An ai companion box
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521908734.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-05
AI Technical Summary
然而，现有陪伴设备大多功能分散，交互方式不够自然，缺乏将多种实用功能集成于一体的设计，难以满足用户在日常生活中多样化的陪伴需求
1、本申请在功能集成层面，将镜子、摄像头、触摸屏、副屏、音响麦克风一体机、灯带等部件与AI处理模块、储存模块、通信模块深度融合，打破了传统设备单一功能的局限，既能通过语音交互与触摸屏实现便捷的信息查询、指令操控等基础陪伴服务，又能借助摄像头和外置摄像头完成视频通话、图像识别等视觉相关服务，满足使用者不同形式的使用需求，还能利用镜子满足日常梳妆需求，实现陪伴功能的全覆盖，全面契合用户多样化生活场景的使用需求。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of artificial intelligence electronic device technology, and in particular to an AI companion box. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of artificial intelligence technology, various companion devices are gradually entering people's lives. However, most existing companion devices have fragmented functions, unnatural interaction methods, and lack designs that integrate multiple practical functions, making it difficult to meet users' diverse companionship needs in daily life. For example, some companion devices only have voice interaction functions and cannot provide convenient visual services; some devices have touch screens, but lack the integration of practical components closely related to daily life, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this application provides an AI companion box.
[0004] The AI companion box provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: An AI companion box includes a box body and a lid, wherein the lid is hinged to the top surface of the box body, and a mirror and a camera are provided on the inside of the lid. A touch screen is provided on the top surface of the box body. An AI processing module, a storage module, a communication module and a power supply module are provided inside the box body. The AI processing module is electrically connected to the camera, the touch screen, the storage module and the communication module respectively, and the power supply module supplies power to each module.
[0005] Furthermore, the lid and body of the box adopt a cylindrical structure. A torsion spring is installed on the hinge shaft at the junction of the lid and body, with the torsion spring fitted at both ends of the shaft. A limiting block is provided at the bottom of the groove on the body for mounting the hinge to restrict the rotation of the lid. A buckle is located on the side of the lid away from the hinge, and a corresponding slot is provided on the body to match the buckle. The buckle is a plate extending from the lid towards the body, vertically mounted on the inner side of the lid, with a protruding locking buckle on the outer side. A locking groove matching the locking buckle is formed on the inner side of the slot, and an unlocking button is installed on the inner side of the slot, used to push the locking buckle out of the slot. The locking buckle and plate are integrally formed, with the side of the locking buckle away from the plate having a slope towards the bottom, and the top of the locking buckle being horizontal to the bottom surface of the slot. The locking groove is located on the side of the slot near the edge of the body, and the unlocking button passes through the side wall of the slot away from the slot and the edge of the body. The unlock button includes a pressing rod and a reset spring located at the middle end of the pressing rod. The reset spring is located inside the cavity of the box, with one end of the reset spring abutting against the inner wall of the cavity and the other end fixedly connected to the plate integrally formed in the middle section of the pressing rod.
[0006] Furthermore, the camera is located on the mirror surface at the end away from the hinge, with the distance between the camera and the edge of the mirror being 0.5-1 cm.
[0007] Furthermore, the box body has a diameter of 8-12 cm and a thickness of 2-4 cm. The box cover has the same diameter as the box body. The bottom of the box cover has an opening facing the box body. The mirror is installed inside the opening. The inner diameter of the opening is larger than the outer diameter of the touch screen frame. A ring of LED strips is also installed around the mirror. The LED strips are located inside the box cover. The mirror inside the box cover uses an anti-fog lens.
[0008] Furthermore, the touchscreen is installed in a groove on the top surface of the box, where an AI processing module, a storage module, and a power supply module are located at the bottom of the groove. The touchscreen includes a main body and a surrounding frame, where the height of the frame is greater than the main body and the top surface of the box on both sides of the groove. The distance between the touchscreen and the edge of the box is 0.2-0.5 cm, and an integrated speaker and microphone is also installed at the end of the box away from the hinge part with the box cover.
[0009] Furthermore, a secondary screen is installed on the outside of the box lid, which has an external camera. Both the touchscreen and the secondary screen use LCD or OLED screens. In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. At the functional integration level, this application deeply integrates components such as mirrors, cameras, touch screens, secondary screens, integrated audio and microphone units, and light strips with AI processing modules, storage modules, and communication modules. This breaks through the limitations of traditional devices with single functions. It can provide basic companionship services such as convenient information query and command control through voice interaction and touch screens. It can also complete visual-related services such as video calls and image recognition with the help of cameras and external cameras, meeting the user's different usage needs. Furthermore, it can use the mirror to meet daily grooming needs, achieving full coverage of companionship functions and fully meeting the user's diverse life scenarios. 2. In terms of interactive experience optimization, this application features a cylindrical box and lid structure with a diameter of 8-12 cm and a thickness of 2-4 cm, balancing portability and operational comfort, making it convenient for users to place and use on different locations such as desktops and bedside tables. The design of the touch screen frame being higher than the main body and the top surface of the box, along with a reasonable distance of 0.2-0.5 cm from the edge of the box, effectively avoids accidental touches and improves operational accuracy. The configuration of the anti-fog lens and ring light strip not only ensures that the mirror can still be used clearly in humid environments, but also creates a warm atmosphere through light adjustment, enhancing the naturalness and comfort of the interaction. The independent setting of the integrated speaker and microphone ensures the clarity of voice broadcasts and video calls, further optimizing the audio interaction experience. 3. In terms of structural reliability and ease of use, this application utilizes a torsion spring and limiting block at the hinge between the lid and the body, along with a locking structure of buckles and slots. This achieves smooth opening and closing of the lid and stable fixation, while the unlocking button design allows users to easily unlock the lid. The operation is convenient and the structure is robust. The design of the lid opening's inner diameter being larger than the touchscreen frame's outer diameter ensures that the touchscreen will not be damaged by pressure when the lid is closed, extending the device's lifespan. The orderly layout of each module within the box's recess, along with the stable power supply module to all components, ensures the device's operational stability and battery life. Overall, this significantly improves the user experience, making companion services more relevant to daily life, more practical, and more user-friendly. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an AI companion box in its open state; Figure 2 This is a side view diagram of an AI companion box in its open state; Figure 3 This is a top-down view of an AI companion box in its open state; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Sectional view of AA in the middle; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the connections between the modules in an AI companion box.
[0011] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Box body; 11. Touch screen; 111. Main body; 112. Frame; 12. Slot; 13. Limiting block; 14. Cavity; 15. Integrated speaker and microphone; 16. Secondary screen; 161. External camera; 2. Box cover; 21. Mirror; 22. Camera; 23. Torsion spring; 24. Opening; 25. Light strip; 4. AI processing module; 5. Storage module; 6. Communication module; 7. Power supply module; 8. Buckle; 81. Card plate; 82. Locking buckle; 9. Card slot; 91. Locking slot; 10. Unlock button; 101. Pressing rod; 102. Return spring; 103. Plate. Detailed Implementation
[0012] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 This application will be described in further detail.
[0013] This application discloses an AI companion box.
[0014] Reference Figures 1-6An AI companion box includes a box body 1 and a box cover 2, wherein the box cover 2 is hinged to the top surface of the box body 1, and a mirror 21 and a camera 22 are provided on the inner side of the box cover 2. A touch screen 11 is provided on the top surface of the box body 1. An AI processing module 4, a storage module 5, a communication module 6 and a power supply module 7 are provided inside the box body 1. The AI processing module 4 is electrically connected to the camera 22, the touch screen 11, the storage module and the communication module 6 respectively, and the power supply module 7 provides power to each module. In use, the user opens the lid 2 hinged to the top of the box 1. The power supply module 7 supplies power to all components. The mirror 21 inside the lid 2 can be used directly. The images captured by the camera 22, as well as the user's operations or voice commands via the touchscreen 11 on the top of the box 1, are all transmitted to the AI processing module 4 inside the box 1. The AI processing module 4 uses a high-performance ARM Cortex-A73 architecture processor, possessing powerful computing capabilities and the ability to quickly process various types of information. The AI processing module 4 processes information by combining historical data from the storage module 5 or by obtaining information from the network through the communication module 6. The processing results are fed back to the user through the touchscreen 11 and related components. After use, the lid 2 can be closed. The storage module uses a 64GB solid-state drive, which can store user data, system programs, various applications, etc. The communication module 6 supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Wi-Fi supports the 802.11ac protocol, and Bluetooth supports the 5.0 protocol, enabling wireless connection and data transmission with other smart devices. The power supply module 7 uses a 2000mAh lithium battery, supports fast charging technology, and takes approximately 2 hours to charge. A full charge provides up to 8 hours of continuous use.
[0015] Reference Figures 1-6The lid 2 and the body 1 are cylindrical. A torsion spring 23 is provided on the pivot at the hinge between the lid 2 and the body 1. The torsion spring 23 is fitted at both ends of the pivot between the two. The bottom of the groove 12 on the body 1 for mounting the pivot is provided with a limiting block 13 for limiting the rotation of the lid 2. The lid 2 has a buckle 8 on the side away from the hinge, and the body 1 has a corresponding slot 9 that matches the buckle 8. The buckle 8 is a plate 81 facing the body 1 from the lid 2. The plate 81 is vertically installed on the inner side of the lid 2, and the outer side of the plate 81 has a protruding locking buckle 82. The inner side of the slot 9 has a locking groove 91 that matches the locking buckle 82, and an unlocking button 10 is installed on the inner side of the slot 9 where the locking groove 91 is located. The unlocking button 10 is used to push the locking buckle 82 out of the locking groove 91. The locking buckle 82 is integrally formed with the card plate 81. The side of the locking buckle 82 away from the card plate 81 has a slope facing the bottom. The top of the locking buckle 82 is horizontal with the bottom surface of the card slot 9. The locking slot 91 is located on the side of the card slot 9 near the edge of the box body 1, and the unlocking button 10 passes through the side wall of the card slot 9 away from the card slot 9 and the edge of the box body 1. The unlocking button 10 includes a pressing rod 101 and a return spring 102 located at the middle end of the pressing rod 101. The return spring 102 is located in the cavity 14 inside the box body 1. One end of the return spring 102 abuts against the inner wall of the cavity 14, and the other end is fixedly connected to the plate 103 integrally formed with the middle section of the pressing rod 101. The lid 2 and the body 1 are cylindrical structures. When closed, the buckle 8 and the locking plate 81 of the lid 2 are inserted into the slot 9 of the body 1. The locking buckle 82 is fixed by being locked into the locking groove 91 through the bevel design. When opened, the unlocking button 10 that runs through the edge of the body 1 is pressed. The pressing rod 101 squeezes the reset spring 102 and pushes the locking buckle 82 out of the locking groove 91. The lid 2 automatically unfolds under the elastic force of the hinge torsion spring 23 until it is restricted from rotating by the limiting block 13 at the bottom of the groove 12 of the body 1. When closed, the lid 2 can be manually pressed to make the locking buckle 82 re-lock into the locking groove 91 to complete the fixation.
[0016] Reference Figures 1-6 The camera 22 is located on the surface of the mirror 21 at the end away from the hinge, with the distance between the camera 22 and the edge of the mirror 21 being 1 cm. When the AI companion box is working, the camera 22, located on the surface of the mirror 21 on the inside of the lid 2 at the end away from the hinge between the box body 1 and the lid 2, maintains a distance of 1 cm from the edge of the mirror 21. The camera 22 is a 5-megapixel high-definition camera with autofocus and low-light shooting functions, which can clearly capture images of the user's face and the surrounding environment. It will be in working condition when the lid 2 is opened. When the user has visual needs such as video calls and image recognition, the camera 22 can accurately capture the image, avoiding obstruction or affecting the framing due to being too close to the hinge or the edge of the mirror 21. The captured image data is then transmitted to the AI processing module 4 inside the box body 1 to support subsequent vision-related services.
[0017] Reference Figures 1-6 The box body 1 has a diameter of 8 cm and a thickness of 3 cm. The lid 2 has the same diameter as the box body 1. The bottom of the lid 2 has an opening 24 facing the box body 1. A mirror 21 is installed inside the opening 24. The inner diameter of the opening 24 is larger than the outer diameter of the frame 112 of the touch screen 11. A ring of LED strips 25 is installed around the mirror 21. The LED strips 25 are located on the inside of the lid 2. The mirror 21 inside the lid 2 uses an anti-fog lens. The lid 2 is made of lightweight and durable ABS plastic. The cylindrical box body 1 with a diameter of 8 cm and a thickness of 3 cm fits the lid 2 of the same diameter, making it convenient for users to hold or place. After opening the lid 2, the bottom of the lid 2 faces the opening 24 of the box body 1. The inner diameter of the opening 24 is larger than the outer diameter of the touch screen 11 frame 112 on the top surface of the box body 1 to avoid squeezing the touch screen 11. The installed anti-fog lens can be used directly by the user and is not affected by the humid environment. When the user has needs such as makeup lighting, the ring light strip 25 around the mirror 21 on the inside of the lid 2 can be activated to provide suitable light to meet the user's needs in different scenarios. The overall size design also makes it easy to place the device flexibly on the desktop, bedside table and other positions without taking up too much space.
[0018] Reference Figures 1-6 The touchscreen 11 is installed in a recess on the top surface of the housing 1. The bottom of the recess houses an AI processing module 4, a storage module 5, and a power supply module 7. The touchscreen 11 includes a main body 111 and a surrounding frame 112. The height of the frame 112 is greater than the main body 111 and the sides of the recess on the top surface of the housing 1. The touchscreen 11 is 0.5 cm from the edge of the housing 1. An integrated speaker and microphone unit 15 is also installed on the end of the housing 1 away from its hinge with the lid 2. A secondary screen 16 is also installed on the outside of the lid 2, and an external camera 161 is mounted on the secondary screen 16. Both the touchscreen 11 and the secondary screen 16 use OLED screens. During operation, the touchscreen 11, installed in the recess on the top surface of the box 1, is a 7-inch high-definition touchscreen with a resolution of 1920×1080, supporting multi-touch for convenient user interaction. The touchscreen frame 112 is taller than the main body 111 and the top surface of the box 1 on both sides of the recess, and is 0.5 cm from the edge of the box 1 to prevent accidental touches. It can receive user operation commands and transmit them to the AI processing module 4 at the bottom of the recess. The AI processing module 4 operates in conjunction with data from the storage module 5 or powered by the power supply module 7, displaying the processing results on the touchscreen 11. Simultaneously, the speaker and microphone integrated unit 15, located away from the hinged end of the box 1 and the lid 2, synchronously outputs and receives voice information, achieving a collaborative audio-visual interaction effect and ensuring convenient user operation, information reception, and interaction. Furthermore, a secondary screen 16 is set on the outside of the lid 2. Without opening the lid 2, the status of the AI companion box can be observed through the content displayed on the secondary screen 16. An external camera 161 is set on the secondary screen 16 to meet the user's various shooting needs.
[0019] Working principle: First, the user needs to use the unlock button 10 on the edge of the box 1 to open the device. When the unlock button 10 is pressed, the pressing rod 101 squeezes the return spring 102 at the middle end and moves it to the inside of the slot 9, pushing the locking buckle 82 on the buckle plate 81 out of the locking groove 91 in the slot 9. At this time, the box cover 2 automatically opens under the elastic force of the hinge shaft torsion spring 23 until the limit block 13 at the bottom of the slot 12 of the box 1 restricts its rotation. The device can be triggered to enter the standby state by setting the switch or by opening the box cover 2. The power supply module 7 simultaneously supplies power to the AI processing module 4, storage module 5, communication module 6 inside the box 1 and the external camera 22, touch screen 11, light strip 25, and audio microphone all-in-one machine 15. When users need to use basic interactive and information services, they can directly click on the touch screen 11 on the top surface of the box 1 or trigger it through voice commands. After receiving the command, the AI processing module 4 reads the information from the storage module 5 if historical data needs to be retrieved, and connects to the network through the communication module 6 if network services are needed. The processing result is displayed on the touch screen 11, and the voice is broadcast simultaneously by the speaker and microphone 15 at the end of the box 1 away from the hinge. When users have visual-related needs such as video calls and image recognition, the camera 22 located at the end of the mirror 21 away from the hinge is activated. The captured image is transmitted to the AI processing module 4 for processing, and then data interaction is realized through the communication module 6. The video image is displayed on the touch screen 11, and the audio signal is output through the speaker and microphone 15, and the voice is also output through the speaker and microphone 15. If users need to use the dressing function, the anti-fog lens inside the opening 24 of the box cover 2 can directly provide a clear mirror surface. At the same time, the brightness of the ring light strip 25 around the mirror 21 can be adjusted by controlling the touch screen 11 or voice commands to create a suitable lighting environment for dressing. After the device is finished using it, the user manually presses down the cover 2. The cover 2 rotates around the hinge and compresses the torsion spring 23. The latch 8 and the latch plate 81 move with the cover 2 and insert into the slot 9. Due to the inclined design of the side away from the latch plate 81, the locking buckle 82 automatically squeezes the inner wall of the slot 9 and deforms during the insertion process until it is fully inserted into the locking slot 91, realizing the stable closure of the cover 2 and the box body 1. The user can turn off the device by switching on or by triggering the closed cover 2. The power supply module 7 stops supplying power, or the device enters a low-power standby state, waiting for the next use. The design of the inner diameter of the opening 24 of the cover 2 being larger than the outer diameter of the frame 112 of the touch screen 11 can avoid damage to the touch screen 11 when it is closed.
[0020] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. An AI companion box, characterized in that: The box includes a body (1) and a lid (2), wherein the lid (2) is hinged to the top surface of the body (1), and a mirror (21) and a camera (22) are provided on the inside of the lid (2). A touch screen (11) is provided on the top surface of the body (1). An AI processing module (4), a storage module (5), a communication module (6) and a power supply module (7) are provided inside the body (1). The AI processing module (4) is electrically connected to the camera (22), the touch screen (11), the storage module and the communication module (6) respectively, and the power supply module (7) supplies power to each module.
2. The AI companion box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lid (2) and the body (1) adopt a cylindrical structure. A torsion spring (23) is provided on the pivot at the hinge of the lid (2) and the body (1). The torsion spring (23) is fitted on both ends of the pivot between the two. The bottom of the groove (12) on the body (1) for installing the pivot is provided with a limiting block (13) for limiting the rotation of the lid (2). A buckle (8) is provided on the side of the lid (2) away from the hinge. A corresponding slot (9) adapted to the buckle (8) is provided on the body (1).
3. The AI companion box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The buckle (8) is a buckle plate (81) facing the box body (1) from the box cover (2). The buckle plate (81) is vertically installed on the inner side of the box cover (2). The buckle plate (81) has a protruding locking buckle (82) on the outer side. The inner side of the buckle groove (9) is provided with a locking groove (91) that matches the locking buckle (82). The inner side of the buckle groove (91) is provided with an unlocking button (10). The unlocking button (10) is used to push the locking buckle (82) out of the locking groove (91).
4. The AI companion box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking buckle (82) and the card plate (81) are integrally formed. The side of the locking buckle (82) away from the card plate (81) is inclined towards the bottom. The top of the locking buckle (82) is horizontal with the bottom surface of the card slot (9). The locking slot (91) is located on the side of the card slot (9) near the edge of the box body (1), and the unlocking button (10) passes through the side wall of the card slot (9) away from the card slot (9) and the edge of the box body (1).
5. An AI companion box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The unlock button (10) includes a pressing rod (101) and a reset spring (102) located at the middle end of the pressing rod (101). The reset spring (102) is located in the cavity (14) inside the box (1). One end of the reset spring (102) abuts against the inner wall of the cavity (14), and the other end is fixedly connected to the plate (103) integrally formed in the middle section of the pressing rod (101).
6. The AI companion box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera (22) is located on the surface of the mirror (21) at the end away from the hinge, wherein the distance between the camera (22) and the edge of the mirror (21) is 0.5-1 cm.
7. An AI companion box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The box body (1) has a diameter of 8-12 cm and a thickness of 2-4 cm. The box cover (2) has the same diameter as the box body (1). The bottom of the box cover (2) has an opening (24) facing the box body (1). The mirror (21) is installed inside the opening (24). The inner diameter of the opening (24) is larger than the outer diameter of the frame (112) of the touch screen (11). A ring of light strips (25) is also installed around the mirror (21). The light strips (25) are located inside the box cover (2). The mirror (21) inside the box cover (2) uses an anti-fog lens.
8. An AI companion box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The touch screen (11) is installed in a groove on the top surface of the box (1). The bottom of the groove is provided with an AI processing module (4), a storage module (5) and a power supply module (7). The touch screen (11) includes a main body (111) and a frame (112) around it. The height of the frame (112) is greater than that of the main body (111) and the top surface of the box (1) on both sides of the groove. The distance between the touch screen (11) and the edge of the box (1) is 0.2-0.5 cm. An audio microphone unit (15) is also installed at the end of the box (1) away from the hinge part with the box cover (2).
9. An AI companion box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer side of the box cover (2) is also equipped with a secondary screen (16), wherein the secondary screen (16) is equipped with an external camera (161), and the touch screen (11) and the secondary screen (16) are LCD or OLED screens.