Pet clothing with increased nighttime visibility

Abstract

To provide a pet garment having increased nighttime visibility.SOLUTION: The apparatus includes a first fabric having a shape surrounding the torso of the pet and having an opening for accommodating the head and legs of the pet, a second fabric having a binding means for binding the second fabric to the first fabric and having a plurality of compartments, an LED display unit including a plurality of LED units arranged on a flexible substrate to form an LED array and displaying visual information by the LED array, a microcontroller (MCU) electrically connected to the LED display unit to perform drive control including at least one of on / off control of the LED display unit and input / output control of the visual information displayed by the LED display unit, and a battery supplying power to the microcontroller.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to pet clothing with increased night visibility. Specifically, it relates to technology for providing highly visible identification information about a pet regardless of day or night by displaying identification information including the pet's name, the contact information of the owner, and the pet registration number as visual information on an LED array on pet clothing worn when the pet goes out.

Background Art

[0002] Due to the improvement of economic levels, aging, declining birthrates, and changes in population structure, the global population of pet owners is increasing, and the number of people who consider pets as family members is growing.

[0003] Pet owners are not stingy about spending on pet-raising costs, and the demand for various products and services related to pets is increasing, leading to the rapid growth of the pet-related industry and an expanding industrial scope.

[0004] The global market size related to pets is $378.1 billion in 2022. After 2022, it is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 7.5% and expand to $780.4 billion by 2032. The domestic market size related to pets reached 292 billion won in 2021 and is expected to expand to 412 billion won by 2028.

[0005] In such pet-related industries, in terms of the overall market share, it shows that the shares of the pet food market and the pet supplies market are high. Pet identification tags are mandatory to be worn by pets when going out based on the Animal Protection Law and are one of the pet supplies that can be easily accessed nearby.

[0006] However, many pet identification tags are used in a way where text is printed. When the characters are small, it is difficult to easily grasp the identification information included in the tag, and in the case of night, there is a problem that its visibility further decreases.

[0007] In addition, Korean Public Utility Model No. 20-2009-0009077 proposes a technique that uses a gap-expanding structure to form a focal gap in order to magnify and provide pet identification information expressed in small letters onto a convex lens body. However, in the case of this prior art, although it is possible to magnify small text to a certain area, it fails to solve the problem of poor visibility at night, and the effect of improving visibility is limited. [Overview of the Initiative] The problem to be solved

[0008] The objective of the present invention is to provide a technology that enables highly visible identification information for pets, regardless of whether it is day or night, by visually representing identification information, including the pet's name, guardian's contact information, and pet registration number, on pet clothing worn by pets when going out, using an LED array.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a technology that, when providing identification information to a pet using an LED array, facilitates the dissipation of heat generated by the LED array, and provides thermal insulation to the area adjacent to the pet's body, thereby providing the pet with a positive experience wearing the clothing and preventing failure and shortening of the lifespan of the LED display due to overheating.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide pet clothing that increases the efficiency of searching for a pet wearing clothing based on the present invention when the pet goes missing or the clothing based on the present invention is lost. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a pet garment with enhanced nighttime visibility, which is implemented in a computing device comprising one or more processors and one or more memories for storing instructions executable by the processors, comprising: a first fabric having a shape that surrounds the body of a pet and having an opening for accommodating the pet's head and feet; a second fabric provided with fastening means to the first fabric and capable of being joined to the first fabric, with a plurality of storage areas partitioned off; an LED display unit provided in the first storage area of ​​the second fabric, which functions to display visual information by arranging a plurality of LED units on a flexible substrate to form an LED array; and a second storage area of ​​the second fabric, which is electrically connected to the LED display unit and controls the on / off state of the LED display unit and controls the input / output of the visual information displayed by the LED display unit. The LED display unit includes a microcontroller (MCU) that performs drive control, which includes at least one of the following, and a battery provided in the third storage area of ​​the second fabric and supplying power to the microcontroller. The LED display unit includes a dedicated housing in which the LED array is housed, and is housed in the first storage area while housed in the dedicated housing. The dedicated housing consists of a front portion, a rear portion facing the front portion, and two or more side portions connecting the front portion and the rear portion. The front portion includes an open area, which is finished with a transparent material to allow visual information displayed by the LED display unit to be identified from the outside. The rear portion is made of a non-conductive material to prevent heat generated by the LED array from being transferred to the pet's body. The side portions are made of a conductive material and form a plurality of heat dissipation fins that protrude outward to release the heat generated by the LED array. The microcontroller is Bluetooth. (Registered trademark)By incorporating a wireless communication module to support communication, bidirectional communication is possible by pairing and interconnecting the wireless communication module with a user terminal located within a predetermined critical distance, and the paired user terminal is provided with an input interface for visual information displayed on the LED display unit via a dedicated application, and further includes a GPS module that receives GPS signals and provides location information, and when a device search request is received from the paired user terminal, the wireless communication module provides the user terminal with location information including real-time location information and past location information confirmed by the GPS module, and is provided in the fourth storage area of ​​the second fabric. The device further includes a speaker whose drive related to the output of an acoustic signal is controlled by the microcontroller, wherein when the wireless communication module receives a device search request from the user terminal, the microcontroller outputs an acoustic signal in a predetermined frequency band through the speaker, and the microcontroller further includes a noise sensor capable of measuring decibels, wherein when a device search request is received, if the ambient noise level measured by the noise sensor is above a predetermined decibel, an acoustic signal in the inaudible frequency range is sent through the speaker, and if the ambient noise level measured by the noise sensor is below a predetermined decibel, an acoustic signal in the audible frequency range is sent through the speaker. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, identification information including the pet's name, guardian's contact information, and pet registration number can be displayed as visual information on pet clothing worn by pets when going out, using an LED array, thereby providing highly visible identification information for pets day or night.

[0013] Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is easy to edit the LED display unit that shows pet identification information such as pet name, guardian contact information, and pet registration number as visual information, and since one device can be used for two or more pets, it is economical, and even if there are changes in the identification information, it is possible to provide a pet identification means that can immediately reflect those changes.

[0014] Furthermore, according to the present invention, when providing identification information about a pet using an LED array, it is possible to facilitate the dissipation of heat generated by the LED array and to provide heat insulation to the area adjacent to the pet's body, thereby providing the pet with a positive experience wearing the clothing, and preventing failure and shortening of the lifespan of the LED display unit due to overheating.

[0015] Furthermore, according to the present invention, in the event of an incident in which a pet wearing clothing based on the present invention goes missing or the clothing based on the present invention is lost, location information useful for searching for the pet or clothing can be provided, or visual and auditory search means can be provided, thereby increasing the efficiency of the search. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram showing the configuration of pet clothing with increased nighttime visibility according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of a schematic realized shape of a second fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of a fastening means for fastening a first fabric and a second fabric together according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of a fastening means for fastening a first fabric and a second fabric together according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of an LED display unit according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of an LED display unit according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which an input interface for controlling an LED display unit is provided to a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example in which device search results according to an embodiment of the present invention are provided. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram for providing precise position information using the Bluetooth AoA and AoD technologies according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific content for implementing the invention

[0017] Hereinafter, various embodiments and / or aspects will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for the purpose of explanation, numerous specific details are disclosed to assist in a general understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will also be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the technical field of the present invention that these aspects can be implemented without such specific details. The following description and the accompanying drawings detail specific exemplary aspects of one or more aspects. However, such aspects are exemplary, and some of the various methods based on the principles of the various aspects are available, and the description is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents.

[0018] As used herein, terms such as "embodiment," "example," "aspect," "exemplification," etc. should not be construed as analyzing that any described aspect or design is better or has advantages over other aspects or designs.

[0019] Also, the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are meant to imply the presence of the said features and / or components, but should not be understood to exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0020] Also, terms containing ordinal numbers such as first, second, etc. are used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components. For example, without departing from the scope of the rights of the present invention, the first component can be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component can also be referred to as the first component. The term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of related described items, or any of the plurality of related described items.

[0021] In addition, in the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise defined, it includes technical and scientific terms, and all terms used herein have the same meaning as generally understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be analyzed to have a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and should not be analyzed as an ideal or overly formal meaning unless clearly defined in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] The present invention relates to pet clothing with increased night visibility. Specifically, identification information including the pet's name, the contact information of the protector, and the pet registration number is displayed as visual information by an LED array on the pet clothing worn when the pet goes out, so as to provide highly visible identification information about the pet regardless of day or night. The first object is to provide such a technology.

[0023] In addition, in the present invention, in providing identification information for the pet using the LED array, it is to facilitate the release of heat generated by the LED array, and to perform heat insulation treatment on the area adjacent to the pet's body, so as to provide a positive clothing wearing experience for the pet and prevent the failure and shortened lifespan of the LED display due to overheating. The second object is to provide such a technology. Also, when an accident occurs where a pet wearing the clothing based on the present invention is lost or the clothing based on the present invention is lost, the third object is to provide pet clothing with increased search efficiency.

[0024] In the following, a more specific description of the present invention for achieving the aforementioned objectives will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings, and multiple drawings may be referenced simultaneously to illustrate one or more technical features or components constituting the invention.

[0025] Referring more specifically to Figure 1, which shows the configuration diagram of the present invention, the present invention includes a first fabric 10 having a shape that surrounds the body 1 of a pet, with areas for accommodating the pet's head and feet provided as openings 101, 102a, and 102b, and a second fabric 20 provided with fastening means to the first fabric 10 so as to be connectable to the first fabric 10, and partitioning a plurality of storage areas including a first storage area 201 for accommodating an LED display unit 30, a second storage area 202 for accommodating a microcontroller 40 (described later), a third storage area 203 for accommodating a battery 50, and a fourth storage area 204 for accommodating a speaker 60.

[0026] In other words, the first fabric 10 is understood as a fabric that the pet wears directly, and the second fabric 20 is understood as a fabric that is attached to or attached to the first fabric 10.

[0027] In particular, in the case of the second fabric 20, as it is used as an area for storing a large number of modularized components as described later, one or more cut lines 201a, 202a, 203a, 204a are formed on the rear surface 20' of the second fabric 20 for each storage area to facilitate the storage or removal of modularized components. Furthermore, by including a large number of cables for connection to the microcontroller 40 described later, cable storage areas 21a, 21b, 21c are formed around the second storage area 202 where the microcontroller 40 is located, connecting the storage areas 201, 203, 204.

[0028] Furthermore, the first fabric 10 and the second fabric 20 are bound together by various binding means. As one embodiment, as shown in Figure 3(a), a hook surface (A) with fine hooks is formed on one area of ​​the first fabric 10 (the front surface of the first fabric 10), and a loop surface (A') made of velvet material is formed on the corresponding area of ​​the second fabric 20 (the back surface of the second fabric 20), as shown in Figure 3(b). In the present invention, such a hook surface (A) and loop surface (A') are formed using Velcro. (Registered trademark) By joining the first fabric 10 and the second fabric 20, an easily detachable binding means can be adopted and used, if desired, by applying external force to the second fabric 20 bound to the first fabric 10 to remove it.

[0029] Furthermore, referring to another embodiment, Figure 4 shows that in Figure 4, one or more female buckles (C) are formed on the first fabric 10, and male buckles (C') are formed in the corresponding areas of the second fabric 20, allowing the first fabric 10 and the second fabric 20 to be fastened together using a fastening (locking) method between the female buckles (C) and male buckles (C'). When using such a fastening method, a strong fastening force is provided between the first fabric 10 and the second fabric 20, and the two fabrics can be separated without applying much force.

[0030] On the other hand, the second fabric 20 is provided with multiple storage areas, as described above. Here, the multiple storage areas may all be the same size and shape, or they may all be different in size and shape, or some storage areas may be the same size and shape, while the remaining storage areas may be different in size and shape, but this is not limited to these.

[0031] On the other hand, among the multiple storage areas provided in the second fabric 20, the first storage area 201 is provided with an LED display unit 30 that displays visual information using an LED array, by arranging multiple LED units on a flexible substrate to form an LED array.

[0032] In one embodiment, a polyimide substrate is used for the flexible substrate. In the present invention, the use of a flexible substrate for realizing the LED display unit 30 is understood to be for the purpose of providing improved comfort, given the characteristics of pet clothing that surrounds the pet's body, by allowing the LED display unit 30 to bend in accordance with the shape that corresponds to the bending of the pet's body when the pet wears the clothing based on the present invention.

[0033] On the other hand, the LED display unit 30 can display information including the pet's name, guardian's contact information, and pet registration number as visual information by controlling the lighting state of the LED array. With this configuration of the LED display unit 30, the problem that conventional identification tags that displayed information about pets using a simple printing method had greatly reduced visibility at night when the amount of light decreased, making it difficult to easily obtain identification information about pets, is resolved, and it is possible to have an identification tag that has high visibility regardless of whether it is day or night.

[0034] Furthermore, the LED display unit 30 referred to in this invention further includes heat dissipation means in order to resolve the heat generation problem that occurs when the LED array displays visual information.

[0035] As one embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, the heat dissipation means further includes a heat dissipation frame made of a conductive material that surrounds the edges of the LED array constituting the LED display unit 30.

[0036] Here, the conductive material is, for example, one of aluminum, copper, and silver, or an alloy material containing at least one of them, and uses the principles of conduction and convection to absorb the heat generated in the LED array and reduce the temperature of the LED array.

[0037] Although not shown in Figure 5, in other embodiments of the present invention, the heat dissipation effect can be further increased by making the outer shape of the heat dissipation frame surrounding the room LED array wavy or by providing a shape with numerous protrusions to increase the surface area of ​​the heat dissipation frame, but the invention is not limited thereto.

[0038] Preferably, the first storage area 201 provided in the second fabric 20 of the present invention is finished with a transparent material 2010 on its upper surface so that the visual information output from the LED display unit 30 housed inside can be easily identified from the outside, and the material of the area forming the bonding surface with the first fabric 10 is made of an insulating material to prevent the hot air from the heat dissipation frame, whose temperature has risen due to the heat absorbed by the LED array, from being transmitted to the pet.

[0039] In one embodiment, the heat insulating material may be, for example, mineral urethane, glass fiber, or cellulose fiber. However, the second fabric 20 that forms a bonding surface with the first fabric 10 can be finished with an insulating material such as polystyrene, expanded polystyrene, or polyethylene to impart heat insulating properties.

[0040] Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, the material of the side region of the second fabric 20, excluding the bonding surface with the first fabric 10, may be a breathable material.

[0041] For example, the material of the side region is made of a mesh-like material to facilitate the inflow of outside air, which is understood to be a configuration for cooling the heat dissipation frame, which has become hotter due to heat absorption from the LED array.

[0042] On the other hand, as another embodiment of the heat dissipation means, referring to Figure 6, the present invention further includes a dedicated housing in which the LED array is housed in the LED display unit 30, and the dedicated housing is housed in the first storage area 201 of the second fabric 20.

[0043] Here, the dedicated housing consists of a front section, a rear section facing the front section, and two or more side sections connecting the front section and the rear section. The front section includes an open area finished with a transparent material, allowing for the identification of visual information displayed by the LED display section 30 from the outside.

[0044] Furthermore, the rear portion is made of a non-conductive material (e.g., polystyrene, expanded polystyrene, polyethylene) to prevent heat generated by the LED array from being transferred to the pet's body, while the side portions are made of a conductive material to absorb heat generated by the LED array. By forming multiple heat dissipation fins 310 that protrude outward and expanding the radiating surface, the heat dissipation effect of the heat generated by the LED array can be further maximized.

[0045] Meanwhile, the second storage area 202 of the second fabric 20 houses a microcontroller 40 that is electrically connected to the LED display unit 30 and performs drive control including at least one of on / off control of the LED display unit 30 and input / output control of the visual information displayed on the LED display unit 30.

[0046] Here, the microcontroller 40 uses Bluetooth (Registered trademark) The device is equipped with a wireless communication module to support communication. By pairing the wireless communication module with a user terminal located within a predetermined critical distance (maximum 10m) and interconnecting them, bidirectional communication can be supported. The paired user terminal is provided with an input interface for visual information displayed on the LED display unit 30 via a dedicated application.

[0047] Specifically, in a user terminal paired with a wireless communication module via Bluetooth communication, the user can edit the visual information displayed on the LED display unit 30 using the input interface.

[0048] In one embodiment, the input interface is provided with an input field for identification information including at least one of the following as visual information for the LED display unit 30: pet name, guardian contact information, and pet registration number. When the identification information is collected by the input means of the user terminal, the collected identification information can be displayed as visual information on the LED display unit 30.

[0049] In another embodiment of the present invention, the LED display unit 30 of the present invention includes a first LED display area that receives input for identification information including the pet name, guardian contact information, and pet registration number, and displays it as visual information in an area for displaying visual information, and a second LED display area that displays user-defined decorative information as visual information.

[0050] In this invention, since it is important that identification information about the pet is exposed to the outside, it is desirable to allocate the first LED display area to a relatively larger area than the second LED display area in the LED array constituting the LED display unit 30.

[0051] On the other hand, a user terminal paired with the clothing of the present invention is provided with an input interface, provided by a dedicated application, which includes a first input interface that receives input of identification information displayed in a first LED display area from the user terminal, and a second input interface that receives input for user-defined decorative information displayed in a second LED display area, following the configuration of the LED array of the second display area.

[0052] As one embodiment, referring to 1000 in Figure 7, an example of an input interface provided to a user terminal is shown.

[0053] Figure 7, part 1000, shows an example of a first input interface for the first LED display area, which includes an input and editing menu for the identification information, and an example of a second input interface for which user-defined decorative information for the LED display area is input.

[0054] Here, as mentioned above, the second input interface can be seen as an example in which, following the configuration for the second LED display area assigned by the LED display unit 30, the input means of the user terminal receives a selection input for the second LED display area, and LED drive control for the second LED display area is performed.

[0055] In other words, the second input interface is provided in a manner that follows the LED array, which is an arrangement of LED units that make up the second LED display area. When the user terminal selects an inactive LED unit, the corresponding LED unit is activated (ON), and when the user selects an activated LED unit, the corresponding LED unit is deactivated (OFF). This allows the second input interface to receive user-defined decorative information.

[0056] In another embodiment of the present invention, instead of direct selection input to the unit LED unit constituting the LED array as imagined by the user terminal, decorative information can be loaded and used from a library where multiple decorative information is stored, or user-defined decorative information can be received by enabling editing input to the decorative information loaded from the library.

[0057] Furthermore, in other embodiments of the present invention, the user-defined decorative information can be stored in two or more layers, and after multiple layers have been stored, the user-defined decorative information entered into the multiple stored layers can be displayed sequentially or randomly on the LED display unit 30(10) at a predetermined unit cycle, but the invention is not limited thereto.

[0058] Furthermore, in yet another embodiment of the present invention, the position of the second LED display area can be adjusted in a manner that does not infringe upon the range allocated to the first LED display area.

[0059] For example, if we consider the LED display unit 30 as 100% of the whole, and assume that the first LED display area is allocated to 80% and the second LED display area is allocated to 20%, then it is possible to adjust the position of the second LED display area, which is allocated to 20%, in a direction that includes at least one of the above, below, left, or right directions of the first LED display area.

[0060] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is possible to divide the area allocated to the second LED display area and adjust its position, for example, by placing 10% to the left of the first LED display area and the remaining 10% to the right of the first LED display area, but the invention is not limited to this.

[0061] Furthermore, the pet clothing of the present invention includes a battery 50 provided in the third storage area 203 of the second fabric 20, which supplies power to the microcontroller 40.

[0062] Here, a storage space for the battery 50 is formed in the third storage area 203, and electrode terminals that are connected to the battery 50 are formed to supply power from the battery 50 to the microcontroller 40.

[0063] Furthermore, as another embodiment of the battery 50, the present invention may also include housing the battery 50 in the third storage area 203, including a battery 50 pack consisting of secondary batteries, providing a charging terminal for the battery 50 pack, and then supplying an external power source to the battery 50 pack using a power cable, but is not limited to this.

[0064] On the other hand, the pet clothing in the present invention is equipped with a GPS module in the microcontroller 40 that functions to receive GPS signals and provide location information. When a device search request is received from a user terminal paired with the wireless communication module, the wireless communication module can provide the user terminal with location information including at least one of the real-time location information and past location information of the pet clothing confirmed by the GPS module.

[0065] In one embodiment, the location information provided to the user terminal can be mapped onto a map the location values ​​of the GPS module for a predetermined unit time interval (e.g., 10 minutes), as shown in 2000 in Figure 8, to provide the user terminal with the device search results.

[0066] In other words, the present invention further includes the GPS module, which allows for the immediate determination of the pet's location when a pet wearing the pet clothing of the present invention goes missing, thereby facilitating the search for the pet, or allows for easy identification of the location of the device of the present invention when the device is lost.

[0067] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, when a Bluetooth-based wireless communication module receives a device search request from a user terminal, it is also possible to further provide precise directional information for the device being searched for using position tracking technology based on angle of arrival (AoA) and angle of departure (AoD) technology supported by Bluetooth 5.1.

[0068] Referring to Figure 9, the angle of arrival technology works as shown in the conceptual diagram in Figure 9(a). When the device of the present invention, which acts as a transmitter, transmits a unique direction-finding signal using a single antenna, the receiver, which is equipped with multiple antennas, receives the direction-finding signal and uses the signal phase difference information to calculate the direction relative to the device of the present invention. This provides more precise direction information than GPS.

[0069] Furthermore, as shown in the conceptual diagram of Figure 9(b), the aforementioned firing angle technology is equipped with multiple antennas, and multiple detection signals are transmitted by a transmitter fixed at a specific position. A receiver (receiver) equipped with a single antenna in the device of the present invention receives the detection signals and calculates the phase difference with respect to each antenna, thereby enabling the calculation of the relative direction of the device to be searched. This allows for the provision of more precise directional information than GPS.

[0070] In another embodiment of the present invention, when a device search request is received from a user terminal, the microcontroller 40 switches the drive control to the LED display unit 30 to search mode, thereby increasing the search efficiency for the device of the present invention.

[0071] Specifically, when the search mode for the device of the present invention is activated, the microcontroller 40 temporarily suspends the display of the visual information set on the LED display unit 30, lights up the entire LED array that makes up the LED, and then repeats the lighting and turning off in a blinking pattern of a predetermined period.

[0072] In other words, in the present invention, when activating the search mode, the drive of the LED display unit 30 is controlled in a manner that provides improved visibility, thereby greatly increasing the search efficiency of the device of the present invention.

[0073] Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, as schematically shown in Figure 2, the invention further includes a speaker 60 provided in the fourth storage area 204 of the second fabric 20, the speaker 60 being controlled by a microcontroller 40 to drive in relation to the output of an acoustic signal, and the microcontroller 40 can increase the search efficiency by having the speaker 60 output an acoustic signal in a predetermined frequency band when a device search request is received from a user terminal in the wireless communication module.

[0074] In one embodiment, the present invention outputs an acoustic signal from speaker 60 in the audible frequency range, thereby increasing the search efficiency when searching for pet clothing based on the present invention. This is achieved by sending an acoustic signal in the audible frequency range from speaker 60 to the user, thereby audibly guiding them to its location.

[0075] Furthermore, in the present invention, in order to address the noise problem caused by the transmission of acoustic signals in the audible frequency range, the output is configured to produce acoustic signals in the inaudible frequency range, and a dedicated application driven on the user terminal receives acoustic signals in the inaudible frequency range. The invention also provides guidance on proximity feasibility based on the magnitude (e.g., decibels) of the received acoustic signals in the inaudible frequency range, thereby increasing the search efficiency for the device of the present invention, but is not limited to this.

[0076] In another embodiment of the present invention, the microcontroller 40 further includes a noise sensor capable of measuring decibels, and when a device search request is received, if the ambient noise level measured by the noise sensor indicates that the environment is such that it is difficult for the user to perceive acoustic signals in the audible frequency range (for example, when the ambient noise is 60 dB or higher), the microcontroller is configured to transmit acoustic signals in the inaudible frequency range, allowing the user to perceive acoustic signals in the audible frequency range. acoustic signal If it is expected that the ambient noise level will be perceived (for example, if the ambient noise level is less than 60 dB), an acoustic signal in the audible frequency range may be sent, and the output of the acoustic signal may be selectively controlled depending on the ambient noise level, but this is not the only option.

[0077] According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, identification information including the pet's name, guardian's contact information, and pet registration number is displayed as visual information on pet clothing worn by pets when they go out, using an LED array, thereby providing highly visible identification information for pets day and night.

[0078] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the LED display unit, which displays pet identification information such as the pet's name, guardian's contact information, and pet registration number as visual information, is easy to edit, and one device can be used for two or more pets. Therefore, it is economical and can provide a pet identification means that immediately reflects any changes in the identification information.

[0079] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, in providing identification information to a pet using an LED array, the present invention facilitates the dissipation of heat generated by the LED array and provides heat insulation to the area adjacent to the pet's body, thereby providing the pet with a positive experience wearing the clothing, and also has the effect of preventing failure and shortening of the lifespan of the LED display unit due to overheating.

[0080] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, in the event of an incident in which a pet wearing clothing based on the present invention goes missing or the clothing based on the present invention is lost, location information useful for searching for the pet or clothing can be provided, or visual and auditory search means can be provided, thereby increasing the efficiency of the search.

[0081] Although the embodiments have been described above with limited embodiments and drawings, various modifications and variations can be made from the above description by a person with ordinary skill in the art.

[0082] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 10, Figure 10 shows an example of the internal configuration of a computing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and in the following description, explanations that overlap with the explanations of Figures 1 to 9 will be omitted.

[0083] As shown in Figure 10, the computing device 10000 includes at least one processor 11100, memory 11200, peripheral device interface 11300, input / output subsystem (I / O subsystem) 11400, power circuit 11500, and communication circuit 11600. Here, the computing device 10000 corresponds to either a user terminal (A) connected to a haptic interface device, or the computing device (B).

[0084] Memory 11200 includes, for example, high-speed random access memory, magnetic disks, SRAM, DRAM, ROM, flash memory, or non-volatile memory. Memory 11200 also includes software modules, instruction sets, or various other data necessary for the operation of computing device 10000.

[0085] Here, access to the memory 11200 from other components such as the processor 11100 or the peripheral device interface 11300 can be controlled by the processor 11100.

[0086] The peripheral device interface 11300 connects the input and / or output peripheral devices of the computing device 10000 to the processor 11100 and the memory 11200. The processor 11100 can execute software modules or instruction sets stored in the memory 11200 to perform various functions for the computing device 10000 and process data.

[0087] The input / output sub-system 11400 connects various input / output peripherals to the peripheral interface 11300. For example, the input / output sub-system 11400 includes a controller for connecting peripherals such as monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, or, if necessary, touchscreens and sensors to the peripheral interface 11300. Alternatively, input / output peripherals can also be connected to the peripheral interface 11300 without going through the input / output sub-system 11400.

[0088] The power circuit 11500 supplies power to all or some of the components of the terminal device. For example, the power circuit 11500 includes a power management system, one or more power sources such as a battery or alternating current (AC), a charging system, a power failure detection circuit, a power converter or inverter, a power status indicator, or any other components for power generation, management, and distribution.

[0089] The communication circuit 11600 enables communication with other computing devices using at least one external port.

[0090] Alternatively, as mentioned above, the communication circuit 11600 may include an RF circuit and enable communication with other computing devices by transmitting and receiving RF signals, also known as electromagnetic signals, if necessary.

[0091] The embodiment shown in Figure 10 is merely one example of a computing device 10000. The computing device 11000 may omit some components shown in Figure 10, include additional components not shown in Figure 10, or have a configuration or arrangement that combines two or more components. For example, a computing device for a mobile communication terminal may include, in addition to the components shown in Figure 10, a touchscreen, sensors, etc., and the communication circuit 1160 may include various communication methods (WiFi, 3G, LTE, Bluetooth). (Registered trademark) NFC, Zigbee (Registered trademark) It may also include circuits for RF communication (such as...). The components included in the computing device 10000 are implemented as hardware, software, or a combination of both hardware and software, including integrated circuits specialized for one or more signal processing or applications.

[0092] The methods according to embodiments of the present invention are implemented in the form of program instructions performed by various computing devices and recorded on a computer-readable medium. In particular, the programs according to these embodiments consist of PC-based programs or applications specifically for mobile terminals. Applications to which the present invention is applied can be installed on a user terminal through files provided by a file distribution system. As an example, the file distribution system may include a file transmission unit (not shown) that transfers the files upon request from the user terminal.

[0093] The devices described above can be implemented using hardware components, software components, and / or combinations of hardware and software components. For example, the devices and components described in the embodiments can be implemented using one or more general-purpose or special-purpose computers, such as a processor, controller, ALU (arithmetic logic unit), digital signal processor, microcomputer, FPGA (field programmable gate array), PLU (programmable logic unit), microprocessor, or other devices that execute and respond to instructions. The processing device can run an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications performed on the OS.

[0094] Furthermore, the processing unit can access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to software execution. For convenience of understanding, it has sometimes been stated that only one processing unit is used, but a person with ordinary skill in the art will know that a processing unit can include multiple processing elements and / or multiple types of processing elements. For example, a processing unit may include multiple processors, or one processor and one controller. Other processing configurations, such as a parallel processor, are also possible.

[0095] Software includes computer programs, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, which can configure a processing unit to operate as desired, or independently or collectively, instruct the processing unit. Software and / or data can be permanently or temporarily embodyed in a certain type of machine, component, physical device, virtual device, computer storage medium, or device in order to be parsed by the processing unit or to provide instructions or data to the processing unit. Software can also be distributed across networked computing devices and stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data can be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

[0096] The methods according to the embodiments are implemented in the form of program instructions performed by various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium includes program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., either alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be specifically designed and configured for the embodiments, or they may be publicly known and available to those skilled in the computer software art. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes; optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magneto-optical media such as floptical disks; and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROMs, RAMs, and flash memory.

[0097] Examples of program instructions include not only machine code generated by a compiler, but also high-level language code executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware device can be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiment, and vice versa.

[0098] Although the embodiments have been described above with reference to limited embodiments and drawings, various modifications and variations can be made from the above description by a person with ordinary skill in the art. For example, the described technique may be performed in a procedure different from the described method, and / or the components of the described system, structure, apparatus, circuit, etc. may be combined or combined in a manner different from the described method, or replaced or substituted with other components or equivalents, and the appropriate results may be achieved. Therefore, other realizations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims also fall within the scope of the claims described below.

Claims

1. Pet clothing with increased nighttime visibility, implemented in a computing device including one or more processors and one or more memories for storing instructions executable by the processors, A first fabric having a shape that surrounds the body of the pet, with an opening provided in an area where the head and feet of the pet are accommodated, The invention includes a second fabric which is provided with means for fastening to the first fabric and is connectable to the first fabric, and which is divided into a plurality of storage areas, An LED display unit is provided in the first storage area of ​​the second fabric, and functions to display visual information by arranging a plurality of LED units on a flexible substrate to form an LED array, A microcontroller (MCU) is provided in the second storage area of ​​the second fabric, electrically connected to the LED display unit, and performs drive control including at least one of the following: on / off control of the LED display unit and input / output control of the visual information displayed on the LED display unit. The second fabric includes a third storage area and a battery that supplies power to the microcontroller, The aforementioned LED display unit is The LED array is housed in a dedicated housing, and is housed in the dedicated housing and then placed in the first storage area. The dedicated housing consists of a front section, a rear section facing the front section, and two or more side sections connecting the front section and the rear section. The front portion includes an open area, and the open area is finished with a transparent material, making it possible to identify the visual information displayed by the LED display unit from the outside. The rear portion is made of a non-conductive material to prevent heat generated by the LED array from being transferred to the pet's body. The aforementioned side portion is made of a conductive material and has multiple heat dissipation fins that protrude outward, thereby releasing the heat generated by the LED array. The aforementioned microcontroller is By incorporating a wireless communication module that supports Bluetooth® communication, bidirectional communication becomes possible by pairing and interconnecting the wireless communication module with a user terminal located within a predetermined critical distance. The paired user terminal is provided with an input interface for visual information displayed on the LED display unit via a dedicated application. The wireless communication module further includes a GPS module that receives GPS signals and provides location information, and when a device search request is received from the paired user terminal, the wireless communication module provides the user terminal with location information including real-time location information and past location information confirmed by the GPS module. The system further includes a speaker provided in a fourth storage area of ​​the second fabric, the speaker's drive related to the output of an acoustic signal controlled by the microcontroller, When the wireless communication module receives a device discovery request from the user terminal, the microcontroller outputs an acoustic signal in a predetermined frequency band via the speaker. The microcontroller further includes a noise sensor capable of measuring decibels, and when a device search request is received, if the ambient noise level measured by the noise sensor is above a predetermined decibel, it transmits an acoustic signal in the inaudible frequency range through the speaker, and if the ambient noise level measured by the noise sensor is below a predetermined decibel, it transmits an acoustic signal in the audible frequency range through the speaker, characterized in that it provides pet clothing with increased nighttime visibility.

2. The aforementioned LED display unit is It further includes a heat dissipation frame made of a conductive material that surrounds the edge of the LED array, The first storage area is, The material of the region forming the bonding surface with the first fabric is made of an insulating material. The pet clothing with increased nighttime visibility according to claim 1, characterized in that the material of the side region, excluding the bonding surface with the first fabric, is made of a breathable material.

3. The aforementioned LED display unit is It includes a first LED display area that displays as visual information the input for identification information, which includes at least one of the following: pet name, guardian contact information, and pet registration number, and a second LED display area that displays as visual information user-defined decorative information. The aforementioned input interface is Pet clothing with increased nighttime visibility according to claim 1, comprising: a first input interface for receiving input of identification information displayed in the first LED display area from the user terminal; and a second input interface for receiving input for user-defined decorative information displayed in the second LED display area.

4. The aforementioned wireless communication module is When a device discovery request is received from the user terminal, An angle of arrival (AoA) technology that provides relative directional information of a target device using phase difference information from the direction-finding signal transmitted by the target device to the receiving device, and The present invention relates to the present invention, characterized in that the target device receives a direction-finding signal transmitted from the multi-antenna of a transmission device, and uses the phase difference information of the received signal to provide precise direction information for the target device using at least one of the angle of departure (AoD) techniques that provide relative direction information for the target device.

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