Earphone sharing automation terminal system

Abstract

A host of the earphone sharing automatic terminal system comprises a shell, the shell is provided with an object taking opening and a returning opening, and the surface of the shell is provided with a display control screen; a turntable and a main control board are assembled in the shell, a plurality of charging bins are arranged around the turntable and used for accommodating and charging earphones, and a plurality of disinfection bins are arranged at the edge of the turntable; the main control board is used for driving the rotating disc to rotate when receiving a borrowing instruction, taking out the earphone from any charging bin and rotating the earphone to the object taking opening. And the main control board is further used for driving the rotating disc to rotate and receiving the earphones based on any disinfection bin when receiving a return instruction, so that the earphones are transferred to any charging bin. Therefore, the earphone is daily placed in the charging bin to maintain a full-power state, the earphone is taken out from the turntable to the object taking port when a user borrows the earphone, and the earphone is placed in the charging bin after being disinfected by the disinfection bin when the earphone is returned, so that an automatic operation chain of renting, returning, disinfection, charging and renting is realized, sanitary doubts are eliminated, and circulation scenes of related electronic equipment are expanded.

Description

An automated terminal system for sharing headphones Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of shared equipment technology, and in particular to an automated terminal system for sharing headphones. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, among the shared projects on the market, only a few categories such as shared power banks and shared bicycles are performing well. Electronic devices such as headphones are still limited to personal rentals and have not achieved automated sharing like shared power banks. A significant reason for this is that these electronic devices need to be used close to the body, and most users have concerns about disinfection during the sharing process. Therefore, they either rent them from nearby merchants, who clean them after the user returns them, and wait for the next user to rent them, or they choose to buy them themselves. This is not friendly to temporary needs and limits the rental and circulation market for such electronic products. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This embodiment discloses an automated terminal system for sharing headphones, specifically including:

[0004] The main unit includes a housing 11 with a retrieval port 111 and a return port 112, and a display screen 113 on its surface. Inside the housing 11, a turntable 12 and a main control board 13 are assembled. Several charging compartments 14 are arranged around the turntable 12 for holding and charging earphones. Several disinfection compartments 121 are arranged along the edge of the turntable 12. Upon receiving a borrowing instruction, the main control board 13 drives the turntable 12 to rotate, retrieving earphones from any of the charging compartments 14 and rotating them to the retrieval port 111. Upon receiving a return instruction, the main control board 13 also drives the turntable 12 to rotate and receive earphones from any of the disinfection compartments 121, thereby transferring the earphones to any of the charging compartments 14.

[0005] As an optional implementation, the display screen 113 is used to display identification information adapted to the current host; the user obtains the headphone data in the current host based on the identification information, selects any headphone as the borrowing headphone, and outputs a borrowing instruction for the borrowing headphone to the cloud server; the headphone data includes at least the headphone number and corresponding battery status of each headphone in the current host.

[0006] As an optional implementation, the main control board 13 is communicatively connected to the cloud server and obtains the borrowing instruction based on the cloud server; the borrowing instruction includes at least the earphone number of the borrowed earphone.

[0007] As an optional implementation, the main control board 13 drives the turntable 12 to rotate so that any idle disinfection chamber 121 is adapted to connect with the charging chamber 14 where the borrowed earphone is located, transfers and takes out the borrowed earphone from the charging chamber 14, and rotates the charging chamber 14 to the retrieval port 111.

[0008] As an optional implementation, the user also outputs a return instruction for the current host to the cloud server based on the identification information; the main control board 13 is communicatively connected to the cloud server and obtains the return instruction based on the cloud server; the return instruction includes at least the earphone number of the borrowed earphone.

[0009] As an optional implementation, the main control board 13 drives the turntable 12 to rotate so that any idle disinfection compartment 121 rotates to the return port 112, so that the user can place the borrowed earphone in the disinfection compartment 121; the disinfection compartment 121 disinfects the borrowed earphone based on a preset disinfection time, and after disinfection, transfers the borrowed earphone into any idle charging compartment 14 for charging.

[0010] As an optional implementation, the display screen 113 is also used to output muted video content.

[0011] As an optional implementation, the main control board 13 is communicatively connected to the lending earphone within the communication range, and transmits audio signals corresponding to the video content to the lending earphone.

[0012] As an optional implementation, the headphones include a head 21, a waist 22, and an abdomen 23; a battery 211 is disposed inside the head 21, charging contacts 221 electrically connected to the battery 211 are disposed on both sides of the abdomen 23, and a speaker unit 231 electrically connected to the battery 211 is disposed inside the abdomen 23; the speaker unit 231 is communicatively connected to an audio signal output device.

[0013] As an optional implementation, when the earphone is placed in the charging case 14, the charging contact 221 is electrically connected to the power transmission terminal of the charging case 14; the main control board 13 detects that the earphone is in the charging case 14, and charges the earphone's battery 211 through the power transmission terminal and the charging contact 221.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this embodiment has the following beneficial effects: In this embodiment, the earphones are kept fully charged in the charging case during normal use. When the user borrows them, they are taken out by a turntable to the retrieval port. When returned, they are disinfected in the disinfection chamber and then put back into the charging case, realizing an automated operation chain of "rent-return-disinfection-charging-rent", eliminating hygiene concerns and expanding the circulation scenarios of related electronic devices. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this embodiment, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiment will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the system structure of an automated terminal system for sharing headphones disclosed in this embodiment; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the host in an automated terminal system for sharing headphones disclosed in this embodiment; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the headphones in an automated terminal system for sharing headphones disclosed in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions in this embodiment will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] Please refer to Figures 1-3. This embodiment discloses an automated terminal system for sharing headphones, including: a host, the host including a housing 11, the housing 11 having a retrieval port 111 and a return port 112, and a display screen 113 on its surface; a turntable 12 and a main control board 13 are assembled inside the housing 11, and a plurality of charging compartments 14 are arranged around the turntable 12 for accommodating and charging headphones, and a plurality of disinfection compartments 121 are arranged on the edge of the turntable 12; the main control board 13 is used to drive the turntable 12 to rotate when a borrowing instruction is received, to take out the headphones from any charging compartment 14 and rotate them to the retrieval port 111; and the main control board 13 is also used to drive the turntable 12 to rotate and receive the headphones based on any disinfection compartment 121 when a return instruction is received, and then transfer the headphones to any charging compartment 14.

[0019] The main unit is designed to be placed in areas with high foot traffic so that users who need headphones can borrow them at any time.

[0020] Furthermore, the main unit's turntable 12 integrates a disinfection chamber 121, which also functions as a transfer and retrieval component for the earphones. Returned earphones are disinfected in the disinfection chamber 121 before being placed into the charging case 14 for charging. This disinfection process is automated, eliminating the possibility of human error or deception, ensuring that borrowed earphones are properly disinfected and eliminating potential hygiene risks.

[0021] As an optional implementation, the display screen 113 is used to display identification information adapted to the current host; the user obtains the headphone data in the current host based on the identification information, selects any headphone as the borrowed headphone, and outputs a borrowing instruction for the borrowed headphone to the cloud server; the headphone data includes at least the headphone number and corresponding battery status of each headphone in the current host.

[0022] As an optional implementation, the main control board 13 is connected to the cloud server and obtains a borrowing instruction based on the cloud server; the borrowing instruction includes at least the headphone number of the headphone to be borrowed.

[0023] Here, users can scan the device QR code and other identification information of the current host displayed on the display screen 113 using their mobile phones or other smart devices to obtain the status of each earphone through the cloud server.

[0024] For example, it can know how many headphones are currently fully charged, how many are charging, and how many are being disinfected, and then select one of the fully charged headphones to borrow.

[0025] As an optional implementation, the main control board 13 drives the turntable 12 to rotate so that any idle disinfection chamber 121 is adapted to the charging chamber 14 where the borrowed earphone is located, transfers and takes out the borrowed earphone from the charging chamber 14, and rotates the charging chamber 14 to the retrieval port 111.

[0026] Here, when a user informs the cloud server via a smart device that they want to borrow a specific pair of earphones from a specific host, the cloud server transmits the corresponding data to the main control board 13 of the current host. Based on this, the main control board 13 drives the turntable 12 to take out the borrowed earphones and rotates them to the retrieval port 111 for the user to collect, thereby completing the borrowing process.

[0027] As an optional implementation, the user also outputs a return instruction for the current host to the cloud server based on the identification information; the main control board 13 communicates with the cloud server and obtains the return instruction based on the cloud server; the return instruction includes at least the headphone number of the borrowed headphone.

[0028] As an optional implementation, the main control board 13 drives the turntable 12 to rotate so that any idle disinfection chamber 121 rotates to the return port 112, so that the user can place the borrowed earphone in the disinfection chamber 121; the disinfection chamber 121 disinfects the borrowed earphone based on a preset disinfection time, and after disinfection, transfers the borrowed earphone into any idle charging chamber 14 for charging.

[0029] Here, the disinfection chamber 121 has a recessed structure on the side facing the return port 112 that corresponds to the contour of the earphone. It can easily attach the earphone by magnetic attraction and ensure that the earphone is returned at the same angle, which facilitates the accurate transfer of the earphone to the charging case 14 later.

[0030] Furthermore, disinfection will be achieved in the disinfection chamber 121 through methods such as ultraviolet light irradiation.

[0031] After disinfection, the disinfection chamber 121 will rotate into the unused charging chamber 14. The charging chamber 14 clamps and fixes the earphones through a physical structure. When the turntable 12 rotates, the earphones will detach from the disinfection chamber 121 and be fixed in the charging chamber 14 for charging.

[0032] As an optional implementation, the display screen 113 is also used to output muted video content.

[0033] As an optional implementation, the main control board 13 communicates with the lending earpiece within the communication range and transmits audio signals corresponding to the video content to the lending earpiece.

[0034] Here, users can also select relevant video content to play on the display screen 113, but the video content will be played silently, which can guide users to borrow headphones for use.

[0035] Therefore, in commercial applications, the display screen allows users to request specific video content and play it muted, encouraging users to borrow headphones, for which they are required to pay. Accordingly, the main unit installed in public places can generate its own profit. Ideally, its own profits can completely offset operating costs such as venue rental, electricity, and equipment depreciation, facilitating widespread application.

[0036] Understandably, the main control board 13 can also establish a non-communication connection with the borrowed headphones and realize multi-terminal interconnection in the case of multiple headphones, thereby enabling multi-person voice communication and expanding the usage scenarios.

[0037] As an optional implementation, the headphones include a head 21, a waist 22, and an abdomen 23; a battery 211 is disposed inside the head 21, charging contacts 221 electrically connected to the battery 211 are disposed on both sides of the abdomen 23, and a speaker unit 231 electrically connected to the battery 211 is disposed inside the abdomen 23; the speaker unit 231 is communicatively connected to an audio signal output device.

[0038] As an optional implementation, when the earphones are placed in the charging case 14, the charging contact 221 is electrically connected to the power supply terminal of the charging case 14; the main control board 13 detects that there are earphones in the charging case 14, and charges the earphones' battery 211 through the power supply terminal and the charging contact 221.

[0039] Here, the shape of the earphone corresponds to and is adapted to the charging case 14, making the transfer and interaction smooth and significantly reducing the failure rate and maintenance probability in the automated operation process.

[0040] Compared with the prior art, this embodiment has the following beneficial effects: In this embodiment, the earphones are kept fully charged in the charging case during normal use. When the user borrows them, they are taken out by a turntable to the retrieval port. When returned, they are disinfected in the disinfection chamber and then put back into the charging case, realizing an automated operation chain of "rent-return-disinfection-charging-rent", eliminating hygiene concerns and expanding the circulation scenarios of related electronic devices.

Claims

1. An automated terminal system for sharing headphones, characterized in that, The device includes: a main unit, which includes a housing (11) with a retrieval port (111) and a return port (112) and a display screen (113) on its surface; a turntable (12) and a main control board (13) are assembled inside the housing (11), and several charging compartments (14) are arranged around the turntable (12) for holding and charging the earphones, and several disinfection compartments (121) are arranged on the edge of the turntable (12); the main control board (13) is used to drive the turntable (12) to rotate when a borrowing instruction is received, to take out the earphones from any of the charging compartments (14) and rotate them to the retrieval port (111); and the main control board (13) is also used to drive the turntable (12) to rotate and receive the earphones based on any of the disinfection compartments (121) when a return instruction is received, and then transfer the earphones to any of the charging compartments (14).

2. The automated terminal system for sharing headphones according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: The display screen (113) is used to display identification information adapted to the current host; The user obtains the headphone data in the current host based on the identification information, selects any headphone as the borrowing headphone, and outputs a borrowing instruction for the borrowing headphone to the cloud server; the headphone data includes at least the headphone number and corresponding battery status of each headphone in the current host.

3. The automated terminal system for sharing headphones according to claim 2, characterized in that, include: The main control board (13) is connected to the cloud server and obtains the borrowing instruction based on the cloud server; The borrowing instruction includes at least the headphone number of the borrowed headphone.

4. The automated terminal system for sharing headphones according to claim 3, characterized in that, include: The main control board (13) drives the turntable (12) to rotate so that any idle disinfection chamber (121) is adapted to connect with the charging chamber (14) where the borrowed earphone is located, transfers and takes out the borrowed earphone from the charging chamber (14), and rotates the charging chamber (14) to the retrieval port (111).

5. The automated terminal system for sharing headphones according to claim 2, characterized in that, include: The user also outputs a return instruction for the current host to the cloud server based on the identification information; the main control board (13) is connected to the cloud server and obtains the return instruction based on the cloud server; the return instruction includes at least the headphone number of the borrowed headphone.

6. The automated terminal system for sharing headphones according to claim 5, characterized in that, include: The main control board (13) drives the turntable (12) to rotate so that any idle disinfection chamber (121) rotates to the return port (112) so that the user can place the borrowed earphone in the disinfection chamber (121); The disinfection chamber (121) disinfects the borrowed earphones based on a preset disinfection time, and after disinfection, transfers the borrowed earphones into any idle charging chamber (14) for charging.

7. The automated terminal system for sharing headphones according to claim 2, characterized in that, include: The display screen (113) is also used to output silent video content.

8. The automated terminal system for sharing headphones according to claim 7, characterized in that, include: The main control board (13) is connected to the lending earphone within the communication range and transmits audio signals corresponding to the video content to the lending earphone.

9. The automated terminal system for sharing headphones according to claim 2, characterized in that, include: The headphones include a head (21), a waist (22) and an abdomen (23); a battery (211) is installed inside the head (21), charging contacts (221) electrically connected to the battery (211) are installed on both sides of the abdomen (23), and a speaker unit (231) electrically connected to the battery (211) is installed inside the abdomen (23); the speaker unit (231) is communicatively connected to an audio signal output device.

10. The automated terminal system for sharing headphones according to claim 9, characterized in that, include: When the earphone is placed in the charging case (14), the charging contact (221) is electrically connected to the power supply terminal of the charging case (14); the main control board (13) detects that the earphone is in the charging case (14) and charges the earphone's battery (211) through the power supply terminal and the charging contact (221).

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