WO2015102148A1

WO2015102148A1 - Neck band-type terminal

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Publication number: WO2015102148A1
Application number: PCT/KR2014/001068
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이건우; 김진; 최시은
Original assignee: 엘지전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2014-01-03
Filing date: 2014-02-07
Publication date: 2015-07-09
Also published as: KR20150081157A

Abstract

The present invention provides a neck band terminal comprising: a first body part formed in an open loop shape and hung around the neck of a user; and a second body part formed at the inner peripheral surface of the first body part, formed in an open loop shape such that the neck passes therethrough, and having a bone conduction output part arranged at the end portion thereof, and further comprising a hinge part for coupling the first and second body parts such that the second body part can rotate with respect to the first body part, wherein the bone conduction output part outputs auditory data when the second body part rotates in a first state in which the second body part is hung around the first body part and the neck and converts into a second state in which both ends of the second body part come into contact with the body of the user.

Description

Neckband type terminal

The present invention provides a neckband terminal fixed to the user's body.

Terminals may be divided into mobile / portable terminals and stationary terminals according to their mobility. The mobile terminal may be further classified into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether a user can directly carry it.

As the functions are diversified, for example, the terminal is implemented in the form of a multimedia player having complex functions such as taking a picture or video, playing a music or video file, playing a game or receiving a broadcast. have. Further, in order to support and increase the function of the terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural part and the software part of the terminal.

Thanks to these improvements, mobile terminals have recently evolved into various forms of designs, and mobile terminals that can be fixed to a user's body have been developed. Accordingly, the user can be provided with information without using both hands through the terminal mounted on the body. Furthermore, using the body-mounted terminal, there is an increasing demand of the user to perform a plurality of tasks together while being provided with information through the body-mounted terminal.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a neckband type terminal having a fracture degree output unit capable of transmitting sound to a user without blocking external sounds.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, a neckband terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed on the inner body of the first body portion, the first body portion of the open loop shape that spans the user's neck, The neck is formed in an open loop shape so as to penetrate the second body part and the second body part having a bone conduction output part disposed at an end thereof so as to defect the first and second body parts so as to be rotatable with respect to the first body part. It further comprises a hinge, wherein the bone conduction output unit, the second body portion is rotated in a first state spanning the first body portion and the neck to a second state in which both ends of the second body portion in contact with the user's body When switched, auditory data is output.

As an example related to the present invention, the apparatus may further include a microphone configured to receive a voice of the counterpart and a controller configured to determine whether the voice of the counterpart is configured in a second language different from a preset first language. The bone conduction output unit may be controlled to output a first translation voice translated into the first language.

As an example related to the present invention, the neckband terminal is formed in the first body part, and when the auditory data is output in the first state, the auditory data is outputted when the auditory data is switched to the second state. The speaker may further include.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the controller may limit driving of the speaker when the voice of the user received by the microphone corresponds to the second language.

As an example related to the present invention, the neckband terminal is formed in the first body part, and when the other party's voice of the second language is sensed by the microphone in the first state, guides to switch to the second state. The apparatus may further include a speaker configured to output voice.

As an example related to the present invention, the neckband terminal is in the second state where the bone conduction output unit detects whether the user's body is in contact and the bone conduction output unit is disposed to contact the user's body. The apparatus may further include a controller configured to control the bone conduction output unit to output the auditory data.

As an example related to the present invention, when the auditory data is output in the first state, the controller may control the speaker to output the auditory data when the auditory data is switched to the second state.

As an example related to the present invention, the neckband terminal further includes a microphone activated to receive external noise when the auditory data is output to the speaker in the second state, and based on the external noise, The bone conduction output unit may be activated to limit driving of the speaker and output the auditory data.

As an example related to the present invention, the external noise may have a volume greater than or equal to a preset reference volume or may correspond to a sound signal corresponding to a preset external environment.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may control the microphone to receive a voice command for controlling the bone conduction earphone and the speaker in the second state.

As an example related to the present invention, the neckband terminal further includes a wireless communication unit configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal with an external terminal, and a controller for controlling the bone conduction output unit to output auditory data output from the external terminal. can do.

As an example related to the present invention, when a call signal is received by the external terminal, the controller may control the bone conduction output unit to output a notification sound informing of the call signal.

As an example related to the present invention, the neckband terminal may further include the speaker to output the other party's voice when the call is connected, and control the bone conduction speaker to output the auditory data. .

As an example related to the present invention, the neckband terminal may further include a speaker for outputting the auditory data, and the speaker and the bone conduction output unit may output the auditory data together.

As an example related to the present invention, the first body part may include a touch sensing part formed on an outer surface of the first body part and receiving a touch input of a user controlling the neckband terminal.

As an example related to the present invention, the neckband terminal further includes a third body portion detachably coupled to both ends of the first body portion, wherein the third body portion is configured to image an external environment and a display unit for outputting an image. It may include a camera formed.

As an example related to the present invention, the third body portion is formed to be mountable on the face of the user by the second body portion, and the second body portion further includes a touch sensing unit for detecting whether the second body portion is mounted on the user's body. can do.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the display apparatus may further include a controller configured to control the display unit and the camera, wherein the controller may control the display unit to output an image when the third body unit is mounted on the face of the user. .

As an example related to the present disclosure, the controller may control the camera to continuously photograph the external environment when the third body part is separated from the face of the user.

As an example related to the present invention, the third body may further include a coupling unit for coupling the first and third bodies to be rotatable with respect to the first body.

According to the present invention, on the basis of the state change of the second body portion having the bone conduction speaker, the user can be provided with the desired auditory data along with the external sound as needed.

In addition, the image is provided by a third body portion detachably formed on the first body, and the external environment can be easily photographed, so that the image acquisition and data can be easily controlled while the user's hand is free. can do.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a neckband terminal according to one embodiment disclosed herein.

Figure 2a is a perspective view of a neckband terminal of the first state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2b is a perspective view of a neckband terminal of the second state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a conceptual view of the neckband terminal in a first state viewed from another angle;

4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a neckband terminal of a second state worn by a user.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a control method for providing a translation voice according to the present invention.

6A and 6B are conceptual views illustrating the control method of FIG. 5 according to different embodiments.

7A to 7D are conceptual views illustrating a control method of outputting auditory data using a bone conduction output unit and a speaker.

8A to 8C are conceptual views illustrating a control method according to embodiments of a neckband terminal wirelessly communicating with an external device.

9A to 9C are perspective views illustrating a structure of a neck band to which a third body unit including a display unit may be mounted, according to embodiments.

10 is a conceptual view for explaining a third body portion rotatably coupled.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a neckband terminal including a third body unit according to an embodiment.

12A to 12D are conceptual views illustrating a control method of a neckband terminal according to various embodiments.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles from each other. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed herein, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for easily understanding the embodiments disclosed in the present specification and are not to be construed as limiting the technical spirit disclosed in the present specification by the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a neckband terminal according to an exemplary embodiment disclosed herein. The neckband terminal according to the present invention includes a first body part 100, a second body part 200, and a third body part 400.

The first body part 100 includes a touch sensing unit 110, a speaker 120, a microphone 130, and a controller 180, and the second body part 200 includes a bone conduction output unit 210. The third body part 400 includes a display 410 and a camera 420. However, since the components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, a mobile terminal having more components or fewer components may be implemented.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory 170 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory 170 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), RAM random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), magnetic memory, magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of a disk and an optical disk.

The wireless communication unit 190 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the terminal and the wireless communication system or between the terminal and the network in which the terminal is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 190 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module, a mobile communication module, a wireless internet module, a short range communication module, and a location information module.

The broadcast reception module receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to a terminal. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module may include, for example, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), Media Forward Link Only (MediaFLO), and Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H). The digital broadcast signal may be received using a digital broadcasting system such as ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for not only the above-described digital broadcasting system but also other broadcasting systems.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module may be stored in a memory.

The mobile communication module transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call call signal, or a text / multimedia message.

The mobile communication module is configured to implement a video call mode and a voice call mode. The video call mode refers to a state of making a call while viewing the other party's video, and the voice call mode refers to a state of making a call without viewing the other party's image. In order to implement the video call mode and the voice call mode, the mobile communication module 112 is configured to transmit and receive at least one of audio and video.

The wireless internet module refers to a module for wireless internet access and may be embedded or external to the terminal. Wireless Internet technologies include Wireless LAN (WLAN), Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) Direct, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), Wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and more. This can be used.

The short range communication module refers to a module for short range communication. Short range communication technologies include Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC). Can be.

The location information module is a module for acquiring a location of a mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a global position system (GPS) module or a wireless fidelity (WiFi) module.

The microphone 130 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output in the call mode. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The display unit 410 displays (outputs) information processed in the terminal. For example, when the mobile terminal is in a call mode, the mobile terminal displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the terminal is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the display unit 420 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

The display unit 420 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (flexible). display, a 3D display, or an e-ink display.

Some of these displays can be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen from the outside. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A representative example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 420 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 420 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 420 according to the implementation form of the terminal. For example, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface of the terminal, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

In addition, the display unit 420 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

The touch sensing unit 110 may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific site or capacitance generated at a specific site into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area where the touch object is touched on the touch sensor but also the pressure at the touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the terminal. For example, control and processing related to voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like are performed. The controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for playing multimedia. The multimedia module may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

In addition, the controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on the touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

In addition, when the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may execute a lock state for limiting input of a user's control command to applications. In addition, the controller 180 may control the lock screen displayed in the locked state based on the touch input sensed by the display unit 420 in the locked state.

The terminal according to the present invention may further include a power supply unit (not shown), wherein the power supply unit receives external power and internal power by the control of the controller 180 to supply power required for the operation of each component. Supply.

2A is a perspective view of a neckband terminal in a first state according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view of a neckband terminal in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a conceptual view of a neckband terminal in a first state viewed from another angle, and FIG. 4 is a conceptual view for explaining a neckband terminal in a second state worn by a user.

The first body part 100 has a curved shape, and both ends thereof are spaced apart to form an open curve including an opening area of one region.

The neckband terminal 1000 of the present invention includes a first body portion 100, a second body portion 300, and a hinge portion 300 that couples the first and second body portions to be movable relative to each other. Here, the first state refers to a state in which the first body portion and the second body portion are arranged in parallel, and the second state refers to a state in which the first body portion and the second body portion are coupled by the hinge portion 300. It means a state arranged to achieve a specific angle.

The neck of the user penetrates through the opening area, and the curved first body part 100 is formed to have a structure that can be caught by the neck of the user. It is preferable that the circumference of the inner region formed by the first body part 100 is wider than the neck circumference of the user.

One area of the first body portion 100 that is caught by the user's neck is preferably formed in a curved shape, but is not limited thereto. In addition, one region of the first body portion 100 may be formed in a straight shape.

The first body part 100 includes a touch sensing part 110 formed in one area of the outer circumferential surface of the first body part 100. The touch sensing unit 110 is preferably formed at a position where the user's hand can easily reach the neckband terminal 1000 when the neckband terminal 1000 is mounted on the user's neck. For example, the touch sensing unit 110 may be formed at a position adjacent to the opening area.

Although not illustrated in detail, the touch sensing unit 110 may be formed in plural. Alternatively, the touch sensing unit 110 may be controlled to be activated according to the user's convenience. For example, when the user is left-handed, the touch sensing unit 110 is formed to be adjacent to a left end portion of the first body portion closer to the left side of the user among both ends of the first body portion 100, or both Only one touch sensing unit of the plurality of touch sensing units 110 disposed adjacent to the end may be activated.

The first body part 100 may further include a speaker 120 and a microphone 130 formed adjacent to at least one of the both ends. The microphone 130 is preferably formed in an area close to the mouth of the user. The speaker 120 may be formed of an air conduction speaker.

One region of the outer circumferential surface of the second body portion 200 is coupled to contact one region of the inner circumferential surface of the first body portion 100. In addition, the second body part 200 is mounted to the first body part 100 to enable rotational movement with respect to the first body part 100.

The second body part 200 may have an open loop shape in which both ends thereof are spaced apart to form an opening area. Both ends of the second body part 200 may be formed to be bent in a direction approaching each other. For example, both ends of the second body portion 200 may be formed in a curved shape to be bent into the inner region.

The second body part 200 may be made of an elastic material. That is, both ends of the second body part 200 may be formed to be returned to its original shape by elasticity after being opened by an external force. Referring to FIG. 4, the first body part 100 covers the neck and the shoulder of the user, and the second body part 200 is formed to closely contact the face (neck) of the user. That is, both ends of the second body part 200 may be maintained in close contact with the user's face by the elasticity of the second body part 200.

However, the internal space formed by the second body 200 is preferably formed wide enough to pass the user's neck.

Referring to FIG. 3, one region of the second body portion 200 is in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the first body portion 100 in the first state. However, both ends of the second body part 200 may be formed to be spaced apart from the inner circumferential surface of the first body part 100.

The second body part 200 includes a bone conduction output part 210 formed in one region of the second body part 200. Here, the bone conduction output unit 210 is distinguished from the speaker of the air conduction method (Air conduction). The bone conduction output unit 210 is implemented by vibrating sound waves on the bone of the user in the second state. The bone conduction output unit 210 converts an input electrical signal into a vibration signal, and transfers the changed vibration signal directly to the cochlea through a skull or jawbone of the user and to the brain along the auditory nerve. Use the Bone Conduction method.

The bone conduction output unit 210 is implemented to be in contact with the ear side (side head) of the user in the second state. In addition, the second body part 200 is formed of an elastic material so that the bone conduction output unit 210 is in close contact with the user's body even when the user moves.

The first and

second body parts

100 and 200 are coupled by the hinge part 300. The hinge part 300 is preferably formed at the center of the first and

second body parts

100 and 200. Although not illustrated in detail, the hinge part 300 may have a hinge hole formed in the first body part 200 and a hinge core formed in the second body part 200.

The second body part 200 has a substantially central portion fixed to the first body part 100, and the first body part 100 in an inner space formed by the first body part 100. It is formed to be rotatable based on.

Therefore, after the user wears the neckband terminal 1000 in the first state, both ends of the second body part 200 (bone conduction output part 210) by rotating the second body part 200. )) Can be mounted in contact with the user's body.

In addition, although not specifically illustrated in the drawings, the second body part 200 may further include a touch sensing unit (not shown) for detecting whether both ends of the first body part contact the user's body. . The controller 180 may control the driving of the bone conduction output unit 210 by the contact sensing unit.

That is, the user is easily changed and driven to the first state or the second state not only before being mounted but also in the mounted state by the shape and material of the second body part 200 and the structure of the hinge part 300. You can.

That is, when the user wants to receive auditory data through the bone conduction output unit, the user switches the neckband terminal 1000 to a second state, and when it is unnecessary to provide auditory data through the bone conduction output unit, the neckband terminal ( 1000 can be carried in the first state.

When the auditory data is received through the bone conduction output unit 210, the auditory data may be provided without blocking the user's ear. That is, the user receives auditory data through the bone conduction output unit 210 while listening to an external sound signal. Therefore, the user can be provided with various information at the same time if desired.

Hereinafter, a control method of providing auditory data through the bone conduction output unit 210 will be described in detail.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a control method for providing a translation voice according to the present invention, and FIGS. 6A and 6B are conceptual views illustrating the control method of FIG. 5 according to different embodiments.

5 and 6A, a control method for providing a translation voice of a voice composed of different languages will be described. The microphone 130 receives a voice of a user configured in the first language (S10). Referring to FIG. 6A, assuming that the first language is Korean, the voice of the user becomes Hello L1. The controller may receive the voice of the user through the microphone 130 and analyze the language of the voice of the user.

The microphone receives the other party's voice L2 configured in the second language. For example, the second language may correspond to English. The controller may analyze a language of the received voice L2 of the other party and compare the language of the voice L1 of the user.

If the first and second languages are different, the controller controls the bone conduction output unit 210 to output the first translation voice T1 translated into the first language (W30). That is, the user may hear the other party's voice L2 formed in the second language through the ear and at the same time, may receive the first translation voice T1 of the other party's voice output through the bone conduction output unit 210.

The controller may provide a second translation voice T2 obtained by translating the user's voice L1 into the second language. That is, when the language of the voice of the user and the counterpart is analyzed, the controller receives the voice of the user through the microphone 130 and receives a second translation voice T2 in which the voice of the user is translated into the second language. The speaker 120 may be controlled to output.

On the other hand, the controller checks whether the bone conduction output unit 210 is in contact with the user's body (S40). The controller controls the bone conduction output unit 210 to output the first translation voice T1 when it is sensed that the bone conduction output unit 210 is in contact with the user's body by the contact detecting unit. (S51).

However, if the bone conduction output unit 210 is not in contact with the user's body, the control unit controls the speaker 120 to output the first translation voice (T2) (S52).

Accordingly, when the user speaks with the other party in a different language, the user may be provided with the translated voice at the same time, and the user may also recognize the voice of the other party while receiving the translated voice, thereby enabling a more natural conversation.

Referring to FIG. 6B, a method of outputting translated speech when a bone conduction speaker is not in contact with a body will be described. When the controller detects that the bone conduction speaker 210 is not in contact with the body, the controller controls the bone conduction speaker 210 to limit the output of the translation voice of the other party's voice.

In addition, the controller does not provide a translation voice for the user voice when the voice of the user input through the microphone 130 corresponds to a second language.

That is, when the bone conduction output unit 210 is separated from the user's body, the controller does not output the first translation voice of the other party's voice, and analyzes that the user's voice is composed of a language substantially the same as the language of the other party's voice. If so, the second translation voice of the user voice is blocked.

7A to 7D, a control method of outputting auditory data using a bone conduction output unit and a speaker will be described.

A control method of providing auditory data from one of the bone conduction output unit and the speaker will be described with reference to FIG. 7A. The controller may be configured when the bone conduction speaker contacts the user's body. The bone conduction speaker may be controlled to output the auditory data.

The auditory data herein includes all kinds of data consisting of sound signals. For example, it may correspond to the music to be played, the sound signal included in the played video, the voice of the other party received through the wireless communication unit when the call is connected.

The controller controls the speaker to output the auditory data when it is detected that the bone conduction output unit 210 is not in contact with the user's body. That is, when the user wants to receive auditory data through a speaker, the user may switch the second body from the second state to the first state.

As another embodiment, although not shown in the drawing, the controller is configured to control the bone conduction output unit 210 and the user's body while the auditory data is output through the bone conduction output unit 210 based on a user's setting. When the contact is limited, the neckband terminal 1000 may be controlled to limit the output of the auditory data.

In addition, when the second body is switched from the first state to the second state while the auditory data is output by the speaker 120, the controller limits the output of the auditory data of the speaker. In addition, the controller may control the bone conduction output unit 210 to continuously output the auditory data.

Accordingly, the user may receive the auditory data by switching the state of the second body.

A control method of outputting auditory data based on external noise applied through a microphone will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. The microphone 120 may remain activated without a separate control command. Alternatively, the controller may control the microphone 120 to be activated at a preset cycle.

Referring to FIGS. 7B and 7B, the speaker 120 outputs auditory data, and the microphone 120 receives external noise while the auditory data is output. In addition, it is assumed that the bone conduction output unit 210 is in a second state in contact with the user's body.

When the external noise is received by the microphone at a preset volume level (dB) or more, the controller controls the bone conduction output unit 210 to output the auditory data. The controller may control the speaker 120 to limit the output of the auditory data, but is not limited thereto. For example, the controller may simultaneously output the auditory data through the speaker 120 and the bone conduction output unit 210.

The control unit may output the bone conduction output unit 210 to output auditory data converted to cancel the external noise through the bone conduction output unit 210 based on the external noise received through the microphone 130. ) Can be controlled.

Accordingly, when the provision of auditory data is disturbed by external noise, the user may be provided with the auditory data without being disturbed by external noise using the bone conduction output unit.

Referring to (a) and (c) of FIG. 7B, the controller may detect a current state of a user based on external noise received through the microphone. Here, the current state may correspond to a user's surroundings, a user's location, a counterpart who communicates with the user, and the like.

For example, when the guide voice of the stop, the noise of passing subway, etc. are input through the microphone 130, the control unit may analyze the position of the user in the subway in the current state of the user.

In this case, the controller controls the auditory data output from the speaker to be output from the bone conduction output unit 210. In addition, the controller controls the speaker 120 to limit the output of the auditory data. Preferably, the control of the speaker 120 and the bone conduction output unit 210 is performed at the same time.

That is, the user is in a public place. When the auditory data output from the speaker is disturbed during the conversation with the counterpart, the user may limit the output of the auditory data without any separate control. In addition, by providing auditory data to the user through the bone conduction speaker immediately, the user can continue to receive auditory data.

A control method of a microphone for detecting a voice command of a user will be described with reference to FIG. 7C. The microphone may control the neckband terminal 1000 while at least one of the bone conduction output unit 210 and the speaker 120 is activated. For example, when auditory data is output from the speaker 120, the controller controls the bone conduction output unit 210 to output the auditory data based on a voice command of a user applied through the microphone 130. Can be controlled.

On the contrary, when audio data of the user is applied through the microphone while auditory data is output through the bone conduction output unit 210, the speaker 120 may be controlled to output the auditory data.

However, the control unit may activate the Michael even when the bone conduction output unit 210 and the speaker 120 are deactivated. Accordingly, the controller may control the neckband terminal based on a voice command of a user applied through the microphone.

That is, the user may control the neckband terminal through a microphone that maintains the activation state without switching the second body to the first and second states or without detecting the user's touch input to the touch sensing unit.

Referring to FIG. 7D, a control method of a speaker for outputting a notification voice will be described. In the first state, the microphone 130 receives a voice of the other party. The controller analyzes a language constituting the other party's voice. If it is determined that the language of the other party's voice is different from the preset language, the controller controls the speaker 120 to output the guide voice.

For example, the guide voice may correspond to a voice recommending the mounting of the bone conduction output unit 210. That is, when the translation voice is translated into a preset language, the controller may control the speaker 120 to output the guide voice.

The controller may control the bone conduction output unit 210 to output the translation voice when it is detected that the second body has been switched from the first state to the second state.

Accordingly, the controller notifies the user when data expected to be desired is generated, and the user can be easily provided with desired information.

8A to 8C are conceptual views illustrating a control method according to embodiments of a neckband terminal wirelessly communicating with an external device. The controller may control the wireless communication unit 190 to transmit or receive a wireless signal with the external terminal.

Referring to FIG. 8A, the controller may control the wireless communication unit 190 to wirelessly communicate with an external device 900 in a call mode. The controller may control the bone conduction speaker 210 to output the voice of the received counterpart. In addition, the controller controls the wireless communication unit 190 to transmit the user's voice received through the microphone 130 to the external device 900.

That is, the user may perform a telephone call with the other party through the microphone 130 and the bone conduction output unit 210. Since the other party's voice is output through the bone conduction output unit 210, a problem of being exposed to others or disturbed by external noise can be prevented.

In addition, the user can perform a telephone call without supporting the external device by hand, thereby freeing the action. Also, even when the external device is far from the user, the external device can be easily controlled.

Referring to FIG. 8B, the speaker 120 outputs auditory data, and the external device receives a call. The controller controls the bone conduction output unit 210 to output a call reception notification sound while the external device receives a call. In this case, the controller may control the speaker 120 to limit the output of the auditory data, but is not limited thereto. That is, the user may be provided with the call reception notification sound along with the auditory data.

The controller may connect the call based on a touch input applied to the touch sensing unit 110. That is, the controller may control the wireless communication unit to transmit a control signal for connecting the call to the external device 900 based on the touch input applied to the touch sensing unit 110.

However, the method of generating a control signal for the call connection is not limited to the touch input. For example, the microphone 120 may receive a voice command for receiving the call.

The controller controls the auditory data to be output by the bone conduction output unit 210 when the call is connected. In addition, the controller controls the speaker 120 to output the voice of the other party received from the external device 900. That is, the user may receive audio data and the voice of the other party through the independent sound output unit.

In addition, the microphone 130 receives a voice of a user, and the controller controls the wireless communication unit 190 to transmit the voice of the user to the external device 900. That is, auditory data provided to the user by the bone conduction output unit 210 is not transmitted to the counterpart, but only the voice of the user input through the microphone 120 is transmitted to the external device 900.

Accordingly, the user may receive the call received by the external device 900 through the neckband terminal, and connect the call through the neckband terminal. Therefore, even when the external device is far away or does not detect the notification information output from the external device, it can be recognized through the neckband terminal.

In addition, since the user may continuously receive auditory data separately from the call with the other party, the user may perform a call when receiving the desired information.

Referring to FIG. 8C, a method of outputting auditory data reproduced from an external device will be described. The controller controls the wireless communication unit 190 to receive audio data reproduced from the wirelessly connected external device 900. The controller controls the bone conduction output unit 210 to output the received auditory data.

The controller may control the bone conduction output unit 210 and the speaker 120 to simultaneously output the auditory data based on a user's control command. For example, when another person is located close to the user wearing the neckband terminal 1000, the user and the other party are provided with substantially the same auditory data.

For example, when a plurality of people are watching a video output from the external device 900, while watching the image output to the display unit of the external device 900, the auditory data output from the neckband terminal 1000 is also included. Can be provided.

The controller may be configured to output the auditory data when the second body is switched from the second state to the first state while the auditory data is output to the bone conduction output unit 210. The speaker 120 may be controlled.

Accordingly, the user can receive auditory data through the bone conduction output unit without being influenced by the external environment, and share the auditory data with others through the speaker.

9A to 9C are perspective views illustrating a structure of a neckband to which a third body unit including a display unit may be mounted, according to embodiments. 10 is a conceptual view illustrating a third body part rotatably coupled.

9A and 9B, the third body part 400 is coupled to both ends of the first body part 100. The combined first and

third body parts

100 and 400 are formed in a closed loop shape.

The third body part 400 includes a display unit 410 for outputting an image and a camera 420 for imaging an external environment. The display unit 410 according to the present exemplary embodiment may be formed to cover both eyes of the user, and the camera 420 may be positioned at the center of the third body part 400. The controller may control the display unit 410 and the camera based on a state of the first to

third body units

100, 200, and 400, a user's control command (voice command, touch input), and an interworking relationship with an external device. 420 may be controlled.

Referring to FIG. 9B, the third body part 300 is formed to be detachable from the first body part 100. A user may attach the first body part 100 to the neck and then combine the third body part 300. The control unit may detect when the third body unit 300 is coupled and control the third body unit 300. The second coupling part 500 may further include a coupling detecting part (not shown) that detects whether the coupling protrusion 520 is inserted into the coupling groove 510. For example, the coupling detecting unit (not shown) may be formed of a switch that is deformed by a home sensor, a magnet, and a pressure sensing magnetic change.

The neckband terminal 1000 includes a second coupling part 500 for coupling the first and

third body parts

100 and 300. The second coupling part 500 may include a coupling groove 510 and a coupling protrusion 520.

For example, coupling holes 510 for coupling the third body part 300 are formed at both ends of the first body part 100, and coupling at both ends of the third body part 300. In order to fit in the groove 510, a coupling protrusion 520 corresponding to the shape of the coupling groove 510 may be formed.

Although not shown in the drawing, the second coupling part 500 may further include a magnet to facilitate coupling of the first and

third body parts

100 and 300.

Referring to FIG. 10, the third body part 400 may be formed to be relatively rotatable with respect to the first body part 100. That is, the third body part 400 may further include a rotation structure 530 formed in an area adjacent to the coupling protrusion 520. That is, the third body 400 may be rotated within a preset angle (for example, 90 degrees) in the state of being mounted on the first body part 100.

Accordingly, the user may use the neck band composed of the first and

second body parts

100 and 200 and mount the third body part 300 when the display unit 410 or the camera 420 is required. Can be. In addition, the third body part 300 may be rotated in a state where the third body part 300 is mounted to improve a user's wearing comfort.

9C is a conceptual diagram illustrating a neckband terminal 1000 on which a third body part 400 ′ is mounted, according to another exemplary embodiment. Referring to FIG. 9C, the third body part 400 ′ includes a display 510 ′ and a camera 420 ′.

The display unit 510 'is formed so as not to cover both eyes of the user. That is, the image is formed in a predetermined size in one region of the third body part 400, and the image output from the display unit 410 ′ may be confirmed by the movement of the user's eyes. The display unit 410 ′ may be formed to be biased toward the left or right side of the user's face.

In addition, the camera 420 'may be formed adjacent to the display unit 410', but is not limited thereto.

The

third body parts

400 and 400 ′ according to the different embodiments described above may further include a cladding part to cover the face of the user.

In addition, the second body part 200 is fixed to the head of the user by the shape and material of the second body part 200, and thus the third body part 400 is located on the face of the user. To be fixed.

In addition, when the second body portion 200 covers the neck of the user, the third body portion 400 also covers the neck of the user by the first body portion 100. Meanwhile, the second body part 200 may be moved (the second state) such that both ends of the second body part 200 are in contact with the user's body (the back of the neck) by the user.

That is, even when the third body 400 including the display unit and the camera is mounted on the first body unit 100, the control method described above is substantially the same.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a neckband terminal including a third body unit, according to an exemplary embodiment. 12A to 12B are conceptual views illustrating a control method of a neckband terminal according to various embodiments.

11 and 12A, the controller determines whether the display unit 410 is mounted on the first body unit 100 through the coupling detecting unit (S60).

In addition, the control unit may detect whether the third body unit 400 is located on the face by the contact detecting unit 140 (S70). The controller may activate the display unit 410 and the camera 410 when it is detected that the display unit is mounted on the face by the wing contact detecting unit 140 (S81). However, when it is detected that the display unit 410 is not located on the face, the controller may switch the display unit 410 to an inactive state and may switch the camera 420 to an inactive state.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be controlled differently according to a user's setting. For convenience of explanation, a state in which the third body part 400 is located on the face of the user by the second body part 200 is defined as a third state.

Referring to FIG. 12A, in the third state, the bone conduction output unit 210 may output auditory data, and the camera 420 may be activated. When the display unit 410 is in an activated state, when the display state is switched from the third state to the first state, the display unit 410 may be in an inactive state. In addition, the controller keeps the camera 420 continuously activated.

That is, even when the user does not use the display unit 410, the camera 420 may photograph the front of the user. On the other hand, when switched to the first state, the controller may limit the output of the auditory data of the bone conduction output unit.

The controller may control the bone conduction output unit 210 to output the auditory data again when the first state is changed from the first state to the second state.

Referring to FIG. 12B, the controller captures an external environment of the user through the camera 420 in the first state. In addition, the controller may control to output an image captured by the camera 420 through the display unit 410 when the first state is changed to the third state.

Accordingly, the user can record the external environment through a camera mounted on the user's body without a separate control command, and can receive the photographed image by mounting the display unit on the face. Therefore, the user may later be provided with a situation that the user does not sense.

12C and 12D, a control method of controlling the camera 420 in a first state will be described. When the neckband terminal 1000 on which the third body 400 is mounted is in the first state, the controller may activate the microphone 130.

12A, in the first state, the controller may activate the camera 420 through the voice command C2 received through the microphone 130.

Referring to FIG. 12B, in the first state, the controller may activate the camera 420 based on a touch input applied to the touch sensing unit 110.

That is, the user can control the camera 420 using a simple control command without changing the state of the neckband terminal 1000, so that the external environment can be quickly imaged if necessary.

The above-described neckband terminal is not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, the embodiments are configured by selectively combining all or some of the embodiments so that various modifications can be made May be

Embodiments of the present invention can be applied to a variety of industries including an eyeglass terminal having a speaker for delivering sound in a bone conduction manner.

Claims

A first body portion formed in an open loop shape that spans the user's neck;

A second body part formed on an inner circumferential surface of the first body part and formed in an open loop shape so that the neck penetrates and a bone conduction output part is disposed at an end thereof;

The second body portion further comprises a hinge for deforming the first and second body portion to enable the rotational movement relative to the first body portion,

The bone conduction output unit is rotated in a first state in which the second body portion spans the first body portion and the neck, and when the both ends of the second body portion are switched to the second state in contact with the user's body, the auditory data is Neckband terminal, characterized in that formed to output.
The method of claim 1,

A microphone for receiving a voice of the other party; And

And a controller configured to determine whether the voice of the counterpart is configured with a second language different from a preset first language.

The control unit is a neckband terminal, characterized in that for controlling the bone conduction output unit to output the first translation voice translated from the first language.
The method of claim 2,

If the voice of the user received from the microphone is the first language, further comprising a speaker for outputting a second translation voice translated the user's voice,

The speaker of claim 1, wherein the speaker is formed in one region of the first body.
The method of claim 3,

The controller may limit driving of the speaker when the voice received by the microphone corresponds to the second language.
The method of claim 2,

And a speaker formed in the first body and configured to output a guide voice to switch to the second state when the voice of the second language is detected by the microphone in the first state. Neckband terminal.
The method of claim 1,

A contact detecting unit for detecting whether the bone conduction output unit is in contact with a user's body; And

And a control unit for controlling the bone conduction output unit to output the auditory data when the bone conduction output unit is in the second state arranged to contact the user's body.
The method of claim 6,

And a speaker formed on the first body and configured to output the auditory data when the auditory data is output in the first state when the auditory data is output to the second state. .
The method of claim 7, wherein

The microphone further includes a microphone that is activated to receive external noise when the auditory data is output to the speaker in the second state.

Based on the external noise, the neckband terminal, characterized in that for activating the bone conduction output unit to limit the driving of the speaker and output the auditory data.
The method of claim 8,

The external noise is a neckband terminal, characterized in that it has a volume of a predetermined reference volume or more, or corresponds to a sound signal corresponding to a preset external environment.
The method of claim 8,

The control unit is a neckband terminal, characterized in that for controlling the microphone to receive a voice command to control the bone conduction earphone and the speaker in the second state.
The method of claim 1,

A wireless communication unit configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal with an external terminal; And

And a controller configured to control the bone conduction output unit to output auditory data output from the external terminal.
The method of claim 11,

When the call signal is received by the external terminal, the control unit is a neckband terminal, characterized in that for controlling the bone conduction output unit to output a notification sound informing the call signal.
The method of claim 12,

When the call is connected to further comprises a speaker for outputting the voice of the other party,

And the bone conduction speaker to output the auditory data.
The method of claim 1,

Further comprising a speaker for outputting the auditory data,

And the speaker and the bone conduction output unit together output the auditory data.
The method of claim 1,

The first body portion neckband terminal, characterized in that formed on the outer surface of the first body portion includes a touch sensing unit for receiving a user's touch input to control the neckband terminal.
The method of claim 1,

Further comprising a third body portion detachably coupled to both ends of the first body portion, wherein the third body portion,

A display unit for outputting an image;

It includes a camera formed to image the external environment,

The first body unit further comprises a control unit for controlling the functions of the display unit and the camera.
The method of claim 16,

The third body portion is formed to be mountable on the face of the user by the second body portion,

The second body portion neckband terminal further comprises a touch sensing unit for detecting whether or not mounted on the user's body.
The method of claim 17,

Further comprising a control unit for controlling the display unit and the camera,

And the control unit controls the display unit to output an image when the third body unit is mounted on the face of the user.
The method of claim 17,

And the controller controls the camera to continuously photograph the external environment when the third body part is separated from the face of the user.
The method of claim 16,

And a coupling part for coupling the first and third bodies so that the third body is rotatable with respect to the first body.