Bench equipment

Abstract

This product provides a bench device that allows various types of messages to be added to benches that exist in countless numbers in private homes, businesses, and public places. [Solution] In a bench device having a leg surface, a seat surface, and a backrest surface, electronically controllable display means are provided on at least one surface of the leg surface, seat surface, and backrest surface to display information such as colors, characters, and figures, thereby providing a bench device with a message.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bench device provided with display units at least on the legs, seat surface, and backrest surface of the bench.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a bench with an advertising frame is disclosed at the upper part of the backrest of the bench. This enables poster advertising by printed matter, allows a large number of advertisements to be interchangeable, and becomes a bench with an advertising frame. However, in this case, the printed matter must be physically replaced during the advertising period.

[0003] In addition, benches exist in countless numbers in homes, companies, or public places, and only the functionality of simply sitting on them has been pursued. On the other hand, due to the large number of benches existing in public places, as shown in Patent Document 2, a bench capable of supplying power in an evacuation place during a disaster is disclosed. As its configuration, in a bench installed in a facility designated as an evacuation place during a disaster such as a park or school, a solar power generation panel is arranged on the seat surface or the backrest, and a technique is disclosed in which a storage battery for storing the electricity generated by this solar power generation panel is stored inside the bench.

[0004] The inventor of the present invention has considered from the perspective of whether some message can be added to the countless benches existing in homes, companies, and public places, despite only the functional aspect of sitting. In addition, the inventor has also considered whether various decoration functions can be added to the uniform benches.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

[0006] In particular, while this invention provides a bench with spaces for the legs, seat, and backrest, it has not incorporated any features beyond its function of providing seating. However, it has not been possible to create an uplifting atmosphere by changing the color or pattern of the bench. Furthermore, we have been exploring various ways to provide benches with a more meaningful message, especially for use in businesses and public spaces.

[0007] Therefore, we decided to focus on using a display means in which LED modules are attached to the leg surface, seat surface, and backrest surface, which have space. At least the backrest surface is thought to not be subjected to much load. Thus, the present invention aims to provide a bench device that can add various kinds of messages to benches that exist in countless places such as private homes, corporate offices, and public places. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a bench device having leg surface, seat surface and backrest surface space, wherein an electronically controllable display means is provided on at least one surface of the leg surface, seat surface and backrest surface, and information such as colors, characters, and figures is displayed to provide a bench device with a message.

[0009] Furthermore, in an embodiment, the bench device is provided with a battery or a power supply means that can be supplied as appropriate, a storage means for displaying information on the display means within this space, and a control means for displaying the information of the storage means on the display means. This control mechanism allows for the display of information such as colors, characters, and shapes at appropriate timings.

[0010] The bench device is also equipped with appropriate input means. For example, it may be a voice input means, a touch sensor, a camera, or a combination of input means such as Yes or No based on the user's gestures, or it may be possible for the user to directly operate the bench device. In particular, an AI control program may be intervened to understand various situations and enable communication by displaying characters on a display means.

[0011] Furthermore, the bench device may be equipped with a solar panel and battery that can be connected to operate using sunlight or other natural energy sources, so that it can be used even in the event of a disaster.

[0012] Furthermore, this bench device could be equipped with appropriate communication means and linked to external systems to display advertising information, entertainment information, public information, etc., in real time, thus functioning as a signage system or, as mentioned above, a communication system with residents. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] The bench device of the present invention incorporates display means into benches that exist in countless locations such as private homes, businesses, and public spaces, enabling the display of information such as colors, letters, and shapes. By changing the color and pattern of the bench itself, it can be used for multiple purposes, and by displaying various messages, it can provide different messages to people approaching or sitting on the bench, creating endless possibilities and providing a versatile bench device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] An explanatory diagram of a display means showing one embodiment of the bench device of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram of the frame of the bench device of the present invention. [Figure 3]Explanatory drawing showing the attachment of display means using an LED module to the frame of the bench device of the present invention shown in the first figure. [Figure 4] Explanatory drawing of the leg surface, seat surface, and backrest surface in the bench device of the present invention. [Figure 5] Explanatory drawing of another embodiment in the bench device of the present invention. [Figure 6] Explanatory drawing of the device part in the bench device of the present invention. [Figure 7] Explanatory drawing of the case where the bench device of the present invention is used in a network. [Figure 8] Explanatory drawing of the LED module member constituting the display means in the bench device of the present invention.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, the bench device 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 in terms of specific forms of embodiments of the present invention. The concept of the bench device 1 of the present invention is a bench device 1 having a leg surface 2, a seat surface 3, and a backrest surface 4, and an electronically controllable display means 5 is provided on at least one of the leg surface 2, the seat surface 3, and the backrest surface 4. As a specific example of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an LED-based display means 5 is formed across the front side of the bench device as the leg surface 2, the seat surface 3, and the backrest surface 4.

[0016] This LED-based display means 5 is configured by connecting a plurality of LED modules each having a size of 160 mm × 320 mm shown in FIG. 8, and 8, 12, and 12 are respectively attached to the leg surface 2, the seat surface 3, and the backrest surface 4 to form the display means 5. The thickness of this LED module is about 15 mm, and those sold for large-scale signage and industrial use can be utilized.

[0017] As a method of manufacturing it, as shown in FIG. 2, first, a bench frame 1a is constructed, and a space portion 8 for housing device means (for example, an ordinary personal computer is also possible) for sending information to the display means 5 is formed at a position below the seat surface portion 3. And the display means 5 is formed by connecting and attaching it to the leg surface portion 2, the seat surface portion 3, and the backrest surface portion 4 as described above (see FIG. 3). Thus, after covering the LED module, it is covered on three sides with a hard acrylic plate and reinforced to function as a bench to complete the bench.

[0018] Further, FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of the device portion of the bench device 1. In the space portion 8, a storage means 9 for displaying information on the display means 5 and a control means 10 for causing the display means 5 to display the information of the storage means 9 are provided, and by this control means 10, a terminal device PC is provided so that information such as color, characters, and figures can be displayed at an appropriate timing.

[0019] The terminal device PC provided in the bench device 1 of the present invention can secure a drive source with power supply means 7 such as an AC adapter connected from a general power source as long as it is used at home, in a company, etc. Also, when it is used in a public space and can be supplied from an electric wire or other equipment, it may be configured to be connected from the power supply means 7 as well.

[0020] Especially when installing in a public space, even if power cannot be supplied from the outside during a disaster or a power outage, a solar panel means 12 and a battery means 13 may be provided and connected to this battery means 13 so that it can be used even during a disaster. This solar panel means 12 may be composed of the solar panel means 12 without using a part of the leg surface portion 2, the seat surface portion 3, and the backrest surface portion 4 as the display means 5. Also, the electricity obtained by this solar panel means 12 may be stored in a battery means 13 (not shown in the figure) provided in the space portion 8. This battery means 13 may be configured to be supplied with power from the outside even if it is not supplied with power from the solar panel means 12 normally. The main point is that it should be always charged to the battery means 13 in preparation for a disaster or a power outage.

[0021] The display means 5 provided on the leg surface 2, seat surface 3, and backrest surface 4 are not limited to the front side 2a, side surfaces 2b and 2c, and rear side 2d of the bench device 1, as shown in Figure 4. Furthermore, while the display means 5 can only be formed on one surface of the seat surface 3, it can also be formed on the backrest surface 4, on the surface where the back is actually rested (front side 4a of the bench device 1) and on the rear side 4b of the bench device 1. The location where the display means 5 is formed is not limited to all of these surfaces.

[0022] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the thickness of the space 8 can be made as small as possible, the legs can be exposed, and it is not necessary to provide a display means 5 on the leg surface 2; there is no limitation that a display means 5 must be provided.

[0023] As shown in Figure 7, the bench device 1 may be equipped with communication means 15 connected to the center server 16 via an appropriate network, allowing the center server 16 to remotely control the information displayed on the display means 5. Furthermore, the form of use is not limited.

[0024] Furthermore, as mentioned above, the bench device 1 is equipped with sensors to detect people sitting on the bench, microphones to input the voices of those sitting, and appropriate input means to input video and other data, such as cameras installed on or near the bench device 1, allowing for specific configurations to be realized to suit various purposes.

[0025] The bench device 1, configured in this way, can display various atmospheres without physical decoration, for example, by changing the colors or patterns, such as displaying New Year's scenery or versions for spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Furthermore, for corporate use, it can display appropriate advertisements or messages. In public spaces, it could be used to display destination-specific information, such as train or bus timetables or estimated arrival times. For use by local governments, it can display information and guidance for residents.

[0026] For example, given the nature of a bench, if an elderly person with dementia gets lost and sits on a bench, it could be used to recognize the person sitting on the bench and even initiate conversations with them, thus limiting its potential uses. Furthermore, if a young person is sitting alone on a park bench, looking troubled, a character could be displayed asking "What's wrong?", and a direct connection to a support service could be established to initiate a conversation.

[0027] The bench device of the present invention may be configured to display messages using characters, such as letters or graphics, that can be recognized even from a distance when people are at a distance, through the linkage of sensors and various programs. When people approach, the display may change to a wood grain pattern (see, for example, Figure 5) or a steel chair. Of course, these display modes are not limited to the bench function only when a person sits down; messages may also be displayed in locations other than where a person is sitting, opening up countless possibilities for applications.

[0028] Furthermore, the sensors may be positioned on the backrest or leg rest of the bench, or the seat itself may also function as a sensor. Additionally, the entire bench may be photographed from a distance using a camera or similar device, and an AI program may comprehensively analyze the images to determine the bench's state and control it accordingly.

[0029] In summary, the bench device of the present invention can be installed in homes, businesses, and even public spaces, and can be used in a wide range of situations and services, making it an extremely beneficial product from an industrial perspective. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0030] 1... Bench equipment 1a... Bench frame 2…Leg surface part 2a…Leg surface front side 2b, 2c...Lateral side of leg surface 2d...Leg side back side 3... Seat part 4…Backrest surface 4a...Front side of the backrest 4b...Back of the backrest surface 5...Display means 6…Battery 7...Power supply section 8…Space part 9…Memory means 10... Control means 11…Input method 12…Solar panels 13…Battery-powered means 15…Means of communication 16…Center Server 20…Internet network 21…LED module 31... Bench apparatus (other examples) 32…Leg surface part 32x…legs 33... Seat part 34...Backrest surface

Claims

1. A bench device having a leg surface, a seat surface, and a backrest surface, A bench device characterized by providing an electronically controllable display means on at least one surface of the leg surface, seat surface, and backrest surface, thereby displaying information such as colors, characters, and figures to provide a bench device with a message.

2. The bench device includes a battery or a power supply means that can supply power as appropriate, a storage means for displaying information on the display means within this space, and a control means for displaying the information in the storage means on the display means. The bench device according to claim 1, characterized in that this control means enables the display of information such as colors, characters, and shapes at appropriate timings.

3. The bench device according to claim 1, wherein the bench device is provided with appropriate input means, and the user can directly operate the bench device.

4. The bench device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the bench device is provided with a solar panel means and a battery means that operate using sunlight or other natural energy, which can be connected to it, so that it can be used even in the event of a disaster.

5. The bench device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the bench means is provided with appropriate communication means and can be linked with an external system to display advertising information, entertainment information, public information, etc. in real time.

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