Intelligent wardrobe based on Internet of Things

Abstract

The utility model relates to an intelligent wardrobe based on the Internet of Things. The intelligent wardrobe comprises a wardrobe body and a wardrobe door, at least one clothes hanging room is arranged in the wardrobe body, and the side wall of one clothes hanging room is connected with a fitting mirror through a connecting structure. The fitting mirror can be pushed and pulled front and back and can be turned over by at least 90 degrees. The fitting mirror comprises a mounting frame, a mirror body is arranged on the mounting frame, a display screen is embedded in the mirror body, a controller connected with the display screen is arranged on the mounting frame, the controller is connected with a storage module, and a virtual clothes model is stored on the storage module. A camera connected with the controller is arranged on the mounting frame, and a shielding plate capable of shielding and avoiding the camera is movably arranged on the mounting frame. According to the embodiment, the fitting mirror can be stored in the clothes hanging room when not used, and indoor space is not occupied. And through the arrangement of the shielding plate, the camera can be physically shielded, the problem of network leakage of a user is avoided, and the use safety is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart home technology, specifically to an Internet of Things (IoT) smart wardrobe. Background Technology

[0002] A wardrobe is a piece of furniture used for storing clothes, typically consisting of multiple shelves, drawer units, and hanging devices, and can be made of solid wood or engineered wood. With the deep integration of the fashion industry and information technology, consumers' demand for intelligent dressing experiences is growing, and traditional wardrobes can no longer meet users' needs for convenience and functionality. Smart wardrobes, as an innovative product of the deep integration of the Internet of Things and traditional wardrobes, greatly expand the functional scope of wardrobes.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN 220141102 U discloses an IoT smart wardrobe, including a wardrobe body with a hanging compartment inside. A clothing camera is installed on the inner wall of the hanging compartment. An AI control display screen is located on one side of the wardrobe body. The clothing camera is connected to the AI ​​control display screen to transmit clothing images captured by the clothing camera to the AI ​​control display screen for storage. The AI ​​control display screen has a front-facing camera. By capturing the user's body image, the AI ​​control display screen matches the captured user's body image with stored clothing models and dynamically displays the effect of the user wearing the clothes on the AI ​​control display screen. This allows users to view the effect of the clothes without having to put them on, saving time when choosing outfits.

[0004] However, in the above solutions, the display screen is always located outside the wardrobe, which not only takes up indoor space but is also prone to damage. Furthermore, the front-facing camera poses a risk of data leakage. Therefore, a smart wardrobe that can solve these problems is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an IoT-enabled smart wardrobe to solve the technical problems of existing technologies, such as occupying indoor space, being easily damaged, and having confidentiality issues.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an IoT smart wardrobe with the following technical solution: An IoT smart wardrobe includes a wardrobe body and wardrobe doors. The wardrobe body contains at least one hanging compartment. A dressing mirror is connected to the side wall of one of the hanging compartments via a connecting structure. The dressing mirror can be pushed and pulled back and forth and rotated at least 90 degrees, allowing it to retract into the hanging compartment and be horizontally attached to its side wall, and to be pulled out and rotated at least 90 degrees. The dressing mirror includes a mounting frame, on which a mirror body is mounted. A display screen is embedded in the mirror body. A controller connected to the display screen is mounted on the mounting frame. The controller is connected to a storage module, which stores virtual clothing models. A camera connected to the controller is mounted on the mounting frame, and a cover plate movably mounted on the mounting frame can block or allow the camera to pass.

[0007] The connection structure includes a guide rail installed on the side wall of the hanging room, a guide block mounted on the guide rail for guiding movement, and a hinge between the guide block and the mounting frame.

[0008] The hinge includes a connecting block and an arc-shaped block. The connecting block has a first groove, and one end of the arc-shaped block is located in the first groove and hinged to the groove wall of the first groove. The guide block has a second groove, and the other end of the arc-shaped block is located in the second groove and hinged to the groove wall of the second groove. This enables the mounting bracket to be rotated to at least 90 degrees and held in a first state, and rotated to 180 degrees and held in a second state.

[0009] The mirror body has an embedded light strip along its edge that is connected to the controller.

[0010] The wardrobe body has a touch dimmer connected to the controller on its front side, which allows for manual adjustment of the brightness and / or color of the light strip.

[0011] The wardrobe is equipped with a human body sensor connected to the controller, which can automatically control the light strip to turn on and off.

[0012] The camera is located behind the lens body, which has a through hole for the camera to pass through. The side of the mounting bracket has a sliding groove that extends vertically. A slider switch connected to the controller is installed in the sliding groove to control the opening and closing of the camera. A shield is connected to the slider switch and is located between the through hole and the camera in the front-back direction.

[0013] The mounting bracket has a mounting plate, the back of the lens body is parallel to the mounting plate and there is a mounting gap between them, the camera extends into the mounting gap, the sliding groove is connected to the mounting gap and the shielding plate is located in the mounting gap.

[0014] The shield has a double-layer structure, including an inner layer for shielding the camera and an outer layer with the same reflective layer as the mirror surface.

[0015] The baffle is a circular plate, and it is connected to the slider switch via a connecting rod.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The dressing mirror is located inside the wardrobe and can be stored in a hanging compartment and attached to its side wall when not in use, saving indoor space. When in use, the hanging compartment can be pulled out and flipped open, making it convenient to use and resistant to damage. Furthermore, the camera can capture a photo of the user's body and, based on the customer's needs, retrieve clothing models from the storage module to virtually match and styling the user. The styling effect is displayed on the screen, allowing the user to directly see the effect, saving time and effort. The camera shield physically blocks the view of the camera, preventing data leaks and ensuring high security. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of an IoT smart wardrobe according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Internal structure diagram of the IoT-enabled smart wardrobe;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a fitting room mirror;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The middle image is a structural diagram of the back of a fitting room mirror;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the mirror body, the shield, and the camera.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the workflow of an IoT-enabled smart wardrobe based on this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The use of "belonging" in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0026] An embodiment of the Internet of Things smart wardrobe of this utility model, such as... Figures 1-7 As shown, the wardrobe includes a wardrobe body 1 and wardrobe doors 2. Wardrobe doors 1 are two sliding doors, and the wardrobe body is made of solid wood composite board. The wardrobe body contains at least one hanging compartment 3, and a dressing mirror 7 is connected to the side wall of one of the hanging compartments via a connecting structure 15. The dressing mirror 7 includes a mounting bracket 19, on which a mirror body 8 is mounted. The connecting structure 15 includes guide rails (5 and 6) mounted on the side wall of the hanging compartment. Guide blocks 23 are mounted on the guide rails for guiding movement, and hinges are provided between the guide blocks and the mounting bracket. In this embodiment, the guide rails are ball-bearing type silent and smooth three-section rails, which are existing technology, and their specific structure will not be described in detail in this embodiment. There are two guide rails, arranged vertically, namely upper guide rail 5 and lower guide rail 6. Similarly, there are also two hinges, which are connected to each guide rail in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0027] The hinge is also existing technology, and will only be briefly described in this embodiment. The hinge includes a connecting block 20 and an arc-shaped block 22. The connecting block is provided with a first groove 21. One end of the arc-shaped block 22 is located in the first groove and is hinged to the groove wall of the first groove. The guide block 23 is provided with a second groove 2422. The other end of the arc-shaped block is located in the second groove 2422 and is hinged to the groove wall of the second groove. Such a guide rail and hinge enable the mounting bracket and the mirror body on it to be pushed back into the hanging compartment and attached to the side of the hanging compartment. It can also be rotated to a 90-degree angle and held in a first state, and rotated to a 180-degree angle and held in a second state. The user can flexibly choose to use it in the first state or the second state.

[0028] A display screen 9 is embedded in the mirror body 8, and a controller 16 connected to the display screen is mounted on the mounting bracket 19. The controller is connected to a storage module, which stores virtual clothing models. In this embodiment, the controller is existing technology, employing an ARM architecture processor and incorporating a deep learning algorithm. It can process image data captured by the camera in real time, analyze user body shape and clothing features, and overlay virtual clothing effects on the display screen. The algorithm is developed based on a deep learning framework and includes multiple modules such as human key point detection, body shape analysis, and clothing recognition. The system can analyze user body shape features in real time and recommend suitable matching schemes based on clothing models in the built-in clothing database. The controller is also connected to a voice interaction module, supporting voice control and dialogue interaction.

[0029] In this embodiment, the display screen 9 is a touch screen that supports multi-touch operation. It uses a special semi-transparent mirror material, presenting a normal mirror effect when closed and displaying various information when open. A camera 26 connected to the controller is mounted on the mounting bracket. The camera is a 2-megapixel RGB camera that can accurately capture the user's body features and movement information, achieving precise human body modeling. A cover plate 27 that can block and allow the camera is movably mounted on the mounting bracket 19. The camera 26 is located behind the mirror body 8, which has a through hole 10 for allowing the camera to pass. A sliding groove 17 extending vertically is provided on the side of the mounting bracket. A slider switch 18 connected to the controller is mounted vertically within the sliding groove, controlling the opening and closing of the camera. The cover plate 27 is connected to the slider switch 18, and is positioned between the through hole and the camera in the front-to-back direction. When the slider switch is slid to the first position, the camera is turned on, and the cover plate allows the camera to pass. When the slider switch is slid to the second position, the camera is powered off, and the cover plate blocks the camera. Specifically, the mounting bracket 19 has a mounting plate, the back of the lens body 8 is parallel to the mounting plate and there is a mounting gap between them, the camera 26 extends into the mounting gap, the slide 17 communicates with the mounting gap and the shield 27 is located in the mounting gap.

[0030] In this embodiment, the shielding plate 27 has a double-layer structure, including an inner layer 29 for shielding the camera and an outer layer 30 with the same reflective layer as the mirror body surface. The shielding plate 27 is a circular plate and is connected to the slider switch 18 via a connecting rod 28. A light strip 11 connected to the controller is embedded on the edge of the mirror body 8. The light strip is an adjustable color temperature LED light strip, supporting full color temperature adjustment from 2800K to 6500K. A touch dimmer 12 connected to the controller is provided on the front side of the wardrobe body to realize manual adjustment of the brightness and / or color of the light strip. A human body sensor 13 connected to the controller is provided on the wardrobe body, which can automatically control the opening and closing of the light strip. The human body sensor is a thermal infrared human body sensor with a detection range of 120 degrees and an adjustable sensing distance of 2-6 meters. A wardrobe lighting light strip 14 connected to the controller is also provided inside the wardrobe body 1.

[0031] like Figure 7As shown, the smart wardrobe operates as follows: When a user approaches the wardrobe and opens the door, a human body sensor receives a feedback signal and activates. This triggers the controller, which transmits information to automatically illuminate the wardrobe's lighting strip. The user can also manually adjust the brightness of the lighting strip using a touch dimmer. When the user needs to use the mirror function, the mirror can be pulled out from the wardrobe's hanging area and rotated 180 degrees via a hinge to achieve the optimal position. Standing in front of the mirror, the user issues the voice command "Styling Assistant" to wake the display screen. Simultaneously, a slider switch activates the camera, and a cover is moved aside to allow the camera to capture human and clothing information. The voice interaction module then receives the user's request. The collected information is transmitted to the controller, which includes an AI algorithm processor, a cloud platform, and a wireless communication module. The AI ​​algorithm processor handles real-time human body recognition, clothing recognition, and virtual dressing algorithms. The cloud platform enables intelligent clothing classification and matching recommendations. The wireless communication module supports WiFi and Bluetooth connections and can be linked with a mobile app. The AI ​​algorithm processor and cloud data processing module perform in-depth analysis and processing of this information, including analysis of the user's body posture, current clothing characteristics, and user needs. After analysis and processing, the system uses multi-dimensional information such as the user's body shape, skin tone, and style preferences, combined with AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) technology, to display a virtual try-on effect on the screen. During this process, users can select different outfits for preview through the touch screen or a mobile app. The cloud platform is connected via the internet and can update the clothing database and matching algorithms in real time. Simultaneously, the system records user habits and preferences to continuously optimize the recommendation effect.

[0032] In the foregoing description of this specification, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "fixed," "installed," "connected," or "joined" should be interpreted broadly. For example, the term "joined" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Therefore, unless otherwise expressly limited in this specification, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Based on the above description in this specification, those skilled in the art will also understand that the following terms used, such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "length," "width," "thickness," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "clockwise," or "counterclockwise," are terms indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not imply that the device or element involved must have the specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above-mentioned orientation or positional relationship terms should not be understood or interpreted as limitations on the present invention.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" or "second," etc., used in this specification to refer to numbers or ordinal numbers are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating, explicitly or implicitly, relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this specification, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In other embodiments of this utility model, the wardrobe door may also be a movable door that is hinged to the wardrobe body; the hinge may also be an existing hinge with other structures, which may only rotate 90 degrees.

Claims

1. An Internet of Things smart wardrobe comprising a wardrobe body and a wardrobe door, the wardrobe body being internally provided with at least one clothes hanging room; characterized in that: One of the side walls of the clothes hanger room is connected with a fitting mirror through a connecting structure, the fitting mirror can be pushed and pulled forward and backward and turned at least 90 degrees, so that the fitting mirror can be retracted into the clothes hanger room and horizontally attached to the side wall of the clothes hanger room, and pulled out of the clothes hanger room and turned at least 90 degrees; the fitting mirror comprises a mounting frame, a mirror body is arranged on the mounting frame, a display screen is embedded on the mirror body, a controller connected with the display screen is arranged on the mounting frame, the controller is connected with a storage module, a virtual clothes model is stored on the storage module; a camera connected with the controller is arranged on the mounting frame, and a shielding plate capable of shielding and opening the camera is movably arranged on the mounting frame.

2. The IoT smart closet of claim 1, wherein: The connecting structure comprises a guide rail arranged on the side wall of the clothes hanger room, a guide block movably arranged on the guide rail, and a hinge between the guide block and the mounting frame.

3. The IoT smart closet of claim 2, wherein: The hinge comprises a connecting block and an arc-shaped block, a first groove is arranged on the connecting block, one end of the arc-shaped block is located in the first groove and hinged with the groove wall of the first groove, a second groove is arranged on the guide block, the other end of the arc-shaped block is located in the second groove and hinged with the groove wall of the second groove, so that the mounting frame can be turned to a first state of being turned at least 90 degrees and kept, and a second state of being turned to 180 degrees and kept.

4. The IoT smart closet of claim 1, wherein: The mirror body is embedded with a lamp strip connected with the controller at the edge thereof.

5. The IoT smart closet of claim 4, wherein: A touch dimmer connected with the controller is arranged on the front side of the wardrobe body, so as to manually adjust the brightness and / or color of the lamp strip.

6. The IoT smart closet of claim 4, wherein: A human body sensor connected with the controller is arranged on the wardrobe body, so as to automatically control the turning on and off of the lamp strip.

7. The IoT smart closet of any of claims 1-6, wherein: The camera is arranged behind the mirror body, and a through hole for opening the camera is arranged on the mirror body; a sliding groove extending in the upward and downward directions is arranged on the side surface of the mounting frame, a sliding block switch connected with the controller is movably arranged in the sliding groove to control the opening and closing of the camera, and the shielding plate is connected to the sliding block switch and located between the through hole and the camera in the front and rear directions.

8. The IoT smart closet of claim 7, wherein: The mounting frame has a mounting plate, the back surface of the mirror body is arranged parallel to the mounting plate and has a mounting gap therebetween, the camera extends into the mounting gap, the sliding groove communicates with the mounting gap and the shielding plate is located in the mounting gap.

9. The IoT smart closet of claim 8, wherein: The shielding plate has a double-layer structure, and comprises an inner layer for shielding the camera and an outer layer having the same reflective layer as the mirror body.

10. The IoT smart closet of claim 8, wherein: The shielding plate is a circular plate, and the shielding plate is connected to the sliding block switch through a connecting rod.

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