic device, and which controls whether the light-emitting unit is ON or OFF in accordance with the user's directions, and displays the time information by means of the display unit, and/or outputs the auditory information of the memory by means of the sound unit, and/or displays the visual information of the memory by means of the display unit, and/or outputs the text-based information of the memory as auditory information through the sound unit or else displays the text-based information of the memory device as visual information through the display unit; and a body which has graduated markings along one straight edge and which incorporates the timer unit and/or the sound unit and/or the light-emitting unit and/or the display unit and/or the text recognition unit as well as the light-emitting device and the control unit. As a result, the multifunctional ruler according to the present invention can be effectively employed in various different forms of work.

Description

Multifunction chair

The present invention relates to a measuring rule. More specifically, the present invention provides a timer unit for calculating time information, a sound unit for recording and outputting auditory information, and a luminescence unit for providing light of at least two different wavelength bands. The present invention relates to a multifunctional user providing various conveniences to a user, including a display unit for displaying visual information and a character recognition unit for recognizing information on a document.

In general, a 'measuring rule' is a general term for measuring the length of a space. It is a narrowly defined form of a bar, a board, a string, and a tape-shaped object, but is widely used as a drawing and drafting. Includes the graduations that are used for cutting, cutting, etc.

Thus, 'za' is divided into various types according to shape, material, purpose of use, etc. For example, 'zag' (直,), 'multiply' (曲尺) and 'swija' (에) (Cutting), 접 (cutting), and 'tape' (권).

The most common type, straight, is straight, long bars or plates, and is widely used for standard, industrial, commercial, home, and academic purposes. Two long and short rods, called right angles, are used for woodworking, factory use, and sewing. In addition, 'folder' and 'tape' are each folded or rolled in multiple layers for easy portability, and are used in fields similar to the 'straight ruler', or for surveying, work, medical, and dressmaking.

On the other hand, the ruler is a representative stationery widely used in various fields such as students, surveyors, architects, carpenters, seamstresses, doctors, etc. that require precise measurement of dimensions.

Therefore, products that provide additional functions in addition to the original function of length measurement were introduced. For example, Korean Utility Model Model Nos. 20-0228718, 20-0297622, and 20-0303236 have light emitting functions. Self introduction is introduced. In other words, the technology is a built-in light source that emits short-wavelength light, which is convenient for various tasks in a dark place without external lighting.

However, the scope of the use of the ruler is virtually unlimited. For example, students can use a variety of aspects, such as reading lines one by one or writing answers to a questionnaire on a book or test paper to enhance their concentration.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional ruler that can be effectively used for various tasks, specifically, a timer unit for calculating time information, a sound unit for recording and outputting auditory information, and light of at least two different wavelength bands. To provide a multifunctional ruler including a light emitting unit, a display unit for displaying visual information, a document recognition unit for recognizing information on the document.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention, at least one of a timer unit for calculating time information, a sound unit for outputting audio information, a display unit for displaying visual information, a document recognition unit for recognizing information on the document; Light emitting unit for emitting light; A memory for storing the auditory, visual, and document information, an interface device for inputting a user instruction, and a logic operation device are provided to control on / off of the light emitting unit according to the user's instruction, and to display the time information on the display unit. Output the audio information of the memory to the sound unit, display the visual information of the memory to the display unit, or output document information of the memory through the sound unit through the sound unit. Or a control unit for displaying the visual information through the display unit; At least one of the timer unit, the sound unit, the light emitting unit, the display unit, the document recognition unit, the light emitting unit, and the control unit is provided with a multi-function ruler including a body is built along the scale of one straight line.

At this time, the timer unit is a digital clock electronic circuit for the calculation of the time information, the sound unit is a speaker for outputting the auditory information, the light emitting unit is a light emitting LED, the display unit is The flat panel display device for displaying the visual information, wherein the document recognition unit comprises at least one of a CIS (Contact Image Sensor module) module, a digital camera module for the recognition of the information on the document, respectively.

The sound unit may further include a microphone for recording the auditory information, and the control unit may store the recorded auditory information in the memory, and the LED may include at least one of different wavelength bands. Characterized in that there are two kinds, the CIS module comprises an image sensor for recognizing information on the document; And an encoder roller for limiting the movement direction of the multifunction ruler and correcting the information on the document recognized by the image sensor.

In addition, the audio, visual and the document information stored in the memory characterized in that it further comprises a communication unit for wireless communication with the outside, the communication unit is characterized in that it comprises a Bluetooth module for the wireless communication. .

In addition, the timer unit, the sound unit, the display unit. The light emitting unit is mounted on the upper portion of the body, the document recognition unit is characterized in that mounted on the lower portion of the body, further comprising a rod assembly connected by a hinge so as to be extracted and inserted from the top of the body, the light emitting The unit is mounted on the load assembly, the power supply unit is mounted on the body to supply power to the timer unit, the sound unit, the light emitting unit, the display unit, the document recognition unit, the control unit It characterized in that it further comprises.

Multifunctional person according to the present invention, the time display function for providing time information, the sound-related function for recording and outputting the auditory information, the light emitting function for illuminating the work space, the display function for displaying visual information, the information on the document as audiovisual data It provides a document recognition function that converts and provides audio or visual information.

At this time, the time display function provides various types of time information, such as the current time, the current date, the time remaining from the current time to any reference time, and the number of days remaining from the current date to the arbitrary reference date, according to the user's selection. do. The sound-related function not only records and outputs the auditory information that you want anytime, anywhere, but also provides the effect of sound therapy, while the light-emitting function illuminates the workspace from various angles according to the user's choice, Provides the effect of color therapy. In addition, the display function displays various visual information according to the user's selection, and the document recognition function displays the information on the document as visual or audio information according to the user's selection.

Therefore, the multifunctional ruler according to the present invention can be more effectively utilized for various tasks.

1 is a schematic diagram of a multifunctional ruler according to the present invention.

2 and 3 are each a perspective view of a multifunctional ruler according to the present invention.

4 and 5 are exploded perspective views of the multifunction ruler according to the present invention, respectively.

6 is a cross-sectional view of the multifunctional ruler according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As can be seen, the multifunction chair according to the present invention includes a control unit (10), a timer unit (T), a sound unit (S), A luminescence unit (L), a display unit (D), a character recognition unit (R), and a power supply unit (P) are properly mounted.

At this time, at least one edge of the body 2 has a straight shape, and a scale such as a real scale, a new scale, an axial scale, and the like are placed along the longitudinal direction thereof, such as line drawing and length measurement. It is in charge of its original function. In addition, the control unit 10 controls the timer unit T, the sound unit S, the light emitting unit L, the display unit D, the document recognition unit R, and the power supply unit P according to a user's instruction. The control unit, the timer unit (T), the sound unit (S), the light emitting unit (L), the display unit (D), the document recognition unit (R), respectively or in conjunction with each other performs a unique function for the convenience of the user. In addition, the power supply unit P supplies driving power to the control unit 10, the timer unit T, the sound unit S, the light emitting unit L, the display unit D, and the document recognition unit R. .

In addition, the multifunctional ruler according to the present invention preferably includes a communication unit (C).

Looking at each of them in detail:

The control unit 10 controls the timer unit T, the sound unit S, the light emitting unit L, the display unit D, the document recognition unit R, and the power supply unit R according to a user's instruction. do.

To this end, the control unit 10 according to the user's instructions input to the interface device 12, the interface device 12 for the user's instruction input, the timer unit (T), sound unit (S), light emitting unit (L) , A display unit (D), a document recognition unit (R), a logic operation unit (14) for directly controlling the power supply unit (R), and a memory storing various data for implementing the functions of the units (memory: 16). It includes.

In this case, the interface device 12 includes at least one button and a dial, and the logical operation device 14 includes at least one semiconductor chip on which a predetermined algorithm is mounted, and the memory 16 includes a volatile and nonvolatile memory. Include. On the other hand, the timer unit (T), the sound unit (S), the light emitting unit (L), the display unit (D), the document recognition unit (R), the power supply unit (R) which will be described below are all of the control unit 10 Since it is controlled by the logic operation unit 14, the description of the detailed operation of the logic operation unit 14 for each operation is omitted for convenience.

The timer unit T calculates time information in a form desired by the user.

To this end, the timer unit T includes an electronic circuit for a digital clock in which batteries or crystal oscillators are put together. In addition, the timer unit T is interlocked with the display unit D and displays time information in a form desired by the user at all times or temporarily on a part or all of the display unit D with visual indicators such as numbers, letters, and pictures. do.

In this case, the time information in a form desired by the user includes a current time, a current date, a time remaining from a current time to a predetermined reference time, and a number of days remaining from a current date to a predetermined reference date. In addition, the timer unit (T) preferably performs a known function such as a stop watch (alarm), such as a stop watch (alarm) in addition to the automatic shutdown function (off) all functions at the time desired by the user.

Therefore, the user selects a timer function using a button of the interface device 12, adjusts the current time, current date, etc., selects and confirms the desired time information, and selects other desired functions such as automatic shutdown, stopwatch, and alarm. Can be used.

The sound unit S records and outputs audio information according to a user's selection.

To this end, the sound unit S includes a speaker 32 for converting auditory data stored in the memory 16 into sound of an audible frequency band, and a microphone 34 for converting external sound into auditory data. The acoustic data converted by the microphone 34 is stored in the memory 16. In addition, the sound unit S is interlocked with the display unit D and displays the type of auditory data stored in the memory 16 by visual indicators such as numbers, letters, and pictures.

In this case, the auditory data stored in the memory 16 preferably includes second auditory data previously stored in addition to the first auditory data stored by the user. The second auditory data is sound in the 30Hz to 1000Hz wavelength band for sound therapy such as concentration enhancement and stress relief.

Therefore, the user selects a sound function with a button or the like of the interface device 12, selects a desired one of the first or second auditory data stored in the memory 16, and listens to it at a desired time by recording important contents when necessary. Can be.

In addition, the sound unit (S) may include an earphone connector for connecting the earphone. In addition, the user's instruction inputted to the interface device 12 includes a 'display' for displaying the types of the first and second auditory data stored in the memory 16 on the display unit D, and a 'to select the desired auditory data. Play ',' pause 'to stop sound output,' pause 'to pause sound output,' segment repeat 'to repeat playback of some or all of the auditory data, before the currently selected auditory data, or 'Fast forward' and 'Fast forward' to select the next track, and 'Record' for recording by the microphone.

The light emitting unit L provides light of at least two wavelength bands different from each other according to a user's selection. To this end, the light emitting unit L includes at least two kinds of LEDs different from each other.

In this case, at least two different types of LEDs are LEDs having a specific wavelength band for bright therapy or color therapy, and preferably white, daylight, and green LEDs are used. For reference, according to the Bright Therapy or Color Therapy theory, the blue light is effective in enhancing concentration, the green light gives psychological stability, the daylight light has a relaxation effect, and the white light has a diet effect.

Therefore, the user selects a light emitting function using a button or the like of the interface device 12, turns on / off the LED of a desired wavelength band, and adjusts the brightness with a dial, etc. You can enjoy the color therapy effect. In addition, the light emitting unit (L) can be interlocked with the display unit (D), and the arbitrary combination of wavelength bands of light to aid learning, 'learning mode', the wavelength band combinations of light to read the 'reading mode', language By setting and displaying a combination of wavelength bands of light that assists in learning, such as 'language mode', it is possible to select an appropriate mode.

The display unit D displays various visual information according to the user's selection. To this end, the display unit D includes a flat panel display device (FPD).

In this case, preferably, the flat panel display device is a thin film transistor liquid crystal display device (TFT-LCD), and the display unit D stores visual data stored in the memory 16 in numbers, letters, and pictures. Display all the relevant information for the function of the display unit or the timer unit (T), the sound unit (S), the light emitting unit (L), the document recognition unit (R).

Therefore, the user can select a display function with a button or the like of the interface device 12, and then select and view a desired one of the visual data stored in the memory 16. The user can use the timer function, sound function, light emission function, and document recognition function. You can see related information.

The document recognition unit R generates image data by recognizing the information on the document according to a user's selection, and the image data is converted into auditory data or text data through the control unit C, and thus the speaker of the sound unit S. It is output as audio information through 32 or displayed as visual information through the display unit D. To this end, the document recognition unit includes at least one of a CIS module (Contact Image Sensor module 62) or a digital camera module (68), the control unit (C) is a CIS module 62 or a digital camera module ( 68) includes an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function for generating text data from image data recognized by at least one of them, and a TTS (text to speech) function for converting text data into audio data of speech. The OCR and TTS functions are mounted in the control unit C in the form of a program.

Image data obtained from at least one of the CIS module 62 or the digital camera module 68, text data generated from the control unit C, and audio data are stored in the memory 16. FIG.

Therefore, the user can select the document recognition function using a button or the like of the interface device 12 and then view it through the display unit D or listen through the speaker 32 of the sound unit S, and store it in the memory 16 as desired. You can view or listen at any time.

The power supply unit P supplies power required for driving the control unit 10, the timer unit T, the sound unit S, the light emitting unit L, the display unit D, and the document recognition unit R. do. To this end, the power supply unit P includes a battery and an adapter connector.

Therefore, the user can use the battery of the power supply unit (P) as a power source or use the various functions of the multifunction ruler according to the present invention as the power delivered to the adapter connector. And preferably, a rechargeable secondary battery may be used as the battery, and the power supply unit P performs a recharging function of the battery.

The communication unit C performs wireless communication for transmitting various data stored in the memory 16 to the outside or for storing external data in the memory 16.

To this end, the communication unit C includes a known short-range wireless communication means, and preferably includes a Bluetooth module. At this time, a user instruction for the operation of the communication unit C is also input through the interface device 12 of the control unit 10, and the operation of the communication unit C is performed by the logical operation unit 16 of the control unit 10. Controlled, the power for the operation of the communication unit (C) is received from the power supply unit (P). And the communication unit (C) is interlocked with the display unit (D), and displays the communication-related functions on the display unit (D) with a visual indicator such as numbers, letters, pictures, so that the user can select.

Accordingly, the user may externally transmit data or receive external data stored in the memory 16 after selecting a communication function with a button or the like of the interface unit 12.

Hereinafter, a preferable aspect of the multifunctional ruler according to the present invention will be described.

2 is a perspective view of a multifunctional ruler according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state of use, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a part, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the remaining part, and FIG. A cross-sectional view of the VI-VI line of. For reference, FIG. 4 is an exploded state of the upper end of the multifunctional ruler according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 is an exploded state of the lower end of the multifunctional ruler.

As can be seen, the multifunctional ruler according to the present invention has a control unit (C), a timer unit (T), a sound unit (S), a light emitting unit (L), a display unit (D), a document recognition unit, on a body 2 of a predetermined thickness. (R), the power supply unit P, and preferably the communication unit C are shown in a form in which they are properly mounted.

For convenience of explanation, a long axis direction is referred to as a longitudinal direction and a short axis direction is referred to as a width direction under the premise that the body 2 is a rectangular parallelepiped or the like.

First, one edge in the longitudinal direction of the body 2 has a straight shape, and a scale 4 is given along its longitudinal direction, and a mounting space A having a predetermined depth along the longitudinal direction of the upper surface of the body 2. ), The control unit C, the timer unit T, the sound unit S, the display unit D, and preferably the communication unit C are mounted.

That is, the printed circuit board 20 is embedded in the mounting space A of the body 2, and the control unit C, the timer unit T, the sound unit S, the display unit D and preferably The communication unit (C) is mounted, at least one button 12a, the dial (12b), the sound unit (S), the speaker 32 of the interface device 12 of the control unit (C), The microphone 34 and the flat panel display 52 of the display unit D can be confirmed. On the other hand, a digital clock electronic circuit of the logic operation unit 14, the memory 16, and the timer unit T of the control unit C (not shown) is mounted on the back of the printed circuit board 20. At this time, preferably, the communication unit C is also mounted on the rear surface of the printed circuit board 20.

And the mounting space (A) is sealed by a separate cover (80).

At this time, the cover 80 is provided with a keypad K corresponding to the button 12a of the interface device 12 of the control unit C to enable the user to input the instruction, the speaker 32 of the sound unit (S) ) And the first and second slit holes (H1, H2) corresponding to the microphone 34 pass through to facilitate the output and recording of sound, and the transparent corresponding to the flat panel display device (52) of the display unit (D). A window W is provided for viewing from the outside.

In addition, along the longitudinal direction of the upper surface of the body 2 corresponding to the scale 4 and the mounting space A, a mounting space B of a predetermined width is separately indented to insert the load assembly 40 therein. The LED 46 of the light emitting unit L is mounted.

At this time, the rod assembly 40 is provided along the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped first rod 41, the first rod 41 connected to the inner corner of the mounting space (B) by the hinge 42 And a rod-shaped second rod 44 which extends and contracts in a sliding manner from the first rod 41. In addition, the LED 46 of the light emitting unit L is embedded in the second rod 44 in a row while maintaining a predetermined combination, and one surface 47 of the second rod 44 is made of a transparent material. The light from the outside.

In addition, the first rod 41 and the second rod 44 which meet when the rod assembly 40 is maximally long within the range in which the first and

second rods

41 and 44 are not disassembled from each other are provided with a predetermined material. First and

second connectors

43 and 45 are provided. The first and

second connectors

43 and 45 prevent the disassembly of the first and

second rods

41 and 44, and at the same time enable the angle adjustment of the first rod 41 and the second rod 44. In this case, the first and

second connectors

43 and 45 may have a detent structure using balls, holes, or the like.

In addition, at the bottom of the mounting space B, a strip-shaped mirror 49 inclined to be gradually lowered toward the scale 4 is mounted along the longitudinal direction, and a body between the mounting space B and the scale 4. (2) is made of a transparent material, preferably among the body (2) between the mounting space (B) and the scale (4), the light of the LED 46 is concentrated along the inner surface toward the inclined surface of the mirror 49 Or a lens 48 for diffusing.

As a result, when the user drives the light emitting unit L in the state of FIG. 2 in which the user loads the load assembly 40 and inserts it into the mounting space B, the light of the LED 46 spreads low toward the front of the scale 4, In the state of FIG. 3 when the load assembly 40 is unfolded, when the angles of the first and

second rods

41 and 44 are properly adjusted, the light emitting unit L is driven to light the LED 46 and the entire body 2. Lighten the surroundings widely. Therefore, the user can use various types of light emitting functions.

Next, an adapter connector 72 of the power supply unit P exists on one side of the multifunction ruler according to the present invention, and the control unit mounted on the printed circuit board 20 of the mounting space A on the same side or the opposite side thereof. Part of the dial 12b of the interface device 12 in (C) is exposed. Accordingly, the user may connect the adapter to the adapter connector 72 to supply power, and adjust the dial 12b to adjust the brightness of the LED 46.

Finally, at least one of the CIS module 62 or the digital camera module 68 of the character recognition unit R is mounted on the bottom of the multifunction ruler according to the present invention, and the battery 67 of the power supply unit P is mounted. The battery space is defined and sealed by the battery cover 66. For convenience, the case where the CIS module 62 is used alone is shown.

In this case, preferably, the CIS module 62 restricts the close movement of the multifunction ruler and the document perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the multifunction ruler to improve the recognition rate of the image sensor 64 for document information recognition, while the moving axis is twisted. And an encoder roller 67 for performing correction on the image. The image sensor 64 is fixedly installed along the mounting hole 63a recessed in the longitudinal direction of the bottom of the multifunctional ruler so that the image sensor 64 can be faced at a predetermined distance from the document, and the encoder roller 67 has the image sensor 67 interposed therebetween. Appropriate numbers are built along the indentation holes 63b indented in two rows in the longitudinal direction of the multifunction ruler on both sides of the blunt. The mounting hole 63 is covered with a transparent protective lens 65 and sealed.

In addition, the above description and drawings are only examples of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention. That is, the present invention may be modified in various ways, but if these modifications are included in the technical idea of the present invention, they should be within the scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is specified in the following claims.

Claims

At least one of a timer unit for calculating time information, a sound unit for outputting auditory information, a display unit for displaying visual information, and a document recognition unit for recognizing information on a document;

Light emitting unit for emitting light;

A memory for storing the auditory, visual, and document information, an interface device for inputting a user instruction, and a logic operation device are provided to control on / off of the light emitting unit according to the user's instruction, and to display the time information on the display unit. Output the audio information of the memory to the sound unit, display the visual information of the memory to the display unit, or output document information of the memory through the sound unit through the sound unit. Or a control unit for displaying the visual information through the display unit; And

At least one of the timer unit, the sound unit, the light emitting unit, the display unit, the document recognition unit, the light emitting unit, the control unit is a multi-function ruler including a body is built and graduated along a straight edge.
The method according to claim 1,

The timer unit is a digital clock electronic circuit for calculating the time information, the sound unit is a speaker for the output of the auditory information, the light emitting unit is the LED emitting light, the display unit is the visual And a flat panel display device for displaying information, wherein the document recognition unit includes at least one of a contact image sensor module (CIS) module and a digital camera module for recognizing the information on the document.
The method according to claim 2,

The sound unit further includes a microphone for recording the auditory information, and the control unit is a multifunctional ruler for storing the recorded auditory information in the memory.
The method according to claim 2,

Wherein said LED is at least two kinds of different wavelength bands.
The method according to claim 2,

The CIS module includes an image sensor for recognizing information on the document; And

And an encoder roller for limiting a moving direction of the multifunction ruler and correcting the information on the document recognized by the image sensor.
The method according to claim 1,

And a communication unit for wirelessly communicating with the outside the audio, visual and document information stored in the memory.
The method according to claim 6,

The communication unit is a multifunctional ruler including a Bluetooth module for the wireless communication.
The method according to claim 1,

The timer unit, the sound unit, and the display unit. The light emitting unit is mounted on the upper portion of the body, the document recognition unit is a multifunctional ruler mounted on the lower portion of the body.
The method according to claim 8,

And a rod assembly hinged to be extractable and insertable from an upper end of the body, wherein the light emitting unit is mounted on the rod assembly.
The method according to claim 1,

And a power supply unit mounted on the body to supply power to the timer unit, the sound unit, the light emitting unit, the display unit, the document recognition unit, and the control unit.