Information representation system and method based on tactile perception signals

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of information expression system and method based on tactile perception signal, system includes information acquisition module, analysis module and output module.Information acquisition module obtains position, route, object, state, distance, spatial relationship etc.Information;Analysis module is based on tactile signal and the corresponding relationship of information converts information into tactile perception signal;Output module outputs tactile perception signal to user.Tactile perception signal can be expressed by contact position, contact type, shape, area, action, temperature, time, pressure, duration, frequency, timing, multi-contact combination.The application can realize tactile information expression, and be applicable to audiovisual limited environment, intelligent device interaction and spatial information prompt etc.Situation.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of application number 2021800021595, application date: August 15, 2021, invention title: "A tactile sensing system and its usage method". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of tactile interaction and information expression technology, and in particular to an information expression system and method based on tactile perception signals. Background Technology

[0003] Touch is an important way for humans to perceive information from the outside world. Traditional information prompts and feedback mostly rely on visual or auditory methods, which cannot be reliably used in scenarios with insufficient light, noisy environments, long distances, or limited visual or auditory input. Ordinary vibration feedback can only provide simple reminders and lacks the ability to express information based on objects and scenarios, making it difficult to convey information such as location, route, quantity, size, object, and status.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for an information expression system based on tactile perception signals that can express information through tactile perception signals. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an information expression system and method based on tactile sensing signals, which expresses information such as location, route, object, and state through tactile signals, thereby improving the reliability of information transmission in complex environments.

[0006] This invention provides an information expression system based on tactile perception signals, comprising: an information acquisition module, an analysis module, and an output module.

[0007] The information acquisition module is used to acquire the information that needs to be output. The information includes at least one of the following: location, route, quantity, size, temperature, time, shape, status, object, prompt information, guidance information, warning information, operation information, status change information, distance change information, path change information, and spatial relationship information.

[0008] The analysis module is used to convert the information to be output into tactile sensing signals based on the correspondence between tactile sensing signals and information.

[0009] The analysis module can analyze information based on models, including models that map physical scenes and / or objects, and models that map virtual scenes and / or objects. The model can be a three-dimensional spatial model, and may also include information related to the time dimension.

[0010] The analysis module can adjust the tactile sensing signal according to changes in the position, direction, and distance between the user and the target object.

[0011] The output module is used to output tactile sensing signals to the user. The tactile sensing signals represent information through at least one of the following: position of contact with the user's body, contact type, shape, contact area, action, temperature, time, pressure, output duration, output frequency, output interval, output sequence, sequential changes of multiple contact points, and changes in combinations of multiple contact points.

[0012] Tactile sensing signals include a combination of one or more tactile sensing signals.

[0013] The output module includes at least one contact device, which can be located on body parts such as the hand, fingers, wrist, arm, torso, and head. The contact device may include a contact head and a moving device, or include two or more contact heads.

[0014] The system may also include a storage module for storing the correspondence between tactile sensing signals and information, which may be established manually or obtained by artificial intelligence through big data analysis.

[0015] Tactile sensing signals are used to represent information about objects, object states, or operation results.

[0016] Multiple tactile sensing systems can output corresponding tactile sensing signals based on the same model.

[0017] The present invention also provides an information representation method based on tactile perception signals, comprising: Obtain the information that needs to be output; Based on the correspondence between tactile sensing signals and information, the information to be output is converted into tactile sensing signals; Output tactile sensing signals.

[0018] Among them, the tactile sensing signal represents information through at least one of the following: contact position, contact type, shape, contact area, action, temperature, time, pressure, duration, frequency, interval, output sequence, and multi-contact combination; Tactile sensing signals include a combination of one or more tactile sensing signals; The information includes at least one of the following: location, route, quantity, size, temperature, time, shape, status, object, prompt, guidance, warning, operation, status change, distance change, path change, and spatial relationship information. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the information expression system based on tactile perception signals according to the present invention.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, the system of the present invention includes: The information acquisition module is used to acquire environmental information, object information, status information, or other information that needs to be output. The analysis module is used to analyze the acquired information based on the correspondence and convert the information into tactile sensing signals. It can also dynamically adjust the tactile sensing signals according to changes. An output module is used to output tactile sensing signals to a user. The output module may be a wearable device, including one or more of a contact device, multiple contact heads, a pressure regulating device, and a temperature regulating device. The storage module is used to store the correspondence between tactile sensing signals and information; Users perceive corresponding information through the tactile sensing signals output by the output module.

[0021] The tactile sensing signal can represent information through one or more methods such as contact position, contact type, shape, contact area, action, temperature, time, and pressure. Detailed Implementation 4.1 System Overall Structure

[0022] The system includes an information acquisition module, an analysis module, and an output module.

[0023] The information acquisition module collects information such as environment, objects, location, status, distance, path, and spatial relationships; the analysis module converts the information into tactile sensing signals based on the corresponding relationships; and the output module applies the tactile sensing signals to the user to realize information expression. 4.2 Tactile Perception Signals and Combined Expression

[0024] Tactile sensory signals express information through a combination of one or more of the following dimensions: Touching different parts of the user's body indicates location, object, or area; Contact type, shape, and contact area indicate different object characteristics or sizes; Actions indicate operations, changes in status, or confirmations. Pressure, representing a change in distance or state; Temperature indicates state or type; The duration of time, the output interval, and the output timing represent information about time changes; Changes in output frequency indicate the state of change; Information is expressed through sequential actions of multiple touchpoints and combinations of multiple touchpoints.

[0025] Different information can be expressed through one or more combinations of changes in contact position, action, pressure, temperature, time, multi-contact combination, and signal output sequence. 4.3 Information Types and Scope of Expression

[0026] The information expressed in this invention includes, but is not limited to: Location information; Route information; Quantity information; Size information; Temperature information; Time information; Shape information; Status information; Object information; Prompt message; Guidance information; Warning message; Operation information; Status change information; Distance change information; Path change information; Spatial relationship information. 4.4 Object Types and Scope

[0027] In this invention, the object includes: Entity object; Virtual objects; UI objects; Route object; Operation object; The object being prompted. 4.5 Model and Mapping

[0028] The analysis module can perform information analysis and signal conversion based on models. Models include models mapping physical scenes, physical objects, virtual scenes, and virtual objects. Models can contain three-dimensional spatial information and temporal dimension information.

[0029] The model can be built by a single system or by multiple devices separately. 4.6 Multi-system collaboration and model sharing

[0030] Multiple information acquisition devices can acquire different information and transmit it to the processing unit.

[0031] Different systems can each establish partial models.

[0032] Multiple tactile sensing systems can output corresponding tactile sensing signals based on the same model. 4.7 Correspondence and Signal Combination

[0033] The system converts signals based on the correspondence between tactile perception signals and information. This correspondence can be established manually or obtained through big data analysis by artificial intelligence.

[0034] The system uses a single tactile sensing signal or a combination of multiple tactile sensing signals to express information. After training, users can perceive the corresponding information based on the corresponding tactile sensing signal. 4.8 Dynamic Adjustment

[0035] When the user's position, the target object's position, direction, distance, or state changes, the analysis module adjusts the tactile perception signal accordingly, so that the information expression is updated as the spatial relationship changes.

[0036] Changes such as object movement, state switching, route deviation, and operation completion can all be fed back through tactile sensing signals. 4.9 Output device and contact position

[0037] The output module includes at least one contact device, which can be located on body parts such as the hand, fingers, wrist, arm, torso, and head.

[0038] The contact device can achieve action output through contact head and moving device, or through multiple contact heads to make contact at different positions on the body.

[0039] Industrial applicability

[0040] This invention can be manufactured and used in industry, and can be applied to fields such as information prompting in visually and aurally limited environments, intelligent device interaction, spatial information expression, wearable tactile devices, and multi-device collaborative interaction, and has good industrial applicability.

[0041] Scope of Protection

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An information expression system based on tactile perception signals, characterized in that, include: The information acquisition module is used to acquire the information that needs to be output. The analysis module is used to convert the information to be output into tactile sensing signals based on the correspondence between tactile sensing signals and information. The output module is used to output the tactile sensing signal to the user; in, The tactile sensing signal represents information through at least one of the following: the location of contact with the user's body, the type of contact head, the shape of the contact head, the contact area, the action, the temperature, the time, and the pressure. The tactile sensing signal includes a combination of one or more tactile sensing signals; The information includes location, route, quantity, size, temperature, time, shape, state, or object information.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The analysis module analyzes information based on the model; The model includes models that map physical scenes and / or objects, and / or models that map virtual scenes and / or objects.

3. The system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The model includes a three-dimensional spatial model, which includes information related to the time dimension.

4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tactile sensing signal is dynamically adjusted as the user's position, the target object's position, direction, or distance changes.

5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output module includes at least one contact device, which includes a contact head and a moving device, and / or includes two or more contact heads.

6. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system includes a storage module for storing the correspondence between tactile sensing signals and information. The correspondence is established manually or obtained by artificial intelligence through big data analysis.

7. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tactile sensing signal is used to represent information about an object, its state, or the result of an operation.

8. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple tactile sensing systems output corresponding tactile sensing signals based on the same model.

9. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The action includes at least one of tapping, swiping, rotating, clicking, and pressing.

10. A method for information representation based on tactile perception signals, characterized in that, include: Obtain the information that needs to be output; Based on the correspondence between tactile sensing signals and information, the information to be output is converted into tactile sensing signals; Output the tactile sensing signal; in, The tactile sensing signal represents information through at least one of the following: the location of contact with the user's body, the type of contact head, the shape of the contact head, the contact area, the action, the temperature, the time, and the pressure. The tactile sensing signal includes a combination of one or more tactile sensing signals; The information includes location, route, quantity, size, temperature, time, shape, state, or object information.

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