Interactive equipment

By designing an interactive device that integrates a display screen, speaker, sensing component and voice recognition unit, the problem that existing intelligent companionship devices cannot provide users with emotional companionship, and the effect of emotional companionship and immersive interactive environment is achieved.

CN222825872UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02EARTHWORM (SHENZHEN) TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421172519.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-23
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-23

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Technical Problem

Existing smart companionship devices cannot provide users with emotional companionship and lack a real sense of interpersonal communication.

Method used

An interactive device is designed, including a housing component, a control unit, a communication unit, an image acquisition unit and an execution unit, and provides real-time pictures and sounds of virtual characters through a display screen and a speaker, and combines a sensing component and a voice recognition unit to realize a multimodal interactive environment.

Benefits of technology

It can provide emotional companionship to users, provide an immersive interactive environment, and enhance user experience and interaction.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses interactive equipment, which comprises a shell assembly, a control unit, a communication unit, an image acquisition unit and an execution assembly, the communication unit is arranged in the shell assembly, an accommodating space is formed in the shell assembly, the execution assembly, the image acquisition unit and the control unit are all arranged in the accommodating space, and the communication unit, the image acquisition unit and the execution assembly are all electrically connected with the control unit. The execution assembly comprises a display screen and a loudspeaker, the display screen and the loudspeaker are both controlled by the control unit, the display screen is used for synchronously displaying interaction pictures, and the loudspeaker is used for synchronously playing interaction sounds. Real-time pictures and sounds of the virtual character are provided for the user through the display screen and the loudspeaker, and emotion accompanying can be provided for the user.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent interaction, and in particular to an interactive device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society, the pace of life of modern people is getting faster and faster, and the work pressure is getting greater and greater. The demand for companionship is becoming more and more obvious. However, due to the complexity and fast pace of interpersonal relationships, people often find it difficult to find enough time and energy to maintain deep interpersonal relationships. If people lack communication for a long time, their psychological pressure will gradually accumulate, which will cause people to have mental illness. However, most of the existing smart companion devices are one-question-one-answer type, which gives rigid and standardized answers based on the voice of the user, lacking a real sense of interpersonal communication and failing to provide users with emotional companionship. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides an interactive device for solving the technical problem that existing intelligent companion devices fail to provide emotional companionship to users.

[0004] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model proposes an interactive device, comprising: a shell component, a control unit, a communication unit, an image acquisition unit and an execution component; the communication unit is arranged in the shell component, a housing space is provided in the shell component, the execution component, the image acquisition unit and the control unit are all arranged in the housing space, the communication unit, the image acquisition unit and the execution component are all electrically connected to the control unit, the execution component comprises: a display screen and a speaker, the display screen and the speaker are both controlled by the control unit, the display screen is used for synchronously displaying an interactive picture, and the speaker is used for synchronously playing an interactive sound.

[0006] Furthermore, the shell assembly includes: a shell and a base; the shell cover is arranged on the base, the communication unit is arranged on the shell, and the control unit, the image acquisition unit, the display screen and the speaker are all arranged on the base.

[0007] Furthermore, the shell assembly also includes: a cover plate; the cover plate covers the base so that the accommodating space is divided into a first accommodating cavity and a second accommodating cavity, the first accommodating cavity is located in the shell, the second accommodating cavity is located in the base, the control unit and the speaker are both arranged in the second accommodating cavity, the display screen is connected to the cover plate, and the display part of the display screen is located in the first accommodating cavity.

[0008] Furthermore, the interactive device also includes: a sensing component; the sensing component includes: a touch key, a capacitive sensor, a light sensor and a temperature and humidity sensor, the capacitive sensor, the light sensor and the temperature and humidity sensor are all electrically connected to the control unit, the touch key, the capacitive sensor and the light sensor are arranged on the housing, the capacitive sensor is arranged under the touch key, the capacitive sensor is electrically connected to the touch key, the light sensor is arranged on the surface of the touch key, and the temperature and humidity sensor is arranged in the second accommodating cavity.

[0009] Furthermore, a mounting portion is provided on the housing corresponding to the touch key, and the mounting portion includes: a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove, and the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are connected to each other.

[0010] Furthermore, the execution component also includes: a vibration motor; the vibration motor is arranged in the second installation slot, and the vibration motor is controlled by the control unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the interactive device also includes: a voice recognition unit; the voice recognition unit is electrically connected to the control unit, and the voice recognition unit is arranged in the second accommodating cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, the interactive device also includes: a power supply; the power supply is arranged in the second receiving cavity, and the control unit, the communication unit, the execution component, the image acquisition unit, the voice recognition unit, the capacitive sensor, the photosensor and the temperature and humidity sensor are all electrically connected to the power supply.

[0013] Furthermore, the interactive device also includes: a button panel; the button panel is arranged on the side wall of the base, and the button panel is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0014] Furthermore, the interactive device also includes: a Type-C interface, the Type-C interface is arranged on the side wall of the base, and the Type-C interface is electrically connected to the power supply.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the interactive device proposed by the utility model provides users with real-time images and sounds of virtual characters through a display screen and a speaker, and can provide users with emotional companionship. The shell component is provided with a communication unit, an image acquisition unit, an execution component, a sensor component, a voice recognition unit, a power supply, a key panel and a Type-C interface, making the device compact and highly integrated.

[0017] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the utility model. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the utility model, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are specifically cited and described in detail as follows. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an interactive device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front view structure of an interactive device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An AA cross-sectional view of an interactive device is shown;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the separation structure of a touch key and a housing in an interactive device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of an interactive device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Description of reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Shell assembly; 11. Shell; 111. Installation part; 1111. First installation slot; 1112. Second installation slot; 12. Base; 121. Support surface; 122. Key panel; 123. Type-C interface; 13. Accommodation space; 131. First accommodation cavity; 132. Second accommodation cavity; 14. Cover; 2. Control unit; 3. Execution assembly; 31. Display screen; 32. Speaker; 33. Vibration motor; 4. Image acquisition unit; 5. Voice recognition unit; 6. Power supply; 7. Sensor assembly; 71. Touch key; 72. Capacitive sensor; 73. Photosensitive sensor; 74. Temperature and humidity sensor; 8. Communication unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships described in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0028] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0029] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be connected, detachably connected, or integrated; it can be mechanically connected or electrically connected; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0031] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms should not be understood as necessarily being directed to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 5 The utility model proposes an interactive device, including: a shell component 1, a control unit 2, a communication unit 8, an image acquisition unit 4 and an execution component 3; the communication unit 8 is arranged in the shell component 1, and a accommodating space 13 is provided in the shell component 1. The execution component 3, the image acquisition unit 4 and the control unit 2 are all arranged in the accommodating space 13. The communication unit 8, the image acquisition unit 4 and the execution component 3 are all electrically connected to the control unit 2. The execution component 3 includes: a display screen 31 and a speaker 32. The display screen 31 and the speaker 32 are both controlled by the control unit 2. The display screen 31 is used to synchronously display the interactive screen, and the speaker 31 is used to synchronously play the interactive sound.

[0033] It should be noted that the communication unit 8 can be any one of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, 5G communication or 4G communication modules.

[0034] In this embodiment, the image acquisition unit 4 may be any one of a camera, a 3D camera, a 360-degree camera, an infrared camera, and a light field camera.

[0035] In one embodiment, the image acquisition unit 4 collects the user's facial expressions, the color of the clothes worn, or the hand movements and transmits them to the control unit 2. The control unit 2 processes the collected information, interacts with the communication unit 8 and the network, and feeds back the relevant information to the control unit 2. The control unit 2 sends instructions to the display screen 31, so that the virtual character displayed on the display screen 31 makes corresponding expressions and movements, and the speaker 32 plays the corresponding voice to interact with the user, providing the user with an immersive interactive environment, so that the interactive device accompanies the user.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the interactive device proposed in the present invention provides users with real-time images and sounds of virtual characters through the display screen 31 and the speaker 32, and can provide users with emotional companionship.

[0037] See also Figures 1 to 3The housing assembly 1 includes: a shell 11 and a base 12; the shell 11 is covered on the base 12, the communication unit 8 is arranged on the shell 11, and the control unit 2, the image acquisition unit 4, the display screen 31 and the speaker 32 are all arranged on the base 12.

[0038] Specifically, the housing 11 is made of a transparent material so that the content displayed on the display screen 31 in the accommodating space 13 can be seen from the outside. The base 12 is configured to be placed vertically with the support surface 121 as support, so that the interactive device can maintain a stable state during use and avoid shaking. The image acquisition unit 4 is arranged on the side wall of the base 12, so that the device can be easily imaged when placed vertically.

[0039] See 3 and Figure 5 The shell assembly 1 also includes: a cover plate 14; the cover plate 14 covers the base 12, so that the accommodating space 13 is divided into a first accommodating cavity 131 and a second accommodating cavity 132, the first accommodating cavity 131 is located in the shell 11, the second accommodating cavity 132 is located in the base 12, the control unit 2 and the speaker 32 are arranged in the second accommodating cavity 132, the display screen 31 is connected to the cover plate 14, and the display part of the display screen 31 is located in the first accommodating cavity 131.

[0040] See also Figures 2 to 5 The interactive device also includes: a sensor component 7; the sensor component 7 includes: a touch key 71, a capacitive sensor 72, a light sensor 73 and a temperature and humidity sensor 74, the capacitive sensor 72, the light sensor 73 and the temperature and humidity sensor 74 are all electrically connected to the control unit 2, the touch key 71, the capacitive sensor 72 and the light sensor 73 are arranged on the housing 11, the capacitive sensor 72 is arranged below the touch key 71, the capacitive sensor 72 is electrically connected to the touch key 71, the light sensor 73 is arranged on the surface of the touch key 71, and the temperature and humidity sensor 74 is arranged in the second accommodating cavity 132.

[0041] Specifically, when the user touches the touch key, an electrical coupling is formed between the user and the touch key 72, causing the capacitance of the capacitive sensor 72 to change, causing the expression or action of the virtual character displayed on the display screen 31 to change, and the speaker 32 to play the corresponding voice, thereby enhancing the interaction between the interactive device and the user; the photosensitive sensor 73 is installed on the surface of the touch key 71, so that the virtual character displayed on the display screen 31 makes corresponding expressions or actions according to the changes in the ambient light; the temperature and humidity sensor 74 is set in the second accommodating cavity 132, so that the virtual character displayed on the display screen 31 makes corresponding expressions or actions according to the changes in the temperature or humidity of the environment. The control unit 2 makes the virtual character displayed on the display screen 31 make corresponding expressions or actions according to the signals transmitted by the capacitive sensor 72, the photosensitive sensor 73 and the temperature and humidity sensor 74. The dynamic response of the virtual character provides the user with a multi-modal interactive environment and enhances the sense of immersion.

[0042] See also Figure 4 The housing 11 is provided with a mounting portion 111 corresponding to the touch key 71 , and the mounting portion 111 includes: a first mounting groove 1111 and a second mounting groove 1112 , and the first mounting groove 1111 and the second mounting groove 1112 are connected to each other.

[0043] In this embodiment, the communication unit 8 is installed in the first installation slot 1111 , and the second installation slot 1112 is used to install a wiring harness.

[0044] Specifically, the first mounting groove 1111 is recessed in the top wall of the housing 11, and the second mounting groove 1112 is recessed in the side wall of the housing 11. The second mounting groove 1112 extends from the bottom of the housing 11 to the top of the housing 11 and intersects with the first mounting groove 1111. The first mounting groove 1111 extends radially from the edge of the top wall of the housing 11, that is, the first mounting groove 1111 and the second mounting groove 1112 are substantially L-shaped.

[0045] Please refer again Figure 4 The actuator component 3 also includes: a vibration motor 33; the vibration motor 33 is arranged in the second installation groove 1112, and the vibration motor 33 is controlled by the control unit 2.

[0046] Specifically, the user can make the vibration motor 33 vibrate through actions or touch operations, thereby enhancing the interaction between the device and the user. The vibration motor 33 generates different vibration intensities according to the changes in the actions or expressions of the virtual character displayed on the display screen 31, so that the user can obtain feedback both visually and tactilely, thereby enhancing the immersion and user experience of the interactive device.

[0047] See also Figure 3 and Figure 5 The interactive device also includes: a voice recognition unit 5; the voice recognition unit 5 is electrically connected to the control unit 2, and the voice recognition unit 5 is arranged in the second accommodating cavity 132.

[0048] Specifically, the voice recognition unit 5 collects the voice information emitted by the user and transmits it to the control unit 2, so that the virtual character displayed on the display screen 31 makes corresponding actions or changes in expression according to the user's voice commands. The virtual character can respond to the user's voice commands in real time, which increases the convenience of interaction and improves the user experience.

[0049] Please refer again Figure 3 and Figure 5 The interactive device also includes: a power supply 6; the power supply 6 is arranged in the second accommodating cavity 132, and the control unit 2, the communication unit 8, the execution component 3, the image acquisition unit 4, the voice recognition unit 5, the capacitive sensor 72, the photosensor 73 and the temperature and humidity sensor 74 are all electrically connected to the power supply 6.

[0050] See also Figure 2 and Figure 5 The interactive device also includes: a key panel 122; the key panel 122 is arranged on the side wall of the base 12, and the key panel 122 is electrically connected to the control unit 2.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, a plus key, a minus key and a power key are provided on the key panel 122 for user convenience.

[0052] Please refer again Figure 2 and Figure 5 The interactive device also includes: a Type-C interface 123, the Type-C interface 123 is arranged on the side wall of the base 12, and the Type-C interface 123 is electrically connected to the power supply 6.

[0053] Compared with the prior art, the interactive device proposed by the utility model provides users with real-time images and sounds of virtual characters through the display screen 31 and the speaker 32, and can provide users with emotional companionship. In addition, the housing component 1 is provided with a communication unit 8, an image acquisition unit 4, an execution component 3, a sensor component 7, a voice recognition unit 5, a power supply 6, a key panel 122 and a Type-C interface 123, making the device compact and highly integrated.

[0054] The above is only a specific implementation of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of various equivalent modifications or replacements within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, and these modifications or replacements should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An interactive device, characterized in that: include: A shell component, a control unit, a communication unit, an image acquisition unit and an execution component; the communication unit is arranged in the shell component, and a storage space is provided in the shell component. The execution component, the image acquisition unit and the control unit are all arranged in the storage space. The communication unit, the image acquisition unit and the execution component are all electrically connected to the control unit. The execution component includes: a display screen and a speaker. The display screen and the speaker are both controlled by the control unit. The display screen is used to synchronously display the interactive picture, and the speaker is used to synchronously play the interactive sound. The shell component includes: a shell and a base; the shell cover is arranged on the base, the communication unit is arranged on the shell, the control unit, the image acquisition unit, the display screen and the speaker are all arranged on the base, and the shell component also includes: a cover plate; the cover plate covers the base, so that the storage space is divided into a first storage cavity and a second storage cavity, the first storage cavity is located in the shell, and the second storage cavity is located in the base, the control unit and the speaker are both arranged in the second storage cavity, the display screen is connected to the cover plate, and the display part of the display screen is located in the first storage cavity.

2. The interactive device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interactive device also includes: a sensing component; the sensing component includes: a touch key, a capacitive sensor, a light sensor and a temperature and humidity sensor, the capacitive sensor, the light sensor and the temperature and humidity sensor are all electrically connected to the control unit, the touch key, the capacitive sensor and the light sensor are arranged on the housing, the capacitive sensor is arranged below the touch key, the capacitive sensor is electrically connected to the touch key, the light sensor is arranged on the surface of the touch key, and the temperature and humidity sensor is arranged in the second accommodating cavity.

3. The interactive device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing is provided with a mounting portion corresponding to the touch key, and the mounting portion includes: a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove, and the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are connected to each other.

4. The interactive device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The execution component further includes: a vibration motor; the vibration motor is arranged in the second installation slot, and the vibration motor is controlled by the control unit.

5. The interactive device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The interactive device further includes: a voice recognition unit; the voice recognition unit is electrically connected to the control unit, and the voice recognition unit is disposed in the second accommodating cavity.

6. The interactive device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The interactive device also includes: a power supply; the power supply is arranged in the second accommodating cavity, and the control unit, the communication unit, the execution component, the image acquisition unit, the voice recognition unit, the capacitive sensor, the photosensor and the temperature and humidity sensor are all electrically connected to the power supply.

7. The interactive device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The interactive device further includes: a key panel; the key panel is arranged on a side wall of the base, and the key panel is electrically connected to the control unit.

8. The interactive device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The interactive device also includes: a Type-C interface, which is arranged on the side wall of the base and is electrically connected to the power supply.